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Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
FROM SAUGATUCK.
Seven Drummers Tried to Razzie the Hotel
Clerk, but Didn't.

l.
A thrilling story is afoat concerning a Ger
tain hotel clerk IN St. Paul, who IS himself
not at all backward IN starting the story on
It's travels again. whenever it comes in his
way, with good healthy push. There were
seven commercial men from eleven wholesale
eastern houses. the other evening. each dis
placing a certain amount of atmosphere in
that particular hotel As they had not yet
registered. it occurred to one that the time
might be cheerfully occupied in having some
fun with the clerk The diaboiical scheme
was speedily formulated. One of them ap
preached their intended victim and said:
Ny name is B"
How DO you do, r:" said the clerk, and
out few the hand ever ready TO welcome the
coming and speed the parting guest. ''You
are from
''Saugatuck."
YES; well. how are tines:'
''Boomingn
No > then interfered and said quietly:
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04

Professor Dixon ssates that consInaptlez
can be communicated by the use OF faIri!!s
toothbrush trays in bathrooms, the brushe.
thus lying With their cr1ties N close proz-
unity sffordInS ra@iiBn for the spread ..
he tuAer-ta .-sr ms 90 'ui1adeIphia Record
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
Great Relief

Is insanity afforded sufferers from
d Bronchitis. by the use of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. Either as an ano-
dyne, TO allay inflammation. or an ex-
pectorant. 70 loosen and bring awav the
mucuS, this preparation has no equal.
Last winter | contracted severe
cold, which, by repeated exposure. he
came quite obstinate. l was much
troubled with hoarSeneSs and bronchial
irritation. After trying various medi-
cines. without relief. / at last purchased
a bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. on
taking this medicine, my cough ceased
almost Immediately, and / have been
well ever since. Rev. Thomas 3.
Russell. Secretary HolStoT Conference
and p f. OF the Greenyille Dist. VI. f. c.,
JoneSboro. Tenn.
MY mother was sick three years and
very low with bronchitis. We feared
nothing would eure her. One of nav
friends told me about Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. She tried il. has used eight
bottles. and Is now well. IT. II. ID.
Chamberlain, Baltimore. Nd.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
Irnagine His,urnrise.

lady in Bordenrow, who lived near a
church, was sitting by window listening tc
the crickets who were loudly chirping, the
music from the choir being quite audible.
A gentleman dropped in VINO had just passed
the church.
How loudly they sing to-ni-ht?' said be
Yes" said the lady-thinllirg Of the
crickets-''and they say that they do it with
their hind legs. Denver News
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
Things One Would Rather Have Left UusaiG

While waiting at Cooiidge's Corner for an
electric car 10 take them INTO town. two
ladies, uuacquainsed, entered into converse
ton
Among other things tne slder laiy. Mrs
L, not 70 be explicit. remarked rnat sse DID
noc hzs Broo<li1e, and wss inclined 70 move
away II the spring. To th5s ss5s yoang lady.
asss 4 10 De not explicit & second tane}. -
piled that she should have lived IL B-ookilIe
before Il began TO grow, before 50 many
strange people moved there, causing tn@ open-
ing OF many new streets
'-Nnv = said Mss B. VITA. animation. take
that nasty little Blank stre-t whzre 2il rnoss
ciseap houses nave been bait: IT positive
disgrace 20 o.a brookliae7
KeaAyF reriied Mrz A. calmly Is
thst soi ose of thoee hozses ts uliEe Boo
Ton Times
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
Johnny's Revenge.

Johnny, little Michigan ooy. was guilty
Of some misdeneanor, and his mother ban.
ished him from the parIOr IN disgrace. He
received his punishment in anything but a
penitent spirit, and a. ne noun ted the stairs
70 the nursery. he shoa ted in his childish
treble: God, God, don't vou olezs anybod e
in this house tonight but me,"-New Tori.
Tribune
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
The Small Boy and the Doctor.

