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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS.
They Meet at Harrisburg and Put Out a
State Ticket - The Chair
mans Address.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. 3.-The Demo-
cratic state convention met to-day il this
city. II. Willis Blend of Reading was
elected temporary chairman and Oh being
conducted to the chair he congratulated the
Democrats of Pennsylvania and said never
in the history OF the party had 4
campaign begun under more aus
picious circumstances. He eulOgiZed
Cleveland and this part of his speech was
received with tremendous applause and
cheers. The lessons taught in Democratic
victories all over the country since the presi-
dental election are tributes of grandeur 20
Grover Cleveland and the principles he SO
norlT represented. He severely con-
demued the Republican state adIninistra-
ton. and said the offices must be wrenched
from the grasp of the spoIlsmen of the Re
publican party.
TIE business of the convention was then
begun.
Congressman William NIutchler was
made chairman of the committee On resoiu-
lions, and committee to select delegates At
large TO the constitutional Convention was
appointed. Committees on credentials and
permanent organization were also appointed,
and the convention al l. O'Clock took a re-
cess until 1870 p. N.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention began at , o'clock and the
committee on permanent organization re
ported in favor of Hon. George W. Skinner
Of Fulton county for permanent chairman
and vice president from each senatorial
district. Temporary minor officials
we're retained permanently. Skin
ner was conducted 10 the platform
and made 4 speech after which the com
mittee on resolutions reported OF platform.
Each plank of the platform was cheered as
il was read and its adoption was unani-
nous.
The ticket was, for governor, Robert E.
Wright of Allentown; for state treasurer,
A. L. 1ilden of Erie.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
GRANTED A RESPITE.
Indignation at the Delay in the Execution
of Dick Duncan.

Special 10 the Gazette.
EAGLE Pass, MAVERICK COUNTY. Tex,
Sept. 3,-The following telegram was re-
ceived by Sheriff Cooke this evening from
Governor Hogg:
"a respite of the death sentence against
Dick Duncan is granted, and you are CON-
manded TO delay the execution of the SEN
tence of death against him until September
IS, 1891.
Papers forwarded by mail. Acknowl-
edge receipt.
Signed j. S. HoGG, Governor"
There is much Indignation here st this
further delay in the execution of the sen
fencing. The governor must show the most
cogert reasons if he is to retain the conf
dence of the people here and elsewhere
who call for the enforcement of the law
against the cry of murder in Texas. The
Eagle Pass rifles are on guard at the Jail.
The wife Of Mexican policeman named
Naueso Mendez was last night shot through
the right lung while reclining on cot i'll
side their house. She still lives, and asserts
that her husband, Manuel MendeZ, shot her.
He says an enemy of his did it. shooting
his wife instead of himself. The opinion is
that he Is guilty, and that jealousy was the
cause.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04

Exception No. Points on the Calves
ton, Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad
east of Beaumont, including Rocklamd and
Sabine Pass branch, to and including
Orange, shall take the rate fixed from
Beaumont by the mileage rate TO all points
i'll the state west of Houston.
Exception No. Points on the Houston,
East ana West Texas R'y, north of Nalda TO
and including LOganspOrt, snail take the
rate fixed from Valda by the mileage rate
to all points in state west of Houston.
Exception No. 3.-POints on the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas railway from
Trinity to and including Comesnei1, shall
take the rate fixed from Trinity by the
mileage rate TO all points in the state north
and west of Palestine and west of HoUs-
ton.
Exception No. 4-The rates now in force
from points on the Galveston, Harrisburg
and San Antonio railroad east of Houston to
Houston, shall remain in force.
Exception No. 5.-Ihe rates now III force
from points on the Houston. East and West
Texas railroad north Of Houston TO HOus-
ton. shall remain in force.
The rates herein prescribed include the
privilege OF having lumber stopped at 4
planning mill for the purpose Of planning on
payment OF an additional charge OF 50 per
ear. No additional charge allowed where
freight described in this tariff passes over
more than one road. At all points where
railroads intersect, or meet at the same
town or city, from which freight shall be
carried to the same point of destination,
the longer line or lines OF road may charge
rates of freight not lower than that fixed
for through freights on the shortest line be-
tween such points without affecting the
rates to be charged at intermediate points
on said longest line of road.
| hereby certify that the above is true
and correct copy of commodity tariff No.
3, with the rules governing the same this
day adopted by the railroad commission of
Texas. Given under my hand and the seal
of the railroad commission of Texas at the
city of Austin, this the lst day of Septem-
Der, 1891 J. J. ARTHUR, Secretary.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
AFTER THE ROBBERS.
The WeIIs-Fargo State Mana
ger Confident Of
THE BANDITS.
One of Them Crippled by the Dynamite
Explosion The Money secured
Greater Tnan AT Fir,t sup
posed-Smith Resigns
Special TO the Gazette.

