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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
SAYS HER HUSBAND DID IT.
A Woman Swears Her Husband Committed o
Double Murder for Which Another
Nan Is Serving q Life Sentence.
Special to the Gazette.

Special TO the Gazette.
Houston. TEX. Oct. 15.-1n December, 1887,
Fort Bend and adjoining counties were startled
by the announcement that Mrs. Brown and her
son, living on the plantation OF Mr.. James
Gallagher, one of the wealthest planters in
South Texas had been most brutally murdered.
and for several DAYS their bodies were not
found. Political fueds were raging in the
country. and Gallagher got q change of
venue to this (Harris) county. After
trial by jury composed of the most
Intelligent men who ever sat in Texas, he was
convicted on circumstantial evidence and given
life sentence. He appealed, but the lower
courts verdict was upheld. Now comes Mrs.
FITZGERALD, widow OF Tod Fitz-
gerald, who was about eighteen
months ago assassinated dark
night on the streets of Wharton, and says that
she will swear that her husband was he man
who butchered Mrs. Brown and her son.
Fitzgerald said Gallagher had hired a
man pamed Tanner to kill him, and
when the two met Fitzgerald shot
and killed Taner. He then swore vengence on
Gallagher, and his widow avs that he worked
up the evi lence against Gallagher at tine trial.
Reliable witnesses swore that Gallagher was
twenty miles away at New Phil adelphia when the
murder was committed Gallegher's conviction
was O surprise to all South Texas on account
of his great wealth and his previous good
name. Mr'. Fitzgerald announces her intention
Of going to Hunt willie and making oath that to
the best of her belief her husband committed
the crime for which Gallagher is now in the
peniIentiary for life.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
LOCAL Il TIES.

Marriage licenses yesterday issued to
Mr.. L. D. Y eIoorn and ISIS Bertie Wood ward.
| e. Sroln and Miss E Ia Fig GERALD.
The Como social club viii this evening give a
pleasant vocal and instrumental concert and
Lal al their rooms this evening. The affair
| promises 20 be one of much pleasure.
| Ed Bia is the name of one of the Corndodge:
| gang, a youth OF some thirteen years, who has
| been captured Dy Officer b. BeiHwhile in the
| &C of going through the Metropolitan clothing
house on Houston street.
The case of Swarts Bros. SIS. the Pelican in
surance company, which has been pending for
several years is at last on trial in the district
court. ssrI. sam and Nanny Swarts, for
merly OF Fort Worth. are in attendance on the
case.
There was spea king at White Settlement last
evening BY mem OF the county Democratic
ticket. There was pretty full attendtnce Of
candidates, likewise of voters, AMI some hard
blows for Democracy were strLcS.
The general order of the railway mail service
issued by Superintendent Weaver from /. he head
quarters OF the eleventh division at Fort Worth
under date October Is records two deductions,
one of class hree, eighth division. one OF class
three, ninth division; and four suspensions.
Auditor Stuart Harrison, appointed to that
position by The cou TT in'the Sc OF the City OF
Fort Worth VS.. A. NJ B.itton to audit the &C
counts of City Treasurer John Nichols, has
file his report Aith District CT -rk Taylor. The
report states the deficit due the city from John
Nichols was SIS 5il.21
This evening at the courthouse the ex Confed-
crate veterans of Tarrant county meet to discuss
the organization Of state body and to arrange
for aJten lance the ate fair on exec FEEDER
ale day, November /. big meeting is loo ed
for, as Gen. w. l.. Cabell and other pr minent
ex-Contederates of Texas will be present.
The Colored Odd Fellows of Fort Worth had
a big time yesterday. lring the afternoon
they ma lie a parade on Main street accom- panied
by band. which was very neat. Some fifty
members turned out, appareled in handsome
uniforms In the evening the inauguration
ceremonies were held at Yates hall, and were
largely attended and much enjoyed by the
colored people.
On Friday afternoon the county Democratic
executive committee meets at the city hall TO
discuss important matters relating TO the cam
paign. The most important matter to
come up is the changing of the
date for the big barbecue and rally at Fort
Worth which has been fixed for November /. 1t
is feared the fact that that is ex- Confederate
day at the Dallas fair will initiate against the
success OF the barbecue.
The Fort Worth people meet at the board of
trade building tonight to take action regardng
the rolling MILL 1t is not meeting
to raise money-merely to adopt meas
ures. Some figures and facts of q
striking character will be presented by gem
tieman who has devoted much lime and labor
to their collection and Fort Worth people will
have a chance to learn something of the ad-
vantages of their city the site for such in
dustrieS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
Rig Fnnr Officials in Court.

