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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
1t is Satisfactory.

Secretary Blaine sent cablegram to
MIR. Egan this morning, instructing him to
inform the Gillian government that its
proposition for a settlement of the differ
ences between the two governments, made
in response to the ultimatum of the 2lst
instant, was satisfactory TO the president of
the United States as indicating a good pros
pect that the controversy would now be adj
iusted on terms satisfactory to this govern
ment, by the usual diplomatic methods.
The telegram makes no request or sug-
gestion of any kind whatever for a salute
by Chilli to the American flag. There was
nothing said at yesterdays cabinet meeting
on this subject aud there is no reason to be-
lieve this government will require such
salute from Chilli It is very possible,
however, Chill may of her own accord per-
form this graceful act at the termination of
the diplomatic adjustment of all difficulties
which are now in progress.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
AT THE CAPITAL.
The Attorney-Genera PIea-FOrt Worth
Charters FIled-Cottle County
Organized.
Special to the Gazette.


AUSTIN, TEX, Jan. 30.-The record in
the case of the state against the Day land
and cattle company having been removed
from the state to the Federal district court
by defendant, the Encouragement has
prepared a motion for REMINDING to
Judge Keys court. The motion excerpts
to the jurisdiction of the court on the
ground that no constitutional question is
involved, that Greer county belongs to
Texas, that the circuit court has no
authority to determine whether it does or
not, and that a former attempt to transfer
from the state court on the same grounds
was negatived.
The district clerks in forty-one counties
have not made their term reports to the
Encouragement as required by law.
The county judge of Childress county
filed a certificate with the secretary of state
to-day showing the organization of Cottle
county. with j. h Doo.en county Judge and
Paducah the comfy seat.
CHARTERED.
The Arlington Heights electric light COM
pany OF Fort Worth; capital. 100000. In
corporators: A. W. Chamberliu, 81. w.
Tallant and h. C. Winthrop. The Airing
ton Heights water company has the same
and incorporato-s as the Ar
hngton Heights electric light company.
The T. II. Garrett lumber company Of
Texarkana, capital $50, 000
The F'orney cooperation association, Pat
rous of Husbandry, Changed its name to the
R. II. Rhea company.
Proceeds from lease of public free school
lands for January, Sl26 s.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
Murder and suicide.

New York, Jan 3O.-At the office OF
julius Somborn, wine merchant, this after
noon, julius Somborn was shot and now
lies in a precarious condition. His at
tempted murderer, Jacob Somborn, a
cousin, is dead, having killed himself when
About lbs this afternoon the dead man
went to 81 Broad street and asked to sec
his relative, julius Somborn. The latter
was in the outside Office when Jacob ap-
preached him and demanded sum Of
money Somborn refused to give him any
you don't" With these words be whipped
out revolver, and without saying more,
fired four shots at Somborn with the result
stated Then he put the muzzle of the re-
volver to his own head and fired twice. This
bullets entered the BRAIN and he fell dead.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
Rev. Dir. Parker,s Case.

Special TO the Gazette.
DALLAS, Tex, Jan 3O.--Additional testi-
mony was taken to-day before United
States Commissioner Led1um in the charge
against Rev. Zeo Parker, who is charged
with forging United States pension
vouchers. Mr.. L. Blayleck of the firm of
Shaw & Blaylock, publishers Of the Christ
ain Advocate, testified that on September
10, 1891, he cashed check for Mr.. Parker
which gave the name of the payee as Gil
more" He did not remember the initials.
His recollection was that it was drawn on
the government and that it contained some
printed matter in regard TO pensions. Upon
Mr.. Parker assuring him that there would
be no trouble about it he cashed the check,
Endorsed it and deposited it with the
National exchange bank Of Dallas.
Mr.. Parker's bond was reset at 5000. He
furnished acceptable sureties to answer to
the Federal district court at Paris, Tex.
Mr.. BlaylocR stated to The GAZETTE re-
porter that for u period covering ten years
or more his firm had dealings with Rev.
Mr.. Parker as an agent for the Christian
Advocate, and in his dealings with them he
manifested the most strict integrity and
uprightness of character.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
DYNAMITE AND HE'LL
Through Which Brother Vincent
Had Passed
USED BY A CORRESPONDENT
Of a Paper in Indiana to ViIIify
Community.
GAINESVILLE ON THE TRAIL.
He was Tied to a Tree and
Burned to Death,
GAINESVILLE ON THE TRAIL.
BUT HIS MURDERER WILL HANG
Even-Handed Justice Commended the
Poisoned Chslioe to Her Own Lips.
Arrested for the Lynchlng
of Joe Shields.
A vile slandsr.
Special to the Gazette.

