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, 1891-05-21

People who strive to elevate certain
classes in the social fabric often find, to
their surprise. that these very persons
~jealously guard the barriers Of class dis
tinctions. The following illustration of
hat fact Is given by the author of -Four
Years in Rebel Capitals"
A Richmond lady had a maid who,
devoted and constant to her mistress,
still burned with curiosity for a sight Of
everything pertaining to MARS Lin
kum's men, and especially for "de
skule."
For swift, indeed. had newcomers been
to preach the gospel Of Alphabet, and
negro schools seemed TO have been
brought in by every army ambulance,
so numerously did they spring up in the
captured capital. so early one DAY
Clarissa Sophia donned her very best,
and with shining face hied her like any.
thing but a snail TO school.
Very brief was her absence; her return
reticent, but pouting and with unduly
tip tilted nose.
1t soon came out that the teacher had
begun by impressing the children with
the fact that all present were born free
and equal" and that each of them was
quite as good as she was.
WA dat yo's sayin' now27 interrupted
Clarissa Sophia, "Yo' say Use jes' ekal
as yo' isy'
Yes, said so, and l will provo It to
you"
"Hoi faint noneed," was the response.
"Reck'n | is, sho' 'nuf. But does yo' say
dat Use good as missus, my missusy"
Certainly You are"
Den Use jes' gwiue ont yere, right
off" cried Clarissa Sophia, suiting action
to word. "Ef Use good as my missus.
Use goin' ter quit, feer | jes' know she
n 'soshiatin' wild no SIGH white trash
like you Isl"
, 1891-05-21
MINING N ts4s.
How Rocker" Separating Was Carried on
LIN PInnaer nara In CnIIfnrnIn

How Rocker Separating Was Carried on
In Pioneer Days In California.
The most expensive instrument Of the
early miner was the rocker, which,
though simple in construction, cost in
the mines from fifty TO a hundred dol
lars. In general appearance it was not
unlike a baby's cradle as used by our
grandmothers and as still seen on the
frontier. 1t consisted Of a fat bottom
with two sides that Jared outward, and
an end board at the head, while the foot
was open save a rifle about an inch and
a half high at the bottom TO catch the
gold that might pass another rifle across
the bottom near the middle, At the
head Of h cradle was a hopper about
eighteen inches square, with a perforated
sheet iron bottom or wire screen. I'm
der this was an apron, or board, sloping
downward toward the head. Two sub
stantial rockers under the whole com
pleted the simple machine which gave to
the world millions of dollars.
The mOdus operandi may be described
"a follows: Two sticks Of wood hewn on
the upper side were imbedded at the
rivers brink, one four inches lower than
the other, on which the rockers were to
rest, thus securing a grade in the ma
chine to facilitate the outward flow of
the water and sand. Two miners usual
ly worked together as partners One
shoveled the earth into the rocker. while
the other, seated on a bowlder or block
Of wood, dipped the water from the riv-
er and poured it upon the earth in the
hopper with one hand, all the time rock.
ing with the other. When the earth
was thoroughly washed, he rose, lifted
the hopper from its place, threw ont the
stones and gravel, replaced it, and thus
the work went on. As the ground about
the rocker became exhausted to the bed
rock, recourse was had to the bucket,
and the earth was carried sometimes a
few rods, making laborious work for the
miner.
To keep the rocker going another hand
would be employed TO carry earth, and
each would carry two buckets at a time.
Hard work Of this kind suggested i'm
provements in mining. At noon the gold
and black sand collected above the rifles
were taken mp on a scraper and thrown
into the pan, which was carried TO the
river and carefully washed to remove as
far n possible all but the gold. The
yield of the forenoon was carried to the
camp, dried over a blaze, the dry sand
blown out, and the gold weighed in scales
or guessed at, and poured into the part
nership purse and deposited under the
bed or anywhere else out Of ht.-Cent-
urY.
, 1891-05-21