CLEVELAND OHIO, Oct 15.-Jduge Kicks OF
the United States district court to-day issued
an order returnable at 10 O'Clock tomorrow
corning, citing two prominent officials of the
Big FoIr railroad to appear to show cause why
they should not be committed for contempt.
For some lime the UIted States grand jury
has been investigating charges against
F.. B. Martin. general passenger agent OF the
Big Four, for violating the interstate commerce
law by selling tickets 1T reduced rates of fare.
Auditor P. Hewitt and Ticket Accountant F..
NJ. Brine were befor, the Judge The latter
testified that he had in his possession an
authority Giro ular'' issued by Martin au-
thorizing agents to sell tickets a: re-
duced rates. He was asked to produce
the circu ar. but refused to do SO.
1t ia to Compel the production of this circular
and ale certain vouchers in possession
Of the auditor that Messrs. Hewitt aud Brine
have b .en ordered before the court.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16

he wedding of DR.. j. A. Allen of Corsicana
and Miss Mary st. Clair of Fort Worth, which
occurred at $3.50 O'Clock yesterday morning in
the First Methodist church, was beautiful
ceremony, through VIII CHI Corsicana depr.ves
Fort Worth of one of her most estimabe young
ladies.
Rev. Dr. Nall offciated. There was large
attendance of the friends Of both families, and
numerous costly pr sents testified to the esteem
in which the contracting parties are held.
Dr. A. Allen of Cor<icana is leading prac-
titioner of tn 1t city. He is brother of 8. 3.
Allen the Cleburne banker. and half brother of
Hon. Bryan T. Barry of Dallas fhe bride, Miss
St. Clair is lady OF rare beauty, many accomp-
lishments and numerous charming qualities.
Hosts of friends wish them happy lie.
The bridal couple took the Missouri, Kansas
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
HURRAH FOR ATLANTA.
The Fenciblps Depart his Morning for
the kncampmrnt.
They Go In Fine Shapp-The Full Roster-A
Special BOudoir Coach he Itinerary.
The Competition
Off for Atlanta.

Off for Atlanta
| The Fort Worth Fencibles at $50 this morning
shook the dust of their native city from their
| sandals.
They venture forth to make the greatest effort
| of their existence.
They propt Sc to capture the interstate prize
| at the competitive drill held in connection
with the Piedmont exposition at the Georgia
ca Wi;, ;,o, .nooooa.
They as well equipped as any company
| that ever went out of Texas They are in fine
| training. They are in earnest. And they
II Worth and ell Texas, Tor they are the only
Texas ccmI airy that VIII be t ere.
.teS Reit ave p This morn in
/ az pecisl cur. the Mexico Mann BOULDER,
they proceed TO Memphis, thence to Cha ta-
day viii be spent in sight Sc, ing. On the return
tIip another day of sight seeing will be
spent at some other city
The company in full IS:
w. F. I'd. capt ain; B. H. Dunn, first lieu
tenant: w. Fl Mobley. second lieutenant; j. NJ.
Wyatt. first sareeant; j. A. Flaherty. cord
Boyd, fourth sargean;; John E2gieston. +. A.
Askew, Sam Rosenfeld, E. 3. Ra die and D. G.
Ferguson, corForals; and ptivates E; j..
Henry Walker. Jim Reed. Heebert Austin. c. O.
Elliott, S. II. Schober, Charles Maioney, e. q.
Hull, j. +. Greene, R. NJ. McGaughey. Mack
Teyis, q. NJ. AbrTcrombie. w. G.. Ellis. T. Z.
Whitaker and Jere Leblanc. Company Ply
stefan Duringer a. So accompanies them.
1t is essential, also, to mention Coleman and
Ike, the colored pOrteis, who are commended
by the members of the company the finest
brace OF darkeys that ever busted hat or
pocketed tip.
The Fencibles will arrive at Atlanta Sunday
morning If everything goes right live days
they will remain there, days which will be flied
in with round of work and enjoyment such as
only veterans appreciate.
The best wishes OF the people of Port Worth
go with the boys. Too much is not expected of
them. They will be pitted against the finest
companies Of the South. That they will uphold
the fame of their native state for chivalry and
manhood is not doubted. What honors they
may win in the field, of competition is in the
hands OF fate. The best IS hoped for.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
TAKING ACTION.
shacxleford County Paopls VIII Put Up for
the H., K. and T. Extension from Hen.
rietta to San Angelo.
erecis1 tc the Gazette.