Speclall SaZctLc-
GAINESVILLE, TEX, Jan. 30-There was
considerable talk here to-day when it was
learned that several copies of the American
Non-Comformist, paper published at In
dianapolis. Ind, mad been circulated in this
city with an incendiary article. The arti-
Gle in question was written here
and charges the people of this
city with being responsible
for fire which occurred here about two
weeks ago and which destroyed a paper
just started and called the peoples Ad-
vocate." The reason assigned for the fire
is that the people of this community de-
sired to suppress the Peoples Advocate.
The article to the Indianapolis paper con-
ciudes US follows:
Brother Vincent, what shall we do2
You have been through dynamite
dition. Our Knights of Labor as
sembly have drained their treasury to
get our paper started. Brother Fowler,
the editor, IS young man, and to
be set upon by such murderous devils,
burned out and almost killed, including his
mother and little brothers and sisters is, to
put it mildly, discouraging. We are at sea,
but we shall try to make fresh start, and
possibly they may have the pleasure of
burning US out once more
The citizens of this city are indignant at
the circulation of such a lie. The whole
article is tissue of falsehoodS from begin
ming to end and was written with the evil
dent intention of melting one
class OF our people against their
more fortunate neighbors. The author of
the letter has been discovered, and to dis
cover the origin of the fire the county
authorities began an investigation
this afternoon, which is not yet
concluded. Sensational results are
expected and the people of this community
are determined that such slanderous
charges shall not go unanswered. The
author of the article is a well-k agi-
tator of this county, and was entrapped
into giving the thing away
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
WASHINGTON NEWS.
The Rule Approved.

caucus called for tonight for the purpose
of considering the action to be taken
upon the proposed code of rules, was very
poorly attended. The roll call showed
the attendance of 121 members or more
than majority of the caucus and the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve'during
the ensuing congress: Holman of Indiana,
chairman; Anderson of West Virginia and
Robertson of Louisiana. secretaries. De-
cisious were confined to consideration of
the proposed rules and especially that which
confers certain powers upon the committee
on rules. After great deal of debate, the
rule was approved by a vote of so to 6, and
though some opposition was raised on the
ground there was no quorum, the caucus
adjourned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
equity of Murder. y
suecia1 to the Gazette.

SHREVEPORT, LA, Jan. 3O.-'Guilty of
murder, without capital punishment
Such was the verdict of jury of twelve in
telligent men rendered late yesterday after
noon in the case of the State against j. L.
johnson, which has occupied two days in
the district court.
On July 20 of last year Constable L. F.
Fleming of ward ) attached a lot Of cat
tie belonging TO q negro. Among the lot
was a COW belonging to johnson, which had
been pointed It to the constable by mis-
take as belonging to the negro. When John
son heard that Fleming had one of his cows
penned up he got his Winchester aud at
once proceeded to F1emiug's house. Arriv-
ing there an alteration ensued. and Flem-
ing was shot clear through the body and
killed. johnson was arrested and put in
jail, where ne has since been.
When the jury returned with their YER
dict there was very pathetic scene john
sons wife and four children, who were
present, broke down and sobbed as if their
hearts would break.
The case has attracted great deal of at
tention, and is known as ''The Cow Case"
Johnson was a prominent storekeeper and
blacksmith of Greenwood and it was gen
orally thought that he would be acquitted.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
An AssanIter CAUGHT.


