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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17
PERSONAL.

John a. Peacock of Austin is in the city.
y. T. Barl;alow of Denver is in the city.
Charles A Vim Of Milwaukee is in the
city
l. w Hitchcock OF Philadelphia is in the
city
}. V. Holiday Of Louisville, Ky, is in
the city.
r. j SAKE of Boston was in Fort Worth
yesterday.
William NJ Beal of Edna, Mo, is in the
city prospecting.
Il. {. Davis Of Cincinnati was in Fort
Worth yesterday.
r. D. Yoal1am, q prominent Waco bust
ness man, is IN the city.
J. Il Thompson OF Rochester, n Y, was
il Fort Worth yesterday.
T. j. Phelps OF Roanoke. Va, is in the
city, stopping at the Pickwick.
George L. Rouse and wife of Wichita,
Kan. are visiting in Fort Worth.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Mcyeigh of Chicago
are spending few days in the city
NJ F. Smith of Tacoma, state of Wash
ington, was in Fort Worth yesterday.
H W. Holder, for years citizen OF Fort
Worth is now in Eugene. Ore. building Il
street car line.
Misses Anna and Eliza Quigg are visiting
friends in Corpus Christi and will be alb
sent several weeks.
Mrs. J. Z. Williams OF Itasca, Tex, is
visiting the family of J. NJ. Williams, 1904
East Wcatherford street.
Rev. W. d. Sartwelle, at one time rector
OF St. Andrews church, is in the city, the
guest Of Rev. Mir. de Forrest
ii y Robbins expects TO spend several
months in Atlanta in charge of the CYCLIC
rama of the battle Of Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs r. n Pollock of Denver.
Col, are on visit of a few days to their
son, DR.. !. r. Pollock of this city.
L. ". Terhune, a prominent citizen of
Greenville, who has occupied high posi-
tons, was in Fort Worth yesterday.
D. 3. Powers of Springfield, Mo, has
come to Fort Worth TO reside. Mr.. Powers
and family add ten to Fort Worth's popula
ton.
Col j. X. Ashby has been at St. Joseph's
intir1nary for four weeks suffering with par
tial paralysis of his lower limbs. He is
somewhat improved.
Dr. NJ. D. X. Taylor. a well known citf-
zen of Marion county, living at jefferson,
Taylor, president Of the Merchants Ma
tionaI bank.
Bishop Key of the Methodist church
South. whose residence is in this city, is
now visiting his son in Columbus, Ga. Ee
viii 90 to North Carolina in a week or two
to attend meeting of the board of mis-
sions.
r d. Isbell, sheriff of Knox county,
who is cousin of RUFF Isbell, was in
Fort Worth yesterday, accompanied by u
deputy. Z. Nj. Anderson. The gentlemen
are returning home from the Terrell
asylum. where they left lunatic named
NewsOme.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17

BIRNINGHA M. Ala. April. iG.-'lu. Ur.t
Dental party had u delightful sis Aua. --.
over the GEORGIA Pacific road from 4 ..lr..
to this city. TIE special provided
was completely covered witt r4s
and BUNTING and displayed IN s..
large portrait of the pres r-.
The president showed great interest 10 -
celebrated red hills Of Georgia -ra r.--.
plantations and the evidences IF -.....ur...
10 he seen on every side. The fca.a.e ~
the run to Birmingham was the prom. -...
display Of The American coloIs al a fa.
stations Ta!l4posa gave the Dre~i-el-
cordial reception.
Mayor Hood welcomed the president AMI
introduced him To the people. FIN. rr..-
6,ut stood on the rear platform OF the ..- n
and addressed the pcopl. in a sr...-
that was frequently appIaudad Wien
the president concluded tho -o.4.
past master approached ana yIcssr' -t
hickory canes 10 Harrison and WunauIEa-
and other persons presented flowers 2. lie
ladies Of the party
Soon after passing TallapooSa The tra
crossed the Georgia line into A.a5.ra
and at the same time the governor %
Alabama and his staff left B.rr-
ingham IN special train 20.
NEE, the president. The. MAS
a great crowd II Admission and the r,esY-
ton of the party was most enth.s.-
astic. The local military ana
band of Suuday-schOol children with
flags formed u line 20 the front
of the station. and each member Of lie
presidents party was given 4 fine six
badge suitably inscribed. and ne
ladies were also given boque's. H..
John Noble, mayor of AnHi>to.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17
who heartily say well done good and faith

