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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
A GRAND OPENING.
"A Magnificent Display of Holiday Goods at
II. w. Williams s. Co.'s

a Magnificent Display OF Holiday Goods at
II. w, Williams s. COS.
Last night the thousand and one
atioles to be found only in the great
stores of large cities, and then only dur.
ing the holiday season, had been arranged
in the stores of IL. w. Williams & Co.,
the wholesale and retail druggists and
dealers in fancy articles, and TO celebrate
the occasion free opening concert was
given by fine string band procured by
the enterprising proprietors.
The large salesrooms were brilliantly
Illuminated, and crowds of purchasers
and sightseers thronged the counters,
keeping the army Of clerks busy. The
stock is simply magnificent, and
those who have to select Christmas
presents for number OF persons, from
the prattling infant TO wife, sweetheart,
or aged parents can find In this one store
what they want. Messrs, Williams & Co.
will repeat their free concert two nights
during next week, and Invite all to call
and see them. While the stock is inn.
mense, the demand win be SO great th4t
those who wish to buy should not put II
of to the last minute.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

1856, but was extended indefinitely on the
existing basis. Everything was settled
satisfactorily except the dinerentials re.
ferred TO, and some sort Of
compromise, IL Is believed,
will be patched up on them
ultimately Another meeting, II is
expected, will be held soon, but the date
or place have not been determined, but II
will probably be at III PAso before the
end OF next spring
Abb. Leet was retained as general
agent of the association, with headqusr-
ters at III Paso. While the Missouri "a
ciac retains for the present its MEMBER
ship in the association, still its manage
ment is dissatisfied with the present or,
engagements, and notice has been served
on the other members that unless tne
Missouri Pacific demands are scceeded 70
that road will withdraw.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

Chicago, ILL, Dec, lG.-Thomas M.
Cooley, appointed receiver of the Wabash
railway, is one OF the best known jurlsts
of this country. He was born at Attica,
MY, January 6, 1924, and moved to
Michigan in 1913. me two years later
he entered upon the practice Of law and
has attained TO the foremost rank among
writer's on legal subjects as well
as members OF the higher bench.
In 1850 he became professor of
law in the University OF Michigan.
lie was ,lected justice Of the supreme
court Of that state in 1864, and became
chief justice by succession in 1867. lie
was returned to the bench for three
terms. HIS interpretations Of constitu-
tional law and general questions have al
ways been considered authorities in their
several ways.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
The following 100 Books are Handsomely Bound I'M
were Specially Selected for our Premium List

Mrs. Geoffrey, Murders y y
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
Atohiaon Oonstruol,on Report.

TOPEKA, KAN, Dec, 1.-THE Decem-
Der report OF the construction department
OF the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
road shows that work has been completed
on the several branches in Kansas
MS follows; Great Bend, So;
Hutchinson, 50; Little River, so; Inde.
pendence, So; Chanute ~; Mulvane, "a
Colony, IL; Usage City, 81 Elllner, 2;
Douglas, 49, Arkansas City, 81; Larned,
22i Benedict, 8; Howard, 6; Girard, o
making total OF 420 miles During thu
past month seventy,ilve miles OF road
have been completed by the Santa f,
company, when is the largest amount o.
construction ever done la one month by a
single road In Kansas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
JAY could Refusos 10 Tnln.

NEW YORK, Dec. l6.--An attempt was
made this afternoon to learn what Jay
Could thought OF the new receiver of the
Wabash road. A dispatch from Chicago
announcing the appointment of Judge
Cooley by JudgelGresham was shown him
and number OF questions were showered
upon him by = reporter, but the only
words that could be extracted from him
were these 81 have nothing TO say"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
Died at Galveston.