The gold taken from the river bars
was mostly in the form of scales resem-
bling cucumber seeds, and of varying
size. 1t was most plentiful on the bed
rock and in a few inches of soil above it,
though sometimes three or -four feet of
earth would pay to wash. Where the
bed rock was hard the miner cleaned it,
for a shovelful of dirt might contain a
few dollars in small particles. Where the
bed rock was soft shale or slate on edge
the miner picked away an inch or so
and washed it, rs frequently the scales
were found to be driven quite thickly
into the crevices. When the ground was
very rich the rocker was cleaned of gold
every hour or soc. j. Waite in Cent
ury,
, 1891-05-21
THE COMNERCIAL CONGRESS


Although many economical questions
will doubtless be discussed by the trans
Mississippi congress now in session in
Denver, it is perhaps not important that
decisions be reached in any, exceut four
which are OF vital importance to the
trans-M Mississippi region. II these ques-
tons receive the unanimous endorsement
OF the congress, composed as it is OF the
representative men Of the West, there is
no doubt but either one or both of the
great political parties will embody the de-
cision on these questions in their national
platforms. The most important question
Is that of the free coinage Of silver, and
from present Indications the action of the
congress will be unanimous in favor of it.
The demand for appropriations for
deep water hhrbors on the Texas coast
will also receive the solid support of the
delegates as will the demand for improve
ments Of the Mississippi river and grants
to aid in the reclamation of the arid lands
of the West.
The formal demand of the people of
the West for these iour great aids to the
trans Mississippi region will compel the
political parties to aid in securing at least
some of them and united, non partisan
action by the congress in dealing with
them cannot fail OF doing much good.
, 1891-05-21
DONT Ike THE RLLL.

The Chicago Tribune says the men who
put the wool schedule in the Mckinley
bill we're asinine politicians aud ignorant
political economists. 1t declares: While
foreign woods are pouring in and sup
planting the better domestic product the
individuals who are chiefly responsible for
this wretched state OF affairs aud the des-
t%ruction OF a great industry-the Mckin-
leys, Burrowses and Gears-have not a
word to say in explanation of this out
come of their lAbors. Mr.. Julius Caesar
Burrows assured the Michigan shepherds
hat the wool schedule drafted by OK. Con
troller Lawrence of Ohio would make
their wool sell for far more. But it brings
much less as the consequence. One would
think that he would say with the psalmist:
My confusion is continually before me,
and the shame of my face has covered
me- He has not made confession Of his
stupid folly yeti Neither has he told why
the wool schedule is not working as he
prophesied Not a word can be drawn
out OF the McKinleyites on this subject,
even with n corkscrew.
, 1891-05-21

A. f. Roedel, the druggist, desires us
to publish the following testimonial, as he
handles the remedy and believes it to be
reliable:
| bought a fifty cent bottle of Chamber
lain's Pam Balm and applied it to my
limbs, which have been afflicted with
rheumatism at intervals for one year. At
the tune | bought the Pain Balm | was
unable to walk. | can truthtully say that
Pain Balm has completely cured me-R.
II. FARR, Hollywood, Kansas. Mr.. a.
c. Cox, the leading druggist at Hollywood
vouches for the truth of the above state
ment.
, 1891-05-21

b advance began with the passage oil
the Mckinley bill in the house last sum
mer.
When the duty was raised on tinplate
by the Mckinley bill it was. its advocates
said, to shut out the Welsh product, to
reduce the price thereof, aud to give en-
ployment to tens Of thousands Of Amcri-
can workmen at big wages. Numerous
big tInplate plants were TO be built as
soon as the bill passed.
Six months have passed and not a
pound OF the product used in America
has come from home mills. Instead Of
:he foreign product being reduced the i'm.
portation for March was l0I IVA 50T
pounds as against 4s, GO9, 42s pounds
in the corresponding month OF
last year. Instead OF decreasing prices
to u prices have advanced % per
cent. and an already burdensome tax has
been increased upon the entire people OF
the country.
, 1891-05-21
Strawberries ar HeHth'S
market.


