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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
A PROLIFIC COUNTY.

\ correspondent writes this very inter
esting letter to THE GAZETTE;
HORNY GROVE, TEN, July 81, 1886
To the Editor OF the Gazette.
see In your paper OF the 30th that tho scho-
lastic population of Tarrant county including
the city OF Fort Worth, is 7ll7. This county
(Fapnin) has 1924, and n great many are sur
pTlsed that we outnumbcr Tarrant, ls there q
county In the state, outside of Grayson, tn 1t h.
a greater scholastic population than FanninS
The scholastic population being 1924, what is
the PROBABLE population of tho county? II was
q little over $1,000 In 1850, with scholastic
population of about 1000. An answer to these
questions through your columns win oblige
many readers,
The complete returns of the scholastic
census are not yet in, and we cannot say
whether there is another county except
Grayson, ahead of Fannin 10 the number
OF school children. Dallas, probably,
comes next to Grayson, and Dallas is
behind the number reported from Fan.
min,
II the report from Fannin county is
correct, there must be amazing fecundity
in the breeding population of that
county From 1000 IN 1850 to 1924 in
1856 shows an increase Of more than 1875
per cent, Of children in six years, The
population OF 5000 in 1880 must now be
about $4,000, The vote, however, does
not tell any such tale, for 1t only in
creased from l54l in 1850 70 asa In
1884 tae rate being only about per
cent.
The GAZETTE is of opinion that there
must be mistake in the figures OF
scholastic population in Fanpin county.
The people there are good Christian ex-
emplars, who believe in and practice the
command TO increase aud multiply"
but we don't see how they can double
themselves in less than Ave years
The strain IS too great Tor human
endurance,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

order and no elaborate addresses we're
attempted. AZ the central stand the meet
ing was called to order by John O'Brien
of Brooklyn and he was followed bv
Messrs. Archibald. Mcguire, O'Reillv.
I3llssert, Duncan and Duly. Among those
who spoke at the other stands were Tom
Ford, William Wallace, James Carney
and Paul'Meyer. While these gentlemen
used great diversity OF illustration and
even of theme, the one subject running
through all addresses was the idea of
making a protest against the persecution
Of the workingman for using the
boycott, and q protest against the
denunciation, curreut in the public
press, and also to cement the knights for
political action. All the speakers, with
out exception, referred in disparaging
terms to the newspapers for the course
generally pursued with reference to the
boycott, aud they all urged the perfectina
of political organization by which their
power might be made manifest The line
was drawn sharply, however, between
peaceful aud violent organization, and
although In the heat and vehemence of
their outcry they frequently gave utter
ance to rather explosive sentiments, they
never failed to correct themselves il any
of the more fiery Of their auditors seemed
inclined to putan anarchical construction
upon their expressions.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

Perhaps we had better go slow in our
quarrel with Mexico, here in Texas, see.
ing that we have nothing to do with the
matter, as a state The settlement Of
the AFFAIR is entirely in the hands Of the
federal authorities, and they are not like
ly to turn II over to a state for final ac-
ton. II Secretary Bayard cannot obtain
justice for Cutting through the ordinary
channels of diplomacy, and It is deemed
necessary TO make hostile demonstra-
ton, nothing can be done without the ac-
ton OF congress. TO that body alone Is
connded the power to declare war. The
states are expressly prohibited from en-
gagiug in war, unless actually invaded,
or in such imminent danger as will not
admit of delay. Untll Mexican army
crosses the Rio Grande we will have to
restrain our Impotence and wait for con-
gress to give the word "Go!"-whlch we
are constrained to say that body is not
likely 70 do
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
She Was Not a widow
Buffalo Eypress


yesterday pretty lady in black boarded
my steamer at jamestown and made the
tour OF the lake. Well, to make long
story shorts she firted-that is, she fIirted
Just wee bit in fun. The object of he
iiirtations was gay and dashing Buffa-
lonlan, who is at the lake this season to
cure his asthmltic affection. He became
deeply Impressed with the pretty one in
mourning, aud was chatting with her like
an oldtlme friend. SO they talked and
laughed together. He told her funny
stories and she read him selection from
book OF poems which she held In her
mana. Thus they passed several hours
lie became more than ever devoted when
the lady came to her destination. He
followed her, and as they parted over
heard the following remarks:
Cant callin he asked.
mot for the worlds!" she replied. "mv
husband would not like it,"
your husbandgn said he IN surprise
"Are you not widow"
mo, indeed am in mourning for nv
dear mother, who died recently" Then
she smiled on the Buffalonian, who rushed
away, after bidding her a gruff adieu with
very naughty word upon his lips.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
HORRIBLY MANGLED.
A Firtmnn on the Texas X Pacific ia
Killed at Taylor.

