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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-09
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Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
{. TERRELL, TEX, Jane S.-1errel and
surrounding country is having too much
wet weather. There WAS 8 heavy rsir
last night and another rain has fallen to.
day. Farmers have on hand the look Of
anxiety.
The thirty carloads Of neeves to be
shipped over the Texas AID Pacific
are more than halt gone, eighteen cars
having gone north last night. The ship
ping is getting to be somewhat lively now
The scholastic census of Kaufman
county foots up not less than 1854 white
and $50 colored children, making 8 total
of not less than ALSO.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-09
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with rheumatism and asthma. he is
somewhat improved tonight, snd is
s1x!cus to have It u-Se--cc:oot th.t his H.
ness Is not serious.
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Cut on the Hand.
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Special to the Gazette.
WHTRwRIGHT, TEX, June City
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
Rainfall on the Plains.

A writer in Science has set himself to answer the question, ''Is the rainfall in- creasing upon the plainsg' After a careful inspection of all the available data, he is of the opinion that there has been no increase of rainfall on the plains since they began to be settled up by farmers They have planted many trees, it is true, but not enough to satisfy the theory which associates forests with moisture The truth is, as the writer shows, that the prevalent ideas about the amount of rainfall necessary for farming operations were erroneous As the pioneers have tested the capabilities of the soil in their western march, they have discovered that rainfall of twenty inches year is not the indispensable minimum. They can get along with ten, and it remains to be seen if even less will not answer. They have found that, however slight the rainfall may be, it can be greatly encouraged by cultivation. When the plains are plowed and narrowed the rain sinks into the ground, and it's evapo- ration is prevented by the crops whose roots it feeds The improved conditions which western people suppose to have been brought about by increased rainfall are merely due to the better conservation of the rain they get.-Boston Budget.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
THE EXTREME PENALTY.
Jasper Davis Hanged for Wife Murder.
 Several Other Executions.

Jasper Davis Hanged for Wife Murder.
 Several Other Executions.
 ANDERSON, s. C., April 28.-Jasper Dapis was hanged here yesterday for the murder or his wife. All the morning he appeared to be in great terror, and frequently spoke of the fate awaiting him. He said he appreciated the enormity of the crime, and admitted his guilt. Davis, who was believed by many to be in sane, had for some time before the crime acted in a peculiar manner, treating his wife with the greatest cruelty. Early in 1866 he was decided to be insane, and was sent to an asylum, where he remained until September, when it was thought that he had recovered. On returning home he found that his wife had gone to her brothers to live. He tried to induce her to return, but she refused to have anything more to do with him. He then laid in wait for her, and one day as she was walking in a grove near her home, shot her.
 ST. LOUIS, April 2s.-A special to The Post Dispatch says three men, Jack Crow, George Moss and Owen D. Hill, were hanged at Fort Smith, Ark, yesterday morning for crimes committed in the Indian Territory. All the men were negroes with Indian blood. Seven men were sentenced to hang there yesterday, but consumption removed Sandy Smith, and the sentences of the others were commdt0l by the president.
 ORANGEsBURG, s. C., April 2S.-JacS Prater (colored), was hanged here yesterday for the killing of Andrew Jackson, a negro, on July 14, 1885. Jackson was seated in his cabin with his family, when Prater fired at him through hole in the cabin wall. The shot struck Jackson, killing him. Prater and two other negroes were arrested on suspicion, and Prater was convicted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
THE TRANSFORMATION OF OIL.
Daniel O'Day Tells About the Standards
 Pipe Lines.

