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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-19
A Very Small Garden.

Those of our young folks IN the city
who have little room for flower garden
outside, or whose flower garden outside,
if they have one, will not look we'll after
the frosts have visited US, can, If they
desire to do go, make something very
pretty for indoors, qualified to last all
winter, by sowing seeds IN a sponge.
Get large, fiat sponge at the drug store
(it will not cost much, for ie may be of
cheap quality, and fill one side of it full
of fine seeds of some kind. The seeds
can be worked down O little into the
openings of the sponge. Next place the
sponge in shallow plate or fancy dish,
as taste may dictate, with the seeded
side up. Pour rain water into the dish
so long as any is absorbed by the sponge,
or until q little water remains in the bot
tom of the dish. Place near sunny
window aud the seeds will promptly ger
inmate, grow and give you something
entirely pretty. The sponge must never
be permitted to dry out. that is little
water must always be standing in the
bottom of the dish.
Almost any kind of fine seeds will an
swer your purpose, though for the CHI
mate of Fort Worth we would prefer
Texas blue grass, seeds of which may be
had at almost any Texas seed store. We
like blue grass for the reason that it is q
winter growth, and hence will not be in
jured by cold should the temperature of
the room happen to get below the freeZ-
ing point; then it is of very rich. bright
green color The little garden may be
placed in any quarter of the room most
desirable after the crop is well up, and
may be grounded by any kind of deco
ration that taste or the character OF the
room may dictate. 1t will give out
through the winter months q decidedly
cheerful and pretty effect.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-19
POPULAR SCIENCE.
Moons Rotation-Air Washed BY Rains.
Fast Mail Line, Etc.

week are conjunction of the moon with
the planet Mars on Monday evening, the
goth, and with the planet Jupiter on
Tuesday evening, the 21st. Mars is now
rapidly approaching Jupiter, and the
two planets will pass each other about
the middle of next moth.
a.
People see what they call "shootins
stars OF course they are not stars at
all, though not few persons regard
them as such-they are meteors. Pro-
fessor G. C. Hutchins, the noted scient-
list, has lately been making careful
study of them. He says the particles of
matter composing them may be aston
ishIngly minute, but they are held to-
gether in loose body by attraction. The
body NAV be as large as one of the aster-
oids, and it is calculated to travel
through space at rate OF about twenty
five miles a second. When it strikes the
atmosphere it is destroyed by friction.
meteorite is something different,
being solid body of iron-like matter.
1t, too, is bound by friction when 1t
strikes the atmosphere-usually entirely
destroyed before it reaches the earth,
though not always. Meteorites in rare
cases fall upon the earth.
-.
For q dozen years astronomers have
been studying peculiar large red spot
appearing on the surface of Jupiter.
They have lately been astonished by dis
covering that large black spot has ap-
peared on the planets surface, and Ia
slowly approaching the red spot. No
satisfactory explanation of the phenom-
ena has yet been reached.
-
Some months ago Professor Schlapa-
relli announced the astonishing couclus-
ion that the planet Mercury rotates on
its axis in the same period of time In
which it revolves around the sun, and
the eminent Italian astronomer has now
brought forward evidence tending to u
similar conclusion with regard to Venus.
If these views prove correct, both Mer-
curry and Venus must turn one side con-
staEtly to the sun. just as our moon al
ways turns the same side toward the
earth.
Speaking of the moon leads US into the
reflection that some of our young read
ers may not know that we never see
other than one side OF that body though,
like our earth, 1t is constantly turning on
lis axis. This fact explains why we
always have presented TO view what
we-call 'the man in the moon. - The
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-19

moon has its day and night the same as
our earth has, but its day is much longer
than ours; IN other words the moon turns
on its axis in exactly the same time re-
quired for making its circuit around the
earth. This, as will be readily under
stood, keeps it constantly with the same
side towards US.
The sun., 1890-01-16
JOSEPH DEIMEL ARRESTED
Remarkable Series OF Frauds Perpetratod
Upon Creditors.

