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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15
MEDICAL MEN,
The Central Texas Medical Association in
Session at Waco.

Special 10 the Gazette.
WACO, TEX., April Il &c. The Central
Texas medical association met his morn
ing at 10 o'clock in the council chamber
This is the nineteenth session of the asso-
citation, and promises to be OF interest and
instruction to its bers.
The following subjects are to be dis
cussed:
l. Puerperal Pelvic Peritonitis-By Dr.
II. {. Client OF Bolton: discussion to be
opened by Drs Douglas Harris Of Whitney
and j; NJ. Frazier OF Morgan
.. Anodynes and How 10 Use Them-Bv
Mr.. 5. D. Davidson Of Reagan; discussion to
DE opened by Drs. W. w. Wilkes Of Waco
and }. T. Valiant of Bruceville
3. Eczema-By DIR. n. A. Olive of Waco:
discussion TO be opened by Drs W. \. Car
penter of Mart, J. E. Brown. McC,regor,
4 Pulmonary tuberculosis-By DR. NJ. D.
Knox OF HillSboro; discussion to be opened
by Drs. II. L. Taylor of Waco and S. V.
Wagner of Bremond.
o Treatment OF fractures Of the long
boneS-By DR.. H. ". Brown of Waco; dis
cussion to be opened by Drs W. c. Blalock
OF hosse and A. NJ. Curtis Of Waco.
1t IS probable number of voluntary pa
pers will be submitted.
The association is about to inaue1rate a
very important movement set on foot at its
last meeting. 1t may be explained by the
following excerpt from its programme and
invitation card, and it is matter in which. 4,
realizing the Importance and the good to bdf
derived therefrom, the members of the as
ISOLATION will readily and earnestly Cooper
ate.
AT the January meeting of the associa-
uon II was decided that permanent medi-
cal museum and library should be estab-
Hshed in Waco for the benefit of the phvsi-
clans of Central Texas, and it is desired
that every physician send anatomical and
pathological specimens and reports of in
teresting cases to DIR. F. ". Burger. the
curator and editor of the association. who
will arrange and care for them, and read
the reports before the association should
person"
DR.. Daniel Parker is president and DR..
W. O. Wilkes of Waco is secretary
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as much corn and cotton planted as in any
OF the past years. Farmers inform us that
last year tneT made from twenty-five to
thirty bushels per acre of corn, twenty 10
twenty-five bushels Of wheat fifty to sev-
enty bushels of oats, and over one-half
bale Of cotton to the acre. They inform Us
that we have had better fall and winter
rains. and that there is now "A better season
IN the ground than at this time last year;
that wheat looks better. and corn is coming
up better. and thai the soil is in better
condition for cotton, which is TO be planted
early in April, than ii has been in any of the
past three years. From these favorable
conditions they confidently expect a better
crop year than last wear in eyerv-
thing Colorado Citizen.
CARRoLLToN, April Bon Sunday night
we had nice rain sufficient for any and all
purposes. Wheat, oats and corn all needed
Il All the surroundings this morning look
1u-l Of promise. y far stand Of corn has
been obtained. 4 few farmers have
planted the second time. We anticipate a
oountful crop this year Of every descrip-
lion. The cotton crop is nearly all planted.
Farmers are in fine spirits.
EDDY, April l3-Ne had a fine rain here
Yesterday and last night. which was needed.
ne stand Of corn generally IS good, cotton
about half planted and the acreage will be
large.
GRANBURY, April l3.-Acreage of wheav
IN Hood county compared with last year
shows about the same; acreage of corn com
pared with last wear shows increase of -
per cent; acreage Of oats compared with
last year shows increase of % per cent.
Wheat and oats are very fine, better than
for years, ana corn IS good stand ana prom
sing to date. Fine rain last night.
Emory, April l3.-A pleasant and sufi-
Gent rain fell last night and This morning.
and the farmers are happy. The stand of
corn IS good il this county, and the cotton |
seeds are pretty well al in the ground. All |
N al the crop prospect for this crop sea |
son is QIlite encCurMging
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TEXAS IN TYPE.
TEXAS CROPS AND WEATHER.

