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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
FOR y MONUMENT.
The Charter of the Confederate Monument
Association.

The old soldiers think it is about time the
state of Texas was doing something to
fittingly perpetuate the memory of her sons
who fought, bled and died for the lost
cause, and rs no one else seems
to have taken any interest in the
matter, the survivors of the long
and bitter struggle have decided to take
the initiative and for this purpose have pre-
pared charter which reads as follows:
State of Texas. county of Tarrant: Know
all men by these presents, that the UNDER
signed and their associates form a private
corporation under the laws of Texas for
strictly benevolent purposes.
l. Said corporation shall bealxnown as
"The Confederate Monument association
:. The object of this association is to
secure funds and erect monument i'll the
city of Austin, Texas, or some other suit
able point in the state of Texas. to be dedi-
Gated ITO OUR CONFEDERATE, DEAD"
3 It's places of business shall be in the
city of Fort Worth, Tarrant county, Tex,
and the city of Austin, Travis county. Tex,
and at such other points as the association
may determine.
4. 1t shall exist for fifty (5Oy years.
). Its business shall be transacted by
board of not less than thaee 80 nor more
than thirteen OBJ directors. The name
and postotfice address of the directors Sc
lected for the first year are as follows, viz:
l. L. s. Ross, Waco, Tex
2. Henry E. McCulloch, Corpus Christi,
Tex.
8. W. G. Veal, Fort Worth, Tex.
4. J. p. Smith, Fort Worth, Tex.
s. W. L. Cabell, Dallas, Tex.
g. f. NJ. Heath, Cleburne, Tex.
{. 10 ABBOTT, Hillsboro, Tex.
s. A. j. Ball, Weatherford, Tex.
Q. F.. r. Lubbock, Austin, Tex.
~, - Tex TEX,
L. Tex.
IL Tex
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13

81, 900, 900, divided into 100000 shares of a
par value of 81 each, which, when issued,
shall be full paid and not subject to any
assessment.
This charter will be filed as speedily as
possible and the work inaugurated. The
million dollars, if raised, would erect
a magnificent tribute to the
noble dead and would not only
be an honor to the state but credit to every
man who had ever worn the gray. There
is little doubt that the efforts of the Mon
ument association will meet with hearty
and generous response from all Texans, and
The GAZETTE confidently expects to see the
necessary funds raised and work on the
monument under way before lS92 shall have
passed into history
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13

hlbition, as schools or churches exist every
three miles in Georgia. and where they do
not, cheap buildings will be put up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28
Matinn. seeking Revenge.

New YORK, March -. - Chiel In
spectOr Byrnes fully realizes the neces-
sity at this time Of curbing the revenge
full spirit OF the Italian colOnists OF this
city and preventing exhibitions OF too
much aggressiveness over the recent ep-
isolde at New Orleans. The poorer class
OF Italians is considerably excited over
what they regard Us high handed out
rage and an outbreak may occur at any
time.
Detective Sergeants PereZ2o and
Sissarro OF the Central Office have been
unremittlng in their labors among the
Italians during the past week. They
have succeeded in locating the where
abouts OF two of the leaders OF the
Malta OF New Orleans, who arrived in
this city on Friday last. The names of
these men are Luigi Contenari and
Antonio Maleschi. The men are being
Swallowed by Byrnes' men, Who have
orders that at the first sight OF any
attempt to incite their countrymen the
two are to be arrested and landed at
the Mulberry street headquarters.
Already the agents OF the Malta are
at work among the members OF the fra
ternity in this city. Several secret
meetings we're held yesterday in differ
ent parts OF the city but, owing to the
inspectors forethought and discretion
in assigning members OF the police force
who are cOnversant with the Italian
language, he succeeded in having q
trusted agent in disguise at each gath
ering and to-day he is in possession OF
knOWledpe of the cOmplete proceedings
that were carried ON at each meeting.
Considerable speculation has been in
dulged in regarding the object OF the
visit of the two emissaries from New
Orleans. Various theories have been
advanced, but the idea that prevails
generally is that they have been COM
missioned to select certain members OF
the New York branch TO visit the Cres-
cent city for the purpose OF beginning
the work OF vengeance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28
In Better Condition Than Reported.

