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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
DICK DUNCAN'S FRIENDS.
\ Plot to Murder the sheriff and Rescue
Duncan. who is Now in Jail at Eagle
Pass, Maverick County.
Special TO the Gazette.

EAGLE Pass. MAVERICK, COUNTY, TEX,
Aug. Sheriff Cooke has received letter
penned III the most evident good faith, and
warns him that au attempt viii be made to
rescue the notorious condemned. murderer,
Dick Duncan, and is written by 4 man who
accidentally overheard The piOtterS.
The rendezvous Of tie gang Is on Il lonely
ranch, whose name IS given. The plot in
cludcs the slaughter of the sheriff
and his deputies. Duacan formrer
cnnsorted with dcSperadoes and
and horse thieves, and the proposed res
rUers are his eN-CompauiOus. Il will be i'm
possible to prevent their assem-
ply, and it is probable that the
attempt wilEs be made, especially
as Eagle Pass is contiguous 10 a thinly set
tied portion of Mexico, with whose wiljs
and businesses the &eSpcradOeS are thor
oughly familiar. Sheriff Cooke has taken
every precaution, and if the conspirators
carry ont their intentions there Will be 4
large killing in The neighborhOod Of the
iail. Duncan is the criminal III whose be-
half an attempt was made To Overturn the
entire criminal code of Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Obtained Iniuuction>.

.." GaEb. Aug. Counsel for II.
" * Bros of Savannah. Ga have Oh
Judge O'Brieu OF the supreme
...yt.ous against The Merchants
Pr. '.. bank. Central national bank.
aH B-sRaraUd his assignee. Bcnja-
g. a..-.r.r. The Merchants bank is en-
.ruu ui~pOsiUg Of surety bonds of
o. Savannah and Atlantic railway com
i al.l NOTE Of S3O,o coo Of the Muscogee
r' .--a-e company Of Columbus, pledged
" 8. he pauh 10y Backer. The Central ma
lies. IS restrained from diSpoSing OF 1863
a7 If stock Of national bank of Savan-
Z also pledged by Backer.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
TEXAS EXHIBIT CARS.
The Attraction at the Central Illinois Fan
Governor Hubbard and Senator
PETER Make Speeches
Special to the Gazette

VIRGINIA, Ill, Aug. THE attraction
at tine Central Illinois fair and encampment
yesterday was the Texas exhibit cars. Ex-
Governor Hubbard of Texas, Senator ".
A. PETER OF Kansas, and Senator John
NJ. Palmer from this state, Were pres
ent. Senators Palmer and PETER arrived
on the noon train, and after dinner. accom-
panied by Governor Hubbard. We're driven
to the grounds. Senator Palmer intro
duced Governor Hubbard, who in an hours
address, told the people OF the wealth and
resources of the Lone Star state. Senator
PETER followed the governor in speech in
which he said the farmers were the prey OF
Wall street and capitalists, and advocated
more money aud at 4 less rate of interest.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Emperor Williams Leg.

LONDON, Aug. Notwithstanding the
reports that the injury sustained By En-
peror William when he slipped and fell
upon the wet deck of the imperial yacht
Hohenzollcrn was slight, and that he was
able to walk on the deck next Gay with his
leg bandaged, it has been decided that he
will remain at Kiel, where he has arrived
from his trip TO Norway, for two weeks. so
that his injury may be attended to. This
will prevent him from attending the review
of the Guards, but it is his Nlaiesty's inten-
ton to attend the maneIIvres of the Bava-
rian and Austrian troops. which will be
held later in the season.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
DisastrOuS Floods.

SAN Francisco, CAL, Aug. 7.-Auckland
advices of July IA to 16 are to the effect
that great flood, and something like a
18th, the waters in the harbor rose above
the level of the surrounding towns, and
several small vessels were sunk. Factories
along the riverside were submerged, as was
also a great number OF houses on the south
side of the river in Toork. In South Rich
mond, another suburb of Melbourne, the
whole streets were submerged, and 20OO
people were rendered homeless. Business
Is almost suspended il the city, and efforts
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
C0L0RED MILITIA.
The Arrangement Committee for the State
Encampment and the san Antonio
Council Cannot Agree.
Special 10 the Gazette.