who heartily say well done good and faith
full servant.
Henry + Early was elected city secre-
tary il 1885, and again in 1887 and 1889, as
the nominee of the Democracy. Mr.. Early
has always been noted for the neatness
and correctness OF his books and
accounts, which checked up TO
4 cent. he was while in position Is secre-
taly Of the waterworks devoted to the de
partmeHt and often advanced money Of his
own between council meetings TO carry Oh
the work. Nh Early has done the city
much service and was at all times loyal to
her interests.
5. NJ. Farmer has served the people OF
Fort Worth as city marshal for eight years.
He was elected in 1879, 1881, 1887 and 1889
His personal popularity won him his Office
each time. He was always afable and
courteous. sober and just TO his men. His
ability Us detective is well known, and
he has won considerable fame by his good
work He was always ready to in
vestigate any case presented TO him
and sift it % the bottom.
Mr.. Farmer WAS especially courteous TO
newspaper men, often putting him
self out to accommodate them. Ia
his department he was n model
chief of police and whatever business he
may engage in his many friends will wish
him abundant success.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17
RETIRING OFFICERS.
Three Officials Honored Several Times by
the Voters of the City.

On Wednesday there retired from official
positions in the city government three
citizens whom the people had elevated
to Office by their votes several times
They are Mai. X. NJ. VanZandt, former
city treasurer, Henry R. Early former
city secretary and S. NJ. Farmer former
city marshal,
Mai Van Zandt was appointed city
treasurer by the mayor in August, 1885, to
serve out the term of John Nichold deceased
He was called TO Office under trying cir
cumstances, but his very name inspired
confidence and trust. He has been the Gus
todian Of large sums of money belonging to
the city but there has never been dis
crepancy of cent. Mai VanZandt has,
several occasions guarded the city cra1&b BY
paying out his private funds until the city
could reimburse him. He was elected in
1887 and 1889 as the nominee of the Demo-
cratic party. He was never opposed at the
polls. He retIreS from Office with the
respect and regard of all his fellow citizens,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17
Take Luncheon Separately.

CHICAGO, ILL, April l6.-Luncheon FOR
the executive committee of the lady mana
gers of the Worlds fair was served from
the Palmer house, and that for Miss Cous-
ms from the Grand Pacific, thus perhaps
opening the way for dragging the two
caravansaries into the row.
The ladies' executive committee, by way
of dessert, appointed a successor for Miss
Cousins Their choice was Miss Susan G.
Cook of Tennessee, who was declared act
ing secretary of the Worlds fair board of
lady managers, vice Phoebe Cousins dis
charged
An interesting feature of the fight is the
immediate cost TO Uncle Sam. There are
twenty-four members of the executive CON-
nittee who draw 81 per diem each when
the committee is in session. it having taken
five days to remove Miss Cousins As far
as up TO the date she has been removed the
expense incurred is about S12O
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17
WELL RECEIVED.
The Announcement of Hon. "A. L. McLane's
appointment to the Forty Ninth Ju-
dicial District Judssbip.



SAN ANTONIO, Ten, April ia tele-
gram was received here to-day announcing
the appointment by Governor Hogg of Hon
y. l.. McLane of this city as judge OF the
Forty-ninth judicial district, created by the
recent legislature and composed of the
counties of Webb, Encinal, Zapata and
Duval. Mr. Mci4ane has been resident of
this city since 1874, and is a lawyer of good
attachments. He is fair-minded and i'm
partial gentleman, and his appointment will
be received with great satisfaction through
out the district.
The recently elected city administration
held its first council this evening, with
Hon. Charles \. McLane in the chair All
the old officers of the city were represented
TO their position, and L. ?. Bryant was
elected city attorney. The council deter
mined to wait until the city treasurer had
IN opportunity to submit report ON the
financial condition OF the city before enter
ing into new contract for lighting the
streets a meeting will be held Monday
evening for that purpose.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17
BattrI'ieS-Cuuuiuga--
Chamberlain and NJ.

