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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
Tremendous Gap.

LAKE PROVIDENCE, La, March 90
The river has fallen here nine inches
since the break, and is still falling at the
rate Of two and half inches IN twenty
four hours. FAIR weather has prevailed
in the past five days. The Longwood ,
Wilsonport and Bunroad levees are being
closely watched ind promptly attended
to. Labor and other things necessary
are abundant. We are quite hopeful of
keeping the water off this end of the
parish. The crevasse at Raleigh this
afternoon is 5000 feet wide and from ten
to twelve feet deep, the water going
through with Tremendous force and
velocity. Attempts are being made with
Iars force and abundant material to
fasten the ends so as to prevent further
abrasion.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
CONGRESSIONAL.
The Blair Educational Bill Defeated in
the Senate-VOte, 81 to 81.
Blair Makes Motion to Reconsider the Vote.
Compton of Maryland, Democrat, I'm
seated in the House.
II. CONGRESS.

Senate.
WASHINGTON, March 20.-The senate
bill to place Horacio Vancleve, late ma
list, was taken up and passed.
On motion of Mr.. ingalls,, the educa-
tionalsDill was taken up as the unfinished
business.
After the debate the senate proceeded
to vote on the bill and amendments. The
first vote was on the third amendment
offered by Mr.. Moody of South Dakota,
to the effect that illiterates among the
Indians shall be included in the caloula-
tons
Mr.. Blair said there was no objection
to the amendment.
MIR. Hawley, in opposing the bill,
read the table of appropriations to be
made for the next fiscal year, showing
aggregate of expenditures 1923 900 900 =,
against estimated revenue of $3.50 900, =
600, making deficit of S73, 900 900.
Mr.. Moody's amendments were
agreed to.
distribute the fund among the states in
proportion to the population between ten
and twenty-one years of age. Rejected.
The senate then proceeded to vote on
the third reading and engrossment of the
bill. When the vote was concluded and
it was known that it had resulted against
the bill, Blair changed his vote from yea
to nay, so as to make a motion to recon-
slider. The result was then announced,
yeas, 81; nays, 81; as follows:
Yeas-Republicans - Messrs. Allen,
Allison, Chandler, Cullom, Dawes,
Dolph, Edmunds, Evarts Higgins, Hoar
Mcmillan, Henderson, Mitchell, Moody,
Morrill,, Pettigrew, Plat, Squire, STAN
ford, Stewart, Stockbridge, Teller, Will
son of Iowa; Democrats-Bar Col
quit, Daniel, George, Hampton Hearst.
Pasco, Pugh-3l.
Nays-Republicans; Aldrieh, Blair,
Davis, Dixon, FarwelI, Frye, Hale,
Hawley, Hiscock, Ingalls,, Jones of Ne
vada, Pierce, Blumb, Sawyer, Sher-
man, Spooner, Walcott; Democrats
Bate, Berry, Black burn, BIodgett,
Cookrell, Coke, Faulkner, Gray, Harris,
Jones of Arkansas, Kenna, Morgan,
Payne, Reagan, Turpie, Vest, Voor-
hees, Walthall and Wilson of Indiana.
The following pairs were announced:
Messers. Butler, Vance, Paddock,
Casey, Gibson, Brown and Call, who
were for the bill, with Messrs. Quay,
Mcpherson, Eustis, Ransom, Washburn,
Beck and Cameron, who were against it
MIR. Blair made motion to reconsider
the vote, which motion was entered,
and after executive session the senate
adjourned
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
THE FATHER OF WATERS.
Report on the Condition of the Lower Miss
issippi LevIps-FiOod Still
Raging.
White River Out of its Banks.

HELENA, ARK. March 20.-At Claren-
don it is learned that the White river is
raging. On the night of the 18th the
river rose ten inches, and has been rising
since then at the rate of one inch an
hour. The town of Clarendon is now
pretty nearly covered with water from
the White river. The river rose so fast
the conductor was compelled to move
the train of the Arkansas Midland road
out two miles from Clarendon in order to
make his run into Helena. Between
Duncan and Clarendon water is on some
parts OF the track as deep as six feet.
The Midland road has refused to accept
freight, passengers and express matter
to Clarendon. 1t runs no further than
Holly Grove. Mail Is transferred to
Clarendon in boats. The water was run
ming rapidly in Clarendon last night :,
and this morning the Monroe circuit
court that was in session was compelled
to adjourn.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
Wen sunnnsa a Case.

