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sherman Men Fighting.

CHICAGO, June 23.-In special to the
World, Ballard Smith says: AT l o'clock l
learn, on authority which consider abso-
lutely unquestionable, that the Sherman
support is in consultation now, and if tits
decided that he cannot be nominated will
throw every vote it can control to Allison
on theafirst or second ballot.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-25
nisnleascd Mith thc PIattorm.

Mr.. Smith Frye of the ST. Paul Globe
has just returned from Chicago and is
glad enough to get out of pandemoniUm.
Speaking of the platform adopted by the
convention, he says that the Western Re-
publicaps are not entirely pleased with
the tariff plank. They were i'm favor Of
the declaration in the platform Of ST.
but, being in the minority, they gave u
with all possible grace.
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CUBA, N. Y, June 23.-As train No. O.,
the "Thunderbolt, on the Erie was near
ing Whitetown switch, early this morn
East and was thrown into ditch. Engi-
neer Trasll was killed and the fireman
and brakeman were very seriously in
tpral
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O'CLOCK r. NJ.
AT CHICAGO. TO-DAY.
Mr. Blaine Asks His Friends to
Refrain from Voting
for Him.
9th BALLOT.
Sherman 244---Harrison 231
The Same Old Dead
Lock.

CONVENTION HALL, tHICAGO, June Zj.-
The convention was called to order ll05.
After prayer the band played Nearer,
My God, to Thee"
Mr.. Hueston, Va, moved that no vote
be counted for anyone not regularly put
in nomination, but this was declared out
of order.
Mr.. Boutelle of Maine took the floor
and read the following dispatches from
Mr.. Blaine:
"EDTNBURGH, June q.
"7'0 Bouteiie and ManlcW
Earnestly request all friends to respect
my Paris letter. BLAINE"
"EDINBUReH, June 20.
"To Boutelle and Manley, Maine delegation,
Chicago:
81 think have right to ask my friends
to respect my wishes and refrain from
voting for me. Please make this and
former dispatch public promptly.
~. G.. BLAINE"
The Sixth Ballot.
The convention then proceeded to call
the roll of States for the sixth ballot,
which resulted as given below:
Alabama-Sherman, IL; Alger, g; Har-
rison, /; Blaine, /.
Arkansas-Alger, H..
Cahfornia-B.aine, l6.
Colorado-Harrison, 5; Blaine, l..
nnecticut-Sherman 6; Alger, 2; Alli-
