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Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

SAL FRANCISCO. Dec. G.-Ealues Of mining
shares were Wei maintained Friday, but the
excitement continued. The failures of Rob-
ert Morrow, John Mackenzie, and Kullman
& Co., bankers, were announced, but had
little effect on the market, which closed gen.
orally higher In ten days $A,00O,000 has
been withdrawn from the savings banks,
showing that the laboring classes are inter
ested in the DEAL and the sales on the ex-
change Thursday aggregated q, 900 shares
the largest for ten years Morrow's losses
are about $3.50, 900, but he claims to have as
sets in excess of 81, 0O0, 900, and the other
firms expect to resume in few days.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
Leading Merchants Indicted,

DECATUR, Ills, Dec. 6.-Macon county's
grand jury has brought in thirty-eight more
indictments, making total Of 165 for the
term. OF this number, eight are against
leading merchants who are charged with
carrying on lottery schemes for several
years, the same being advertised as donation
dra wings The arrests will follow in few
days on bench warrants The finding is an
innovation in this section Of the state, and
naturally gives rise to much bitter feeling.
Several of the merchants may fight the
charge, and make test case to be carried to
the supreme court,
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

captains reported at police headquarters Sat
urday morning In obedience to orders sent
out Friday. Superintendent Murray read
over to them Mayor Grace's letter and the
resolutions adopted by the commissioners and
told them the law preventing illegal Sunday
traffic must be enforced in a fair and i'm,
partial manner.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

OGDEN, Utah, Dec. 6-J. B. Stoddard,
born of polygamous father, recently came
out against the Mormon church. Friday
night, before crowded house, he exposed
the secret workings of the Endowment
house, all which he has experienced person
ally. He is the first young man to come out
boldly against this institution. His actio.
causes considerable CONSERVATION among the
priests, several of whom tried to induce him
to desist. He goes to Chicago next week.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

COLUMBUS, Ind, Dec. Cor oner Morris
went to Wilesboro Saturday and exhumed
the body of Mary A. Case, poisoning being
suspected She was taken i'll in the evening
and died before morning. Money to the
amount of $1,000, she was known to have be-
fore her DEATH has never been found. Tho
contents of the stomach are in the hands Of
chemist and developments will be made in
farr InN-S
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

was not responsible for her actions The un.
fortunate young la iy kept up her singular
behavior until the finish of the performance.
She is from Cleveland, Ohio, and is said to
be an heiress. She is visiting some we'll
known society people here. The affair is
deeply deplored.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

New YORK Dec. q "A remarkable faith
cure story comes from a little village in New
Jersey. Jennie Smith, young Catholic
girl residing in New Vernon, claims that she
has been miraculously cured of spinal disease
of five years standing. She fell and frac-
tured her spine in 1881. Doctors were called
in, but they were unable to do anything for
her. A few days as Father. Farrell, of Nor
ristown, visited her and prayed with her.
Upon leaving he told her to pray. While
Father Farrell was on his way home Miss
Smith got up from her bed and walked down.
stairs, to the surprise of her parents. The
news was soon spread, and people from all
over the immediate vicinity are calling to
Spe har
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. Ga man named
Miller, aged 50, started from Magadore, a
few days ago, for trip across the country.
Not Icing heard from, a party Of citizens
Friday started in search of the gentleman,
and word reaches here that his body was
found frozen stiff in a swamp Friday even
ing. 1t is supposed that he became bewil-
dered in the severe storm of Thursday and
was frozen to death,
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
William III. vanderbilt's Remains.

QUARANTINE, s. l., Dec. 6.--The body Of
William H. Vanderbilt was removed Friday
from the receiving vault in the Moravian
cemetery at New Dorp, s. l., to its final
resting place in the massive granite mauso-
leum on Lighthouse hill, Ocean terrace, the
highest point in the, Mofavian cemetery.
The utmost precautions were taken to secure
secrecy in the removal, and only the detect.
ives who have been guarding kthe remains,
the cemetery employees and three member OF
the Vanderbilt family were present.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
MORE DENlALS.
"Doc" Wilson's Story Denounced by His
Mother and Sister.