A Fireman on the Texas X Pacific IL
Killed at Taylor.
Special to the Gazette.
TAYLOR, Ten, Aug. About p. m.
yesterday j. NJ. Finney, said to have been
a fireman on the Texas & Pacific railway,
was killed in the railroad yards at this
place. Finney was standing on the main
track watching an engine pulling out on
a side-track Switch-euging No. 40 was
backing SIX freight cars on the
main track. AS Finney's back was
turned towards this train, he did not see
it approaching. man standing between
the two tracks called to him to look out,
that the train would run over him; but
before he could move the first box struck
him in the back, knocking him fiat on his
face, and the whole train passed over
him, The night yardmaster had
the train backed and found Fnney hang
ing to the ash-pa under the engine, and
stil! alive, though frightiully crushed In
the back ana lower limbs. Medical aid
was Immediately summoned, but the man
died in few minutes after being taken
from under the engine. On his person
were found a number Of papers and So 90
The Coroner's verdict was in accordance
with the above facts. The remains were
inferred at this place at p. m. to-day
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
LABORMEN'S MASs.MEGTlNG.
An Immense but Orderly Gathering OF
knights of Labor in New York.

An Immense but Orderly Gathering OF
knights of Labor in New York.
NEW York, Aug, 1.-The mass.mee
Ing OF District Assembly No, 80, Knights
OF Labor, at Union Square last night.
was tremendous success. Fully twenty
thousand people were present. MANY
persons estimated the crowd at over
thirty thousand. The park commission.
ers would not allowthe erection OF stands
for speakers, so three trucks were used
as substitutes and speaking was carried
on from them simultaneously. One truck
was In front OF the reviewing stand and
the others were at broadway and Fourth
avenue respec lively The speaking began
At s O'Clock and lasted for over two
hours. The speakers were local leaders
Of the knights OF Labor. No ATTEMPT
was made TO have one particu-
larry prominent man who shouid
occupy the greater portion of the
evening, but It was rather an experience
meeting In which short addresses were In
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
sTEPHENsyILLE.
The Summer Normal scbool-Soiled Doves.
A Bigamy Case

The summer NORMAL School-Souou DOVES.
A Bigamy Case.
Oorrespondence of the Gazette.
STEPHENsvILLE, TEX, July Sour
normal school is progressing finely and
Prof. Bryant of Austin is giving general
satisfaction as principal teacher The
exercises are both interesting and In
structiye, and the attendance good. The
school gave public entertainment last
night at the Methodist church in the way
of Rotations by the teachers present, In
which Miss Lortah Knight Of Dallas and
Miss Fannie DeBerry of Fort Worth dis
tingulshed themselves. After the recita-
tions an old-fashioned spelling-bee was
engaged in by the teachers and citizens
generally, which was interesting TO the
spectators but Notifying to many of the
spoilers, Another public entertainment
will be given Saturday night at the Bap-
list church, in which the question of
compulsory education will be discussed.
Two soiled doves were before the coun-
ty court yesterday on a charge of keeping
a public house of ill-fame IN Dublin, but
the proof failed to establish their guilt
and they were discharged by his honor,
Judge Young.
The case of the State of Texas VS.. W.
M. Page, charged with bigamy, was ex-
amined before Justice Aber this week,
but the proof being insufficient TO hold
the defendant he was discharged.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

THERE seems to be authority in ancient
lore for much of the present day slang
"Come OFF," which has quite usurped the
place of "cheese IT," has its place in ola
Morte d'Arthur" written in 1863. Sir
Gawain,i in his challenge to Sir Launcelot,
says "Sir Launcelot, and thou darest
doe battaile, leave thy babling and come
off, and let us ease our hearts," A cen
fury before in Chaucer's parliament OF
Foules," the following occurs;
"Cum Of" they cride, alias ye will vs. shcnde
"whan shal you're cursed pletynge have an
pndc"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
WHO Is THE MURDERED MANI
The Inquest Fails to Reveal the Identity OF
the Man Found Near san Antonio
gnactal IN Tho Eagatto