Doctor-Well, my fine little fellow, you
have got quite well again! l was sure that
the pills l left for you would cure you. How
did you take them, in water OF In cakei
''Oh, l used them in my blow gun,n-Yeno-
wines News
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
The Latest AIcGiaty Joke.

Jones-So McGinty's dead
Baker-Yes Did you hear what he lef,
his wife?
Jones-No. What did he leave heri
Baker-A widow.-W ashington Star.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
Tools Required.

Farmer-Why don't you go to worka
Tramp-Ain't got no tools.
What do you ueed?"
"a jimmy and some chloroform. Law.
renee American.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
As bad as a Sick Friend.

"Hello, old mani You look played out
this morning. Does the cold weather make
you tireds'
"Well, ratherl Sat up last night with a
sick furnace Boston Times.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-04
;k@0VE.THEY SAY.
/ fII &c IS BLINDS
Buffhe most loving husband will see
the difference in his home ifyou use
SapoIio. II saves labor il, house.Work

Cleanliness and neatess about house necessary
insure comfort Man likes comfort, and if he it
home, he viii seek elsewhere for it, Good housewives know
that SAPOLIO makes house clean and keeps it bright
Happiness always dwelIs in comfortable home. Do tou
want Cleanliness comfort ard happiness? Try SAFOLIO
and you will be surprised at your success
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
SUDDEN DEATH.
COrydou BarreII, Well Known In Houston and
Galveston, Dies In Galveston.

Corydou BarrpII, Well Known In Houston and
Galveston, Dies In Galveston.
Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, TEX. Sept. 3.-Corydon
Darrell, wei known both in this city and
Houston, where he has lived alternately
since before the war, died in this city at
an early hour this morning. Mr.. Bar
rell and his wife resided with their son !,
DR.. c. c. Barrel, on Thirty fifth and
K streets. At dinner yesterday he
was in his usual good health
and spirits. The family retired
last night before 10 o'clock, having
spent the evening in pleasant conYersa-
ton around the family board. 1t was
about 10 O'Clock when Mrs. Darrell
called her son from an adjoining room,
saying that his father had tainted. DR..
Darrell found his father in COM
ntose condition, from which
he never rallied, despite every
effort of Dir. Darrell and brother physi-
clans, who were hastily summoned. His
death occurred q few minutes before
O'Clock this morning, his spirit taking its
flight without q word for the loved ones
at his bedside. rupture OF blood
vessel in the brain is supposed to have
been the cause of his death. Corydon
Darrell was fayorably kn wn in both this
city and Houston. Born in Livermore,
Maine, sixty eight years ago, he came
TO Texas before the war. When the
conflict came he espoused the cause of
his adopted state aud served in the Con-
federacy until that cause became q
memory. a; the time of his death he
was member of the firm OF Darrell Il
SheHrn. He leaves a wise and two
children TO mourn his loss, daughter,
Mrs. C. p. Shearn of Houston and sou,
DR.. c. c. Darrell of this city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
IELE GRAPHIC BREYITIES.

An alteration occurred Tuesday al
Poplar Bluff, Mo. between Mr.. AL
bright, proprietor OF the Clifford house,
and Thomas Smith, negro, ending in
Smith throwing a rock al Albright
fracturlng his skull. Yesterday morning
Smiths body was found hanging to a
bridge across Black river riddled with
bullets. Albright will die.
Kansas Republicans are III state con-
vention at Topeka.
Germany has withdrawn the edict ex-
GLIDING Austrian pigs. Now only Russia
and America suffer from unjust restrlc-
ton.
Brazil has guaranteed state loans
amounting to $50. 900 900.
st. Louis sixth annual exposition
opened last night.
Peter Peterson was instantly killed by
a bolt OF lightning from an almost clear
sky, near Doland, s. D., yesterday.
At dance at Bruinsville, KY, Satur-
day James, Frank and Jessie Higgins
three brothers of bad repute, had a light
with two boys Il and l6 named Laugston
James Higgins was killed and Jesse
fatally wounded. Frank fed. The
Laugstons made their escape. They
have borne q good name. The quarrel
was over a mule trade.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
HOTEL ARRTHILS.