CHICAGO. Jan. ia capias for the arrest
OF Joseph Deimel was issued yesterday after
noon on the application of attorneys represent
ing James b. Ryer Co. ofNew York, cred-
itor OF r. Deimel Bros. for $14.99l. Tho
capias was issued on an affidavit lled by Ryer
Il Co., saying that on Nov. 1. 1883. Joseph Del
mel. rs the agent OF his hrm secured from
Ryer h Co. a line Of credit for $4,000. and OBJ
tained S14.99l worth OF goods on credit, and
for which the firm did not pay except by notes.
which have not been paid. Ryer l. Co. said the
goods were obtained by the fraudulent repre-
sentatons OF Joseph Deme that his firms as-
sets were s270,000. and the liabilities only $45.-
brought out by Attorney Mayors examination
shows that this was false statement. and
Hyer 4 c.. say it was made for the purpose Of
The goods, we're afterward sold for 25 per cent.
less than their cost price Tho New York cred
arrest him as soon as they can legally do So.
Each day brings TO light more frauds in the
d2eor 1e nE and o1nsE al Pss bofsps as
result was made in Judge Collins's court this
some time before the failure took number Of
corresponding numbers were prepared and in
serted IN place Of those removed. These wero
sp wh % to 5 @ To SUIT
the exigencies OF the case. We haye the book
binder to testify that he replaced the pages re-
moved BY new ones. Mr.. Mayer went on to say
that ne had discovered that on Jan. and 8,
been hard at work loading valuable machinery
on cars A carving machine and fixtures val
ued at S1S,O0 had been thus taken.
Shortly before the failure over 1000 pieces
Of silk and other pushes had been cut into
goods yalueless to the manufacturers. Re-
ceiver Helmer resigned his position.
Another charge Is made against the insol-
vents. 1t 10 said that since January they have
shipped car loads of goods to q man named
Wineman in Philadelphia
Joseph Deimel was arrested this morning on
the capias issued out OF the Federal Court
yesterday and was at once taken before Judge
Gresham.
The sun., 1890-01-16

Some OF Collector Erhardt's friends said
last night that whio in Washington the Col
lector had made all arrangements to change
two OF his deputy collectors. 1t was said on
good authority that either to-day or tomorrow
Col. Erhardt would recommend the appoint
ment OF NJ. 7. Fenner of Chautauqua and
Thomas Hunt Of New York city. Mr. Fenner
is to take the place Of Col James E. Jones and
Mr.. Hunt is to succeed Mr.. Charles ]. McGee.
Mr.. Fenner was recommended TO the favora-
bic consideration OF Col. Erhardt by Senator
Vedder, and MIR. Hunt is to be promoted from
his place as tho Collectors private secretary.
He is a lawyer, and before his appointment to
the private secretary's place was with Evarts.
Choate Il Beaman. Col. Jones Is a Tammany
man and the warm friend of Gov. HILL Mr..
McGee Is the chief secretary Of tho County
Democracy organization.
The sun., 1890-01-16
JoT1INGs ABoUr TOWN
Tho Washington Arch Fund. sca aoa2 80

