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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
IA 1T A CANCER.

NEW YORK, April 16.--Ex.Senator
Chaffee said, after leaving Gen. Grants
house this morning, that he considered
Gen. Grants condition wonderful.
Said the senator: HE seemed to me
to look much better every way. His
eyes were brighter than they have
been for some time past. We spoke Of
the remarkable sympathy manifested
by the people all over the country for
the general in his atlliction and he
seemed to be much touched. There
is one thing to he 4 said
about his throat and that is
that none can deny the fact that it
was liberated and very badly slcera-
ted, too but the question is, whether
tits cancer or not; II 1t is. there Is In
my mind but little hope for his life.
II 1t is not cancer then there Is hope,
He, think, has now hopes of getting
well.n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
TYLER.
The Supposed Murderers of Conductor
Frazer Admitted to Bail.


special
TYLER, TEX, April 16.-John
knight, who was convicted of the
murder Of Conductor Frazer at the
last term OF the district court and
granted q new trial by Judge McCord
was admitted to bail to-day in the sum
of $4,000 and left for Overton, his
home.
The bond OF Jno. Price, indicted for
the same offense, has been fixed at
$4,000, but he has failed to make it SO
far.
RUDE Berry, line repairer Tor the
telephone company, has been arrested
and jailed here, charged with stealing
q gold watch yesterday from the resi-
dence of the late Judge III. M. Bon
ner. He was in the room repairing
the telephone, and When he left the
watch was missed and has not been
found. 1t is plain double case made
by the American watch company and
has the name of M. III. Bonner en-
graved inside the case. A reward of
$50 is offered for its recovery.
Miss Nellie House, q charming
young lady, and for several years a
reigning belle Of this city, was mar
rie1 tonight at her mothers residence
to Mr.. Fred n. billy, formerly OF
Palestine. They are both favorites in
society here and have many warm
friends who JOIN in wishing them
prosperity and happiness.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
SYMPATHY FOR GRANT.

CHICAGO, ILL, April l6.-The mill.
tary order of the 10y al Legion, in con-
gress here, yesterday adopted a reso-
luton offered by Gen. CT. Henderson,
extending to its companion, L S Grant,
its hearty sympathy, and expressing
hope that q speedy restoration to health
may he afforded him and that his
lifemay be spared for many years to
the public, whose existence his. emf
nent services did so much to secure.
IN the absence Of Gen. w. s. Han
cock, Gen. r. B Hayes Of Ohio was
made temporary chairman. The con.
gress will resume its session to.mor.
row. lt was rendered a banquet In
the evening by Gen, Geo. w. Smith
at his residence in this city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17

be plenty Of water In readiness to ex-
tinguish the most disastrous fire, es-
pecially better than the two last fires;
but then we must admit that such de-
lay in Important public works in
which the whole city is interested,
and for which they are to pay heavy
tax, Is not bueiness.
JeE Smith and DR.. Sid Bass,
the new aldermen, were substituted
on this committee in the place of AL.
dermen Harris and Cox, retired.
The total amountof accounts allowed
was 1886 81. In this list we find the
hotel bill of the legislative committee
for the inspection Of the asylum,
amounting to $3.50, and bill for car
riage hire, So. II is, we suppose, well
to give our public servants right
royal entertainment and free board
while on public duty drawing their
regular mileage and per diem, but we
do not understand that the asylum Is a
Terrell enterprise or that there Is any
reason why the Taxpayers should
be taxed to pay public officers. BY
what authority the city council can
entertain whom they please ut public
expense some Of the taxpayers will
ere long want to know.
Hon. Asa Holt OF Greenville, pres
ident of Hunt County bank, Is in the
city. He Is one of our old citizens and
Is much esteemed here.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
WICHITA FALLS.
j. L. shanklin Acquitted of the
Charge of Murder.
Special

