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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
CONKLING's FUNERAL.
STbs Services at Trinity Church without
observation-disclosures Taken to Utica.

lTbe Services at Trinity Church without
observation-disclosures Taken to Utica.
NEW YORK, April 20.-Funeral services
were held in Trinity Chapel over the re
mains of Roscoe Conkling today. Shortly
after 9 o'clock plain hearse and eleven
carriages drove up to the door Of the
residence. At As the coffin WAS borne
to the waiting hearse, and walking on
either side were the psll-bearers dressed
in black with broad white scarfs draping
their bodies from the shoulder to the
waist. They were Judge Shippman,
Mayor 4. S. Hewett, S. L. M. Barlow,
Senator John P. Jones, Senator J. Don
Cameron, William A. Wallace, Walter
Church and Isaac 81. Bailey. Imme-
distely after the last carriage door had
closed on its occupants the funeral pro-
cession as
SIMPLE AND UNosTENTATIoUs
IS that of the humblest citizen began
its short progress to the church on
the adjoining block. The coffin WAS borne
into the church by the undertaker's as
sistarts. It was followed by the pail
bearers, and in their turn slowly walk
ed the wife, brother and other relatives
Of the dead Senator. Slowly, the solemn
procession walked through the csnteH
aisle Of the chapel. The huge organ
pealed out its soft notes, and choir Of
boys chanted. Everyone In the vast edi-
hce remained standing till the chant OF
the choir was finished and then bowed
their heads in prayer with Rev. DR.. Morgan
DIX who was the officiating clergyman.
The services were simple and contrary to
the expectation, mo sermon WAS preached.
The entire assembly arose after
the prayer and joiOed in singing Crock of
Ages" This finished, the choir Of boys
rose and walked slowly down through the
aisle to the music of Felton's chant, fol
lowed by the p,ll bearers and mourners.
The chant Of the choir boys, who returned
through the side aisle. grew fainter and
fainter until it seemed to die away into
soft whispering "amen," and the services
in New York over the remains Of the great
Senator and statesman we're brought to q
close. The hearse, followed by carriages
bearing the mourning relatives, was driv
en- direct to the Grand Central depot,
where special train WAS in waiting to
convey the remains to Utica, where the
final services will be held.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
WACO.
How Love Laughed al an Irats Father
Armed with Shot Gun-A Success
fal E!opemsnt.
W. W Sinclair on Trial for pfugk,rg an d
kobeing Fred Pnbach-Firss M. citing of
tho New Council,
Special to the Gazette:

SpcCi6l W the US2tIbS.
WACO, TEX, April 2o,-Something Of q
sensational runswsy match occurred IN
Waco late last night. An old man blythe
name of Mr.. Stone lives just in the FORTH
ern suburbs Of the city. He is widower
and has for his housekeeper young
daughter by the name OF Bette. Miss
Bette is about the sge OF sweet six
teen, and is very pretty
and winsome. Walter O'Neil,
a young timer, met inc wihsome lassie
another. The old man seriously Inter
posed but it is said, to the young mans
credit, that the irate father could offer no
serious or substantial objections to youDg
O'Neil, as he bears good character.
The old man got report that the Young
lovers would attempt runaway
last night, and so procuring
him shot gun he stood vigil In the front
yard, peering into the darkness for the
coming Of the young Romeo. But love
laughs at locks, and likewise irste fathers
with shet guns, and while the old man
WAS standing sentinel il the front yard,
Young O'Neil came up q ravine, that runs
near the rear of the bsck yard, and
thus gaining entrance on q
certain preconcerted signal the
young lovers joined one another in time
to catch the south bound Missouri Pacific
for Bolton where they had made arrange
ments to be married. The young couple
returned to the city to-day snd have
rented little cottage near Father one.
Mr.. Stone like wise and good man has
become reconciled to the inevitable and
all goes lovely as marriage bells.
In the Uaited States court the suit COT
E. G. Wigginton ct al. VS.. G. W. Newman
ct al, trespass to try the title to one
third lesgue of land in Coleman county is
on trial.
The criminal docket will be taken up
on Monday next. The docket is not
very heavy and but few important cases
are to be tried.
In the District court the case Of the
State VS.. W. W. Sinclair, charged with
drugging and then robbiDg Fred Puosch,
Bohemian, of $50, is on trial. Sinclsir
was hackdriver, and it Is charged that
he conspired with Corine Lunds-
ford and Lille Cohen, two demi
mondes, to do the robbery. Lille Cohen
ttfned states evidence and her story
sounded like some of the Infamous plots
to rob and kill that we read about taking
piece in the slums and low dives Of New
York City.
The new city council and mayor held
their hrst meeting last night. There WAS
no business Of Importance transacted.
In the District court In the case OF
Heidenheimer vs.. Cleveland Cameron,
suit to recover $4,000 on bacon future
contract, Judge Williams instructed the
Jury to find for the defendants, declaring
that it was gambling contract and
utterly void in law. The jury returned q
verdict from box for Cleveland & Cam
eron.
The jury in the case OF Ham
mond vs.. Connolly ct al, suit
for Mofett league and labor
of land in Robertson county is hung.
There is some $4,000 back rents and
S75 900 worth of land involved.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
TOOK 4 FATAL DOSE.

