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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
TOWN AND COUNTY.
A Plea for Pardon.

Jake johnson of this city has received
letter from John Wesley Hardin, who has
been in the penitentiary for fourteen years,
serving twenty-five years term, in which
was u petition addressed to Governor Hogg
asking that Hardin be pardoned. The letter
preferred the request that Mr.. johnson
would interest himself in getting the Sig
natures of influential business men to the
petition, and promise If the prisoner was
released and permitted to return TO his
family, from which he had been separated
SO long, that he would so long as he lived
lead an upright and honorable life. Mr..
johnson at once took the petition in hand
and in a short time had the signatures of
Judge r. L. Beckham, Judge Harris,
County Attorney Gillespie, County Clerk
King, District Clerk Taylor, Sheriff Rich.
ardson, Capt NJ. B. Lloyd, Col William
Harrison, Capt. e. B. Harold and long
list of tine leading citizens.
Petitions similar to this one are in
circulation in different cities, and they
will be presented to Governor Hogg about
the 18th of the present month. Hardin
was convicted in one of the lower counties,
having been captured in Florida after a
long hunt by detectives. He was indicted
for murder and other crimes, all of them
growing out of deadly feud existing be-
tween two factions in South Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
LITTLE RUBlE LOST.
A Tsn-year-oId Boy wandsrs Fro N
Bridgeport in Wise County--SearchIng
Parties Out-watch for Him.
Correspondenco Of the Gazette.

Correspondence of the Gazette.
BRIDGEPORT, WISE COUNTY. TEX, Feb.
Con the morning of the third OF this
month, little Rubie the ten-year-old son Of
Frank Collier, who resides one mile west
Of this place deserted his home and has
mySteriously disappeared. On the morn
ing Of the third Mr.. Collier sent little Rubie
to town TO take horse to Henry letters.
after delivering the horse to Mr.. letters he
then went to the postofice and inquired for
fathers mail, aSkinf the postmaster to let 1t
remain in the box until he returned, at the
same time stating that he was gong TO visit
the school at this place and that he was
liable to lose it while playing with the
scholars. Then leaving the postoffice he
at once repaired to the school house. After
remaining there few hours he took his
departure, as was supposed at the time, for
home, but he never returned. On the
following day the news Of the missing child
spread like fire over the country, and in a
few hours hundreds of men were securing
the country for the lost boy. They at
length heard of him about six miles north
of this place on the Decatur road, but were
unable to gam any further information, for
on arriving at that place all traces of tina
little wanderer was lost. To day hundreds
of men are securing the country for miles
for the missing child. Little Rubie is ten
years Of age light complexioned, and slea-
der built, walks with head and shoulders
thrown back. The authorities at Fort
Worth, and other cities are respectfully
requested TO watch for the missing boy,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11

Institutes which by unanimous vote Of
the association she was requested to fur
nish the press for publication. Mr.. F. E
". Scruggs made an address upon the same
subject.
State Superintendent Carlisle was called
upon and made q characteristics address,
full Of PLATA, practical truths. clothed in
the simplest language, and delivered with
out parade or ostentation. He said, among
other things that be was glad to attend the
meeting of this association, not only be-
cause Of his former relations with II, but
also because it was recognized over the
state as one OF the most progressive and
successful organizations of the kind in
Texas. Other portions of the state had
been benefited by many things which had
originated in this association. He had been
In cores ponGence recently with an able
aud efficient county superintendent about
some plans which that official had IN view,
and in which he felt a deep interest. If
those plans were carried out his purpose
was 10 suggest them to all the counties.
He hoped that Superintendent Pool would
have the hearty cooperation of the people
and other officials in perfecting the work
in which he was engaged.
Superintendent w. H. Pool then delivered
short address in his usual happy and
forceful style, urging the teachers to have
each for his own use a copy of the text
book used by each class he had in charge,
and insisting that parents ought to have
absolute control of the school children
while at home, and the teacher while in
school.
The last topic on the programme was "a
Plea for Our Mother Tongue" by PROBES
sor Alex Hogg of Fort Worth, being an
elegant and eloquent address delivered ten
years ago by Professor aogg at Bryan.
The following resolutions were offered by
Mr. n. L. Graham OF Bedford and adopted:
Whereas, we the members of the Tarrant
County teachers association, have been
most Hospitality entertained by the people
of Grapevine while in their midst, and
whereas the Cotton Belt railroad has
courteously given special rates for this oc-
casion.
OBe it resolved, That our sincere thanks
are hereby rendered to the citizens of
Grapevine and the management of the
Cotton Belt road for their kindness.
Adjourned to meet in Fort Worth Satur-
day, March 5, 1892
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
DEATHS.