Special to the Gazette,
GALVESTON, TEX, Dec. l6.--F. II,
Sturgis, for the past ten years chief clerk
in the United States custom-house here,
died this morning of consumption. The
deceased was member of the Grand
Army of the Republic, the Masons, and
Knights of Psthias. He was about forty
eight years old. lie was married some
years ago to the daughter of the late
Gen, Chambers of Liberty county. He
leaves widow and ore daughter. The
flag on the custom-house was displayed
at half.mast to-day as token Of respect
to his memory. He had been dead scarce
an hour before Collector Sweeny received
1--we applications for his place.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
$50 Hard Cash Gwen Away.
Read Stert's advertisement, holiday goods

According to some recent researches In
Germany, tina accessibility of cheese does
not depend npon whether it is hard or
soft, but upon the degree of its ripeness
and the proportion of fat which It con-
tains. "All fat cheeses are dissolved or
digested with great rapidity." Expert.
ments have shown cheddar to be one of
the most easily digestlble sorts of cheese
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

CLEVELAND, ONO, Dec. ls.-Col. J. G.
ForclAir, for two years general superin-
tendent OF the trans.Ohio divisions OF the
Baltimore q Ohio railway, died to-day at
Newark, Ohio, aged tlity-eight. He
had formerly been general manager
OF the Georgia Pacific, president and gen.
eral manager Of the Atlanta Charlotte
AR Line, general manager Of the Virginia
Midland, and president OF several South
ern narrow gauge roads. His remains
will be taken to Atlantis, Ca, for burial
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. l6,--The Difficult
ty between the conductors Of the Louis
vile, New Albany & Chicago railway and
the management OF the road was amicably
settled this morning, all the conductors
returning TO work
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

ex-member Of the supreme court Of that
state.
The appointment Of Judge Cooley to
be receiver 10 succeed Scion Humphreys
and Thomas p. Tut was determined
upon by Judge Gresham sftera short
hearing,lin whichit WAS discussed that the
contending interests would be unable 70
agree upon any one person for receiver,
t6e suggestions made by each side being
rejected oy the other party Interested.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. l6.--Judge Gres-
ham, in the United States circuit court
this afternoon, appointed Judge Cooley
OF Michigan 10 be receiver OF the Wabash
railway, in accordance with his recent de-
cision, Judge Thomas NJ Cooley Is
resident Of Ann Arbor, Mich, and is an
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

Edison says that no experiment which
he has tried st night ever failed. Now
what we want TO know is, did Mr. Edison
ever try at night to fnd the matches In
his bare feet without disturbing sny az
the furniture or stubbins his big toe
against seventeen different obstiucnonsY
II New Haven News.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

special to tho eaaette.

Special 10 the Gazette.
WnIrEwRIGHT, TEX, Dec. l6.--Capt.
J. Britton, Of the Arm OF Britton & Lyons,
contractors on the st, Louis, Arkansas s
Texas railroad, Is in town, and says they
will have trains running here by March
4. The contracts on the subsidy are
due January.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
PoEsrT1@-
The following List of Red Line Poets SO in number
Popular Authors The books Handsomely Bound and At

Arnold Edwin, Aurora Leigh, Aytoun,
Browning, Elizabeth B.; Browning. Rob-
ert; Bryant's Early Poems, Burns, Byron,
Campbell, Ghaucer, Coleridge, Cowper,
Crabbe, Dante, Dryden, Eliot, Favorite
Poems, Goethe, Goethe's Faust, Gold
smith, Havergal and Sigourney, Heaven
In Song, Hemans, Hood, Iliad, Ingelow,
Keats, Kirk White, Lady of the Lake,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
BUSINESS NOTES.
stock of General Merchandise Sold Mt
sheriff sale at jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, TEX, Dec. l6'-The
stock OF general merchandise belonging
to Conner, Faris & Dial was sold by the
sheriff under writ OF attachment to-day.
It was lnvoiced at $4,000, and was BID In
by l.. & II. clam of Galveston for S4T16'
Several buyers from abroad were present.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

The DistributiOnswl be supervised by commiieaa c
residing in the city, who have kindly consented Il m
and attest the impartaIity of the award.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

$50 Hard Cash Given Away.
Read Stert's advertisement, holiday goods.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

s Explanatory descriptions of the principal Premiums WIN
columns from week to week the List is copp
will be Execty Advertised
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

Lalla Rookh, Poetry q f wv
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Lost, Poe, Pope, PfC 81. s.. v,
setti' Schiller, Scott, sA na0as','
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burne, Tennison, I ,as,.. THIiIs'
Topper, Virgil, WhiiueE "D''
worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

ID. T.. Grove, general roadmaster OF the
Texas Pacific, was In the city yester-
day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
SHOCKS FELT AT SEA.
Experience of the Bark Nina ma
tilda Off Cape Roman.

