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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

The scene at the land Office here to-day
was a lively one. About 30 Old soldiers.
armed with dcCiara'Ory statements. have
been in line before the Office door
FOR four DAYS past, Some have slept in
chairs, some or the ground and some hardly
-; al Their meals have been brought 10
tham 10y their wives, children OF friends.
The weather has been pleasant, but the
veterans were accustomed to hard
ship and did not mud the incon-
vcnicncc. When the nour of
noon approached there was very little eX-
element, the men IN the line being nearly
the only people left in town. most everyone
having gone 10 the border 10 either Join in
the rush or witness il. The first man in
the lire was John Diamond. When
ronn arrived Inc handed his papers
10 Receiver Barns 10 make the necessary
examination Of them. The papers We're
then passed up to Mr.. Wallace chief of
the next window and handed in Sll, and
was handed receipt for the same On
passing ont of the Ind Office lie WAS met by
his family and congratulated.
There was no disturbance about the Office,
and the business of filing statements pro-
cecded quietly and swiftly.
At o'clock all the cid soldiers had got in
their papers, The line did not decrease in
length. however, for after ; O'Clock
the settlers who had located their
claims in the new lands began
10 arrive 10 file their entry notice. For
every soldier that stepped out of the head
Of the line u fresh claimant stepped into
place at its end. The land office kept
open until o'clock. and at that time
fully 800 men were still i'll line and
others We're still arriving every moment
y dispatch from Oklahoma City says:
1t WAS expected there would be 4 riot al
the land Office when it opened for
business N noon To-day. The
crowd which has surrounded it
for tie last four days became very bolster
GUS last night and this morning, and it was
found necessary 10 guard the ONCE with
United States deputy narshals. The latter
succeeded in prescrVingthe peac', and there
was no disturbance Old soldiers declara-
tory statements were filed during the day
To the number Of 80 This evening hun
ureds of claimants are returning from the
lands and lining up before the land office
preparatory 10 filing their entry notice"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

was the dienitary. who to-day. for
mally opened the German-Ameri-
can Catholic congress as celebraat
of pontifical high mass. 1t was the same
exalted ecciesiastic at whose installment IN
Office a few weeks ago in Milwaukee Cardi-
mai Gibbons startled the multitude
by invoking wee upon the in
dividual, whoever he might be, that
should bring dissension into the
hierarchy of America The Surroundings
of to-days ceremonial were no less than
celebrants next to an archbishop. AT
the altar and acting as deacon
of the mass was the chief
or German-American clerical union, Vicar
general Muehelsiepen of St. Louis. Father
rapport Of Cincinnati. organizer of the
Verein, sat within the sanctuary
close to such popularity reputed
believers in Germanizing the control OF the
Catholic church in the United States as
Right Rev. Bishop Wiggen of Newark, n.
j., and Rev. Administer Kersten OF the
diocese of Green Bay.
Bishop Ryan of Buffalo was duly present
Notwithstanding his supposed antagonlsm
toward the prelales of non-German ex-
traction. The most dramatic ana
visionary address was delivered
from the cathedral pulpit by Bishop
Otto Seeardetti of st. Cloud, MINI. Fol-
lowing the mass the lay portion of the
huge congregation dispersed and the priests
repaired TO the first session of the
Priesten Verein It was held in
strict privacy Notwithstanding the Sc
cresy maintained one of the members,
Father Hogan of St Louis, declared that
nothing had taken place during the meeting
which they would have objected
TO have any body knowing.
Rev Pape OF Peru, Illinois,
talked in similar vein. He said, speaking
officially after the meeting was
even on behalf of the soci-
ETY. for publication, the only important
proceeding that was adopted extended the
constitution. The one heretofore in use
was very brief, but in effect practically the
same as that which we to-day debated care
fully and voted upon section by section
The name accepted is German
American Society of Priests
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