Bowie-Rev. ]. G. Ward, February l.
Childress-Mrs. Anne Steam, January "a.
Comanche-Mrs. Florence Green, Feb.
ruary l.
Corsicana-Mr. Jessie Beasley, Feb
ruary t
Collin county-Mr. woOdson Bale, jan
uary 80.
Crockett-Mrs. Susie Carlton, January
81
Coleman-Miss Fannie Day, January 81
Caldwell-Mrs. Janette, February l.
Grandview-Mr. John T. Holiday, Feb
ruary l.
Espuela-Mr. F. NJ. Wilson, January &c
Gainesyille-Mrs. John Hendricks, Feb.
ruary4
Greenville-Mrs. Fannie Redmond, Feb
ruary 2.
Houston-Mrs. Thomas Donohue, Jan.
uary 90.
1taiy-Miss Mary Eddelman, December
Iowa Park-Mr. Enoch Baskus, Jan,
uary 81.
Lampasas-Mrs. Sallie Maloney, January
&c: Mrs. w. B. Berry, January q.
Lipscombe-Mrs. W. L Brown, JAM
uary %.
Sherman T. H Jones. February l.
Tyler-Mr. Martin Castle, January %
Waco-Mrs. S. B. Pierce, January 81.
Wills Point-Nliss Hattie Huf, F'ebru'
ary l.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
An ALLEGED ASSAULT.
The Serious Charge Made Against hIr.
Bradley.
From Saturdays Daily.


Last evening Officer Bryant arrested a
man by the name Of r. G. Bradley for an
alleged attempted assault on Miss Matte
Gaud, an employee of the Avenue hotel.
Bradley, it is said, lives in the country near
this city, and came to the Avenue hotel
Thursday afternoon aud registered for bed
aud breakfast. The next morning he gave
up the room he had occupied and nothing
more was seen of him till late yesterday af
ternoon. In the meantime he had visited
the wagonyard, where ne had a horse, and
several other places, and it was noticed that
he acted strangely. At about $50 he re-
turned to the Avenue hotel and went up
stairs to the room he had occupied the
night before. He spoke to no one about
going to the room although
the clerk was in the office and he had regis
tered of that morning. Miss Gaud oc-
cupied the room just across the hail. and
Bradley, hearing hear, opened his door jnst
as the young lady was coming out of her
room. He beckoned to her TO come into
the room, but his only answer was threat
from the young lady that she would report
him at the Office if he molested her further.
He was only few feet from her, and TAX
ing a few steps forward he caught her by
the arm and shoulder and forced her into
the room. Miss Gaud screamed for help
and Bradley released her and made his
escape from the hotel She came down to
ported what had happened. B. F. Wallis,
the proprietor of the hotel, at once found
Officer Bryant and started out to find
Bradley. He was found q while later,
identified and taken to the county jail,
where he will be held to explain his action.
Miss Gaud, the young lady in the case, is
from the country and has been in the en-
ploy OF Mr.. Wallis since October last. She
il modest young woman and MIR. Wallis
gives her the best of characters.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
Mr.. Pendleton Speaks.

GRoEsBECK, LIMESTONE COUNTY, TEX,
Feb. 7.-Lieutenant GovernorG. G. Peudle-
ton spoke here yesterday evening and at
night. His speech was delivered last night
at the opera house to large and apprecia-
tive audience. His speech was thoroughly
democratic. He stated that if Mr. Mills was
elected to the United States. as he hoped
he would be, that he, Pendleton, would be
q candidate for congress. He favors the
free and unlimited coinage of gold and
silver, the money of the constitution; he
believes in free trade. he believes IN cutting
down expenses and speedy return TO the
old time Democracy. His speech was lis
tened to throughout with masked attention,
and it was indeed good speech.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
SKULL AND BON ES.
All That Could be Found OF Family of
Mexicans After Bears Had Ra1ded
Their Ranches.
Special to the Gazette.

