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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31

| water up 20 my shOulderand AGAIN nst:a.iI Il
freely. For some tine ] was confused De-
yOnd the power of thought b. the hollow
roar of the black waters rushing through
those awful cavernS. All surrounding space
seemed filed with SnarIIng formiess mon
SterS cautiously advancing and making
ready to spring AT me. Even now often
awake at night with the horror Of that mo.
Inent strong upon ne. It was so unendura-
bic that l resolved to end it. It was with
great difficulty that | Maintained my foot
ing. | could not 90 so much longer Why
should | attempt to? There was absolutely
no hope Of escape. I tried 10 pray, Oh.
Lord Jesus, receive my SOUL Then nv
muscles relaxed and | was SWEPT away nv
the rushing torrent.
= have no idea how far was carried be-
fore my feet again touched bottom. this
time i'll water that was not above my waist.
| mad closed my eyes. Now ] opened them.
a bright light was swinging 10 and fro not
hundred feet from me. | stared at il
blankly and with little interest. only won
dering with Z languid curiosity what sort
of q subterranean ignis fatuus it might be
when suddenly my bewildered senses were
startled into renewed activity by the sound
OF a shout. 1t was a human voice uttering
a long drawn .hellO-o-o.' that echoed and
re-echoed weirdly through the cavernous
depths about me. I essayed to syrer, but
coGid NOT. linen slowly made my way
through the shoaling water toward the
light.
In another minute l stood beside bov.
the one whose life l hid saved two months
before, and as he cut the thongs that bound
my arms he said cheerily:
Its all right. major Paw lowed you'd
be coming along this yere bout this time
o'night en- telled me to shorely be on hand
to meet up with Yer. New eff VOL foller
me we'll De outen this direckly'
The COY was standing in the mouth of
q narrow passage that free from water, led
away almost at right angles to the main
channel of the underground river. 1t
ended at well-like opening in which stood
rude ladder; climbing this, we emerged
through well-concealed trap door into the
very room where Abner Haffner had laid
at the point of death two months before
is that alp l asked, as the mayor
paused and lighted a fresh cigar.
Yes, it's all of that story. | could not
cause the arrest of the gang even had |
known who composed it, without causing
that OF their leader, and from the moment
that blessed light illuminated the black
waters of that underground river would
not have harmed Case Haffner for any
tnIng the world holds best worth having.
NO, by daylight l was well ont of that
section OF country nor have 1 ever since
set foot in it,
boy?"
''Wha- Ahnerii Wei shnnld say had
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31


rights reserGed)
As we sat over our after-Ginner coffee
and cigars Il the majors cosy library. one
evening latt winter, discovered my host
TO DC III d reminiscent mood, and ventured
to ask him question that had frequently
meditated. He smiled and was silent for Z
moment before answering.
Yes, have. as you suggest, experienced
number OF what may be termed advent
ureS since entering Uncle Sans service.
OF them all, however, l have no difficulty
III recalling one that stands out pre-emi-
ncItiy Is the most thrilling experience of
my life;" and then he gave this narrative ::
shortly after the close of the war, |
was ordered 20 L remote section OF the
South, not far from the gulf coast 20 in
yest!gdtc certain claims against the gov
eminent that involved what, for that part
OF thc country, was large sum of money.
rs Tor several reasons. IL was deemed adj
visable that my real business there should
be Kept secret, l assumed the role of set
tier, took possession OF a vacant tract Of
land, built y two pen log cabin, engaged a
negro servant and proceeded to explore the
country with view 10 making the ac
quaintance Of NY neighbours
The place in which l was located was
remote from railroads or regular routes of
travel, and was about as wild and lawleSS
& district rs could well be found east of the
Mississippi. Il was a limestone country,
Astounding in sink holes, caYernS and under
ground rivers. and thickly covered with
primeval growth of timber. \ few clear
inas at long intervals marked the fields and
garden patches OF It's widely scattered in
habitants, who were as primitive set of
people as I mad ever encountered. During
the war il had been a very hotbed of BUSH
whacl.ing, and its men had plundered and
killed on both sides with slight predelic-
ton in favor of SoutheruerS and bitter
hatred of Yankees. Although | carefully
concealed my connection with the army,
and was most guarded in my remarks when
ever forced 10 allude 10 the war, could not
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31

put him through r0ls.. ,..
congress today II -t.... N-
rea. name Yea would ils...-.-... e
IS tha, OF one Of tho ---. -.,...
sent to Washington IryE ... f..l sss.
h-asc l--,.-.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31
THE GAZETTE MACHINE.
How the People Can Save Sa5 on First
Class Sowing Machine. ssas6a