son, 4.
elaware-Harrison, 8; Gresham, 1;
Florlda-Harrison, l; Alger, o. Sher-
man. 1.
Georgia-Gresham, l; Fred. Grant, 1;
Harrison, q Sherman. 49,
Illinois-Harrison, 3; Gresham, fl.
Naturalization, 90; Gresham, l..
Iowa-Allison, 26.
Kansas-Gresham, 3; Harrison, G; Sher-
man, /; Alger, 2; Allison, 3; Blaine, 3.
Kentucky-Blaine, 1; Sherman, o. Al
ger, 6; Gresham, Q; Harrison, Z; MoKin-
ley, l.
Louisiana-Sherman o; Allison, .; Al
ger, 3; Gresham, ..
Maine-Allison, 1; Harrison, 1; Alger,
Mckinley, ..
Maryland Sherman, G; Harrison, G;
Allison, 1; Blaine, 3.
Massachusetts-Gre /; Mckinley,
1; Allison, 2; Harrison, 8; Alger, 8; Sher-
man, IL.
Michigan-Alger, 2G.
Minnesota-Alger, 8; Harrison, 6; Gres-
ham, 5.
Mississippi - Blaine, l. Gresham 81;
Missouri-Alger, o. Gresham, IL; Harri-
son, .; Sherman, 2; Allison, /; McKin-
ley, |,
Nebraska-Allison, 5; Sherman, 3;
Alger, 2.
Nevada 3; Blaine, 1.
New Hampshire 1; Allison,
/; Harrison, 6.
New Jerscy--Gresham, 1: Mckinley,
3; Harrison, Il.
New York-HaTison, 70.
North Decentralization 2; Alger, o.;
Sherman, IL.
Ohio-Sherman, Is; Harrison, 1.
OIegon--Blaine, l. Gresham, 8.
INSTRUMENTATION, G; Sherman,
81.
Rhode Island-Alison, s.
South DECENTRALIZATION, l. Sherman,
6; Alger, IL.
Tehnessee-B o. Alger, 6; Har-
rison, 2; Allison, /; Sherman, s.
Tennessee-Alger, 6; Allison, |; Blaine,
s; Harrison, L; Sherman, 8.
Texas-Sherman, Z; Alger, 8; Allison,
8; Gresham, 81 Mckinley, 81 Harrison, 1;
Blaine, l.
Vermont-Harrison s.
Nirginia--Sherman 10; Allison o; Har-
rlson, o; Alger ..
West Virginia-Alger, 1; Blaine 2;
Gresham, l; Harrison, 2; Mckinley, /;
Sherman, 5.
Wisconsin-Harrison /; Gresham, /.
Arizona-Alger 2.
Dakota-HarrisOn, 10.
District of Columbia-Blaine, l; AL
ger, |.
Idaho-Gresham, 2.
Montana-Gresham, /; Allison, /.
New MeXico-Alger, l. Sherman, l..
Utah-Allison, 2.
Washington Territory-Greshan 4; Al
ger, /; Harrison, /.
Wyoming-Allison, 2,
The sixth ballot was completed at II :55,
and resulted as follows:
Alger l37
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am for Gresham and ! said 50. al.
ways express my opinions. No one had
any right to complain. ] said nothing
against any candidate. simply ex-
pressed the hope that Gresham might be
nominated. If anybody objects that is
because he is for somebody else"
The Washington critic., 1888-06-25
A nincrencc In slstcr.