A Suicide In the Indian Territory Grow.
ing Out of a Love Affair.
Special to the Gazette.
GAINESVILLE, Tx, April 20-News
reached here to-day of the death by sui
eide of C. L. Williams, two miles south
of Arnoldvllle, 1. T., on Tuesday last.
Williams, until recently, worked in this
city, and was brick mason. He wrote
three letters before he took the fatal
dose-one to the Hesperian of this city,
one to young lady and the other to T.
j. Barker, st whose residence he died.
The following is the letter to the girl,
dated Arnoldyille, April Is, 1888;
"MIss JESSIE have concluded to
take my life, and by the time you get this
l will be sleeping the sweet sleep, where
/ shall know no more sorrow. May God
bless you and forgive you for causing me
to commit this rash act, for the God in
heaven knows that 1 loved you dearer
than life, and this is the cause of my rash
sct. do not care for ljfe, and may your
iuformer be punished in heart as
1 have been. hope you may never
do smother man as you have done me.
1 have no friend, as 1 feel, but once l
thought had friend whom I could con-
fide in. Oh, eternity, eternity, bow do
dread it; when you told me such false
hoods, dear one, thought you was sin
cere in what you said to me. When
was with you told you all. When you
asked me for the truth told you, and
may God bless you and prosper your
undertakings so far as they are good, but
never, never deceive another. I do not
wish TO see anyone in the world only you,
then 1 would tell you more. Oh my poor
old mother, please tell her rot to grieve
over her poor unfortunate boy. Ny
brother resides at Orrick, Ray county,
Missouri. Write to him AND tell him Of
my death. His address Is W. C. Will
liems, Orrick. Ray county, Missouri. l
forgive you, Jessie; you caused 1t all. 1
was once yours,
"CHARLEs L. WILLIAMS"
The following is Williams letter 10 the
Hesperian:
''Editor Hesperian:
Lei. Williams, have, in this lonely
place, determined TO destroy miserable
life. I care not TO live. You Will please
publish letter for me, which Will explain
why am tired of living. Yours,
CHARLES LINCOLN WILLIAMS"
Williams also left q note requesting
that the letter addressed to "Miss Jessie"
should be given to Miss Jessie Manning,
Gainesville, Tex. Miss Manning is the
same young lady about whom j. NJ. Mas
sy Of Depison committed suicide at the
Lindsey house in this city in January last.
She formerly lived in Gainesville bat it is
supposed she now lives at Ansdarko, 1.
T. and has been teaching school near
Paul's Valley. Williams ls supposed to
be the same individual who has lived In
Gainesville for the past two or three
years and was fsmilisrly known here as
"R -dh Williams. &c stands icGicled In
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
London Saturday Review, London Academy, London AGI8Un

On Treasure Island"
"Treasure Island" which
publish, following
"Like all Mr. Svensons touched
and force
excellent
melodrs
thrilling
skluy
perou
academy.
strongly
himself
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
Shot From Ambush,

Correspondence of the Gazette.
BRADY. TEX, April ia man by the
name of Dorse White was shot from am
bush while blowing in his field near the
town Of Milburn, in this county, on yes
terday morning. He WAS shot through
the body in the region Of the stomach,
and WAS still alive up to IL O'Clock to-
day. The exact nature Of the wound
could not be learned, but it is thought to
be mortal. Two or three parties have
been placed under arrest and will be held
for examination. Mr.. White was quiet and
lsw-sbiding citizen and there is much in
dignation over the murderous attempt on
his life. He was an important witness
against parties who are indicted in our
courts, and it has been expressed that
that had something to do with the shoot
ing. No other cause can be assigned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
Rockwell,
RoCKwALL, TEXAS, April 10, 1888.