Experience of the Bark Nina Ma
tilda Off Cape Roman.
The British bark Nina Matilda, from
Buenos Ayres via Trinidad for New York,
arrived at quarantine yesterday. The
vessel felt the shock at $40 O'Clock Tues
day night, about u miles northwest or
Cape Roman light. Capt. Allen de-
scrihes the effect of the shock very MI
nutely.
"Tnere was very light air" he said,
from the northeast, giving the ship bare
ly steerage way. The sky was clear
There was considerable swell on the
ocean, caused, as was thought, by COM
ing storm" At s o'clock the Cap
tain, having the previous night
and part of the preceding
day been without rest, retired, leaving on
ders with the officer o the watch TO have
him called with the first change In the
weather. When the shock came ne was
thrown from his bed. By what was sup
posed to be the ship humping over reef,
the sensation being not unlike the snip
going over reef at a rafting pace on
rollers, giving dozen or more thumps,
the speed acceleratlng with each.
The Captain sprang to his feet and ran
through the cabin up on deck. The clock
denoted 9:43. A hasty bearing was taken,
which showed Cane Roman light to be
northwest about twelve miles. The lead
was cast and twelve fathomS of water
was found.
BY this time the crew was all on deck,
DECLARING the ship to be ashore. but her
position, 'ccupled with the fact that she
lay perfectly still, Notwithstanding the
three or four feet of ocean swell, negatiVed
the assertion, nor could she have passed
mn hlR head
way. The pumps were Immediately
sounded,with only the usual water in the
ships we'll. BY the time this data was
obtained, which occupied five minutes,
the ship again commenced 10 thump, but
only slightly compared with the first
time. The crew again went aft, declar-
ing that the ship was ashore, but little
thought soon told all thatit was ar earth
quake. At 10 O'Clock the third shock was
experienced-beavIe than the second,
but nothing parable with the first. 1t
was observed that the ocean sparkled
with what was thought at the time to be
PHOSPHORUS, but later thought inclines
the Captain to the belief that it was
caused by killed or stunned fish coming
to the surface.
Capt. Tilton, of the schooner Samuel Fl.
Crawford, from Baltimore, arrived up to
the city yesterday. He was thirty-ive
miles to the eastward of Cape Hatteras
when he felt the force of Tuesday nights
earthquake. He says that the weather
looked very bad to the east and
southeast and his barometer went
down to 29.01. He was on deck
at the time, and the defamation
sounded Ike heavy thunder underneath
the vessel, which shook as if her timbers
would part. She hove and pitched tor
ward and then careened from side to side
Ia rolling motion which lasted for sew
eral minutes. The Captain did not fully
realize what the disturbance was, bu
took it to be O heavy peal of distant thun
der, and remarked to hIs mate that it was
the first time he had ever heard thunder
beneath the water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
CLOSING OUT.


We are closing out at New York cost
for cash the balance of our stock
Of Clothing, Hats and Furnish
ing Goods TO retire from the
clothing business. We are to give up
possession of our store Oct. 1, conse-
quently our clothing suitable for all sea-
sons must be sold. AS clothing this fall
will be higher in consequence of the
strikes among the makers North, this is
an opportunity to get bargains that should
not be missed. Don't forget clothing for
fall and winter as well as for present
wear. Suits, Cashmere Pants and Over
coats for men or boys. Our fixtures,
such as shelving, tables, ETC., Tor sale.
Come at once.
CHAS. LOGAN g. Co,
lS9 Congress Street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
THE DUBLIN ANDWESTERN
PRESIDENT LINDERMAN SAYS
1T WILL BE BUILT.

The Present Company to Complete the
Road and Put 1t in Operation-A Con-
ference Between Mr.. Lindermsn ana
the Ofacials Here-They DO Not Con-
template Selling Out the Road.
President a. B. Lindermau, Of the Sa-
vannah, Dublin and Western Short Line
Railway Company, arrived in Savannah
yesterday from Philadelphia. In the FORE
noon he had a long conference with MT.
Tomlinson F. johnson, the Treasurer OF
the company, in the latter's othce, room
No. 50, Pulaski House.
Mr.. Linderman said thathe would have
been here two or three days ago If the
earthquake had not stopped the trains.
It has been about four months since be
was last in Savannah and then he ex-
pected to come back IN two weeks. Since
then ne has been across the ocean four
times, he saws.
Mr.. johnson told the NEWS man that
he had cautioned Mr.. Liuderman not TO be
interviewed. About all Mr.. Llnderman
would say was that the railroad will be
built.
''By whom?" he was asked.
by the present management" the
President replied.
ave do not contemplate selling out to
any other company" he added.
'Your company seems TO be having a
little trouble ~ was remarked.
THAT does not amount TO anything.
1t is toe experience OF all enterprises that
have for rivals such powerful corpora
tions, for instance, as the Central rail-
road"
Remember you are being interviewed
now" interposed Mr.. Johnson. ave
are not borrowing money from anybody
here in Savannah. We have said that the
road is going to be built, but the people
don't believe it, and it is no use saying it
over again.
Neither of the gentlemen would say
anything definitely about the proceedings
against the company, but 1t was inferred
that they do not believe there will be a
hearing in the injunction case on Sept.
10, the day set by Judge Boynton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
Church Services,