"Hov is it, my dear" said l...
to his wife, "that while you an r"f
sister Ellen are so much alike " ".
respects, you are married and aa.
iers to remain single? Surely Doc N9r
had offers enough"
"Yes, love but Ellen was aIwag u0..
difficult to please than L. New Nor.
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A Hoom for NfcKinIey.

Shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon
dispatch, signed by every Republican
member of the House, was sent to CHI
cago, saying that the best interest of the
party demanded that Mr.. Mckinley of
Ohio he nominated
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The Cut Telephone wires.

The Commissioners and their attorney
had conference to-day concerning the
hearing of the injunction case in connec.
tion with the telephone wires which were
cut on Wednesday.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-25
General sheridan's Intcntion.

1t is rumored that General Sheridan is
to be taken to the seashore. Colonel
Mike Sheridan will not verify or con-
trndict the rumor.
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The Fourth Ballot.

CoHvEYTIoN HALL, CHICAGO, June 49,
The convention was called to order at
1920 this morning and Senator Miller
was introduced as the presiding officer of
the day. After prayer and america"
by the band the first ballot of the day
was taken as follows:
Alabama-Alger, 10; Sherman, s; Har-
rison, 1.
Arkansas-Alger, IA.
California--Blaine 16.
Colorado-Gresham,3 3; Allison, 2; Har-
rison, l.
nnecticut-Gresham, 4; Alger, l.;
Mckinley, 1; Allison, 6.
(l0:40-McKinley withdraws. He says
he is instructed for Sherman.]
Harrison, 5; Gresham, l.
Florida-Alger, A. Harrison, 2; Sher-
man, 2.
Georgia-Lincoln, 1; Gresham, l. Har-
rison, q Sherman, 10.
Illinois-Gresham Al; Harrison, 8.
Naturalization 30.
Iowa--Allison, 26.
Kansas-Gresham, 3; Allison, 2; Harri-
son, 8; Blaine, 5.
Kentuoky-Alger, 8; Allison, 2; Sher-
man, TO- Harrison, 6; Gresham, 2; Blame
/; Fred. Douglass, 1 Foraker, l.
Louisiana-Alger, 3; Sherman, 0; Alli-
son, 2; Gresham, 2.
Maine-Sherman, 2; Allison, A; Alger,
3; Harrison, 2; Gresham, 1.
Maryland-Sherman, g. Harrison, s.;
Allison, 2.
Massachusetts Gresham, 1 Allison, Q;
Mckinley, q Sherman, Z; Harrison, s.;
Alger 8.
Michigan-Alger, &c.
Minnesota-Alger, 2; Gresham, 8; Har-
rison, Z.
Mississippi-Blaine, 1; Gresham, 81
Sherman, ID.
Biissouri-Gresham H. Alger, 10; Har-
rison, 8; Sherman, 2; Allison, l; Blaine, l..
Nebraska-Alger, 2; Allison, 8; Sher-
man, 3.
Nevada-Alger, A; Allison, Q.
New Hampshire-Gr 1; Allison,
1; Alger, l.; Harrison, 5.
New Jersey-Gresham 2; Harrison, q;
Sherman, 2; Mckinley, A; Allison, 3.
[Depew announced the vote of New
York. Lawson demanded that the vote
be called. Hiscock, Depew, Miller and
Plat voted for Harrison.
AaS Aigsr s. RldIns RAlIisSn i Harrison S0i sher,
IA poll has been demanded by North
Carolina delegate.
The result of the poll was as follows:
Alger, 6; Gresham, l; Harrison, q sher-
Onlo-Shefman, 4O.
Oregon-Gresham, A; Harrison, /;
Blaine, 1.
Pennsylvania : Harrison, 7; Sherman,
SO.
Rhode IsIand-Allison, s.
South Decentralization, 9; Sherman,
G; Alger, 10.
Tennessee Allison, /; Harrison, 2;
Blaine, A; Sherman, s; Alger, 8:
Texas alison, 8; Alger, 3; Blaine, /;
Gresham, 81 Mckinley 2; Harrison, Il
Sherman, 7-
Vermont Harrison, s.
Virginia-Beng polled-Mahone votes
for Sherman and Wise votes for Harrison,
The vote was as follows: Allison, 81
Sherman. 10i Harrison, s; Alger, 8.
West Nirginia-Alger, 1; Blaine, 2
Gresham, 2; Harrison, 81 Sherman, p
Wisconsin-Harrson, 20; Gresham, 2.
Arizona-Alger, 2.
Dakota--Allison, 8; Gresham, /; Har-
Tison, 4 Sherman, 9.
District of Columbia-Blaine, 2.
Idaho-Alger, 1; Harrison, l.
hiontana--Gresham, l; Allison, l.
New MeXico-Alger, 1; Sherman, L.
Utah-Allison, 2.
Washington Territory-Alger, p Har
rison, 1; Gresham, g.
Wyoming-Sherman 2.
The vote was completed at ll:20 anc
resulted as follows:
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Fifth Ballot.

1t is said that the convention will ad-
iourn after one or perhaps two ballots.
Fifth Ballot.
AS soon as the result was announced
the fifth ballot was ordered.
Alabama-Sherman, o; Alger s. Blaine,
1,aiauison, 2,
Arkansas-Alger ii.
California--Blaine 10.
Colorado-Allison, g.
Observation-Disclosures /; Alger, 2;
Gresham, o; Allison, 6.
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"Harper" for July.

The midsummer number of "Harpers
Magazine" has been received by Mr..
Robert Beall 405 Pennsylvania avenue.
II is an excellent number
The Washington critic., 1888-06-25
A Recess Taken.