The Washington Arch Fund, sChoa2 SO.
Judge Reach has granted absolute divorce to VII
liam n. Baker from kachel Baker
MIR George l. Norton says that he is not candidate
for tho Governorship Of the sailors snug li"rbor.
Tho Williams COLLEGE alumni will have their annual
PsD6.
Henry schmi,t alNborcr Of Ia Lewis street, died in
ambulance YESTERDAY while being krn 20 the ntAy:
It is believed that he chOkei TO death.
Albert Eterich deputy CLERK 9l the General Sessions
Tas reelected Hnairma9 Of tho IanmGy n rnsr
evening for tho eighth consecutive time.
Deputy United states Marshal Beruhardt was ysStor-
Sesn twenty ~ years a. IN He seyee Of he oeS
having been sworn in hrSt under zen. sharp
Tho annual reception OF The Council q The Royal A..
oS.In.d from T. G9: %" HI roSy SsS may 10
These officers OF the New York Juvenile Asylum were
elected yesterday President Ezra " kuR'ley Vice.
Presidents, edmund Dwight and Theron -. sTomgi
Secretary Peter Garter aud Treasurer Henry Tai
madge.
The fund raised at tho Maritime Exchange for toS
.monial 70 ,Hpt Munro ana crow OF T'antllp S sag
aggregates s74O Tho ,resenRtOn will DO made the
Exchange on Saturday noon.
The report OF the Labor Bureau At Castle Garden
grants IN lsss The Irish Immigrant society reported
lS6O5 remained In New York.
Counsel for eEPoicsmun Ira 3. Ryerson waived OK
etam MnrsT s moon sg F h % s@s m % s
Astor House building Tho case Will come NJ soon in
the Court OF Special sessions
Tho SOrth German Lloyd steamship Elder which
sailed yesterday, had among Ter E,ssugefS th" irv.
pr J. Jansen BEhopU Erilrnl r. tut Nr. fhere e,S
baud, the baritone Who del rho Other dny ~ he gip
Rear Admiral Ammsn L ). ~ Was one u tIi,s pas.
sofis aoaas cSr:d SSs e.rso q y 'assI nseEasy y
SisSnasSiD ssaS IA % TsSTSSrI. ~. '1' % a. ASuu'A''
The sun., 1890-01-16

Another storm from the Rocky Mountains
passed the lake regions yesterday, and although
of slight energy it caused rain to fall in all tho States
cast of tho Mississippi River and in northern New
York New England and westward the upper lakes
Michigan. west OF the Mississippi it clear and
cold another cold having started south and reach
ing 10 Texas. In Minnesota 1t from 300 10 38S
below zero and the line reached down through
KansaA East OF the Mississippi it warm and muEgy
In this city the highest GOyernme emperRture was
44S, lowest 500. average humidity ~ per cent, wind
fresh southwest rainfall y OF nm inch.
To-day promises to be clearing and colder and t0mor
row fair and cold
Tho thermometer at Perrys pharmacy in The SUE
building recorded the temperature yesterday as oowSI
IA NJ, 36s A. NJ. So; A. NJ 40; " NJ. 45't
s:aO T. NJ. 400 8 r. NJ. 5os: p NJ 400; IL midnight,
46o. Average, 44o Average on Jan. 10, 1859 3Oas".
SIGNAL oTYCE ToRECAst TILL r. N. THURSDAY
For Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, threatening
weather and rain; south westerly Winds slight riso in
temperature. except coldcrin eastern Maine.
For Massachusetts. rain; slightly warmer; variable
winds
For Rhode Island aud Connecticut, rain: westerly
winds becoming variable slight changes IN tenperG-
ture; colder Friday and Saturday.
eastern NerO York. eastern PenispiedniG, and HeD
JrIsv rain toHdS Uing weserlu JOOOed BY ccartn0'
colder Uedther during Thursday RighL
For tho District OF Columbia Maryland. Delaware
and Virginia rain. followed by clearing colder weather
Thursday afternoon evening" winds shifting TO north
westerly.
For western New York. showers; westerly wind1
followed by colder clearing weather Thursday night
The sun., 1890-01-16

both lungs These continued through satur.
day and Sunday. but in an ameliorated condl-
tion. On Monday Improvement In tho left lung
was. present in the right lung. On Tuesday ali
OF the symptoms became aggravated, Well.
developed pneumonia supervoned in tho right
which continued until his death, which oc-
CURED almost without premonition at S:20 and
was due to pulmonary effusion."
The news OF Mr.. Blaine's death quickly be-
came known and many friends called during
the evening to express their sympathy. The
President and Mrs. Harrison called fret, and
Vice-President and Mrs Morton came soon
ntterward. Justices Harlan and Gray OF the
Maine delegation. Representative Hit, and
many others well known in official and social
life also called. No arrangements for the
ily being too much overcome TO give o thought
to the burial as yet.
The sun., 1890-01-16
"Thtrtv v.ars. Al noxt birthday y


