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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-28
SKOWHECAN LOCALS.

Miss Ella G.. Nash returned to Stoneham,
Mass, yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-28

The Skowhegan and Norridgewock slink'
Is still the subject Of public meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-28

There stood at Takers livery stable yes
terday morning one Of the finest stud colts
ever seen in this section Of the State. He
is the property of r. J. Merrill Of Damars-
Gotta ard Dir. Merrill drove him through
Tuesday afternoon, put .og up here on his
WAY to Watersille whers he will remsil
for some time at NJ. Nelson's Sunny side
stables. The stallion was two years old
May An. IL q handsome dark chestnut in
color with . star Ia the forehead. weighs
lC65 pounds in light harness ard stands
Is 3 Ia hands high. He wss sired by the
famous Nelson, the king of the trottins
turf aad his dam was Tin.mith Msid by
Wstcbmsksr- Tiosmith Maids dam was By
King Phillip, he by Ethan Allen. Mr..
Merrilfs colt lrotted last season in Bangor
getting . mark Of 90 IA with the last
quarter in forty seconds. . remarkable
performance for . colt only sixteen months
old. Mr.. Nelson himself Will have the
handling Of the colI IBIS season and has
entered him for several of the westera colt
stakes ard viii commence campaigning him
the frs Of Aus Mr.. Merrill has re-
fused ffers Of several Thousand dollars for
the colt He WAS viewed while AZ the Of lble
by several Of the best horsenen in our city
who regard him rs one Of the most romis-
ing two-yesr-oids in the State. He was
shipped TO Wa,erville on the noon freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-28
Referee aSd Manager Of Lynn Prize
Fight Arrested.

LYNN, Mass, May 27.--Ms.hev Nc
Cam, referee, and Andrew J. Gardiner,
one Of the managers Of the fatal Burns
Tracy glove asbs Monday night, were ar
rested this evening, charged with aiding
and abetting the contest.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-04-29
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.

At the present time President Har-
rison is touring the country, and be-
ing royalty received in each city he
chooses to visit, apparently not con-
scious Of the fact that it is to the
President of the United States Of
America they are paying their hon.
aye, and not to b. f. Harrison, Of
illinois, Indiana, Sam, Indiana.
EDITOR.
The announcement that Mr.. Harri-
son the civilian, WIS about to ongnge
in Il pleasure trip across the CONT
nent, accompanied by his family and
friends, would have hardly received a
pussing notice, but that an oppor-
tunity would be afforded those who
80 desired, to view aud shake hands
with the head of q great nation, has
created a furore throughout the land.
Harrison has done nothing to en-
title him to homage from an intelli-
gent people,; no acts of his will go
down in the pages of history as
having benefited the country in any
way, therefore he cannot congratulate
himself, but the high position no
holds, for the demonstration along
his route.
Though it is notorious that the
President has avoided Nevada, the
people of this State have nothing to
feel sorry for; it is his loss and not
ours, as he could have seen
more wonderful and interesting
things in this State than he can have
seen anywhere along the line of his
trip. II is expensive, entertaining
Presidents. anyway, and it seems to
the Appeal that perhaps Harrison
knew be had no right to expect very
cordial reception in Nevada.-ICarson
Appeal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-04-29
Beef Tor Chicago.

The Silver State of Saturday last
says: Henry Thies went East this
morning on special cattle train Of,
eighteen cars, with large fine steers
from Love)ocks for Chicago, whore
they arc to bo delivered ut So %.
Tho railroad charges per Car through
from tho meadows to Chicago is 500
J his is new departure shipping
cattle East, but cattle men say thoy
can do bottor shipping to Ch.caso
thin they can ~ shipping 20 $ ~
Francisco.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-04-29
Total

Tho tariff on monkeys and snakes is
twenty per cent, and 1T should be re-
United. We do not produce monkeys
and snakes in this country, and it will
not interfere with the principle of
protection at all. Give us our monk
oys free and take tho tariff off our
snakes and there's no telling how
many of these domestic comforts NAV
be cheaply enjoyed by tho American
people, Alta California
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-04-29
Reciprocity With Liberia.