AT THE ELLIS.
J Dausby, Jr., Meridian, Tex; J Anderson,
" Pau, st Louis; Miss Anna Colney, Austin;
l Moore. New York; NJ Bowie. Weather
I9TG; TpS I st Ions; P "a 4 CIR Gi6a1d'
l Check, New York; J c BardaIl, Missouri;
+ R Foster and wife, Denver; Bernard Baer, L
Oheler, st Louis; B Hyde, Topeka.
AT THE PICKwICK.
Charles Coon. W Miller. Weatherford; E J
Joguis. Philadelphia; Max Gaus, New York;
w Adams, Motley. ct Louis; r w H Ken
non. Lawnd.l Joseph B Cozzo, Helmetta, ];
W Il Rea, Marshall, Mo; Mrs Chat am, child
and nurse, Mrs Rattan. J Rattan. Wacoi $ T
George Mcdonald and wife, Charley 3 McDOn-
aid. Palo Pinto; o McGowen, Commerce; c L
3allinger and wife. Belon; E Hass. Chicago;
Joe Trener, Dallas; H NJ Dewitt, Wichita Falls;
D II Thomas, Nashville, Tenn William Cook,
Cincinnati, Ohio; w Dennis, N ew York; W
Dairy, Kansas City; Rollins, Gainesvilie w
NJ shutter; Westfsld: G W Murphy, Hot Springs;
Mrs J D Iugherty, Mrs n seigswick and
Iowa; W spann, F Murphy, Dallas; Leo
Linn. indianapolis; Charles D Gates, Decatur;
7 Haldeman, Austin and Northwestern
railway; JacOG Oueschtenstein, Schu enberg;
Hudson, Lincoln, III; VIM Martin, Anna
EEiio; NJ Singer. St Louis; F WAREHOUSE;
Hannav Versailles, Mo; Fred Ward, St Louis;
Cricket, wichita Falls; Penn, Dallas; Miss
NJ nd Chilnress, Terrell; W II Ames, S; Louis;
w Watts, L and Ry; j NJ beware, Jefferson;
L Plenner, Miller, St Louis.
AT THE MANSION.
DR. II Crow. Stephenville; Mrs Lane Hood,
Bowie, Tex; " Hooper, Texas; D Q Free
man, Austin, Tex; r B CANT, Vernon; A w
Johnson, Cado Mills; J baylor and on. Yer
non; II Wilson, Cleburne: Geo w Engle-
hsrdt and child, Galveston; Rice Maxey, Kop-
Hawkins, Gainesville; w Streetnan and wife,
5 E Bailey, Cisco: ] GiSans, W Garter,
Wichita Falls; NJ Kohler, Dallas; C J Coffin,
Itaska; w Crockett, Henderson, KY; w A
Findley. HillsooTo; A D Kefauv.r, Litchfeld
Houston; Thomas Chapman. Galveston; a II
Gee, John q Newbury, Pilot Point; S H Mad
den, Clarendon: James Logue, WRshburne; r L
Ellison, City; W E Brothers and wife, Mrs A
Hawkins, Wichita Falls, Tex; w s
GiIlett and wife, Texas; L T Clark. Quanah;
W Brice. Memphis, Tex; J Chiffon. Comanehe;
Miss Emma Cummins Granbury; V Kane,
Dallas; Rlgsdale, Rag5dale; d Looney,
Dentoni W l. McGaughey, TAYLOR; w Crockett
and wife, Granbury; J Dansby, Meridian; "
Altar, stephenville; G Rodgers, Mrs Eucking-
ham, Graubury; S Lightburne, Charles Habins,
st Louis; Ethan Alien, Mansfield; John G.
Hammond, Chicago; w Hanlahan, Galveston;
W C Campbell, Texas; G Knott, Wallace &c
w Houlahan. Galveston; West, Brentwood;
W PIrmlee, Ed Davis, Wallace show COM
pany; G P Campbell, Texas; A Hicock, Vir-
gil; J w Votan, HicO; Vim Fowler. Denton; H
L Keenan,. Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad. T Stevens, Bonham; G w Davis,
and wife, Meridian; James McKeog, G Kutt,
J Adkins, Amthe miller, Dave Allen, c Wouth,
L Piper, II Henney, Fisher, krettus, Geo
Gilbert, Wallace g. Co.'S circus.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Sales -Shoolhouse Bonds-An Alleged
Political Scheme.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, Ten, Sept. 3.-The iufor-
nation at the governors office is to the
effect that the quarantine people of Mar
lin were looking for Judge Hurt of the
court of appeals. before whom to carry the
habeas corpus case of the city marshal of
the town, arrested by the sheriff. Their
object is to settle the whole issue for the
state at large, as well as the community
of Marlin.
sales of school lands for August
amounted to 259 900 acres against l28, =
600 acres for July. Floyd county con-
tanned 81 900 of the acres sold, and Hale
20, O00-all to actual settlers.
The comptroller registered Sl2 600 of
schoolhouse bonds of GreenviIle, Hunt
county. FL Paso's S25, 900 worth of
bonds will be registered Tomorrow.
To-day the commissioners court abol-
ished the office of county superintendent
OF public schools. The county judge and
two commissioners, all Republicans,
voted TO abolish the Office now held
by Democrat, and two Democrats
voted against it. 1t Is said the object is
political.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
HENRY GEORGE