leticS BatterieS-Cuuuiuga- .r.
Townsend, Chamberlain and Nj
Umpire Snyder.
81 Louis. Mo, April lG.-No h.- --a..
rain.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. April l6.-Curc..at.-
Runs. :. Louisville = Base h.-s-'..
matt. 10: Louisville. + Error, -C.a.-..
=: Louisvsl1, >. Batteries DAILY .-... E...
Crane and Vaughan. C,upire--her,~
WASHINGTON. April II. Gan. sis
called at lind of the eighth iuuu- %. ..-
count Of darkness. Washington. %. B.-- ..
=. Base hits Washington. -; E,s-.a Be-
Errors Washington. @: Boston. III.
trlies- Miller ami Mcclure. E.4a... ALI
Hart Haddock. Terrell Umpr.~ .....
BALTIMORE. MD. April lt.-Er.- .......
Il; J,S1 hits, -; errors. >. -Ar...r.. .
base hits, II: errors. = Ra-er.-s-.
Mahon and Robinson. Callahan 4-- l..-
kc.En- Umpire SGsdcr.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17
THE COMING CELEBRATION.
A General Invitation to Participate in the
Maifest Parade and Trades Display.

Resolved, by the Como social club in
regular business meeting assembled on this.
the 18th day of April, 1891. That all organ
izations, social clubs, merchants, manufact-
ureS, etc, in the city of Fort Worth. are
hereby specially invited to participate in
the Maifest parade and trades display on
the 18th day of May, 1891, and that all &C.
cepting this invitation are requested to no.
tify the secretary of this club at the earli-
est convenience, so that arrangements may
be made to secure concert of action. That
the Chamber of Commerce is requested to
indorse this resolution of invitation. and
that all city papers are requested 10 pub
lish the same. By the committee
HENRY c. SCHMIDT. JR..
Secretary Como Social Club
A. meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce directors the resolution was heartily
Endorsed and i committee was instructed
10 prepare two floats TO represent the body
in the trades display and also to procure
band of music. A number OF other organi-
cations have already expressed their iuten-
ton TO participate. The trades display
will be the grandeSt affair Of its kind ever
seen in Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17
HARDIN ACQUITTED.
The Jury Decides lie Did Not Kill Dick
Townsend.

When the criminal court of the Forty
eighth district convened yesterday morning
and Judge Stedman took his seat upon the
bench the jury in the Hardin murder trial
fled in and announced they had found a
verdict. II was handed 10 the Judge who
passed it 10 the clerk. The silence was is
profound as that of the tomb Not a sound
was heard. and so death-like was the still
ness that the rattle of the paper Us the clerk
unfOlded the document could be heard all
over the courtroom. which was packed to
It's full capacity. The prisoner sat motion
less. pale . marble. Il nervous twitching of
the eyelids alone betrayed his nervousness.
Lawyer Furnan ceased his pastime of
tearing bits of paper smaller bits and
seemed 10 be holding his breath
in suspence, though evidently endeavor-
ing 10 assume nonchalent appearance.
The attorneys before the bar were almost as
deeply interested as the attorneys in the
case. Slowly but distinctly the clerk read
We the jury ind the defendant, John r.
Hardin, not guilty as charged" For a mo-
ment the silence was uubroken, then cheer
after cheer rang out upon the air and attor-
neys, friends and bystanderS crowded for
ward to shake hands with the man who had
passed under the shadow OF the gallows.
Hardln.s wife ana daughters We're not
present when the verdict was announced
the suspense being better borne By them in
in the privacy Of their quarters.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17

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addressed the congress on the SUBJECT
- ne ke-atlon o. Money to Bank credits. q
tie ucined money 10 De that winch mas
general acceptance IN exchange Tor every
lHng else IN the discharge OF Obligations.
BANK Checks were MONEY and bdnk creultS
We're money Inere should De a limit 10
oank credits. State banks no longer mad
Inc power 70 issue HcneE, Dnt theE
Greeted money by the issuance
on Dduk credits. Since theE dIfo9ateu 10
themselves Z junction o. me state Jhey
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17


treatment al The hands of ali roads and the
FoadS wanted protection against the dis
honesty of their competitors. These were
ihc objects formerly attempted by the Old
pool They were now being made possible
by the operations Of the commerce cOmm.s-
Dion. but even now pools were necessary 10
maintain rates and 10 keep them stable. As
rlCh they were u benefit 10 the shipper Is
wei as 10 the railroad.
Cen. Charles " Blair Of Kansas read 4
paper on trsmsp Ortation. As affecting com
nerce and finance He said the basis OF
the principle of his argument was that
government was best which governed the
least. Applying this principle to leglsla-
ton as affecting finance he sad the gov
trumeut ought TO provide Is much money
E. WAS necessary TO carry on the country
business and then leave the question OF
finance alone. IN like manner the gov
eminent ought also 10 keep its hands OF Of
commerce aud transportation and let them
be governed
~ NATURAL LAWS.
The following telegram 10 President
Francis was received and referred to the
committee on resolutions.
The undersigned president and executive
committee ~ the chamber of commerce o.
the state Of New York ask permission h
rall the attention Of YOUR honorable body to
The late action Of this chamber regarding
The Improvement Of the Mississippi river.
anu Pdi'-'u-dI'' tHe EId'v !Hip'- an : %
protecting The adjacent sections from the
terrible u.vages accustomed by periodical
o'5tiCMs VI nc -'fei. ! ~, DC ~ NJ,
rs expressed in their reports and memorials
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17
Baseball.