A sewing machine is hopnn1Q hsces
sity, and when tirst,si1 machine, equa
in all respects to- machines. can be
bought for opsIG08 the money, it is the
part of G0M and economy 10 save the
usssepeeXpenditure. Ladies who wish to
.S9S tirst-class hish-arm No. sewing ma
chine can see such machine at The GAz-
ETrE business office. and they can buy such
a machine for only s23 if they subscribe to
the weekly. daily or Sunday GAZETTE.
The GixEVCs invita- TIA isdias = osli
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31
lis EtsiAe.

a drama had been having a successful
run, when one morning super" pre-
scented himself to the manager wiki the
following complaint:
Sir" he said, Il have been playing my
part now for hundred consecutive nights
with the utmost zeal and care. Can't YOU
manage to give me riSef''
What part do you plays" asked the
manager.
Il am in the fourth act l have to stake
$50 in the gambling scene"
Your claim is very fair" returned the
manager. From tomorrow you shall
stake e4o."--London Tit-B:ts. sss,
The Weekly GAzEIAUeede best adver
tisement for Isau(u ia had.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31
WHAT GENERAL SHERMAN SAW.

One of the most magnificent specimens of
manhood / ever saw was 4 soldier who was
constantly laughing at the poor fellows who
became fatigued by long marches, or who
sank under seemingly trifiing wounds His
courage, health and strength seemed in
vinc!ble.
Ono dny heavy proiectils from the en-.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31
GRATITUDE
Of SushWhacker Peculiarly
Demonstrated.
THE FOREMOST IN DEVILTRY.
Startling Adventure With Masked Men.
A Servant Used rs n Decoy-Sent
Through College, and Nova
Smart Congressman.

,hS 1891 b. the Authors Alliance. All
rights raSeryeQ)
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31
FUN AND PATHOS.
Humorous and Pathetic Incl
dents of the Civil War.
FAMOUS GENERALS TALK.
In a FIELD Hospital-An Incident in the Ca
Eeer or Cen. Lee--Joe Johnston's Yarns.
Whls Sherman Saw--..Go Way
White Man''-At Full Run.

iCopvrirat. 1891. for the Gazette and al
rights reserved
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31

Mr. Mayneshire, Atlanta. Ga, writes: Il
had a long spell of typhoid fever which al
last seemed TO settle in my right leg. which
sweiled up enormously. All ulcer also an
peared which discharged cupfd L, of matter
4 day. l then gave Is. s. 8. trial and it
cured me-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31
Rheumatism.

Rheumatism is an Infiammatory disease
sometimes beginning suddenly, sometimes
coming on very gradually. fer which Pc
ru-na is q never-failing remedy. 1t has
been tested in all forms of rheumatism. and
it is no eSagger&tion to say that Pa-ru-na is
d specific for it. 1t nsytraiizes the acidity
OF the blood am lseens the fever and
thirst. Pe-ru-na piled hot TO the JOINTS
sooths the pain an reduces the swelling.
No other medici AnesGed to treat this
universal and q hgel bus disease. either to
quiet the paina kemod the swelling, cleanse
the blood of d acculk ulatious, or guard
against heart Somplica\ pms, than Pe-ru-na.
Those wishing compute description of
rheumatism. acute and cAronic, aEi spring
disorders, should send their address to the
Peruna Medicine Company, Columbus,
Ohio, for a copy Of The Family Physician,
No. 8, which will be sent free.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-31
Weakness.

How many suffer from weakness, And
what q Gistressful ailmcnt ii is. Always
praying for strength ana vet feeling oneself
great. virtue in B. B. B. (Botan IsBlood
Baim) as Il Strengthening. as Web as a
.heaiing medicine. Try it as a toni as,d see
fhow much better YOU will feel It&F5l i'm
prope both appetite ana diecstiaG ID is an
eN&Hent remedy ta2use while sfhv& kscing
lids natural aaHrapid rea1HrYsf1 ases
III ba assnyalid b. rSms5a sE No.
s9ilkasMedy Wit aasrssnicS Teiief
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Richmond Theatre.