Dinner and Reception rendered Hlm-Hs
Talks About Free Trade.
NEW YORK, Sept. 3.-A dinner and
reception was given Henry George at the
Brighton Beach hotel tonight, and
SIC enthusiastic single tax men
and women were present. In
his talk Mr.. George said:
"Mr. Blaine can do no better thing than
include in his scheme of reciprocity
the Australian colonies. Austria
liza would ACCEPT 1t and give
US free trade, and between US
and Australia would grow up commerce.
1t is not the ocean that divides us,
but the high tariff. Cheers. Mr..
Blaine could learn from Australia
if he would send commission the ad-
vantages of the government owning
telegraph and railroads cheers, and
Australia at the same time could learn
how to avoid mistakes.
Other speakers were H. F. Ring of
Texas, H. B. Smith of Tennessee, L. A.
Russell of Indiana, w. Z. Brokaw of
South Dakota, and Warren Wentworth
Baily OF Chicago.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
A GOOD SHOWING.

The Score tary of the Young Mems Christian
Association RarOris.
The report made By General Secretary
II. w. Stone of the Young Mem Chris
tian association OF Fort Worth for the
month of August makes splendid show
ing for that institution. The report
says:
Three Bible training classes have been main
tame taking up several courses of study, and
we believe much good has been done by training
some twenty-five young men for aggressive
Christian work-this number being tn @ average
weekly attendance at the classes.
Missionary matters have received considerable
number. Mr.. Charles j. Piper. having heard the
command of the Lord to go into the parts be-
yond," expects this all TO start for the dark
fields of Africa.
very encouraging. averaging seventy daily.
Several valuable additions have been made to
our exceptionally large list OF periodicals; and
from time to time book is added to our
library, out not SO fast as we might desire.
One large reception was held on the Stn, some
500 being served with refreshments of ice cream
and cake; very much appreciated musical and
literary programme was also rendered.
The games of CHI 5; and checkers, strange as it
may seem, have attracted great deal OF atteu-
ton during the month
Two outings have been held. In each case
the class has left the association rooms about
7:3J p. III. and taken the street for NJ stetoe
Heights, where such exercises running
jumping, pitching quoits and swimming have
been participated IA by all
7. . total attenda upon the young mems
meetings for the month was 1913; total requests
for prayer, Is; protested conversions, IL,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
THE CAMP-MEETING.
DR.. Barcu, Preached Last NIGHT to q Large
AMI Attentive Audience.