special 10 the Gazette-
Las VEGAS, n. NJ, Feb 8.-News has
just reached here of the most horrible
casually which occurred on the range
about ten miles southwest of Harvey's
ranch. at the head waters of Gallinas river,
a Mexican with his wife and two children,
aged seven and twelve, lived in one of the
natural parks of the mountain where they
attended herd of sheep. The vicinity is
known to be one where great many silver
tip grizzly bears are seen every year, but as
these animals rarely attack o person unless
wounded it was supposed that there was no
danger in living in such an insulated place.
Some hunters who had their camp in
Harvey's park went over the range to look
for game and reached the cabin of the Mex
lean late in the afternoon. They found no
one at the house and the place looked as if
it had been deserted for some time The
sheep were wandering over the park with
no one to care for them. An investigation
revealed the fact that the whole family had
been killed by bears and eaten by the fero-
cious brutes. The only remnants of the
family which could be found were the
crushed bones of the man and woman and
the heads of the woman and one child. 1t
is supposed that the place must have been
ransacked by lear and upon being dis
turbed the animal turned upon whichever
one OF the family interrupted it and then
during the fight which followed destroyed
the entire family. Alonzo Myers, one of
the hunters, says that he has seen seven
bears at once in the mountains.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
HENDERSON'S GHOST.
1T HAUNTED HENRY JONSON
WHEREVER HE WENT.
Called for Retribution and Justice.
A Wealthy Mans Will
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
WEST UNION. KAN, Feb. S.-Influenced
by a visitor which II his morbid state he
claimed was the spirit of the man upon
whom years before he had inflicted a griev-
Gus wrong, Henry Jonson made his last
will and testament leaving the whole Of his
ample fortune to charity and died cursed
by his children and devoted wife, who by
the strange terms of the will are left with
81 each. When the will was presented for
probate. notice was fled by the widow and
children that every legal effort would be
made to break the instrument and revert
the property to them as lawful and legal
heirs.
When Henry Jonson was young man of
twenty-five he was assistant cashier in
bank in his home town. In the bank with
him in the position of confidential clerk to
the president was Edward Henderson, his
dearest friend. The two roomed together,
went into society together and were
notable example of modern Damon and
Pythias. Jonson was gay and inclined TO
be dissipated while Henderson was the re-
verse. After patronizing the gaming table
for week Jonson realized that unless he
could secure $4,000 cash within two days he
would be dlshonored and perhaps impris-
oned. He knew that his roommate carried
the combination to the bank safe and that
this was the only recourse. While his
friend slept he tapped the safe. The con-
fident;al clerk was arrested tried and con-
victed while the false friend wept crocodile
tears.
The shame and disgrace bore ESQ heavily
upon him that he died in jail with his SEN
tence half completed. Jonson proSpered
in business, married well. and 10 all appear
ances was wealthy, upright man of bust
ness. But six months before his death he
was harassed by strange and uncanny Wis
itor, which followed him in his business
ODaratiOnS WAS his constant attendant
when he tried to drown his remorse, and at
night the footboard Of his bed was where
he found rest.
In vain he tried to shake it of. 1t was
relentless as fate; 'retribution and justice"
was its hollow answer TO the despairing
question Of what it wanted. Influenced as
he stated in a note written shortly before
his death, by this revengeful spirit of his
wronged friend, the wealthy banker left
the whole of his fortune to charitable in
situations hoping thus to ease his con-
science
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
Gigantic Coal Deal.

New YORK. Feb. S.-Rumors OF gigantic
deal between the coal producing companies
continue current, and traders in the stock
exchange believe the report that an agree
ment has been made with an immense
syndicate to handle the immense output
and pay owners of all coal lands 25 cents
per ton royalty on all coal taken by them,
provisions being made that the syndicate
shall have the exclusive right and that
royalties shall amount in the aggregate to
0,000.000 year. There is little doubt
some deal is being arranged. 1t is under
stood the syndicate reported to have been
formed will establish joint agency for the
sale of coal at large distributing points, and
that the present sales agents system will
be abolished
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
TRYING TO GUST RANKIN.
The County Clerk UnpIeasantness OF
Fayette County BubblIng Up Again.


Fayette County Bubbling Up Again.
Special to the Gazetre.
LAGRANGE, FAYETTE COUNTY, TEX, Feb.
S.-The county clerk embrogiio has assumed
another phase On the 3rd inst there was
fled in the district clerks Office an in
formation upon the relation Of Jo-
seph Ellinger, P. E. Eamunbon, W. w.
Lunn, H. Miller and F. G. Helm. The
document is quite lengthy, and charges the
present sincum bent. Johu-W. Rankin, with
official misconduct in this-that he has will
fully and corruptly removed from
the county of Fayette, and has
thereby abandoned and vacated the office
of county clerk of Fayette county, and fails
to give the Office his supervision, and asks
that he be suspended from Office and that
some competent person be appointed to fill
the office until he can be legally ousted
therefrom. {
There is q desperate effort being made to
take Rannn's Office from him. The rumor
is current that Judge Feichmuller Will in
vacation suspend Rankin and take the Office
from him and mis- deputies. and will appoint
James p. Ellinger to fill the vacancy until
the litigation terminates.
MIR. Ellinger was the appointee of the
commissioners court on January s. The
contest viii be vigorous one.
Rankin. of tcourse, denies having aban-
doned his residence in this county or of
having vacated his Office, but that he is
temporarily absent on account of his wife'S
health and to avoid being killed by his
enemies here or of having to kill some of
them.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
vELAsco,s IMPROVEMENT.
What Col Pennant of Wichita Falls
Thinks of the Deep-Water Port.