DOC" WILSON'S Story Denounced by His
Mother and Sister.
PUTNAM, Conn, Dec. G-Mrs. Lyman Por.
ter formerly the wife and later the widow of
Jonas Wilsoa, asserts that "Doc" Wilson is
certainly her son and is unable to imagine
why he should want to deny it.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. THE denial OF
G. w. Hobbs that he has any papers relating
to "Doc" Wilson's paternity in his posses
sion is pronounced by the latter ratuitous,
as he says he never asserel it. He threat
ems to make full disclosure that will estab-
lish his filial relations to Noon beyond q
doubt.
WORCESTER, Mas, D C. 6-The elder sis.
ter of doc" Wilson, Ms. G. M. Rice, de-
clares she was present at his birth AMI has
never lost sight of him since. She scouts the
idea of his not being her full brother.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

Robert II. Sliker, commissioner Of public
buildings, and John P. ALE n, a contractor,
were indicted Friday at Buffalo, the former
for fraud and the latter for perjury.
Ex-Governor Kirkwood, of Iowa, was &C.
feated at the recent election in his candidacy
for the house of representatives. 1t was the
first time in his political career Of more than
forty years that he was beaten at the polls.
George w. Tyler, leading counsel for Miss
Hill in her proceedings against ex-senator
Sharon, has been disbarred by the Cali
fornia supreme court for two years, for re-
tanning money recovered on a judgment for
q client
John D. Miles has bought for a syndicate
for $500, 600 a tract of land in Mexico I60
miles long and six miles wide, extending
from Paso del Norte down the Rio Grande
A monster cattle ranch will be established on
the tract.
An unknown person opened the lock gates
of the canal at Delphos, Ohio, early Friday
morning, and in a short time the north por-
ton of the town was submerged and dwell
ings rendered uninhabitable The damage
will reach several thousand dollars
A quiet but intense contest lis progressing
at Springfield, lis, among the clergymenl #
the city for the positions of chaplain to the
house and senate. The stipend is s. per day,
Sundays included, and many of the minis
tiers, it is said, desire the appointment
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
PIeuro-Pneumonia in New Jersey

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Pleuro-pneumonia is
said to be spreading rapidly in Hudson
county, New Jersey, several deaths having
already occurred. The veterinary surgeon
appointed by the board of health says that
unless quarantine measures are adopted at
once and vigorously carried out the disease
will soon be beyond control.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
Notable Death.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Sister Louise
founder and head of the twenty seven houses
of the order of Notre Dame in this country,
died Friday at Cincinnati. Her name was
Josephine Susanna Vanderschrieck and she
was born in 1913 at Berg OPP Zoom, Holland
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
Congressman Price Adopts the Faith Cure

Congressman Price Adopts the Faith Cure
LA CROSSE, Wis, Dec. 6.-The condition
of Congressman w. I. Price is growing more
critical The old course Of treatment has
been discarded and the patient has resorted
to the faith cure All diagnoses show evil
dences of cancerous condition of the stom.
ach, and death is considered only a brief
question of time.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
The Law Unconstitutional.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 6.-Judge Duffy has de-
cided that the bastardy law of Maryland is
unconstitutional as not affording equal pro
lection to both colored and white women.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
ORIGIN of n Famous Phrase.

The following dispatch, written by
Gen. Mcclellan to his wife, from the col
lection of Col. John p. Nicholson, of
Philadelphia, has never before been pub
ished. 1t shows when and by whom
Gen. Hancock was first said to be superb
and explains the origin of the famous
phrase used by Mr.. Daniel Dougherty in
nominating Gen. Hancock for the presi-
dency.
Williamsburg, May 6, 1862, II p. m.
"Mrs. G. B. Mcclellan: The battle of
Williamsburg has proved brilliant vic
tory. We have the enemy's strong works,
the town and all sick and wounded of the
enemy, etc. None of your friends in
jured, though our loss considerable; that
of the enemy severe. The Quaker army
is doing very well. Hancock was superb
yesterday. This is 4 beautiful little town,
AMI quite old and picturesquc.-Ph
delphia Press
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
A VESSEL LOST.
The Mary Agnes de Costa Goes Down
with Fifteen lives.