Dr. BarcuI Preached Last Night to q Large
AMI Attentive Audience.
Last night Rev. Mr.. Barcus spoke to a
'arge attendance OF people at the camp
meeting on the duty of accepting Chris
tianity at once. Delays are dangerous
he said. He dwelt on the fullness OF the
Holy Spirit, on the loss of the soul who
put off its eternal salvation until too
late. The saddest thing of tongue and
pen, the saddest this, 1t might have
been, he said was deep and solemn
contempla ton, as an eternal thought, to
those who wait until too late.
Several came forward for prayer, and
the spirit of the Master moved on the
hearts of the people.
Miss Sheldon read a delightful essay
on the work of the Young Peoples Chri 8
tian Endesvor Society. She is the state
secretary of the society.
The work of this society is to educate
young people to talk for God every
where.
Tonight Rev. Joseph DeForrest OF the
Episcopal church is TO conduct the serv-
ice. Young men are especially invited
and were solicited to be present last
night by the Bethel secretary. Those Of
the church interested in lay mission
work are earnestly invited to attend
and help on the grand cause of turning
men s hearts unto the Lord.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
AN OLD SCORE REVIVED.

Two of che WOodpecker- Jayblrd Followers
Fave spat-Iikely to Cause Trouble.
Special TO the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Ten, Sept. 3.-About
II o'clock this morning Il. Booton Of
Richmond, swore out three sffidavits
against one Tom Smith of Fort Bend
county, one for making threats, one for
carrying q pistol and one for assault
with intent TO kill. The man was put
under three bonds, amounting TO $3.50,
which he promptly gave. 1t Rp-
pears that Smith and Booton, who
belong respectively TO the two we'll
known Woodpecker and Jaybir factions,
met in trent of the Southern hotel, where
the trouble, which is said to have grown
out of the old political feud, ensued.
From words the affair went to blows, I'M
til Smith slapped Booton with one hand
and drew his pistol with the other.
Booton, who was unarmed, withdrew
and made the above mentioned charges.
Both men have a number of friends with
them, and more trouble may ensue.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04

International Arbitration Recommended.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The president
to-day transmitted TO congress the
recommendations of the International
American conference touching nterns-
tional arbitration. together with the
letter of transmittal from Secretary
Blame. In his letter the secretary says
the act of congress approved May p -,
1888, authorized the president to invite
the several other governments of Amer
lea 10 join the United States in con-
ference for the purpose OF discussing and
recommending for adoption some plan of
arbitration for the settlement of disa-
greements and disputes that may here
after arise between them. II pursuance
of this invitation the conference recently
in session ut this capital adopted three
reports.
/. Recommending q definite plan of
arbitration for the settlement OF differ
ences between American nations.
2. Recommending the adoption of &
similar plan by the nations of Europe.
3. Declaring that the right of conquest
could not be recognized by American
nations.
The president In his letter saws the rat
Ificauon of the treaties contemplated by
these reports will constitute one of the
happest and most hopeful incidents in
she history of the Western hemisphere.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
IN MEXICO.
Brioi Mention Of Interest From Our sister Re-
public Across the Rio Grande.