fyfcis1 tc the Gazette.
ALBANY. TEX, Oct. l5.-Pursuant to call
large and enthusiastic body Of Albany and
Shackleford county's progressive business men
met at the courthouse this evening to con-
81 der a proposition made them SONG,
days since by the officials GA
the Missouri. Kansas and Texas railway andE
take measures to secure the bonus and righ,3
way tn ough the county for the extension n441
being contemplated by the company of It's 8nAs
to san Ange.o from Henrietta. via Albany did.
Abilene. railroad committee, conssting3TE
F. E. Conrad. chairman, w: D. Reynolds, a;
Il. Reynolds. N. II. Burns. N. L. Bartholomew
F. z. Leech, A. A, CLARKE. Edgar and Arthur
Quill. w. C. Moody and Theodore Mack was
appointed. who will taxe the matter in hands
aud will COME; with similar committee for
Taylor county il Abilene on October
20. Thirty-two thousand dollars were
subscribed and guaranteed as part
OF the bonus, and most of the right Of
way given in the meeting, and the county will
raise oouble this amount, and is thoroughly en-
Unused over the question OF railroad outlet to
the north.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
Da,la. will Close Her Varieties.

ETecia1 to The gazette.
DALLAS, Tex, Oct. l5.-For many years va
riety shows of the toughest type have fourished
in Dallas, where Intoxicants have been sold and
the vic Gus element congregated nightly. The
city council this evening, by a vote of eleven
to nine. passed ordinance which
will close these resorts and drive
the proprie ors elsewhere. 1t is made an
offense punt ,hable by a heavy fine and impri,-
onment for proprietors of variety shows to per-
nit liquor to be sold in their establishments.
The employmeu Mt of women as walters is prohib-
tied and minors must be excluded ii the man :
ayers wish to escape the penalty. The ordi-
nance Will go into effect in twenty days, and at
the expir alton of that TINA every variety theater
in the city will be closed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
PAWS woNDERoUs SPECTACLE.
The Last Days of Pompeii.


The Spring Palace grounds have been
converted into miniature city, the
immense Enclosure hiding all but the
towers of the buildings. Mount Vesuyius
is beginning TO assume its gigantic pro-
portions, and Mr.. George Beal, the
energetic business manager for James
Pain Il Sons, is rushing the work in
every department. Hundreds of men
employed within the greG Enclosure,
scenic artists aid their nuTerous assist
ants. carp-ntehA paiutpE iron workers
and laborers, Nh workiHg hard to COM
plete their task "a tims& MIR Skff, the
general managers saS eyes, we are
all on the jump. promised the OPEN
ing should be SsErrday, October IS,
and, bnring sons great unlocked for
accident, the pulaAys may depend upon 1t
we shall be ready ir. Raymond, our
stage MANUSCRIPTS pthgressing finely and
nuuv noble N6mausE One carload of
costumes aaE properls arrived yester-
day and osAften tons fireworks comes
this moyr3ng. The aNobats aud per-
formerssSHre on their May aud are due
here tAsmorrow. We Mhall certainly
astontkF most of our pArons, rs am
convfn'.ed very few pers9fs have any
conception of the magnitude of the pro-
duqiion.''
now OH at the Pompeiian headquarters,
where parties may secure seats Tor any
night during the festival.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
That Houston Kidnapping.

Special to the Gazette.
HOUSTON, Tx, Oct 15.-The city is agog to-
day over the sensational XII mapping of the FIVE
year-old child of Col. William P. Gaines, and
grand daughter of Mr.. Evans OF Hunter Evans
G. Co., t. Louis, which occurred yesterday.
The hackman who drove the party off has been
seen, and Detective Morris has the child
located, and is shadowiny the house where it
is held, but will not act Attil the arrival Of
Col. GGsnes. who has teleAaphed that he will
be hete as soon as s,ss'sscaH bring him.
@xsforfY AeAghQsphate
IL FRassse.'isH
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16

GALVESTON, TEX, Oct. l5.-The fol-
lowing is the register of maximum AMI
minimum temperature, with the rainfall
in inches and hundredths, for the places
named during the twenty-four hours
ending at p. m, seventy-tifth mt
ridiun time:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
Texas Wool for Italy.

Srecial to the Gazette.
FAN ANTONIO. TEX, Oct. l5.-Mr Ed Corula,
OF this city has Just sold the John Fitzgera j
{McMullen county, clip of $4,000 pounds of six
TO eight months spring wool to Frank Grodetri,
to be shipped q wooden mill at Lodi, liza y.
This is sample shipment, and if satisfactory
the supply OF the Lodi mill, amounting to q
million pounds annually, will be purchased in
this MARKET. This is the first foreign shipment
OF Texas wool.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
Census of Galveston and Houston.