The Mary Agnes de COSTA Goes Down
with Fifteen lives.
HALIFAX, n. S, Dec. Il w nile trying to
weather Flint island, c. B., during gale
Friday afternoon the bark Mary Agnes de
Costa, from Coston for Glace bay, c. B., to
load coal for Ponce, P. r., ran on reef. Her
foremost broke off, the top mast was carried
away, and the vessel began to dash to pieces.
The Mary Agnes was 344 tons, is owned by
Michael CriSpos, of Arichat, c. B., and is
insured in Boston and Halifax offices for
5000. Her captain and a crew of about
fourteen men were lost.
Garfield Monument Contractor Sued.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 6-Thomas SIM
mons, contractor for the Garfield monument,
was Friday made defendant in a suit for
SI,65S brought by NJ. E. Kavanaugh, a sub
contractor on the monun ent The civil en-
severe criticisms on the monument, which
was built on loose shale or clay, and would
not, they said stand if built as contemplate I.
The trustees and the architect declare that
it would stand, but the plans were finally
changed, reducing the heig seventy -fvelfeet.
1t was out of this change that the suit grew.
The charge is made that Contractor Simmons
will receive $4,000 for his work and make
$50, 900 on the contract. He has had numer-
GUS strikes, and ill-fortune has attended the
work from the start The monument COM
mittee raised 1926, 900, which has been in
creased by interest to 5 80, 900.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
Poisoned by Iolasses Candy,

night the members of the family of Mrs. r
NJ. ROBBERS were all made i'll from eating mo-
lasses candy made in the house. One Of
them named Clara Hodgkin, aged &c, died
Friday night The others are recovering. 1t
10 thought the molasses was impure
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

W. VI. ROMINE. Local AGENT.
G. II. WARREN,
Genl Pass. gent, s.. Paul
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

The Sunday Law in New York.
New YORK, Dec. 6-All the precinct
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
NAME OF COMPANY.

Aetna Insurance Co.
Commercial Union AS
Surance Co.
Home Insurance Co.
Merchants Insurance Co
National Insurance Co.
Phoenix Insurance Co.
Phoenix Assurance Co.
St. Paul Fire & Marine
Insurance Co.
State Insurance Co.
Northwestern ms. Co.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08
ToLEDO. Chic. Dec. 4.

IVILIINI' N'TIKV1
Wheat-Higier and a.i'Tc; cash and De-
cember. S!1sc; January. Si4 My. $3.50. Corn
Firm but dull; cash, a913 May, 4411c. Oats
Firm; cash. ~. Clover seed-Firm; cash
and December, S4.65; January, 4.121S; Febru'
ary SIn
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

MILw AUKKE. VS.. Dec. l.
wheat-Strong; cash, TTc; January. 7SI4c;
May, Sl!xc. Cnrn--Du.l; No z. 38c.-Oats-
Steady-\o. a6;sc. Rye-F.rn: No. Il &c. Bar.
ley-HiSher: No 2. t3sSc.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-08

DETROIT, Dec 4.
Wheat-No. white cash, SJ24c;i 'ashaMichigan
red, S3I1c asked: No2 rel Slisc asked cash: el15c
December &c bid january; size nominal
February; S9c Lid MAY. Corn 9s6c.-Oats-
No. =, .9J4c; No. > white, 81.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
A rIGnr wIrn HORsE.rHIEyGs.

one ohoer and Two BIaokIegs Filled with
Bullets.
Special to the Gazette.
GAINESVILLE, TEX, May S,--Sheriff
Hillto.day brought in and lodged In jail
Ben Pierce, who was severely wounded
Saturday afternoon In fight with Deputy
Sheriff Faulkner and posse OF citizens.
Pierce and another man were driving q
lot Of horses through the county, which
the citizens thought were stolen, They
went TO examine the horses when the two
men opened fire, severely wounding Officer
Faulkner. The fire was returned and the
two thieves fed Pierce was so severely
wounded that he went to farm house
and gave himself up. 1t is thought he
will die The fight took place near Noun
tain Springs, in this county.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Special TO the Gazette.
PILoT POINT, TEX, May 3.--News was
received here yesterday that desperate
encounter took place Saturday evening
near Mountain Springs, Cooke county,
between two officers and two horse
thieves, the latter having in their posses
sion six stolen horses. When the officers
appeared upon the scene the thieves had
halted for lunch, and were grazing their
animals. the officers commanded them
TO surrender, when the firing commenced
One OF the thieves was shot several times
and is thought to be MORALLY wounded.
The other was shot in the mouth and es-
capped with one horse. deputy sheriff
of Bloomfield was shot but not fatally
wounded. Five of the stolen horses were
captured. The excitement In the vicinity
is intense The other thief will be cap.
tured 1t is thought tonight.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04

ArngNs, May Tho situation hega Is
complicated and critical with tie govern.
mcnt owing 10 The recent interference Of
the powers with It's internal affairs The
foreign ministers are gathered az the res
idence Of Sir Horace Rambolt, the Bflii8h
minister, awaiting nnal Instructions from
heir governments. Tho time given
10 the utimatuln 10 Greece ior acenles.
cenee other demlnas expires at ). 10.
this evening
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
Gen. Miles, Telegram.