Daniel O'Day Tells About the Standards
 Pipe Lines.
 WASHINGTON, April 2S-Joseph D. Potts, of Philadelphia, testified before the manufac- turers' committee of the house that he had been president of the Empire Transportation company. It owned its cars, which were used for transporting oil. An option existed in the company's contract with the Pennsyl- vania Railroad company permitting the rail road to buy out the transportation company at any time This option was taken. As railroad expert he thought the rebates given the Standard Oil company were ill advised and an injustice to the stockholders of the railroad companies.
 Daniel O'Day, of Buffalo, general manager of the pipe line of the Standard Oil company, testified that the total capacity of the four main pipe lines was 600C0 barrels per day. By doubling the pumping stations the capacity of the pipes could be increased to 9oO0o barrels, thes tptal production of oil. There was another Eipe line from the oil dis tricts to the seaboard besides the lines of the Standard Oil company, known as the Tide water Pipe line The standard company, witness believed, owned Q minority block of its stock. @
 H. M. Flagler, secretary of the Standard Oil company, testified, giving a history of the company from the time of its organiza- tion It negotiated certain contracts with railroad companies, which only lasted a short time. In 1882 the oil trust was formed, which has now capital stock of S9O,0O0,0O0. A .great-maay ~Re6neries belong. Fhe stock is worth S120, and paia last year 10 per cent. on par value He said he was stockholder in the cotton seed oil trust. The Standard Oil trust owns in part the stock of one or more natural gas companies, and is construct ing pipe line from Lima, O., to Chicago.
 J. D. Archibald, an oil reiner and holder of stock in the Standard oil trust, testified that about 75 per cent. of the oil refining business of the country is now in the hands of the Standard oil trust He admitted that large sums had been paid to the Standard company by railroads as rebatee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
He win Marry After All.

zsis oRK, April ss. Harry A. Garfield, son of the late President Garfield, returned from Europe yesterday. Among the passen- gers were also Mrs. Mason and her two daughters, who are just returning from long sojourn in Bournemouth, whither they went in 1886 to seek health and pleasure The ar rival of young Garfeld.:and the Mason family revives interest in the romantic double mar riage soon to be solemnized at the Garfield homestead in Mentor, O., between Harry Garfield and Miss Belle Mason, and Miss Mollie Garfield, his sister, and J. Stanley Brown, who was secretary to the father of his prospective bride The date of the we'd ding has not yet been announced, and will not be until the Mason family reach the Garfield homestead. After a short bridal tour young Garfield will form partnership with his brother, and begin the practice of law in Cleveland. MT. Brown, it is said, will take his bride to Europe, where he will finish the studies he is now pursuing in a special department at Yale, where he is said to be very popular
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
TELEGRAPH.
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
 THE FLOOR GAVE WAY.

 Panic at a School Exhibition-Nine Peo-
 pie Killed or Fatally Injured-Precipi-
 tated Into a Livery Stable.
 SAVANNA, Ohio, April 2S.-A terrible accident occurred here last evening at the closing of school. They were holding an entertainment in Brockerman hall, which has capacity of about 800, and was crowded The exercises had just began, when, with a crash, the floor gave way and fell fifteen feet, precipitating the entire audience into livery stable. The screams of women and children were heartrending
 Following is an incomplete list of the killed and wounded Killed-Mrs J. E. Alexander, Miss Stewart, Mrs William Drum, Mrs Wainwright and Willie Jen- kins. Fatally hurt-T. H. Seldens, wife and child of H. c. Combs, and A. w. Lewis. Seriously injured-Mrs W. A. Howard, Mrs J. Karns, Mrs B. F. McCul tough. Many others were more or less in- iured whose names are unknown as yet.
 Through the promptness of few cool headed persons in the audience, the lights were extinguished and the building pre- vented from catching fire and adding in- creased horrors. Fortunately the walls did not fall in or the disaster would have been worse. Relief measures were ct once inaugurated and every conveyance in town secured and the wounded taken to their homes. Physicians were summoned from every available point and the entire town presented the appearance of 8 hospital It is estimated that fifty persons were more or less injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
Attica,s Long s1eeper.

LocKPoRT, N Y., April 2s.-Emma Alt house, the long sleeper, who recovered last week from thirty-three days slumber, in a very exhausted condition at her home on Bennington Hill, Attica, Wyoming county, sank back to slumber at 10:20 on Sunday, awakening at 1O:30 on Wednesday, sleeping three days. As had been predicted, she tainted several times yesterday morning, and was with great difficulty kept awake. She pleads earnestly with her attendants and her sister Katie to keep her awake, as she ayers that she will die in one of her sleeps The case is one of the most phenomenal ever heard of ill medical circles. Physicians have as yet been unable to account for it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
IVY City Races.