Special to the Gazette
TExARKANA, ARK, Jan. 30-At about
eight O'Clock last night as Miss Willie
Wyche was passing north of the Miller
county drug store on Walnut street, she
was accosted by n strange man who made
an insulting proposal TO her. She turned To-
run when the fellow seized her by the arm
and attempted to drag her into the alley
She then man an outcry which attracted
Mr.. Robert Miller, who was across the
street, and upon the latter's approach the
man fed. He WIS afterward found by Mr..
Miller and pointed out to the young lady's
father who was, with great difficulty, prs-
vented from killing him. As it was the en-
ragged father beat him in terrible manner.
But the fellow again escaped and ran across
the state line into Texas, disappearing down
a dark alley. He was, however, subsequently
found at a Doctors Office where he was hay
ing his wounds dressed, taken back TO Ar
kansas and lodged in Jail II is feared he
may yet be disposed of by Judge Lynch.
At the Jail he gave his name as f. Connor,
and his home as Humboldt, Tenn.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
Tho Shields LynchIng.
Special to the Gazette.

Special 10 the GeZeIIe-
TIMPsoN, TEX, Jan. ga young man
by the name of Joe Shields, living about
eight miles southeast of this place, arrived
home after night and unsaddled his horse
at the house and went to the lot to feed his
horse. While at the lot he was heard to
halloo, and the lady he was living with
went out to see what was the matter.
When she arrived az the lot four men had
him down and gagged him SO he could not
halloo, and carried him off. The lady "a
relatively followed them some distance.
They told her they didn't want to hurt her,
but she must go buck, or they would do it.
The young man was not seen any more uI-
til this morning he was found hanging TO
limb dead, near the road oue-fourth Of
mile from the house. Justice Clemments
has gone with several others to hold an in
quest and investigate the matter. We
know of no cause for the terrible crime.
No arrests up to this time Supposed par
ties are suspicioned, but 1t is not made pub
lie yet as to who they are.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
A Brutal NIurdnr.
Special to the Gazette.

special TO the GaZetLe.
LAREDO, Tex, Jan. S0-For four days
past the district court of this city has been
occupied in the trial of Antonio Moreno of
Duval county for the murder of Theodore
Weidmiller in that county in the month of
May. 1890 The case was transferred to
this county on change of venue. The
evidence was purely circumstantial, but
was apparently an endless chain, as the
jury were out only few minutes before
they brought in q verdict of guilty
Of murder in the first degree, and
assessed his punishment at death. The
murder was one of the most atrocious on
record. The murdered man was tied to a
tree and an attempt made to burn him.
From the evidence it was evident that
others were also engaged in the murder,
but their whereabouts are unknown. The
case will probably be appealed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
From Joking to shooting.
Special to the Gazette.

TYLER, TEX, Jan. 3o.-This morning par
ties arriving in this city told of the capture
of negro murderer two miles north of this
city on the Cotton Belt road yesterday even
ing by posse of citizens, mostly colored,
from over on the eastern line Of the county.
The officers here seem to know moth
ing about the matter and only mea-
ger particulars can be learned. The
parties were working on the county roads
near Winona and they got TO running jokes
on one another, which soon turned into q
quarrel The quarrel was principally be-
tween Nose Cooper, who lived on Mr.. II.
S. Cobb's farm SSs9s Winona. and a tran
sient negro wotaerkcently came to the
neigh borhood, &C gene3 not known. They
met at vellor term in the day. and as
Cooper was SI .ysL Erat it is said the other
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31

KINGSTON, ONT, Jan. 3O-Mrs. Black
well of Wolfetown, Renfrew county, Ont,
poisoned the tea prepared for meal with
the intention of taking the life Of her family.
Her husband detected the fact that some
thing was wrong with the tea and accused
his wife of having placed poison in it. She
denied the accusation, and to prove that the
beverage was all right, drank cup full of
the tea. She was taken i'll in a short time and
died before doctor, who was summoned,
reached her side.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
cowardly Assault