Thinks of the Deep-Water Port.
Col. o. H. Pennant of Wichita Falls was
in the city yesterday. The colonel is one of
the many who believe in the future of
Velasco. A GAZETTE reporter saw him
Yesterday at the Pickwick and engaged him
in conversation regarding what was being
done at Velasco at the present time. While
speaking of the city at the mouth of the
Brazos, he waved eloquent and enthusi-
astlc. He said: There are scores of rea-
sons to lead one to think that Velasco will
be the most important place on the gulf
coast OF course the paramount reason Is
the fact that she has deep water, but aside
reasons One OF these reasons is
that the country tributary to
Velasco is as fertile and rich in natural re-
sources as the valley of the Nile. In fact,
the quality of the land from both places
was tested at the Paris exposition, and the
black loan that was taken from the valley
of the Brazos near Velasco was declared
more fertile than that brought from
the Nile. It is specially adapted to
the raising of garden truck and
this business can be engaged in
for twelve months of the year and could be
made q source of profit to farmers of this
class. The richness of the soil around We
laSco is one of the most important features,
and ono that is recognized by all.
''In very few years Velasco, like all
towns and cities, will need a public park
In this she is peculiarly blessed. Two and
a half miles from the courthouse
lies the most beautiful natural
park I ever saw. 1 have seen Central
park, Lincoln park, Washington park,
Tower Grove park, and nearly all of the
parks of this country that are noted for
their beauty, and l must say that nature
has done more for the park contiguous to We
lasco, and has beautited it far more than the
landscape gardener with all his art has done
for the parks have mentioned. II contains
about one thousand acres, is luXuriant
with vegetation and filed with the state
lest live oaks. With small expense it
could be made paradise in which the peo-
pie of Velasco and her visitors could luxu-
rate.
''How is the town gowing1 Like it al
ways has since first the people be-
gnu to appreciate the natural
advantages of Velasco. But the growth
has been particularly rapid since the public
sale. Buildings have been erected very
fast, and are nearly all of brick. tell you,
Velasco will before long be the
Mecca of thousands. She sits smiling
at the mouth of the Brazos
the bay to partake of her hospitality, drink
of her pure artesian water, battle in the
gulf and bask in her pure sunlight Of never
ending spring.
COL Pennant will in all probability be
the Democratic nominee for mayor of Wich-
tia Falls.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
NOT FOR GEORGE.
You May Pull. You May JuggIe
With Farmers at viii,
BUT SOLID GOOD SENSE WILL
Remain With Them stin-The Members of
the Alliance Don't Want Clark for
decentralization Speaks
at Groesbeck.
The Jenersouian Meeting.
Special to the Gazette

opcClal 10 tue
DALLAS, TEX. Feb. 7.-Some question
has arisen as TO who is entitled TO partici-
pate in the meeting to be held here under
sub-treasury auspices on Wednesday. The
f rst call was addressed to all opposed to
Mr.. Finley,s views or letter. But since
the late Windsor hotel conference of the
chiefs of the opposition to railroad regula-
ton, the intention seems to be to limit
it TO the elements (Which it
is thought can certainly be
controlled to take any action the leaders
may desire-such, for instance, as a call
upon Judge Clark to become q candidate for
governor. 1t is regarded as signigca1t that
MIR. Tracy in his latest utterance on the
subject remarked: Every one who be-
heves in the Alliance sub-treasury plan is
invited to be present and participate in the
proceedings"
This narrows, down the scope of the call
to large extent, as many OF the opponents
of the Finley letter here are far from being
sub-treasuryites. 1t is supposed the sub
treasury leaders will, on this account, have
no trouble in getting whatever expression
they want from the meeting.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
ALTAR AND TOMB.