A great deal Of sorghum aud milo maize
has been s0wn in Crosby county this sea
son.
The NIcrkel Mall has the following on the
fruit prospects: The late cold snap and
frosts have seriously threatened the fruit
crop. but upon Investigation ! find it not
seriously damaged Yet. The golden apricot
being IN early bloomer is hurt some. but
a..-.-. blossoms have escaped TO insure d
-.-- crop + 70 frosts later. The Russian
arr,.. is Just commencing 10 put out ana
Is safe The peaches THAI pat out early
SIRE damaged some, but the best Of the
peaches ere comparatively unhurt. P.ums
ar rl-ht ..et ami so aress he pears and
.u.as Grapes are safe.
Wheat and oates are very promising, says
ire Cleeu--lle Banner. The grass On the
r...-.s now furnish grazing for cattle.
rr farmers have commenced planting
,a-r-. The soil IS il fine tx ana large
gotten crop Wiz b. planted.
~...arr. ApItI 1.-THE recent rains,
.h.-.. ..---. have certainty been worth
.h--5sLd5 q dollars 10 Ibis section.
ABILENE. Apr. ia cold uor,her blew
10 here his morning. accompanied with q
.t- rain which vii do this section much
..gE md 7-a nave every prospect OF The
i.., continuing tCg the next twenty -four
hours.
-k.4yy. A9rl IA very heavy rain
r.. BEEN. last rigL' from until 10 o'clock.
t-.r- s.a excellent season in the around
..,.t ...rrsl iusur!ug the wGea, and oat
cr.l ..l..u Is very promising up 10 the
.ra..-- Ills morning is clear and warm,
-., -.. E.-ag grass looks AL iGrh longer
man C.t before he rain.
T-4tr.. spa. la-Coru IS doing well.
We ..r- q good ruin. IL has raiucd ia
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A~'s--' .Sl--OcO Of |
LEGION OF HONOR


The grand council of the Texas American
Legion Of Honor convened here at 10 O'Clock
a. m, EnOch s. Brown, supreme COM
mander of the world, being present The
business peculiar 10 secret societies has
been transacted to-day, and will be con-
cluGed tomorrow.
The council elects new officers tomorrow
morning and installs them in the evening.
The membership at large OF this order is
$4,000, and the Texas membership is 5000
The American Legion of Honor was or
g2nized IN Boston, Mass, December IS
1873. Since then 81, S44, 49, As has been
paid on 59ST deaths. Following is the
chronological and statistical history of the
supreme council of the order:
Instituted with ten charter members at
Boston, Mass, by D. Wilson, December Is,
1878
First annual session, Boston. August
and +, 1879.
About 80 this afternoon Dallas was af-
f1icted with another fire. but the prompt
action OF the fire department saved the loss
from being heavy. The storage barn of
the F'orney hay company caught on fire:
but only few bales of hay were consumed.
The hay was owned by Bondez & Co, For
ney.
Mike Conley, 4 plasterer, this morning
had his room burglarized OF about SO and
silver watch.
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TE&iS NEEDS AND WANTS.

-as Tines wants another banking
'.5.... a. Mount Pleasant
Be- amount of wheat tributary to Esta-
warrants the TeNian Press in calling
-.r Touring mill 10 be put in readi-
'~s7 g.. lie Incoming crop.
INN.S. April l4-Ennls needs first
- scam laundry badly. Other towns
~" -t, good revenue from this town.
III. irE CITY. April l3-This is the best
' IL Texas at present for large mer-
-.-- Establishments Of every kind
800 Li-y wants at least dozen good
eS and grocery merchants. good
49, a,r. hr the way. Archer's business
~. AXE Oue-ha.f the stock in I first
- Touring mill. We want saddiers,
- --.- icIs, timers. carpenters. rock ma
- eL4 nilIiuers. We are badly in need
- me above, and we would only ask you to
',-e s-d .0ok Tor yourself and If you are
l---1- town that viii give you employ
&c, 81 will have to stop with Us
-! all.ag IS OF but recent date. the first
,,o,A4.He-ccment being made in the last three
:sa;S Farmers have uniformly sue
Ss-eo beyond their expectations in raising
. wheat, oats cotton. vegetables and
's' This year there viii oe len times
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
Clews That May Lead to the Discovery of
Horrible Murder.