q WASHINGTON, April 10 Washington, 2;
Boston, 8. Base hits-Washington, g; Bos-
ton T. Errors-Washington 81 Boston l.
Bstteries-Daily and Murphy, Hart and
Keefe. Umpire-Jones.
BALTIMORE, Mp, April Baltimore IA;
Athletics, 4. Base hits-Baltimore, "A |;
Athletics. 6. Errors--Baltimore, 9; Attn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-17

WASHINGTON, April II, 4 m.-Fyr7-
cast till p. II. Friday: For Ea5.e-a
Texas, light rain, southerly winds al
warmer.
Dodge City times., 1891-05-01
RAcklin

Miss liza Morgan who has been visiting
friends in Bucklin, returned TO her home
iu Newton. Kas., on Monday last.
J. H. Clark and daughter Stella, left
this week for Newton, Kas., by the
overland route.
Messrs. ChiIds. FrOyer, Lawrence,
and Fisher have returned from Wichita
where they have been attending Il. Il.
business
The Odd Fellows Lodge. recently or
ganized here is meeting with splendid
success ard can soon boast of as large
a membership as any lodge in south west
Kansas. We failed to get the particulars
of the installation but understand that
the Greensb urg brethren set the boys
TO work.
The ladies of Bucklin and vicinity met
with the G. A. II. boys. in an open meet
ing on Saturday last, for the purpose of
organizing Woman's relief Corps, but
it was thought best to defer the matter
until Saturday at 2 p. nj. May 9th.
Miss Ella Culve, was appointed COM
.nittee to invite all the ladies interested
in the formation of a Woman's Relief
Corfs 10 be present on the above date at
the Masonic hall in Bucklin.
Capt. H. Sillett is in attendance at the
6. A. Il. Encampment at Hutchinson,
Kas., this week.
Elder George held quarterly meeting
on Wednesday evening,
ERZAHLER.
Dodge City times., 1891-05-01
weber Concert Company

Calumet Place, Washington, D. c.,
Nov. Is, 1889.
Ny Dear Mr.. West: l am indebted to
you for giving me an opportunity of
expressing my thanks to the Weber
Quartette for the honor they did me by
singing for US on the occasion of my re-
ception to the Knights Templar. Ny
only regret is that could not have had
more opportunity to hear them longer.
Everyone was delighted with their fine
voices and exquisite rendition of Kjerulfs
Last Night lam still beng asked
who they were, and am gratified by the
compliments paid them. because they
are IlliDoisans at some future time
hope to welcome them to my home again.
Please make my compliments to Mrs.
West and to each of the quartette.
Very Truly Yours.
Mrs. JOHN A. LOGAN
Thia quartettc win be at Kelley's
opera house on next Wednesday evening
admission 50 and Is cents.
Dodge City times., 1891-05-01
Royal.
ERZAHLER.