two-thir5s of a mile OF the bor-
der. The men, however, were not
stationed at regular intervals. In
some places there were ten and fifteen men
10 the mile while at others there were
stretches of five and ten miles entirely IN
guarded Under these conditions It
right have been expected that
numbers of the boomers would enter
before the appointed time and they did
Two miles north of Tohee about two hun
bred boomers had gathered in a secluded
spot. Knowing that the government force
would oe massed 1T the border town they
had all set their watches three hours
ahead last night SO their testimony would
agree with the time if ever their claims
were contested on the ground of their being
'sooners." At O'Clock therefore their
watches all indicated the noon hour and
they rushed over the border and
began the race for choice quarter sec
ton OF land. ''SoonerS" at other I'M
guarded portions of the border were also
reports that the number of settlers who
entered the land before the legal time was
fully 300.
Tohee this morning was an Indian town,
Just over the Iowa border due east from
this place, tonight it is a white
mans city Of 1900 inhabitants. 1t
fell into the hands of 4 townsite
company organlzeI mere Dy the president u
the board Of trade and president OF the
First national bank, Mr. Joseph McNiel,
and the city marshal of Guthrie A repre-
sentative of the company returned
10 this place this afternoon and
fled at the land Office the plan
of the town and county claim. He reports
that an election was held this afternoon, at
which Mr.. McNlcl was chosen mayo. At
Tohee the boomers waited until the noon
hour before making their rush for lots and
homesteads, and the occupation of the lands
there was peaceful.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

tfAery had to advance along some OF the
narrow lanes or roads that threaded the
slopes and rayincs on Lees front. These
passes, as before stated, were commanded
by our cannon, and as soon as the head OF
Confederate battery appeared it would
be knocked to pieces. Two batteries that
attempted to get into position in front of
Armissead were quickly disabled, and
third lost men and horses before getting
its guns in place, and in two hours firing
lost II men and II horses and had to retire.
Armistead drove away our sharpshooters
and pickets on his front, and vainly at
tempted to get up batteries to clear the
road for charge, as ordered.
Meanwhile Hill had similar experience
with his artillery. The first battery that
showed itself on his front was knocked to
pieces in two minutes, and others coming
up singly shared the same fate. About
o'clock, however, he heard shouting over
on the line of Magruder, and presuming it
to be a signal ordered an advance. The
Alabama brigade led for the first time by
Col. (afterward generaD John B. Gordon,
pushed on to within 200 yards of our lines,
and lost over 400 men out of 900 in one
charge. The Third Alabama lost 200 out Ge,
S5i. Six color bearers were shot down in
this regiment, and the seventh carried off
only a portion of the staff, the flag being
literally shot to pieces. 1t was impossible
for men to live in the face of the fire that
greeted these men. Our soldiers delivered
their shots with GOODNESS and precision at
short range, and after the front line ex-
hausted its ammunition reserves were put
in. Although the Army of the Potomac
had fought and marched day and night for
a week, the last half on short allowance OF
rations, there was no lack of ardor for this,
the closing fight.
The orders to our infantry were to
stand and await the enemy, but they could
hardly be restrained from advancing when
the Confederates fell back from each
bloody repulse. In one such rush from
Palmer's Union brigade upon Garland's
brigade of Hill, the colors of the Four
tenth North Carolina were captured by
the Thirty-sixth New York.
On the other flank at Crews Hill the
result was the same. After vain efforts
for hours to get his batteries to work,
Magruder, in desperation, ordered charge
OH the opposing batteries. Armistead,
with his troops already well in advance of
the whole Confederate army, gayly swung
his cap in the air and dashed forward, fol-
lowed soon by the brigades of Wright and
Semmes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

make it resemble a steamship, and thus
remind him of the ocean he had dwelt
upon for many years. However, he failed
to complete his design, and the remainder
of the building was fitted up like an ordi-
nary two story house.
But of all the places of interest connected
with the hero of San Jacinto in Huntsville
none has attracted more attention and COM
ment than his last resting place.
The summer rain beats on this lonely sod,
Where sleeps hero with an honored name;
One who in ancient times had been god,
And worshiped in the highest shrine Of
fame.
But here moves on the silent seasons tread,
And deeper grows the dust above his IN
marked bed.
Who in the temple Of the gods should dwell.
II genius claims place in such fame,
Sleeps here, naught his burial place to tell.
Save where green Nature hath her fingers
lain,
Or some old comrade with a thoughtful hand
Hath set = stone to keep his record grand.
The only thing that marks its identity is
plain marble shaft, about five feet high,
upon which is inscribed the following:
GEN SAM HOUSTON.
Born March ., 1913.
Died July &c. 1868.
The plot is surrounded by white picket
fence, and is covered with rosebushes and
other shrubbery. MARcELLus FOSTER
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