A distinct chill passed over the court room,
and every one looked at his neiRhbor reproach-
fully, as though each felt, himself a victim Of
MISPLACED confidence. She had been repre-
sented heretofore as only 23. and nobody had
suspected that she might bo over IS.
To questions directed TO the theory that q
chief obstacle to the marriage was her fathers
desire to make MI. Muller give 5000 cash for
his consent, she replied that she had meyer
here for the first time manifested real interesJ
in the proceedings. and, rousing ur. shook his
head at Dan .DouRherty IN Q manner that
clearly meant Yes he did Mr.. Dougherty's
head retoried mo he didn't" Mr.. 6uller's
head bobbed harder than eyer aud Mr.. Dough-
erty's gray hair was tossed as In storm for
several moments. and there is no telling how
much more OF the plan Of the defence might
have been revealed to the enemy n Hugo
Muller had not caught sight OF what was going
on and corked his father up. ,,
Judge. and The Judge said that IL Col. Inger-
soil didn't mind no would postpone the rest OF
her cross-examination until morning, rs tho
witness was Ill.
The rest OF the afternoon was taken up with
the testimony OF Louise and Sophie Vonder-
linden. Rhinebeck friends OF the plalntin and
Mr. and Mira Frank II, Cammerer her brother,
and sister. ln-aw. All teatiiied as to the gen.
eral knowledge that Mr. Muller and Miss Gam
merer were engaged to be married and to their
behavior together agreeing with this knowl-
edge. Louise Vonderlinden said that while
they were at Rhinebeck he was "hugging her
all the time when he wasn't eating"
, Frank Cammerer spd Dis Vile said that they
had never heard OF Mr.. Muler's other wife be-
ing alive or anything about a divorce until
several months after the match was broken of.
The sun., 1890-01-16
KILLED BY 1000 poJTs.
The First Victim of tho Electric VVlro in
Hartford.

Hartford.
HARTFORD, Jan. 15-The electric wire
claimed it's first victim in Hartford to-day.
Oscar Williams. an employee Of the Cushman
Chuck Works, was almost instantly killed. His
death is the result OF his own carelessness.
Along tho west side OF the factory run two
wires OF the Hartford Light and Power Com
pany. These wires are SO near second story
window that by bending out of the window ono
can reach down and grasp them. The work
men in the factory have been in the habit of
thus reaching down and receiving slight
shocks. The electric company found this out
and sent a warning to the establishment, and
Mr.. Cushman forbid the practice.
To-day was very wet day and insulation
was almost useless. Late in the day Williams
went to the window. and. leaning out Rrasped
the wires. He leaned over a steam radiator
and circuit was formed. Instantly he ut
tered piteous shrek and blue smoke was
seen rising from his body. The smoke blew in
through the window Two employees ran into
the room. and. seizing the unfortunate man
by the legs. pulled him by main
force of the wires in through the window.
He was unconscious and died in less than ten
minutes. Two fingers Of the right hand were
burned to the bone. Death resulted from the
thing, says Williams only grasped one wire
and that his wet clothes-he had Just been out
in the rain-leaning against the iron steam ra-
diator formed the circuit. The current was an
alternating one of about 1000 volts.
The sun., 1890-01-16
THE ELLIS ISLAND MACHINES TO GO.



