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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
Southern Luirbermen in Their
Last Days Session.
DAY FOLLOWING A NIGHT OUT.
The Price List and Standard Gauge Question
Brought Up ard Reconsidered.
An Interesting Days Session. Astounding
in Oratory and Heated Debate--New
Orleans the Next Place
of Meeting.
The Jumbermen.

ST. Louis, No. Aug. l+.-At the gather
ing of the clans Of the visiting lumbermen
in the assembly room of the public school
bOarG this morning, the gentlemen IRON
the sunny South were full of pleasant
memories of last nights feast Of reason. OF
Sweetmeats and flow Of soul and sparkling
wine. The banquet at Germania hall was
4 splendidly appointed affair, worthy of the
occasion There We're covers for 200 and
hut five were not taken.
The president raped for order At 1915
o'clock witt Il good attendance of delegates.
The president said that there had been
some complaint about the price-list report
made yesterday evening, and he. therefore,
suggested that it be reconsidered. y mo-
ton 10 that effect was made and seconded,
and the price list was again confided 10 the
tender care of the committee. The presi-
dent said it was advisable to increase the
price list committee So that each state
would have a representative. The com
mittee AS so constituted was: A j. Mel
meyer Arkansas; n l.. Davis. Alabama !;
j. r. Best, Arkansas: j. II. Hinton. Mis-
Sissippi \. Waidstein. Missouri; p. r.
treidel Tennessee; +. Z. Skinner Florida :;
J. c. Enoch. Mississippi; c. Il. Moore,
Louisiana: George NJ. Getschall, Missouri I;
j. j. Porter, Arkansas; y. ;. Severance,
Arkansas.
Mir White facetiOusly remarked that
Moore, although Texan, should be classed
Us a LOuisi anau, because the iron-clad trust
law of Texas might stretch out one of its
Octopian feelers 10 the price list of Louis
lana.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15

which TO circulate There We're no seconds,
and the understanding was that the men
should fight until one cried enough. = The
employees of the mill ranged themselves in
circle about 100 feet in diameter, and the
men were told TO 20 in and fight. The men
approached to within fifteen feet of each
other and halted. Both began circllng the
long whips over their heads waiting for an
opportunity to give cut; Ora
nam was first TO try, but his
blow was lodged by Stevens, who also
sent his lash wide of its mark. This WIS
repeated several times when Stevens sent
his lash directly al me handle Of Grahaln's
whip and by a quick twist tore IL from his
grasp Graham quickly recovered his
weapon, but not before Stevens gave HIM
two fearful lashes, one cutting the blood
from his back and the other tearing strip
out of his trousers leg. The pain 50 enraged
Graham that he made savage onslaught
on Stevens cutting him twice, one being
across the face. Stevens kept his temper
and again caught Graham's whip, but be
fore the latter could recover II he was
whipped about the head and face until he
was completely blinded and at the mercy of
his antagonist who dashed him almost into
inse nsibility before he cried for mercy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15

Atthe national headquarters of the Farm
ers Alliance to-day, considerable discus
sion and comment was caused by the pub
lished accounts of the furry in wheat on
the Chicago board of trade, and the stale
ncnt that il was due to the Farmers y IL
ance circular. Editor banning of the Ma
tiOnal Economist took occasion To again re-
iterate the denial that the Alliance was il
any way responsible for the circular. He
said he was not prepared to say Just where
il originated, but he WAS quite sure that It
could not have been issued by either the
National Alliance or any of the local organ
izations. for the latter understood very we'll
that they had no authority to issue 50 rIJI-
cal a document without the sanction OF the
executive committee, and there had been no
meeting OF the executive committee for srv-
eral months, the members being scattered
all over the country engaged IN various state
camnniunS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
The Dead Editor.

New YORK. Aug. 1.-THE funeral of Mr..
George j. Jones, of the New York Times
took place to-day from All Souls church on
Madison avenue Rev. DR. Heber Newton
otticiated. The editice was filled with the
relatives. friends and business associates of
the dead editor Delegations were present
from all departments of the Times. As the
funeral procession entered the church DR..
Newton met it and preceded it up the aisle.
The funeral decorations We're exceedingly
beautiful
After the services in the church the re-
mains were taken to the Grand central
depot and thence to Woodlawn cemetery in
the private car ''Mariguit,' belonging TO
Vice-President Webb. Only few of the
most intimate friends of the family accom-
panied the relatives and pallbearers TO the
place of burial
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15

