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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
TEXAS JOURNALISM.

Ph6niX-like the Haskell Star has risen
from its ashes brighter and better than bes
fore, and THE GAZETTE is glad TO welcome
it again. There is plenty of room in that
growing country for the Star TO work, and
may be wait but finally win. Nor is that
day far distant. The Stars two months
eclipse has not been in vain.
The Knox County Sentinel is now in the
hands of J. W. Bailey, who will continue
the publication of the paper. Editor Fisher
has retired to devote himself TO fatter
business, when he will collect debts instead
of incur them.
Mr. B. w. Allen succeeds Editor Thur
man in the management of the Nolan
County Record. The Record under MIR.
Thurman has made place for itself which
viii be kept full as of yore, as Editor Al
len has the push and ability TO do it and is,
not lacking in newspaper experience So
cess to the Record and 10 Nolan county,
The Beeville Bee is riding on the crest of
prosperity if appearances are good for
anything. The growing circulation and
job work necessitated more power and q
steam engine has been put in. The Bee is
one of the finest weeklies in the state
The Atlanta Herald is q sure-enough
beauty now-new dress and bonnet and rib
bonS and all 1t made Il big improvement,
and the readers are 10 be congratulated as
well Us the editors.
Andrews & Moore are now sole owners of
the Mills County News, Mr.. Hoy having
sold his interest to them. He is now inter
ested in the Lampasas Dispatch.
The Garland News entered upon its fifth
volume last week. The paper is in better
financial condition than ever before, which
may also be said of it editorially
The associate dispatches are what the
Gate City Graphic has been after and OBJ
tanned. Good daily service is what Texar-
kama ought TO have and be willing TO sup
port literally. News takes money. and the
people should take the Graphic which con-
tains this news.
Sands drift around quite freely on the
plains and even the towns do little of it,
but in the latter case there is usually a
strong attraction. The Hall County Recasl
the other day, picked up the Office cusllfook
down the office towel and emigrated from
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
THE PRESIDENT
Enthusiastically Received at
Andrew Jackson's Home.
EVERYWHERE MADE WELCOME.
The People Shout Themselves Hoarse.
Elaborately Entertained at Knoxville
and Atlanta-A Narrow Escape.
Gov. Hogg to Meet the Party.


KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April l5.-Greenville
Tenn. the nome of Andrew johnson, was
especially cordial in its welcome 10 the
presidential party, the feature being the
display of flags. The president first made
short address. When Niorliston was
| reached the president was again called 10
the platform for 4 speech and responded in
the following words: My fellow citizens,
il will not be possible for me to speak TO
you for more than moment, and yet l can
not refuse in justice TO my own feelings TO
express my deep appreciation of your
cordial reception. Some one mentioned
just now that it was only four hours and i
half from Chattanooga TO Atlanta. That
is not my recollection. Laughter l think
we spent many months making that trip.
Laughter. l am glad to know now by
the consent of all your people. without re-
gard to differences that separated you Their,
that your highways are open TO all Of us
without prejudice. =
When the president concluded an old
griZled veteran forced his way through the
crowd and grasped the presidents hand.
with the remark: Yes, sir, I'm one Of
those rebels who kept you back at Chlcka-
muga, and now the war is over, In proud
10 take your hand. -
The president showed great pleasure
al these words and held the old soldiers
hand for several minutes The spectators
The residents of the enterprising city OF
Knoxville turned out EN- masse last evening
to do honor TO the president and his cabinet
officers. A military salute was fired. \
carriage drawn by four horses was placed
at his disposal and he was shown the
principal points of interest III the vicinity
Other members of the party were also pro
vided with carriages. a public reception
was held and Col.W. II. Anderson delivered
an address of welcome, TO which the presl-
dent responded. The party then re
entered their carriages and started
for the train, but had not gone
far, when the horse drawing the carriage
containing secretary Rusk and othsrs,
took fright and dashed into the presidents
carriage. There was great excitement for
q moment as both the President and Mrs.
Harrison were seen to be in imminent dan
ger. They managed, however, to get out
of the carriages uninjured. The frightened
horses were finally controlled, but not until
they had wrecked Secretary Rusk's car
riage. In the evening Col. h. j. Sanford
gave reception in honor of the presi-
DENTAL party which was attended by all the
prominent people of Knoxville.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
TEXAS PROGRESS.