Rouston-whom they know from their
school histories to have been twice repre-
sentative from Tennessee in congress, gov
ernor OF Tennessee commander in chief of
the armies of Texas, twice president OF the
republic of Texas, her representative for
two terms in the United States senate, and
also twice her governor--did he walk these
pathways did he converse with their IA
theirs? No wonder they can hardly realize
that this man, one of the most remarkable
known to history, and whose career was
las brilliant and in some respects rs err
ratio us the comet in its widest flights"
could have passed several years in the very
town where they themselves live. Yet the
few Walker county veterans who have not
yet responded to the last reveille well re-
member his majestic form, his soft and
clear eye, which beamed upon all with
smile that won many friends.
Houston's homestead stands at the foot
of one of the hills that make the little city
of Huntsville picturesque. Indeed there
are so many of these hills traversed by
small streams and gullies that it is a hard
matter to find level spots upon which to
erect residences. Houston's house, which
he occupied when he first settled in Hunts
vile, however, is in one of the loveiiest
valleys [. he seen anywhere. Situated
about mile from the business portion OF
the city, it furnished quiet retreat for
the old warrior when not engaged in pub
tic duties. In front is Il clear space giving
a broad view of the surrounding country
for several miles. The rear is shaded By 4
dense forest of pine. oak and hickory.
Not stones throw from the house flows
a small stream of clear, sparkling water,
oDI f,r N hD h
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
BADLY HURT.
The County Attorney OF Coryeu County
Jumps from II flowing Tr.sin-The
i-eeper-Powen Case.
Special to the Gazette.

Special TO the Gazette.
WACO, TEX, Sept. 21-AIr. Frank Part
ridge. county attorney of Coryeu county,
sustained severe and probably fatal injuries
here to-day. He had been To Austin i'll cyu-
sultation with Governor Hogg On the
Leeper and Powell case. and returned VIA
Waco He was asleep when the Katy tram
reached here. and after the tram had
crossed the bridge leaving the city lie WIS
awakened by the porter. He rushed 10 tho
door and jumped off, going down high en-
bankment. His head was badly cut in several
places. and he is in 4 very serious condition.
He is u man highly respected, and the news
of the accident brought over his family and
representatives of the Masons and Knights
of Pythias to care for him. The Leeper aud
Powell case, which took him to Austin. Is
cause celebrc. They were convicted OF
murder, sentenced to be hanged. bur
secured stay of execution. The case
caused conside. able excitement, and both
sides are working hard, their friends to
prevent hanging and the authorities TO pre-
vent pardon, and it has caused bitter feel
ings throughout the county. Partridge
lives at Gainesville.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

theater lined from pit to crest with rows
of cannon, interspersed with battalion after
battalion of men, whose bayonets giistened
in the bright summer sun.
Lee gave the honor of leading the attack
to the brigade Of Gen. Lewis A. Armistead,
whose soldier career was ended in Pickett's
wild charge at Gettysburg a year later
Armistead's was to be the first of nine brig
AIDES of Prince" Magruder's command
that would assault Porter's division on the
left at Crews Hill. simultaneously Gen.
d. 81. Hills division of five brigades was
to assault COUGHS position on the direct
front, while Writings division, of Stone
wall Jackson's corps, would make flank
attack on COUGHS right.
The whole movement was to be preceded
by vigorous cannonading by the Confed-
crate batteries, and when this had shattered
the Union lines, Armistead first, then Ma
gruder's entire command on the right,
Hill in the center and Whiting on the left.
were to dash forward to the assault. But
when the batteries attempted to do the
work assigned them it WIS found that Nc
Clellan's line was not merely fine mill
tary spectacle, but an army alert for the
hottest work of war.
- The first Confederate battery that at
1eempted TO play the first part on the pro-
graume was knocked to pieces In few
minutes. In order to reach near enough to
onr lines to do exscatiesA the enemy,s ar
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

a committee of citizens that they should be-
unidentified for lis loss. They have never
been paid, because the committee found it
impossible to secure the money out OF the
people by popular subscription. though .hn
amount was not large. Mitchell and Poor
are now suing the committee, which cor
sists of Mayor Bryan Callaghlu, Henry
Elmedorff, ~ Is. Frank, y. J. Lockwood.
George K. Dappel and Ed Steyeson, six u
the most prominent men il the community.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
WHERE HOUSTON RESTS.
THE GRAVE OF THE TEXAS LIB
ORATOR AT HUNTSVILLE.
Only a Plain Stone Marks His Last Resin &
Place, but His Memory is Held in High
Honor by His Fellow Townsmen.

Few Texas towns are fraught with more
historic interest than Huntsville, where
General Sam Houston is buried. where he
spent many years of his life and where
his homestead still stands.
With what pride does the old settler
point out some spot and connect Houston's
name with It'll How Importantly does some
gray headed fellow who used to discuss
politics, horses and agriculture with Hous-
ton, relate the fact TO an open mouthed
group OF boys and girls, who cannot COM
prehend that the hero of San Jacinto for
merly talked with the same man they are
listening to, and walked over the same
ground they are now standing on!
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
A Sensational Charge.