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church,
corner York and Barnard streets, Rev. T.
L. Christian notwithstanding at II
O'Clock a. m. by Rev. J. p. Wardlaw, after
which communion service. Sabbath school
at 4:30 p. IN. No night services. The
congregation will worship at the New
Houston Street Methodist church.
Wesley Monumental Church, Rev.W. c..
Lovett pastor.-Preaching Sabbath IL a.
M. and at p, m. by pastor. Communion
service after morning service. Sunday
school at D, m. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday night O'Clock.
New Houston Church, Rev. j. P.
Wardlaw pastor.-Serviees at II q. IN.
and p. m. tomorrow Sunday. Com
munion service at night. Sunday school
at p. M; singing 10 minutes previous.
Prayer meeting Tuesday night at 8
O'Clock. Mems prayer meeting Thursday
night at 8 O'Clock.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the
Ascension, Rev. w. S. Bowman, d. D.,
pastor.-Divine services gt Ii a. IN. and
p. m. Preaching by Rev. 5. T. Riser. Sun
day school at 1870 p. m. Wednesday even
ing prayer meeting and lecture at p. IN.
All are cordially invited. Evening SER
vices are resumed as above.
Baptist Church, Chippewa square, Rev.
j. H. l.. Holmes. D. D., pastor Preach
ing by Rev. B. D. Ragsdale at II a. m.
and s: 10 p. m. Young mems prayer meet
ing at 10 a. m. Sunday school at 4:30 D.
M. Prayer meeting and lecture Wednee-
day at S:15 p. m.
Independent Presbyterian Church,
Rev. L. S. Arson, D. D., pastor.-Services
by Rev. w. E. Baker at II a. IN. and s o.
ri. Services at night with special refer
ence to the present distressed and anx-
ious state of the public mind. Sermon on
the lessons from the earthquake"
Anderson Street Presbyterian Church,
Rev. Il. Q. Way pastor.-Preaching at II
a. m. and S:15 p. m. Sunday school at
$3.50 a. NJ. Prayer meeting on W Wednesday
at 8:15 p. m.
Young Mems Christian Association
Gospel meeting at the rooms OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, 113 Con-
gress street, Sunday at $3.50 y. IN.
Services conducted by Mr.. j. J. Frater,
late of the Chattanooga Young Mems
Christian Association, now General Sec
rotary OF the Savannah association. Topic
"Christ's Kingdom"-JOhn xviii, SO, 81.
Pleasant rooms, fans and ice water. Con-
secration meeting at $3.50 a. m,
First African Baptist Church, Rev. E.
X. Love pastOr.-@rayer meeting a. m.
baptism 7 a. m; preaching by the pastor
IL a. Insisting at the feet of Jesus.''
Sunday school p. M; communion ..
M; preaching by the pastor s p. m.-s'See.
ing men as trees" Visitors always wei.
come. Seats free.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
THE POST OFFICE MATTER.
Mr.. Wilson Takes His Case Into the
Courts.

