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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Arrrtinn OF Cooke County.

N..... 81. Gazette.
n.tNI~N4. LIS. Ten. Nav 1S.-A terrific
lN Storm TEL. in the southwest part of this
'.... a-t evening twenty miles from here
aug 'H .ggsra every ycStige of crop in lis
N-.a t.r country passed over by the
a iH"lr niles long and two miles
WHO. .. ua-' wheat belt in the state. and
"-.Hea'eu hat -. 900 acres ofthe finest
..t .,.r seen iu This part of the state
.sN annotated. The hail fell to the
..' -.N inches, and i'll many places was
A.'. ...l 'n horses. The hail stones We're
YER. I'-" AND they destroyed everything
crop Inc in their path. Several
..-a't acres Of corn, hay, oats and cot
.a N".' destroyed is completely as the
-.. --nr tJrmere here to-day whose
-"." were visited by the hail report their
.farguGS instances at $1,000 each,
SOME losses are much larger.
N. al. "nn of the farmers had less
.". '' acres N wheat, besides large
i. ..a- al corn ami cotton, while many of
a from 5000 600 acres IN wheat.
Straw Will De- iii for harvesting.
yesterday the -ieldS gave promise of
bushels per acre, and would have
.E fer harvesting in ten days The
Dbl came i'm the form of cloud burst
q. .'- rt nH, five minutes, but so abuud-
= That great icebergs were formed,
".lul lasted nearly all day, not
..Hg q he very hot weather. Par
Denton and Montague counties also
The loss to farmers on crops
t. HE least estimate, IS placed at
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Commutes the Sentence.

WASHINGTON, May lS.-T'he president dis
posed of the case of the Navase rioters here
today. His action is embodied in the fol-
lowing Endorsement in part of the applica-
ton for executive clemency:
Il have examined with care the papers
submitted in these cases and am not willing
that the death sentence should be executed.
This is not case for pardon, as the crime
was a very grave one; but. taking into ac-
count all OF its antecedents and incidents, I
have concluded to commute the sentence to
Imprisonment for life. The sentence in the
cases of George Skey, Henry Jones and
Edward Smith, convicted of murder in the
circuit court of the United States for the
district of Maryland and sentenced to be
hanged, are each committed to imprison-
ment for life at hard labor in the peniten-
tiary. BENJAMIN HARRISON"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19

viii be ready to enlarge the scope of the
work already commenced by the movement
which has already led it we feel that it
will scarcely be worth while to go into it
further II they will grant US what we ask,
however. we are ready to push the work
for 1892. We have conferred
with a number of persons from
the Western and Southern states and find
that there is disposition on their part 10
view the matter as we do. A large number
of people in New England are anXiously
waiting to learn what action the convention
will take in regard 10 these two
planks which we will propose and which
we will insist shall be made part OF the
platform to be adopted. They are anxious
TO see an inclination to broaden the priu-
ciples on which the Independent movement
is based, and hope TO have their interests as
well Us those of persons who live in other
sections consulted and recognized.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
To Teachers in Regard to the
New Examinations.
THE TEXT BOOK MISTAKE.
Governor Hogg will HE Himself Toward the
Seductive Waters of the Cuff.
Mr.. l.. $. Ross. Jr., will Marry-Eastern
Capitalists Talking of Constructing an
Electric Street-Car Line in the
City of Austin--Chartersd.
HoGG WILL HUNT THE SEA.