Special TO the Gazette.
LEONARD, TEX, April 14-Justice Ring.
City Attorney Farmer and City Marshal
Weaver returned this evening from Tren-
ton, where Investigations are being made
which are likely to end in the disclosing of
horrible murder. About eighteen months
ago Harvey Armstrong. aged sixteen years.
mysteriously disappeared from his home.
Everybody supposed he mad run away, and
his father advertised and telegraphed
everywhere concerning his whereabouts.
Whed he left home he had $50 in money and
was last seen in q pasture, three miles
west of Trenton, near an old well, PLAYING
cards with Bill and Nels Todd Last Sun
day some one passing through u thicket
near the well discovered the hat Worn BY
Armstrong when last seen and part of his
shirt. The shirt was partly decayed and
moulded TO the ground. The well is a
large one and is partly filed with mud and
water, but grabhooks were dragged through
IT to-day, resulting in the finding of human
hair, which is the same shade as that of
Harvey Armstrong. Justice Ring viii re-
turn to Trenton tonight, and tomorrow
the well will be pumped dry and full in
vestigation made. The Todd boys are now
under arrest
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15

1884. Since that time the colonel has made
trip up the Congo. That IS about all that
Mr. Stanley knows OF him except that some
time ago he tried 10 secure permission from
Sir William Mckennon, president of the
imperial British East African company, to
go to the eastern coast OF Africa. A part
OF the money Col. Williams used in his
Congo trip. Mr.. Stanley said. was furnished
BY c. p Huntington. who, with Sir Will
lam Mckennon, was interested in develop
ing that country Col. Williams has pub
hshed his attack or the king and Mr.. Stan
ley in pamphlet. He charges the grossest
abuses in the government of the provinces
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For Passing Counterfeit Money.

SpecIal 20 The GaZettc
WNsBoRo, TEX. April 13.-Deputy
United States Marshal Clarence In
gram Of Sulphur Springs came down YES
terday and captured J. H. Rutledge and
VIII Alexander, charged with passing
counterfeit money. The money they We're
passing was in bills ranging from s. to SO
They have been here several days and have
passed good deal of their money. and
seem to have good supply on hand They
Will be carried before Commissioner W. Z
Singleton of Jefferson to-day.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15
TEXAS PROGRESS.

Tie H.-zel Masonic lodge laid the cor
Dec. -. u. -..-r ucw temple last S4lur-
-.....-- 5000 Ao,n. is nearing compile
il. ALa,Lsgu.r courthouse will proba-
IT,. . d-r-u- the coming summer.
#-.. will have another national bank
prospects matcIiui2c
-...Nr1ng is having $1,000 bank alild-
- a for the Collin County national
p. ..-.ar stone the Masonic temple a.
MS laid recently by the lodge,
.um ration into the Colorado
..- pas. SIX months of a very
.s -.~- If farmers from Dallas, Ellis,
N. ".EIs, kaufman and other east
RI. and from Tie old states has
..-+ '4o county population and has
-. acreage planted and 10 be
f.. very greatly This increase of
on gives an increase Of business in
Los al1 aU Increased demand Tor
7...- Aa uusiGNed labor and hence the.
-...t ~ business improvements
III. eFr'. thing that tends to build up and
rs, O.. Colorado the great city Of the
,"-. ..e Grade center of the wonderful
,..-. b. country, The greatest cattle. NUT
.-A md IS e. market in Texas, and the com
r, COTTON market west of the
i...~ river. Added 10 these things. Col
o.--. -..I.---es 20 be in very short time
,-...... ..E-,r of great importance We
'--.- ned ILHSc facts Us the basis for
So -..A- the Colorado country S now
.-@ ~; INTO al era Of prosperity and
..---...-. development, such Us was never
..-r5- 81. any ,-Lrt Of Texas Colorado
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15
ALTAR AND TOMB.

Mr.. Carl \. R;esel and Miss Mary H.
Nothnagel, Galveston, April i
Nh G. ". Jones and Miss Aladei AxsiIig,
Galveston. April l.
Nj Andrew ROturic and Miss Autoiuette
Pom. Galveston. April ,.
Nj William i. Matthew'S and Miss Allie
/. Patterson. Galveston, April 6
Mr. George W. Brice and Miss Lizzie
Giilct Galveston. April :
Mr.. John koehlcr and Miss Johanna
Cook. Galveston April g.
Nj. Peter \ Reagan and Miss Lima
kupsae, Galveston Apri. 5.
Mr.. George W. Rogers and Miss Lula D.
Brown, Galveston. April Q
Mr.. W. \. freeman and Miss Alice Wor-
lie. Galveston, April 10.
Mr.. John Dean and Miss Mamie B. NAB
son, Galveston. April 10
PARIs. April ia r Barnett and Mrs.
Lou AIdridge were married SUNDAY by
Rev. Thomas Written Al the brides resi-
deucc. east Of Paris
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METHODIST CONFEREM
The Fort Worth District Conference to
Meet We're in May.