RoCKwALL, TEXAS, April 19, 1888.
To the Editor of the Gazette.
Mr.. Wommsck from Daingerisld, has
purchased a corner lot on the square and
will st once begin the erection Of an ele.
gsnt stone building, to be used as bank,
which will be just ACROSS the street from
the First National Exchange bsnk.
Since spring opened our farmers have
bent every energy toward preparing for
the delayed planting. Now they are
blowing corn and planting cotton. Pros
poets were never brighter for an abundant
yield Of fruits and crops Of sill kinds. A
copious shower fell Yesterday eveni4E
and sill nature smiles this morning.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
An Expresn Veteran Ill

NEW YORK, April 20.-Willism B. Dins-
more, president Of the Adams Express
Company, Is Ill at his home, No. 1872 Fifth
avenue, and is not expected to live more
than two or three days at most. He is
seventy-eight years old, and Is known
throughout the United States as veteran
in the express business.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
TO RESUME WITH NON.UNION MEN.
The Edgar Thompson Steel works at Brad
dnck tn Resnma-TrnnhIa Eeared.

The Edgar Thompson Steel works at Brad
dock to Resume-TroubIeF Feared.
PITTsBURG, Pa, April 20.-Carnegie,
Phipps & Co., proprietors Of the Edgar
Thompson Steel Works at Braddock, have
decided TO resume operations next Mon
day with non-union men. The works
have been closed four months on account
of the wage troubles. When In full blast
the works employ 1000 men. The Knights
of Labor will do everything In their
power to prevent the works resuming
with non union men. The news of the
intention to resume next Monday creates
great excitement around Braddock, and
serious trouble is fesred. Several hun
dred deputy sherifs will be stationed
around the works.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21

this county charged with participating in !
the mob that hanged negro in this city
in June, 1886, for an assault on Mr..
Cook "Red" Williams WAS q rather bad
character and nothing had been known Of
his whereabouts for some time pasts
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
James Payn.

ION "Dr. JekyH and Mfr. Hyde.'')
"It is work of incontestable genius.
Nothing in my judgment, by Edgar Alien
Poe, to be generous, is to be compared
to It,"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
LONGVIEW.
a Scarcity of Corn and Oats.

Special to the Gazette.
LoNGyIKw, TEX, April GOV. E,
Farmer, State Alliance lecturer, spoke
here to-day.
The worst corn famine ever known
here is on US, many s.ockmen having to
feed their draught horses on bran for the
past few weeks. There Is not grain of
corn or oatsfor sale In our town.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
oa,,sorpss Honey.

This is the pure natural made honey,
and possesses no adulteration whnteyers
Try some of 1t. We guarantee If viii
please you. FORT WoRTH. GROCER Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
Pail Mall Gazette.

"Just what he does no one else can do.
AS prose writer, IS tale teller, and now
as poet, he stands Alone"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRaoTIrN
~ OVER HALF A MILLION DISTRIBUTED.
Louisiana State Lottery Companv,

Incorporated in 1868 for % years byzfne Leg.
islature fos Educational and Charitable pur
po.es-with 81 capital Of $1,000, OOO-tq which a
res rye fund a&seyer S550.00O hsssfnce been
added. 4% x
BY sn overwhelmfaz popular Volt its fran
chise was made paffbf the presenfktate Con-
stitution adopted csnBsr2d. 40, 1879.
The only Lottery eyer t'bfsd Oh ds1 endorsed by
the people Of any STATE. S
Itnerer saales orpotpones
Its Grand Single Nupher AfaWings take place
monthly. and the Grand Viarterly Drawings,
res ulsrly every three mouths March, June, Sep
TENDER and D. cember).
a SPLEh DID o PEORTUN NIFTY
TO WIN A FOR rUNE, FIFTH
GRAND DR. WING. CLASS e, IN THE ACAD.
ENVY OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY,
Mal s. 1SSS-2l6th Montnly Drawing
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21

pEMEMPcPThat the presence Of Gem
ueiuG vi . liberals Beauregsrd and Early,
who are in charge OF Z Q drawings, is q guaran-
tee of absolute fairness and integrity, that the
chances are all equal, and hat no OIL can pos
sibly diviue what number will draw prize.
REmE nBER tusI he payment of all Prizes
IL GU skAN SEED BY FOUR RATIONAL
BANKS OF New Orlean- and he Tickets are
signed by the President of an Institution.
whose chartered rights ere recognized In the
highest Courts; therefore, beware Of any imi-
tations or anony mous schemes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21

