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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

following account fot WHAT he saw: The
hisslng steam from the engine, groans of
injured aud shrieks CT panic stricken
passengers made IN awful sight. Those
OF the ! aosengers Who escaped unhurt
Rnzed in horror upon the scene they saw.
Four of the cars were splintered in
Thousands IT pieces, and it Is safe to say
that the cars could not have been more
completely smashed TO pieces. The en-
gIne and smoke stack was full of water,
and the top of tho Pullman car and
smokcr were just visible.
The terrific crash of the wreck sum-
moned hundreds Of residents to that seq
ton, who hurried TO the scene as the
shades of night were quickly gathering
upon that mover to- forgotten picture
of death ard desolatiou. Then began
the work OF rescue. Train hands and
some of tho passengers in getting out of
the cars jumped into the water and
swan to the shore. 1t was q desperate
struggle for life. The train men then
lit their lamps and soon the CHASTITY scene
was Illuminated by these pale lights
which rendered slight assistance to the
noble hearts and willing hands.
One by one the slightly injured were
taken and assisted out of the car that
stood end up on the banks, many were
taken to the track above, which was
flanked on one side by standing coal
train. Others were carried up. Then the
rescuing party made their way further
down the wrecked and submerged cars,
and the sights they saw were horrible.
Injured passengers were piled one on top
of another amid spllntered planks,
beams, iron work, glass. car wheels,
gas cylinders, lamps, packages, bundles
of clothing, baskets, hats and great
variety of other material smashed to
MECCA
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
Dublin's Delegates to Fort Worth.

Special to the Gazette.
DUBLIs, Tex, Sept. 29.-At the call of the
mayor the business men OF Dublin met at the
opera house and rganized for the purpose Of
sending delegates to the manufacturer con-
vention to be held in Fort Worth on the 24th.
L. d. Mccain was selected as chairman and a.
w. Risien, secretary. After various express
ions as to the Importance of this convention TO
the state at large, and the necessity of city
being represented, the following delegates were
elec,ed Il. A. Smith, r. II. Mccain, W. B.
Davis, A. W. Risien, L. E. Gillett, J. T.
Harris, c. w. Travis, j. 3. Green, G. W.
Andruss, Robert Bailey, ]. R. St. Clair, ]. H.
Latham, C. c. Dodson. A. a. Chapman. R. w.
urner. A. L. Hamilton, r. w. Higgin botham,
=. H. Townsend, A. D. Hooper, c. o. Wright,
a. W. Townsend F. c. Oldham, w 7. Miller,
W. R. Young and j. ]. McLemore. The above
delegates will prepare a careful statement of the
advantages of our growing city for the location
of manufacturing enterprises.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
MEETING AT SHERMAN.

To Take Action Upon the Success OF the Deep
Water BIlI-Delegates to the Fort.
Special to the Gazette.
SHERMAN, TEX, Sept. 2O.-To-night hundreds
Of our citizens asse nbled at the courthouse and
passed suitable resolutions extending congratu-
lations to the representatives and senators who
were the prime movers In securing deep water
for Texas; also, resolutions of thanks to those
gentlemen in Washington and elsewhere who
worked jealousy for the Sherman and North
western railroad franchise through the Indian
Territory. which measure is now in fair pros
pecls of passage in congress.
Before adjournment delegates were appoiu ted
to attend the big conven ion at Fort Worth of
Texas merchants and others interested in Texas
development. Messrs. Bliss, Edmonds, Jake
Levy and Williams addressed the meeting.
Capt. J. L. Randolph acted as chairman.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
A BAD MAN BAGGED.

James Daniels, Desperate Horse Thief.
Soma of His Exploits Enumerated.
Special to the Gazette.
COMFORT. TEX, Sept. 2o.-This morning
James Daniels, one Of the most desperate Grim
inals of Texas, was captured By deputies from
this place. He had been confined in Jail at Ban
dera, seat of the adjoining county. charged with
horse theft. Two months ago Daniels picked
up wooden bench in his cell and stunned the
TALLER who brought him breakfast. He was held
in check by the jailor's ant girl, who
sDatChed her masters rifle from corner and
covered him with it and forced him to back into
his cell. Two days ago he effected his
cape. When recaptured this morning he had
no weapon. In his pocket was a knife with one
bl ade; the blades had been converted into
saw. With this he had WORKED his way through
the bars, stole horse on the outside and started
for freedom. He say he will stand his trial.
come clear and get even with the people who
captured him, He will be taaen back to Ban
dera. Daniels is bOyish- looking, smooth
faced fellow with sleepy blue eyes ana slim
figure. He is not over thirty years old and has
served one term in the penitentiary.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
BIighted In the Bud.