At 12:15 the report was read. II made no
changes in yesterdays schedule other than
to raise the price of four-inch flooring from
$lS to $i4 and six-inch flooring from $l4 to
Sl5. a lively discussion ensued. Il. r.
Long advocated low prices and A. j. Nei-
MEYER defended the report. A motion WIS
made TO adopt il, which the opposition en-
deavored to snow under with a motion 10
adjourn. The motion to adjourn was lost
and the debate was resumed McCloud
then took up the cause of the opposition,
and George 5. Lacey spoke for high prices.
The motion on the adoption of the report
was then put and carried
The committee on grades reported no
changes in the present schedules, and it
was adopted.
c. II. Moore moved that no official price
list, as such, be published by the associa-
ton. but the motion was lost.
1t was then $3.50 p. m, and MIR. johnson
moved that the convention adjourn until
, 30 o'clock, when the delegates would go
in a body TO Washington University TO wit
ness the testing machine of Professor john
son. The motion carried and the couven-
ton stood adjourned. and il was practically
a sine die adjournment, as no more business
will be transacted.
At the university several tests were made
demonstrating the relative strength of vel
lOw-pine and vhlte-oak The first test was
made on a 6xl2 inch and twelve feet white
oak beam. which broke with the weight Of
33, 800 pounds. The DETECTION was two and
one-fourth inches. \ large yellow-pine
beam OF similar dimensions stood the press
ure of 81. 40 Wounds. ana the detection be
fore breaking was nearly an inch greater
than that in the case of the white-oak
Several other tests We're made. and Oh va
riOus conditions, and all tended 10 show the
superiority of the Southern yeiiow-pine.
On resumption of business the commit
tee on good Of the association fled a report
advocating the payment of the 500 voted
al the last Memphis convention TO Pro-
fessor johnson 10 aid him in the construc-
ton Of his large testing machines. The re
port was adopted rs filed.
On motion of George A. Lacy. Thomas
X Edwards of the Illinois Central railroad
was elected an honorary member of the
association. Lacy, in advocating his cleo
ton, claimed that Edwards was the father
of the lumber trade of the South. The first
shipment of lumber from the South, Lacy
said. was taken North by Edwards. The
parties shipping it were timid. thinking
that the lumber would not be purchased.
and he promised TO protect them, however,
and the goods were shipped. Edwards
sold the lumber, but had 10 stand the
freight charges, and that little shipment,
Lacy continued. has developed the splendid
lumber business OF the South.
The convention then adjourned to meet in
New Orleans next February. 4 great
many delegates left for home yesterday af-
ternoon and more last night.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
The Gauge Question.

J. J. White offered a resolution to recon
slider the motion OF yesterday 10 postpone
indefinitely action on the gauge question
and 10 discharge the committee.
Getschall seconded This adop ton of. the
resolution and il was accepted.
Nice-Fresid0nt Lacy then moved to re-
iect the two reports and discharge the com
mittee. The motion was carried and the
gauge business was laid TO rest.
Getschall moved the readOption of the
Memphis convention schedule, but the pres
iGent ruled it out of order. ami took OS.ca-
sion to express his confidence in the asso-
citation to take proper action on this much
veXeG subject.
The committee on resolutions then sub
mitted 4 series of resolutions of thanks for
the many kindnesseS extended the dele
gates by the business men and press of the
city, and the resolutions We're unanimously
adopted.
The enrolment committee reported the
following additions 10 the convention
Emoch Bros. Lumber company. jackson,
Miss; Grant Lumber company, Bertram,
Mo; Bowie Lumber company. TeXarkana
Tex: Camden Lumber company. Camden,
Ark II. \. Holiday Lumber company
Williamsville, Mo. Gregory Lumber com
pany, Stanton, Ala; Big Four Lumber
Lumber company, Tyler, Tex; Oscar Row
ley Lumber company, Sayre, Ark: Woll-
man Lumber company, Ouachita, Id.
The committee ON location Of the next
convention reported III favor of New Or
leans, February Is, 1892 The report was
adopted
An informal recess was taken TO allow
the price list committee time TO prepare a
report.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
STATE GRANGE.
Fourth Days Session at McGregor-To
Meet in GiddinGs Next Year.
Special TO the Gazette.