Ex-Postmaster A. N. Wilson visited the
post Office yesterday and had talk with
Capt. Lamar on business connected with
the Office. There has been considerable
curiosity to know how MIR. Wilson Will
get his case in the courts.
The expression is frequently heard that
the government cannot be sued. That.
however, is a mistake.
The Court OF Claims has jurisdiction to
hear and determine all claims founded
upon any law of Congress, or upon any
regulation of an executive department,
or upon any contract, expressed or i'm
piled, with the government of the United
States, and all claims which may be refer
red to it by either house of Congress. The
court can also hear all set-otfs, counter
claims. claims for damages, whether
liquidated or unliquidated, or other de-
mands whatever on the part of the gov
ernment of the United States
against any person making claims
against the government in the court. Any
executive department.. against which
there is claim involving disputed facts
or controverted questions of law where
the amount in controversy exceeds $1,000
can carry the case into the Court of
Claims. If, therefore. the ex-Postmaster
makes a claim tor salary for the unex-
pired portion Of his term the department
can carry the claim into court, but it is
more than likely that the department
would not do anything OF the kind.
Mr.. Wilson was asked yesterday what
he Intends to do about his case? He re-
piled that he was not quite ready to say,
but he stated that be could get his case
in court. The only trou BILE will be to keep
1t there. 1t Is understood that Mr.. Will
sons first move will be in the shape of a
protest
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
Facts


Are very stubborn things. but when the
solid facts and true state of affairs are brought
to light, why that is the time to ponder and
think well before acting.
A dollar made is a dollar saved and this il
the way to save it.
Having bought the entire stock OF Clothing
Hats etc, OF Mr.. j. Perllnski at 1853 Con-
gross at considerably less than market valne
and having been compelled to move same
temporarily to llG1& Broughton street. oppo-
site Ludden & Bates music house. on :
count of extensive improvements, we will
offer special inducemanis on our entire stock
for the next two weeks, in order to remove t.
our store log Congress street, when com pleted
with an entire new stock of goods.
Now IN order to do this we have decided to
marx every article in plain figures and sell
strictly at one price, but that Que will Ne 80
low that IL will pay you 20 lay IN q supply
oven If you are not in present need.
APPEL 4 SCHAUL.
Temporary Headquarters. l16i5 BrOughtor
street, opposite Ludden Il Bates
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
THE COLORED PEOPLE.
Lending Aid in Behalf of the Sat
tercrS.

LcUdinr hli III IttttUil pI the SI1-
terers.
A mass meeting Of the colored people
was held at the First Bryan Baptist
church at noon yesterday to take steps to-
wards organi2luga relief fund for the
sufferers in Charleston.
Rev. U. l.. Houston called the meeting
10 order and prayer was offered by Rev.
+. X. Love. An organization was then
effected by electing Rev. U. l.. Houston.
Chairman, j. II. Brown Secretary and
c. l.. DeDamotta Treasurer. An ex-
tract from the MORNING NEWS dis
patches showing the terrible condition of
things in Charleston caused by the EARTH
quake was read by the Secretary and the
following resolution offered by Rev. Il.
X. Love was adopted.
WHEREAS, We have learned with regret Of
the terrible catastrophe that has visited our
sister city, Charleston. and OF the great dis
iress prevailing there; and whereas we ts-
tenn II privilege to help our fellow men in
their affection; and whereas we desire to
help in the efforts to alleviate the suffering
caused BY the earthquake OF the night OF
Aug. 81.
ReNotred, That we take up collection at
this meeting for that purpose, and that every
colored church OF the city be requested TO take
UP q collection at some service during the
coming sabbath, which shall be turned over
to a committee consisting Of the chairman,
secretary and treasurer OF this meeting. to be
forw arded to the proper parties al Char cston.
\ collection was taken and quite a con-
siderable amount was obtained. Collec-
tons VIII be taken up in the churches to-
morrow and the money will be forwarded
at once u the Charleston authorities.
Toe Emergency and Relief Assncintion,
organized during the great Yamacraw
frc three years ago, has considerable
fund in its treasury, which will he placed
at the disposal of the Relief Committee, to
be used as it may deem necessary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
THROUGH The CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by
the News Reporters.

The Charleston and Savannah Railway
Company will run excursion traIHs to
Charleston tomorrow. Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. The fare viii be 81 Tor
the round "trip.
Messrs. NJ. S. CosulicA & Co. cleared
yesterday the Norwegian bark Cora for
Antwerp, with 1924 casks of spirits tur-
pentine, measuring 91,S37 net gallons,
valued at $3l,250. Cargo by Messrs. H.
7. Moore & Co.
Mr.. James R. Mendel, for several years
Deputy City Sheriff, died last night oil
typhoid pneumonia. He was native oil
Savannah and 81 wears old. He had been
sick about month. The funeral will
take place this afternoon at 5 O'Clock.