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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
NOT so BAD, AFTER ALI.


II. G. Dun y Co. show What Our nIer-
chants Have Done In tho Way of Failing
During 1885.
NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-R. G.. Dun & Co
report that the total number Of business
failures in the United States during 1855
was 10, 637, with liabilities of little more
than 1924, 100000, as compared with TO-
96S in 1884, with liabilities OF S226, 000,-
COO. Whi.e the failures for 1885 are only
3 per cent. less in number than In 1884,
the liabilities have decreased nearly 90
per cent. The number OF traders report
ed In business IN 1885 was 0l9,990; of
these, one in every Sc failed In 1878,
with GA, 900 traders, one in every Ga came
to grief. The average amount OF liabilities
of each failure was In 1885 $ll, 67S against
500, G82 in 1884, and $22, 1863 in 1878. II is
seen from these figures that while bust
ness caeuGluee decrease but slightly, they
are lar iesa Significant in amount and
importance.
IN the Western states there were 1892
failures for $2S. 04T,o97, against 1859 fail
ures for $54, S72 1888 in 1884, In the Pa
ciflc Coast states and the territories
there were 1880 failures for $g,062 1888,
against 1S4I failures for Sl3,07l 1876 IN
1884 The following table explains IL;
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
A GREAT DIFFERENCE.

Does MIR. cleveland Pratt Go to Soc Grover
to Advance or Retnrd an Appotntment
GALVESTON, Taxa Dec. al.--iion.
Seth Shepard, the brilliant lawyer, took his
llnal departure from Galveston this even
ing 60 locate in Dallas, where he Will
hereafter practice his profession. MIR.
Shepard leaves many warm and stauiich
friendsin these parts who regret to see
him leave. North Texas gains aud South
Texas loses one OF her foremost citizens
in Mr.. shepard.
Mr.. Henry Cleveland Pratt, relative Of
the PRESIDENT left Tonight for Washing
ton City on an errand, II Is thought, that
has some political Significance Mr. Pratt
was an ardent supporter OF Capt. Sweeny
for the collectoiship OF this port. Since
the appointment OF Capt. Sweeny it Il not
known that he has IN amy way recognized.
Mr. pratt's services, and danierimor says
i the latter gentleman IS IN an unpleasant
frame " mind over the matter Capt.
Sweeny's friends anticipate that he win DO
confirmed at an early day on Meeting OF
the senate next week, Whether Mr..
Pratt's mission is TO hasten or retard
this confirmation deponent sayeth not
The jury In the Jennett-Owens shriey.
atty case unexpectedly returned nm early
verdict last night, IN favor OF Ovens.
The contestant Jennett has given notice
that he viii move again 70 appeal the
case.
From present indications New Years
calling will not be SO generally observed
tomorrow as heretofore Several balls
are In progress Tonight and good many
dandies will be unable 10 call until late
In the day, II at all.
"a happy New Year to you boys"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81 Gov. ZuliclS of
Arizona has telegraphed to the secretary
of the interior calling his attention TO the
erroneous impression that the purpose
for which troops have been recently or
dered from San Francisco to Arizona is
merely to protect the Indians from the
threatened attacks by the lawless white
element. Gov. Iulick says that his APP
peal to the government for troops was for
the protection of the lives and property
of Arizonians from the attacks OF muir
derous and thieving renegade Apaches.
ono people on earth,n he
adds, .'have exhibited a higher
sense OF law-abiding qualities
than the Arizonians have shown under
their terrible affection Of the past eight
monthe.n He remarks that his proclama-
tion last week warning eyil-disposed per-
sons that the powers of the federal and
territorial government would be invoked
to preserve the rights OF all persons with
in the borders of Arizona was directed
against the infiammatory publications in
the territorial newspapers, and says; sit
mas had its effect, for the entire press in the
territory is now arrayed on the side of
law and order He assures the secre-
taTy that he will see that those on the
San Carlos reservation and the rights Of
peaceful Indians are protected, and in
conclusion asks the secretary for an au-
thoritative statement to dispel the erro-
neous Impression as 10 the purpose Of his
appeal for troops. In reply Acring Secre-
tary Muldraw to-day telegraphed to the
governor that the interior department has
received no dispatch from him suggesting
need for troops to protect the Indians on
tho San CARLOS nI ba4 -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
THEY DON'T LIKE rr.