You are nervous and dyspeptic, your appetite
flags, your slumber is broken or disturbed by
uneasy dreams, or You court the sleepy god in
vain. What shall you dot Try an alcoholic ex-
eitant to stimulate appetite. deaden the nerves
at bed time with a narcoticf Neither OF these
Try Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. II will, be-
lieve US, be more than trial. You will continue
to use this justly renowned nerve inFigorant and
stomachic. It is in the exigency supposed Just
what is wanted. It is . healthful stimulus to
appesite and digestion, does not excite, but
quiets the brain and nerves, is an excellent
diuretic and speedy Teformer Of a disordered
condition Of the liver and bowels. It counter
acts 3 tendency to rheumatism, nullifes the
prostrating effects of overwork, mitigates the
infrmities of age, and hastens commissioners.
Persons exposed to rough weather should use it
as preventive, as should also tired students
and businessmen.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
PERSONAL.

C. J. Stewart OF Thurber is in the city.
H. B. Turner of Kansas City is in the
city.
Capt. S. E. Moss of Cleburne is in the
city.
Col. T. J. Hurley went south last
night.
F. B. Sivers of Muskogee, I. T.; is in
the city stopping at the Mansion.
Col. L. D. Vook of the Street stable
car company has returned to this city.
President A. P. Bush of the Northwest
Texas livestock association was in the
city yesterday. 1s
Capt. NJ. B. Lloyd has gone to the City
Of Mexico in search of recreation, and
will be absent some time.
Miss Anderson, who has been stopping
with Mrs. Adams, on Taylor street, went
to Louisville, KY, last evening.
and Mrs. Henry Furman left last night
for Hot Springs to be absent some time &.
William Edmond Richards, represent
ing n. D. Mcdonald s. Co. of New Or
leans and Galveston, Is in the city spend
ing few days.
Mrs. DR.. Freeman of Sherman, and
Mrs, Lindenberger of Detroit Mich. are
visiting Mrs. I. A. Mcdowell on Penn
sylvania avenue.
Mrs. Josie A. Molly of Jonesville and
Miss Lizzie Berham of Wills Point are at
the Pickwick. They are on hand to aid
in the music at the Sam Jones meetings.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
Cable Notes,

LONDON, March 20.-Lord Salisbury a
the meeting at the Carlton club will
threaten to dissolve parliament If the
tithes and land purchase bills are not
passed.
The Times Berlin ceres pondent says:
The emperor had chance to study Gen.
Won Caprivl's character during the ma
neuvres last autumn and decided 10 fol-
low the idea of Frederick the Great, that
q general is the best conductor of q
foreign policy, because he best knows
how far be can go with the army behind
him. Although a soldier CT the fFst
order, CapFivi in the opinion of all of
his Intimates is very much more, and If
personal appearance counts for anything
he is man of great force of character,
and will blend sagacity with patience,
resolution with good humor, and German
thoroughness with Southern fire. He
looks the typical Teuton of the hugest
and most impressive type. He bears a
remarkable likeness TO Bismarck, and
might easily pass for his brother. The
difference in character is discernable in
their gait, that OF Bismarck being sharp
and heavy, while that of CapFivi is de-
liberate and expressive of Ieisurely ele-
gance. The new chancellor is a brief
but capable speaker. Count Herbert is
unpopular in the diplomatic world, and
il is not likely he viii be appointed to an
Enthusiastically.
The Posts Berlin correspond ent saws
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
LOCALETTES.