Special 10 the Gazette
NlCGREGoR. MCLENNAN COUNTY, TEN.,
Aug 1.-THE fourth days session Of The
State Grange opened Al 9 a. m The newly
elected officers Were installed. GiddiuSs
was selected as rhe place Of next annual
meeting.
The committee on needed legislation re
ported III favor OF the alien land law, con
graduated the people upon the work of the
railway commission. and especially upon
the evident determination of the railroads
to amicably adjust all differences fayorirg
free coinage of silver, low interest. tariff
reductions and national prohibition of I'M
desirable foreign immigration. The re
port was unanimously adopted.
Considerable time was CONSUMED in per
fecting plans for the lecture system during
the coming wear
1t was finally decided that it should be
pushed vigorously, but should be Se.f-suS-
tanning.
After little more routine business the
State Grange closed TO meet in GiddlnGS,
Tex, the second Tuesday OF next August.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
Some of Fosters Subordinates
Give Out Secrets.
FOSTERS FRIENDS GRIEVE.
Washington Making a Determined Effort to
Get the Democrats There.
Several National Committeeman Have
Pledged Themselyes-Talka al Farm
ers' Alliance Headquarters
On the Wheat FURRY.
The Bond scheme.

Special to the Gazette.
NASHINGroN. Aug. I4-There IS great
commotion at the treasury today over aI
article sent out BY the Associated Press .Ist
night. setting forth the disc ouragiu- u.'-
look for the plan of extending the $, peg
cent bonds II per cent. An attewp- las
been made 10 procure denial from the as
SOcidtiou ana the secretary beng absent
some >uburGjuateS are m great trrpida- .'U
lest they be appraised of having girou yuI
the facts on which tile article was based Iar
The purpose of inuuiug his schrme ], ;
impossible 10 get away from The plain fl
ures which show thai af er all the truupet-
ing there are still, $1,000 600 and more II
these bonds Uuproyjdcd for and that 10
banks have not come Ia Fosters rescue As
he hoped. Everybody who has The Sccre-
tary's interest A hear, Is discouraged "
the appearance Of things, with he first II
September only Z fortnight Of.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
TELEGRAPHIC BRsVITIES.

The Moscow notice have received orders
to expel every Jew in the district within
two months
Al Yarl,to, < n Concressn,an .I,hr
p CamhIe dird a. his boua ,-..ta,,i.,y, ~
na,.,fl.sis of tho boart
- r.. c. .1. r..-..
li,a ~ ,.o.tI,+ r,% .ir'' ,TI, 2
M Sims event one Gcrro.In tbara
~, - ~, -, a..
ne Genera ltL'd olilIe mas iotlHS , lia
Pu"ll' '1IL dt PlI''l,V" 2"1eS VI iiolI1-
sIe"us III Ohl"'oii'd are ifiiu uieh'-
Inc pope VIII soon summon NUMBER OF
american PIetdles 10 coi!alt.I on fueN'i oi'a
Iouchlh2 reiisloh III tne 'hiteu states
The Pensacola has gone 70 Mare Island,
ana will probably 90 out Of commission
there she Is haro'N nj Tor sea service.
The navy department has made the ninth
payment on cruiser No. b. now being built
at the Union iron works, san Francisco.
Baron Hirsch has empowered DR.. T.o,ven-
thai to purchase land i'll the Argentine
republic to the value Of lO,OOO,OOO pesos.
AT Havana CUba- PippoIita Gonzales.
Fernin PaIrz and Bouifilcfo Va!des, con-
victed of KIDNAPPING, cwcre executed yester-
day
At Na,v Yorl. 4 thousand cIoay1rnakers.
cutters and taiIo,,s went on a strike yrst.r.
dav in three shoDs. Their grievances ara
the ernplovment Of nou-ruiou labor and low
wages
The case of the bow. Hugo Ettel. suffering
| from hvIrophobia in the New York hos
nifai Is a Strange one. He IS constantly
/ craving for water. but passed a corrpar;i-
lively easy night and ATE good breakfast
this morning.
In Tondon Mrs. lane Whitconb wife Of
the state auditor of Minnesota ATTEMPTED
to commit suicide BY swallowing laIdanum
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
FOUGHT WITH WHIPS.
Two Missouri Transfers Use Unique Weap-
ons in a Duel-Lsshed Till He
Cried for Mercy.
Special to the Gazette.