The Inquest Fails to Reveal the Identity of
tho Man Found Near san Antonio
Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Aug. The jury
in Justice Crawford's court yesterday
concluded the inquest on the body of the
murdered man found on Prospect Hill
last Sunday, The only witness was Mrs.
Annie Churchill, who lives at the inter
section Of the Castroville road with West
Commerce street She testified that at
about shutdown on the pod inst. she
noticed man whose description
corresponds with that OF the murdered
one pass her house with large bundle in
his hands. she remarked his appearance
particularly for the reason that he re-
sembled her husband At a late hour
that night Mrs. Churchill heard loud
gun or pistol shot about six or seven
hundred yards from her house, but
further than this she knew nothing. No
further clew can be discovered as to the
mans Identity. Hawthorne, the St,
Louis drummer, is still missing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
A SWISS TRIBUTE TO GLADSTONE,
His Splendid Fight for Home. Rule Worthy
of All Admiration

of All Admiration.
"In the violent electoral fever which
the British monarchy is now experience
ing" says the Basler Nachrlchten "there
Is one spectacle which astonishes the
world. Men may be well or ill-disposed
toward Gladstone; they may be no ad-
mirers Of his foreign policy, nor OF his
interminable speech-making; but it is
everywhere felt that it is a truly magnifl-
cent spectacle to see this one solitary
man standing in conflict against whole
army of foes. We see Gladstone, at the
close of his life, undertaking such task
as hitherto IN the worlds history none
but young, fresh, aspiring men, new to
public life, have dared to venture upon
namely, to bid defiance to the most
fixed and deeply rooted in prciudices
of his fellow-countrymen Gladstone
goes to the combat with the daring be-
lief that the masses of the nation are ac-
cessible TO the word of conviction,
and can be won over to enthusiasm for a
reform by presenting it to them in its
highest and most ideal point OF view
The incapacity to acclimatise new ideas,
and to sacrifice personal prejudices to the
advantage of the whole nation, with
which Gladstone Is fighting, is found
chiefly in the ruling classes OF England,
in the aristocracy of culture, of birth, and
OF finance. In conflict between a nation
and its privileged classes there is, of
course nothing new" observes the Swiss
paper; but in England the sundering of
the classes from one another is deeper
and more emphasized than in any other
European land. 1t is still the most
medieval of the nations. There
are many more ancient fortresses
to be stormed in 1t than there were in
Germany. The individual citizen of Great
Britain undoubtedly has much fuller
range OF individual liberty than the Ger
man citizen yet enjoys. But side by side
with this there still exists in England a
rlght OF the tirst-born,a privilege to legis.
late derived solely from aristocratic
blood, an Isolated and peculiarly privi-
legged social and political caste, such as
no longer can be found in the same ex-
traordinary degree anywhere else in
Europe. 1t is against this firmly consti-
tuted force-to which the scholar, the
mobiles by birth, the state clergy, the pow
erful lawyer profession, the high finance,
the great manufacturers, and the infu an
tlal regiment of the great brewers, all
now add their support-thst Gladstone
mas opened his campaign and he is wag-
ing IT with heartiness and daring which
are indeed worthy of all admiration
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
INDIANA VENDETTA.
An Excursion winds Up in a General Row
and Two Fatalities.


PLYMOUTH, IND, Aug. Lake
MaNenkuckee, sixteen miles south of this
place, a quiet summer resort, was the
scene OF Il bloody row yesterday after
noon. From meagre reports it seems
that two excursion trains, one from Mex
leo and one from South Bend, were
there. The railroad crews and the Nlexi.
can band members became involved in a
quarrel. 1t was finally agreed to &C urn
with their friends TO field to light
1t out. One of the brakemen NJ ned
Mcclure, worsted Leslie, leader OF the
band, who cried "enough," When re-
leased he dew revolver, but before he
could fire it Mcclure knocked him down.
Ia falling he struck a rail and broke his
neck. A general row then took place,
and Mcclure was fatally injured by
being struck on the head with club in
the hands of Conductor Taylor. Several
others, whose names cannot be learned,
were badly, but not fatally, injured.
The sheriff and coroner left Tor the
lake this evening Taylor gave himself
un,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
ROW ArA NEGRO CHURCH.