Special TO the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Ten, Sept. 3.-NIr \.
ChristesOn, state manager for the Wells,
Fargo = Co. express was IN the city to-day,
and left on the w2st-bOuud afternoon train
for SUnUelS. the scene of Tuesday night $
robbery of the Southern Pacific passenger
train. He Is accompanied by Super
Morris detective agency. They have
d strong clue to the identity of
the robbers, bur refused to say what it is.
One man. however. they believe they are
certain 10 catch. He is fellow who al
tempted to throw 4 dynamite bomb through
the 5lanSom of i ear. The bomb burst be-
fore reaching the aperture, and one Uf the
pieces struck the rob5er on the loot, dis
Aiding him. He fell and called out: No
more dynamite in mine, boys, I'm done
for
His cOmPcnionS carried him away. Mr.
ChriSteSOn thinks lie could not have gone
far. and viii be easily caught. Il has been
learned that the main body Of the UaudItS
crossed the Rio GF;tude into Mexico 4 few
hours after the affair. They are all Amevi-
cans. and Will De traced without difficulty.
II is almost impossible for a single Ameri-
can, much less a band. 20 travel through
that country without attracting attention.
The Mexican sotdlerv of me state Of Co
ahuila have been put on the trail and the
In each Wells-Eargo car there are TWO
safes. one for local business and the other
for through business. The latter Is locked
at Houston and opened here, re-lOckad here
and not re-Opened unit! it reaches San
Francisco. The messenger does not know the
combination, and the contents are generally
very valuable. 1t was this safe which the
robbers blew open. The loss is therefore
much heavier than 1T first reported. In
stead of 5000 ii will reach 81, 900, and may
&c even higher.
a singular feature of the occurrence is
the resignation Of Messenger J. +. Smith.
He is the man who killed two robbers near
FL PaSO i'll ISIS In this last affair
he withstood the threats OF the assailants
ior some time, but when they announced
their intention to blow up the car ne gave
in. He is so chagrined by his temporary
loss of nerve that upon reaching san Anto-
Mo he resigned.
Since the Fl Paso affair he has married,
has formed family ties, and TO this fact is
aScribed his failure to shoot. The mailing
clerk acted with much coolness. and Sc
GREETED all his valuable packages before the
door was opened.
The country in which the hOld-up took
place is an exceedingly wild and broken
one. aud the event is likely to reoccur Ut
any time.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
ELoped to the TERRITORY.

Special to the Gazette.
ARDNorr, l. r.. Sept 3-llr. j. d.
WEIGH and Miss NIabcl Gibbons cloped from
their home Al Gordonvihe. Tex. the night
of September l, and after riding al night
aud half the day. We're rcstcria. nIsti Y
married here On the pub!ir square IN front
of the courthouse. the ceremony being per-
formed by the Rev. W H. Young in the
presence Of large crowd OF witnesses.
The bride is Il blushina maiden of seven
teen summers and the groom has Just
reached his majority. 1t seems tEat for
some reason the brides father seriously op-
posed Young Welch's sUit for the hand Of
his daughter and even went 50 far as to for
bid her receiving any gentleman callers
whatever. Young Wclch met the idol Of
his affections by appointment al thc home
OF Il neighbour when the father unexpected
Is hove in sight When the father drew
rein in front OF the house young Welch left
with the girl by the back gate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.--Secretary Rusl
today received an official notice that the
German government has raised the en-
barge on American pork. The agreement
not only provides for the admission of our
pork INTO Germany, but also affords TO the
United States the same schedule with
reference To our farm products as that en-
jOycd by Russia. Secretary Rusk is conf
dent that he will soon be able 10 extend our
market for corn by introducing it into Ger
many for use rs an article of food in
place of rye. the crop of which in Germany
is this year exceedingly short. To this end
he has instructed his corn agent, Col. c. j.
Murphy, now i'll Europe, to proceed at once
TO Berlin and lay the matter before the
German government.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
NOVEL CASE IN COURT.
a Man Arrested for kidnapping His Own
Child-The Facts.
Special to the Gazette.

