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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

The last grand jury found a true bill
against A. $. Biddlson, Baptist preacher
who lives about two miles south Of Fort
Worth, for stealing horse from Cas-
Edwards The indictment was from
some cause overlooked and Blddlson was
not arrested until yesterday, when Officer
Tucker brought him In, Biidison did
not succeed In making bond, aud went
to the county jail. lie protested TO be
greatly astonished at the charge, and
stoutly maintains his innocence.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
THE COWBOYS DEFENSE.
The Indian Territory Pianist Places Him
self on Record.

The Indian Territory Pianist Places Him
self ON Record.
Special to the Gazette.
NEW York, March is.--A o. Babel,
the cowboy pianist, writes TO an evening
paper to-day In your article headed
tIs the Cowboy FraudS" you print an
interview with f'an artist in the employ
of steinway & Sons,n IN which you say
that ~ must have received considerable
instruction in muslc;'i secondly, that 81
read music toierably well;n third, that
~ used 10 play nightly In S. Wheeler's
beer saloon;" fourthly, that "the cow
boy himself was not around to-day to
deny the story which comes from Texas
that he is a professional musician and
travelled for a musical house at Bren-
ham"
In reply can only state that firstly,
never received any musical education.
/ 40 NOT know note Of music aud have
TO make my own notations In order TO re-
fresh my memory.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

specini TO tho cs,cu &c, '''

Special 70 tho Ghscue.
BAGwRrls, TgN., March Is 1--WE had a
freight traiu each way yesterday, tho first
n several days The passenger going
west to-day we learn Is live hours late
from some cause,
We are having nice weather 60 the
great delight Of The farmers.
Mr. J w, rimmins young lawyer
from San Angelo, Tom Green county,
Tex, was married 90 Miss Ida Jones %
this place yesterday evening and bought
tickets for New orleans and left on tho
east.bound train. We wish the young
couple pleasant trip and happy lie,
Mr.. Timmns IS very pleasant young
| mnn.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
GatesviIle.

special 10 tho GAzcuc.
GATEsvu.LE, TEX, March ls.--A pres.
sure has been brought 20 bear from many
sources upon DR. w, e. Brown to become
n candidate for representative, DR..
Brown has lately been editor Of the
Gatesyillc Sun. He had long Legislative
training in Missouri before coming TO
Texas. II is generally accepted that no
better choice could be made.
g. G. Goodson OF Hamilton will likely
be a candidate for the same position,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

some forty authorizing their names
paced on The roll The frst meeting Of
this prayer meeting will DO held At the
Presbyterian church nexf Sunday Of
O'Clock D. M The union revival services
VIII be continued ~ tho remaining
preachers during the balapce Of the week
at the courthouse, and II h earnestly
hoped more VIII conclude 10 lose sight
OF ielf, believe on Christ and bc saved.
before leaving on the train this morning,
Mr.. Pearson delivered y short sermon a.
the depot 20 quits couconrTe, who went
10 zee him OF, and az The close Of the
service there were Two conversions The
good seed sown by tho evangelist here Ia
the last ten days VIII grow and blossom
out 81 Christianity lOr many d long year
In the future. The prayers d The people
OF God follow hiii 50 hia iabora M Bryan.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
snyder.
oorresponaence Of me ,,s.el.e.

Correspondence OF the Gazette
SNYDER, TENy March lC Our little
town Is in hqbbnb over petition for
prohibition which is being circulated and
viii be presented 10 the commissioners
court tomorrow From the present indi.
cations the "dryn will win the battle, al
nearly every man In town has signed the
petition.
Married at the Green house at O'Clock
q. m, MIR. Fiarnor Leonard Of Kent
county 70 Miss Ethel Powhultz Of Crosby
county, w. IL Greene officiating.
Married AZ the residence Of the BRIDES
father, Mr.. Alfred Newman 10 Miss lIet-
tie Watley, all Of Scurry county, Aifed
Slonni officiating.
Hon. Charles Scheuber VI the Fort II
In town.
There Is another wedding on the tapis
IN which one Of our business men figures.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

1t Is said 10 regard to the suit of the
law firm Of IIogsctt & Greene against the
city, for $1,000 for professional services,
in which they were lately given 5000
with Interest by a county court Jury
that neither the plaintiffs nor the city l.
satisfied. The first want the full amount
sued for and the chances are that both
parties will move an appeal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
Killed BY His Driver.