While this country shocking around
for chance to get trade by Ieciproc-
iUy to replace that which the McKin-
10y bill kills, why not consider the
opportunities offered by Liboria? Mr..
Alexander Clark, Minister TO that
country, Il talented negro barber from
Muscatine, Iowa, has made report
on the trade with the United States
that is suggestive Of the need of an
application of the automatic principle
Of Mr. McKinley's bill. He says tho
trade for the last quarter from Liberia
to the United States is mado up of
the following articles and values:
$50 Monkeys. $50 90
wv dIlOCS ...''..'. ........ JUu w
- Snakes. ....... ........ 81 %
Piece cloth ............. rs
7Jars preserved meats. ..... 5 GO
200 Pounds coffee. SO 90
IL d
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
A FULL MEETING.
The Attendance Upon the Chamber of
Commerce Yesterday

The Attendance Upon the Chamber of
Commerce Yesterday
The regular monthly meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday
afternoon, at which a large number of The
members were present. The report Of the
secretary showed the accession of twenty
five new members since the last meeting.
| The financial status of the chamber made q
good showing, over $500 having been
paid out by the chamber since June !, more
than 90 per cent of which was for bills con-
tracted before Secretary Clarke'S lnCum-
bency.
The proposition of Connecticut firm to
locate mandatory of cheap pistols at
Fort Worth, was declined. Propositions to
establish pottery, a lock factory and 4
cotton gin were referred to the appropriate
committees. Secretary Clarke read a let
ter from the United States agricultural de-
partment, asking for full data upon Fort
Worth'S arteSian water supply, it being
the intent OF the agricultural department TO
prepare a special report thereon.
The subject of Fort Worth's adaptability
as milling center was presented in an in
tereSting paper published in another col
umn, which was ordered printed. Sec
rotary Clarke's able and interesting report
closes as follows:
The outlook for the future prosperity Of
Fort Worth is most encouraging. Her ad-
vantages as commercial and manufacture
ing center are being rapidly recognized by
investors. 1t is believed that the day of
bonuses has gone by, and hehceforth
our people will be relieved from the onerous
burden of constant guardianship over q
purchased industry + NJ CLARKE,
Secretary Of the Chamber"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02

confidence bestowed on a worthy and true
man. While having but limited acquaint-
ance with you, still my knowledge of you
and of your worth is such as to lead me to
admire your modesty and worth. There is
no man in Texas who is more worthy Of the
honor bestowed than yourself l am much
gratified. Yours truly,
BELToS, TEX, Aug. 81, 1891.
Superintendent j. NJ. Carlisle, Fort Worth,
Tex
DEAR SIR AND FRIENp-Please accept
my most heartfelt congratulations at your
appointment 10 the Office of state superind-
ent Of public institution.
We recognize in you fit man for the
place, and trust that your administration
Will be worked with success and refiec.
credit upon yourself and the state. Your
friend truly, f. c. HUMPHREYS.
DALLAS, TEX, Aug. 81, 1891.
Hon j NJ Carlisle, Fort Worth, Tex.
DEAR Sri notice in the papers that you
have been appointed state superintendent TO
succeed Professor Pritchett. l have long
thought you were peculiarly suited 10 the
Office and believe that the governor could
not have made better selection. Please
accept my warmest congratulations. Your
friend, NJ. BENBRooK.
FORT WORTH, TEN, Aug. 81, 1891.
Professor ]. NJ Carlisle, City.
DEAR SIR.-1 GU are now where you be-
long VI rIslI, ana the SrdtlHGItlGh ol your
t r Wou4t oe IHleS I rLoIe ouI loL sic
ldcu tndI III SiNIhS you ~ Tue S'aue we suAer
a ~ nuSs, LUZ
you upon your pEeIefnIehV; IUurs very
truly, \. NJ. WASHER.
CoRsICANA, TEX, Aug. 81, 1891.
Prof. J. NJ. Carlisle, Fort Worth.
DE.p SrP-We extend many conoratu1a-
+,A ,si.n hat CT Moi
CTite 81 mnch in il ne = corner On wheat
bnt eno1gh enorab Nfav abundant snc,
cess attend Won Yours faitbfnIiT
W r RpYS62ur
BrINrTT I'M
J. H. WooDs,
:. NJ. KERR,
Il. O. ELLIOTT
j. D. GIBBS,
K. \. ELLIOTT,
PERCY TOWNSEND,
j. Il. MARTIN.
SHERMAN, TEX, Aug 81, 1891.
fro1, D. NJ. Carlisle torL w ortn, LeE. -
DEAR olE--AccepG Tue cohStdUu!aIlohS oI
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
Mother GOOSE Last Night.