Mr.. and Mrs Holthouser, Miss Jennie
R!denour and Homer Ridenour was visit
ing at H. Wray's Sunday.
Mrs J. Hes and Mrs c. lies was Wis
iting at Andy Evarts Sunday.
Prof McDonnal term of school closed
last Saturday at the RIdenour school
house.
Mr. PettyjOhn, near Cimarron passed
through our vicinity Wednesday remOv-
ing Mr.. Burdett's family down to the
Duck Creek ice house.
Joseph lies went to Ingalls, last We'd
nesday with load of wheat and pur
chased supply of groceries and feed. as
following: Coffee % cents per pound,
sugar Is pounds to the dollar; millet seed
10 cents per bushel; corn Sl.4O per hun
dredi brand sl.00 per hundred.
Reports say that Miss Anna Rains was
married to Mr. H. Connaway last Sunday
at the residence of the brides parents,
Rev. G.. n. RidenOur officiated.
Add Lierle was the guest of Mr. Jacob
Vance last Sunday
Z. Bishop was visiting with J. NJ.
Baker last Sunday.
The family of II. Wray removed into
their new residence last Saturday.
Mrs. +. Griffith was caller in our
Burg Wednesday.
The eve of a great discovery said H. c
when he first beheld his partner Sunday
evening.
Anderson Lierle is improving slowly
after wrestleing with the la grippe for
two weeks.
A. ID. Lierle was at ingalls, last We'd
nes,lay and Thursday with load OF
wheat.
J. NJ. Baker and son Lige, were at
Cimarron last Thursday taking in the
sights.
The Misses Clara and Maggie Wray.
Jennie Ridenour, Messrs Jacob Vance
and Add Lierle were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. John Evarts last Sunday eve
ming. OWL.
Dodge City times., 1891-05-01

BY yirtne Of an order Of sale issued out Of the
district court Of Ford county, Kansas in an action
stephen Calkins, ct al. were defendants,
will on the fourth day of May. 1891, between
the hours of one and four o'clock p. m, at the
'front.' door II the court house. in the city of Dodge
CITY. county Of Fo.d and state Of Kansas offer for
sale at public auction andsell to the highest bid
der for cash in hand. subject to q prior mortgage
OF $500. all the following described real props
y, situated in the county OF Ford and state Of
Kansas. towit: The northeast quarter of section
twelve, in township twenty nine, south of range
twenty -one west of the sixth principal meridian.
SAID property Will be sold as the property of the
above named defendants without appraisement
to satisfy the plaintiffs claim of Sl.l55 therein
interest thereon, and costs and accruing costs,
according 10 said order Of sale. Ii. B. BELL.
Sheriff OF Ford County, Kansas
JAMES LAWRENCE. Attorney for Plaintiff
First publication April B. 1S9l
Dodge City times., 1891-05-01
To Subscribers

Tho Times has not been in the habit of
dunnir its subscribers through the col
umns c.f the paper. because. as general
rule they pay up promptly in spite of the
hard uI les There are some who are in
arrears. and necessity ocmpcis usto ask
a settlement, The cheap price OF the
paper lezves but small prof, sor the pub
fishers. Unless ali subscribers pay UP
promptly IT leaves no margin of
profit from those who DO pay. Two
weeks will b. given those in arrears TO
make settlement and unless the amount
is forthcoming. their names will be drop
ped from the list. There are a large
number OF subscribers in other states
who are also in arrears, and their names
will also be GrOpDcd.
Dodge City times., 1891-05-01
Mass conx,,nticn.

There will be held in FG I'd City, Kan
sas. on Saturday June 6ib. at l0 ~
D. H.. IA mass conveatien os au persons
who are in favor of reform in county,
state and national affairs. for the purpose
of considering the advisability of putting
q full county ticket in the field this .,all
1t is desired that this meeting shall be
representative gathering of all persons
having the interests of our county at least
If the convention decides to put :. ticket
In the field, central committee will be
appointed. Everyone in sympathy with
the aims and objects of the people s
party are requested to attend in order
that a full expression of opinion may De
obtained
J. 4. ToRLINE
j. II. CONOwAY
q. S. WINANs Committee.
II. n. SWAN
IRA JACKSON.
Dodge City times., 1891-05-01

4 man come into our Office the other
day and showed us peculiar looking
stone which he had picked up somewhere
and which he claimed possessed the
powers of bringing its owner good luck.
He SAID he had carried it for the past
year and wouldn't part with it for any
thing. The man had on clothes that
looked ready for the rag basket, and fur
ther on in his conversation it leaked out
that he had lost horse and his only COW
in the big snow storm last month that his
family had been sick and that he was, to
use homely phrase. lin hard row of
stumps," but the man never connected
this with the stone that brought good
luck TO the owner.
Dodge City times., 1891-05-01

Most of the Dodge people who attend
ed the dance at LaJunta slept on tables
or in chairs as it was impossible to
obtain beds. Two fellows of the party
managed to get room but they went
without breakfast in the morning owing
to the stiff price for hard beds. I've
others were seen crawling out of box
car The women in the party Jared no
better than the men but they complained
less. The hall where the dance was held
was dozen sizes to small, and when the
crowd was all in, it resemhled sarGines
packed in a box No one could say hut
that they had time, but don't ask them
what kind.