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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-21
EDITORIAL CONVENTION.
Proceedings of the Northwest Texas
Press Association in Full.
The Third Semi annual Session Held at
Quanah, August IL and II, 189O-To Mset
at Seymour in February.

The third semi-annual meeting of tine
Northwest Texas press association con
Veued in the city of Quanah on Tues.
day, August II, 1890, and remained in
session two days. In tho absence of the
president, F. T. Daugherty, of the
Wichita Herald, }. W. Dale of the
Springtown Newsdealer, first yice-presi-
dent, took the char, with II. ]. Strick-
faden of the Clay County Chieftain, sec
rotary.
After roll call the following applicants
for membership were presented and
upon ballot, were declared duly elected :
W. 7. Roberts, Gainesville Hesperian
jules Soule, Bowie Courier and Belle
vue Gazette.
Cyrus Coleman, Henrietta Iudepend-
ent.
G. P. Barber, Seymour News.
W. X. Lamb, Bowie Independent.
ID. NJ. Norwood, Seymour Monitor.
q. w. Bradley, Harold Telephone.
II. ID. Caldwell, Cook County Signal
d. c. Kolp. Iowa Park Texan.
j. w. Trimble, Wichita Times.
ID. Il. Decker, Quanah Tribune.
W. ID. Wagner, Quanah Tribune.
Il. f.. Haskell, Chlldress Index.
F. j. SchillIng, Mineral Wells Herald.
j. c. Holmes, Hall County Record.
B. F. Coltbar, Quansh Chief.
Geo. w. Ashton, Iowa Park Texan.
M. G. Magill, Seymour Sun.
VIM. f. Beck, Weatherford Constitu-
ton.
w. A. Jones, Seymour Monitor.
The committee on constitution and by
laws reported, and after reading same
motion was made and carried that they
be acted upon section by section. A por-
tion of the constitution having been thus
adopted when the banquet hour arrived
the association adjourned till 10 CLOCK
Tuesday morning.
TUESDAY MORNING.
Pursuant to adjournment, ut 10 O'Clock
q. M, the association was called to or
der by Acting President Dale, and the
consideration of the constitution and by
laws taken up, all of which was finally
adopted, with a few amendments. ex-
cept the preamble. On motion a COM
mittee of three, consisting of A. NJ.
Dawson. W. b. Newton and G. F. Pier
son, was appointed to draft a suitable
preamble to the constitution and by
laws.
On motion q special committee con-
sisting OF D. c. Kolp, of the Iowa Park
Texan, ] C. Holmes, of the Hall Coun-
ty Record, was appointed to draft reso-
buttons In reference to the Fort Worth
and Denver Railroad company, who re-
ported as follows:
Resolved, that while we appreciate the
kind offer of the Denver, Texas and Fort
Worth railroad company of reduced
rate OF transportation to the members of
the Northwest Texas press association for
an excursion to Denver, we are COM
PEELED by circumstances TO forego the
"Trip at this time.
on motion G. F. Rudolph, G. F. Pier
SOD and J. W. Trimble were appointed
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Seymour was selected for the next place