Special TO the Gazette.
HOUSTON, TEX, Jan. sO.-To-night man
giving his name as NJ W Davidson up
peared at the police station. He looked
like Gillian vessel would after United
States war ship had got through with it.
Davidson was an engineer on the Aransas
settled quit the company. This evening he
was assaulted by four men, who nearly
beat him to death. They knocked him
down with clubs and then kicked his face
into a pulp. He was on his way 70 New
Orleans. He claims To know TWO Of his
cowardly assailants
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
Don't Need 1t Now.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan So.-The Inter
national navigation company has ordered
the sergeant commander of the steamship
Ohio, recently impressed by the United
States government, to hold himself in real
mess 10 resume command of his ship. The
import Of the order is that the government
has no immediate use for the ship, since
the Gillian trouble has subsidized. and she
may be ordered back to Philadelphia at any
moment
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
Cherokees Ready.

TAHLEeUAH, L T, Jan. 3e.-The news by
telephone that reached this place last night
to the effect that United States Minister
Egan had been murdered by Chilians
caused intense excitement. 1t was remark
able to see how ready the Cherokees were
to take up arms in defense of the stars and
stripes. Excitement is still high, and if
called upon regiment of Cherokees can be
raised in twenty-four hours to go fight the
Chilians
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
Arrests on suspicion.

Special to the Gazette
CENTER, TEX, Jan. SOL. F. Harris,
William Harris and James Harris, all kins-
folk. and two negroes living with L. f.
Harris, have been arrested and are now in
Jail, charged with the murder Of Joe
Shields. The evidence is circumstantial
and OF course some doubs are INDUCED in as
to the guilt OF the parties, but public opinion
is against them. There is no danger Of
mob vengeance
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
his Last Trip.
Special to the Gazette.

Houston, TEX, Jan. SO-To-day John
Martinez, a native of France. who has been
employed on the different roads here for
some time, committed suicide by taking
morphine He has been out of employ
ment for some time, and had
no means. Yesterday he remarked to an
acquaintance that he was getting too old
for hard work, and nobody wanted TO en-
ploy him, so he would take the morphine
route, but he was regarded as speaking In
Jest. 1t was q case of deliberate suicide.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
AunIon orranizntinn.

NEW YORK, Jan. 30-Incoming trains to
the city to-day brought scores Of railroad
men to attend a mass-meeting Of Railroad
Employees OF America, to be held at the
Academy Of Music tomorrow. Hotel
Accommodations have been provided for 5000
men. The meeting is for the purpose of
forming one union of the various orders Of
railway engineers, fremen, conduct ors,
trainmen and telegraphers-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
From the Front.
Special to the Gazette

Special TO the Gazette
ALICE, TEX, Jan. 9O-This morning at
4:30 Capt. AfcNeil's STATE rangers started
due south from this point on a scouting
tour All other troops have orders to camp
close along the line of the Mexican
National railroad. Capt Brooks returned to
Pena and will remain stationed there
for one week. According to ate orders
Capt. Chase of the United States army still
holds Sweden, and received a full supply
of food and provisions.
San Diego citizens held an indignation
meeting to-day denouncing the Cara re-
ports from this section, holding the same
detrimental to the welfare of this part Of
the country.
Gen. Mabry returned to Austin to-day.
Lieut. Heard, United States army, IS
stationed at the Patio Blanco camp From
present indications a fight or a capture OF
Cara is expected alang the lines Of the
road.
Additional newspaper reporters continue
to make their appearance throughout these
parts
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
Fell from Grace.