WASHINGTON, Oct. b.-The census bureau to-
day announced the population of cities, towns
and states as follows
Ga weston. 29,l1s; increase, $50; per cent,
80. IS.
Houston, 27.41l; increase, lo,9ss; per cent,
66. 90
Palestine 1884; increase. 2ss7; per cent, "a. IS.
State OF Alabama. l,5Os, o7S; increase, 2i5 ,56s;
per cent, ~. 45.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16

There is little business for India and China.
There 10 small daily emand for minor, foreign
and home market. Yarns steady, thou h
remarkably dull. There is strong d m1nd for
wofs or immediate delivery, otherwise in
quiry is hglt. Goth quiet, most approx
slap es are well sold; the marSet is fairly
healthy. and there is little pressure to sell.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
IEIiSONIL

Mr.. II. A. Fuller of Decatur is in the city.
Mr. E. W. Swindells of Dallas, was in the
city Yesterday.
Mr.. B. B. Minss and wife of Gatesyille are
quartered at the Ellis.
Mr.. A. D. Goodenough of Henrietta came in
over the Denver last evening.
Mr. R. NJ Mckinney of Vernon came in last
evening, and is SIC piping at the P'ckwick.
Mrs. E. Kutner OF Waco is visiting her
brother, Mr.. Gabert. on East First street.
Mr.. l.. R. H astings, the Kansas CITY cattle
man is in the city. He is registered at the
PickwicS.
Mr.. Scott Wilson went TO Kansas City last
evening via the Missouri, Kansas an Texas
railway to attend the sick ,ed of his mother.
Mr.. John ]. Cox, editor Of the Mills county
Journal. Iublishtd at Mullins. Tex. was in
a pleasant call.
DR.. A. C. Sloan AMI DR.. I. N. Smith of Corsi-
cana. who were in the ely 10 attend the mar
rage of DR.. Allen and Miss Sinclair. returned
home yesterday.
Mr.. T. B. Burbridge has been confined to bed
for severa dlvs with fever. These are busy
days for such workers to be sick, and it is to be
hoped he will soon be out again.
]. E. Roger, editor of the Texas School Jour
nal. spent the past two DAYS visiting the city
schools. and was highly D eased with the work
being done by the city's efficient teachers.
Col. w. L. McGou yhey, the popular Demo-
cratic nominee for land commissioner, reached
the cit. IS: night en- route home from MIneola,
where he delivered an address at the fair now in
progress there.
Mr.. A, A. Green of Seymour was in the city
last night en- rou e to the Dallas fair with the
Baylor county exhibit. He says the EXHIBIT was
hastily o up but that 1t is substantial and will
mske a SD cadid showing. Mr.. Green bas made
a map of that portion of Texas lying between
Dallas and New Mexico. four by seven feet, AMI
on a scale Of five mics to the inch, 1t is
splendid pieAe OF work snd will attract much
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16

and Texas train for Southern Texas, and will
make an extended trip before settling down at
Corsicana, their future home.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
pssesan,: - sic. n:...ses:
Work Skipped on SssA Antonio's City hall

Special to the Gazette.
FAN ANTONIO, TEX, Oct. 15.-The workmen
have stopped work on the new city hall. Con-
tractor Braden is in financial difficulties. He
claims that through faulty rulings OF the archi-
tect and additional VI ork ordered, the city owes
him $50, co.. The city says 1T does not owe him
a cent. The structure, which was to cost
originally $40, 600. has already consumed nearly
$50, O0O and will cost SO 00IU when finished. 1t
is not known when work will be resumed. Tine
city council meets tomorrow. sg
sa4stsjs.taasaa bf6od purifier.
The Mississippi constitutional convention
will dispose of the judiciary report to-day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-16
Manchester Trade Review

MANCHESTER, ENG, Oct. I5.-The Guardian
in its commercial article says: The market is
steady; progress is fair. although often the saAar
are decidedly small; prices are generally firm.
though there are instances Of slight weakness.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1890-08-19

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-27
IN CONNECTICUT.