Senator Mcpherson introduced in tho Sem
ate yesterday q Joint resolution for the removal
OF the naval magazine from Ellis Island. New
York harbor, and for the purchase Of site for
and the erection OF naval magazine at some
other point This resolution. following fast on
the heels OF Gen. Her burns report recon-
mending the abrogRton OF the Federal con-
tract with the Emigration Commissioners at
this port, set the politicians up town a-think-
ing. 1t is known that the Emigration Board
set great store by the geographical situation OF
Castle Garden. and offer II as one OF the arRu-
mehts why the Federal contract should not be
revoked. In the opinion OF some OF the Com
missionors tho Federal authorities cannot Sc
cure an equally advantageous station.
But Ellis Island belongs to the United States
and no immigrant contract with tho State su-
thorities would be required II It we're to be
selected as tho landing place for immigrants.
The island Is mile southwest OF Castle Gar
den and lies almost directly north OF Bedlows
Island. 1t is much nearer than Castle Garden
to Communipaw, Cavan Point. and Greenville
and the Long Wharf OF the Pennsylvania Rail.
road Company and other connecting syetems.
The island is about as large rs Battery Park.
and from time immemoria its buildings have
been used as naval magazine. 1t Is claimed
that there is a channel on tho northerly side
deep enough to permit the landing OF big
steamships. Gen. Hepburn In his two weeks
investigation OF Castle Garden, referred n num-
Der OF times to the advantageous location Of
Ellis Island
The sun., 1890-01-16
DEATH OF "L11rLE JOHNNIE" I"
Sent to Wards Island Because He Pei
sisted in Talking Religion.

Sent to Wards Island Because He Per
sisted in Talking Religion.
John Derkins, who was better known to
his acquaintances as Little Johnny" died In
the insane asylum on Wards Island yesterday.
He was victim OF religious mania, and had
been in the asylum for about year. He had
been there two or three times previously, but
for some reason had been given his liberty.
He was OF a mild. harmless disposition. but
was not q welcome guest Of the asylum au-
thorities. He made 1t his business to talk to
oil the other patients on the subject Of religion.
and to work himself and them into frenzy at
every opportunity. He was well known on the
west side OF the city. and has several times
been arrested for disturbing congregations in
various churches.
ruptinR DR.. De Witt Talmage at the Brooklyn
Tabernacle and exhorting tho congregation on
his own account He always carried Bible
street and inquire after his souls welfare. He
would walk up to crowd OF corner loungers
and begin to preach sermon to them. He
was brilliant talker. and could quote chapter
after chapter from the Bible.
Church and listened to the Rev. Stephen Mer-
rttt preach, When Mr., Merritt said anything
that pleased him much he would rise ard shout
his approval. Mr. Merritt took great interest
In him and often gave hi money. Little
Johnnie was not beggar but on account of
his irresistible inclination to air his theological
the top of his voice he had difIlcuty In obtain
ing steady employment
When Mr. Merritt heard OF his death he sent
to Wards Island for his body and had 1t taken
to his undertaking. establishment at 30
afternoon. and many Of little Johnnie's former
friends went to take a last look at him. Mr..
Merritt will hold funeral services over the
morning at IL o'clock, and the interment will
take place at Maple Grove Cemetery. Little
lot, and that gentleman will personally bear
all the expenses OF the funeral. large num-
Der OF persons are expected to attend the SER
The sun., 1890-01-16
Prof. Honey Must GO.

NEW HAVEN. Jan. 15.-The directors of tho
Sheffield Scientific School to-day notified Prof.
Honey that unless no withdrew the order COM
pellinR his GLASS to purchase their mechanical
drawing instruments of Paul Raessler OF this
city 1t would be necessary to secure new In
structor in his place. Prof. Honey refuses to
withdraw, his order and tomorrow morning
chgrge OF his classes. Prof Honey has not sent
In his resignation. but Is expected 10 do so to-
morrow. lie positively refuses 10 make any
dents are jubilant over their victory. but pre-
cautions are being taken TO prevent any dem
ing the inscription, "A sweet farewell to the
Honey" was pasted on Prof. HopSy's recitation
The sun., 1890-01-16
THE HAYERHILL LOCKOUT.
Roth Sides Firm and Boast OF Their Stay.
Ing PowerS-The Workmen United.