HOGG WILL HUNT THE SEA.
Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, May 1s.-Governor Hogg
contemplateS visit to Tyler this week,
going, he says, on private business. In
company with = few friends, he will in l.
week or two go to the Gulf coast, Arkansas
or Corpus Christi. for weeks dallyins
with the sea waves.
Superintendent Pritchett 5 about TO mai
circular 10 teachers and all public schOu.
officials. notifying them that the new law re-
iating 20 examination forcertiicates does not
go into effect until July Is, and that eXamina-
ton under its provisions cannot be had until
October $ and 9. BY virtue of the power
vested by law in him as superintendent he
authorizes all those teachers whose certiti-
Gates expire August 81 to teach ut the fail
terms under their old certificates until they
can be examined i'll October. as above Judi
Gated. They can, if they prefer. obtain Ger
tihcates from the
SUMNER NORNtALS
which certificates are good for two years.
Lieutenant-G Governor Rendleton. Senator
Grain and Sol Wood of Sherman, the latter
a committee clerk at the last session OF the
legislature. We're here to-day and testified
before the grand jury as TO their knowledge
of the mistake in the textbook bill, which,
of course, was nothing. They could throw
no light whatever on the matter and il is
doubtful if any one else can. Senator Page
and others of the enrolling committee are
expected here tomorrow.
Ex-Governor Ross ard wife arrived in the
city this evening to attend the marriage of
their son. J.. ). Ross .Jr, to Miss Mollie
Duffield, daughter of j. G. Duffield of this
city, at the latter's home tomorrow even
ing 1T Is o'clock.
1t is rumored this afternoon that the East
ern owners OF the mule street car line in
this city, who have been here Cor Il week,
are about to effect a deal with Mr. Shipe,
owner Of the electric street car line. by
which they buy him ont and get exclusive
control of the street car franchises and
property in the city.
1t is also rumored, on the dead quiet, that
there may be a change in the postmaster
here before long and that the presence of
Senator Sawyer of Wisconsin. who spent
two or three days here last week, had some
relation IS it. The senator accounted
FOR HIS PRESENCE HERE
by illusions to some landed interests in
West Texas, but no one heard Of his getting
any nearer his land than Austin
ChartereG-The Beaumont street railroad
company, capital, 100000; the Abilene
Mortgage, Loan and Trust company, capt.
tai, 800, 900; the Lake Park street railway
company of Waxahachie, capital, $40, 900.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
ON TRIAL.
HARLEY MCCOY, WHO ASSISTED
IN THE TURMOIL
During the Last Session of the Colorado
Legislature, on Trial for the Murder
of Inspector Charles Hawiey.
Special TO the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
GREELEY. Col, May lS-The trial of
Harley Mccoy for the murder OF Inspector
of Police Charles Hawley, in Denver last
January, opened this afternoon. The rumor
that Hawley'S divorced wife would be here
from Moline, Ill. and testify for the de-
Tense is unfOunded. as the lady refused to
come as soon Us she learned that she could
not be compelled 10 do So AlcCoy'S aged
mother and his brother are here from
Georgetown TO attend the trial, and the
sorrow of the mother over her sons sins is
pitiful TO witness.
Late Pence opened the case with a series
of objections. He objected to the Judge,
the Indictment, the jury and the court.
He objected to Judge Allen because there
was no reason of record why Judge DOwner
should not hear the case.
He objected to the jury because it was
made up from a special venire, the original
panel not having been exhausted.
He objected to the Indictment because
Mccoy was granted change OF venue be-
fore he was arraigned
He objected to the court because he had
not been provided with a list of the jury
men until this morning.
He presented an AFFIDAVIT of Harley Nc
Coy to the effect that he did not have money
to employ counsel in this county, and that
his attorneys were not acquainted here.
He then asked for delay for a day
All the objections and the requests were
promptly overruled. The remainder of the
day was consumed in an attempt to secure
a jury.
Inspector Charles Hawley was shot Just
after midnight, the morning of January -,
last. There had been trouble, almost riot,
at the legislature that night. The
factions had employed crowd
of 'toughs'' to do the dirty
work. Mccoy. having been made deputy
sheriff, had a license to carry pistol and
he he had drawn it freely that night. He
had pressed the muZzie of his gun against
the neck of Speaker Hanna of the house,
and so, with little more whisky in him he
did not hesitate to draw it and shoot
his old natural enemy, the inspector of po-
lice. The men met, and after a few words
Mccoy shot Hawley through the breast,
causing death four hours later. Deputy
Sheriff Robinson at the same time wounded
Policeman Norris, who soon recovered.
Robinson, who is son of Ex-Governor
Robinson of Kentucky. was afterwards ac-
quilted on the grounds that the shooting
was done in self-defense.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19

Special to the Gazette.
PARIS Tex, May 1S.-Sheriff Gun was
notified yesterday to look out for Bob Mar
graves, who had made deadly assault on
Robert Woolbright near Union Academy,
in this county. The boys (they are hardly
nineteen) were both counting the same girl,
and both feared the other was favorite
On Sunday evening they met on the road to
a gathering of young folks for singing at
the neighborhood church, and We're soon
engaged in a quarrel over their rivalry.
From quarreling they fell to fighting and
Margraves used his knife with terrible
effect on Woolbright. The latter was cut
twice across the ear and cheek, the ear
being severed in two places, and was
stabbed il, one side of the neck. While his
wounds are not thought to be fatal they
are very serious. Margraves mounted his
horse and made good his escape.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
is HE THE MAN 2
A San Antonio Cabman Charged with
Numbering Negro Eleven Years Ago.