Special 10 Inc Gazette.
CHILLICoTHE, Mo, Aug. IA teamster
for sawmin company which operates in
the bottom lands near here brings report
OF a queer duel which was fought by two
transfers last Sunday. For some time
there has been bad blood between James
Stevens and William Graham. The trouble
originally arose over the relative merits of
the two men as oxen drivers, or 'bull-punch-
ers,' each claiming to be the best in the
section. As both did about the same work
there was no way of deciding the point in
dispute. The matter was kept within the
bounds Of wordy war until last Sunday,
when it was decided to settle the matter
by a fight with bull whips. These are
dangerous weapons in the hands of an ex-
pert. They have total length OF about
fifteen feet, and when well handled the
wielder can take strip of hide from the
flank of bullock at every pop.
The prelimirsries were all arranged. and
the men were given plenty Of room in
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
a MISSOURI ALLIGATOR.
Why the Boys of Sorborne Do Not Go
swimming Now-Madea Neal on Dog.

special 10 the GdErlle
NORBORNE, Mo, Aug. l4-For several
years there has been a suspicion, especially
among the boys who are fond of swimming.
that an alligator has his residence in the
river near this city. Four or five years ago
Mr.. William James received box from Il
friend IN Florida which contained a young
alligator about eighteen inches long. The
saurian escaped from the box one day and
was seen to plunge into the river 1t
was small and little thought was given the
incident. The following summer, however
some boys We're frightened by the appear
ance of an ugly monster which came to the
pool where they were swimming 1t was
seen several times that year and again last
summer. There were many who scoffcG at
the idea and said that the reptile could not
stand the winter of the neighborhood. The
suspicious have now been verified and the
scOffers put 10 shame, for the alligator has
ence felt and the boys are so scared that in
the future they will do their bathing in the
washtubs at home.
Last Thursday afternoon about dozen
boys had been IN bathing and were sitting
on me bank amusing themselves throwing
sticks into the water for small dog to
bring out. The dog did deal OF ycpiug
ana on one of his excursions parked while
in the water a black suout appeared and
started for the dog, which was swimming
Tor the shore. The boys saw II and tried to
drive the reptile away with stones, but it
kept after the dog, capturing it about two
yards from the shore. The Saurian was
about four feet in length ana left moth
ing 10 show where the dog had been except
Il red tiugp 10 the water
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
Williams Movements.

BERLIN, Aug. 14.-Aside from the incon-
venience of moving about with his leg held
stifiy bandaged Emperor William is enjoy
ing excellent health. DR.. Won Boetticher,
secretary of the imperial home Office and
representative OF the chancellor, visited
him and held quite lengthy consultation
with his majesty upon questions pertaining
10 the welfare of the state Upon the con-
clusion of his majesty's conference with
DR.. Won Boetticher he started on a trip to
sea on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern.
He will be gene for day.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
Agreed to Compromise.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE first meeting of
the creditors of Edward Gripper Il Sons,
contractors and wharfngers of this city,
who failed on July IS, has been held. The
statement submitted to the meeting showed
that the firms gross liabilities amounted TO
over $1,000 600 pounds. OF this sum
Is, 600 is unsecured. Against the unsecured
Indebtedness there are assets Of e3l 900.
The unsecured creditors agreed to accept 10
ShilingS on the pound.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
POET AND EDITOR.
James Russell Lowell and
George j Jones Laid to Rest.
WITHOUT ANY 0STENTATION.
The Emwood Poet the Neighbor Of LongfellOm
in Death as he Mas in Life.
His Funeral Marked by the Strictest Sim
pllcity-In all its Details in Keep
ing With the Charac-
ter of the Man.


BosToN, Mass, Aug. 1.-THE simple
but impressive funeral services over the
remains of the late James Russell Lowell
were held in Appleton chapel, Cambridge,
at noon to-day. The chapel was crowded to
overfiowing, and many who desired to be
present We're unable 20 do so. There We're
no services at Elmwood, the poets late
home. Shortly after Il o'clock the funeral
procession into the church was led by the
officiating clergy, followed by the pail
bearers then the body. and behind all the
relatives and family. Mrs. Burnett, in the
deepest mourning, was escorted by her old
est son, Burnett, and the rest of the
children came next. followed by the nurses
and servants Bishop Phillips Brooks and
Rev William Lawrence, dean of the Epis-
copal theological school of Cambridge, met
the remains III the vestibule, Rev. MIR
Lawrence reading Il am the resurrection
and the life" as he preceded the casket
down the church. The coffin, which WIS
borne by the undertaker's assistants, was
covered with black broadcloth, and bore 4
silver plate on which was inscribed:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
Powder Explosion.