a General Rumpus Near Winsboro--Sev-
eral People Gut.
Special to the Gazette
WTNsBoRo, Ten, Aug. lat 2 O'Clock
this afternoon the Sabbath quiet was
rudely broken by number Of darkles on
horseback coming into town under whip
in search of peace officers to 60 to their
church, which is situated one mile from
town, TO quell a riot prevailing there.
Our peace officers responded promptly,
and at this time the belligerents are some
under arrest and some being pursued by
officers. The result Of the ARRAY so far
is eight or ten men and boys badly cut or
beaten with clubs or rocks.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

~ Mexico could be induced to quench
her blood-thirsty spirit on Geronimo and
his band, what boon it would be, and
tn United States could easily afford TO
furnish allies from the ranks of men in
this country who are so eagerly crying
out for war, war, war. An obscure edit
or who, by his own statement, perjures
himself, hardly seems sufficient cause for
a resort to arms between two great re-
publics
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

FORT WORTH probably, like other large
cities, has law upon her statutes against
the use of profaue language on the street
Furnishing the offense with fine and inn
prisonment If 1t were enforced the city
treasury would certainly be replenished
and the ears Of ladies' not so often shocked
with oaths which now they must unavoid.
ably hear while passing some of the best
corners of our two public streets.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
SHOT IN THE BACK.
A Thisf Kills His Pursuer While Searching
His Wagon

JOPLIN Mo-, Aug, LA cold-blooded
murder was committed near Bellevllle, a
short distance from this city, yesterday
afternoon. u o. Sanders and compan-
ion, both of Newton county, were hunt
Ing for man named Ed Brown, who had
stolen farmers harness. On arriving
near Belleviile they overlook Brown, who
was riding in q covered wagon. Sanders
expressed his intention of searching the
wagon, and Brown offering no interfer.
ence, proceeded to do so. Sanders en-
tered the wagon, and while his back was
turned Brown drew revolver and shot
him twice, killing him instantly. The
murderer escaped, and, although large
posse Immediately began search for
him, he has not yet been captured.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
FRANCO TEXAS LAND.
Annual Meeting at Weatherford--New Di-
rectOrs Elected.

Annual Meeting at weatherford-New Di-
rectOrs Elected.
Special TO the Gazette.
WEATHERFoRD, TEX, Aug. 1.-The
FrancoTexan Land company completed
their work yesterday They reelected
Judge A, j. Hood Of this place president,
and M. L Gaybet of Paris, France, vice
president, They elected us usual board
of directors cfithirteen members, ten Of
whom reside in Paris, France, and three
in this city. Judge A. J. Hood, j. w.
Stephens and j w. Squires are the three
from this place. Considerably more
power is invested in the president than
heretofore, as the bylaws were some
what changed. This was done to avoid
the trouble heretofore occasioned
by the action Of some Of the sec.
retaries, The meeting passed off quietly
and tremendously, and there is no doubt
Is to the legality of the proceedings, as
has been charged at previous meetings of
this nature. The business of this land
company which Is the largest in the state,
will in the future be more profitable to
the stockholders than heretofore. With
the supervision Of Judge Hood, the bust
ness will be conducted in strict business
way
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
WACO.
The Heroine OF the Sensation Improving
MethOdlst Camp Meeting.

The Heroine of the Sensation Improving
Methodist Camp Meeting.
Special to he Gazette
WACO, TEX, Aug lit was feared
last night that Mrs Mclaughlin, the
heroine of yesterdays pistol and cow
hiding sensation, would die, as she is
enciente and the excitement had COM
pletely Frustrated her. She is better to-.
day, however, and IL is said has effected a
reconciliation with her hush nd.
The Southern Methodsts are conduct.
ing camp meeting under a gospel tent
pitched within the city limits. Rev.
Horace Bishop, pastor Of the Fifth Street
Methodist church, is in charge of the
services, which are growing in Interest.
The attendance tonight WAS immense.
a movement is on foot to have mass
meeting Of the citizens Of town and coun-
ty held in this city on August Is to take
steps to secure free foot-brdgG across
the Brazos at this point. The outcome
Will probably be the purchase by the
county OF the magnificent sus ension
bridge now spanning the river
Rev James II. Il phey, the deceased
Methodist minister, was buried this morn
ing with religious aud Masonic ties. The
attendance was very large
Cartwell, IIlgginson & Co., ha' Eers, re-
tire from business tomorrow. The step
Is taken because of IN health 81 members
OF the firm. They have ample pital and
have done good business.
Peter McClelleud, ST., the lsrgest real
estate owner IN the city, an aged man, is
quite sick
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