Speech. 10 the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Ten, May lS.-Sherif
White of Robertson county arrested here
to-day and took back Dan MAYS, well
known cabman. who will stand trial for
murder in the first degree. The crime was
committed eleven years ago. Mays was at
that time sergeant of a convict guard. 1t is
said that one morning recalcitrant convict
refused to come out of his cell and was
given five minutes by Mays. At the eNpira-
ton of the five minutes Mays shot him
dead and left. There is some question as
to whether Mays IS the man. Many who
know him swear that Mays has not been
east of the Colorado river for twenty-five
years. Others are equally positive that he
did the shooting.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
A Bad Blaze at RockdaIe.

Special to the Gazette
RocKDALE, TEX, May 1s.-Fire was dis
covered at 2:30 this morning in the brick
building on Main street occupied by j. C..
Douglass for groceries and restaurant. BY
hard and prompt work the building was
saved, though considerably damaged. The
effects OF Douglass were rendered worth
less. The building belonged to the Lasker
real estate association 1t is not known TO
have been insured. Douglass carried 5000
insurance on stock and 800 on furniture
and fixtures in the Adams insurance COM
pany. Being situated in the center of n
Mexican business block, the fight was des-
perate and several people We're slightly
burned and hurt, put they prevented a
disastrous confederation
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
GILLIAN SITUATION.
CHARLESTON COALING UP FOR
ANOTHER CRUISE.
No Chance for Fight Between the Es-
meralda and the Charleston-Both
Vessels Stin Near Acapulco.
COaling at Acapulco.

New YORK, May ia special to the
Herald from Acapulco says: Ever since
her arrival here the Chareston's crew has
been ON the jump to get her ready Tor
seaagain. The work of coaling so distaste
full 10 man-of-war's men has been rushed
along As if it We're pleasure Barge after
barge came alongside and while the con-
tractors men put much of the coal aboard,
the ships crew also turned to with will
and helped ill the bunkers. Tonight with
i sufficient coal supply for ten days at high
speed, the Charleston will leave to continue
the chase Of the Etata. The Esmeralda
still lies near the harbor entrance, but is
not yet cOaled. Her captain is apparently
ignorant of the Etatas whereabouts.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
The Encampment Committee.

MCGREGoR, Ten, May 1S.-The train
last night brought to this city Gen. W H.
Mabry, a. B. Stoddard, G. B. Gurley and
Col. A. Faulkner, committee to locate state
military encampment. Early this morn
ing these gentlemen We're taken in hand by
several citizens and conveyed in carriages
to several places which were shown, as
suitable for the proposed encampment.
After pleasant drive the gentlemen diued
at the King hotel and this afternoon took
the train for Waco. The committee is COM
posed of pleasant gentlemen. and their visit
will be pleasantly remembered by US. and
if we get the encampment the pleasant
feature will be intensified
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Great Damage to Wheat.

-..r t.-. Gazette,
!t..i POINT. Ten. May lS.-YesteTday
81. d.. D. o. ul. i severe hail storm, beginning
'. eight miles west of Pilot Point,
across Tie country in Il southeasterly
,.- 3d.. covering u strip two to three
-. a-'n and eighteen or twenty miles
De town Of Aubrey, south of US,
t.y rack of the storm and suffered
Reports from the country south
-. dictate very serious injury to crops.
- Sonar, county commissioner for
distract. reports the wheat crop in his
-, =. gtood eomepletely ruined. Mr..
C~-lo-- J"ckson's crop of 200 acres of wheat
, ~. Parvin. IS reported completely de-
.5,ea Fruit was beaten off the trees.
.--ll chickens were killed.
IL VI. h. Taylor reports that after
'e hours the hail lay six to eight inches
ID the burrows in his field. Cotton
w. nave to be replanted.
3. Al Aubrey. metal roofs on stone build
:. - We're perforated by hailstones, many
= which were as large as hens eggs.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
TARRANT COUNTY SINGERS.
The North Tarrant Singing Association
Has Good Time.
Special to the Gazette.