Special 10 the Gazette.
SAN SABA, TEX, March rs Judge llor-
ton Of Llano came over yesterday to San
Saba 10 defend young man, now In jail
for theft, on an examining trial. After
the trial was over, the necessary bond
was made aud the prisoner was released,
lie (the prisoner then, with Horton aud
his driver, got In the buggy and the three
all lett for Llano. They were drinking
very much After travelling thirteen
miles from town, Horton and bis driver,
william Van, had dispute over driving
the team too fast. They stopped and got
out Of the buggy, when Van shot Horton
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

Correspondence OF the Gazette.
FoeNEY, Tx March 49, Forney has
about 800 population now, aud Is situated
In very tine agricultural country, in fact
II Is the center Of the best portion OF the
state, and ~ surrounded by numerous
fine farms Just now there Is more ac-
tivlty among the agricultural implement
men than any other class OF merchants.
Farmers are very busy preparing their
lands for another crop, and are consplcu-
ously absent from the streets these days.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

Rev Dr. Male, pastor Of the Fort
Worth Presbyterian church, is under
stood to have IN contemplation sermon,
or lecture, intended especially for the
benefit Of the young men of Fort Worth.
The acknowledged ability of this eminent
minister lsa sufficient guarantee OF an IN
teresdng and instructive address.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
Sulphur springs.

special TO tho Gazette,
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEX, March S.
The First National bank of sulphur
Springs commenced business yesterday
with cash paid up capital OF $50, 600.
II was badly needed.
Farming interests are progressing
splcndidly this week.
Interest Is just nov centering In the
city election that comes of In April.
Coup,y candidates are beginning TO an
nounee right lively.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

special TO the Gazette.
PEcos CITY, TRNu March ls- Frank
Wallace came in this evening from tho
mountains aud reported that ho had
found man dead about six miles from
his camp He seemed Go have beon dead
for two or three months, and he Is sup.
posed 20 be 4 shcep-herder by the name
OF c. + Thomas, who has been missing
since Christmas,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
itailway Damage suit.

special TO tue Gazette.
pArNGRRFiELp, Tx, March u.s. The
nrst case called before our district court
this morning was the case OF Ben Boon
against the Missouri Pacific railway for
e$lli000 damages, claiming he was elected
from II train while IN motion The Jury
returned verdict for $1,000 The rail.
way will appeal the case
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

DR. John Collier, president Of the Mans.
heid college, was in the city yesterday,
en- route for Dallas. He stated TO a
GAAzErTE reporter that Mansfield was on
> boom because OF the approach OF the
Fort Worth & New Orleans--over thirty
ton.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

special ~ the Gazette.
SwEHrwArER, Tsx., March rs. TIE
commissioners and county Judge OF this
county approved to-dgy petition for the
organization Of Fisher county, which
county has heretofore been attached to
this, Nolan The new county viii he us.
trictod and order given at once for an
election.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
bartlett


0FNuihi W Nht SAAtltc.
BARTLETT, TN, March rs. Our
town has begun to feel the eject of the
strike, but not TO any great extent, Coal
oil and lard were exhausted, but have
been repleuished by express,
All is quiet and peaceable The strikers
have many strong advocates here who
pray Tor thoir success.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

Tftsn, Tx March is. Clara Louise
Kellogg who was 10 sing here tonight,
failed 90 make connection on account OF a
burned bridge en the Texas & Pacific
North Of Marshall,much to the dlsappolnt.
ment Of our people.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
Baird.
Special TO The Gazette.

BAIRD, TEX, March ls.-ono Of the
fine Norman horses brought here by Mr.,
l.. A. Rsrrop from Iowa died last night.
lie was worth about one thousand dol.
lars.
jim Holland aud Jim COPYRIGHT
passed through Baird this morning and
were met at the depot by large crowd
OF friends.
Judge Ross and his wife from Mexico,
Mo, are visiting the family Of Capt. J. l.,
Lea.
Miss Mary Borland from Georgetown Is
visiting the family of Col. Beatic.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
oiaburne.