WICHITA FALLS, TEX, April 49,
j. l.. Shanklin, charged with murder,
who has been on trial since Monday,
was to-day acquitted. The difficulty
occurred last July, seven miles south
Of Archer City, and resulted in the
death Of Tom Steward, ex-snenn OF
Wilbarger county. Shanklin belonged
to the state rangers, and had been to
Graham with Steward and others in
custody to answer process of the
court at Graham. They were all re-
leased and were returning when the
deceased and state ranger became
involved in a fist fight. Both were
unarmed, but Stewart attempted to
get his pistol. Shanklin called to him
twice to stop, and, Steward disregard.
ing the warning, Shanklin shot him.
Steward had threatened Shaklin's life
on many occasions. just prior to the
difficulty he had said he would kill
Shanklin and the ranger with whom
he was fighting. Shanklin supposed
that his attempt to get his arms was
with view to carry out his threat.
This was the view the jury took of the
case, and at once stood eleven for &C.
quittal and one for conviction.
The grand jury was discharged to-
day after having found sixty-six in
dictments, one being for murder, four
teen for other felonies and the balance
for misdemeanors, the most of which
were for gambling. There are but two
more days Of the term and the crimi-
nal docket will occupy the balance Of
the term and crowd out all civil BUSH
neee.
The railroad bridge across the Wich-
ita on the Fort Worth IL Denver City
extension was completed to-day and
thoroughly tested by Chief ENGINEER
A p. Law and Contractor A. s..
Hayne. They used three engines and
train of cars heavily loaded with
steel rails. 1t showed detection of
less than half an inch. The false work
will be removed at once. The bridge
is second to none in the state in work
manship and quality, and reflects
credit on the chief engineer and con-
tractor.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
THE CoLORED DEMOCRAT.
Will the Cleveland Administration
Enslave the Blacks.

WASHINGTON, April l6.-lt Is I'M
derstood that the policy of the admin
istration with regard to appointments
to places in the Southern states that are
now held by colored Republicans will
be not to substitute white men for the
colored men, but to replace incom-
petent or dishonest Republicans with
colored Democrats who are worthy
and capable. In accordance, It
is said, with the policy,
the postmaster general has
just, appointed Representative
Tom Hamilton OF Bufort route agent
from Bufort TO Jacksboro, IS. G. Ham
ilton was the leader of small band OF
colored men who supported the Ham
ilton government in South Carolina
in 1876.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
A Novel Casr.

sheriff w. X. Baylor, and Deputy
Bob, Q. Ross of Parker county are here
under arrest for contempt of the dis
trict court of Tarrant county in levy.
ing an execution from Dallas
county ON the Texas Stone
company while In the hands of q re-
ceiver. II is q singular case, being the
first of the kind which has ever oc-
cured in Texas, and the supreme
court will have to pass upon it.
Officers Baylor and Ross threaten a
heavy damage suit against Tarrant
county II they are sent to Jail,
which they anticipate will be done to-
morrow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
The Missing Link Found.

TORONTO, ONT, April 16.-The Ca
madam heirs of the Lawrence Townley
estate met here to-day and placed in
the hands OF Solicitor Wilson records
proving their descent from j, Law
renee and Mary Townley. There was
link missing during the last fifty
years but it has been found. No
trouble is anticipated in proving the
claim. 1t is said that SAC, 100000 has
been awarded to Mrs. Sidney T, Brown
of Bagdad, n. ". y relative of the
heirs here. Mr.. Wilson will go to
New York Tuesday to consult with
the American heirs 1t is said the es-
tate is worth $500 100000.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
COLLINSVILLE.
Bright Prospects for the Farmers
Wheat In Fine Condition.

CoLLINsvILLE, TEX, April 15.-
Our merchants are now resting on &C.
count of dull times, but our farmers
are putting in their beet ticks to raise
the largest crop of grain and cotton
ever produced in this section.
Cotton planting is going on briskly,
oats and corn are growing beautifully,
and wheat looks better than we have
ever seen 1t here. The latter crop,
which promises to be heavy one,
will make great inducement fol
some enterprising man to come here
and erect good Touring mill, some,
thing that this community needs
badly.
New Corners say we have the best
water they have found In the state
The Missouri Pacific Railway com,
'pany thinks about the same thing,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
JEFFERSON.


Special.
JEFFERSON, Ten, April 10. -Iester-
day Detective Owens found In pine
thicket, near the Texas & Pacific
depot, a pine box containing the re-
mains of an infant child, colored.
Julia Thompson, colored girl, was
summoned before the jury OF inquest
and testified that her child had been
taken from her and buried, but did not
know that this was hers. The jury Is
still investigating the matter with the
hope of throwing some light on this
mysterious affair.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
LANIPASAS.
Many Applicants for the Santa Fe
Observation-Disclosures Begun.