SAN ANTONIO, Ten. Aug THE colored
people applied to the city council for San
Pedro park 10 use as the site for the state
encampment of colored militia, which runs
from the oath to the Both of this month.
The council granted the request, barring
the negroes out of the pavilion and the
ground Immediately around the pavilion
The negroes refused, and have secured am
pie grounds in another portion of the city.
Companies from Galveston, Austin and
other cities are expected. There seems to
be no ground for the action of the council
save racial prejudice
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Bound Over at Denison.
Special to the Gazette.

DESIsoS. GRAYsoN COUNTY, TEX, Aug
ust Newt Weber, the white man
charged with criminaly assaulting ten
year-old negro girl named Hawkins, Wed
ncsday night was given preliminary hear
ing before Justice Hughes to-day and was
bound over in the sum of $500 to await the
action of the grand jury. The evidence was
very conclusive, the little girls story being
very straight and corroborated by circum-
stantial evidence which points towards his
guilt. He went to Jail in default of bond
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Attempt to Rob the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE secretary of
the treasury has been informed that an at
tempt will be made during this month To
rob the treasury by strong band organized
for that purpose. The plan is TO start fires
in various parts of the city, and when ths
attention of the policemen is diverted, 10
overpower the treasury watchmen and loot
the vaults. The information came in let
ter signed "King of Tramps," leader OF the
bank. The letter was referred to the cap
tain of the watch
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Letter Carriers' Convention.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. AT this morn.
ing's session of The letter carriers national
convention the committee TO which J. A.
Bells resolution on egualizing letter car
'riers' salaries was referred yesterday re-
ported, recommending the adoption of the
resolution, and after some discussion tho
report was adopted. The report of the
committee on constitution and bylaws,
which calls for slight changes, was adopted,
The finance committee reported in favor OF
simplifying the bookkeeping of the associ
alton,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08

seriously III at his home and could not be
seen. Other parties Interested refused 10
give any information. Mr. Scbmertz was
president of the Third National
bank of this city. president
OF the chamber OF commerce
and member OF the national bankers ex-
ecutive committee. Among outsiders his
embarrassment was attributed 10 the heavy
decline in natural gas stock and the failure
OF several shoe concerns in the East and
here. Those who ought 10 know say the
failure will in no wise affect the Third ma
tiOnal bank
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Tramp Killed IN n Wreck

HOOVER, Ill, August Am east-oound
vestibuled train ran into fast freight train
damaging the passenger trains engine. mail
and express cars, and wrecking four grain
cars. Engineer Frank Clark was badly
scalded. Fireman Henry Opel was severely
cut on the head. The mail clerks were A.
j. Mourning, seriously, and Louis Gerke.
sligtsly hurt. The express messenger was
slightly injured. a tramp named David
tilly was killed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Ice Machine COMPANY Assigns

CINCINNATI, ONO. Aug. THE Bly,
Meyer Ice Machine company. doing bust
ness on Eighth street, between Harriet and
Mclean avenue, made an assignment for
the benefit of creditors this morning The
company has an extensive trade all over the
United States and South America. The re-
ceivclS'arc Edward WOrthington and Fred
Dus>ey. Liabilities, 100000: assets, 5000
Oon. The assignment was entirely vOlun-
lMilE made, and made in order to more
readily effect the reorganization of the
company.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
THE RED-BONE MASSACRE.
Serious Reports Come in from the Logging
Camps-Oficers at Work.

Special 10 the Gazette.
LAKE CHARLES, La, Aug. T-Meager and
conflicting were the reports received herd
to-day from the logging camps, where thd
massacre occurred last Sunday All that
can he substantiated is that officers
are in the vicinity and are en-,
deavoring to arrest the leaders Of
the red-bone party. Messengers from thu
scene are hourly expected here bearing in.
formation from the officers. Until their ar
rival nothing more can be learned. Rp
morS were circulated here to-day that mort
friends of the murdered white men have
gone in that direction. II was also reported
that a number of red bones from the ad
joining parish are en- route to the logging
camps Though these reports are freely
circulated, they, as YET, have not been SUB.
stantiated
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
The CoIorado.s Conr,e Changea

san DIEGO, CAL. Aug. The Yuma
correspondent says a report brought in by
Cocopah Indians states that an earthquake
on the 30th ult. resulted il changing the
course of the Colorado river Ii has left It's
old bed and now flows through crevasse
forty feet wide aud thousands of feet long
The report is not generally believed, but
one result of the earthquake was the re
ncwed activity of the volcanoes i'll the Co
copah region. Earthquakes also caused
great tidal wave At the head of the Gulf of
California
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Another Attempted Murder in
the Notorious Wh;techapel.
A SEVENTY-YEAR-OLD WOMAN.
Her Throat Cut-A Desperate Struggle with
the Assassin Melbourne Adyices.
Give the Particulars of a Disastrous Flood.
Towns Inundated and Thousands
Made Homeless-River Vessels
go Down-Lives Lost.
Jack the Ripper Abroa d.