Armstrong cOUnty's commissioners have
passed au order for an issue of $1,000 in
bonds for road and bridge purposes. This
amount will build all the bridges needed in
the county except one across Red river
and another over Salt creek.
Becville Bee: The rapid development of
The county is beginning to demand more
roads ami better roads and fewer gates
Gradually the pastures are being ct up
inlo IA ms. and each farm if possible should
trout on \ public road without gates, giving
clear iu"reSs ana egreSs to the county
seat. Naturally Bee county has the best
dir; roads IN the state, and gradually they
are becoming cleared OF the Instructions in
The shape OF pasture gates.
The material is on the ground for new
steel suspension bridge across North
Sulphur Al Hawk Stuart crossing, in Delta
county.
CLUB has been organized at Rockport
with all Tie features Of Il board of trade
/, will be incorporated with Il stock OF
sJp,uOO in 500 shares and work begun on
a tine three story building as soon as
$4,000 is taken in shares.
Corpus Christi Caller: Architect
Glover has Just finished plans for
10000 hospital for Mrs. Ropes. 10 be built
on The Cliffs south Of the Alta Vista
hotel. Mr.. Glover is
LiON WI hlll- Oh l4CtElS lbI Il S-U.tJO COURT
house. 10 be built at Portland, provided
the county seat of san Patricio is located
there. also on 4 SO. 900 hotel 10 be built at
Portland.
NocoNA, April l5.-The T. Il Laforce
new stone building IS nearly completed and
Mr.. Lahorce, having Just returned from the
Eastern market. viii at once put in one of
the largest stocks of dry goods ever brought
to the city
a NJ March's new three-story stone
building will also be completed in the near
future. and Will be the largest stone build
ing in Montague county.
\ Mr.. Jones. from Decatur. Tex, has
purchased q lot on Clay street, and is re-
ceivin% bids for the erection OF stone
building 25T100 feet
Noconas future is very flattering.
TERRELL, April 15-The Terrell ice,
light and water company expects to be
ready 20 furnish home made ice by the LIST
of June next. Parties are working the bus
mess up ii excellent style.
CLARENDON, April l5.-The new court
house viii be completed in about three
weeks and ready to move into. 1t is a
beauty.
Bolton, April 15-The artesian water
from the new wells proves excellent for
engine purposes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16

wenty-four inmates at the poor t..-m al
the present time, nine admitted during
the month and nine discharged.
The contract let to the Hepburn bridge
and construction company OF Cleveland,
Ohio. through their agent, W. W. NcN.lI-'
for the construction OF five iron nr'i- ;
for the sum of $40, 800, across tht following
streams. Ash creek, near ALE; BIZ Bear
creek, on Grapevine and Arlington road
Village creek. on Pleasant Point road D"eE
creek, on BurleSon road Deer creek u. ne
johnson station road.
The approval OF the official bond q j.. \.
Hood as constable At Arlington.
Felix O Duling furnished railroad 'ie:e.
to Miuera. Wells
Mrs. H. Pichard and children furnished
transportation TO Nlindeu, Nco.
.Ju1ies of view appointed for The fol-
lowing roads: Fort Worth and Ale, trrl
Helmkamp. I. \. J. Reeves. J. y. p.
Stanfield, ". T. Allen and \. j. a.I-
man.
Road from Johnson station and Jeiar
Hill road 10 Mansfield. Joseph Esg-aas.
John BIrlOn. Dan ZOOfeldt, JuhA Watson,
Jr., and William Wilson.
Claims to the amount Of abo" Ss,Y
allowed. The warrants Will r'' r-at, ..-
delivery Friday.
County surveyor ordered To mako ..-
veys for public road from the h.'-
stOckyards to near Iciries' residence,
right OF way TO be donated.
The court went in 4 body ii 3 p III. =.
examine the straight Grapevine rO-l
where the county convicts arr now q;
work, with view of making CERTAIN
changes in Riverside addition.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
TEXAS IN TYPE.
TEXAS CROPS AND WEATHER.