''why was young Fobbs so anxious to be
assigned to DO the charity concert last night?''
asked the managing editor Of the city editor.
81 think it was because his best girl sang q
solo in it. and he wanted chance to write q lot
of gush sbout her and make himself Solid"
'sAnd WHY is he so anxious this morning to be
sent to do the revolutions in the Argentine Re-
puolic?'' inquired the managing editor.
s'I'ye an ideaD answered his subordinate
THAT it is because Fobbs tried to grow criti-
csily enthusiastic over bis girls chest notes.
and they came out in the paper this morning as
'chestnuts.'
s'TeH him he may go to the Argentine Repub-
lie. - said the managing editor.
And there was PARKWAY look in the usually
stern ewes of the boss, who himself had never
married, and about whom there was a vague
legend in the Office of tender romance which
came to an uptimely end in the early days OF his
professional career. POLE SWAPS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
THE c. Z. SYNOD.
Proceedings Of Yesterdays Meeting at
Corsicana.

Corsicana.
Special to the Gazette.
CoRsIcASA, TEX, Sept. 20.-The Cumberland
Presbyterian synod met to-day at O'Clock.
The committee education, among other
things, reported that the income of Trinity
university last year was Ss266, and asked the
synod to approve the appointment of S. ].
Thompson as trustee to fill vacancy and the
election of Rev. B. D. Cockrill of Kentucky as
president of the university, and also recon-
mended that the present hoard of trustees of the
Texas Female seminary be appointed for this
session be adopted as whole.
The committee on Sunday schools was empow-
cred to appoint a superintendent for the state
work, and fix his salary, and also to arrange
with the ChautanQua park association at Wealth
erford for holding an encampment during the
summer OF 1891.
The committee on publication made an inter
esting and encouraging report.
The synod reelected San Antonio as the place
for the next annual meeting.
Rev. r. w. Lewis of Waxahachie was recon-
mended for appointment as state superintendent
of sun6ay-school work By the committee
education.
Rev George o. Buchanan, who resigned the
position of state superintendent after q years
service, has accepted the appointment as gen.
ei al manager of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church SuHiay-school assembly of Missouri.
Appointments were made for preaching IN the
various Protestant churches here Tomorrow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
AN ENTERTAINMENT SUSPENDED.
Acti on Of Or. Rutherford-Arrest that VIII
Throw Light on the Operations of
Gang of Horse Thieves.
SneciaI to the Gazette.


WACO, TEX. Sept. 2).-Dr. Rutherford Wis
tied Yellowstone Kits tent last night, and after
explaining how dangerousiit was to continueisuch
gatherings, while there was possibility OF the
dissemination OF smallpox peremptorily ordered
the entertainment closed. There was usual q
large congregation of people present who were
10th to leave the show, but the health officers
demands were imperative and the audience was
dispersed.
The arrest of Phil Davidson at Hillsboro few
DAYS ago upon q charge of theft of a pair of
mules in Kentucky, seems now to have been one
of considerable Importance. Davidson was
brought through this city yesterday evening on
his way TO Springfield, Tenn. He is in charge
of Capt. c. NJ. Duffy and Mr.. Polk Prince of
Guthrie, XIV. These gentlemen are special Of
fcers, and were supplied with requisition
from Governor Ross. They think the arrest
will bring to light the operation Of gang of
horse thieves whose depredations have reached
through several states, including Missouri,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana,
Ohio and Texas. The mules are in the hands of
Mr.. Martin o'Connell of Waco, the last pur-
chaser, who will hold them till the alleged
owner, A. b. Porter of Kentucky, proves the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
COMIC COLUMN.
THE OLD DOCTOR,