Mary Tropp, SAks Grove, Wis, had
letter on her hEndf Tor three years, was
cured with one boIQf Heiskell's letter
Ointment. %
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
Pure Appsesvinexar.
At Turner, Mcclure & Co.'S.
Lettuce ana Oaaons

5L Lettuce ana Onfcng.
The finest you ever saw at the Fort
Worth Grocer Cos. All new vegetables
very reasonable, try them in your next
order.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
CAPITAL PRIZE S15O,OO0.

ave do hereby certify that IRE supervise the ar
rangements for all the Monthly and Quarterly
ID aUingS Of The Louisiana Sta Lottery Com
pdny. and in person manage and cOntrOtthe DraD
ingS themselves and that the same are conducted
Nth honesty fairness, and in 9 cd faith toUard
all parties, and are authorize the Company to use
this certificate ,cith fac imiies Of our signatures
IttQChe2 in its Embellishments"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21

Address Registered Letters TO
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New OrIe ans, La.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
Capital Pre-, $3.50, 600.

application Tor rates to clubs should be made
only to the office o< the Company in New Or
leans. 9z,
For further inforrnAtioa write clearly, giving
full address. rOstAL MITES, Express
Money ORDERS or New xezk Exchange in ordi-
nary letter. Currency BY Express lat our e1
pense) addressed
n. A. DsUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
What0thers Say About Him
The Churchman.

ION his "a Childs Garden Of Verses")
ave do not know anything in the whole
range OF English literature to equal them
in their own peculiar charm. There is 8
subtle beauty in them which is indescrib-
able and unequhled."
New York Nation.
ION "Kidnaped.")
mo better book Of It's kind has ever
been written"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
THE AUTHOR

Stevenson is the most popular living author. His place
romancer unique His books can be boughtnywhere
by the authorized editions which pay the author royalty
and stories of adventure, (Kdnaped'' and Treasure
Island and his undesirable book CDR. Jeky and Mr..
Hyde all the best books of their kind to be had.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21
DALLAS.
Deep Water to be Secured ut Aransas
Pass Regardless OF Public Opinion
or Political Influences.

straining Evsry Nerve to Make TIE State
F.ir sacosss-Called to Ell Paao.
SUITE F1led-Grsnd Jury work.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21

We the undersigned Banks and Bankers sciH pay
all Prizes dra1On in The Louisiana State Lot
teries which may be presented at our counters.
Z. q. WALhSLEY, Pr. S. Louisiana NATL BIZ.
PIERRt LtNLUX. Pres. \ ate Narl Bk
A. BALDWIN, Pres. New 0rlears NATL Rks
CARL KUHN, Pres. Union National B.nk.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-21

or n. A. d AUPHIN,
Washington, ID. o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-08
MILITARY COURT.
EXAMINING IgTo TEE WARRINGTON
AoUEDucr TUNNEL
a Wines Who Bad Hand in the Work
Gives in Some Rich Testi-
mony


WASHINGTON, December 1.-The testimony
OF Thomas TYTel before the aqueduct military
court ~ inquiry to-day crested something n a
sensation. He had worked IN The tunnel p
a journey man hricklager. and later bad been
employed for some time by Mr. Emery -
foreman, aud later siill as foreman fer Palmer
Bremen. Ia answer to q question ~ O.
how backing was done witness said that u
vas just thrown IN dry. just stones. snd
once In swh,le a buckeiiui 81 plaster was
"si0hbered" over the top. Witness said
that Inspector Lucss was present, and not
only law the drs packing thrown IN but or
6ered Il 70 be done. AL one time said
The witness, " Lucas SAID be was not getting
enough money ont ~ Il. q. be had 10 divide
with hts superior officer" I'm answer 60 an
inquiry IS 10 how msnS holes were LEFT In
the CbAmplsn-syeuue shaft witness said ::
"Weil, Judge, ia call the whole business a
hole. for only here and there were patches ~
work. and that was only smootbed over with
mortar" Witness said that he did had
work deliberately when Inspector Lucas
was standing oyee him and ordered
him b 30 H. tie had seen Lucas
watch load. " muck, which were supposed
10 be removed from toe tuuuel. dumped IL
as packing and smooihed over. Mr.. Emery.
he said, never directed the men TO slight
work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-08
HE WAY THANK HIS WIPE.
An FmbezEfer's Release Gained By
woman.