The fine rains which fell on Saturday and
Sunday nights in Laredo, says the Times
appear 10 have been general throughout
ms section OF country, aud Will prove OF
incalcuiable benefit to the stock interests.
Corn in Falls county is looking well and
great deal of cotton will be put in this
season. Rain is needed.
Prospects are bright for immense crops
around Terrell this year. The peach crop
VIII be full.
ITALY, April 14.-Farmers in this section
are well up with their work, and are now
rejoicing over the fine rain that came on
the night Of the 18th.
BoNHAM, April ia fine rain fell last
night, which was needed very much. Corn
and oats needed rain. Wheat looks fine
and promises an abundant yield. The late
cold weather IS thought not to have dam
aged fruit.
COOPER, April 13.-Farmers are smiling
this morning on account of the fine rain last
night. The blackbirdS are pulling up con-
siderable corn in some places in the county.
CLARENDON, April l4.-Acreage of wheat
IN Dcnley county compared with last year
shows increase of $50 per cent. Acreage
OF corn compared with last year shows in
crease of 500 per cent. Acreage Of oats
compared with last year shows increase of
500 per cent. Acreage of barley compared
with last year shows increase of 50per cent.
Wheat looks much better now than this
time last year when it made twenty bushels
on sod. Oats are up and doing finely. Good
stand Of corn up Grass is good grazing
Rain not needed. Gardens in fine condi
ton.
Good rains are reported from Bolton,
Nocona, Wichita Falls and Vernon.
ATLANTA, April l5.-The city and country
have been bOuutitully blessed with Il
good rain and every body wears L broad
smile.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
At Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. April 15.-When
the presidential train reached here at S 80
this morning fully 5000 people We're assem-
bled at the station. y salute of thirteen
descended from the steps of the train
in the Union depot, one OF the largest in
the South. The heavy pillars of the depot
were draped with the national colors, and
weaved in evergreens above the main exit
10 the street We're the words: Welcome
to President Harrison" The electric cars
were completely covered with flags and
bunting awaiting the party half
block from the Carter street entrance
of the depot. From the depot
arch to the cars two lines of policemen were
drawn up III full uniform. The reception
committee numbered fifty, and was COM
posed of leading citizens and representative
'colored men. The streets of the city were
crowded, the surrounding towns
literally contributing. The gaily
decorated electric cars, three in
number, rapidly conveyed the party to the
incline at the foot of the historic Lookout
mountain where the party remained few
moments. The cars We're again boarded
and the party returned 10 the city where
carriages were in waiting and the party
were driven through the principal
business houses along the line
of the presidents route We're handsomely
decorated flags and bunting floating from
every window. The public schools had
<uAen u holiday, and drawn in line on
80 ALDER avenue, the main residence
street, were thousands of school children
dressed in their Sunday clothes and waiv-
ing flags of welcome.
The stand from which the president
spoke and where he held q general re-
ception was profusely and tastefully dec
grated. The roof was hung with stars
and stripes and every bit of timber was
covered with the national colorS.
carpeted ard 4 contributor remarked as he
watched it being tackled down: i want
President Harrison TO wear out Brussels as
Blaine will wear Italy OUT
President Harrison was introduced by
Hon H Clay Evans, and was greeted with
deafening cheers.
The president spoke quarter of an hour
He was followed by Secretaries Wanna
maker and Proctor.
\ reception upon the stand followed,
mass of people passing hurriedly forward
TO shake hands with President Harrison.
At the station prior TO the presidents de-
parture crowd surrounded the observa-
ton platform, and men, women and chill
dren were lifted from their feet by the
surging mass. The president remained
ON the platform, shaking hands
with all who were lifted up
Among them were many women. As the
train pulled out shower of flowers thrown
from the crowd fell over the head and
Shoulders of the president At 30 the
train left for Atlanta amid huzzas
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16

At o'clock yesterday morning Mr. +
J. Slack wife of Maj. Thomas SLACK RE
neral this morning at 10 at the First Pres
byterian church, corner OF Calhoun .-.
Fourth streets. Missouri papers l.r-5=
copy.
Almost q half century ago these 2...
old people were uuiteG i'll marriage. y
more than 4 half century they taye '''-'
shipped in the Pres byteriau chl.,h
That strong. uuwavering faith that =
ported them through ife's early pron.se- ,'-5
terrible experiences of the war. after "'.--i
they were homeless: and the wears --.,-
then has sustained her unit. she gu-r.f
went to sleep in her Redeemer.
She will be laid 10 rest this mOrH't- ~
the side of her daughter. Mrs. !. {. S''.'
who preceded her many years AGO. ..~
there await the coming Of Him who-' IL.
gelic host shall shout, and they IA UT
asleep in Christ shall arise first ANA '-'--'
after there shall be no more parting
more tears. y FktL'D'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
TELEGRAPHlC BREVlTIES.