Fort Worth streets wear an air of bus
mess and activity these fine days.
Sam Jones ministrations in Fort Worth
will extend over period of ten days.
Numerous strangers in the city an
nounce it to be their business mere to
hear Sam Jones.
Repairs st the courthouse 20 on rap
idly. The recording room of the county
clerk s department is finished.
Some of the railroads entering Fort
Worth will to-day announce excursion
rates for the jones revival meetings.
Nearly all the ladies of St. Andrews
parish attended reception given at the
church yesterday afternoon to Rev.
Percy Weber.
Marriage licenses were yesterday
granted to Louis P. Robertson and Miss
Susie L. Wright, and c. II. Smith and
Miss Carrie Collins.
The convention of medical men to con-
vene in Fort Worth on April % will be
one of the largest and most intelligent
bodies that ever gathered here.
a gang of convicts were yesterd
moved out about four miles, preparatory
to the work of macadamizing the Fort
Worth and Clebnrne road.
The infant daughter of Mr., and Mrs.
A. A. Green died yesterday morning
and the remains were taken to Gaines
vile on the evening train for burial.
o. P. Gathlin, brother-in-law of C,
a. Tingle, has left for New Orleans,
whence he will return to Cincinnati. his
headquarters. He is of the opinion that
Tingle is all right.
There are nearly 5000 school children
IN Tarrant county outside of Fort Worth
More than hundred teachers are en-
ployed to instruct them. Ninety schools
are maintained.
Tarrant county farmers are too busy
planting corn these days to come to the
city to trade, but the crowds on the
streets attest that business In the city is
good, nevertheless.
Jerry Crowley had the misfortune YES
terday afternoon TO encounter the dukes
of bigger man than himself, on lower
Main street, and came out of the scrim-
mage sadder man.
Louis DeMorehe has been appointed
agent in Fort Worth of the Helm brew
ing company of Kansas City. He will
make success of this as he does of
everything he undertakes.
When all the planks and fences that
ebstruct Fort Worth sidewalks are re-
moved good deal Of bad language Will
be sileneed, but the city Will have the
finest showing of sidewalks to be found
in Texas.
Orators from abroad are expected to
lend iuster to the laFing OF the corner
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
THROWN OUT OF COURT.
Abrupt Termination of a Sensational Breach OF
Promise Case.
Special to the Gazette.


Special to the Gazette.
New YORK, March 20.-An exciting scene
abruptly terminated the second trial of the
GuentheT-McRee breach of promise case in the
city court to- day. Chief Justice McAdam vir-
tually threw the case out of court and held the
plaintiffs counsel for contempt. The suit was
brought by Johanna Guenther against John Nc
Kee, her employer. Lawyer August P. WAGNER,
counsel for the girl was examining the defend
ant when Judge McAdam became ineensed
at him that he dismissed the jury and notified
Miss Guenther's cousel that he would hold him
for contempt of court, for disobeying his rulings
and for unprofessional conduct. He was paroled
and viii appear to answer the charge April l.
This ends the present trial of the and it Will
take a third jury to decide it. The first trial
resulted in disagreement. 1t teens with sensa-
tional features. Mr.. Mckee, the defendent, is
a gentleman of means and middle aged bache-
lor, living at No. go East Thirty-ninth street.
He ran for the assembly (but was defeated) on
the Prohibition ticket, last fall. Miss Johanna
Guenther, aged twenty-five. was one of his ser
wants. In December, 1888, she accidentally
upset kettle of scalding WATERPROOF herself and
Mr.. Mckee dressed the injuries, The girl al
leges that he attacked her under cover of offer
ing assistance, and when she demurred, prom
ised to make her his wife, hence the action for
breach of promise.
The plaintiff, who is reputed to be worth 500, =
600, denies both charges.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

LONDON, Eng, March 20.-The
freight handlers are communicating
with labor leaders in New York, but
have received but little encouragement
in the way of cooperation or pecu mary
assistance from them. A committee is 90
inquire into the reason for any disagree
ments that exist and make arrangements
for their removal. There should be no
reason, English leaders say, why labor
ers at each port should not be in perfect
harmony and rule the enormous traffic in
the interest OF the most Indispensable
and the most despised portion of the
CommunitY.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
AUSTIN.