To ranchmen and farmers-For sale at
much less than cost: Champion moving
machines. Hollingsworth improved sulky,
hay rskes, two hay sweeps or go devils,
one tiger self dump hay rake, boss sickle
grinders, plOws and cultivstors, lard oil
for machines, iron and wagon material
aud blacksmith tools and other articles too
numerous to mention. All will be sold
for less than cost as | want to close out
this line of business. Also one new large
safe, weight, 3, 700 pounds.
III. HAAS.
, 1891-05-21

Harassed Father-My boy, your tastes
will be your ruin. Nothing seems too
expensive for you. This thing has got
to stop.
Hayward Son lsnguidlyeCan't do it,
governor; must keep right on. Going to
marry the dearest girl in the world
Pittsburg Bulletin.
, 1891-05-21

Arrangements have been made ly
which all The particulars OF the Jackson
Corbett fight will be given at Harry
Hynds tonight by rounds. Bulletins
will probably coming about :
, 1891-05-21

Sun and wind tan, chatting and all rough
ness. We highly recommend Arnicated
Eureka Cream as the best soothing and
healing lotion. Nothing finer made. 25
cent bottles, druggists.
, 1891-05-21

The Denver Republican must harbor a
grudge against Senator Warren. The al
legged picture Of the senator published in
its columns yesterday would aatter the
most desperate member OF the Mafn.
, 1891-05-21
REDUCED RATES
To the Overland PARK Races.

The Union Pacific railway rate to Den
yer and return for above occasion will b,
81. 80 round trip. Tickets on sale May
%, May 25 and NAV 30. Limited Il
June LIST.
C. W. SWEET, Agent.
, 1891-05-21

The best salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands. chilblains,
eorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per boz.
For sale by A. Z. Roedel, Druggist.
, 1891-05-21
The Great Prince OF wales.


An Englishman estimates the combined
Indebtedness of the world at $3.50, OOO,-
100000. The Prince Of Wales owes one
5 .000th Of the whole amount. Estim-
ated in this way his royal highness is seen
TO be a person of considerable importance.
, 1891-05-21
TINPL4TE PR N

The Iron Age OF last week gives the
following statistics on the current price Of
unplAte. The prices are set forth on a
diagram which any one can understand.
1t shows that the pnce of stinplate Of the
standard grade in New York City Jan.
uary 1852, was $50 per box, and the
prices at several other dates were as fol-
lowa.
, 1891-05-21

If YOU are playing poker with an ex-
perienced dealer you need not get scared
until you get n good hand.
, 1891-05-21
PITm IA PARAGRAPHS.
A Sick Mans Future.

Mr.. Blaine is in bed now, but he will
be in aRgressively vigorous health a year
from next June.
, 1891-05-21
Niee ripe tomatoes a,
Heath's market.

Does POUR back ache? Oregon Kidney
Tea will cure you
, 1891-05-21
WYOMING HARDWARE STORE

Seventeenth Street, Cheyenne.
late yesterday afternoon and Immediately GOT SHOT. From the
pleased expression on his face as he lett the store, the conclusion
is evident that sportsmen can supply their wants promptly at
this we'll known establishment
, 1891-05-21

VIZ INSTRUMENTATION RANCH.
w man wants position. Good references.
A npty Loader office
, 1891-05-21

UTANTED- ORGANIZERS BY THE
w Friendly Aid Society. Pays It's members
500 every six months. Has paid SO0,OO in
benefits. Reserve and benefit fund held in
trust by the state OF Massachusetts. Terms
liberal. Address FRIESDLY AID SOCIETY,
WalthnFn Mass
, 1891-05-21

California cherries at
HeGth's market.
, 1891-05-21
Fresh Shad and bIHe fish
at Heafh's market.
LOST.