LONDON, Aug. AT an early hour this
morning in Whitechapel, an old woman
named Wolfe, aged seventy years. was
attacked by a nan supposed to be
Jack the Ripper. He cut her throat ana
stabbed her again and again. The woman
bled profuseiy and WAS found by a passing
policeman dying and in an unconscious
condition. There is no clew to the as
Sassiu
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08

learned, on investigation, that he had gone
westward. Constable Loving and his dep
utics were after him all day yesterday, but
without finding him. a telegram received
tonight from Gainesville states that the
team and vehicle have been found in Gaines
Vile, but the man mas made his escape.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Things at a Standstill in Chilli.

san DIEGO, CAL, August An officer of
the Pensacola says that neither party in
Chill has made much progress. but should
Balmaceda's new ships arrive in good shape
the insurgents will be defeated.
The reported sinking of the Pensacola's
launch is untrue. Both parties are well
supplied with arms and ammunition.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Hand NIanglcd.

r-l. 10 the Gazette.
->lsoN. GRAYsoN COUNTY, TEX. Aug =
rauau named j. F. NIaxey, employed on
wagon oTIuge being constructed across
h-' river north of the city, got his hand
'---a, IN the cog wheels Of derrick this
o.. .-..ng and ii was terribly mangled, neces-
b..tiug the amputatiOu Of three fingers
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
A HEAVY FAILURE.
Pittsburg, Pa, Business and Financial
Circles Startled.

PITTsBURG. Pa. Aug. 7.-Business and
financial circles were startled tonight by
the report that w E. Schmertz, the most
extensive shoe manufacturer in this section
and head of several financial and mercan-
tile institutions, had failed. Upon
investigation it was found that he had con-
fessed judgment amounting 10 S233, 600
The cause OF the failure or liabilities could
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
A Young Lady Killed by Lightning.

sSIJtVI4I 10 tLV NdZtLLt
BRENNAN, WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tex,
Aug. Near Independence. in this county,
Annie Raabe, girl of sixteen. was water
ing horses during thunderstorm yester-
day. She took refuge under tree, which
was shriveled by lightning. and she was in
stantly killed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
A Team Transaction.

DENIsoN, GEAYsoN COUNTY, Ten, Aug
Two days ago man hired a team and
buggy from The Excelsior livery stable here
lor me ostenSible purpose of going over to
q ranch he claimed to own in the Indian
!rrltOry He insisted on not having 4
driver. On not returning III the time ne
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08
Killed by "a Railroad Train.

Special to the Gazette
BRENNAN, WASHINGTON COUNTY. TEX,
Aug. Reid Str;bling, clerk at Clay
Station, in this county. on attempting TO
boar train missed his hold and was
killed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08

Still. F.Ge. Aug. It Chairman Clarlison
e. .a.' u.. Republican committee will
! ..-. .a.ga To assist in the campaign
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
THE ORPHANS FAIR.
1t Closes Last Evening in Every Way
Success.

1t Closes Last Evening in Every Way
a Success.
The Orphans fair, which closed last
evening, was probably the most success
full undertaking of the kind ever held in
the city. Mr.. McGarry, who has been
master of ceremonies during the week,
deserves great credit.
The attendance last evening was ex-
ceptionally large, and the financial result
of the fair must be eminently satisfac-
tory.
The music last evening by the Rick
family was most enjoyable. The pro-
gramme contained march, Grueck auf
Faust; an overture by Herman, En-
chantment, and polka, with cornet
solo by Miss Alice Rick, who deserves
special praise for her clear tone and exc
cution. This was followed by a Scotch
medley by Damare and fantasia by
Rolheson, Salute to Erin, by Lamotte,
and waltz de concert by Slohbe, in
which Miss Martha Rick played zylo-
phone solo most acceptably.
The booths did rushing business,
very few articles being left over, every
body had pleasant time, and the fair
closed amid many regrets that it was
not to continue longer.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
IMAGINARY INTERVIEWS