WASHINGTON, May 8--rhe adiutant
general has received the following dis
patch from Gen. Miles, dated Benson,
Ariz., April 29 "Con1rmed reports
from Calabasas and Nogales state that
three persons were killed about ten miles
north OF tbe lines, and very serious
depredations have been committed south
OF the boundary In Sonora nauY per-
sons were killed and others driven out,
coming up on the Sonora railroad TO Ari-
iona territory. Both Mexican and United
States troops have boon actlpelypursulng,
ono Mexican aud n white man. taken by
the indians, have been lot 90. As far
az possible, the troops are be-.
ing placed whore they VIII be-
most likely 70 Intercept the
hostiles should they attempt TO move
north. The balance will keep as close TO
6eronimo's camp as possible, wherever
they may 70. The difficulty with the
Nayaioes, think, has been satisfactorily
settled and the troops placed In the yicln-
ity Of the threatened district say the Mes.
caleres are reported well disposed and at
work -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.

An overwhelming stock to select from,
where all styles and grades are repre-.
sented and offered at prices that can't be
duplicated In Texas.
Neat, substantial, well-Etting suits are
offered as low as $500.
For $3.50 we show ten different styles,
considered bargain at $40 by others.
We show twenty different styles at
$1,000, in /, 2, 0 and button getaways.
Our $3.50 suits are noted for high
grade material and fine workmanship,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
HIsTRIONIC TRIUMPH.
A Benefit Given mgr. Grsenwan Shows
Home Talent IN Profusion.
Special 70 the Gazette.


Special 10 the Gazette.
GALVESTON, TEX, May 3.-The com
plimentary benefit rendered to Mgr.
Henry Greenwall tonight at the fremont
opera-house by the Galveston Histrlonics
was the GROWING event Of the theatrical
season in this city. In point OF num-
bers the audience was everything that the
most exacting manager could wish for,
as the large auditorium was packed from
pit TO gallery, even standing-room being
at premium. This compliment 70 Mgr.
Greenwall was doubly enhanced by the
fact the audience comprised the beauty,
the fashion and the wealth OF the
Island city's society. The play was
Bulwer's famous emotional drama, "The
Lady OF Lyons, - with Mrs. IL ID. Prince
as Pauline, and Charles Fowler, Jr., as
Claude Melnotte. This was the nrst
appearance Of Mrs Prince on the public
stage, and her grace and beauty, com
bined with the fine display OF dramatic
talent, won for her a triumph which graf.
lied her many friends In the large audi
ence, and proved To them she was not
deficient in native-born talent. Mr
Fowler as Claude scored such marked
success as but few amateur actors any
where have surpassed, aud basket after
basket OF flowers we're handed up for
Pauline and Claude Among other members
OF the cast was Dudley Bryan, city editor
OF the Jews, who az Beauseant, The noble
scoundrel Of the play, demonstrated that
newspaper man could also BECOME a
good amateur actor Miss Grace Carnes
as Widow Melnotte, the mother OF
Claude, In some respects showed herself
the best artist In the cast, while j A. Nc
yitie as Col. Damas played like vet
eran actor. The performance satisfied
Galyestonians that they had a company
Of home talent in their midst equal TO
many pretentIous travelling troupes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
GENTS FURNISHINGS.

Here we show an unlimited supply Of
fine and medium grade Underwear, French
balbriggan, gossamer and isle Under
shirts; Nainsook open-work goods OF
every description.
90 dozen summer merino Shirts, soc.
90 dozen brown balbriggan Shirts, 40c.
40 dozen fancy balbrlggan Shirts, 81 90,
with Drawers to match at Sl00.
Nalnsook Shirts at 90, SO and T5c.
Lace open-work Shirts at 40c.
Fine summer wool Shirts. 81 so; Draw
ers TO match, 81 80.
The celebrated Challenge bleached drill
Drawers, Toe; never before sold for less
than $l,25.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
BOYS CIQIhilg Department.