SEYMOUR, BAYLOR COUNTY. Ten. Sept.
"a novel case presents itself in our
courts this week on eXaming trial, wherein
one Frank Williams is charged with kid
mapping his daughter. The facts as gathered
by your reporter are to the effect that the
child, at the death of its mother, was given
to its grandmother 10 be raised. Since the
death of the grandmother Mr.. Williams has
been using every endeavor to recover the
child. but owing to bitter feelings on the
part of the grandfather and his sons toward
Mr. Williams he had been unable to do so.
On Sunday last, learning that his child was
a few miles out in the country, Mr.. VII
liams. accompanied by his brother. went to
where she was and persuaded her TO accom-
pany him to his home in the city. where she
now is. The child'S uncle and aunt fol-
lowed Immediately and swore out & COM
plant. charging Mr.. Williams and his
brother with kidnapping, upon which
charge the WilliamseS were arrested. Their
examining trial is set for Wednesday, of
this week Some serious trouble is feared,
as both parties seem equally determined 10
retain the possession Of the child in contro-
verSy
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04

The report refers to the excess in South
eru cotton consumption as 4 handsome
showing when considered in addition to the
marked increase in lSs9-9O, and calls atten-
ton to the fact that several states now
consume more cotton per annum than was
consumed by the entire South but 4 little
more than ten years ago.
II also shows the total number of mills in
the thirteen cotton states 10 be $40, includ-
ing PSI in active operations, gain of
seventeen compared with September, 1880.
The total number Of spindles in operation is
I.s23.Il0. Il gain for the year OF l56, 5l9. and
80, +O+ new spindles are reported in course Of
erection.
Regarding the marketing of the new crop
the reports shows receipts at the Southern
scaports of ,003 bales up to the close of
August is against 63, 5O1 last year.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
Arrested for Murder.

Special 70 Inc Gazette.
DFNISON. GRty~oN COUNTY. TEX. Sept.
3.-This morning an officer from Upshur
county arrived in the city from the iudiau
Territory. having IN charge Il prisoner
named Bell Patterson. who Is wanted for
murder committed thirteen years ago.
Patterson lived in the northwest portion Il
the Usage reservation ana WAS conducting
Il mercantile establishment when arrested.
In a drunken row at the town of Bette IL
is stated that PattcrfoE shot and killed his
companion named Hiser. lie Wis located
by the corresp ondcnce OF a sister, who re-
vealed the whole thing to I. fri nd, who i'll
formed he officers. Patterson appears very
uucouCerued, and asserts that Ice VIII have
no trouble in esJdblishin" his innocence.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
LEFT OUT.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE NEW
ORLEANS LEVEE BOARD.
y Portion of the Town Left Outside the
Line of PTotection-No COmpensa-
ton for Property Holders.


NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. 3.-Ihc people
OF the Sixteenth and Seventeenth wards of
New Orleans county, known as Carrolton,
are very much aroused and excited over the
action Of the New Orleans ievee board in
deciding to build 4 new levee which viii
leave the front and business portions of
these wards OF side the line OF protection,
10 be washed away by the river The Mis-
Slsslppi has been washing away the banks
there for years, despite the efforts of the
United States engineers to prevent it.
few days ago portion of the levee
caVcd in. The levee board then decided to
build new dyke 300 feet back of the old
one, abandoning all properly outside Of it,
thus surrendering eight squares ana fifteen
acres of land 10 The flood. 1t is all built up,
including most Of the stores in CarrJlton.
Among the buildings sacrificed are Fishers
saw mill, the CarroltOn railway depot and
the CarrOlton gardens.
Some 600 people reside in the abandoned
district, who have been given L month III
which to leave their houses. The law IA
vOrS the appropriation OF this property, and
the owners can receive no Compcnsa-
ton for their property, which is as
seSsed for over 100000, and on which they
have paid levee taxes this year An i'll
dlgnation meeting was held in Carrolton
tonight, at which protests We're made
against the action of the levce board 1t is
asserted that i number of people will be
completely ruined if compelled To abandon
their property in this way, and that some
compensation ought to be allowed them
fpf
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04

CORINTo, NICARAGUA, Sept. 3.-Several
Of the most prominent men of Nicaragua,
among them three senators, Gen Favala,
ex-President J. ID. Rodriguez, Schamorro,
A. II. Rivas, II. GUSTAV and Theodore Ortiz,
were made prisoners during the recent
riot in Grenada They left on the steamer
Colima to go into exile in Costa Rica The
wagon conveying them to the ship was
guarded by troops, and large mob was on
the streets shouting to release the prison
ers. The soldiers fred and the mob re
turned the ire. killing the governor of the
district, the lieutenant commanding the
troops, three soldiers and two oystanders.
Nicaragua and Honduras both have troops
on the frontier and hostilities may occur at
any time
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
4 semi-oaiciaI Announcement.