Special 20 tie Gazette
CLEBURNE, TEX, March is. The case
OF Schneider & Davis W. = N. Hudspeth
Co. Is progressing IN the county court.
IL Is a suit on accepted draft and IL cxclt-
ing considerable interest
Six thousand dollars Of the insurance
paid and II Is thought that the remainder
viii be paid without any trouble. The
steps towards building another house.
Mrs. Barry OF Corsicana, mother Of Mr..
S. b. Allen and OF Mrs. S. A. Greenwich,
Is 10 the city on a visit.
Col. A. W. DeBerry Of Fort Worth was
here to-day
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

Special to ihe Gazette.
FoRr Eluorb Tax, March ls.--rhu
citizens IN this vicauity are very much
pleased over the prospects Of the force at
this point being strengthened, which
would undoubtedly bea wise plan for the
government 10 pursue.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

licenses to marry were issued yester-
~ 70 TWO couples Henry Williams
Nj sophia Tucker, a colored pair, and to
IS John cleary and Miss Addle Miller.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

through the body, killing hm almest IN
Stantly, The murderer Is sim at large,
though the officers are after him.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

Meeting Of the lakewood Cemetery goess.y.
Ail members Of this society are re.
quested to meet at the residence Of Mrs
y. z. Evans, Friday the 18Th, at O'Clock
p. m BY order ofthe president
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
MARRIAGE GUIDE


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~ ~ currency, Over atp <sesfia. tsE lieieiss ~
afs mst msffy shg oct rtl msbhq = ssnsfbeee ftfN
decay f1estf esiaaeg fle ler ~ az 80
~ t1sfatfd fba puft91ff ~ Asqtt ri
dssgyseit fhoas ntsa % mtaIps psffists stssii
fadik a esghtfe ~ rgaj aipif 1sfifEff the. ~
asf ~ srfssy spa'st ssira ssaAS tsss sf'st NSH
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19
Fort Worth Green House


LADIES ,pegat coSpcs
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

soda-water with shaved ice at Wells
drug store, 500 Houston
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

The Finest Il ,xor- 10 The woria
! Anderson gun sioie.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-19

own business % suit themselves Is wrong
ard tyrannical.
Resolved, that being nation Of free.
men the same law which protects men I'M
tneir right to organize should protect the
inaNidusl against the assaults OF such
ORGANIZATION, and that She spirit OF intiini.
cation evinced by such organization IN
Inc instances now before the public Is at
variance with shclr own professions and
nnrtul 70 the interests Of the community.
ana That the cause Of the humblest indl.
Vidual in any community Il the cause OF
every member OF that community.
Resolved, that any interference with
inc legal right Of individuals In the con
quot Of their own business assuming 10
dictate to whom they shall sell or from
whom they shall buy, or Whist they shall
sell or what they shall buy, Is despotisni
more intolerant and intclerable than any
yet complained OF BY the men who now
seek to exercise such interference, and
utterly destructive OF all law and order,
and Is In fact substituting the license OF
the boycott for the license aud protection
of the law.
Resolved, that a. the state Of Texas has
always Invited the Investment of capliAl
IN railroads and other great enterprises
tending TO the public benefit, that the eli.
iaeus OF Fort Worth believe that capital
SO Invested IS entitled to the same pro.
lection accorded the humblest citizen.
4 Resolved, that railroads being neces.
sity to our civilization and needs, any
unwarmnied interference with then
should meet with the condemnation Of ali
I people.
Resolved, that copy OF these rcso
/ lutions be forwarded TO the knights oI
Labor, Farmers alliance and railroad
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-12-31
Modern Rose Culture.

Il seems that the first impulse given
TO rose culture in France was at the
commencement OF the present century.
under the auspices of the Empress
Josephine. At that time it appears
that rose seeds, obtained from all parts
of the world, were sown annually. II
.npea-s that any new varieties raised in
this way were moi purchasable, but eS.
changed for other plants to such nur
serymen as would undertake to distrib-
ute them. At this time it seems that
there were eighteen hundred varieties
ofroses in France, but not more than two
thirds of that number were considered
to be worthy of cultivation. Standard
roses were quite as much in favor as
they have been at any time since. 1t
was not an unusual sight to sec them
eighteen feet high. and sometimes from
ten to fifteen sorts were grated on one
brier. Garden.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-12-31
TAKING BACHELORS.
a Custom in Vogue i'm Maryland I'm AM
Revolution Times.