special 10 the Gazette
BEDFORD, Ten, May 16-To-day has
been gala day for the people of Bedford.
According to previous arrangement the
North TaITant county singing association
convened here Most all classes were well
represented, and the singing excelled that
of any previous meeting. Several selec-
lions We're rendered in manner that mer-
tied the highest praise. The address of
welcome was rendered by Elder B. F. Hall
of Bedford in his usual happy manner.
Professor S. P. Render of Grapevine de-
ivered an address on the history of vocal
music, which was highly instructive and
evinced thorough knowledge of the sub
iect. Among those from a distance wa
noticed the genial DIR. Boyd and his daugh-
ter. Miss Boyd favored the association
with solo. which was rendered in truly
artistic style BY a vote of the association
it was decided to hold the next meeting at
Keller, in June This association is doing
a good work in creating an interest in vocal
music in this part of the country and should
De encouraged.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Eel Paso Real Estate Deal.
Special to the Gazette

Ell PAso, TEX, May IA real estate
transfer closed yesterday which is in all
respects the most important and significant
of any transfers lately made. The More
head addition, embracing about three thou
sand of the very best improved residence
lots in the city, has been purchased by a
syndicate of capitalists, composed of c. NJ.
Williams, Charles Thurlow, and Richard H.
Hutton of Colorado Springs, Col, James D.
Hague of New York and E. B. Bronson and
W. II. Austin of FL Paso. The purchase
represents an investment OF $500 900.
Messrs. Thurlow, Hutton and Williams are
capitalists well known in the West for
their large successful investments in Gal
weston, Denver, Pueblo and other active
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Held for $1,000.
Special to the Gazette.

SHERMAN. TEX, May 1s.-G. A. Jackson
and Jasper Hammond, the two young men
charged with assault to rape the wife of
Jackson, who was being trapped for divorce
proceedings, so charged, went into court to-
day: Bond was set in each case at $1,000,
and the examining trial set for the 22d inst.
Ed Parker, negro wanted at Mount
Pleasant for assault TO murder, was cap
tured near this city today by Constable
Whiteside.
State Secretary Wayte OF the Y NJ c. A.
addressed large audience of young and
business men and will return here to cam
vass the city and effect an organization.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19

cities, and for their enterprising spirit IN
improving the properties they buy. The
purchase is especially significant, both from
the size of the investment and the fact that
the buyers are shrewd operators, who only
invest in the most active growing railway
and commercial cities
Yesterday D. H. Hague of New York
purchased a half interest in Pridham,
an acre tract lying between the city and the
new military reservation, at $1,000 The
sellers of the property are C. r. Morehead.
0. I. Bassett. Mrs. Noble. widow of Gov
ernor Noble, and H. J. Newman.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Lightning strikes a House.

SiH.a io Ia0 Gazette.
~'fU ~rGlNG>, TEX. May 1S.-This
rEra Jr-u,'otk one of the hardest rains
q. .rs'.s'u visited this place. II was ac-
'a.a..rl "g terrific thunder and light
aaH sann naiL During the progress of
'Ar storm lightning struck small frame
dwelling longing to Miss Leila +.
: '.a..r ting the structure on fire. The
aHt-.I"ut arrived on the scene as
".r ne .oln under the circumstances,
o.. .. H. dug was 100 far gone for them
as the flames. The structure
S-.. contents, which consisted of house
L. -.-. -lr 81 complete loss. No in
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Charleston Going South.

CITY OF MExIco, May 1S.-The steamer
Charleston has left Acapulco for the South.
1t is be lieved the Mexican government
will allow the Esmeralda a small amount of
coal.
The government papers guard with
strange retitency news respecting the Es
meralda. Etata and Charleston. No news
is obtainable in government circles.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Arrested for Murder.

SpeCIaI 10 tlt CIaZttIt.
SEeUIN, TEX, May 17.-Mr. Patton, car
penter, has been taken to Pearsall, Frio
county, on three different affidavits of muir
der, horse theft and perjury He has lived
here about ten months About in
the morning of the night he was taken
away, man, wearing mask and false
beard, invaded Mrs. Paton's house and told
her her husband would be lynched before
cate health and now lies seriously i'll. 1t is
not thought that any attempt will be made
to lynch the prisoner.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Hail storm at Aubrey.