Foster of Ohio asked to be recognized
after the formal announcement of the
and moved a recess until u. m. Cries
of mo F" "No p' were heard.
Duffield of Michigan seconded the mo.
ton and call of the States was ordered
to determine the question. Every State
down to Louisiana voted to take recess
with the exception of Alabama, Della
ware, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.
The latter split and gave "a against the
motion. When New jersey was reached
Mr.. Sewell of New Jersey asked that the
roll call be suspended and that q recess be
taken by acclamation. 1t was carried.
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Delaware Harrison, 3; Allison, 4;
Gresham, / Blaine, 1.
Florida-Harrison, 1; Alger, 8; Sher-
man, 2.
Georgia-Gresham, 1; Harrison, 2;
Sherman, 20.
Illinois-Harrison 3; Gresham, Al.
Indiana-Harrison, 20; Gresham, L.
Iowa-Allison, 90.
Kansas-Gresham, 3; Allison, 2; Harri-
son, g; Blaine 4; Mckinley, 1.
Kentucky--Sherman, 7; Gresham, 2;
Harrison, s; Alger, 8; Blaine, L.
Louisiana-Sherman, 0; Alger 3; Alli-
son, 2; Gresham, 9.
Maine-S Sherman, 1 Allison, s; Alger,
3; Harrison, 2; Gresham, 1.
Maryland-sherman, 6; Harrison, 9;
Allison, 4.
Massachusetts Mckinley, I; Gresham,
1; Allison 81. Alger, 4; Blaine, A; Sher-
man, 8; Harrison, 10.
Michigan-Alger, 20.
Minnesota-Blaine, 1; Alger, 3; Har-
rison, 7; Gresham, g.
Mississippi-Blaine, 1; Gresham, p;
Sherman, 10.
AIissourl-Blaine, O. Gresham, 10; Al
ger Ia; Harrison, q Sherman, 1. McKin-
ley 1; Allison, 1.
Nebraska-Allison, 8; Sherman, 3; AL
ger, 2.
Nevada--Alger, 4; Allison, 9.
New ampshire-Harrison 8.
New Jersey--Gresham, 2; Harrison, 4;
Allison, 8; Sherman, 1; Mckinley, g.
New York-Harrison. 5S Blaine, 6;
Alger, 8; Sherman /; Allison, 1.
North Carolina-Harrison, 2; Alger, 0;
Sherman, IL.
Ohlo-Sherman, 46.
oregon-Gresham, 4; Blaine, l; Har-
rison, l.
Pennsylvania-Harrison, 4; sher-
man, So
Rhode Island-Allison, 8.
South Standardization, 2; Sherman,
@; Alger, 10.
Tennessee-H 2; Blaine 4; AL
lison, 1; Sherman, 8; Alger 10.
Texas-Allison, IL; Alger, q Gresham,
81 Sherman, Z; Mckinley, 1; Harrison, 2.
Vermont-Harrison, s.
Virginia-Alger, 2; Allison, 3; Sherman;
10i Harrison, Z; Blaine, 2.
West Virginia-Alger, 2; Blaine q Har.
rison, 81 Sherman, 2; Mckinley, 3.
Wisconsin-Harrison, 20; Gresham, Q
Arizona-Alger, 2.
Dakota-Sherman, 1; Gresham, /; Ali
son, 3; Harrison, 8.
District of Columbia-Blaine, 9.
Idaho-Allison, 1; Gresham, /.
Montana-Gresham 1; Allison, l..
New Mexico-Alger, 1; Sherman, 1.
Utah-Allison, 2.
Washington Territory-Alger, 8; Ores
ham, 2; Harrison, 1.
Wyoming-Sherman 2.
The fifth ballot was concluded at 11:56
and resulted as follows:
AZ
Alger Ii.
Allison...,"...,..,,.,. ,,.,......,.."",..,"...", W
Harrison ",..,''...,.''..,,..,..,''' II,
OreSnam o
Sherman. %
AfoK;,,Io,, i.
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Mr.. GRAIN sENoM,NArep.