There will be no performance at this Thea
ire until the last two nights of the week, when
Madame Janauschek open, on Friday night.
The repertoire of the Madame for the twO
nights and Saturday matinee l.. Friday mgh
Essex Saturday matinee, Marie stuart,
and Saturday night. Macbeth
The play Of Essex" IN which Madame JAN
auschek takes the regal character Of Queen
Elizabeth. viii be presented here for the fist
time on Friday night.
Il was the work of DR.. Heinrich Liable. aud
was originally in German. He is considered
a most graceful and iorcble write-. and tDis
is evidenced by the favorable criticisms dpOn
the play of Essex
1t was produced first in Vienna and became
a notable success. and was subsequently pro-
duccd successfully III Germany, Russia.
France. England, Spain Italy Belgium, and
Holland.
This is the fiist season That il has ever been
produced in English. amt l. admirably ADAPTED
TO the phraseOlogy Of our beautiful language.
Critically it IS said ,hat every passage Is
dramatic every scene Is powerful. II deals
with the time Of Queen Elizabeth, not IN her
halcyOn DAYS but IN the latter period OF her
reign. where the romance woven round tie
handsome Earl of Essex became historical.
Ii is a story of love and jealousy. plot and In
tIieue, passion and romance. The climax Is
reached IN the fourth act.
The equipments used IN the play are inter
csting. II appears that everything rs hstO-
rical. and the costumes handsome.
At the matinee on Saturday Schillcr's great
drama Marie Stuart" is the play selected.
Madame JanauSchek's great rendition Of
the title role is as historical as the character
itself, and needs no comment on tine grounds
of the old-time saying that good VINE needs
uo bush" The play is inseparably connected
with Janauschek.
On Saturday night Madame Janauschek APP
pears rs Lady Macbeth This l. another OF
hcf great characters. and her slecp-Nalking
scene is critically pronounced one of the bes;
ever produced ia this great and favoritc
play.
The box Office opens on Thursday Tor the
sale of seats
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

On Sunday night. February 18th. Mr. W.
W. Tapscoti. the owner OF large plantation
at Warren. AlbemaYle county, sustained the
loss. by an inecndlaty fire. o; one of his large
harms ana contents OF hay The services OF
the John Wren Detective Agency OF this city
Mr 4. VI. Browuel general man
agcrl was secured 10 investigate the
the and the result was that ON
Friday night. February 18th. Henry Lee the
white ferryman of the Warren ferry. was ar
rested, charged with the barring Of the barn
and contents. and the prisoner was yesterday
carried before Magistrate John l.. Dawson for
herring. and WAS sent ON 10 the grand Jury
Of Albemarle country az It's April term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
HENRICO CHTLD MURDER CASE.
The Woman stiIl Insists on Her Story About
Corn Killing.

Martha King, the cOlored woman from Short
Pump Henrico county, who was arrested
on Friday evening for numbering her thirteen
year old adopted daughter, Mary King, Is still
detained in the HenrlcO county lall. Inc
prison is shared by Mark Bradshaw. the col
ored fellow who lived with Martha King, and
who is held as an accessory 10 the crime.
Both have very little 30 say on the subject
but insist that the little girl died natural
death in consequence of eating too large "a
quantity OF corn
Martha King stated that she had adopted the
little girl and her brother. who Is about seven
years old, some five years ago, while she was
living in Ohio.
In regard to the cause of the girls death
the woman said that last "Wednesday week
she left home for several hours. and on her
return she discovered several ears of corn
hidden away in u box When questioned
about the corn the little girl told her that it
had been given 10 her. She did not believe
the girls story. for she knew that Mr. jackson.
the owner of the farm. had corn in house on
the place, and suspecting the girl TO have
stolen the corn she whipped her for the Of
Tense. She used dOgwOOd switch. but
claims that she did not beat her severely.
This she says was the last time that she
whipped the girl.
She then went on 10 state that on last Tues
day the girl had purchased sOmo corn, and
after eating it complained of sickness Sine
applied a mustard plaster 10 her stomach. and
also gave her a mustard bath. The Girl rallied
presently and was put To- bed. During the
night, however, Martha King said she was
awakened by n noise in her room: the lamp
was burning. and she discovered the GIRL sit.
ting up. She asked hcrwhat the trouble WAS
and the girl replied that she felt very sick.
At the same time she fell to the hoOr her head
striking an iron. She then jumped ont IF bed
10 come to the gltls assistance. vino m the
meantime had gotten on her feet
just before She reached the sirl the latter
stumbled and fell again heavily to the hOor
She then picked up the girl and asked Mark
Bradshaw 90 light a fire. While she held
the girl in her lap foam began TO appear
at her mouth and thinking that the girl WAS
dying. she asked Bradshaw u 20 after her
(Martha's) mother Bradshaw left the house
and the girl soon after died.
The woman denies that she had ondcavorcd
to keep the glrl's death quiet and insisls that
she had sent for Lucy Racket, who lived near
her, and other neighbors TO come and assist
her shrOud the child and she also had a coffin
ordered from Mr.. Alley.
Bradshaw merely cOrrobofated the state
nent made by Martha King, and had very lit
tie % say at that.
Judge Minor yesterday directed Sheriff
Southwark 10 send Cor the boy, who will he
used AS witness during the proceedings. The
boy is said 10 also show marks Of cruel treat
nent on his body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Professor Winston ON Electricity.