Abbott G. Cox and Jennie Boyd, jan
uary %; w. Cox and Bertha Ferguson,
January p.
Auburn-Mr j. B. Cotton and Miss Lucy
Moore, January 81
Alleyton-Mr. B. T. Moore and Miss
Della Wilson, January q.
Amarillo-J. M. Portwood and Pearl Hol-
land, February 8.
Buchanan-Mr. W. T. Peoples and Miss
Alice Draughon, February l.
Big Springs-Mr. Al Roseter and Miss
Matte Hays, January "A.
Caldwell-Mr. John Hale and Miss Jessie
Bailey, January 80.
Forney-S. N. Smith and Allie PeagleN
January 81; W. B. Royal and Ruth Daniels,
January 81; Nv. Howell and sEfie Felrey,
January 81.
Gordon-Mr. Samuel Shackelford and
Miss Mamie OFT, january 81.
Gainesville-V. T. Keeper and Mary Nc
Carly, February 2.
Houston-Frank Vaughan and Isabelle
Kliber, February 3; James Maher and Mag
gle E. Mills, February q
Iowa Park-Mr. Thad S. Lee and Miss
Fannie Light, January IS.
johnson county-Mr. G. w. Hutchinson
and Miss Mollie Powell, February 2.
Junction City-W. R Taylor and Bette
Davis, January %.
Laredo-Harry F. Christian and Mary a.
Kerr, February
Marshall-Henry Granbury and Nora
Cock, February 2.
Midland-Mr. Albert Jackson and Miss
Tenie Forehand, January "a Mr. o. B.
Holt and Miss Viola Bell, January 81
Sulphur Springs-At the residence of the
brides parents, on January 20, Mr.. Harry
D. Norris of Dallas and Miss Leona Waits.
Temple-M. E. Jackson and r. ]. Holla-
day, January 81.
Van Alstyne-Mr. R. h Black and Miss
Eta Strother, February 1.
Weatherford-J. l. Belt and Miss Flors
Armstrong, January %.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
TARRANT's TEACHERS
Tho Meeting Held at Grapevine satur-
day,

The Tarrant county teachers assocla-
ton met at Grapevine Saturday.
About fifteen of the city teachers went
out on the Cotton Belt railroad, which had
granted special rates for the occasion as
previously announced in the GAZETTE.
In addition to the city teachers, State
Superintendent ]. Nj. Carlisle, who had
come up from Austin especially to attend
this meeting, County SUPPLEMENTARY. H.
Pool, Professor W. H. kimbrough, of Dal-
las, and 4 number Of other gentlemen were
in the party. They were joined at Smith
field and Brausford by others. Still others
came into Grapevine by private convey
ances, until the attendance became larger
than was expected.
The session was held in the Baptist
churchhouse at Grapevine. Many
citizens of that thorough-going town went
out to encourage the teachers by their
presence and hear the discussions.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Mr.. q. B. Whitehurst, of Arlington.
Gan entertaining and instructive address Of
welcome was delivered by Judge Il. s. Blair
of Grapevine. The response on behalf of
the association was delivered by w. 81.
Kimbrough Of Dallas. The minutes of the
last meeting were read by Miss Matte
Hodgins, the secretary, and approved.
The topic OF Oral Instruction" was dis
cussed by MIR. /. c. Warren. The associa-
The teachers aud visitors were cordially
entertained in the pleasant homes OF the
hospitable citizens Of Grapevine during the
noon hour.
Afternoon, methods Of Teaching United
States History" was presented by Miss ].
w, Hendren Of Handley and George F.
Hussey Of Smithheld. and discussed by
others.
Miss Eta Hudgins of Grapevine enter
tanned the association with a neat and
amusing recitation. 'sClass Examinations
was presented by Mr. Gaylord Worstell of
Pleasant Run and thoroughly discussed by
many members. 'How to Secure and Re
tain Attention" was presented by Mr.. D. B.
Whitehurst of Arlington in an Interesting
address of fifteen minutes. o. S. Latti-
more, Esq, of the Fort Worth bar recited
in his happiess styls "How I Hunted q
Man, and was greeted with storms Of ap-
plause. Miss Lizzie Hudgins of Grapevine
read paper on the "Rsnetits Of Teacherssa
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-11
Found His Pocketbook and Cash.
Special to the Gazette


DALLAS, TEX, Feb. 81. r. Nicely, a
prominent farmer of Carrollton, this
He lost his pocketbook containing 500 and
did not discover his loss until he had
reached home. He remembered that he
had his wallet at Sanger Bros. store Thii
morning he returned to the city and accom-,
panied by his friend Tom Salmons, called
at Sanger's where he was delighted, to say
was returned to him. 1t had been picked
up by Willie Garrett, cash boy. who i'm.
mediately reported his find to his employ
ers Mr.. Nicely thanked the lad for hiA
honesty and handed the little fellow . SD
bill as a reward of merit.