TOPEKA. March 25.-The railroad
commissioners have made their first
tour of examination in the ten Kansas
counties for which money was appro-
priated to purchase seed grain. Judge
Green visited Phillips, Norton and De-
catur counties; Judge Anthony, .Chey-
enne and Rawllns: and Judge Hum
phrey, Ellis, Logan, Wallace, Graham,
Sheridan and Thomas. 1t is estimated.
that 10000 bushels OF spring seed wheat
will supply those who stand in the most
urgent need. There were $40 applica-
tions for aid to Judge Humphrey at
Hays City, in Ellis county. After an
examination Judge Humphrey found
only twenty who were in need OF help
from the state. One man who applied
owned two sections OF land, had 800
acres OF growing wheat, lived in a fine
house and admitted owning two stall
lions worth $1,000
Graham, Seward and Meade counties
remain to be visited. The commission
ers declare that the people are in a.
much better condition than they were
reported to be. I'VE found some very
poor people," said Judge Green, ''who
stood badly in need OF aid, but the stock,
is in good condition and most OF the
farmers appear to be doing we'll. l was
surprised to find so much grain and 9th
err supplies in the country"
Ex-Governor Anthony stated that in
the counties which he visited the
wheat had gotten into the hands of
money lenders, who were demanding
their pounds OF flesh. These men fur
nish the farmers with seed wheat under
a contract which obligates the farmer
to give one-third of his crop in pay
ment,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28
He trusted his Friends too Much.