Representative William II. Grain Of
the Seventh Texas district was renomi-
mated by acclamation yesterday by the
Democratic Convention at Corpus Christi.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-25

Congressman Brewer Of North Carolina,
who has been wearing full beard all
winter, appeared at the north door yes
terday with a clean shaven face, save his
lip. The doorkeeper failed to recognize
him, and not until Mr.. Nichols vouched
for HIM would the doorkeeper admit him
to the floor. In few days, he says, he
will wear card signed by the Speaker,
WThis is Mr.. Brewer of n. CT
The Washington critic., 1888-06-25

Immediately upon the announcement
Of the result the seventh ballot was taken
as follows:
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ADJOURNMENT IN AUGUST.

Mr.. Cobb of Alabama said to Critic
reporter this morning that talk Of ad-
journing was beginning to be heard. 81
think, said he, IAN effort will be made
to adjourn about the middle OF August.
1t will be impossible for the House to get
away before that timeh
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19
THE NEW MASTER WORKMAN.
intelv.cw Regarding the N,xt Head CT tt
KnIEhts Of LAnof

inteiv.ew Regarding the Nt1t Head CT the
Knights CT Labor.
PIrTsBURG, Pa, Oct. Is W. T. Lewis,
master workman of the Miners National
District Assembly, Knights Of Labor, is
IN the city. Mr.. Lewis is one OF the
Knights whose name has been prominently
mentioned in connection with the cleo
ton tor general master workman Of the
order. In an interview ne said he would
not accept the ofice rendered him. "If
MI PoTderly deeires It he car be Pfesi-
dent, but have understood from him ne
would not be candidate"
us there any foundation for the charge
Which MIR. Barry has made about the or
der?"
eyes, there are truths in what Mr.. Bar
~ says, but il is not proper to have them
published. They are truths that do not
concern the public. By these truths
mean off sreuces existing between q GERS
IS to the different policies they advocated
and SO on. These ere matters, however,
that could be settled at the general as
senbly. II the order OF the Knights of,
Labor cannot reform Itself 1t does not
occur to me there can be reform outside
or amo1s those opposed to it. It Is true
that the order is reduced in membership.
To some extent the presidential campaign
accounts Tor decrease. Another reason is
dissatisfaction with the methods Of the
general ofhceTs. real or imaginary. lam
not prepared to say, think, though,
Powderly has done more to stir up in.
terest in labor movements during the
time he has been General MksterWork-
man thsn any other labor leader has ever
done. However, believe there comes q
time to all labor lesders when their sphere
of usefulness in any one particular Office
comes to an end, not from any fault Of
theirS, but from their position as officers
they have necessarily made enemies by
differing with men in principle, who il
turn make this difference personal one.
Powderly in this direction has stood
longer before the people than almost any
labor leader in this country Ia q national
c laracter,n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19

eldest son of our msrsyred Prest-
dent Abraham Lincoln and WAS
greeted with generous applause. He
spoke An nour, confining his
remarks mainly to the discussion OF the
taIi6. While he WAS speaking the firing
OF s cannon announced the arrival OF
Governor Foraker VINO took sest on the
platform until the conclusion Of Mr.. Lin
coins speech. Quite an ovation was ten
dere d the Governor when he arose. He
devoted himself almost entirely to sn ss-
tack On Taurman's position on the tariff
question. he was frequently spplauded.
A. 8 O'clock the speaking and celebration
ended together.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19

LAFAYETTE, IND, Oct. 1S.-The second
day OF the Republican celebration st Tip
pecsnoe battle ground can hardly be
called q success. From ekrly morning
the rain fall steadily, and by 80 8. N
when the speaking 1t the tabernacle be-
gan, the crowd had dwindied to less than
5000. Irs j. Chsse, candidate for Iieuten-
snt-govsrnor of Indians, Colonel Law OF
Atlanta, Ga, and others, entertained the
crowd until Hon. Robert T. Lincoln OF
Chicago was announced. Shortly ef er l
O'Clock Mr.. Lincoln was introduced IS the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19
Fsnnin County Dem acrsss.
Special to the aszet:s.