seymour was selected for the next place
| of meeting.
A number of communications and tele-
grams of interest to the assembly were
then read by the secretary.
On motion committee, consisting OF
w. r. Lamb, d. C. Kolp and J. B.
Goodlett, was appointed az a legislative
| committee to the state association.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing term:
j. W. Dale, Springtown Newsdsaler,
president.
G. F. Rudolph, Tascosa Pioneer and
Amarillo Northwest, first vice president
A. NJ. Dawson, Mangum Star, second
w. r. Lamb, Bowie Independent, third
H. J. Strickfaden, Clay County Chief
tain, secretary.
G. W. Coleman, Henrietta Inde-
pendent, treasurer.
On motion Maj. a. NJ. Dawson was
appointed orator for the next conven-
ton, and Professor George W. Ashton
of the Iowa Park Texan as essaylst.
On motion the following honorary
members were elected: Judge B. E.
Green, Judge Duncan G. Smith, Capt.
W. ]. Good, Mayor J. W. Golston, J.
j. Combs, Judge J. c. Sherwin aud Col.
j. R. Richardson.
Moved and carried that the secretary
advertise for bids in the Clay County
Chieftain for printing the constitution
and bylaws, together with the proceed
ings OF this meeting and send marked
copies of same to all members of the
association.
Moved and carried that the secretary
be allowed $40 for his services for the
ensuing term.
The committee on resolutions then
submitted the following report which was
on motion unanimously adopted:
To j. w. Dale, Acting President of the North
west Texas Press Association:
Your committee on resolutions beg
leave to report as follows:
Resolved, that we note with pleasure
the rapid increase of membership within
our association at this meeting, and that
a fraternal feeling and wider acquaint-
ance among the press of Northwest Texas
are already attained.
Resolved, that the hospitable city of
Quanah has given US noble entertain
ment during the entire two DAYS of our
session, and that we are made to rejoice
that this meeting was appointed for this
city.
Resolved, that we thank the manage
ment of the Fort Worth snd Denver CITY
railway for conrtesies extended on this
and previous occasions, and especially to
General Passenger Agent W. V. Newlin
and Superintendent o. o. Winter, the
latter of whom was present and par
ticipated with us in the banquet.
Resolved, that the Northwest Texas
press association cougratulates the Dali
las branch of the Western newspaper
union on the change made in its man.
agement, and believes that the said
Western newspaper union is capable and
deserving of better things than before
the change was made.
Resolved, That the Northwest Texas
press association, or the members of il |
periodicals, are recommended |
10 exchange with each other, so far as /
and agreeable.
Resolved, That we commend the able |
in which our retiring president, |
Mr.. F. T. Daugherty, has hsretofors /
presided over our deliberations, and |
thank Mr.. b. J. Strickfaden for his in
iustrious and efficient services as seore-
'ary. C. F. RUDOLPH.
G. f. PIERsoN,
JOE W. TRIGBLR,
Committee.
, On motion the association adjourned to
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-21
You Take no Risk.

In buying Hoods Sarsaparilla, for It
Is everywhere recognized as the standard
building-up medicine and blood purifier.
It has won its way to the front by its
own intrinsic merit, and has the largest
sale OF any preparation OF its kind. Any
honest Druggist will confirm this state
ment. II you decide to take Hood IS
Sarsaparilla do not be induced to buy
anything else instead. Be sure you get
Hoods.
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Took a Tumble in His sleep.

DENTON, TEX. Aug. 19.-Ben Head
young man of this city, has for the
past week been occupying a room in the
second story Of the May house. on the
northeast corner OF the square. Last
night he arose in his sleep, walked out
on the awning Of the second story to the
banlsters and olim bed over them, falling
to the ground. distance of twenty-four
feet. His injuries are thought to be
serious, but no bones are broken. His
injuries are internal and their extent is
not known.
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saxet eliminates all poison from the
system.
Elopement at Rhome.

Elopement at Rhome.
Special to the Gazette
RHoME, TEX. Aug. l9.-Miss Robbie
Bradford, eldest daughter of Mr.. Brad
ford, our -four mill man, who is recently
from Louisiana, eloped on the north
bound passenger this morning with q
young man from her old home in Louis
lana. 1t seems that the Young couple
had studied well their plans. The for
tunate young man had never been in
Rhome before, nor did he touch foot to
our soil this time, for as the train rolled
up he stood on the lower step of the
coach and with outstretched hands re-
csived his fair prize and escorted her into
a seat and in lew moments they were
speeding towards the Panhandle.
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District cour. at Comanch..
Correspondence of the Gazette.

CoMANcHE, TEX, Aug. 18.-District
court convened this morning, Judge t.
Il. Conner of Eastlsnd presiding. The
grand jury was impaneled and received
an able charge by the Judge. There is a
very light docket for this term of court,
only one murder case on hand, that Of
Koen, an account of which was pub
lished by THE GAZETTE some time ago.
No indictments have yet been found.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-21
The Panama Canal.

BoGoTA, Aug. 20.-The senate has
rescinded the proposal of Lieut.. WISE
aud appointed commission to present
the project of law on the authorization
to the government to treat upon the
Panama canal matter.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-21
Wanted In coll,n Countx
Special to the Gazette.