NEW YORK, March 25.-Official an
nouncement was made late tonight
that the Washington bank at No j
Broadway would not open its doors to-
morrow. The bank resources have been
loaned out TO two friends and the dis
coverv OF its condition was by the clear
ing house examiner. AS soon as the
announcement OF the discovery was
made, President Sherman, who has,
been in charge OF the bank, was pros.
trated, but recovered sufficiently to in
form the directors that he had been too.
liberal in loaning money to his friends.
Two accounts have been discovered
that foot up sl2l, 900 that are probably
total losses. One is for $40, 900, secured
by poor and worthless collateral and
the other draft for $4,000 on John
Silva, which has been cashed by the
president and chung on hook" 1t il
said that Mr.. Silva has promised to
make this draft good tomorrow. The
bank had capital stock OF $500, 600 and
deposits OF 100000. Director Thing
ham said, "The bank will not open To-
morrow. It will be placed in the hands
OF Bank Examiner Hepburn and most
probably wound up. am positive that
every depositor will be paid in full"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28
Kansas wheat Prospects.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 23.-Reports
received at the agricultural department
from ninety of the log counties in the
state bring encouraging news regarding
the wheat outlook. Infour-ifths Of. the
counties reporting, the crop Is in fine
condition and better than ever before re-
ported in the history Of the state. The
open winter and frequent rains and
SHOWS have put.the ground In Q splendid
condition. IN Ellis and adjourning
counties the growing wheat Is advanced
beyond the condition Of any previous
year ct this time.
Il y reported that syndicate 81
Engiish and eastern capitalists Is invest
ing In IL ALT fields and making large
purchases Of improved and unimproved
lnnaA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28
Gave Away FrnnchIses.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, March 25.-
The city council whose term OF Office
will expire in few days made record
for itself last night by granting water
works, street railway and gas francE Uses
for Oklahoma City. The fortunate
recipient OF this lavish disposal of city
rights is ]. H. Thompson, Of Pine Bluff,
Ark, who claims to represent an
eastern syndicate OF $1,000, 900 capital.
Mr.. Thompson was required to deposit
q bond Of 5000 as q guarantee that
work ON the water works would be COM
menced within thirty days, according
to the plans and specifications sub
mitted. The putting 10 Of the plant.
will require an an expenditure o. $780,
600.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28
The strength of Italy's Navy.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The
threat of the Italian consul at New Or
leans that an Italian feet would be sent
to the shores OF the United States
should nothing be done toward punish
ing the lynchers OF his countrymen is
regarded here as bit Of excited bonn
bast, which, under the circumstances,
is not likely to be carried into execu-
ton; but those who are posted on the
naval strength OF various powers know
it would be no joke should Italy ever
have occasion to make war on this
country. Italy is the fifth naval power
in the world in point of the number OF
vessels, and fourth in the armed force.
She has ships that are superior in arm
ament and weight to those Of any other
power except England, and two
Of these monsters carry 100.
ton guns. Italy has twenty.
two heavily-armored vessels, their dis
placement ranging from 1890 to $4,000
tons, unarmQred vessels from TAO tons to
800 tons; four gunboats Of from $50
tons to 500 tons; six smaller .gunboats;
100 frst-class torpedo boats and an
ample force Of transport and dispatch
boats. In addition to this great array,
there are at least nine merchant
steamers OF more than 5000 tons on the
auxiliary list, and of those three have
been fitted for torpedo launching. Re-
garding the defenseless condition of the
United States sea coast, much has been
said and written, with the result OF par
TALLY working congress to the situation,
but at the present time an ordinary
power could put our principal coast
cities under tribute or reduce them to
ashes at will.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28
Plan to Lease Indian Lands.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The sec
rotary OF the interior has concluded to
allow the leasing OF certain Indian
lands in Oklahoma. The Indian bu-
reau has received instructions to that
effect, and has been directed to receive
informal bids, and make the leases at
once for the period OF year. The
reservations included in this order are
those lying in the northern part Of the
territory. near the KANSAS border. The
Usage reservation contains l,4IO.WO
acres: the Kaw, 100000: the Ponca,
lOl. 600, and the Otoc and Missouri,
$4,000. The total Indian population
on the six reservations is about 5000,
and the surplus acreage above
what is actually needed BY
the Indians for farming purposes is p
600. 600 acres. Under the severalty act
as amended by the last congress. each
member OF tribe is permitted to take
eighty acres, the law therefore allowing
only heads Of families TO receive allOt-
ments, the extent being 100 acres.
Tribes in the northern part Of the ter
ritory have nearly all taken their allot-
ments under the amended law, and they
propose to lease the surplus, the law
permitting such Indians Us have taken
and paid for lands in severalty TO do
this. The cattlemen formerly enjoyed
grazing privileges on all these reserva-
lions, having acquired them from the
respective tribes.
Some time ago they were removed by
order OF the president, but since then
most of the Indians have taken lands in
severalty and are preparing to adopt
the methods OF agricultural improve
ment observed by their white neigh
bors across the line in Kansas. They
have thus acquired ownership OF the
lands in fee simple, and they will be
permitted to lease their surplus acreage.
The leasing will be made under the d.
rection OF the Indian bureau. The sea-
son is now so far advanced that time is
not sufficient to allow advertising for
bids, but public announcement will be
made at the several Indian agencies
and informal bids will be received for
the consideration OF the departments.
The lands for grazing purposes will be
let to the highest bidders, the cattle
men who were recently expelled being
allowed a fair reduction for their fences
and other improvements in case they
bid. The leases will be only for
one season, but II the experiment
proves successful bids will be advertised
next year and new leases made for
longer terms. The money to be paid
for the grazing privileges will not 60
direct to the Indians as heretofore. It
must be paid to the Indian agent and
transmitted to the department for &C
counting, and it will then be paid to
the Indians quarterly as other moneys
are now paid. In this way the In
dams will be secured in their leases,
and there will be no opportunity for
violation of contracts or other trouble
over the matter. II the plan now pro-
posed proves a success, it is to be APP
piled to all the reservations in which
lands are owned in fee simple by the
Indians and held in severalty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28
Ready For The War Path.

CHICAGO, March Ex-Governor A. G.
Mellette of South Dakota is in the city
He denies the published stories of des
titution in his state. The governor
had q consultation with DIR. Eastman
the educated Sioux OF Pine Ridge, to
day, and was told by him that 20 per
cent of the Ogallallas and Brules were
ready to 60 on the war path and that
nearly all OF them carry belts OF am
munitiOn beneath their shirts. The
statement so impressed the governor
that he telegrsphed his chief Of staff to
investigate the matter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28
rhs Deadlock Broken.