OTTAWA, ONT, Sept. 22.-This afternoon
in the house of commons Mr.. Lister, NJ. p.
for West hampton, gave notice that he Will
make an impeachment of Hon. II. p. Hag-
CART, postmaster-general. in connection with
the construction of section B of the Union
Pacific railway. The charge will be that,
although a member. Haggart was interested
in this contract given by the government
for the construction of that part
OF the railway which runs between
keowaten and Eagle river. Mr.. Haggart
at the time was not member of the min,
istry, being given portfolio in 1888. Ie1S
is the sensation of the day and S6DfQs The
McGreevy-Langevin debatss.A
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
TELEGRAPHlC BREvlTlES.

Two bales of cotton burned at Clifton,
Bosque county, yesterday.
John Scofie d. Il prominent farmer living
six miles northwest of Hillsboro, was
thrown from his wagon yesterday aud
badly hurt.
The pope urges the Catholic clergy of
Germany and Austria to prevent duelling.
All the schools in St Paul closed yester-
day on account of the terrific heat
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

Guthrie was an animated town this morn
ing MANY belatcd settlers came in on the
morning rain and were .rIying around to
find means Of conveyance TO the
new lands. Horse traders We're
selling their stock and farmers were
soliciting men 10 ride with them to the
border OF the new lands. Ten dollars was
the fare, and anxious boomers eagerly ac-
ceyted tie chance to make the journey TO
1ucir Mecca. even al that outrageous price.
Farmers did 4 thriving business, 50 did the
storekeeperS. Thcy all agreed last night
10 double the prices of their wares and
even then the supply WIS Aearly exhausted
before night
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


MANSION.
C. 3 Fly, New York; J D SchOfeld,
Rogers, Tex a I Pefrey, Collinsville; u
j Anderson. st Louis; Gilbert Hay, Dallas;
5 b Legg, Texarkana S B Jones, st Louis;
l. S Darling, Milwaukee; L Meyers, Okla
homa; j y Gilbert, Beaumont: G II Ray,
Ranger; + " Hodnett, Dallas; J " Che
noweth, Decatur: II \ Leschinsky, Fore
paugh show; " Beck. Kaufman, Texas /
j S Scott. Clarendon: A L Smith, Bowie 1
+ NJ Baldwin. New York; George w
Woelper, New Orleans; j w Terry, CAY
weston: r e McAlister, Alabama; Miss ld3
White, Cresson: Mrs Weaver. WhitesborO
] Block. Dayton, Ohio: + NJ Cain, CreSson
A Frey, Weatherford George p Brownt
Osceo a, Mo: Miss Claycomb, Dallas; NJ y
Chambers and friend. Chicago; G " Ree9
and wife, San Antonio; NJ 4 Hass, Waco !
G. W Satterfeld and wife, Greer county; Y
l. Waite, Parsons, Kan; j Il Owen, Chlt
cago, Ill: d d Mccarthy, Seymour: F
Anthony, New Mexico; Miss Rose MARTINI
Greer county; II X McCanne, St Louis,
Mo: Miss Ellen Hill, Clarendon: G. G Cor
zelius, Vernon; J = Hamilton, Grandviewi
n G. Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio: G. W owen
and friend, Oak Cliff; J Y Goode, Denver,
Col; J NJ Brown, Denton;.A a killings,
worth, Childress; E Hibbette, FL Paso,
] McMurray, Decatur; A " Hilliars,
Kyle; n Greenwood, Breckenridge.
H L Dunn, Ohio; e D t'rasier. 81 t.cvAsi
Rim Kellar, Memphis, Tenn; S 7 Gay,
Galveston; Leon Alecles, y y; K VI Car
ter, Commerce; r l. McLennon, Austin;
Paul F Erb. Dallas; Max Stiefel. Calves
ton; Jas l. Graham, St Louis: W Jay POr-
ter, n y: G. G. Whitcomb. Chicago;
w H Gray, st Louis; II H Pei
ton. Waco; W f Hildreth, New YORK;
j l Hamill, Cleburne; j r Smith, Chicago;
&c Lyon, Jr, New York; F P Sylester, :.
Louis; j " Watson, Dallas; q II Wear,
A w Butt, Mckinney; + 5 Smith, Denver,
Col; Mrs E S Beazley, Kentucky; Thomas
Lawson, St Louis: Ed ) Jewett, Kansas
City. Mo; A II Kirk. New York; Duke
Goodman. Sherman: II L Finigan, Mime
apolis. MINI: J G Ziegier, Wichita FAILS
E S Butts and family, Mississippi; j V
Green, Vernon; B f Miller, Nashville,
Tenn; Capt w Mcdonald. Quanah; W I
Jones, New Orleans; \ Il Huskey, Carter
vile III: C \ Donovan, Wealth
erford; T o Anderson and wife,
Abilene, Tex: A S Riddel, Ranger, Text
W W Davis. Weatherford: Mrs Alice Day.
export, Miss Clara elmer. Paris, Tex; U
Goodnight, Goodnight, Tex; = II WOOD,
TYLER. Tex: II L Swift, jefferson j \
Finch, Washington, ID C.: G. A Duffy, u
Arnold. st Louis; \. NJ Duke, Tyler;
o McGowen, Commerce; j w Burrows,
Dallas; Guy Bean, Paris; G c Murray, Me-
Gregor; Edward Guthridge, Jefferson. -
Subscribe tas, ,ianpa1s.sTlri on,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