The Portuguese cabinet has resigned.
y ubasr about 10 be issued will expei
1900 Jews from Moscow
The Florida legislature yesterday began
20 be.ot for United States senator.
Fourteen thousand bales were offered
yesterday at the London wool sales.
Rich mincra. discoveries have been made
in tun state of San L4is PoJosi, Mex
Galveston lIas arranged IN elaborate pro
Erau,me for the entertainment of President
Harrison and his party.
The Observation-Disclosures claims commits
sion is finishing It's .a5orS Guatemalans
presented claims Of s.. 1889 and Mexicans
al Sl.J5,, -
The Chicago kinder rartuers are enIhusi-
astira-ly preparing Tor m elaborate cele-
brluuu of t'roabe,S birthday on April 81
which Wi. consist of =. grand national re-
union OF kiudcrrartucrs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
LOCALITIES.

An average of $50 persons pass up and
down in the Chamber of Commerce elevator
daily.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
to \. Z. Prichett and Miss Matte Beaver:
Ed H Nicholson and Miss Mamie Noal.
Officer R.C. MoseIey arrested one Johnnie
Edwards last night on charge OF criminal
assault. The matter will be investigated
to-day.
The revival services continue at St
Paul's Methodist Episcopal church. Inter
est is growing. Services begin at p. IN.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Don Adams, chief of the fire department,
received telegram from Chicago yester-
day bringing him the sad news of the death
OF the little daughter Of his sister, Mrs. Joe
Thompson.
Mr.. Angus c. Littleiohn of Fort Worth,
died in Marshall at the residence OF his
brother K. p. Littleiohn, April j., IT 800
p. IN He was buried al + o'clock yester-
day in Greenwood cemetery.
The ChiIdreu's mission band of the Cum
bertrand Presbyterian church will give So
cial at the Cumberland Presbyterian
| church. corner Fifth and Taylor streets
Friday night, April Il. AL are cordially
invited.
The Chamber of Commerce at its meeting
pEeS4NGu over ny MIDI s.LAS-siaAAN'
Endorsed the proposed Mal-teSt 10 be given
by the Como club and other organizations,
and ordered lis action made known 10
Chairman Canon.
Mrs. Don 5. Adams received telegram
yesterday from Macdalena, n NJ, from her
brother, Scott Reed, announcing the death
of her father. Capt. J. ID. Rect, who was
for years = citizen of Fort Worth and Tar
rant county. The remains Will probably be
brought here for burial.
The following gentlemen are delegates to
the Young Mems Christian association
state convention, which meets 1t Waco to-
morrow: Rev. Mr.. Caluon. " T Fakes.
II. W. Stone, f. Mont Rely. Mark Wright,
]. H. Hodges, W. \. Paddock, John Brown
AMI s. II. tulkersOu.
a very handsome specimen of the Yucca
grauditiora or Spanish dagger, OF, Is known
III Mexico, the pulqUe plant, IS in full bloom
in the yard OF j. II. Keller on First ana
RuSk streets. Ii IS an unusually fine SpeCi-
men, the blossoms being much larger than
usual.
Rey. H. b. Peuder is preaching a
series OF eloquent and Soul-stirriug ser
mons al Broadway Baptist church. He
keeps his audiences thoroughly Interested
throughout his discourseS. New members
are received al nearly every service.
Preaching every day this week At and
1:45 p. III.
Cards are out announcing that j. 5. Ken
nedy and Miss Etiie II. Armstrong will be
married Tuesday evening. April -, al the
First Methodist church AT 1:;0 p. II. Miss
Armstrong is the sister Of Mrs. Ragsdale,
wife of Rev. T. c. kagsdale Mr. Kennedy
is L son of Capt. o. :. Kennedy.
On April Officer X {. Moseley, while
patrolin% the South Side, came onto three
negroes back of j. ". Spencer's barn, who
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
IN THE JURY'S HANDS.
The Fate of John r. Hardin Undecided.
Commissioners Court.