LINCOLN, Neb., March S.-The dead
lock in the state senate, after lasting
over seventy-four hours, was broken ct
5 o'clock this afternoon by the indie
pendent candidates who succeeded In
winning over one Of the republican OPP
ponents 70 the maximum freight bill.
The call Of the house was dispensed
with and the bill passed. It now goes
to the governor. Senator Taylor, the
runaway, Is still missing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-03-28

Cremation viii become the universal
mode Of cleansing the bodies of the
dead OF impurities and perishable ele-
ments In the tissues, while Il win pre-
serve the part that may be cherished 40
cording to noble sentiment and With
out doing violence to any creed or
belief In resurrection or In future exis-
lance Of the same physical sheath In
which the spirit has been incased.-
Chicago Herald.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-02
THE STORY OF A DAY.

Wheat takes tumble.
Russian officers catch sealers poaching in
Behring sea.
North Dakota Republicans are to hold
conference.
John Young Brown is installed governor
of Kentucky.
Ex-senator Pierce's daughter IS married at
Minneapolis.
Mrs. Daniel Salisbury dies at the age of 102
at Bellingham.
Frederick De Harven. of Minneapolis, at
tempts suicide.
The Wedenboruer store on Seventh Street
is badly scorched.
Senator Stewart, of Nevada, jumps on
Senator Sherman.
Democrats of South Dakota seem to be at
sea for a candidate.
Russia's possession Of the Dardanelles
alarms her enemies.
The Minneapolis harvest festival is TO be
made a national affair.
Company G, First regiment, wins in the
state match at Camp Lakevew.-
Lumber dealers decide at the Minneapolis
meeting that lumber must so up.
The city railway company is ordered to
complete the Fort Smelling line by Nov. 1.
CYorkville Belle wins race in remarkable
time over the Futurity course at Sheepseead
bay.
The Roman Catholic parish school of
Faribault is transferred to the board of edu-
cation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-02
STEWART ON SHERMAN.
The Nevada Senator Scores the
Ohio Financier.

The Nevada Senator Scores the
Ohio Financier.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-Senator
Stewart, of Nevada, has returned here
from Mexico. In regard to Senator
John Sherman's recent silver speech, he
said: "Mr. Sherman mIsrepresents the
miners, if he is correctly re-
ported. 1t is not true that they
ever asked or received more
than the market value for their bullion.
Under the Bland act, which was in
force from 1873 TO 1890, the government
bought silver at its market value, coined
it, issued certificates thereon at It's coin
value and made net profit, according
to the statement Of the director of the
mint of S7O.00O,0OO. Underline act of
1890, which repealed the Bland act, the
government receives 100000 ounces of
silver bullion per month, and issues
therefor legal tender treasury notes for
its market value.
mo money raised by taxation is used
in the purchase of silver, but legal ten
der treasury notes are Issued by the
government in exchange for the bullion
for its market value in gold-nothing
more, nothing less. The position of
Mr.. Sherman in limiting the coinage
and making silver dollar worth as
much as gold dollar, by a
promise of redemption in gold, is alb
sure. Under such an arrangement,
silver is mere credit money and no bet
ser than paper. Why go to the expense
OF mining silver when paper will an
swer the same purpose? Before silver
was demonetiZed both gold and silver
were money of ultimate redemption
Since silver was demOnetiZed there has
been no material increase i'll the gold
coin of the WOrldo
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-02
"HoNEsT JOHN" DREAMS.
Mr.. Newlands Talks of an Alleged
Bargain.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, Sept. 1.-Francis
G. NeWlands, vice chairman of the ma
tional silver committee and promi-
nent Republican, said to-day, in
reference to the statement by Senator
Sherman, in his recent speech in Ohio,
that he believed there was bargain
between the national silver committee
and the leaders of the Democratic party
i'll Ohio with view to the defeat of the
Republican party, and particularly of
John Sherman. "Mr. Sherman can dis
miss his fears, for the indications are
that the silver mine owner have not
pluck enough to down anybody. There
Is no deal whatever between the
silver committee and the Democrats.
LAS matter of fact the committee is
now actually out of funds. What little
has been contributed has been spent by
the committee for printing and postage,
and its work, which is all educational
one, has not been confined to the state
of Ohio.
1.-The mine owners are showing very
disappointing apathy. 1t was thought
they would contribute literally to ex-
penses Of printing and postage, but they
have not done so, and those who did
contribute at first have now refused to
do so. The silver committee is not COM
posed entirely of mine owners, but is
made up of representative men from
nearly every state, majority of whom
have no interest in mining and are SIM
ply working for bi-metalism as matter
OF principle.
This committee has no interest in
the contest between Mckinley and
Campbell. Campbell stands upon
Democratic platform declaring for free
silver. but since he has attempted to
ignore this platform, and to kick the
silver plank out of it the silver
men have no confidence in him. They
do not regard him as the exponent of
bi-metalism. Mckinley stands upon the
Republican platform, which approves
the present silver act as a progressive
step toward bi-metallism. | would
rather see Mckinley elected than Camp
bell. Mckinley is bimetallist. Camp
bell class with Cleveland and anti
silver men. But as between John Sher-
man and any other man | prefer the
other man. In 1878 Sherman put
through the senate the mint bill, elm
mating the silver dollar. He has only
yielded assent to the present silver law
under great popular pressure"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-02
RESIDENCE sCoRCHED.
The Dwelling of r. w. Bell Set on
Fire.