CoEsTANTINoPLE, Sept. Sit IS semi-of
ficia.iy announced that Turkeys agreement
with Russia arising out of the Moscow III
cidcu, permits vessels of the Black sea
volunteer feet carrying convicts
guarded by soldiers bound TO the
Pacific to pass through the Dardanciles
ca the Russian embassy advising the porte
and obtaining its consent. Vessels carry
ing discharged soldiers. returning home Uu-
armed, VIII be allowed to pass through the
D4rdaueLles on Il satisfactory declaration
by the commander Of each vessel
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
4 Scheme to Secure Claims.

SpeCia, 10 the Gazette.
GUTHRIE, o. T., Sept. 3.-For months
Ineh of money. banks and other corpora
lions have had men hired to 90 into the In
dian lands at the opening and secure claims
and town lots and TO hold them for short
time and then turn them over for q consid-
Grafton. Tonight the section Of law was
made public which prohibits this, and made
il punishable by forfeiture Of land and $1,000
fine or = year in Jail or both. This caused
great sensation among the Shy!ocks, as It
gives the poor man an equal chance with
the rich
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
Hudgins-TayIor Nuptials.

TExARKANA. TEX, Sept. Sat Detroit.
Tex, or the morning Of the End inst, Hon.
W. 7. Hudgins of this city and Mrs. Sallie
Taylor of Detroit were united in marriage.
The contracting parties are of the highest
social standing. The groom is one Of the
ablest lawyers in North Texas, and mem
Der of the firm of Todd u Hudgins. The
bride is the widow of Representative lay
lor. formerly !. prominent lawyer of Clarks-
vile, Tex. The couple were engaged eight
years ago. but the engagement was broken
and the lady became the wife Of another
Her husband dying some years since, she
was at last united TO her former suitor
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
Residence Burned at Waco.

Special 10 the Gazette.
WACO, TEX, Sept 3-At 1:3O o'clock
this afternoon the residence of j. c. Birk-
head, in East Waco, together with the con-
cnts. was totally destroyed by fire Mr.
Brkhead's family is in Gatesville and he
was at his place of business. and it is not
known how the fire originated. No one mad
peen at the house since morning.
The house was valued at $500, and was
insured in the Citizens Insurance company
IF Missouri for 500 and in the Royal for
$50. The contents We're valued u $1,000
and insured in the Citizens of Missouri for
$500.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
No Longer Enforced.

BERLIN, Sept. 3.-The Reichschigzblatt
publishes an order to the effect
that the prohibition of the impor-
tation of swine, pork and sausages
of American origin shall no longer be
enforced when such live pigs or hog
products are furnished with official certi
ticates Stating that they have been exam
med in accordance with American regula-
tons and found free from qualities danger
Gus to heath. The chancellor has sent in
structions TO the proper officials that the
order be given immediate effect.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
Quarreled with Egan.

LONDON, Sept. "a letter from an
officer on an English war-ship at Valparaiso
asserts that Balmaceda insulted ana quar-
relied with American Minister Pat
rick Egan aud the French minis
ter; that the latter refused TO
accept an apology, but that Minister Egan
renewed his relations with the government
under threats from Seucr Godoy that if
EEan gave Baimaceda trouble they would
send HIM aboard al English warship.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
Killed by Lightning.


CoPEvuLE, COLLIN COUNTY, TEX, Sept.
ST. p Yeager, prominent citizen Of
this community, was killed by lightning
yesterday while at work on his farm. pick
ing cotton. Nir. YeaEer was highly re-
spected by all and had recently been APP
pointed justice of the peace by the commits
sioners' court. but declined the appoint
ment. He was also q member of the Demo-
cratic executive committee of Collin county,
ranked high as 4 Precursor, and his vi
vancy in the community in which he lived
will be hard TO I'LL.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
Wants a state Government.