WASHINGTON, April 2S-The Ivy City track was in fine condition yesterday. First race, six furlongs, for 3-year-olds and upward; Swift first, Duke of Bourbon second, Crich- ton third; time, 1:161a. Second race, handi- cap sweepstakes, mile and a sixteenth; Bour- bon first, Panama second, Le Logas third time, 1858. Third race, Anolastan stakes, one mile; Sir Dixon first, Belle Dor second, Speciality third; time, 1:46. Fourth race, seven furlongs, for 3-year-olds and upward; Telie Doe first, Young Duke second, Golden Rule third; time 1:31 Fifth race, one mile, for 3-year-olds and upward Letritia first, St. Valentine second, Ten Strike third; time, 1:4Sh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
General Markets.

NEW YORK. April s7.-FLoUR-Closed steady; winter wheat extra, S2.S5G5.l0; Minnesota extra, SeS5d5.l0; Ohio extra, Ss.S5G5.l0. Southern flour closed steady; common to choice extra, S33O05Io.
 wHEAT-Options were moderately active and prices irregular. The changes were very slight. Spot lots closed steady and unchanged Spot sales of No. red state at 97@s7Jkc.; No. do. g7c; No. 2 red winter. 97c.; ungraded red, 94@ 96lSc; No. 2 red winter, May, 943sc-, do, June, 93lsc bid; do, July, 925sc. bid.
 CORN-Options were fairly active, with slight and frequent fluctuations, closing at trifiing ad- vance over last nights figures. Spot lots were irregular and closed weak and slightly lower. Spot sales of ungraded mixed at 67G69c.; No. do nominal at 69I4c.; No. mixed, May, 64I5c. bid; do, June, 625s0 06sJsc.; do., July. Csc.
 OATS-Options were moderately active, but prices were irregular and closed unchanged Spot lots closed weak, at decline of 1@c- Spot sales of No white state at 4S1iic.; No. ; do, z09s1c; No mixed, May, 3sI4c.; do,, June, Ss 5-I603Sssc.
 RYE-Dull; state, 75c.
 BARLEy-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull; 1-year-old mess S14 25G1450.
 LARD-Closed dull and heavy; cash, $Sa71z;; May ss. 101S11; June, SSH.
 BUTTER-Fairly active and firm; state. l9021c.; western, 15lS027c-
 CHEESE-Dull, but steady; state factory, new, fols011ISc.; western flat. 11I1G11s4c.
 EGGS-Easier; state, 13lSc.; western, 1s0iSlsc-
 SUGAR-Raw steady; fair refining, lS-l6c. Refined firm, but dull; cut loaf and crushed, Sc.; cubes, 7c; powdered, e.; granulated, 6sz1a Slc.; confectioners A, 6ssc.; A standard, 614c-; coffee oil A, 6 1-l6c.; white extra c, 11-l6c-; yellow, bss0s1fc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
Is She a Wolf in sheep,s Clothing

NANT1coKE, Pa, April 2s.-The arrest of Mrs. Victoria Bowman, wife of John Wesley Bowman, prominent citizen of this place, for burglary and larceny, has created pro found sensation. She has always occupied a good position in society. She was arrested at her home by constable, who searched the house and took from her chamber a number of valuable articles of bric-a-brac She was then taken before Burgess Howell and given a hearing on the charge of breaking into the residence of John Ashton dnring the absence of the family, and taking the articles which the constable found in her room. Mrs Bow man denies the charge, but Ashton positively identifies the goods as having been taken from his house. She was held in $500 bail for trial The motive for the robbery is a mystery, and Mrs. Bowman stoutly denies the charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
Gen. Grant $ Birthday.
Prominent Men Do Honor to the Mem
 Ory of the Dead Hero.
THE BANQUET IN NEW YORK.