CATrLETTsBURG, Ky, Aug. IA large
powder mill at Central City, twelve miles
from here on the Newport News and Mis-
sissippi Valley railroad. exploded this
morning. Every building here was shaken
by the report. 4 large number of lives are
reported lost and many buildings destroyed.
Central City has about five hundred in
habitants.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
Houston's HiglIwaymen.
specia, to the Gazette

Y
Houston. TEX, Aug. 1.-THE two negro
highwaymen, who held up and robbed
Elijah Phillips of Fort Bend county last
Wednesday, were seen again to-day few
miles west of the city, and reports have
reached the city of several farmers having
been held up in that neighborhood. The
alarm has been given, and search for the
highwaymen is being made, while every in
coming wagon brings a shotgun.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
At CoHanche.
Special TO the Gazette.

CoMANCHE. CoNANCHE COUNTY. TEX,
Aug l4.-For the amendment to section /.
article ., IFS; against. 30: for the amend
mcnt 10 section D article :. 81: against. 81 (;
for the amendment 10 section II, article l6,
104: against. Is; for local control. 80;
against 20; for the amendment to article >
90: against 20.
Only about one-foulah of the votes in the
precinct were polled.
Proctor polled tifty-eight votes; all the
amendments carrying there.
Less than one-third of the voters attended
the election.
Hazel Dell only voted twenty-five. about
cne-fifth of the nusual number poled there
All the amendments carried. the one TO
lower interest was carried unanimously.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
Raising of the Niagara.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE navy depart
ment says the old Niagara, sunk in the bat
tie of Lake Erie, will be raised by private
parties, and the department mas nothing TO
do with il. The Niagara viii not be nOUred
near the navy department exhibit because
reminders of victories over our neighburS III
Canada SHOULD have no place in the inter-
national exhibition.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
Grain Still Advancing.

BERLIN, Aug. 1.-THE grain market here
still shows an upward tendency. To-day
the price of rye for August delivery ad-
vanced marks and closed strong AT 249
marks. September and October delivery
advanced + marks, closing at 232 marks, 80
pfennig. August wheat advanced 3 marks
and closed at 30 mark, 20 pfeunig. Sep
tember ana October delivery closed at 225
marks, 10 pfenng,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
United States Training Ships.

DAVENPORT. Eng. Aug. Il The United
States apprentice training ships jamestown
and Portsmouth have arrived. and the
com manders paid their respects to the
Duke Of Edinburgh, commander-in-chief of
the navy. His royal highneSs visited the
ships in full official state yesterday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15

CAMERON. MILAN COUNTY. TEX. Aug. -
There were only eighty votes polled at
this box on the constitutional amendments.
The voting strength of this box is about
800 For first amendment. "A; against
%: for second amendment, 10; against, %
for third amendment. 30 against 40: for
fourth amendment. 33: against. 81 for fifth
amendment, 81 p; against -.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15

SpeCId4 % me fIdZtILt.
SEYMOUR BAYLOR COUNTY. Tx. Aug.
1.-THE election here was very quiet; only
siXty-fOur votes were pOlled, being only
about one-tfth of the vote al this place.
The returns show all the proposed amend
ments to have carried in the county with
the exception of the proposed amendment
relative TO the permanent school fund,
which was defeated by vote of two to one.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
Tennessee's Couvicts.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Aug. 1.-THE board
of prison inspectors ordered that conyicts
be moved from the Briceville mines at
once. 1t also resolved that hereafter con-
victs must be kept at the branch prisons
and not be employed elsewhere unless per-
mission of the board is obtained
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15

evidence indicates that the fatal blow was
struck while the deceased was asleep The
defense was that of insanity The old man
is unable TO sit up while the trial is pro-
crossing. After hearing the evidence and
argument of counsel Judge Muse fixed b.
ren's bond At 5000
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15

Special to the Gazette
AMARILLO, POTTER Coz NTY, TEX. Aug.
14-No election was held here the llth, ami
there seemed 10 be little interest in the
proposed amendments. People are too busy
to think much about elections.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-15
BEER WILL FLOW.
Agent Bennett at Ardmore for
the Purpose of
SPILLING A CARLOAD OF IT..
Judge Shackleford Disagrees With Judge
Bryant on the QHestion-Dying
from u Gun Shot Wound
Received August 4.
Shot August 4-Dying.

Special to the Gazette.
MUsRoGEE,I. I, Aug. 14-ROsney Macliey,
shot on the 4th by Prince Lowry is dying.
Lowry WAS HEX, without bail to-day. This
court claims Jurisdiction in felones, and
even murder, where the parties are Indians
of different tribes.