T OST-A SILK UMBRELLA, SILVER
Lcapped handle Finder please return to
LeadeT ONCE and obtain reward.
, 1891-05-21

Tor SALE-SECONDLHAND WAGONS
L and harness. Apply at Rlner & John.
, 1891-05-21

Tor sALE-A PAIR OF HEAVY DRAFT
L horses. Inquire Of A. NJ. Clark at the C.. e.
, 1891-05-21

"ANTED-A WOMAN COOK, A CHAM
w DermAid, two d"lningroOm girls and a
laundress at Whitcomb's, corner Twentieth
and Ferguson streets.
, 1891-05-21

L OR SALE-A GOOD BUILDING LOT
L Axle on East Seventeenth street. Price
low, terms easy. Apply at this office.
, 1891-05-21

FLowERs-MRs. CLAICHE, 10TH AN
, 1891-05-21

Tor SALE-HORSES AND MULES. AP-
u ply TO Rlner a johnson.
, 1891-05-21

A CHANCE IN A LIFETIME FOR
n with capital and active men without cap
ltal 10 secure a very pleasant and profitable
business. No drones nor curiosity seekers
need apply. Address with 2cent stamp, Con-
olidated adjustable Shoe Co, Salem, Mass.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
MINE0LA FAIR.
THE Third DAY OF THE FAIR A
GRAND SUCCESS.
line Display of Observation-Disclosures from
the san Gabriel Stock Farm.
awarding the Premiums.
Special 10 the Gazette.


AIINEoLA, WooD COUNTY. TEX, Oct. 10.
No fair ever had more favorable weather
ttan the past few days have brought. The
third day of the fair here is grand sur
prise 10 all Early this morning the people
from the Country We're coming by the hun
1reds from all directions. BY 10 O'Clock
be grounds were in 4 perfect stir with vis-
TORS.
At II a. m, there was an arena display of
live stock. after which your reporter was
well repaid for visit to the stables by the
sight of D. II. Il ]. ". Snyder's fine
stock of the Sam GabrielIstock farm. located
al Georgetown Here are exhibited
registered. imported and tun bred
percheron stations, imported French
coach horses. which represent
the largest stock of draft horses in the
state, and which in point Of breeding and
Individual merit cannot be excelled. AS 4
draft horse, the Percheron gives better sa :
isfaction than any other breed. possessing
more of the desirable traits OF that class of
animals The French coach horse for driv-
ing and road purposes is destined TO
become the most popular of all breeds. The
catalogue OF this farm gives pedlgrees
without an equal in the state. These
horses have taken the premium at every
point they have been exhibited.
Messrs. Snyder, who have been closely
identified with breeding and raising horses
for years, were the first to introduce so
large q number OF imported horses into this
state. and the well known reputation OF
Messrs. D. II. & J. w. Snyder is sufficient
guarantee that their stock is all that they
claim for it.
The judges began at noon awarding prem
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
Union Stockyards-Chicaso.

Special to the Gazette
UNION SToCKYARDs. ILL, Oct. TO-
The Texas cattle market closed strong, all
sold.
Scott & R.. Catoosa, sold 2O6 steers, 976
pounds average, 500.
G. Simpson, Catoosa, "a steers. s2l
pounds, s.. 40; 81 COWS. 766 pounds, 81.
d. B. Bollinger Of Eastland % cows, 74s
pounds. 81
u. Hitson, Catoosa, 90 COWS, 79G pounds,
81.
C .Durant, Catoosa, 70 steers, $50 pounds,
s.. 25; 20 cows, 697 pounds, SLIGO.
Ii. H. Halsell. Decatur. 143 steers, 945
pounds, s.. IS; So cows, SIG pounds, $40.
Halsell & Woody, 81 steers, 903 pounds,
$3.50
w. H. Ringo, Cotfeyville, Is steers, 1Oll
pounds, $3.50.
L. Foster. 113 steers, IT'S pounds, S2S5
Waddington & c., Midland, 81 bulls, SOS
pounds, sl10; 81 steers, 79l pounds, S235.
d. L. Jones. Kansas City, 81 half-breeds,
1853 pounds, SS.45.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11