The ''Mother Goose" entertainment last
night at Hufman'S hall proved very
pleasing affair 1t was arranged by the
ladies of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union for the benefit of Bethel Mis-
sion and proved an artistic success.
Among the interesting features were the
children Of the odd Lady in the Shoe, -
Little Boy Blue" Jack and JILL and
many other Mother Goose characters which
brought forth much merriment and APP
plauSe. The musical features of the enter
tainment We're very pleasing and great
credit Is due the ladies for the manner in
which the entire programme was conceived
and carried out. AL the songs sang
touched upon intemperance and the evils Of
drink.
The following is the cast Of characters
in the entertainment last evening. Limited
space precludes an extended notice Of each
individual.
Yankee Doodle'-Royal Twombley.
Columbia -Grace Calhoun.
Mother Goose'-Feuce Clarady.
''Iack'-Walter Patty.
''Jnl'i-Callie Mccoy.
Old Woman in Shoe''-Georgie Mccoy.
'Sheep'-Perry Logan and Martin Jacobs.
Jack the Giant-hilIcr Evans.
Mother Hubbard Annie Vaughn
"3O-Peep Lizzie Vaughn.
liking COlc''-Harry Twombley.
'Humpty Dumpty Morris Howe.
Boy BlUe'-Guy Nyc.
"GuOdy Two-Shoe '-Eettie Jacobs
"Blue Beard'-Willie Parks
Red Ridinghood' Ida McNlry.
JACK HorEer''-Guy Gwyun
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
APOPULAR CANDIDATE
How Prof Carlisie's appointment is Re-
ceived Throughout the State.

AS the news OF the appointment of Prof
James NJ. Carlisle of this city to the Office
of superintendent of public instruction be-
comes known throughout the state, the EVIL
dences multiply that the governors choice
meets with 4 very hearty approval by the
public generally, and by the teachers par
ticularly. All day yesterday Prof. Carlisle
was receiving congratulatory letters from
different parts of the state. Fort Worth is
naturally proud that one of her citizens has
been SO much honored. She is doubly
proud of the public's approval of Governor
Hogs action in this matter.
Prof Carlisle started last night to Austin
TO confer with the retiring superintendent
and make arrangements to take charge of
the Office on the 10TH. Below vii. be found
some of the congratulatory messages which
reached him yesterday:
MANSFIELD TEX, Aug 81, 1891.
'Sup't J. NJ. Carlisle.
Allow me TO congratulate your well-mer-
tied promotion and TO assure you of my
hearty good wishes for your aGministra-
ton. Let me add that the public schools Of
Texas have fallen into good hands.
HoUsToN LACY.
PLANO, TEX, Aug. Il, 1891.
Prot ]. NJ. Carlisle, Fort Worth, Tex.
Ny DEAR S1R-Accept congratulations
on your appointment to the state superin-
tendency of education. Very truly yours,
". T. MISTER.
DECATUR, TEX. aug. 81, 1921.
Prot J. ". Carlisle.
Allow me to congratulate you on being
appointed state superintendent OF educa-
ton. Yours truly, II. d. DONALD.
DALLAS. Tex, Aug. 81, 1891
Hon. J. NJ. Carlisle, Fort Worth, Tex.
KIND SIR AND FRIEND-I was much graf
fled Sunday morning to see the announce
ment in the paper that you had been ap-
pointed state superintendent Of instruction.
1 deem this measure Of justification and OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
THE POSTAL CLERKS.
A Division Association Formed
Here Yesterday.
AN ALIEN LAND LAW MEETING.
Delegates to the Conyention-Prof. Car
isles Appointment-some sample
Barley-Chamber of Commerce
Heeting-Mother Goose.
A DIVISION ASSOCIATION.
The Proceedings of the Railway Postal
Ciarks, Convention Yesterday.

The Proceedings of the Railway Postal
Clerks Convention Yesterday.
The meeting was called to order by
Superintendent J. S. Weaver, who eX-
planned the object of the gathering, with
suggestions as to how to organize a division
association. On motion Col. a. A. Forbes
of Houston, Tex, was elected temporary
chairman. and 3. d. Kennedy Of Fort
Worth. Tex, temporary secretary. On
motion Mr.. J. S. FenneSSy of the st. Louis
and Texarkana railroad postoftice was
elected permanent chairman of the division
association. W. S. Upton and a. W. Jordan
were placed in nomination for vice-presi-
dent, and on ballot ". S. Upton was de-
clared elected. ". 0. Davis was elected
secretary Moved and seconded that II. B.
Myers of the New Orleans and Houston
railway postoffice be permanent treasurer.
On motion Col A A FORBES of Houston
and John G. Francis of San Antonio were
elected delegates to represent the interest
of the division association ut Washington,
ID. c. B. L. Tempel of San Antonio, Tex,
and W. II. Warner of st. Louis, Mo, were
elected as alternates.
Messrs. T NJ. SeatOn, f. S. Campbell, j.
w ST Clair. a. ". Jordan and j. II.
Luther were appointed on a committee TO
draft bylaws and constitution.
1t was then moved and seconded that
copy of the proceedings of the meeting be
sent the Fort Worth GAZETTE, Dallas
News, Houston Post and San Antonio En-
press for publication. On motion the meet
ing adjourned sine die.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
2. E. AIUNKITTRICK.