They've got new man down hyere
At Mason's Cove, thet's young
An 60. a heap o. Parnin'
An quite lily tongue.
I've nothin' norway 'ginst him,
But tell vel when I'm sick
want old DR.. Milspaugh.
An want him mighty Quickl
He's doctored all my family
For sixty year. ye know,
An when he couldn It cure US
He never give q case up
He never told us so!
Like doctors sometimes do,
But let US die a-hOpin'
That we was pulliu' through.
M m ost like about him
Is that he never tries
Ncw-fangle ed dru;s upon We,
Like some that ain't so wise.
No differ what's your yailment,
He'll give We Calerrnsl;
Ell tibet don't work he'll dose We
With quinine fer spell.
Thar amt no form o. sickness
Tibet ever showed Itself
Inside o. mortal critters
Enj'yi'n mortal breaf
But what Old Doc kin spot it
An call the thing by name,
Like he was blood-kin to it
An knowed f'om whar it came.
He's hand in glove with fevers,
N when he strikes a sprain
He's jest like he was sayin'
well, bye,e We are againr'
An eve death don faze him
He knows it, branch an roots,
So well. We bout 'ud reckon
They both was in cahoots.
An bein' he's so porful,
Eff ever I'm took sick,
IS say, l want old doctor,
M l want him middlin' quick!
IF my times come. Daught kin save me
Eff it amt, why then old Doc
'Ull fetch me round a-hummin'
An gritty ez rock.
EVA WILDER MCGlAssoN.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

in the Chickasaw nation ard came off to Texas.
He last heard of her about 1854. when she wrote
him she had secured divorce and afterwards
IN the sans year saw her at Denison and she
told him The same thing. About 1855 he married
Emma Malone. She died and about five months
ago he married third time. He had also heard
from other parties that his first wife had secured
a divorce and also that she married. As
matter Of fact his first wife did not secure q
divorce until about two years age. So that in
his marriage with Emma Malone he committed
blgamy though not Intentionally, and now after
that wife's death and while legally married
again he is prosecuted for the ofense committed
In his second n,srrinCe
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

GEN. ALGER earnestly denies that he
is DESTROYS of purchasing a newspaper.
lie finds it easier to be committee man
than an editor, and observation might
teach him that "bar'l o. money" goes
further in a Republican campaign than
does q newspaper.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
FORT SAM HOUSTON.

San Antonio Post Name Changed-Why Army
officers are DIspleased With It
Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. 2o.-Gen. David
S. Stanley, commanding the department OF
Texas, to-day resolved notice that The title of
San Antonio post, the second largest in the
United States, had been changed to Fort Sam
Houston. Gen. Stanley favors the change be-
cause Houston was noble American and con-
slstent Union man TO the day OF death His officers
don't for the reason that they consider the new
name to be slangy and undignifed in the
extreme. They would have no objection
pleased with the abbreviation Sam They
say the post named after Sheridan is called Fort
Philip Sheridan, and not Phil" Sheridan.
They say that the post named after Thomas is
called Fort George Thomas and not Fort Pap
Thomas. They consider that the dignity of the
San Antonio post is lowered by the condensa-
ton, Sam. In other poets they have no kick
to make. Nail formerly directed to San An
tonic pos. will now be directed to Fort Sam
Houston.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
At the State Capital.

Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, Sept. 2O.-A report has been re-
ceived from the state reformatory at Gatesvile
announcing that the sale OF cotton made at the
institution had netted $500 for the state.
The Cuero graded school, capital 5000, filed
its charter to-day. The incorporators are Ed
ward Mcgee and others.
The comptroller bought 5000 of Throckmorton
county courthouse bonds.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
THE LITERARY TELLER WHO NEVER
WROJE.

He never wrote novel, but
He's ALWAYS threatened to,
When he'd escaped the business rut
And with his trade got through;
But there has been so much to do,
With buyer and with seller,
The muse has never seemed to woo
This literary Teller.
His hair has the Byronic cut.
His eyes are softly blue;
He has an A. G. Swinburne strut,
An Oscar Wildey "poohI'
But - scars muse he don't pursue,
Though cert ainly he'd quell her,
If TO his TRACE he'd say adieu-
This literary Teller.
he dwells in an aesthetic hut,
With little retinue.
There's not a scientific nut
That he cannot suhdue.
his mind is said to be askew,
Else he would not repel her
The muse, the philoshphic shrew-
This literary feller,
ENVOY.
Egad! methinks his scheme is truel
Why touch the parchment yeller
When people none the less dub you
''This literary feller?''
CARLYLE SIXTH
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
District Court at Texarkana-