mammoth slaughter house in Dallas, Tex,
with view of supplying members of the
association throughout the country in oppo-
sition to the Armour and Swift establish
ments. The dispatch is incorrect, in so
far as the meeting will not be held in St
Louis. but is to take place in Dallas, Tex
1t is stated on what seems to be reliable au-
thority, that the Dallas board of trade has
subscribed $500, 900 to the scheme, and the
Dallas city council will add s150O00 to the
amount. This will be offered as a bonus to
the projectors Of the plan. Butchers claim
that they will no longer submit to the ex-
tortionate prices demanded by the Big
Four and other packers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
LIVESTOCK MARKET.
At St. Louis the General Market
IOc to I6c Higher.
GOOD FAT TEXANS IN DEMAND.
The National butchers Association and
the Proposition of Dallas-A Bonus
of S35O,OOO Talked About.
The Meeting.
Kansas City Stockyards.


Special to the Gazette.
SrocKYARps, KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. TO-
Receipts, 6S15 50 cars in the Texas di.
vision, SO Of them cows. The market was
firm.
c. A. Adair, Goodnight. sold 1s2 cows,
956 pounds, at S2.76; - cows, $50 pounds,
S1.4O; 26 cows, $50 cows, $i.40; 50 cows, S25
pounds, 81 40; 70 cows, GIL pounds, Sl.s0:
J. D. Jones. Kiowa, 140 cows, SH pounds,
ST. 90; IS calves. 115 pounds. a.
D. L. Middleton, Leliaetta, 50 cows, 761
pounds, si.40.
Sam Lazarus, Giles. 3s7 COWS, Isl pounds,
S1.75; "A cows, 500 pounds, s1.75.
+. Witherspoon, Red Rock, % steers, S25
pounds, sos; 102 cows, 707 pounds, sl.50.
L. B. Edwards, 145 COWS, 707 pounds,
$l.50.
Others-97 steers, 1860 pounds, se75; "A
steers, 1166 pounds, S2.75 1S3 steers, 974
pounds, So 80; 12S COWS, 70s pounds, s150
SO cows, 761 pounds, sl.40; 139 COWS, 720
pounds, sl.5O; los cows, 700 pounds, sl.50 !;
40 cows. S44 pounds, Sl.9O: 70 steers, iii
pounds, g. rs; 15S steers, S65 pounds, 81 10;
III cows, 40 pounds, 1925; 81 cows, 1913
pounds, sl.S5; so corn-fed Texans, 1888
pounds, S3.75; 81 corn-fed Texans, 1866
pounds 81 Is
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
Kansas City-Livestock
A Huge Scheme.
nariaI fo the Gazette


PIrTsBuRG, Pa, Oct. 10.-Next Thursday
the executive committee OF the National
butchers association will meet at ST. Louis
to perfect a scheme that is likely to be far
reaching in its effects. 1t will be the or
ganization of supply plant at Dallas, Tex,
which will furnish the 5000 members Of the
association with all the cattle, live and
dressed. that they may require. The pro-
ject is in opposition to the Armour and
Swift concerns, and was formulated at q
meeting Of the association held at Pittsburg
some months ago. The committee has been
offered $3.50, 600 to locate the plant at Dallas.
OF this sum 500, 600 has been subscribed by
the Dallas board of trade and the other
$l50.0OO by the city council President
Charles James of St. Louis is At the head Of
the committee, and j. NJ. Beilstein and
William Huckenberger are the Pittsburg
members. The executive committee will
60 to Dallas to accept the city's terms.
William Peter, ex-president of the ma
tional organization, said tonight: 1.-The
scheme will tend to give consumers beef at
lower prices than now prevail. 1t will also
make US independent of the large Chicago
concern, with which we are now compelled
to do business at their own terms. When
the deal is completed the largest abattoir in
the world will be erected in Dallas. It will
be manned and controlled by our associa-
ton. The only condition imposed by the
Dallas people is th.t we buy only extra cat
Ia
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11