SHERMAN, TEX, Aug. 20.-Two
negroes by the names of Chambers and
Carron were captured here to-day by the
city marshal and are wanted in Collin
county. Sheriff Phillips arrived and
conveyed them to Mckinney. Chambers
struck man on the head, injuring him
seriously some weeks since.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-21

Call on c. It. Mstkin, agent South
Side Drug Company, who handles the
three well known and popular remedies,
VIZ: DR.. Thurmond Is Lone Star Catarrh
Cure, DIR. Thurmond's Lone STAR Blood
Syrup and Sugar Chin Cure.
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p-e.,on,. .sH.a- 1E..u

Hon. ". Fl. Grain, member Of congress from
Texas, writes: ut affords me pleasure 70 add
my testimony to that of hundreds who have exc
perienced relief by the OF your wonderful
''Hed-Ake.'" CureS in fifteen minutes. For
sale all druggists, 50c.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-21

The best regulator OF the digestive organs.
also best appetizer known, Ii Angostura BIT.
ters, the genuine Of Dr.. ]. q. siesert q
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meet at Seymour on the second Tuesday
of February, 1891, the same being the
10th day OF the month.
j. W. DALE,
Acting President.
H. j. STRICKFADEN, Secretary.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-21
Horsford's Acid Phosphate

teospoonful added to a glass Of hot or cold
toater nd sieeetened to the taste, triH be found
reJreshisg and fnvieor ating
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
MANY MORE STRIKES.
Workinglnen in Many Cities and Trades
Declare for the Eight-hour Day.

working1nen in Many Cities and Trades
Declare for the Eight-hour Day.
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5.-The 300 or 50
men employed in laying the Riversids
avenue tracks for the electric railway,
struck for $3.50 per day. The demand
was Immediately grrnted by the railway
company, and the men returned to work.
The advance granted will apply to the
men in all of the other street railway
crews, who number nearly 5000.
MINNEAPOLIS, May 1.-THE plumbers
strike ia at an end, The master plumb
ers agreed that nine hours should cen.
stitute days work; that the same rate
Of wages as before should prevaiit and
that the men should make an 'oSyree.
ment not to make any other dem.2aiid fol
q year: This was accepted by the men.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 3.-One thou.
sand carpenters went out on strike here,
demanding eight hours as days work,
with 10 reduction Of wages. Twenty
boss carpenters have conceded the strik-
ers' demands and the trouble will prob
ably be amicably settled in a day or two.
The carpenters are now holding a meet
ing at Peck's hall discussing the situa-
ton.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-About s,e6e
carpenters, joiners and mill workers
struck for the eight-hour day. The mill
owners declare they will resolutely fight
against the demand.
CINCINNATI, May 5.-The molders' diff.
fculty is about settled. In all but two
Instances the 10 per cent. increase has
been acceded to. These are the bchaefel
and Excelsior foundries.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, May Goal
beavers of this city and Duluth struck
cor 80 cents an hour and won.
OMAHA, May 1.-The female clerks iH
Bradstreets commercial agency here
have struck against a reduction of wages
BOSTON, May 2.-The carpenters en-
ployed by the members of the Carpen'
tiers Builders association struck here
for an eight hour labor day. ABOUT !, 5ni
men are out, while some 1900 remain al
work for n-association contractors
working eight hours day at the same
rate Per hour as was paid before thu
strike began. EVERYTHING is quiet.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
SHORT-LIVED STRIKES.

Nearly All. Chicago WOrkmen Have Re-
turned to Work at the Old Wages and
Ten-hour Day:
CHICAGO, May 5.-Nearly all the
workers who went out on strike along
the BLACK Road" Friday morning, have
returned to work, most of them under
the conditions against which they re-
belled. At the Mccormick works the
full force reported for duty. At the Car
shops of Wells, French & Co. two-thirds
of the 1,7O0 employees returned to work
at tbs former rate of wages and hours of
labor, but it is understood that an ar
rangement will be entered into upon the
return of one of the officers Of the com.
pany, who is now in Europe.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08

SENATOR BECK. tire length OF the
platform and through the gate leading
to the station proper. He seemed
to walk with an effort and to
breathe with an effort, but these
symptoms were the usual accompani-
ments of exertion with him for some
months past. After passing into the
station the senator and his daughter
stopped and were joined by his private
secretary, who had brought a carriage
to take them home. A few words were
exchanged with regard to the
care of the baggage, when the
senator suddenly turned pale, and
with the remark II feel dizzy" fell into
the arms of his companions. They
could not support his weight and he
dropped to the floor, where he swooned
away. His daughter was naturally
alarmed and screamed for help. Willing
hands were near at hand as the station
was crowded at the time. The limp and
HELPLESS body was borne into the office
of the station master, about twenty feet
away. Great excitement ensued, and
although it was apparent that the sena-
tor was dead, half q dozen messengers
were Immediately dispatched for ply
sicans, and all the remedies at hand
were applied. but to no effect; DR..
Chamberlain was the first physician to
arrive and lie was soon followed by DR..
Wells and others, but there was nothing
for them to do except to examine the
body to determine the cause of death.
A superficial examination only was pos
sible at the time, but this was sufficient
to satisfy the physicians that death re-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
RITES FOR THE DEAD