has not closed its doors The deposits ag
gregate only s26,45O and Mr.. Hoyt says
that his assets amount to $4,000 and
that If he can obtain assistance for few
days ne will be able to pull through Ths
embarrassment is creating panic at Mil
against number of residents of that vii
lage to-day.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
SHE BEFRIENDED HIM.
\ Poor German Suddenly Becomes Rich
and Marries the Girl of His Choice.

ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 22-Richard Horinr,
poor German settler near Anstell, fell
heir TO $1,000 marks by the death of
his father in Germany. He
proceeded thither, secured his
fortune and returned to Anstell,
sought a Door girl named Miss O. Shields
who had befricnded him. He found her in
a cotton field at her work and asked her TO
marry him, and after causing her to be ele-
gantly attired, the couple Were married.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
Gas Trust Fails.

gas trust and construction company, con-
trolling and operating the Palatka gas light
and fuel company and Gainesville gas and
electric light company, has been placed in
the hands of G. L. Baily of Palatka as re-
ceiver. Many of the stockholders reside in
the North
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
Suspended.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept. 22.-Reeyes Bros.
& Co., prominent brokers of this city, cor
respondents of S. " White g. Co. of New
York, have temporarily suspended business
as result of the failure of White s. Co.
The firm is one of the largest in the city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
They Want Their Pay,

Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TIE Sept. 22-When the
Southwestern asylum for the insane was
located here the city of San Antonio do
mated to the state valuable piece of land
upon which the asylum stands. This land
was obtained from Messrs. Nathan Mitchell
and Morrill, Poor, upon the pledge of
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
WHAT DOES IT MEAN2
4 Somewhat Remarkable Meeting of Cath
Ole DignItaries and
Priests.

BUFFALO, y. v, Sept. 22.-Archbishop
Katzer of Milwaukee, whose ecclesiastical
promotion in America is justly or unjustly
asserted TO have beGn aided by the present
German emperor's ambassadors at Rome,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23

pointed Mr.. Fas-
sett district attor-
ney for Chemung
county. 1t is a no.
table coincidence
th at Governor
r o bi son and
Governor Hill are
also Chemung
county men, and
that the latter as
a practicing law
yer in Elmira
made the motion
- the admission
of Mr.. Fassett to
the bar. Mr.. Fas-
cattiS fc.,r num-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
A PICTURESQUE FIGHT.
ANOTHER GETTYSBURG THAT
CAME ONE YEAR EARLIER.
Malvern Hill, on James River, Where Nc
Clellan Defended His March to New
Base, Proved a Slaughter Pen.

1T T E R disap-
pointment for the
Confederates over
the result of the
battle of Malvern
Hill, on James
river, July l, 1852,
was most natural
under the circum-
stances. As things
looked to them
for a day or two
before the collision
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
A Bank Fails.

BUTLER, Pa, Sept 22.-The Butler
county bank of Mllerstown, owned by II. J.
Hoyt, suspended payment week ago, but
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-23
THE NEW YORK CAMPAIGN.
Career of j. S. Fassett. Who Heads the
Republican Ticket.

Republican Ticket.
Jacob Sloat Fassett, Republican candidate
for governor of New York, was born in FL
mira, Nov. 10, 1858, and graduated from
Rochester university in 1873. He subse-
quenty essayed a short postgraduate
course at Heidelberg, Germany, in the
intervals of long foreign tour taken with
his wife. He married Miss Jennie Crocker,
OF California, an heiress to some millions,
and they have five children.
In 1870 Governor ,rcius Rohipvnp on