Tho Stockholders on the Mexican Central
IN Boston object 10 Certain Lst,ie
rfings.
special TO tho Gazette.
BosroN, MASS, Dee ISL Tho follow
o-1S communication has 90 sent 10 the
Mexican Central Office to-day
NO tho Pre- slen. ard Drectore al no Nfexlcn
Central Railway company tlmitquia
"The undersigned, holders Of first
mortgage bonds of tbu Mexican Central
railway ana Interested from the Begin
ming 10 the enterprise, Join Ia the express
sion OF va opinion upon the recent clrcu-
lar OF the c0mpilny, dated December 10,
1889, We duly recognize the fact that
the suspension Of subsidy payments BY
Tho MeSicaN government makes Il impos-
siblc for tAy company 10 pay at present the
Hull interest upon lbs bonds, aud that
lt may reasonably ask the holders for
an extension % timc, but the propositions
made by the company Is not one that We
should be willing TO accept or 10 recon.
mend our friends toaccept. Ii proposes
TO reduce the per cent. interest 20 per
sent, and TO give The promise OF the com-.
pany 10 pay N addition such portion only
OF the Remaining per cent, as may be
earned IN any given year. In the event
OF the compapy's becoming hereafter fully
able 20 make up 20 the bondhoders what
they give up BY coDscntlng to this pro-
| pOsal, II does not offer or promise in the
nature Of any kind TO indemnify them
and any first mortgage bondholdcrs
who surrender their coupons 70 DO cy.s
changed, part with all their rights 10 bo
paid for the sacrifice which they alone OF
all the security holders are called upon TO
make for the benefit OF the road and It's
stockholders. This does not seem to w
fair proposal. Tho fact that II has been
made has struck q serious blow at the
credit OF the company both In this coun-
try and abroad. In our Judgment the
| proposal should be modified or with
drawn.
| Signed. kIDpER, PEABODY 4 Co.,
LEE, HI9GINsoN8,& CO.,
Tnos. MCPHERSON,
CHARLES r. BopMAN,
AnhoTr LAWRENCE,
II. ScHLEsiNGER."
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
UNCLE SANS BURG.
Silver Must Be a Base Metal to Cause
All This Trouble Among the
Democrats.
The Friends Of the bead Grant Pro-
pose to Fight the Living Rose
Grams Aspirations.
Carloads OF Brain Food Soon TO DO
shipped south Manning Proposes to
porpetrate \ Huge and Heavy Joke.
rial to the Gazette.

Sl,,;sial TO the Gazette.
- d, sV5slNaToN, Dec Sl.--The cmbar-
RAJ ~. Vcl.et Speaker Carlisle and the adj
minisSH, <5,Nyer the silver question con-
tlnues. m FENCES have been held
which have, owed useless. and whether
the coinage commission will be for or
against the silver dollar is yet undeter-
mined. A great majority Of the business
men want the law repealed, and reports
are current that to avoid conflict be-
tween the president and his party an ef-
fort will be made to hold joint caucus
OF the two houses with the hope Of agree
ing on some compromise.
CARP ARE COMING.
The fish commissioners car left tonight
with shipment OF carp for Alabama,
Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana,
Private parties will be supplied and many
Southern rivers stocked with this import
ant food fish.
GRANTS FRIENDS VERSES RosECRANs.
A curious story is in circulation that
the friends OF Gen Grant VIII endeayor
TO prevent the confirmation OF Rosecrans
as register of the treasury on account OF
the latter's hostility TO Grant.
MAY COME IN AS ONE STATE.
Holman, who has been counted as one
OF the opponents TO Dakota'S ADMISSION,
is now of the opinion thatit can be adj
mitted, but only as one state.
TALK WITH THE SILVER MEN.
! The president recently had a CONVERSE
ton with several of the pronounced sill
yer advocates in congress in the hope OF
reconciliating their conflicting views, but
he does not appear to have met with
much success, and 1t is limited that Secre.
tary Manning has under consideration q
plan to give the members of congress
some OF their own medicine, He can, Il
he so desires, pay to the mem.
bers OF congress, and TO al
other officers or employees in til,
service of the government, the tota
amount OF their salaries in the STANDARD
silver dollars. IL has been q subject q
comment that among the most strenuous
opponents OF the acceptance of q small
proportion of their pay In the silver dol
lars have been the very members of Tux
] house aud senate who get up and how
| the most about the beauties and benefits
q the silv1r coinage It is hoaght tlia
tGgs conrse will do more to further TIL,
cause of the anti-silvor men than all TIN
arguments that can be made at the CAPT
/ tai.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
GOV, Knott on Kentucky.