FRASK1IN, Pa, Jan. S0.-H. h Winning,
q wealthy farmer, politician and church
deacon, was convicted of burglary End
arson and sentenced to-day to five years
Imprisonment in the penitentisry. Winning
Is lightweight years old.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31

quit ourselves like men and be strong in
the assertion and vindication OF what is
right. leaving events to take care of them
selves. Doing thus, we can safely trust the
people -
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
sIashed His Neck.
Special to the Gazette

SpcClaI % inc NiuLttte
SWEET HONE, TEX, Jan. so-Charles
Lomik, Bohemian, farmer living near
town made an unsuccessful attempt on his
life last week He stood before glass and
with a razor slasred his neck in a terrible
manner. a little girl of his appeared on
the scene and her screams caused him TO
run into an adjoining room where be fell.
He Is improved, but his mental condition
will result in his being tried for lunacy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31

TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. SO.-F'rank McLaine,
who has been on trial several days charged
with beating out the brains OF his step
child, an infant, against the windowsill was
to-day convicted Of murder IN the first de-
gree
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31
Two Children Killed.

ST. Paul, MINI. Jan. 30.-This morning
an electric car ran over two children, Fred
and Rose Kegan, on Rice street; both were
killed instantly, the wheels crushing them
In q terrible manner.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-01-31

negro fred on him from be.
hind. killing him instantly. Tia
murder was committed Thursday
evening. The parties reporting the matter
say it IS more than likely the man was
never carried back, but was hung to a limb
in the adjacent woods. No further particu-
lars could be had to-day.
Arizona republican., 1892-02-13
ROBBED IN BROAD DAY.
A Burglar Breaks Into Three Houses
Securing Booty.

A Burglar Breaks Into Three Houses,
Securing Booty.
PLAINFIELD, N. j., Feb. IA series
of hold and successful robberies &C.
Cured yesterday afternoon in this city,
all apparently the work OF one man.
In each case the robber secured con-
siderable plumber. He first broke into
the residence of DIR. q. w. Moy, on La
Grande avenue. He ransacked every
drawer in the house and secured n
valuable watch, other jewelry and con-
siderable money.
He next entered the house of Mrs. ID.
l.. Nomer, which he robbed Of Sl10 in
money and couple of hundred dollars
worth Of jewelry. Afew doors down the
street he entered the house Of Mrs.
Samuel T. Hawkins. Here he secured
$l5 in cash. A gold watch whick lay in
sight was not molested.
A servant girl working for John III.
Deane saw the robber, and she described
him as tall, we'll dressed man, wearing
a brown beard and having on short
box coat with handkerchief about his
neck. She saw him peeping into the
windows of DIR. Moy's house. Several
weeks ago houses on East Fifth street
were entered in the same way, and the
police think by the same man, as the
servants description given yesterday Of
the thief tallies with that Of the one who
robbed them.
Arizona republican., 1892-02-13
Explosives In Mines.

1t has been claimed that the use of
modern explosives in mines leads to the
production of such poisonous fumes that
grave danger to the workmen is thus
incurred. a short time ago commit
tee was appointed by the Durham Coal
Owners association, consisting of repre-
sentatives of both masters and men, to
consider this important question. Care
full experiments having been made, the
committee came to the conclusion that
the fumes produced are not more dan
gerous than those from gunpowder;
that carbon monoxide-the irrespirable
gas which is produced by the combus-
ton of charcoal, and which has led to
so many deaths-is present only in
traces; that an interval of five minutes
should be allowed to elapse before the
men re-enter the gallery in which the
charge has been fired; and that as they
find a portion of the deleterious gases
are due to the fuse employed, the charges
should be invariably fired by electricity
New York Telegram.
Arizona republican., 1892-02-13
A UNIQUE Social Orgnnin.tion.

The latest departure in clubdom is the
formation Of the Annie Lynch Botta
Conversation club, purely social or
ganization of literary and artistic men
and women, founded in memory of Mrs.
Botta's famous Sunday evenings. The
topic of the evenings conversation is
known only to one person, who selects
it but does not announce it until after the
company has assembled, which pre-
cludes all possibility of preparation and
secures the charm of spontaneity to the
talk.
The person who selects the topic is
called the director" and leads the con-
versation. This Office is not held by the
same person ON consecutive evenings.
Membership to the club is obtained only
through the medium of friendship with
those already admitted to its privileges.
New York Sun.