Performed jim the Senate Chamber Over
the Remains Of Senator Beck.
WASHINGTON, May 7.~-ahartly after
10 o'clock a. m. the remains of Senator
James Burnie Beck, accompanied by the
by the congressional committee arrived
at the Capitol and laid In state in the
marble room. The public were admitted
until the hour of p. M, when the senate
convened. The house attended the'sen-
ate in body to participate in the cere-
monies. AT p, m. President Harrison
and cabinet, the justices Of the supreme
court and diplomatic corps We're an
nounced. Soon after the pail bearers
peared bearing the casket which was de-
posted in front of the presidents desk.
DR.. Bullock read the ninetieth Psalm,
which he followed with a brief prayer.
DR.. Butler then read from the fifteenth
chapter of First Corinthians. At the
conclusion Of prayer the remains ssra
taken to the special train in waiting to
convey them to Lexington, KY, where
the interment took place.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
Secretaries of the Y, MI, G, A,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May THE twen-
tieth annual conference Of the general
secretaries of the Y. M. G. A. of the
United States and Canada, opened in the
house of representatives at 7:30 o'clock
p. m. -Four hundred delegates are pres.
emit. After the formal organization j.
7. Bovine, Of the school Of Christian
workers at Springfield, Mass, read a
paper discussing the question "Are we
Called to Life of Work"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
A Texas, Hurricane,

WnLsPoINr, Tex, May ga hurri-
cane struck here at noon and every house
in town is more or less damaged. Two
persons were killed outright and several
injured. The Methodist church and
public building were demolished, while
other churches were blown off their
foundations. A number of stores and
residences were blown down. The hur-
ricane also visited Mesquite, Thornton,
Terrell and other points, doing great
damage,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 5.-The seisc.
ton of Senator Beck's successor will be
made by the legislature. The probable
candidates are Congressman Carlisle,
Ex-Governor Proctor Knott, State Sena.
tor William Lindsay and probably Con.
gresham McCreary and Lieutenani
Governor Bryan. It is a common belief
that Carlisle will be chosen. The cleo.
ton will take place Tuesday, May 90.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
CARPENTERS, STRIKE SETTLED.
Chicago Wotknen Win the Eight-hour
Day and Minimum Wages of s6 Cents

Chicago WoSAmen Win the E1ght-hOur
Day and Minimum Wages of s6 Cents
Per Hour.
CHICAGO, May 6.-The carpenters
strike was officially declared settled and
work will be generally resumed in the
morning. The bosses conceded almost
every important demand of the men.
The terms Of settlement provide that
eight hours shall constitute a days work,
fix the minimum rate of wages ATS
cents an Iaour up to Aug. 1, and there
after 37i cents an hour, and provide for
a permanent arbitration committee. The
Bosses association will employ only
union men, including foremen.
All the marble cutters in the city have
achieved the eight-hour day, with the
exception Of the employees of two firms,
and the indications are that there two
will submit before long.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
"A BLooDLESs VICTORY.

New York BOSSES Grant an Eight-Hour
= Day Without Strike.
NEW YORK, May 5.-The carpenters
of this city, as body, did not have te
strike to enforce their demands for an
eight-hour day. At the carpenters
meeting hall it was stated that 2Ol
bosses had granted the demand and that
only 85 had refused. In the latter
places the men had struck, but it is ex'
pected that all the difficulties will be
settled within a week. The house
smiths did not go out, their demands
having been complied with.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
MORE WILLARD VENTURES.
Chicago and Great western and the Cal

Chicago and Great Western and the Calu-
met Terminal Purchased by the N. p.
CHICAGO, May 5.-The Journal says
there is every reason to believe that Mr..
Willard and the Northern Pacific rail-
road company have acquired control of
the Chicago and Great Western and the
Calumet and Chicago Terminal rail-
roads, the price paid being S3o,0OO,O0O.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
THE TARIFF DEBATE.
Be. Mckinley viii Opon for tho Repubii.
cans and Mr., MilIs for the Democrats.