LouIsvILLE, KY, Dec. 81 Gov. Proc
tor Knott read his annual message TO the
Kentucky legislature to-day. The message
speaks OF the deplorable condition Of tho
state finances, chiefly attributed to bad
assessment, aud suggests M a remedy the
establishment OF state board Of equal
ization and thorough revision Of the
states revenue system for uniform and
fair assesspent on taxable property. The
message recommends the heroic method
In stamping and keeping out diseases,
and notes great improvement jn the pub
lie schools, and says the per capita, Size,
for school purposes Is larger than any
other state excepting thr@e.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
Percentage Average
Of fallnres
MORGAN.
The ntistletoes Have Glorious Time PER-
sonal Mention.

The riistletoes Have "A Glorious Timo-Pcr-
sonaI Mention.
Special to the Gazette.
MORGAN, Tax, Dec. 81 THE second
annual ball of the Mistletoe club occurred
last night, and was decidedly the most
successful hop in every respect that has
ever been given in this city Among the
many visitors your reporter noticed the
following ladies'; Misses Sue Greer, Essie
McGill, Dinnie Scott, Dana Moore, Mrs
y. G. Ford and Mrs. Lumpkin from Me-
ridian; Misses Lollie Jarrett, Alice Rob-
erts and 7. Barrett, Valley Mills; Misses
Sallie Whissenance, Minnie Thompson
and Mrs. w J. Ball, Clifton; Mrs. Smith
Parr from Walnut, and Miss Annie De-
Cordova from Kimball, besides numbers
OF married and single ladies who reside
at and near Morgan.
Miss Anna McCutchen of Clehume
spent Christmas day In our town
Mr.. w. j. Ball 81 Clifton and Mr.. w. @.
Moore of Valley Mills, both OF whom are
agents for the Santa Fe, were at the ball
here last night.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
over me nIyer 10 cnnnan.

PEORIA, LII, Dec, Sl.-Thcre IL u we'll
authorized rumor In this city to-day that
Judge Gates, who Is under Indictment
for einbezzleInent, has fed to Canada, and
the report Is confirmed by the shenff's
force. The Judge came down town
two days ago and evidently found
things too warm for him. Further
criminal proceedings against him Will
doubtless soon be instituted. ynflons
charges have been pending against him Of
having misapproprlated money belonging
TO various estates Of which he WINS the
guardian, trnstee or executor lie was
held in high reputc In this community
and the charges were not at iirstbelleyed.
II Is declared his alleged defalcations are
very large and may appioa e2b0,0o0
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
LiI.e Killlnnnr cntn.

NEW YoRK, Dec. gl.--A Montreal
special 70 tic Post says tho suburban
municipality Of ST Cupogoude having re-
fused 70 comply with the regulations OF
the central board Of health, II has bccn
quarcntlned, and all It's streets connect
ing with Montreal have been barricaded,
and policemen placed tc cut oif AL Inter-
course. Tits morning tsle 81. Cunegondc
people showed fight sud commenced pull-
ing down The bnfricade and aesanlting the
palice. a strong detachment Of officers
has been ordered out and as the qnarap-
tined people are very Indignant, a free
fight vs. anticipated
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
orook Min nandIe Them.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3i.--Adjt.-G
Drum said to-day he thought it would be
unnecessary 10 organize the pro-
posed body of trontiersmen to
hunt Indians. He was Of the
opinion that Gen. Crook will have nc
complshed the task Of subjeeting the hos
tiles before the frontier troops can be
organized. Gen. Crook has large force
of mon, and has been supplied with
everything he desired to carry on the
campaign, and Gen. Drum thought he
would soon be successful 10 either sub
jecting or DISCRIMINATING the hostile
Apaches.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
MILITIA CALLED orr.

They are Ready for IA Fight, with stretch
ers and Other Necessary Articles at
Hand.
DETROIT, MICH, Dec. 81 ~ The police
are in readiness for trouble In the Polish
quarter, at any hour, and while tomorrow
Is generally believed to be the time
when watchfulness will be most
needed the officers are on ddty
tonight, and have a supply of stretchcrs
and other things needed IN the event OF a
serious disturbance. The militia viii be
called out II necessary, and companies In
this city are under orders 10 report Mt
once on tine ringing Of the fire bells. To-
morrow being a holiday makes the danger
greater, but II is thought that the
knowledge that the militia are under or
ders for action may prevent any out
break. The bishop is out Of the city, but
Father Kalasinski Is here and the feeling
OF the church Is ae high as ever.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
NORTHUMBERLAND.

wAsnINGToN, Dec. 3l.--Jsnes w.
Wallace OF Tennessee and John G.
To.nshend of Maryland have been ap.
pointed special examiners Ia the pension
office.
Geo. A. Howard Of Dixon Springs,
Tenn, Is appointed chiHf Of the
stamp division Of the postotIice depart
meDt
service in the postoiiice department has
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01