The time of the criminal court in the
Forty-eighth district yesterday was occu-
pied with arguments in the case of John X.
Hardin, on trial for murder as an accom-
plice in the killing of Dick Townsend, one
Of the guards on Missouri Pacific train
during the strike OF 1885, the
killing occurring on April 3 of
that years. Some of the most mastery
pleading ever heard within the walls of the
courthouse was givensyesterday. The pros
ecuting attorney closed the case at els p.
IN. yesterday with remarkably strong
presentation of the law and evidence in the
case. Judge Stedman's charge to the jury
was a clear, concise statement and its
ability may be inferred when it is
stated that neither the prosecution nor the
defense could make any exceptions to it.
The case was given to the jury and at
7:30 p. N. court reconyened. At o'clock
the jury sent word that it was useless to
hold court any longer and it accordingly
adjourned until this morning.
Owing to the illness Of Judge Beckham
mo business was transacted in the Seven
teenth district court yesterday.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
The commissioners court in special
session transacted the following business:
Report of Thomas B. Maddox, showing
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
SPORTING.
Glove Contest at Galveston.

Special 10 the Gazette.
GALVESTON, Ten, April IA glove con-
test for i limited number OF rounds was
held in the opera house tonight between
H. Bernau, champion heavy weight, and
Arthur o. Upham, champion middle
weight of Texas. At 9:30 the Contentants
stepped into the ring, both 10 good form,
though Bernau was the heavier by
fifteen pounds and showed better training,
besides the advantage in height and length
of reach. Six GU &c gloves.
In the sixth round both men came up
strong. Uphan active. Upham led with
Il body blow. Bernau rushed Upham
against the ropes, the across the ring
and against the ropes. Beruau rushed
right and left Gu Upham's FACE.
Upham went down and was counted out rs
he was getting to his feet The contest
was for the gate receipts, thec-fourthS
going 10 the winner and one-fOurth To the
loser. 1t was one of the most vicious and
bloodiest contest ever seen in the ring in
Texas
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16

MANCHESTER, April l5.-The Guardian in
lis commercial article says: The tone is
not equal 10 that which characterized the
market II the close of last week.
Fewer houses have done average
business. Prices are occasionally
easier Some sellers have executed
+ fair amount Of business while others have
10 quotations. The slack season in India
trade IS rapidly approaching Moderate or
derS Tor China have been placed and
others are still pending. There is
. steady demand for minor foreign and
home markets. Despite the dearness of the
better grades of American cotton. the
abundance of the lower grades is leading
the spinnerS- of better grades to turn
their attention 10 lover kinds.
There is no improvement in the
yarn department. There is little export
business. \ portion Of the cloth producers
varieties, f4vorite shirtings. least prints
and other finishing clothes and some twills
and fancy goods are generally well sold.
Business in heavy goods IS poor
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
Not In 1t, But Game.

Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX. April 15.-Edward
Rhoades OF Seattle, Wash, and Clarence
Winters of Yoakum, Tex, fought for i
purse Of 500 before the Mission athletic
club tonight. The conditions We're Mar
Quis OF Queeusbury rules, tive-ounce
gloves, twenty foot ring.
weighed 49, pounds.
Winters was not in ii from the start. He
was knocked down five times in the first
round and five times i'll the second. He
was dead game and endeavorod 10 respond,
but was unable. When he went down for
the last time lie lay nine seconds, sore to
his knees and fell over on his back.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
At Birninchan.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 15.-Birming-
hams elaborate preparation for the re
ception of the president Tomorrow is com
piete Governor Jones and staff will be
here tonight and will leave at 7:15 O'Clock
tomorrow on the Georgia Pacific to meet
the presidential party at the Georgia line
and escort it to Birmingham. Governor
Jones will speak at the state line and the
president will reply. On the arrival here
Mayor Lane will deliver speech at the
depot a military and civic parade will escort
the party about the city and to the Caldwell
hotel. where the reception will be held. a
salute will be fred.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
Menpllis Races.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April l5-First race
One-half mile. Grey Goose won; Dollie
Mobiles, second; Freddie b, third. Time,
0:53
Second ce-Three-fomths of mile
aoxie, won: Lithingo, second; j. j., thirdl
Time, 1879.
Third race-One-half mile. Wightman
won, German second, Huron third Time,
O:5l$t.
Fourth race-One and one-sixteenth
miles. Fayette won Aiphonzo, second;
Bankrupt, third. Time, /: 52la.
Fifth race-One mile. Bertha won: VIII
low second, Red Star third. No time
gived
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-16
TEXAS SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.

and Sunshine, il Delta county, are going TO
unite and put up handsome church build
Ing.
Bolton, April 15.-Rev J. p Robinson
and Elder \. ii. NIonteith, are attending
the Central Texas Prcsbytery a. Ballinger.
E"y. Joe Jones, brother OF Sam Jones,
commenced l protractcG meeting a. the
Methodist church here to-day.