Rriof Mention Of Interest From Our sister Re-
public Across the Rio Grande.
speeial to the Gazette.
CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 3.-Alberto
Torres, newly appointed Mexican minis
ter to Brazil, leaves for his post shortly
1t is considered ridiculous here, the at
tention paid in the United States to tine
sentence Of Second Lieut.. Yurbed for
INSTRUMENTATION, as here no attention is
paid him, whilst in the United States he
is considered + Mexican prince, a title
which has no existence.
The government says it will await the
report of Gen. Alaterre, new minister to
Central America, before deciding on the
recognition of ETA.
kilograms dated ct Trenton con-
corning the arrest OF Charles G.
Rainey, American, at Touala, is greatly
exaggerated. Rainey drew a pistol on
the police who tried to arrest him, and
he was imprisoned the same as a Next an
under like circumstances would be,
and prisons IN ell countries are not home
comforts.
The probability is that COnpanis trans
Atlantic Espauola steamers will soon
make more eHecllFe opposition toward
the line between New York, Havana and
Vera Cruz, and this movement will be
highly appreciated by shippers, as the
Ward line is extremely unpopular.
Saltaret has been appointed consul
general of Mexico in Yokohama.
Gen. Pacheco, minister of public
works, is now IN Cordova.
The project of fitting up national
theatef on the American style here has
fallen through.
Crop reports throughout Mexico are
excellent, especially tobacco and coffee.
Contrary to all expectations, the silver
rise didn I influence exports during the
fiscal year ending last June, which
amounted in excess SCI 600, 900 against
$50. 600, 900 the preceding year aud
S4S 900, 900 the year before.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04

The 100 lots in the Cotton Mill addition
subscribed for by syndicate to close the
matter up and get to work, have been
placed in our hands to sell at Sl20 each
payable in monthly iustallments of $40.
A splendid opportunity to get you a
home.
This beautiful elevated tract has been
named s'Mt. Auburn after tina!
wealthy and beautiful portion of Cincin-
natl, and 1t is expected will IN q few
years present many as fine residences az
are found on that aristocratic mount.
Lots taken within forty days will secure
you the chance in the original drawing in
lieu of the syndicate. Subscription book
at our office, 900 Houston street.
FosDICK & FURMAg,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
PERSONAL.

DR.. W. A. Adams has returned from
his trip to Staunton, Va.
R. S. Crohu, the state agent for the
Helm brewing company, was in the city
yesterday. He left in the evening for
the North.
Col. Evan Jones of the Alliance passed
through the city last evening on bis way
TO Arlington TO begin his course OF lee
lures in this county.
Misses Hattie Binyou and Susie lizard
left Monday evening for Nashville,
Tenn. where they will attend Ward g
seminary the ensuing term.
MIR. j. L. Daugherty, travelling freight
and passenger agent of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas, whose headquarters
are at Des Moines, Iowa, is in the city.
Miss Myrtle Rouse has returned to her
homs in this city. after spending several
weeks at Town Park with the family of
Rev. J. p. DImmitt, formerly Of this
city.
MIR. r. W. H. Kennon has disposed
of the Lawudale Ledger and is in the
city. on his way to the Panhandle, where
he will select a location and again en-
bark i'll journalism.
Among the latest summer tourists to
return to the city are Mr.. and Mrs.
james Harrison and family and the
family of Capt. Sidney Martin. They
are all much improved after their "trip.
Miss Lena Terry, popular and eff
cient teacher in the Second grade public
school, on West Belknap street, has re-
suned her duties after long and enjoy
able visit TO friends in Wisconsin aud
Michigan.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-04
have no horse and can It go

for game. 1 have no horse and can t go
far.
Again, am thinking of buying some
acres If 1 remain here and plating them
and building some houses. The land is
500 feet long. / want to run one street
through it lengthwise, making three
blocks in length. ! only want 10 make
the streets thirty feet wide, blocks about
100 feet square. The property is on the
South Side near the college; fine prop
erty.
l want good many corners and can t
afford much land for streets.
In this continuous street of 800 feet, or
three blocks, want to name the street
sbutting each block after my three chill
dren. OF course, the street would
change name every block in continuous
street, but, from what l see, think this
would make no difference.
Also, / observe l can FLAT my ground
regardless of streets on any side of me.
rather like this break OF street at each
block. 1t breaks the monotony and is
something have never seen before.
STRANGER.