WAsHiweroN, Dec. 81. The Ifnited
States treasurer VIII to-day iiaii i2,745
checks amounting 70 S6,054,gS6 in pay.
ment Of the iutercst on registered United
States per cent. consols OF 1907, and
1887 checks amounting 10 ~ 1888, 7o6 in
payment az interest on bonds issued to
the Pacific railway companies.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01

Nav 0RLEAHs, La, Dec. 81 Iansell
& Webster, dealers IN sugar and molasses,
to-day made an assignment Of their prop.
erty 70 their creditors. Liabilities about
S200,000. Nominal assets are reported
TO be somewhat IN excess Of the liza
bilities.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01

Special 70 INC GRxeIIh.
MArAMoHAs, MIX, Dec 3l,-yaov.
Cacllar, acting with the authority OF the
etate congress, has ordered that Ytnrria
Be seated as mayor G,-morrow Sen.
Ascension Gomez, the coinmandaiii ~
the troops, Is expected 70 arrive Tonight
and win use prompt measures % sup
press any disotddrS
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01
AMIgIl mlll.

ALBANY, Dec. 3l.--fiov. Hin win be
inaugurated tomorrow with much pomp
aud ceremony. Military and civic or
CARNATIONS from all parts Of tlia state viii
participate.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01

resigned and Col John Il. Bates Of
Dubuque Iowa, is appointed to nh the
vacancy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01

WAsuINCsT0N, Dec. Sl.--Ciyil-Seryice
Commissioner ncnnolm win conduct a
competitive examination of applicants
for appointment under the government at
New Orleans next week,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-01

Tho Stockholders on tho Mexican Central
IN isoston Object TO Certain Litue
rfings.
ennnf,l ~, thn f,.sat.n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-08-12
OVERDOSE OF CHLORAL.
Suspicious Death of Ex-sheriff Gayley, of
COlumbiaDa County.

Suspicious Death of Fx-sheriff Gayley, Of
Columbiana County.
SALEM, 0, August 9.-This afternoon,
at 8 o'clock, the citizens Of this place
were startled by TlmOr that Z. A.
Gayley, ex.Sheriff of COlumbiana coun-
ty, had committed suicide at his resi-
dence on Fourth street. II appears,
however, that the deceased for some
time past had been indulging In stimu-
iants somewhat freely, and on Sunday
afternoon obtained prescription from
q physician to quiet his nerves and give
MIN some sleep. The prescription con
sisted of hydrate of chlOral. To-day his
wife took his dinner up to him about
/ o'clock, which he ate. and
appeared unusually we'll. About 3
o'clock his wife took the two children
up to the bedroom to dress them and
noticed that her husband looked pale
and did not seem to breathe. She put
her hand on his face and found 1t cold.
She aroused the neighbOrs and Dr.YeDg-
ling was summoned at once, but too late
q to render any assistance. Instead Of
committing suicide 1t is supposed that
3 he got out of bed, and being partially
asleep, took an overdose OF the medicine,
as the vial was found nearly empty.
The deceased was about 81 years of age,
had been deputy sheriff of this county
for eight years and was elected sh riff Of
the county In 1882. he was member
of Center Lodge, f. and A. NJ, and q
knight templar of St John c0mmandeTy
Of Youngstown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-08-12
sTANLEY-NIEsZ.
"A Quiet Wedding at FaIrmount ChIIdren's
Home.

"A Quiet Wedding at Fairmount Children's
Home.
The event of the season occurred at
FairmOunt Cbildren's Home at II o'clock
this morning, 1t being the marriage of
Mr.. Elmer II. Stanley and Miss Flora
Virginia Niesz, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. K. NiesZ, superintendent and
matr0n Of the Home. A select party of
relatives and friends hOnOred the jOyOus
occasion with their presence. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. D. D.
Waugh, of Mt. Union. The groom is
professor OF mathematics In Mt. Union
College and stands we'll In society. The
college was represented by the Presi-
dent, Rev. DR.. Hartshorn, and others.
A splendid dinner was served at which
sixty guests were seated. The dinner
was got up by Mr.. Shem, Of Alliance,
and did credit TO his artistic regard for
the human palate. good array Of
presents were displayed In room up
stairs, mainly of the useful sort. The
happy couple went east to spend a few
weeks at Long Branch.
The DEMOCRAT joins In wishing them
a long life Of usefulness.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-08-12
ALLIANCE AFFAIRS.
"A Fresh Batch of News from Our East End
Correspondent,