A Custom in Vogue i'm Maryland in Ante.
Revolution Times.
The veNed questions of revenue and
taxation have occupied the ablest minds
of every Macon, and in every decade
some Few suggestions are made with
the promise of at last solving the diff
cult problem. Any plan that promises
to be of benefit to both the taxpayer
and the public would be welcome an
nouncement. The latest effort in this
direction comes from France. where the
question nf taxing bachelors has taken
shape. A petition has been sent to the
Chamber Ct Deputies which says that
in Paris aloe there are nearly 500. 900,
while the married men are but little
more than half that number.
This tax is nothing new, and if it were
enforced it would be but another in
stance in which history repeats ITSELF"
The French convention, as well as the
old republics. adopted it. and in Spain
the women were allowed to drag bach
elors into the Temple of Hercules and
administer severe castigatiOn to them.
But it is not necessary to go from
home to find instances.wherc bachelors
were taxed. Among the oldest and
best preserved church records of old
parishes in Maryland are those of the
Spesutia Church in Hartford County.
one book being written on parchment
and giving some interesting facts dating
back to colonial days. The vestries
then exercised a soft of magisterial
power, and in the old record referred
to there is not only an account of mis-
demeanors which were tried and pun
ished by them. but they also levied
tax on bachelors, the tax ranging from
100 to 500 pounds of tobacco, that COM
modify being a legal tender for all
de3ts, including the minister's salary.
The record gees on to give a list of
taxable bachelors in the parish in the
year 17G0, which list was affixed to the
door of the church with a notice attach
ed requesting those whose names APP
peared to show cause within reason
able time why they continued in state
of single wretcnedness. The number
of maria ges during the ensuing year
evidenced the effectiveness of the tax
that had been imposed Ba!tjnsore
HeruM
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-12-31
WIT AND WISDOM.

"A mans opinion, if it is an honest
one, is entitled to respect even if found
to be Chicago journal.
A man should believe only half that
he hears. 1t makes good deal of diff
ference width half, however,
ton Free Press.
old lady Suffering from hiccoughs,
to drug erk)-Young man. want
to get some liquor Clerk (hastily)-
Can't do it, madame. You've had
enough alre- Old lady (frigidly)-
Some liquorice.-M T. Graphic.
Following Directions.-Mrs. Nc
Fudd-Och. Pat! and plat are yez do
ing in that tub of water? Mr. McFudd
Faith and didn't the doctor say Oh
times day? Or know my business
The Judge.
One reason why so few persons
build a character which shows itself at a
height above the ordinary plane of COM
mon living is, that only few are will
ing to give the necessary time to work
ing on the foundations which are below
the surface level Chicago Standard.
She was a young woman who adj
mired dogs, and he was a young man
with literary tastes. about to embark
for Europe. ':And l shall go to see
Ouida," he said. after narrating long
list of anticipations. 'Oh. will YOUR
she exclaimed. '.How nice that will be.
Ouida is so fond of dogs" He looked
at her as if she had thrust a dagger
into his heart, but she rattl ed on with
out thought of what she had said
Washington Critic.
"A Danbury Comm citizen had
an unpleasant experience with bull
the other day. He entered box-stall
where the animal was confined, and was
Immediately attacked by the bull. which
had in some manner become freed from
his chain. The keeper kept his pres
ence of mind. and getting down on the
floor crawled into the second STALL The
bull followed him. but with ear-like
agility he jumped into the feeding-rack.
where he covered himself with hay and
remained for four hours before he was
discovered and released from his predic-
ament by neighbor.-Harttorul Post.
What Might Have Been.-A three
pint dog in five-quart muzzle ofheavy
wire was laboriously trudging along
yesterday morning, just after the rain.
when he came to small excavation,
This he mistook for an ordinary Fourth
Ward puddle, and walked into it. The
heavy muzzle carried lis nose to the
bottom, and only his tail remained visi-
BILE. The spectacle of dogs tail furi-:
ously lashing the water attracted the
attention of a neighbOring apple wo-
man. After satisfying herself that it
was not the sea-serpent, she caught
hold of it and set the dog on dry land:
with the observations: III yez had been
a bob-tailed dog where would yez be
now?"-M Y. San.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-12-31
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.