"a READER" writing from Ballinger,
asks who is president Of the Texas &
Pacific Railway company, and if the Mis-
souri, Pacific uses any of the track of that
road? The Texas & Pacific is in the
hands of receivers, and is operated by
their agents, ex-Gov John G. Brown and
Lionel Sheldon. The Missouri Pacific
cars run over the Texas & Pacific track
from Whitesboro to Fort Worth
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
sent Up 70 { Three Yenru.

CINCINNATI, ONO, Aug. III. Terny,
convicted of fraudulently counting 2OOC
ballots as Judge of Precinct A, Fourth
ward, at the October election in 1886,
was yesterday sentenced to three years in
the penitentiarY, the extreme penalty OF
the law
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

wHEN Parson Downs OF Boston gets
through expurgating his church he had
better import few prominent Turks to
introduce the Mahometan religion and
help him run the establishment, as their
experience Is larger and longer than his
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

QUIETLY and persistently, but not the
less thoroughly and effectively, Capt.
Paddock has worked for the Rio Grande
road, and success has at last crowned his
efforts. Let Fort Worth show the capi-
talists whom he has enlisted in the enter
prise that 1t appreciates the merits and
importance of the road by raising a sub
sidy TO-DAY.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

wHrN the thermometer registers io5
In Dakota the Western star OF empire
seems to be transformed into sun, and
the enterprisIng young man who has TAX
On Greeley's advice will sigh for the dim
twilight OF Eastern lands.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

THE New York socialists have nomi-
mated Henry George as candidate for
mayor. He has the same privilege that
Dogberry had when he desired to be
written down, but from the ability he dis
plays in his writings, it is doubtful If he
ayails himself Of the opportunity.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

AND now Ned Buntlin's posthumous
works are to aflllct the public, in which
he will probably prove as prolific as Col
Inns. Like Samson, they are mlghtier in
their death than in their lives, but the
much-erduring public are not Philistines
that they should be visited by such a
scourge.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
FATAL RATTLEsNARE BITE.
an Arkansas Girl is Ri Twice and Dies n
Few Hours Afterward.

Special to the Gazette,
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Aug. miss
Allie Barker, the youngest daughter OF
Capt Il E.Barker OF Logan county, was bit
by rattlesnake Friday and has died
from the effects of the wound. The family
were occupying house at Flat Top
mountain and in some way the girl dis
covered the snake in corner. IL fastened
its fangs in her arms twice before beng
killed. Physicians did everything medi-
cal skill could suggest to relieve the girl,
but she fingered in agony, dying several
hours later.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
snver Lont Rnk,nr pnwa.-

Never falls when the directions are fol-
lowed, hence there is never word Of
complaint heard against 1t. The lnex-
Perlenced cook is able to make as good
bread with it as the professional baker
simply because Its Ingredients are so
compounded as to make failure inpossi-
ole when the directions are followed. A
srlAi Is al That Is necessary TO make IL In.
holds. nouse
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

THAT anarchist who refused flowers
showed more idea Of the external fitness
OF things than those women who presented
them. For all things there is purpose,
but it is an unsolved conundrum for what
such women and mosquitoes were Gre
ated
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02

IT WOULD seem that this country has
not profted by the example of EuropeaL
countries on the Chinese policy. The
Chinese make this their Ireland from
which they derive riches to spend abroad,
while England, Germany, France and
others draw gold from the Golfers of the
Celestial empire for supplies furnished.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-02
THE FISHERIES QUESTION.
Minister Foster says the Fishing Law
Muht he Enforced.

OTTAWA, ONT, Aug. l.--During visit
to the maritime provinces Minister OF
Maritime and Fisheries Foster spent the
time mainly in personal investigation
OF the complex fisheries question In the
Bay OF Funday. As q result of the Ia
yestlgatlon several measures will az once
be put In operation tor more thorough
enforcement OF law upon the border wa
tiers OF New Brunswick and Maine