Ing FOwerB-Iho "orkmeh united.
HAvERHILL, Mass, Jan. 15.-The report
put In circulation to-day that the combined
manufacturers were weakening and about
ready to give I'D the contest Is denied In toto
by President Gardiner. He says every one Of
the nine Is ready to fight 1t out on the line
started upon until doomsday. II necessary.
Each side is keeping quiet. boasting OF their
great staying powers. and anxiousy waiting
some show OF weakness in the opposing front
The workingmen are united and growing
stronger every day. have all the confidence
possible in their leaders and in each other and
have ON their side strong public sentiment.
Manufacturers who have locked out continue to
maintain An air OF Indifference as to the length
OF the lockout. They place implicit faith In
the legality Of their agreement and bond which
was drawn up by one OF the ablest lawyers In
the country
Last evening branch of the international
Union was organized by Secretary Skeilington
among the boot and shoe cutters ut their re-
quest. and this afternoon the treers were or
ganiZed by the same official. Other branches
OF the trade are not now fully organized. but ex-
pect full membership before the week ends.
that work had been refused them In a factory
at which they made application, because they
were locked -out men. The workmen regard
this as an open conspiracy by tho manufac-
turers TO deprive them OF a chance to earn
living
Harry G. Moulton was seen to-day and told
tho reporter that a settloment might be
reached in forty eight hours and, perhaps. not
for weeks. II must result In victory for the
Union or nothing else.
The sun., 1890-01-16
AFTER AMERICAN HE1REssES.
Germans In High station who Would Go
to San franchise for Wives.

Germans In High station Who Would Go
to San Francisco for Wives.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.-Ludwig Won
Romayer. OF r. o. Mayer, as ho now gives his
name, the foreigner who. through ADVERTISE
ments in European newspapers. has inveigled
several hundred members OF the nobility and
others to send on orders for American heir
esses. alleged to be in the matrimonial market
for all comers with titles. has been run to
ground at San jose He is athoroughly fright
ened man. and fears the consequences Of his
offers to supply princes and dukes with wives
He explains the matter BY saying 1t was all a
joke. He says he is a society man and that the
scheme was concocted by six prominent ladies'
OF san Francisco and himself. who at the time
OF the talk about tho marriage OF Miss Hunt
ington and Prince Hatzteldt thought 1t would
be great fun to catch titled paupers Of Europe
applications and photographs. and perhaps
give them to some newspaper for publication.
The plan succeeded admirably. Mayer has
in his possession three letters from princes and
sixteen from dukes. Barons and marquises
were innumerable. and 80 were, PHYSICIANS and
graphs. one from a marquis. who said he
owned an estate but who had lost considerable
money on the English race tracks. Another
Berlin. The third photograph was that Of a
youthful and bright looking man; He's
the German letter 1t twas was learned that bis High
ness would be satisfied with some American
woman with s250.000. He would take less,
however, IL she was pretty.
How many letters have you Rotr' was
asked.
showed eighty or ninety envelopes. all ad-
dressed In different handwritings to The In
ternational Bureau for Private Transactions"
A score OF them were sealed with red wax, on
which was stamped some coat Of arms
Women Of all sorts were asked for. One man
wanted ' fine; big woman" whom he could
present with pride at court A baron wanted
wife with 100000. There is q large stack OF
letters awaiting Mayer at the Post ONCE. A
fees and Mayer said he would moi call for
these for fear of arrest and he will probably
get out OF sight. He said he had high connec-
lions In Germany. and exposure OF his scheme
would get his family into no end of trouble. He
owns small ranch near San Jose. and makes
most OF his income by ie- DIM small amounts
on chattel mortgages.