No card invitation will be needed for hear
Ing Professor &. II. Wmston'slectWeo on The
Electricity of the Machine" next Tuesday
night, The College opens It's doors 10 all
persons who may feel interested in this
booming theme. Electricity seems about
10 take the country and the world. and every
body should have intelligent ideas about it.
thing interesting. clear and helpful. and his
three lectures viii cover the ground of the old
electricity and the new
On Tuesday night. March 10TH Professor
Winston will lecture on Electricity of the
Battery. ~ and ON Tuesday night, March 18th,
his subject will be Electricity Of the Dy-
namO."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
COUNTY DEWOCRACT.
Lee District Club Holds an Interesting Meet
Ing.


The Lee District Democratic Club held
meeting last night in the school building
corner of Meadow and Cary streets.
The committee appointed about TIVE, weeks
AGO to solicit funds for the preparing OF lst
~ names and residences Of each voter IN the
district reported that certain members OF the
County Committee had agreed TO be response
lille Tor the cost Of preparing the same. there
by relieving the club from the necessity Of
SOLICITING funds. The report was received and
the committee discharged. -
Mr.. John Lindsay. j., announced himself
~ a candidate for sheriff He made an able
speech which was applauded vigorously. Mr..
). r. CHM also spoke.
Mr.. Archer W. Patterson, Of Iuckahoe, an
nounced himself "A candidate for Common
Mr.. Trayers 4. Branch. from Rrookland
d;strict. announced himself rs candidate Tor
the position Of commissioner Of revenue
Mr. William Eaton advocated the claims OF
Mr. Branch IN a neat speech.
Mr.. j. A. Via. registrar at Shoemakcrs pre-
cinct, also announced hmseD tOs the COIL
missioner Of revenue.
Mr.. James Philips. president Of the Lee
District Club, announced himself Tor the
same position.
Mr.. W. II. Beveridge addressed the club.
and in hi. speech said that he was not nor
would not be candidate lOr any once. -
NJ. ". H. Sands announced that Alr. Con-
wav L. Sands was a candidate for Common
weaiL's Attorney.
Mr. Samuel Barksdale and others addressed
the club. after which an adjournment took
place.
The principal fight will be made over the
question whether the nominations are 10 be
made hy a convention OF primary. and very
likel, the friends of the former wall be sue
cc,sful. The election viii not take place I'M
til May bat the various aspiants are already
in the field
An energetic effort will be made 10 redeem
the county for the Democrats and ali dlftcnl-
ties are 10 he settled between candidates, III
order that the best man might De selected.
The Republicans are Interested 70 some eX-
tent in the approaching convention OF the Re
publicau leagues. This body viii probably
demand q reorganization OF the state Com
miiice. aud decide upon whom shall fail the
leadership Of the Republican parry III VIZ
glIia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Personal and General.

Next Friday night the Rev John X. Mason
will preach at ST. Marks church.
Mrs. James H. Barton, Of Barton Heights.
has gone on visit of about thirty days TO
friends in Little Rock.
Mr.. Samuel Bendheim. who has been spend
ing some time in Washington and Baltimore,
has returned TO Richmond.
Mr.. +. NJ. Leonard. of Savannah, n. Y, and
Mrs. f. l.. Hemenway, of Watertown, N. Y,
are visiting Mrs A. G. Becker
Miss Mary f. Stone and Mr. Willie Akers,
Of this city. were married Thursday in Wash
ington city by Rev. Alr. Addison.
There will be meeting OF the Kings
Daughters Of Richmond in the classroom Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
promptly at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
The Famous "oid white"

The White Sulphur Strings OF West Vir,
GINA. the famous mountain resort advertised
in another column. is familiar 10 every visitor
of both health-giving and pleasure afordIng
spots. Situated in the midst Of the unequalled
Allegheny mountains. and with the superb ac-
Communications. Of the celebrated Grand Cen Cen
is abundsntly gratifed.
Major b. F, Eakle, the. efficient siperin-
tendent, leaves nothing undone for the. COM
fort of the visitors. and carefully regards the
interests of his guests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Fearful BOiler ExplOsiOn.