There are only twelve missionaries
laboring among 5000. 900 of Siamese.-
n y Eransiner.
I'm Decatur, Ala, recently man
was arrested who put a counterfeit dol
lar in the contribution box and took out
genuine coins in change.
Prof Sprague resigned the presi-
dency Of Mills College, California. be-
cause it had not received the endow-
ment he anticipated.
Few are aware of the amazing
growth of Roman Catholicism in India
the past few years. The number of adj
herents has Increased from 100000 in
1847, to 1885, 3j5 in 1885.
DIR. Goodwin made the statement
at the recent Congregational Council
that within few minutes walk of his,
church in Chicago there was a section
of the city. comprising sixty thousand
population. without a single Protestant
church. Chicago Mail.
The church edifice at Shrewsbury.
n. j., is III years old, and is built on
the site of an old stone church erected
over 200 years ago. Abide which was
presented by Queen Anne is used in the
service. The Bible is printed in red
and black inks. on thick paper, in quaint
type.-M Y. Sun.
I'm Presbyterian Church in Man
chester, Eng, the Psalms after tho
Revised Version have been introduced
into the service. after having been
pointed for chanting. 1t is said that
the Improvement in the praise Of the
congregation is manifest.
An "Adoniram Judson Memorial
Church" has been projected by Rev.
Edward Judson, of New York, for
which subscriptions will be received
from every part of the world. 1t is ex-
pected the building will be ready for
dedication by August 9, 1888. the hun
dredth anniversary of the great mis-
sionary's birth.-M y Tribune.
"A very marked improvement has
taken place in the British navy in re-
spect to religious matters. Daily pray
ers are now made part of routine on
board every vessel in the navy. and
Sabbath afternoon and evening services
are becoming the rule. Fifty years ago
one service q week was the utmost pro-
vided for.
"A warm-hearted. earnest Sabbath
school teacher. six members of whose
past class have been converted the
year, was asked the other. day what
means he felt had been most helpful in
bringing these scholars to Christ. His
reply was. that, next TO n carefully pre-
pared and praverfully taught lesson, he
was convinced that his personal visita-
ton of the scholars at their own homes,
and his acquaintance with their home
life during the week, had been of the
greatest value to him and to them in his
efforts. Here is an important hint for
other teachers.-Chicago Standard.
When Harvard shall celebrate its
five hundredth anniversary we feel
morally sure that there will be change
of scenery in the gathering. The wo-
men will not be crowded in the upper
gallery at the theater. They will
sit with the graduates in the lower tier.
will wear gowns (without trains) among
the faculty on the platform. will rise
among the distinguished guests to re-
ceive the hOnors of the university. And
it would not be strange if the degrees
should be conferred by the President in
a pleasing female soprano instead of a
manly EliOtOnian bass.-Boston Chris
tion Register.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-12-31
What the Kid Feared.

"What makes you cry so, little boy"
asked a kind-hearted gentleman of
weeping Austin youth.
''Be-be-cause my teacher is sick"
81 expect he will get well again."
$50 do /. That-that' s-what makes
me CRY. boo hoor' and covering his face
with his hands, the poor little fellow
sobbed COMMUNICATIONS Sttings.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-12-31
The Only Objection.

De Twirliger Cat dinner)-Deuced
bore this eating. Pity chap eaw't-
aw-hire man to cat for him.
Bagley-You needn't hire any body
There's a man outside smashing his
nose against the panes. Why not give
him q chance?
De Twirliger-Good idea, baw Jove
but (gloOmily)-No! Suppose, baw
Jove, it didn't agree with him! Ishould
have indigestion, baw J0ye-PhilodeI-
phi0 Call.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-12-31
A Stimulating Ride.

The funeral was over, and few per-
sonal friends were taking dinner with
the bereaved widow.
won't you have some more of the
roast beef, Mr.. Smith," she asked.
Thanks" he replied; II believe ]
will. The ride to the grave and back
has given me quite an appetite. ~
\, San,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-12-31

Geronimo has got over his sulks
and is now in talking humor. Ho
says that bad white men drove him to
leave the reservation. but when asked
what drove him to butcher upwards of
three hundred people who couldn't have
injured him in any way he can't make
any satisfactory explanation. A bad
white man who could bulldoze Geroni-
mo would be hard case, indeed.-CAi-
c01O MuI.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-12-31
FRO BE Continued

The following explanation of the
origin of the word '.neighbor.' by the
proved by many persons who have
passed their lives in city: '.Boor,"
from the Angio-SaXon, is a rustic or
countryman. and near is nigh. Neigh
Dor is nigh-boOr, tie bOor who dwells
near.