iums, but it was utterly impossible to COM
plete the work to-day. The departments in
which premiums were awarded are the fol.
lowing: Horse, cattle, swine, poultry, edu'
cational, geological and horticultural The
textile and art departments are so large
that it was impossible to get through to-
day, so they, with other departments, will
be completed on Monday.
The mule racing was the most laughable
feature of the fair. Just before the mules
got home they stampeded. One turned into
his stall. another turned back on the track,
and another stopped stone-still, while Old
Pete came bravely in amid deafening ap-
plause.
RACES.
First race, three-quarter dash, entries,
Dick, Fox Hole, Bell Bowers and Bay Colt.
Won by Dick.
Second race. mile heat. pace three min
utes, entries. Cricket and Nellie. Won by
Nellie.
Third race, half-mile dash for mules, en-
tries, Jennie, Red Katy, Kit and Pete.
Time, :2019. Won by Pete.
Fourth race, special, mile dash, entries,
Bob Bruce and Lady Lynn Won b. Bob
Bruce.
Fifth race, quarter-mile dash, entries,
Hickory jim, SCHOOLGIRL and Dock. Time,
:23. Won by Hickory Jim.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
THOMAS E BURNS.

the baseball business. His term of profess
sionsl service covers a period of about
twelve years
Next 20 Captain Adrian c. Arson. Burns
has been with the Chicago team longer
than any other player belonging to it, and
consequently be is about the least coltish
colt in Captain Anson's cavalcade Of so
called youngsters. When the Chicago and
All-America teams made their famous
worlds tour in 1859. Burns was on the
third bag for the Chicagos- Burns has
slong enjoyed reputation as a first class
= bird baseman, and is one of the valuable
Fl en- on the team that has shown such pen
=, 1t winning proclivities this season.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
East St. Louis Stock Yards.

Special TO the Gazette.
NATIONAL STOCK YARDS, Ill, Oct. 10
The National Live Stock Reporter says the
Texas cattle market was quiet to-day for
the reason that only few loads were on
sale. The general market was steady and
prices were 10 to 10 cents higher than at
the opening of the week ON all desirable
grades. The quality was only fair to-day.
Good fat Texas and Indian cattle are in
strong demand to unlimited numbers. Bulls
are selling 10 to IS cents cents lower, and
yet they are fully as high as prices realized
at competing points.
Bedford & Jones, Benjamin. sold 113 cows,
662 pounds, at $40; Is bulls, $50 pounds, at
sl.25.
Stiles & East, Archer, sold 60 steers, 924
pounds, at s.. 80.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11

very appropriately asked the kind Offices
of Kentucky gentleman OF proved
bravery. By him he sent this note:
Your conduct in my domestic matters is be-
you'd CON, .roniss. and take this method of
sdvising yon that your treatment Of me and
my child has been most villainous. cowardiy,
unmanly. | dcnounce you as q coward. u cur
and renegade, and have taken the liberty to
instruct my friend. Fao bears this note, to
make any arrangement that he may deem sat
isfactory TO man and his friend.
Yours, etc, NAPOLEON WELLS.
The kentuckian is brave, but he is not
rash. He learned that carrying challenge
is AT offense punishable by state prison in
Ohio, so instead of delivering it b, had it
published in The Enquirer. When he called
on Mr.. Nichols that gentleman was iianked
by TWO lawyers aud declared his innocence.
So Mrs. Wells was called on TO show cause.
etc
1t appears that last December Mr. and
Mrs. Wells got a divorce by consent, Judge
kumler ruling shat she should have their
five-year-old boy, Wylie Wells, eight
months il the year and the father have
him four. The father went to San Fran
cisco, and when he returned at che end of
eight months, behold! Mrs. Wells had
quietly gone before Judge Maxwell and
got the decree altered 50 as to give her en-
tire control of the boy. Aud Wells says
that Mr.. Nichols is responsible.
Nevertheless Mr.. Wells will not be al
lowed to shed the Nichols blood in Ohio,
and on the advice of his attorneys he has
turned to the law to get the original de-
cree restored. The boy is described as a
beauty. Mrs. Wells at present resides
with her mother. She is Il member OF the
sssame church as Mr.. Nichols, VIII is we'll
10 do WiLoMer