The Republican managers seem To be
about the same in point Of honesty in
every state. They tried and failed 10
steal West Virginia, they are now try
ing TO steal New Hampshire and Con-
necticut. In the latter State they are
in a dilemma. They are seeking % de-
priye Gov. MORRIS Of the seat TO which
he was duly elected.
Much as they dislike the prospect OF
a Democratic governor. they fear the
present Republican incumbent, Cover
nor BUCKLEY, stlll more. lie wanted 4
denomination aud was refused il, and
nothing would give him greater delight
than 10 have the leaders of his party
under his thumb for a couple of years,
which might be brought about through
a deadlock between the Democratic SEN
ate and the Republican house in the
legislature. The State secretary, treas
urer and comptroller, who can
vassed the returns, and declared Judge
MORRIS duly elected Governor Of Con-
necticut, are Republicans. According
to the absurd, old-fashioned system in
Connecticut, there must be an absolute
majority, not "a plurality, for the cleo
ton OF Governor. Otherwise, the
Legislature must beside. As the scan
dalous gerrymandering Of the Republic
cans has given them control Of the
Legislature 70 the Acknowledgement Of
the principal cities Of the state, it is
almost hopeless task for the Demo-
Gratis TO oyerturn the existing state Of
things.
II has been generally the case in that
State that the man receiving the small
est number Of votes has been inaugu-
rated as Governor. The recent tidal
wave broke one of the gerrymander
barriers, and elected a Democratic
Senate. Nothing short OF tidal
wave could have accomplished such
a feat. The lower house re-
mains Republican. The plan suggested
by the desperate couSpiratorS in that
State is TO bring about a deadlock be-
tween the two Houses, by which the
Senate will insist upon Gov, NORRIS and
the House upon his Republican oppo-
nent, in spite Of the fact that the Re
publican Board Of CanvaSSers decided
ia favor OF Gov. MoRIIs. The only
drawback to this plan, aud very seri-
Gus one ii is. is that the present Gov
ernor would De enabled TO hold over for
the next gubernatOrial term, aud he is
not in such an amiable frame Of mind as
% make things pleasant for the party
that rejected his appeal for renomina-
ton. But what pitiful traveSty it is
on popular government. The people OF
Connecticut have decidedly manifested
thclr will that Judge Morris should be
their Governor, and now the minority
in that State are endeayoring TO circum-
vent the popular will.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

OFFICE OF TIE CLERK OFTHECOJNTY
" Court OF Ohio County. West Virginia:
In the matter of the probate of the viii OF
Thoma, r Moilet. dece.,- ed This 6th DAY o.
December. \. d 1897. Mary Moict filed her petit
tiou asking FOR The probate of the will OF Thorn
20 K. MOiiet deceased, and IL appear NJ bv said
petition and an affidavit fl'd herein, that jaime.
Mofet Thomas MotIet. Elizabeth Smith and
Aul, Smith. her husband Mary McLain and
Charlie, McLain. her husband. Samuel Mofict
Joseph Motet. Lincoln Moiiet. Margaret Obcr
man and Augustus Obermau. her husband. The
two children of Elizabeth McLain, deceased
names unknown and their fathers name un
known. and the two children of Isabel McLaiu
deceased, names unknown and their father
name unknown. are non residents OF the state
OF West Virginia; IL l. therefore ordered that
the aforesaid parties do appear within on,
month from the first publication hereof and dc
what i necessary 70 protect thslf in erest IN
this matter
published the first time December T. lS9ll
GEORGE HOOk Clerk.
JAMES I ROGERs, Attorney. tcso.aw.t
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-27
VERY DESPERATE.

The Senate Committee on Rules has
reported its much heralded gag-rale'
under which il is intended TO pass the
Force bin, but will the Republican ma
lority uLite sufficiently for its passage
Since the organization of the Govern
ment a rule of this sort has never been
applied 70 the proceedings OF the senate.
n adopted. il will be used to pass an out
rageous and extremely partisan meas
ure, concerning which many of our
most orthodox Republican cOntempora-
ries have stated their unqualified dis
approval
There sill be memorable gag-rule
debate in the Senate after the holidays.
There is scarcely q doubt that several
Republican senators wiz refuse to sup
port the desperate device.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-27
The Death Drink.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, December IL.
Ben Sharp and Marshall Quillan, two
negroes. had a whisky drinking contest
in a saloon here. Several white men
agreed TO buy all the whisky the negroes
would drink. Each easily drank pint
and had begun on second, when Sha:p
fell TO the floor dead. Quillan stagger-
ed into the back yard and fell in the
mud, where he was found an hour later
insenSible. lie is supposed to be dying.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-27
Accidental shooting.

MiFrLINrOwN, PA, December 20
Ara shooting match here yesterday al
ternoop rifle in the hands Of samuel
Dunn was accidentally discharged while
he was i'm the act OF putting on cap
shooting Oscar Conrad. boy IN the
crowd of spectators. The bali passed
through his heart. killing him almost
instantly.