did not see the gentlemen men
toned below, nor did any of them talk
as follows, SO these little interviews will
possess an especial value.
Congressman Bowers-It is very hard
to be obliged to dictate political matters
for Los Angeles. This business of chang
ing names of postoffices and appointing
postmasters is very hard work. But I
notice that all the Republicans up here
like it, SO [ will continue to struggle
with these problems. Isam thinking of
having the name of Los Angeles changed
to Bowerloa.
Governor Markham have not been
as a witness before the grand jury,
though of course l am in full sympathy
with the work of that body. While 1
was not witness, l had conversations
with members which | found very in
teresting.
Gen. z. P. Johnson-No, l am not a
candidate for the congressional nomina-
tion. l am for Lindley or Hazard.
Mayor H. T. Hazard-No, am not a
candidate for the congressional nomina-
ton. I am for Johnson or Lindley.
Hervey Lindley-No, am not can
didate for the congressional nomination.
/ am for Hazard or Johnson.
Abbot Kinney-This protective tariff
is an imposition. Why, the duty on
gum shoes is almost prohibitive.
Gen. E. Bouton, foreman of the grand
jury-I have become an expert on fur
niture. [ did not think it is as expen-
sive as it is. l have priced considerable
OF it lately.
Ex-Mayor Bryson-It is very hard to
do good in this world. People so
quickly put a wrong construction on a
fellows motives. find the world is
full OF suspicious people.
Hon. J. f. Crank-I am beginning to
think electricity is very dangerous.
have experienced a number of severe
shocks from it, and they have left some
injurious effects.
Col. j. M. G. Marble-The report that
l am editing a Ready Letter Writer is
unconfrmed.
General Sherman, president of the
Electric road-A cable is not reliable.
1 never send communications to Europe
by it. No, am no longer in the buy,
sell, or fight business.
G. A. Dobinson-The greatest dra-
matte event on record will be the pro-
duction of the musical farce comedy l
am writing Do you know there is no
dramatic work which contains so much
that is elevating as farce comedy. Mine
will have number of entirely novel fea-
lures, such as an Irishman, Dutch
man, singing and dancing soubrette
and some chorus girls. All the men in
the company will wear their hands in
their pockets. A SCR1BBLER.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

THE mere suggestion that Queen Vic
toria is suffering from serious illness is
calculated to startle the world. And
yet when it is borne in mind that she
was crowned queen fifty-four years ago
there is nothing improbable in an an
nouncement that might reach us any
day that she was dying or dead. The
public had become accustomed to the
idea that England's sovereign would
live to great age, and probably survive
her son, the Prince OF Wales Specula-
tions about human longevity, however,
are the most uncertain of all surmises.
particularly when the age of three
score years and ten has been passed, as
it has in the case of Victoria. The later
kilograms discredit the rumor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
THE FAIR ACCOUNT RENDER.

The agricultural fair and the race
programme for the week, closed yester-
day in blaze of glory. The premiums
and awards of the former are to be
found elsewhere. So good an authority
on turf matters as Capt. Tom Merry
assured the writer that the great four
cornered trot yesterday at the park beat
anything he had ever seen on the coast,
not excepting the great contest years
ago between Rarus, Goldsmith Maid,
Occident and Lucy. The attendance
was something out of all precedent. 1t
is pleasant indeed to know that both
the exchequers OF the sixth district
agricultural society and the chamber
of commerce will be overfowing as "a
result of this generous patronage. Los
Angeles county only receives $4,000 from
the state treasury, while Sacramento
county gets $4,000; but, all the same,
our exhibits and performances in all
lines were electrical and phenomenal.
We have at last attained our true status
as a sporting center and as a region un-
exampled for the protean prodigality,
beauty and value of its products.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

THE Examiner says that the Democ-
racy of the city and county of San
Francisco has been reorganized, and
that, in consequence, at the election
next year, thirty thousand Democrats
will stand in line at the polls there.
This is a cheering and sanguine view of
the matter. We hope that it will be
realized, and we should not be at all
surprised if it were. Our San Francisco
contemporary takes the ground that the
abolition of Buckley's club system is
great gain to the Democracy. We
heartily agree with it. The HERALD has
always taken the position that the club
style of managing primaries admitted
of gross corruption and bossism, and it al
ways fought its introduction into Los
Angeles. The precinct and ward pri-
maries should be held without any in
termediaries, and with the aid OF the
Porter law they can be so held without
danger OF being over-slaughed by pro-
fessional heelers. Buckley being gone,
his system should be sent after him.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
IN SOCIETY.
10-21-3nn