The Fort Worth district conference of
the II. E. church South will hold its annual
session with the Mulkey Memorial church
in this city. next May 14-17 The terri
tory OF this district embraces parts of Tar
rant, Johnson, Somerville and Hood coun-
ties. in which there is 4 membership OF
nearly 5000. Rev. W. L. Nelms is the pre-
siding elder. There will be in attendance
about 125 delegates and visitors Some dis
tinguished ministers from distance are
expected.
The Mulkey church is arranging to en-
terrain with hearty welcome all who will
attend The friends of this church who
are willing to assist the members in pro-
yiding homes for these visitors TO our CITY.
will confer a favor by notifying the pastor,
John NJ. Barcus, rs to the number of guests
they viii entertain
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A LABOR HALL.
Suggestions Invited from Those Who Fa-
vor Building of the Kind
FORT WORTH, TEX, April A. 1891.

FORT WORTH, TEX, April Il, 1891.
A labor hall is one of the necessities of
Fort Worth. Believing this the central
body OF the laboring men of this city have
the matter under advisement, and this arti-
Gle IS written that anyone having an inter-
est in the laborihg people, or who may see
the advantage of such building to the city.
may give expressions 10 any scheme
whereby such a building may become a
reality. If any person or persons as such.
or as bodies wish to help this cause in any
way. the committee would be pleased to
hear from them.
A labor hall with a well selected. we'll
kept library will be of untold advantage TO
the laboring people, and to promote their
interest Is 10 promote the interest of the
city. Address o. G. WHITE. Chairman.
501 Main street, Fort Worth.
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FOUND Her HUSBAND.
lie Had Gone OF With Another Woman.
Taking Two of His Children.

SPECIAL TO the Gazette.
PARIS, Ten, April 14-Commissioner
Kirkpatrick few days since received a
letter from Mrs. MoIiie Sparks OF Maya
zlne, Ark. asking that her husband. Will
lam Sparks, be hunted up. He had left
home with a wagon and team, accom-
panied by Matte Mcdonald and two little
children Of himself and wife The letter
snowed education and refinement on the
part Of the writer and stated that Sparks
had been heard of at Antlers, l. T Deputy
Mckee was sent TO hunt him up and found
him a Cheney's saw mill, in the Chloe
taw Nation He was to-day placed under
q 500 bond on charge of adultery, and
his wife was notified as to where her chill
Grcn are
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15
TEXAS MINES AND MINERALS.

ERA, April l4.-There is here sample OF
coal that was struck in 4 well on the head
0f Townsend creek near the center of this
county Cooke. The vein is said to be one
loot thick. i IS real coal but very soft
Arrangements are being made 10 further
lCEnLulL L. ninnS
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KING LEOPOLD ATTACKED.
4 Colored Man Accuses Stanley and King
Leopold of Governmental abuseS

New YORK, April l4-Heury NJ Stanley
said last night that matchmaking on a big
scale had been attempted recently, with
King Leopold OF Belgium aud himself as
the intended victims. but it would not work
This declaration Mr.. Stanley made while
speaking of some bitter charges made
against King Leopold's government of the
Congo state by Col. George Williams. and
in an open letter to Leopold II. Mr.. Stanley
was attacked as being the chief agent in
setting up the kings authority Col Will
iarIs is 2 colored man who had good record
IN the war. He net MIR. Stanley first in
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15
Melon Growers. Association

Special to the Gazette
Hampstead, TEX, April 1.-THE Melon
growers association of Waller county will
meet IL this place on Saturday next. when
arrangements for the summers work will
be made. The association has 1900 aGannuia
melons -
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burglars Doing Taylor.