CHICAGO, Ill; Sept. "a dispatch from
Guthrie, O. r, says Congress viii be asked
to pass an enabling act authorizing tho
formation of a state government 20 control
that territory. > convention viii soOI, bs
held there with the reorganization movement
for its object Great obstacles lie in the Oppo-
sitiOn that Will be manifested by the In
diaus now inhabiting the greater portion Of
the Indian Territory. Cattle companies
will also solid!y antagonize the movement.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION.
The Board of Trade of Paris Urges the
appointment OF Gen. Maxey.

oVtVIt4I 10 IIIt ItIIVltV.
PARIS, Ten, Sept. Sat a meeting OF the
board of trade memorial was addressed to
the president urging the appointment of
Gen. MaXey to the vacant interstate COM
missionership. The memorial recites his
conservative judicial character, his ability
as lawyer, his familiarity with
public affairs, and lays especial stress
upon the fact that neither the South. nor
the country west of the Mississippi are rep
resented on the commission. and that as
Texas unites Southern and Western inter
ests, so would Gen. Maxey be an acceptable
representative of both more than any other
man who could be named. The memorial
was wired to the president by the board.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04

ARDMoRE. l. T., Sept. 3.-YesterIay
evening little Bessie Howcth, the four year
old daughter Of JEFF HowetE. was seriously
injured by being stepped upon by pony,
which was being led to the stable ny hcr
older sister The pony becoming scared,
made spring and. striking the little girl,
Knocked her down and accidentally set one
foot upon the breast Of the child. It is not
thought the accident will prove fatal. At
last accounts the child was resting quite
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
Shot Her Sol-in-Law.
Special TO the Gazette.


MONTAGUE, MONTAGUE COUNTY, TEX,
Sept. 3.-Near the town of Hardy, in this
county. yesterday, Mrs. Ming shot one Bet
It's in the forehead with q 44-caIiber revol-
Yer. Belts is son-iu-law of Mrs. Ming.
The particulars cannot be learned, but it
seems that general family quarrel was
the cause OF the shooting. Belts was not
dead al last accounts, but there tsno chance
for his recovery Mrs Ming is Low i'll jail.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04

WAsHINGTnN. Sept. 3.-Assistant Attor-
ney-Geueral Taft has received telegram
from United States Marshal Walker Of the
southern district of Alabama, saving that Il
mob of fiSy persons had driven i number
of familie bout of their homes in Choctaw
county. Albania. Most of them fled into
Mississippi and left their homes, crops and
cattle unVidrdcd. Acting Attorney-GGu-
eral Tart replied TO him to-day by tele-
graph. that the fact stated did not consti-
tute, in his opinion. 4 case calling for fed
eral Interference. He suggested. however.
that the matter be reported to the state
authorities for such action they deem
necessary
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
\ $4,000 Damage suit.

Special 10 the Gazette
HoUsToN. Ten, Sept. 81. Il Waries,
clerk of the civil district court. has been
sued by T. 0. Becker and others for $1,000
damages, alleged to have been sustained by
reason of the issuance of certain legal
papers from the office OF the district court.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04

OXFORD, Miss, Sept. 3.-There has been
much excitement here for some days, caused
by crime committed in the nei2hborhood.
\ negro assaulted tie wife OF 4 planter and
fed, but was captured BY several hundred
men and hanged To tree.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04

WAsHINGToN, Sept. B The secretary of
war upon request of Secretary Rusk, has
issued orders that no cattle from the CherO-
kee strip shall be permitted to drive north
Of the quarantine line, but all such cattle
must 90 south on the line established by the
department Of agriculture
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-04
People Who Harbor Balna-
ceda's Officers to Be Shot.
SOLDIERS AND MINERS ALSO,
g.naceda's Best Friend Caught Mith EIeyer
Hundred Thousand Dollars.
Grand Preparations Being Made at SANTA
go 90 welcome the .Eunta to the
CaPt.EI-fEan's Friends
Talking for Him.


WASHINGTON, Sept 3.-All information
,.... rom Chill today was comprised
+ ID. f.-oviuE cab!e"rnm, received from
4.r... Brown. dated Valparaiso. Sep
ra. business fully resumed. Ev-
s .r quiet. Tn congressional commit
--. ,.u8iur two cabinet ministers, arrived
s. - I.li4Ue yesterday to 20 10 Santiago. "