Afr. Mckinley VIII Opon tor tho hePubii.
cans and Mr., Mills for the Democrats.
WASHINGTON, May TN the tariff
debate Mr.. Mckinley, chairman Of the
committee on ways and means, will open
reply on behalf Of the minority Of the
eoIn,nittee. The debate will be closed
for the Democrats by ex-Speaker Car
Isle. Mr.. Mckinley will make the con-
Guiding speech. Besides the speeches of
Mckinley and Mills Wednesday, Bur.
rows and Mcmillan will address the
house if there is time. Mr.. BayRes is the
next speaker on the programme, and
Flower will follow him, The other men,
bers of the committee will follow in
their order, Democrats and Republicans
alternating. Mr.. McKenna has notified
Chairman Mckinley that be will not "a.
dress the house in favor of his minority
report on sugar during the debate.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08

NEWARK, N. j., May THE Singer
Sewing Machine works at Elizabethport,
N. j., covering two acres of ground were
almost totally destroyed by fire, to-
gether with considerable amount of
railroad property adjoining. The works
employed about 5000 hands. The loss
is heavy, but is probably coyeredDy in
sJ1ranca
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
THE AGENCY BUSINESS.
iowa Liquor Dealers Opening Up as Il
AGENTS of Outside Parffes .

iowa Liquor Dealers Opening Up as the
Agents Of Outside PARTIES.
Dies MONIES, Iowa, May 2.-Venders
of liquors in original packages will soon
become numerous in Iowa. Taking ad-
vantage Of the decision of the United
States supreme court in the case of the
Peoria brewers, dealers are already ne
gotiating for the agency Of the products
of outside brewers and distillers, with
view to handling their goods In this
state. Seven or eight such deals have
the necessary arrangements can be COM
pleted.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
England's Revenues.

LONDON, May THE official state
ment shows the revenues Of the United
Kingdom for the year ended arch 81 m
1890. to have been 89,304, sic pounds,
while the expenditures for the same Pc
rind We're g., 0S3, 314 pounds.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08

w nile lilan IN Americus, ia, was
boiling eggs to be used on the lunch
counter he beard the chirp of a chicken
Looking, he found young chicken,
which had kicked out of its shell, in the
tepid water in which he had placed the
eggs. He took it and carefully dried it
and gave it food. 1t now is as lively as
a cricket and promises to grow to ma
turity.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
70 Reimburse south Dakota.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The house COM
mittee on territories has reported favor
ably the bill reimbursing South Dakota
for the expenses of the Sioux Falls con-
stitutional convention of 1885. The sum
of $15,0QG is granted. The bill has al
ready passed the senate.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
Bishop Borgess. Dead,

KALAMAZOO, Mich, May 5.-Bishop
Casper Borgess., who was stricken with
paralysis at st. Augustine's deanery,
died at Ito o'clock Saturday morning,
aged 81 years. He had been failing each
day, but remained conscious until near
the end. The burial will probably be in
this city, but the time of the funeral is
not yet known.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
The Philadelphia's Trial Trip.

PHILADELPHIA, May THE new
United States cruiser Philadelphia has
left here to have her preliminary trial
trip. 1t is expected she will exceed the
Baltimore's record Of 20.1 knots an hour,
although the guaranteed speed is only 10
knots an hour. 80
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08

= mans opinion should be good for
him. 1t should fit his conscience and
make him feel comfortable. But man
with an opinion has no right to- insist
that others should have the same opin-
ion,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
Canadians Encouraging Their Miners.

OTTAWA, Ont, May ga resolution
providing for bounty of SO per ton on
iron from July 1, 1892, to June 80, 1897,
was passed through the house.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-05-08
ANOTHER SENATOR GONE
Hon. James B. Beck Drops
Dead I'm a Washington
Depot.
He Has Been Long in Pool
Health But No Immediate
Fears We're Felt.
Funeral Services in the Senate Cham.
Der on Tuesday-Brief Bio
graphical Sketch.

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator James
B. Beck, of Kentucky, dropped dead in
the Baltimore and Potomac station at 4
p. m. He had just arrived on the linn
tied express from New York, and was