"A Fresh Batch of News from Our East End
Correspondent.
Saturday was one of the most exciting
DAYS Inc neoDle Of Alliance have seen
FOR some time. The long looked for
and much talked Of election on PFohi
hilton took place. Many had been the
preiictions as to the result but all antic-
mated The vote would be close and the
majority small let 1t 60 ss 1t would.
The temperance people have been hold
Ing meetings nightly while the
other element wfre WOrking equally as
hard, Saturday told the tale and the
temperance people gained great vic
tOry An immense vote was polleds
probably the largest ever cast In the
cor orit'On. 0at Of a total vote of l, ,l55
Prohibition Yes received 755 and Prohi-
bition No 400, carrying by majority OF
355. A grand temperance rally will be
held In College Hall this evening. Had
the vote have gone the other way 1t IL
feared some Of the rsntiDg temperance
people would have been drowned In
beer.
NOTES.
The town pump will now require two
handles.
Beer gardens in the suburbs will be
numerous.
Joe Gillespie has laid In an ample
supply Of the liquid.
Mart. SOutbworth, Of Hotel Conrad,
Msssillon, spent Sunday with his family
here.
So jubilsnt are some of the women
that they can hardly contain them
selves.
The result was surprise to every
body. Some Of the saloons will take out
wholesale licenses.
The Burr Robbins circus, which ex-
@hibited here few days, was pronounced
ono Of the thinnest shows that ever
came to Alliance.
The Zsnesvilles play the Alliances at
Broadway Ball Park Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoons. Games called
ats .. m. The Zanesvilles claim the
championship Of the State, aud interest
ing games are looked for.
Pat Conley, living In Freedom, was
playing ball with a number Of other
boys Sunday afternoon, when disturb
ance was created, and In fight Pat was
struck by an associate with base bali
Bat on his left arm, breaking 1t near the
elbow.
Alliance ls the first town Of Its size In
the State to adopt prohibition. This
morning we heard farmer who lives
east Of Alliance say: "a neighbOr told
me be would hereafter 90 to Salem to do
his trading, where he could get his
beer" Bad On Salem.
Mike Kelly, aged eighteen, living in
East Alliance In company with num-
Der Of other boys, took their annual
Sunday excursion yesterday on freight
to large orchard about eight miles
east OF here on the Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne g Chicago railroad. In attempt
Ing to board a homeward bound freight
train In the afternoon he lost his hold
and was thrown under the wheels.
Both Of his feet were mashed In terri
BILE manner. He was brought to bis
home here on the evening passenger
train. Railroad Surgeon Tressel met
him on his arrival, and, a'tcI a. eXami-
nation amputated the left foot and In
all probability the right foot will have
to come off. A brother had both feet
cut of In 8 similar manner about two
years ago. Later.-He has since died
from the effects of the accident.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-08-12
HE CONTRACT
For Carpeting the Carrollton Court House
Awarded to John II. Werner.

For Carpeting the CarrolltOn Court House
Awarded to John H. Werner.
The contract for furnishing and lay
ing the carpets, Sc, for the CsTrollton
Court House was let the other day to the
lowest bidder. The competition was
mostly from Canton and Cleveland firms,
and was awarded to John H. Werner, of
this city.
1t is said to be one of the finest Court
Houses In the State, and Mr.. Werner's
excellent work of glazing and painting
adds much to the fine appearance OF the
structure.
Mr.. Werner deserves much credit for
his enterprise and tact in securing these
contracts In competition with Cleveland,
although his excellent work and exten-
sive line Of goods are his greatest recon-
mendatiOns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-08-12
Family Reunion .

On Thursday last one hundred and
seventy-6ve persons congregsted at the
residence Of George Hsne, half q mile
south Of McD0naldsville, this coup y.
The friends began to arrive early In the
forenoon. and BY noon the large house
and lawn seemed to be almost too small
70 accommodate them all. One Of the
most important features Of the day was
The elaborate dinner, which is seldom
surpassed on any occasion. Rarely, II
evsf, tany family reunion did 80 EN- II
a number Of persons have an average
age as high as did the thirty.two per
sons seated at the first tsbI their aver
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-08-12

age was over 70 years. After dinner
the time was pleasantly spent In relat-
ing "reminiscences Of the past, aod var
lOus games of amusement were indulg-
ed In by the young folks. Every per
son present heartily joined In saying
they had 3 pleasant time, and would be
In attendance at the next family re-
union, which viii be held August 9TH,
1887, at l. Holders residence, one mile
and half north of MassillOn.