SptCIdI 10 inc VaZtItt.
AUBREY, Tex, May 1S-The most severe
hail storm ever known in this section fell
here at O'Clock this evening. Crops of all
kinds are literally ruined and window glass
and tin roofs are broken all to pieces. The
hail began some three miles northwest of
here and extended to the southeast so far
as heard from. The stones were about two
inches in diameter and drifted to depth of
six or eight inches
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Mitre Will be President.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The latest num-
Der of the Buenos Ayres Standard says the
political situation in the Argentine Repub-
lie is unsettled and everything seems to in
dictate that Gen. Mitre will be unani-
mously elected president of the Republic, as
he was in 1862. Mitre says that the Argen-
tine Republic will gain on the high road to
mos nerifY
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Passes Near sulphur Springs.

So 81 .HrE, Gazette.
SrlrH-r SPRINGS. Ten. May 1S.-Par-
t..,4y.u4 iu 'ga ucighborhood of Col. B.
~ Camp four OF five miles south OF this
c,y. report We of The most severe wind and
.A. storms ever known IN this section. The
growing rupIs said To he greatly damaged,
W.'t. fruit viii be au entire failure. The
'rras urr Ipped Of their foliage. and this
morning Zee country which lay in the path
o- -nr storm had every appearance of mid
water
Du. James Williams returned from Il
business un to Mount Vernon this morning
aa- 1.uEs the report that the storm was
A.-e F"gs" Franklin county than here.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19

WASHINGTON, May Ism. Corte, Italian
consul at New Orleans, arrived here this
morning, but declines to talk, pleading
fatigue. He will call on the Marquis 1mperiali
during the day. The department has not
yet received the request from Governor
Nichols to recall Consul Corte's exequator,
but there is little likelihood that he will
ever again represent his country in the
United States.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
AN AT TACK
On VilIage---A Stubborn Re.
sistance Made.
R USSIA BUYING RIFLES.
Several Hebrews Killed-Gladstone Com
vaiescent-The Reported Engagement
of the CZarowitz-Death ola
Member ofParliament.
Russia Wants More Rifles.

PARIS, May 1S.-La Presse announces
that contract was signed early during the
present month between the Russian gov
eminent and the Chatellerant arms factory
by which the plant of the factory and its
employees are at the absolute disposal of
Russia, who has given an order for 3,000,
600 new rifles
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Passes Through Denton County.

Special 70 the Gazette.
DENTON, TEX, May 1s-A very heavy
and destructive hailstorm fell at Aubrey,
twelve miles northeast of here, yesterday
afternoon, which destroyed all manner of
crops in its course. 1t began about one and
4 half miles west of Aubrey and travelled in
southeasterly direction. The streak of
heavy hail was about one mile wide. and it
is not known here how far it extended 1t
was accompanied by heavy wind and rain.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19

LONDON, May lS.-The quarter of Carfu
is still surrounded by the military cor
don for the protection of Jews. The Jews
are now able to move about freely. The
total number of victims from the Carfu
riots is fifteen killed and twenty-five who
died from privation.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Broke I'D a Smelling Contest.

TERRELL, Ten. May lS.-William Good
was arrested and fined this morning for
breaking up a spelling match at Arch Oak
school house, about seven miles north of
Terrell The officers expect to get two
more violators on the same charge
The Central railroad depot was broken
into last night and some goods taken.
There was no money in the safe, but the
parties went into the Office and ransaclied
everything there. They then opened the
trunks and freight boxes and probably took
some shoes. No arrests made yet.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
o.r+s of Cooke, Denton, Hop
kins, Franklin and Fannin
VICTIMS OF A STORMS WRATH,
e.,,-y Crops Peited INTO the Earth and Fruit
Trees Entirely Stripped.
same Instances Houses and Other
= ,,-..,.-ty Twisted From Foundations
and Wrecked-Dauase to the
VRrat Crop Enormous.
Athens IN lis Path.

crs III 10 trs Dalet'e.
,-gays. TEX, May lS.-A heavy ram ana
.'-...rr -.,.., 3. our ,Own 1T ! O'Clock this
L...-..- NYdamage 10 crops reported
,tr.I Il. Rirrersou of this town was
- ...... .r- when the storm came up,
..-.. fa was nearing town his horse
d.. --ru. " lightning and Instantly
wa -.r-gr.a- MIN and saddle some ten
... agrses head. He WAS con-
....-.r...- ....scL. but otherwise uninjured.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-19
Hartley County Cooled OFF.

sDondence of the Gazette.
~ S,H.ANNISG, TEX, May IA good rain
&c. .s- here this evening, accompanied with
syAe hail. which did some damage to win
glNs with northern exposure and I'M
used blinds. Judge Wallace and James
,,,.cNasters We're about four miles from
''"n IN an open buggy while the hail was