CHARLESTON. Mo-. Feb. 2s.-The boiler of
james Fugate's saw mil located nine miles
Cobb. Charles Cobb and John Dawdy. The
body Of Charles Cobb was thrown 700 feet in
the air One leg was picked up in a cornfeld
100 yards from the body Four Of the mill
hands were dangerously injured The lack
of water in the boiler is supposed to have
caused the explosion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
At the t'ostomce

A civil service examination will be held at
The postoftce for postal service, beginning on
she 18th of this month.
Mr.. George OmohundIo has been appointed
q clerk IN the mailing division at the post
Office 10 All vacancy created by the resisna-
ton Of y. Is. Forester.
The following Richmond publications have
been admitted nj the postoffice AS second
class matter: Der SUDDEN. Wallace's Illus
Ested Weekly, The American Farmer and
Hortionlturist, The Unity and the Saturday
0saaget.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
SeNenth-Str Christian.

Rev. Jabez Hall will fill his pulpita at Seventh
street Christian church this morning at IL,
and at be will preach az Marshall-street
Christian church. Rev. l.. A. Cutler will fill
the pulpit At. Seventh-street church at night.
At u Rev. |. J. Spencer will preach at Mar
shall-strcet church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
DEATHS.

BROWN.-Died. at her residence. No. sO5 west
Marshall street at $40 A. W., February 2'th'
Mrs KATE BROWN cr->-n,v
Funeral from above residence this, sUADAi
AFTERNOON. at 3 p VI. Friends and ac-
guaintances OF the family and those of her son
in-aw. Charles +. Brown, are invited 10 ae'enu'
Please omit flowers ,.,..
Washington and Baltimore papers please copy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
More Indictments Against Gibson,

CHICAGO, Feb. 2s.-The grand jury brought
in sour more indictments to-day against
George J. Gibson of the whisky trust-two
against him personally, and two against him
and other parties unknown. In all the cases
the charges for attempting 10 commit arson
and felonles IA procuring gunpowder and
dynamite for unlawful purposes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
a Man Missing.

Mr.. w. II. Stevenson. brother-in-law Of
Mr. John Il. Grimes. the councilman has
been missing from his home since last Thurs
day evening. His wife is unable to account
for his absence and the family feel almost
confident that he has been drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
MEArHEK FORECAST.

- W.smyGroS, D. c.. Feb: 2s.-For Nir-
/ lginia: Colder, fair weather except IN
FAIR Isoutheast; northerly winds; the tenn en-
perature will fall at norfolk ABOUT u
- degrees by Monday morning
For North Carolina: Local rams or
NOW; northarly winds; colder Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
The keyless Boxes.

Alarm and Police Telegraph requests THE
inns 20 state regarding the keyless fire
alarm boxes. one of which is az the corner of
Ninth, and the other at Twelfth, ON Main:
Pay 40 attention 20 the ringing Of the big
gong, merely pull down the hook ON the in
side.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Answers to Correspondents.

Editor Times:
Please say which is right 'launderedr or
'laundnedr? A READER.
Laundered 1t is the past participle of the
verb to launder. There is no such verb as
ITO laundry"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
NETWORKS NEWS.
Editor Times:

Editor Times:
Is Newport News or Viewpoints News the
correct name of the eastern terminus Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad:
INQUIRER.
Viewpoints News is the correct name 1t
was so called by the early colonists who were
waiting there to hear from Sir Christopher
Newport who they were anxicusly expecting.
They said they were awaiting Viewpoints
News" hence the name. Newport Newa''
is the modern name given Tho plassty the
railroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
1Mn of the Injured Dir

BUFFALO " Y, Feb. 2s-Earl Yader the
Lehigh Valley helper. and James Ryan. the
Lehigh engineer. who were injured in the col
hsion at East Buffalo last night, died this
morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
West-End w. G. 4. L.

There will be musical entertainment under
the auspices of the West-End Woman ;
Christian Temperance Union, next Thursday
night at COrcOran Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Colored Odd Fellows.

The lodges Of Colored Odd Fellows in
Richmond viii attend the First Baptist
church. Broad and College streets this after
noon. This j. their annual custom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Mrs. Hrown'. Tunerai yo-dav.

The funeral OF Mrs Kate Brown. who died
a, her residence, No. EOS west Marshall street,
FRIDAY. Will take place this afternoon at 8
O'Clock from the house.