Sp6CIAi % hnS 6hL6tsS.
BoNHAM, TEX Oct. 1S.-Msjor B. F
Hayes, chairman OF the Democratic ex-
ecutive committee Of Fl2Din county, has
this evening published list OF appoint
merts for speaking il the county
between now and The election, and has
also named the speakers for the several
towns and places. The object is to
arouse the voters OF this coully sad get
them to turn out on the Gay OF election
and vote SO that Fannin county shall De
entitled to her proper representation two
years from row in the state, congressional
aud district conyen;io0s OF the pxrty.
On Saturday, November 3 at 10 O'Clock a.
N there will be grand rally CT the
Democracy OF the whole county at Bon
ham. Addresses are expected by Gov
ern2T L. S R)si, Hon. y. 3. Culberson,
Hon. 81. D. Mcdonald SD other prom
inept speakers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19
RGily 3SaeIdcR,
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
WAELDER, TEX Oct. IS The grand
barbecue and Democratic rally which has
been looked forward to With CREST artici-
patton took place yesterday. The crowds
began to come IN fron all quarters about
8 O'CLOCK, and 81 $3.50 the spe, ial from
Coz ziles arrived ard wss received with !
salute by the anvil snd burst OF louG
cheers ard applause. Atonce, tie people
being formed in line, marched to the
grounds, headed by the Gonzales band.
Hon. L ". Moore snd James +. Miller
addressed the people before dinner and
Colonel j. Il. McL:ary sud W. S. Fly In
the sfternoon. There WAS grand ball
at night end the shsir VISA grand sue
cesa, the crowd being estimated a. from
1000 to $500 people.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19
Callahan County TO aave a Rally.

Special to the Gazstte.
BAIRD, Tex, Oct. Is The following
distinguished Democrats have baen in
vited By the chairman Of the Democratic
executive committee Of Callahan county
10 be present and address the people 81.
the Dem 1crst!c rally here Oh O;tnoer %:
Governor L. S. Ross, F. r. Lubbock,
George Clsrk, W. II. Cowan, s. W. T..
Lsnhsm, T. 3 Waec!er,'A A Clare, 81
I. Sins and All u. Il. Tol.r. This Will
doubtless be one OF che gTsndest demon
STATIONS In the history Of this county.
The town Will be full Of people attending
District court, AID the C urt will sdjourn
in the afternoon and evening to give place
to the rally.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19
In GOOD Trim.

FeRr WAYNE, IND Oct. IS During
the parade lsss night 81 explosion Of fire.
works resulted in the fatal injury OF Lerzo
Brsuse and the serious shaking up of
several others.
Judge Thurman spoke Fith ease in q
strong, clear voice for torty-eight min
utes, and was distinctly heard Ia ell parts
OF the rink. Juage Thurmsn opened py
saying he could not indulge in any fow-
ers OF rhetoric, and then spoke on the
surplus and tariff and labor questions,
treating the subjects IN about The same
way he has done before.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19

CHICAGO, Ill, Ost. 1s-Hol. J3ncs
G. Blaine cemlined in his rooms q! the
Grand Pacific Hotel today snd received
no callers. he will remain here til Sat.
urdsy evening when he will address {
meeting at Battery G.. ArmOry. The
local Republicans ere making prepsra-
tons fer great demonstration On that
occasion.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19
yhurmsn K,sohs,I ad,,napo oils:

INDIANAPOLIS, IND Oct. 1s.-Judge
Thurman and party arrived here few
minutes before 8. 1t WAS 8 heavily loaded
train, the eight coaches beiog literally
jammed witn msss Of enthusiastic,
shouting Democratic humanity, uhose
cheers gave response 20 the greetings Of
the people along the way. The Judge
will ramsin here quietly at the Grand no
tel until Saturday morning, when ne will
go to Brezl to close his Indiana cam
ps:gn. M spaeca will be made in this
city, 10 hail of suti cienG size being o.
tainsble,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19

rousirg cheers for the Judge at Fort
Wave last night, and press represen g.
tives; and had g special efcort Of 100 uni
formed members of the Fort Wayne Hen
bricks Club. Crowds We're coming into
| the city from early THE morning and the
streets were filled. However, rsin drove
many within doors, and many more have
already started home. 1t is rainy and
muddy Gay and bsndsna parasols are
made to 90 duty ss umbrellas.
The Judge on his arrival was taken to
Is hotel in carrisge, the crowd along
the sidewalks walking in the drerching
rsin and cheering at the sight of him
| The opsrahouse was packed with sn
enthusiastic sudiense who greeted
him with prolonged applause.
Preparations TOR barbe cue had been ur-
der way for seversl days. Sky beeves
were furnished by formers from all town
| ships In the county and other provisions
| were being served to the crowd at grove
on the edge Of town. Peru has about
5000 population on ordinary occasions
and that has been largely augmented to-
dsy, but the crowd does not reach the
immense throng st Shelbyviile. The
streets and roads are so wet and muddy
that transportation becomes navigation
snd many stay quietly q: home, but still
there is an Immense crowd here WAC are
enthusiastic in their welcome to their
EpAr,y's chosen candidate.
TIE little opera house in which Judge
Thurman spoke has seats for SEQ or 700,
end double that number crowded into il,
until the balcony became dangerously
overcrowied.- The sight Of fresh ccack
In ihe walls drove msny out, out gree.
mshy others, more fearless, q. orcs took
Fsheir places. Ga the ssreets an immense
crowd wStched the "fcst" prcc 9ssi0n
thai carried the party notices, TO the de-
light Of the special While Judge
Thurman YVES spesking In the opera
house this parade wss going CT. 1t is
estimated fnllY 40. 900 people vera in
town in the morning, many Of whom let:
before the meeting CT the after
noon, .. which fime there we're
probably $4,000 people ia tia citT. While
the crowd WAS no. so gres. SIS ST Shelby
vile it Was much ger.lunged one,
and gave the Judge q royal welcome. In
his speech he discussed the tariff and the
question OF the surplus, f0llowin the
same line OF argument pursued last night
at Fort Wayne. His audience gave the
closest attention, frequently interrupting
with applause and showing sn Interest
sn1 5 kean appreciation of the points
made throughout his discourse. Imme.
diately or the conclusion CT bis speech,
which lasted thirty, five m;rutes, Judge
Thurman wss driven to tbs Depot and
rested quietly in his private car. A large
crowd WAS On hand 10 cheer him there
and he came out three times. Owing TO
the pulling experienced by hsndsbakipg
from the Platform he would not shake
hands, explaining that he was not like
Peter Plnder's medicine, which was to be
we'll shaken before taking; or if they
wanted him it would be necessary to take
him without the shaking. The Judge and
Governor Gray talked for some time with
the CROWD, the repartee being fresh and
breezy nnd greatly delgating the people
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19
Shot While Resisting Arrest,

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 1s.-A man CIV
ing the nsme Of William Esbert was
fatally shot st E set ST. Louis, ILL.,, this
morning by Officers Tho caught him
stealing from raiIroEd cars. When dis
covered E,oert fired On The officers. The
fire was returned snd Eabert received his
death wound.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-19
HeWi { sai Cleveland.

NEW YORK, Oc.. 1s-Mayor Hewitt,
speaking about his feeling toward Pfesi-
cent Cleve and, said to-dsy: "There is
no c1olness between President Cleveland
and myself, or Mr.. Edward Cooper.
see no reason why should not go to see
Nj. Cleveland or why he should not call
en- me he has repeatedly invited me to
dine with him, but on every occasion l
have been SICK And could not accept"