LAAIPAsAs, Ten, April l5.-The re-
cent action of the citizens OF Brown
wood was thought to have secured the
Santa Fe extension to that city, but
large delegations from san Saba,
Paint Rock, Concho and other points
ON that line passed through our city
en- route to Galveston to secure the
prize. There is no result so far. Col.
Ford, banker OF Brentwood, left
yesterday morning for the same place
in the interest of his town.
To-day the track-laying force, we
learn, began work, having some TWEEN.
ty miles graded and nearly completed
for ties and rails.
The city railway, which has been
idle for sometime under process OF
law, is again being put in operation
by Mr.. Geo. NJ. Snodgrass, former
president OF the company, who will
soon have 1t in running order.
Mr.. IT. r.. Leeman, for.
merly of the CorsicanA Journal,
has located in our city for the purpose
OF publishing the Christian Citizen,
edited by Rev. II. II. II, Burnett,
founder OF the Centenary college OF
this place, and will probably establish
daily or weekly newspaper,
The vote levying tax OF one-fourth
Of one per cent. for school purposes
cast at the recent city election is TO be
contested, Illegal votes, II Ia claimed,
were cast. The new city officers will
be Installed Monday next.
Many strangers are visiting here
for health and prospecting and we
look for q grand season the coming
summer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
A BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
The Knowlton Mansion the Scene Of
Great Social Triumph.
NIB. AND AIRS. S. G. RSowLToN
will entertain company for
MISC q. IA. CAnARA4


wan entertain company for
MISS y. II. cARARAs,
On Thursday, April l6. 1885. at o'clock p. m.
Assisted by
Mrs, d. 4. Goodenough, Mr.. d Mrs. Jno. liar.
rison and Mr.. l.. l.. Highly.
9i7 Lamar stTest.
The above card OF invitation filled
the elegant parlors OF the Knowlton
mansion last night with probably the
most brilliant assemblage that has
ever attended a private entertainment
in Fort Worth. The grounds
with large calcium light,
when the guests began to arrive
shortly after s O'Clock. Up to nearly
10 o'clock steady stream of society
people kept pouring into the mansion,
until over 100 persons we're enjoying
the elegant Inequalities of the occa-
sion.
1t would be impossible to name all
who were present, as the larger part
OF the fashion and beauty OF the city
was there; beautiful women In mar
VblOub IOllelh anu men IN COuNen-
tional black filled every room
and porch ON the first floor
of the building, and the music of
female voices told alovely story OF the
gayety and JOY of social union. A re-
porter looked on the scene, and saw
gathered there the grace, beauty and
chivalry of the city. Every i'm.
aginable type of female beauty was
displayed in the happy, merry crowd
bouquet OF animated nature COM
posed of many rare and beautiful
flowers.
The occasion was great social
triumph, and those who participated
will long remember the night and the
elegant manner in which they were
entertained The night was a perfect
one, and with dancing, singing, and
all the various means OF polite amuse.
ment, the morning hours came or
apace before the guests left for home
When the reporter left, the pleasur,
OF the night was at its height, and tn,
throng was scattered through tn,
house and grounds in groups ant
couples, while
| Eyes spake love to eyes that spake again,
And all went merry as a wedding ball.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
ARLINGTON.
The New Mayor and Board Of Alder.
men Installed.
Special.

CpeClHi.
ARLINGTON, TEX, April l5.-The
new mayor and board Of aldermen
were sworn in last evening. Mr.. r.
w. Collins was retained as treasurer,
and Mr.. l.. G. Harrison was appointed
secretary for the ensuing year. The
old board retires leaving the corpora
ton entirely solvent.
Messrs. II. II. McNattl and Il. d.
Wynne, and Misses BESSIE Burney
and Mollie Hutchinson left yesterday
evening for the New Orleans exposi-
ton. A number OF others will go from
here soon.
The crop prospects are fine In this
section-altbough the frequent heavy
rains are working a hardship on the
farmers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
PALESTINE.
Sinners Washed and Made olea,

special.
PALEsTINE, TEX, April l6.-The
Baptist revival at the Nickel church
closed last night. After the services
three persons were immersed in the
pool in the second story Of the church.
Since the meeting began about fifty
persons have Joined the Baptist de
nomination, consisting of new con-
verts and members OF the old church
lately dissolved.
The Penn excursion train left for
the exposition this morning at II
o'clock, taking about thirty citizens OF
this city. Others will join the excur-
sion from points between here and
Longview.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
OUT OF MS MISERY.
The Negro Boy Run Over at Alvarado
Dies at the Hospital.