Our Boys Clothing Department is
household word with the parents aud
guardians Of Fort Worth, the result OF
always carrying the largest stock and
Offering them for the least money.
Boys knee pant suits, $500.
Boys long pant suits, $500.
Boys separate knee pants 50c to $500.
Boys separate long pants, 81 90 to $50.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
USED MS p0P.
one Coon Kills Another for Being Intimate
wilh Hts wife.

special 20 tho Gazette.
Hovsros, TEX, May S.--This after
noona 2 O'Clock John Dow shot and
killed Henry Braxton on Louisiana street.
Both men are negroes. The killing was
on account OF Braxton's intimacy with
Dow'e wife The murderer made his es-
cape and IL siiil at large. An inquest
Will be held tomorrow
LATER-John Dow, the murderer OF
Henry BfoctUn, who escaped this 1fter-
noon Immediately after the killing, came
ia at 1870 O'Clock tonight and aurren.
dered 10 Marshal WiehmAu
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04

LpymuLLK, KY, May 8 "a Timcssps-
90 GRREi While The oonyicts we're going
obs& th9 stockade at the Kensle coal
minla, near Jelllcoi Tenn, THE morning,
three u Them attempted 10 escape a
white convict was shot dead and YIN.
Bradley, colored, was fatally shot through
the body. 4 plot for the escape Of all
the conYicts was dlc5ycred 81 time TO-
Illustrate H.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
BiIla Introduced.

"FVuIHI 70 INC tNhEOtto,
WASHINGTON, May 8. .. The Texas
members introduced the following bills
today Mr. Grain, for the relief OF Mrs.
Caroline Rcchow, for the relief OF
Abraham Levi.
Mr. Miller, TO Incorporate ana combine
VITA the publlc-school system Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia practical training In
mechanical arts, and also the establish.
ment IN said District Of an agricultural
school.
MT, Reagan, 20 authorize the comp.
troller OF treasury TO correct certain
errors Of law In certain consular reports.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
Unlaundered Shirts.

The largest variety; undoubtedly the
lowest prices in the state.
Our 25c unlaundered Shirt leads the
world in point of quality, finish and price
Our soc unlaundered Shirt not to be
matched elsewhere.
Our zoe unlaundered is the same goods
largely advertised by others at 81 .25.
Night Shirts, every grade and quality
We carry complete line OF sizes; 81 90,
l.25, l.50, l.75 and up the finer grades
to $500 each.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
Gents Hats.

Here we sustain our reputation, MS in
ali other departments All the new and
nobby styles are shown in a great variety
at prices positively low.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
PecIinE at orain'a nln.


WASHINGTON, May .. Mr., Caldwell OF
tennessee will provlse his educational
bin introduced last January az substitute
for the bin Of Mr., Grain, reported favor.
ably. The two bills are practically on
the same basis, but Mr.. GRANTS measure,
II Is said Will defeat the entire educa.
tional scheme, as II contains provisions
impossible Of accomplishment. Thesales
Of lands as proposed, VIII, II Is said, not
amount In value TO the fund OF ~ 900 600.
ms stated. A deficit thus arises, aud the
question Is how is II TO be met. Cald-
well claims hts bin win cover the deficit
by requiring that the net proceeds of the
sale OF lands are 70 be used IN supper. Of
free common schools lie predicts that
Grains bill VIII never pass unless lt Is
radically changed and the Objectionable
features eliminated. IIn thinks the house
Will find his bin easier to pass rs IL h
free from Tho objection above stated
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04

special 70 thr GAAettc,
wAsnNGroN, May 8.--roxas postal
changes John W Jordan, commissioned
fourth-class postmaster at Jawet@
Special service changosi Quintet, Ilar.
rlson county, from Lodewlck, modify the
order OF April 20 so as to authorize spe.
cial supply from Diana, six and ne.half
miles, Instead OF Lodewick
Railway ppstoillce service changed
Temple and Brownwood Texas railway
clerks extend their run 60 end AZ Cole
man. Tex, increase In distance twenty.
seven miles, TO take effect May II, the
line to be known as the Temple and Cole
man railway poatofllce,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
TWO ASPIRANTS.
August Belmont and Assistant Secre-
tary FalrchlId After Man
nlng's Shoes.
histof The Bills Introduced In the
House Yesterday by Texas
Members.
caldwell Pnthirg isis Educational niii M
Substitute for Craiu's Inl
Reported ravorabiy.
who wan succeed maan,ns3

speciAit &c the Gasotte.
WASHINGTON, May Bel. Is rumored
that Sec 'etary Manning is about TO re.
Sign and that the treasury portfolio i 20
De rendered Mr. August belmont OF New
YORK Others say Assistant Secretary
tairchlld VIII receive the place.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04

New potAtoe.,
Very fine, at the FORT Worth Grocer
co.'s.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04

seymour eeed ~
hind and hrnls his
~ BIZ Two bullets,
nm fogt.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04
NECKTIIlS.

over 800 different styles, including all
he latest novelties, at prices from sc to
81 80 each.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-04

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