Happy were the faces and merry were
the hearts of the young people who as
sembled by invitation at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Raburn, 466 Cres-
cent avenue, on Wednesday evening.
The occasion was in honor of Mrs. Ra-
burns Sunday school class. San enjoy
able time" was the programme for the
evening, and it was faithfully carried
out to the entire satisfaction Of every
BODY present. There were games and
social conversation, followed by dellc-
ious refreshments. Among those present
were: Radie and Eta Whitcomb,
Carrie Adams, Misses Minnie and Lucy
White, Lottie Conner, Rena Raburn,
Grace Hezekiah, Laura Myers, Mary
Spear, Lizzie Clinton, Ettie and Ettie
Gordon, Flora Marine, Lou Cahill, Belle
Helm, Alice Hanly.
%*x
A very pleasant surprise party was
given in honor of Miss Mabel Wilson, at
5l2 Macy street, last evening. After a
few games refreshments were served.
Among those present were: Misses Eva
Noble, Ethel Todd, Mary Baily, Pearl
Harmon, Louise Kingsbury, Lillian
Packard, Ida Nustede, May Ramos, An
ME Ramos and Messrs. Percy E. Fuller,
Harry Wise, Ernest Wise, Harry Osborn,
Will Harmon, Johnnie Madison, Dan Rob-
inson, j. Tanning, Eppie Peck, Robert
Quidde, Gilbert Sutter, Ernest Bailey,
Harry Lloyd and Charles l. Mosteller.
NY
F. L. Babe who is connected with the
circulating department of the HERALD
will be married to Clara NJ. Spring,
daughter of Mr.. G. G. Spring, this after
noon at the Boyle Heights Presbyterian
church by the pastor, Rev. w. S. Young,
Mr.. and Mrs. Babe will go to house
keeping at 3S5 Sichel street, East Los
DR.. Francis L. Haynes and Mrs. Hardie
at dinne-, Wednesday, At
torney- General and Mrs. Hart, Mrs.
NJ. Hughes, Miss Victoria Wilmer, Miss
Frances Maurice, Mr.. John Wigmore
and Drs. John R. and Robert w.
Haynes.
~
The marriage of Miss Bertha Marion
Hodgkins and Mr.. Arthur w. Fisher is
announced to take place in December.
~
Jay E. Hunter, the attorney, left
yesterday for short trip to Texas.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

We PUBLISH elsewhere from the San
Francisco Examiner some interesting
items about the furnishing of the Whit
tier reform school. We have been
cognizant of these matters for some
time past, but have not exploited them,
as local feeling and personal proposes
sions have counted for something with
us. But it is the business of a news
paper to expose any shortcomings in
details of public administration wher-
ever found. 1t ought "to hew to the
line, let the chips fall where they may"
There are few men who know how to
attend to their personal interests better
than Governor Markham, as his "Dear
Pard' letter shows. This amiable and
interesting gentleman, of the winning
ways, bland manner, hypnotic fist and
cast-iron smile, is not only governor Of
California but also the head of the Los
Furniture company. This is a
dual relationship which admits of de-
velopments almost as peculiar as those
which arose in the case Of DR.. Jekyll and
Mr.. Hyde.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

THE battle for the Searles millions
opens with first blood for the Methuen
architect. The court below has decided
to admit the will to probate, and the
fight will have to be fought out in the
appellate tribunal. If it is true that
Timothy Hopkins was offered large
sum to compromise the caseit looks very
much as if he were very unwise not to
have acquiesced.' 1t is alleged that Tim
othy was very ungrateful to his adopted
mother, that ne shadowed her with de-
tectives and tried to load her up with
the idea that her wicked partners, Stan
ford, Croeker and Huntington, desired
to defraud her. 1t was probably this
oversharp practice on the part of Tim
that led to the formation Of the cele-
brated partnership between Mr.. and
Mrs. Searles and the Messrs. Stillman
and Hubbard. From that moment his
name, to employ the vulgar parlance OF
the day, was "Dennis." One of the law
members OF the firm was not long in
coming out to California and getting on
Tins tracks, with the natural effect OF
exciting great indignation upon the part
of the woman who had been so
kind to him. The way these lawyers
wound themselves into an estate of $780,
100000 reminds one of the easy glide of
great serpent. Perhaps the classicex-
ample of the Laoco0n is the best par
allel that could be cited. At all events,
the outcome OF the whole thing thus
far is to establish a great discounton in
gratitude.