Brilliant Gathering in Pittsburgs Under
 the Auspices of the Americus Club.
 Senator Sherman's Response to the Toast,
 "Grant''-At Other Places.
 NEW YORK, April 2S.-A banquet was given at Deluonico's last night to commemo- rate the birth of Gen. Grant The gathering was composed of bankers, artists, soldiers, journalists, lawyers, statesmen, railroad magnates and merchants. Gen. Sherman presided
 Instead of the old style of long tables, Gen. Sherman had the room set with eight round tables, forming diamond, and in the centre of which was ninth table, over which Logan 0. Murray presided. The tables were pro fusely decorated with flowers, and the seat at Gen. Sherman's table which it was expected Senator Roscoe Conkling would occupy was vacant, and a laurel wreath was hung on the back of the chair.
 On the wall at the rear end of the room was hung life size painting of Gen. Grant, around which were draped several American flags. The other parts of the room were lit erally covered with flags and bunting.
 There was but one regular toast, which was, 'The Day We Celebrate" which was responded to by the orator of the evening,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, April 27.-Money closed at per cent. The lowest rate was 1Js and the highest sls per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, days and 4.S7I4 G4S71@ for demand Governments closed steady; currency 6s, Ial54 bid, ss coup. l26ss bid; 4lzs, do., l071s bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts, ll4Gll6; Union land grants. l0i@iOs; Union sinking funds, ll4Gll7; Centrals, ll4Ill6. ss4s.4
 Notwithstanding London advices this morning of higher prices for American securities this market opened irregular about one-half the list being slightly higher than it closed last night and the other half slightly lower. During the first half hour there was some selling to realize on the part of the room traders who anticipated a sharp reaction from last nights prices. Their selling caused values to decline slightly during the first half hour, but toward II o'clock an active buying was commenced, which continued without inter- ruption to midday. At the hour named the early reaction had not only been recovered, but an ad- vance of IS to IA per ceut over the final figures of yesterday had been established. Reading, St. Paul, New England, Richmond and Terminal and Western Union were the most active, fully co per cent. of the whole mornings sales being of those stocks. The bcying movement which set in just before II o'clock continued with unahated vigor until 2 p. n., at which hour prices were at tho best of tile day. In the final hour the small present upward movement had reached the top notch ano a reaction was due. Their selling re- suited in sharp reaction. The final figures were irregular, some of the list being IS to per cent. higher. The sales for the day amounted to s35,- lGS shares
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
Terrible Work of Incendiaries.

W1LKEsBARRE, April 2s.-News of an awful crime has just reached here Near the town of Berwick, twenty-six miles down the river, disreputable house occupied by Annie Nagle, Kate Durkin, Jennie Synder, Wesley Probst and Dr. c. Rose. was visited Thurs day night by two men from Berwick named Henry Myers and William Bittler. These men were put out about midnight, after a struggle After the inmates of the house had gone to bed the house was discovered to be on fire Annie Nagle was burned to death, and the other four were frightfully burned about the head and face Meyers and Bittler have disappeared, but officers are on their track.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
Other Celebrations.

BOSTON, April 2S. = The Massachusetts clubs banquet in honor of Gen Grants birth day last night at the Vendome was notable affair.
 Among those present were Hon. A. w. Beard, who presided; Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Senator Dawes, Gen. Charles Devens, Hon. George $. Boutwell,, Governor Ames, Gov ernor Lounsbury, Governor Davis, Governor elect Taft, Lieutenant Governor Fuller, of Vermont; A H. Rice, A. A. Ranney, W. W. Crapo, IN. F. Banks and others. Gen. Flaw ley sent regrets. About 300 covers were laid.
 The speakers were Messrs. Beard, Ames, Hamlin, Boutwell,, Dawes, Lounshary Devens, Davis, Taft, Banks, Rice and Crapo.
 NEW YORK, April 28.-The Harlem Re publican club and the German Republican central committee celebrated Gen. Grants birthday last night by speeches and resolu- tiQus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
Ex-Governor Hoffman,s Funeral.

NEW YORK, April 2s-The funeral services over the remains of the late ex-Governor John T. Hoffman, who died at Wiesbaden re- gently, were held at Grace church yesterday morning. Long before the hour set for the services the church was filled with friends of the deceased, many of whom were in the em- ploy of the city and state when he was mayor and governor. The special train bearing the remains reacheG Sing Sing at 1 :25 o'clock Mrs. Hoffman and other members of the family were on the train. They were met at the depot by the deputation appointed to receive them, consisting of the president of the village, Isaac G. Noxom, and the board of trustees, Supervisor Gilbert F. Dart and the board of town officers. There were no religious services, and the body was taken to the cemetery, where it was inferred. All business in the village was suspended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
IN PITTsBURG.