SpeClaI 70 me GnZette
TAYLOR, Ten. April l4-Last night there
was stolen from Buck Wills $40. 50-SS5
IN cash and a check on the First national
bank OF Taylor for So. 80, also his gold watch
and account book with bill for collection
for 1904
The residence of Ed Mcclure was also
entered Mrs Mcclure was not asleep at
the time and awakened her husband The
robber had ON an overcoat and a handker-
chief over his face, with pistol in hand.
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DR. Z. Tones. Tyler. April II.
Mrs. W. {. Hodges. Dallas April u.
Mrs. Belle Prudlrton. Vernon. April I;

DR.. +. Jones, Tyler, April II.
Mrs. ". {. Hodges. Dallas April r.
Mrs Belle Peudrton, Vernon. April 6.
WAELDEE, April l9.-Our whole town is
in mourning to-day over the death of our
esteemed fellOw-ciCizen and one of our
leading physicians, DR.. G. w Kerr, who
oied at 90 this morning Of pneumonia
Al business IS suspended and the public
schools are closed in respect 10 their hon
orcd dead He was once president of the
West Texas medical association, and was
one Of the leading physicians Of the state
HuI~EoEo. April 14.-Dr. II. ". Randle
VAS found dead in his bed last night at y
o'clock. Heart failure is supposed to be
the cause OF death. Dr. Randle was from
Alabama. and had been living but 4 short
time in Hilsboro. He was seyenty-eiaht
Years old and had retired from practice.
lie Was 4 distinguished physician. His
funeral took place al 3 O'Clock this after
noon. ana WAS attended by the medical fra
teInity Of this place.
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THE M'ARTHUR TRIAL.
Not Allowed to Prove the Truth of His
Published Statements.

AUSTIN, TEX, April l4-The case in the
county court of the state against N J. M
Arthur, charged by DR.. Fields. presideny4
the state Alliance, with libel, still holds Ii
boards. The only event of the days tria9
worthy of mention was the ruling of the
court that defendant Macarthur should not
be allowed to prove the truth Of his state
ments concerning the affairs of the Alliance
IS detailed in his pamphlet called Minor
Chronicles
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15
TEXhS NEWS AND NOTES.

.. af. Ar-i, lS-The Indies Of, Em&y
--.e a dinner II the court houssss6Fhc
.. ..r., proceeds 10 20 10 the building OF
--s .-' .--g plated Methodist church.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15

VIM. TimmonS, postmaster OF 1daville Ind
writes: Electric Bitters has done more for
me than all other medicines combined. for that
bad feeling arising from Kidney and Liver
trouble john eslie, farmer and stocSman OF
same place, sayA Find Electric Bitters 10 be
the best Kidney ~ Itfer medicine; made me
feel like new J. W. Gardner, hard
ware merchant, lie town, saws: Electric
Bitters IS just ~Ang for 9 man who is all
run down and 1t Sre whether he lives or
dies; ne found ew strength, good appetite and
felt Just like y had neA lease on life" Only
SOC bottle ut Browning & Nicls' Drug Store
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A Trustee Deed.

Special TO the Gazette.
MARLIN, TEX, April lie. B. Spencer
today filed q trustee deed for the benefit of
creditors. Liabilities. about Sl6.OO0 ".
S Clark IS trustee. Mr.. Spencer carried on
hardware and agricultural implement.
business ssSN y
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Killed by Burglars.

wilmington, DEL. April 14.-NIrs Eliza
beth Richards and her husband, l. Gran
vile Richards, We're foully murdered by
burglars at their home last night at Por
ter's Bridge, Md. Robbery was the object.
No clew. The victims were very prominent
people.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-15

Use Angostur Esters to stimulate the appe-
.tte and keep digestive organs in order.
DR. J, e. B. sig rr Sons sole manufacturers
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FecoIamend a blood remedg with such pow
erful curative virtuen
b. c. kiuard & Son, Towaliga, Ga,
writes: We induced neighbor TO try
i. Is. 3. for Catarl'h. which he thought in
durable Is it mad resisted all treatment. It
delighted him, and continuing its use he
was cured sound and well"
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Now is the tim "a set out young roses.
pansies. geraneq gladiolus. etc Good
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HEADQUARTERS FOR HoMEsEEkERs.


o ocatea coony lido
named
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Catirrh,

Catarrh Is ! most disgusting ailment and
Yet many unnecessarily suffer with the dis
ease. They VIII try local applications.
which DO 40 good whatever, but fail 10 try
such constitutional treatment as is afforded
by use of B. B. B. tBoynic Blood Balm},
which removes the ysSous poison in the
blood and thus2radi@Eas the cause OF the
disease D. ~
y. c. EdwardS7ampasas Springs, Tex,
writes: 4 wa&ASeatIy annoyed with ca
tarrh which EMd my general health
The dischargd 8s'oI&.my nose was very of
fensive ana r. 4ious advertised rene
dies without bknefit JAlil finally the use of
Il. B IS. entirely curedSme l am proud TO
recommend 4 blood remed. with Such now