4 salem f0regonl special saws: O.. p.
Dixon, the Canadian Pacific emhezzler whose
sentence was cOmmuted by Governor PEN
mover. was given his freedom last week. In
the fan at lss6. Dixon. WIN was the Port
land agent Of he Canadian Pacific ra'roai,
embezzled $500 OF that company funds
and ned % Canada. lie was gone eight
months. and his wife, dcsIairine q mis- ever
returning. secured a divorce and returned
60 her former home IN Washington, d. g.
Finally Dixon came hack and gave himself
into the hands OF the llw. lis trial, con-
vlction. and sentence 10 three years i'm
prisoment followed.
After his conviction bis divorced vile re-
turned 10 Oregon. ard has lived in salem
ever since be ha, been IN prison, deYoting
Der whole energies 10 securing his pardon.
Judge stearns and prosecuting-AuOrney
NcGnn, Of the Fourth judicial district. re-
commended bis pardon 10 the Governor. :.
4. Johnson, OF Washington. y. c., formerly
chief Of the mali department Of the United
States Treasury Department, wrote That Dix
on had been employed under him "a the de-
partment from ISIS 81 1883. ana had been
considered q yerv worinv and capsule young
man. Senator W. VI. Teller. * Secretary
oi the Interior. wrote urging DiXon's par
don, as did also the D1orsecper Of The United
Siste- senate and other oficiss and ex-ofii-
cials at Washington. The only protest
scainst Communication was from the American
surety Company Of New YorK, which made
good the amount embezzled hy Dixon, be-
INK on his bond TO the compauy.
Dixon's divorced wife was az the gate 20
receive him. They called on Governor PEN
noyer 10 express their gratitude for the
clemencv be bad shown. If you ever
speak an unkind word 10 that iitl'e woman"
.ait his Fxcehncy. "you ought 10 be re-
turned to the place from which yop have
inst been released FOR the remainder Of your
natural lie. The hasest Of all crimes
u ingwttude, and YOU owe Mr..
Dixon a debt that can ONLY be r.
Paid nv lie Of truest devotion '
The Governors words greatly affected
Dixon, who solemnly promised 10 Go as the
Governor advised. Tie asked the Governor s
permission to remain here until be and his
divorced wife could be remarked, his COM
mutation having beeu granted on condition
That he leave tie state immediately, never 10
return. The Governor granted this request,
and he Immediately secured mTfii-e
license Of the county clerk and WIS r. u1ied
in the bonds Of matrimony. He has not yf'
determined upon his future plans, but viii
probably 60 to Denver, COL, TO make bis
hOmp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-08

10Y u NDElhL IT. hlN AtrtfANAal
CGlrrgsr0N. ". VA. December -
United states Reyenue.O1icer Frank Woos-
ter. accompanied by Deputy-CoIlector ".
p. Creery. took posse 81 seventeen men 20
Cedar Creek. Wyoming county, wednesday.
where MoOnshiners John Payne and bis two
brothers were engaged m distilling. The
officers travelled oil night and came upon
the siin. There was o iarge supply OF
"mash" and other material on hand.
The still vas located IN dense
forest far from human hahiailon.
and Payne was engaged IN cutting road
wav.while the two brothers stood guard with
winchester rifles. TIE officers were de-
ploved on either side OF the road, and when
the Paynes approached they were halted.
Two o. them were arrested, but VIII
liam PAYNE showed fight and was
not arrested until after some sharp
shooting. John, William, and joseph Payne
have followed the business a long time. and
have been q terror M that section. Recently
Deputy Marshal san. Sisseler WAS on Tom
mics creek. Raleigh county, alter witness
for the United states Court now IN session
here. and was met by J0hn and william
PAYNE. who held him up, took MS pistol
and papers from him, and would have
Killed him had not q friend interceded.
The Pavnes told Sisseler = get out of The
country and tell the United states jude
that they were making and selling liquor.
sud that they deiisd the Judge, marshal, and
an the United states officers b attempt TO
arrest them. They have q strong following
They will he brought 10 tbls city tomorrow
and Jailed until The time for trial.