Special 70 the OaZtILt.
TExARKANA, TEX, Sept. 2O.-Bowie county
district court convenes here on Monday next
and it is thought that the four weeks allotted to
the term will not be sufficient to clear the dock
ct. There are about 80 cases on the civil
docket, some of them involving large amounts
The criminal docket is large and will no doubt
be largely increased by the first weeks work of
the grand jury. The trial OF the train robbers of
itself will consume q full week.
The Miller county ARK. circuit court is still
in session here and will not probably adjourn
before the lst OF October.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
Lock Mcdaniel as Peace Maker.

81 sclal TO the Gazelle.
HOUSTON, TEX. Sept. 2O.-Hon. Lock Nc
Daniel, chairman OF the Republican state exc
Gu i've committee, is in the city endeavoring to
bring out reconciliation OF conflicting interests
and induce the party to put out a stright-out
ticket for every office. He stands squarely by
the San Antonio platform, and will make a
heroic effort to thoroughly organize the Republic
can party and get it in fighting trim. He be-
lieyes in an aggressive campaign, particularly
against the proposed commits sion amendment 10
the constitution.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
A WEST VIRGINIA FEUD.
One Man Killed and others Wounded as a

One Man Killed AMI Others Wounded as
starter-Preparing for War
CATLETTsBURG, KY, Sept. 2O.-The Brewer,
Dempsey and Bsisden war broke out again in
Logan county, ". Va, Wednesday at the
mouth OF Pigeon creek in g general fight be-
tween the two factions, and James Dempsey
shot and instantly killed George Baisden,
member of the Baisden faction, and one Clark
which led to the killing dates back soma years,
but the immediate cause was whisky and bad
blood. Both fact ions met at sheriff. sale
Monday and Lon Dempsey was shot by his
brother John, but not fatally injured Both
sides are arming themselves and renewal Of
hostilities is expected.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

QUORUM seems TO be an uncertain
quantity. Despite Maine's Endorsement
of Speaker Reed, his own party are not
particularly docile. By late count
twenty-one members were needed for
quorum and the Republican abEentees
numbered twenty-eight. Between the
Republican hens and the Democratic
BOOSTERS, farmer Reed is having hard
time driving the chickens into the house.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

A NEW YORK doctor advocates man
eating as means to improve the race
morally, spiritually and intellectually.
If the amount of benefit is to be COM
mensurate with the quality of the food,
it might be well that the doctor prepare
q classified list and experiment. 1t is
hard to think of some men as food for
anything but dogs.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
Drummer Koehn's Body Found.

Special 70 luS UaZtIIt
FORT SMITH, ARK, Sept. 2O.-A telegram was
received here to-day by DR.. John schaap that
the body OF Theodore P. Koehn, his travelling
salesman, who disappeared about the first of
July, had been found thirty miles west of Nc
Alister, L. t., and that his money, papers,
clothing and other effects were recovered with
the body. He either died was killed about
III first of .IuIY
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

"These are my Poe relics. That is the quill
with which he wrote THE Raven That is the
first draft of 'Anabel Lee This cane is made
from the wood of q tree under which he wrote
the Pendulum.
''What is that white liquid in the bottle?''
"That is understanding Poe rarely
touched HENRY HERBERT Hardness.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

THE latest catch phrase is, "No posi-
BILE shadow of q doubt, no reasonable
doubt whatever. - 1t is borrowed from
The Gondoliers, and admirably fits
President Harrison's Willingness for a
second term.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

GEN. CROCKER, who died last Sunday
at Washington. d. c., was the execu-
toner OF Guiteau. Up TO the present
writing no paragraphs has had any
thing to say OF the fulfllment of the
assassin 8 curse
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

BoULANGER S newspaper is saying that
It was all for love that the Duchess
'Uzes gave him her millions. True that
exculpates the woman, but why did
Boulanger receive themf
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

Col. KILGoRE S kick is likely to go
down to posterity as q vigorous protest
against autocracY. A Texan believes in
personal liberty from the crown of his
head TO the sole of his foot.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