The negro boy who was brought In by
the north-bound Missouri Pacific pas
senger train Wednesday night, with
both legs cut off below the knee, died
at the railroad hospital yesterday morn
ing at o'clock. A coroner's jury
was empaneled by Justice Nance
and rendered verdict in accordance
with facts as published in yesterdays
GAZETTE. Before his death the vic.
tim stated that his name was Levi
Means; that his residence was Waco,
and his occupation bootback. He
also admitted that he had been in the
habit of stealing rides on the trucks.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
We Give Thanks.

The night force of The GAZETTE Is
indebted 10 the ladies OF the South
Street Methodist church for an
elegant and sumptuous least
sent up from the fesuval
last night. Several happy
newspaper men held an inquest over
the remains about 2 O'Clock this
morning, and unanimously decided
that OF all the institutions under the
cerulean canopy Of the concave heav-
ens,n the ladies are the sweetest,
noblest and grandest.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
THE IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES.

NEW YORK, April 15.--Gen. Grant
continues to improve. His throat was
examined to-day by Doctors Barker,
Shrady and Douglas, and the local dis
ease was found to have improved with
the general condition. The pulse and
temperature were unchanged. The
general is feeling much better. He
suddenly started down stairs and
Joined the family at luncheon, taking
everybody by surprise. He partook
of semi.solld food, much to the delight
of ALL
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
GEN. GRANT.
he Surprises His Family by Walking
Down Stairs and launching
With Them.
A Marked improvement in His Condition
An Expression Of sympathy
from President Diaz.
A Clean Of Hope that the siOk Warrior
May be Spared to His Country
for Long Time.
TIE MORNING BULLETIN.

NEW York, April l6.--A $50 this
morning the following bulletin was
issued
"Gen. Grant passed q very quiet
night. His improved condition con-
tinues. He has slept well and natur-
ally for seven and half hours nearly
continuously. He takes his nourisb-
ment we'll and at longer intervals. He
feels stronger"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17

2:2s trot May II. sold for $50, Grand
Duke sl2, and the field 81. In the
aeyen-eighth mile dash, Blackfellow
brought Sl5, Guadalupe So. Little
Sam Sl2, Gold Dollar IS, and the field
IS. Nat Kramer sold as the favorite
In the three-quarter mile dash, BRING
log $40 10 $l3 for Eva Britton, and W
for the field.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
BAsrRoP.
An Important Land Case Sixteen
True Bills.

BAsrRor, Ten, April 16.-The dis
trict court was occupied to-day with
the case OF Howell Va. House, involv-
Ing possession TO about thirteen hum
bred acres OF land. Jones Il Sayers
are counsel for the plaintiff. Brown 4
Moore of Lagrange are counsel for the
defendant. The plaintiff entered y
non suit.
The grand jury has been very busy,
returning sixteen bills up to the pres
emit time.
A fine rain fell last night, which
will do the gardens much good.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
FOR SALE.

A Slendid Home in a Good Locality,
A cottage residence of two-stories,
eight rooms, substantially built, cor
ner lot, in fine neighborhood, for sale.
Favorable terms II desired. Address
House. care Gazette, Fort Worth,
Tex.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17

Asimple purchase TO the amount OF
$50 either for cash or on the Install
ment plan at the popular house OF
Fakes 4, Co., entities you TO chance
in the $4,000 bed room suit to be given
away next January.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17

The $4,000 suit TO be given away by
Fakes u Co. will be a grand prize to
the holder OF the winning ticket, and
single purchase to the amount OF
$50 entities you 10 ticket. Call and
see them.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17

EVERY first-class dealer sells Opera
Puff Cigarettes. VIII not stick to the
hrs.I
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17

That hacking cough can be 30
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We
guarantee it. Sold by II. w. VIII
liRms & GO.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
THE MIDNIoHr nuLLETIN.

NEW YORK, April l6.-At midnight
the following bulletin was issued by
DR.. Shrady:
"Gen Grant retired at $3.50 and since
that time he has been DOING in his
chair, having been occasionally dis
turbed by coughing and eXpectoration.
He is now quietly sleeping, after hav.
ing taken his nourishment. Hispulse
is 40, of good volume and regular. His
temperature is normal"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
TERRELL.
New Aldermen Installed City's
Financial Showing.