apples. Have been hammering q living
out of writing since '16. Have written
prose and verse for all the periodicals from
The Atlantic Monthly to the New York
ledger. Write both serious and comic
stuff. Have published one book, Farming"
tHarper's, '91), and have the material for
book each of serious, comic and juvenile
verse. Am married, and my family con-
sists of one wife, one child and one dog.
.eksfve in Summit, \. j."
But in this sketch Mr.. Munkittrick does
not entirely do himself justice either per-
sonaliy or professionally. In his profes-
sion he has reached that stage when he can
see all that he has time to write before he
writes it. In other words, he practices the
profession of writing as a prosperous at
torney does that of the law. He wants his
-retaining fee and he gets it. But. unfortu-
nately, writer cannot do as a lawyer does
take in a partner when the end of his
own capacity to produce has been reached.
He must so alone. Personally Mr.. Nun
kittrick is one Of the gentlest of men. He
has a modest bearing which success has
not spoiled. In manner he has attained a
happy mean between self confidence and
sell depreciation, and while, of course, he
believes in himself and is glad of his sue
cess, he has not one atom Of the bump
tiousness which usually swells the heads
of those who attract the public notice at
an early.a or in any sudden way. His
progress, it is true, has been gradual, and
his line Of work does not inspire sentiment
tai Young ladies TO ask for his photograph,
bat he has much better right to put on
airs, if he were that kind of man, than
many other literary workers in New York
who now need hats made to order
J.GS
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
BECKHAM-TETIS.
The Nuptlal Ceremonies at the Christian
Church Last Night.

A social event that has been looked for
ward 10 with considerable interest since its
announcement occurred last evening when
the marriage of Judge Robert Z. Beckham,
judge of the Seventeenth judicial dis
trict court, and Miss Sadie NJ
Tevis was solennized at the Chris
tian church by the Rev. J. W. Lowber,
pastor of the church. Long before the time
announced for the ceremony 10 take place
the church was crowded with the friends of
the bride AMI groom, and many who wished
to witness the ceremony Were forced TO
forego the pleasure and content them
selves with a look at the bridal
party as it passed up the steps and
through the door Of the building, The
church was tastefully decorated with ever
greens and flowers, the pulpit before
which the ceremony was performed being
especially noticeable for the artistic adoru-
ment The bridal party proceeded up
either aisle and ranged themselves on each
side of the pulpit. The bride was
preceded by her maid of honor,
Miss Lena Johnson, and the
bridesmaids, Misses Lilly Peak, Lillian
Burgess, Ida Beall, Maggie Wilson, Lulu
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
Beall and Ida Van Zandt Before the eroc

Beall and Ida Van Zandt. Before the groom.
who leaned on the arm OF his best man. 7.
J. Powell, walked the usherS, Messrs. Ben
NJ Terrell, W. II. Smith. Sam Teyis and
E. B. Kerr. The contracting parties
met Just in front of the pull
pit, and standing under a beautiful
nbrella-shaped floral design OF roses were
pronounced man and wife in an impressive
and solemn manner By Rev. Mr.. Lowber.
The affair was one of the most brilliant
socially, of the season, and one of the pref
test weddings that has ever taken place in
the city. After the marriage ceremony the
bride and groom repaired TO the residence of
the brides mother on Lamar street and re-
ceived the congratulations OF their host Of
friends. An elegant supper was partaken
Of by the guests.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. S. \.
Tevis, and of the late Capt Tevis. and is
one OF the most popular young ladies' of
Fort Worth. The groom is judge of the
Seventeenth judicial district court, and one
of the ablest !urists in the state of Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
GENIAL r. K. MUNKlTTRiGK.
Something About = Writer Whose Work
We All Know.