Geological Specimens for the Texas High
SchOois-PardOned by the Governor.
Special TO the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, March 20.-State Geo
logist Dumble is about completing thirty
sets of geological specimens to be for
warded next week to the high schools of
Texas. Each set comprises 100 specl-
mems, representing the entire geology of
Texas. He showed the reporter some
specimens which included copper and
iron ores, garnet, etc. from Llano and
other points.
The governor to-day pardoned J Miller
Dewitt county, sent up for two years,
on account of his extreme youth; also
William Humphrey Of Hood county, five
years for bigamy, because he was misled
by an officer who told him ne had right
to marry again. Humphrey is COM
muted TO one year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
HOUSTON REPUBLICANS.
They Put Out a Full Ticket and Expect to
Catch the Colored Vote


Special to the Gazette
HOUSTON, TEX, March 20.-The Re-
publicans met tonight and in secret
session nominated the full ticket. Fol-
lowing are the principal ones: Mayor,
D. NJ. Angle; attorney, Henry Cline,
marshal, Henry Koch; treasurer, DR..
Coombs; assessor and collector, s. L.
Hahn. The club which made those
nominations is the White League
club, but they depend upon the
negroes to help them out. ID this city
they reckon without their host. There
are so many negroes here that the color
line will be drawn and made the issue
In this section people do not care fig
what ticket is voted in national or state
elections, but the wealth of the city will
not be put under control of the negroes
directly or indirectly, without d
stiff campaign. Another thing is
that Wright Quincy will be
heard from. These nominees have their
names to an official secret circular which
was sent to Washington, not only op-
posing CuneY's confirmation, but excori-
ating him severely. Quincy swore ven
geance at the time, and now has his sa-
Der drawn for them. He will pass the
word along the line TO knife those Repub-
ican nominees, and the colored vote will
go over to the Democracy in a body or
split If an Independent comes out.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
Investigating New York's Sheriff.

Special to the Gazette.
NEW YORK, March 2O.-The district
attorneys office was quiet to-day. De-
teotive Phillip Reilly said he had a war
rant for another deputy sheriff, but he
had been unable to serve it. He init
mated that the deputy sheriff in question
had left the city or was in such close hid
ing that he could not be found. The
grand jury met this morning at an early
hour and continued its investigation
of the affairs of the sheriff. Assistant
District Attorney Lindsay who
has charge of the cases before the grand
jury, said no presentment in reference
to the sheriff S office would be handed up
to-day, although he acknowledged that
such presentment was preparing. It is
understood that the presentment will be
a strong document, and will not only
condemn the conduct of the sheriff 3 Of
fee under the present sheriff, but also
pour hot shot into Mayor Grant. The
entire system upon which the sheriff g
office is run viii be attacked, and the
presentment will be transmitted to the
legislature. 1t is expected that the pre-
sentiment will be handed up Tomorrow
or early next week.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
House.


WASHINGTON, March 20.-Henderson
of Iowa presented a resolution of the
general assembly of Iowa urging legisla-
ton against the adulteration of lard =.
Referred
The house then resumed consideration
of the Mudd- Compton contested election
case, and was addressed by Mr.. Comp
ton, sitting member in his own behalf
At the close of the debate Grain of
Texas, in behalf of the minority of the
committee on elections, offered a resolu-
ton declaring Compton entitled to the
seat. This was defeated--yeas, 145;
nays, 155. The vote was a street party
one. The majority resolution declaring
Mudd entitled to the seat was adopted
yeas, l59; nays, l45. Mudd then ap-
peared and took the oath of office, amid
much applause from the galleries.
The house then went into committee of
the whole for further consideration of
the pension appropriation bill, but the
committee Immediately arose and the
house adjourned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

One Effect of the Fort Worth Convention
Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 20.-A
call has been issued for meeting of the
Southwest Texas stockmen at Corpus
Christi on April 8. This is the outgrowth
of the recent action of the Fort Worth
interstate convention indorsing the idea
Of establishing large and powerful re-
frigerator industry on the coast of Texas.
1t is believed that in this way the stock
men of Texas and the Southwestern
states can control to large extent the
beef market so far as to add several dol
lars per head to the market value of the
product, and is extended as another or
ganized form of opposition to the "Big
Four. -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
The Strike Ended.