Special.
TERRELL, TEX, April l5.--Hon. +.
q. Heath, county judge of Rockwell
county, was in the city this morning,
en- route for the exhibition.
The city council met in regular ses-
sion last night. Alderman Harris re-
tired and jeff Smith supplies his place
in the Second ward. Alderman Cox
retires and DR.. Sid Bass takes his
place In the Third ward. Otherwise,
the council in Its personnel is I'M
changed.
The city tressurer's report shows on
hand net cash 81 OF, and the mayors
report $2.75. Total, $4.77.
The report OF school board shows the
amount received from all sources
s., 743.l5, as follows:
Expenses OF term ,,,.,..s o,0I II
Unpaid drafts last year. ..,..... rs As
Exchange on drafts ,,.,.r""..,,,.. 4 90
Treasurer'e commission. ....,..,,... VI 81
Sasm with treasurer, ,,,..,...".,.,.,.., ISL 10
TotAl.....-.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. h,7lS is
The report on public building shows
the amount received from the sale of
bonds $23 SCI, and from the sale of the
house ON the school lot $3.50. and the
amount expended $l4, T2B rs, leaving a
balance on hand TO the credit of the
city hall fund Of 81, 420 %.
The water works committee was
allowed further time To report. This
relates to the contract between the
water-works company aud the coun-
oil. In the outset the works were
built by the company and the city
issued her bonds to pay for the works.
Before, however, the works were
completed the city sold the works
TO the company agreeing TO pay slip,
ulated amount for fire protection pei
annum, and the company assuming
the payment Of the oity's bonds less
the amount to be paid for fire protec'
ton. The works are in the hands and
under the control OF the company
The city's bonds are outstanding, and
yet there 10 no contract signed by the
PARTIES or any indemnity against the
pay lnent OF the bonds. We presume,
of course, that ali parties are honest,
that the bonds will be paid as per
agreement, and that there viii always
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17

AN ENQUIRY FROM PRESIDENT DIAz
NEW York, April l6.-The follow
ing dispatch was received here yester-
day:
CRY or MEXICO, April Is. 1885.
To Col. H., II. Grant
my family and / are very sad for
Gen Grants health. Will you do US
the favor to advise us how he contin-
ues? "PoRFIRIo DIAz.U
The response was sent that the gen.
eral was better.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
'ATCHIS0l

Connection is made with
Trains for all points in Kl
Nebraska.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-22
FIRES AND CASUALTIES

The American box and spoke factory
at WilliamspOrt, Pa, was burned to
the ground together with large amount
Of stock. Loss, $4,000.
FIRE at Pittsburg, Pa, totally de-
stroyed the Monarch Skating Rink, an
extensive structure, and badly damaged
McKelvey's Riding Academy adjoining.
Loss. $4,000; fully insured.
A FIRE in Rinchmona, Va, Sunday
night consumed the Allegheny Ware
house. The loss is estimated at $50, OO0
Five hundred and seventy five hogs
heads of tobacco were burned.
A BOAT containing w. s. Neale,
Beckie and Annie Neale (sisters), and
Mary Neale, their counsin, sank near
Millirous Dam, Pc, Monday afternoon,
| the three girls, who were on their way
to church, being drowned. The young
man escaped, after a terrible struggle
with his sinking relatives.
AN explosion in the Cherry Valley
furnace, near Leetonia, Ohio, Tuesday,
dashed several tons Of molten metal
over four men, one Of whom was burnt
beyond recognition. The others will
probably recover.
A ROCK on the track precipitated the
engine, baggage cars, and smoker OF a
Baltimore and at Ohio, Pyle Falls, Pa.
early Tuesday morning. Several per.
sons were scalded and bruised, none
fatally.
THE business portion of Sandbank
Oswego county, N. Y, including two
churches, was swept away by fire Tues
day night.
NEAR HiIlsboro, ILL.,, Tuesday, Henry
Huettigs, a well-to-do German farmer,
aged So, was found hanging to a tree,
at the foot of " hica his wife's remains
had been buried two years ago. Deep
grief over her death is supposed TO have
prompted the suicide.
YoNKER, Grove & Keipners dry goods
store in Doylestown, Wayne county, O,
burned Wednesday morning. The
block contained several Iodge-rooms.
Loss, $25, 900; insurance. $13500.
TIE storehouse Of SCHUYLER & Blood
knitting mill in Amsterdam, N. Y, was
destroyed by fire Thursday morning,
together with the stock it contained.
The cause Of the fire was spontaneous
combustion. Loss, $25, 600; fully insur-
ed.
WRILE hunting Thursday at Mill
Greek, Wis, Robert Owens lighted his
pipe, which exploded in q few moments,
severely burning kis face and wounding
one cheek. Owens had unwitGingly
placed in the pipe with the tobacco a
cartridge, which was exploded by the
weed.