Especial Correspondence.l
NEW YORK, Aug. 2i-The first time l
saw the quaint name of MunkiJtrick signed
to some very humorous verses l was sure
that the name was an assumed one, for
had never come across it before nor have
known it to be borne by any other than
the gentle writer who owns it, and who
makes fun with such seeming ease that it
is impossible to believe, as he would have
US, that he writes his verses and stories
and makes his jokes with labor and pain
TO himself Ii it be painful for him to
work, it is lucky for US that necessity com
pels him to still be doing, for he adds not
little to our general merriment and inno-
cent pleasure. Mrth is never wasted but
on the contrary it builds up what serious
ness and the intense earnestness of modern
life are always tearing down. When l ap-
piled to Mr. Muukittrick for some particu-
lars of his life, he sent me the following
characteristic sketch of himself:
Born Manchester, England, March 5,
.S53 In this country all my life. De-
scended from a race Of clergymen and
'lrunkards, am u natural born lotus eater.
Would rather loaf week than work an
hour. Left school at fifteen, and went into
the Wholesale dry goods business. Re
,snained FIVE years, and knew less Of the
mysteries Of the business than when |
started. 1t was then believed that l might
become an ornament on the raging main
IN the Shape OF naval hero. so position
was secured for me with an East river
steamboat company. This company soon
concluded that from the way didn't take
TO the water | might make great soldier,
and sent me TO fresh battlefelds and pas
lures new, on the strength, or perhaps the
weakness, of my having received a load OF
bran in thunder shower, and for showing
my sympathy for the family of General
Rawhns, by shipping his body to Connec-
ticat for fifty cents-putting him through
at t1s rate charged for shipping barrel OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
Some Omissions.

In the list of young ladies going over the
Santa re to Hardin college The GAZETTE
yesterday inadvertently omitted the names
of Miss Minnie Butts, Miss Simmons, Miss
Ellen Langhammer and Miss Florence
Bonner.
Just before the departure of the train
Miss Drake was presented an eloquent bou-
Guet by Mrs. G. II. Fenton. Capt. Ford of
the Fencibies made a complimentary adj
dress and Miss Maydelle responded IN i
few neat remarks, which were received by
the F'encibles with three hearty cheers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
Soldering fluid.

The ordinary soldering fluid or acid
used by tjnsmiths and others answers a
very good purpose in preparing small
articles to be electroplated or plated In
spite of the best efforts OF the amateur, the
work will sometimes strip or peel off, says
The Theological Review. But if the arti-
Gle, after having been cleaned, is washed
over or dipped into the acid, the coating
applied will be found TO stick as efscrually
as it does in soft soldering.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02

ALE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEX, Aug. 81.
The ice cream festival given Wednesday
evening last by Mr.. and Mrs. John Snod-
grass, was a decided success. The ladies in
whose honor the supper was given are
Misses Jennie Creekmore Of Springtown
and Sallio Jarvis of Forth Worth, and Mrs.
Emma Moreland of Vernon. The last
named has been visiting Mrs. Z. A.
Newell of Fort Worth at her summer resi-
dence in ALE. The music furnished by
Misses Kate Myers and Jennie Creellmore
and Mrs Moreland was very enhancing.
We are one in our praise OF the handsome
way Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass have of enter
tanning
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
Delegates to the Convention.

Among the delegates to the postal clerks
convention which was held here to-day
were Messrs, John G. Francis ANA Il. l..
Smith of San Antonio, and MIR. i. L.
Forbes of Houston. These gentlemen are
old-timers in the mail service. With such
men at the helm the boys can rest assured
that the present undertaking will be sue
cess, for the writer knows them.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
An Awkward Elurder,

One of the young lady's letters of thanks
TO her numerous donors published in yes
terday mornings paper might have i'm
pressed some people like the reading of the
dictionary impressed the old lady: at was
mighty interestin' readin' but terribly dis
connected Everybody knows, though,
that Miss Carrie did not write it that way,
and the initiated know that it was the
fault of the make up" in the composing
room. which will sometimes occur in the
best regulated offices.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02

A petition is being circulated TO call 4
meeting of citizens September ? to discuss
the alien land law, and formulating L call
for state convention to voice the sentiment
of the people as to whether or not they are
in favor OF the law as it now stands or Il
modification. The petition circulated by
Tobe Johnson calls for citizens mass
meeting to be held at the court house. One
hundred and fifty names are on the petition
and three-fourths are farmers. Mr.. John
son says that he only struck three farmers
that would not sign the petition.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-02
Some Sample Farley

Yesterday W. L. McLaury, the attorney,
brought sample of barley to The GAZETTE
Office, raised on his farm. The grain pre-
sents fine appearance, the berry being
plump and well filed. This is an average
sample of the crop, and his field will yield
100 bushels. This simply goes to show that
an abundance Of fine barley for mailing
purposes can be raised in Texas whenever
the market for it is provided.