LONDON, March 2O.-The strike of the
coal miners has ended. A conference of
delegates representing the coal mine
owners and miners was held IN Westmin-
ster to-day at which il was agreed to
make an immediate advance of . per
cent. in the wages of miners and fur
Their advance of 3 per cent. IN July. The
men will resume work Immediately. Ar
engagements for dealing with the question
of wages in the future were agreed upon
IN principle
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
Visiting Merchants,

Following are few of the visiting
buyers who placed orders with wholesale
merchants IN this city yesterday: J. H.
Wright, Mansfield; Mr.. Gregg, Anne
vile, Tex; A. Moss of Moss & Son
Bartlett; Smithey of Smithey g. Bolts
Mansfield; G. It. Black, Benbrook
William Martin of Amarillo.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
Fatal Accident.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
PARIS, TEX. March 20.-A fatal acct
dent occurred at Springfield, ten miles
northeast of here. yesterday. A clerk in
store while fooling with Winchester
let it go OF and the ball passed through q
negro boys head, sEhieh caused his
death to-day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
Postoffce Burned.

Special to the Gazette.
CLEVELAND, TEX, March 20.-Dr.
Taylor's store and the pos tofice burned
here this morning at 'clock. Nothing
was saved. The loss is $4,000, wit b
very little insurance. All the property
in the postoffice was consumed. The
fire Is supposed 20 be of incendisry
origin,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
HANDS ON YoUR POoKErBooKs.
Fine Shoes on Your Feet at go Per Cent.
Discount

Fine Shoes on Your Feet at go Per Cent.
Discount.
Do they sell cheap? Well, if you don t
believe it, attend their 20 per cent. dis
count sale of shoes on Saturday, Monday
and Tuesday, and you will spread the
news all over your neighborhood that
Weltman Bros. are Offering the best brand
of shoes and at the lowest prices ever made
on footwear. These three days of the
week are actually special sale days, and
special prices are making these sales
popular. Attend them yourself, and
take all your friends where they can save
their money and buy the best and cheap
est footwear in the city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
Ending Its Level.

TALLULAH, La, March 20.-All west
of here is vast sheet of water to the
hills of Bayou Macon. The water in the
overfowed section is not rising so rapidly
as 1t is finding it's natural outlets. The
roadbed of the Vicksburg, Shreveport
and Pacific railroad has several feet to
spare and there is but little danger of
through traffic being suspended.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

the appointment of Caprivl will unques-
tIonably excite surprise. Possibly he is
only q stop gap. His policy in the diet
has always been conciliatory. His views
are moderate and clear headed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

For sale-Ten houses and lots-S10O
cash, $50 per month. Cheaper to buy
than rent. If we have not the kind of
house you need, we Will build you one.
JAS. RYAN & Co.,
Commercial Club Building.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

Hay twenty-five cents per bale, and
all other feed and seeds as low in proper
ton, at Milan s. Patterson g 70l Houston
street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
To Yacate the Palace.

BERLIN, March 20.-Prince Bismarck
has made arrangements to vaeate the
palace of the chancellor at an early date.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

500 cash payment and SEQ per month
will buy a house and lot
JAMES RYAN s. Co.,
Commercial club building.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

Trunk factory, 1902 Main street; man
ufscture, repair and exchange trunks OF
all kinds,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

Send or telephone your orders for coal
and get coal that viii suit you. J. N.
Stewart, liz Front street. Telephone
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

Patronize home industry. Buy your
trunks at Halkin's trunk factory, 1902
Main street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

Can't be Bought ARypChers Else
For the money. Our S.. so toilet set, at
W. T. Lakes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

Barrett and Kendall, in their neat
songs and dances, are grsat drawing
cards at Andrews Pavilion theater.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

The argest Line of Dinner Sets,
Toilet sets and queensWare, at w. f
Lakes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

If you want home and can pay $100
down and $40 per month, call on
JAMES RYAN s. Co.,
Commercial club building.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21
For Gu1a

200 tons of good hay. See W. c.
Pfaeffle, COS Main street, Fort Worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

Mr., F. S. Monoayo, the great trapeze
srtist and juggler, is the great center Of
attraction nightly at Andrews theater
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

FInNrV and all urinary troubles eas.ly q1ll Ne,
hlDH1l ~ and safely cured by DOCUIA S IN
sules. seYerest cases cured in seven days - ~
1.5O per box, all druggists, or by mail from -
uta Mfg. Co. ZIP White st. N. Y. Full dlrec'O-7-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

Take Cascarine when suffering from disor-
dered stomach and liver.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-03-21

4 Fan Stock Of Stores
And house-furnishing goods at W. F
Lakes.