Many No.ables Present at the Americus
 Clubs Banquet.
 PITTsDURG, April 23-The Monongahela house was last night the scene of the most brilliant gathering of statesmen and promi- nent individuals that Pittsburg has known in many years. The occasion was the second annual dinner of the Americus Republican club, in honor of the sixty sixth anniversary of the birth of Gen. U. S. Grant. Among those present were Senator John Sherman, of Ohio; ex-Senator Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana; Governor James A. Beaver, of Psnnsylvania; Hon. John Dalzell, of Penn sylvaEia; Senator M. S. Quay, Pennsylvania; John c. New, Indiana; Col James P. Foster, president of the league of Republican clubs, of New York; Lieutenant Governor Davies, Pennsylvania; Col. Frederick D. Grant, and many others of almost equal prominence.
 Covers we're laid for 204 members of tha
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
A Fathers Awful Crime.

o'FA11oN, Mo-, April 2s.- miles north of here Ernest Cleshulte shot and killed his wife and eldest son and beat his youngest son with the butt end of the pistol until he be- came insensible. The inhuman father then walked about a mile from the house and fired a bullet into his own brains. The youngest boy regained consciousness and told the story of the tragedy. The physicians believe he vii, recover Cleschulte separated from his wife ahout two years ago. More than a year aoo he threatened to kill her, alleging that she had refused him the privilege of seeing his children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28

Americus Republican club and their guests trontlng the seat of master of ceremonies, lion. John Dalzel, was displayed the most noted portrait of Gen. Grant in existence. On the right of this, heavily draped in mourning, was an excellent picture of Roscoe Conkhng The walls were tastefully deco rated with the national emblems, while floral designs lnnumerable ornamented the table.
 An lmpromptu reception was held in the evening in the hotel parlors All of the visit ors were given ashearty welcome. Senator Snermans greeting was particularly enthusi- astlc, and amounted almost to an ovation
 At o:3O o'clock the march to the dining room began, and after grace by Rev. T. J. Leake, of North Avenue M. E. church, Ale gheny, the company was seated, and the menu discussed to the entire satisfaction of all At $40 o'clock Governor Beaver was compelled to retire to take train for Phila- delphia. As the governor left the room he was heartily applauded. Master of Cere- monies Dalzell arose amid intense enthusiasm, briefly reviewed the history of the club, vel comed the guests, and introduced H. H. Byram, who responded to the toast t'Our Absent Guests"
 Letters of regret were read from E. H. Conger, William Walter Phelps, Frank His cock, John B.. Mccarthy, Simon Cameron, w. F. Gresham, J. B. Foraker, P. H. Sheri- dan, Mrs Grant, Senator Allison, William C. Spooner, William M. Evarts and others.
 Senator John Sherman responded to the toast Grant
 Beginning with Washington, the senator re- viewed important national events down to the time of Lincoln and Grant. He then ad- hered closely to his subject throughout the address Considering Grant the typical American citizen, he paid almost reverential tribute to his memory throughout his career as commander of armies, and an untried magistrate in civil life. Senator Sherman 'epeated the only political speech Grant ever made, which was at Warren, O., Sept. 2S, 1880, in favor of Gen. Garfield. This was in presence of and supported by the eloquence of Roscoe Conkling. The address was ap- plauded to the echo.
 Senator Sherman was followed by Hon. Benjamin Harrison, who responded to ''The Republican Party"
 Richard Smith, of The Cincinnati Conner clal Gazette, replied to the toast "The Re publican S.ates.'
 After three rousing cheers and tiger, the Americus club adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
sergt. Sherman Must Go.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-Gen. Greedy, chief signal officer, said that he had made @ thorough investigation of the case of Sergt. Sherman, the signal service officer at New Haven, Conn.,, who is charged with making immoral photographs, and that he had de- cided to relieve Sergt Sherman from duty at New Haven. Gen. Greedy said he pre- ferred not to say anything more about the case, but in reply to question on the subject he intimated that Sherman would probably be dismissed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-28
The Lady Boarder.

"Not another morsel," exclaimed the new lady boarder, after eating enough for six able bodied coal beavers. ''Not another morseL Really, don't know what will become of me; no appetite at all, you know. As my last landlady said, don't eat enough to keep bird alive"
 The boarders said nothing, but they all be- gan wondering whether the bird she referred to was an ostrich or Sinbad's roc.-Boston Traveller.
 Thy kiss, sweet maid, is much too swift
 The sting of bliss it leaves me; i. tiny, tantalizing gift
 That sweetly, sorely grieves me.
 Iris like @ drop of dew that's lain
 Upon the earth that cries for rain. Life.