SENATOR INGALLS, said in his speech at
Pittsburg in arguing that every citizen
should be partisan politician: "That
his wife is the best, his children the
most attractive, his city, his state and
his country the noblest and most deserv-
ing of his devotion or he is not worthy
Of having q wife, children, city, state or
country" This opinion so far as this
gentle wierd orator is concerned is
limited by party and parallels.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

THERE is ring of lofty patriotism in
the speech of Mr.. Montgomery, colored
delegate 10 the Mississippi convention,
that is by no means common. He spoke
IN favor of the report of the franchise
committee, which if adopted would re-
duce the negro vote considerably below
himself as feeling that in carrying out
the proposed measures there would be
ga fearful sacrifice laid upongthe altar of
liberty, :" he believed it would result in
lifting the franchise to a higher plane,
forever settle the race problem, stimu-
late progress and promote harmony.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
Peculiar Case of BIgamI.

bpeCIaI 70 the GSZsIle
PARIS, Tex, Sept 2o.-Deputy Marshal
George Tucker yesterday brought down John
samuels on the charge Of bigamy. he had
hearing yesterday before Commissioner Lee and
was placed under q small bond. The case Is
rather peculiar. He married in 1878 and lived
with his wife six years when she left their home
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
Texans Abroad.

Special to the Gazette.
NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-C. Davis L
Paso, Grand Central; 8. Hunt, IeNl''
Gilsey; R. E. Never, Fort Worth, toHi
tinsntal; W. Finley, Galveston, GFSI'
Union.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
Gordon Roller Mill Burned,

GORDON. TEX, Sept. 20-The Gordon roller
mill burned last night. Loss. so, 00o; insurance,
$1,000. Cause of the fire unknown. This is a
severe blow TO 8. ]. Odeu, the proprietor, as
well a. Pslo Pinto county.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

The Memphis Appeal, which Is Ii -,
years old this month, has celebrated -
semi-centennial anniversary by m0'I'
into its new six-story building.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
A So Bill.

withou: change"
without changer What do you fee the Pull
man porter with?''
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

az don't think that comedian is funny. He
is inclined to be decidedly sticky"
''Then you of the opinion that he is glu-
ose rather than jocose persona
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
SMITH


''why did Adam and Eve leave The Garden of
Edep9''
''They ate green apples and had to go to look
for DOCTOR
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

IT Is suggested to our esteemed con-
temporary, the San Antonio Express,
that the connection between efforts to Sc
cure better observance of the Sunday
law and the preference for the Demo-
cratic nominee for governor is not clear.
But since the Express seems concerned
about the moral health of this city it may
be relieved of anxiety by remembering
that Fort Worth feels the necessity for
an observance of law aud is alive to the
duty of party loyalty, and that this sem
sibnity removes all need for "heroic
remedies. - Surgeons agree that sensi-
condition in the ulcer they strive 10 heal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
IrDOESNT FOLLOW.

/ am made OF clay and water,
But / wish il understood
That you fellows hadn't oughter
Say my name is therefore mud.
CHoLNoEDELY HARcoURT.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
A Truism.

There is not always virtue in soap. For in
stance, the more ''soap" politicians use the
dirtier become their hands, POLK SWAPS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

A Collection OF CurIos.

"My partner is one of the police, too. +"
''Ah! Then he is sleeping partner"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21

For SC. 60 TIRE Daily Gazette uIl DO srnt six
months, and also copy Of the origina! Wo6-
ster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1881 pages, sr-
press charges prepaid TO ssrcss Office Nearest tie
eubserSesr.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
SEVEN TURKS DROWNED.

They and Their Bears Camp in GuIch and
Storm Surprises Them.
Special to the Gazette.
FORT SMITH, ARK, Sept. 2O.-News reached
here to-day from the Boston mountains that on
Sunday night last a party of ten Turks, who
were travelling south with lot of dancing bears,
camped in creek bottom in one of the noun
tain gulches, and that during the heavy storm
that night seven of them were drowned in the
terrible torrent that came down upon them be-
fore they were aware of their danger.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
ROYALTY.

In purple and fine linen
My country farmhouse Shines
The purple on the lilacs,
The linen on the lines.
F. L. KNOWLES.