Fire.
The residence of r. w. Bell, at 579
Laurel avenue, was last evening at
1880 set on fire in most malicious
manner. and damaged to the extent of
$4,000. The house is being renovated
and reprinted, and was not oc-
cupled at the time, the
bulk of the furniture having
been removed. The fire was discovered
by Police Officer John O'Brien, who
turned in an alarm. When the fire de-
partment arrived the back part of the
house was mass of flames. After the
fire was extinguished, careful eXami
nation was made, as the authori-
ties suspected that the house
had been fired by thieves
owing to the bureau drawers in the
front part of the house being open
and the contents scattered. The result
showed that most determined attempt
had been made to burn the house down.
Though the fire started in the rear, the
officers found in the front room
on the lower floor that the contents
of number of paint pots had been
spilled Oh the floors, and in the rear
hallway holes had been cut in parti-
ton and paint inserted. In clothes
closet on the floor quantity of loose
gunpowder was found scattered over
the floor and on a straw hat which
lay there in close proximity to two
five-gallon cans of oil, the property of
the painters. The loss is fully covered
by insurance. The premises were taken
charge of by the police and an officer
left on guard.
Atmidnight ''false alarm" was sent
in by the Waterman of the government
building, whose only explanation to
Chief jackson for so doing was THAT he
heard lot of yelling and thought there
was fireO
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-02
BOGUS FOOD ELEMENTS.

There is very little in the range of
edibles, drinks or articles of consump-
ton that is not adulterated or initiated
when it is profitable TO practice the i'm
position. In the main the fabricationS
have been in the secondary stages, as in
imitation butter. Milk may be diluted,
but has not been initiated with much
success. The artificial egg may take
the place to some extent of the hen
product, but it is not a deceiver. 1t is
an exception, perhaps, TO the rule. The
usual object Of limitations is to impose
on the consumer and make money lille
Ultimately. A good deal is said about
a class of druggists who attempt
to msIead in palmiEg off in
ferior decoctions for standard medi-
cines. Searching enactments. and strict
execution will not completely eradicate
this growing practice, but combina-
ton of local and general effort will eff
feet a good deal. At the coming session
of congress Senator PADDOCK intends
to press his pure food BILL and is quite
confident of its success. 1t is believed
to be a measure that will disturb
good deal OF the bogus work. The
American Scientific association at Wash
ington has been giving some attention
TO this subject, and, among its recent
papers is one in regard to a bogus cof-
fee. Housewives have had confidence
that, of whatever the ground prepara-
tons might consist, the berry could
not be initiated. But this seems
to be mistake. A bogus cof-
fee is made that cannot easily
be detected 1t has the form, apparent
substance, and perhaps smell, of the
genuine. According to this statement
of the Washington authority, large
quantities of the fraudulent stuff were
sold to honest grocers before the nature
of the stuff was suspected. 1t is prob
able that it is still sold, perhaps without
the knowledge of dealers as to its char
acter. The composition, as stated, is
mainly wheat flour. frequently damaged,
mixed with bran and molasses. Bread
scraps and refuse from bakeries are also
worked in. In factory in France
recently seized by the government,
the stuff was found to consist of
seventy pounds of flour to thirty
of chicory and one pound of
sulphite of iron. There is nothing
particularly harmful in these in
gradients, if they are pure: and If the
connection is given the right name,
those who choose should be allowed To