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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Of 1t is the Question the Com
mittee Has in Hand.
TO BUY AND SELL WHAT is NOT
Or to Go Back 10 the Good Old Way-That is
the Question.
Leech Gives His Opinion on silver Coinage,
and Tells Exactly What VIII Happen,
in His Mind, When We Have
Shufied or This Golden Coil
The Silver Question.

Special TO the Gazette
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-When the present
congress convened it was the general belief
that free silver bill would be put through
the house with a rush. Now 1t begins TO
look as if Il small but determined handfuu
of opponents of free silver might succeed IN
preventing such measure from being en-
acted They will not be able to do this
through fair means but by the connivance
of the Democratic members of the COM
mittee on rules. If it ever comes to vote
the bill would pass in liffy by an over
rules favorable action can be easily
thwarted. Messrs. Mcmillan and Cath
rings, who belong on the COM
mittee, are not regarded as very earnest
friends of free coinage and 1t is IN their
power to keep the measure smothered for
a time. 1t looks as though Democrats were
getting pretty badly mixed up over this
issue and the outcome now is quite dubious
and altogether discouraging. However the
silver men are not going 10
tamely submit to being squelched
through the committee process. They are
conscious of being in the majority and rep
resenting the people as against the moneyed
class and are going to keep their faith with
the former. With very few exceptions
to strangle the reconciliation of silver
are nothing more than the agents
of capitalists and corporations.
The bulk of the Democratic congressman
do not come in this category, but there are
some who have listened to the Massachu-
sets doctrine till their better judgment has
been suspended by the single standard
philosophy of the gold-worshiping mug
wumps.
Leech admitted it was matter of opinion
and conjecture, but his judgment was that
free silver coinage would either send gold
abroad or to premium.
Bland suggested the proposition of
Leech was that the people Of Europe
would take silver from home where il would
buy as much as gold, admitting it was not
worth as much for foreign trans a,tiuns and
sell it here where they could not buy as
much for it as at home.
Leech insisted that it would be the case
because of the desire of Europe to get on
gold basis, and said Austria was contem-
plating that very thing. Leech said he
would regard an international agreement as
a very great benefit to mankind.
Tracy asked would not u country of Eng
lands position receive more beuenU if we
alone were to pass free coinage bill and
they were to get our gold than if an agree
ment We're reached.
Leech-A free coinage bill would GER
tai My be largely to their interests.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Distinction, no DlMerencs.

TOPEKA, KAN, Feb. 3.-The official organ
of the Farmers Alliance in this state this
week contains statements authorized by the
executive committee showing the distinc-
ton between the Peoples party and the
Alliance. The two organizations
are, the committee states, entirely
separate, the Peoples party being
outside of and independent Of the Alliance.
The statement continues, ''we now officially
declare there is no such thing as an Alliance
ticket, neither can the Alliance hold party
political caucus, party primary election
or adopt strict party measures as such
within Alliance meetings proper without
liability of forfeiture of charter. We have
not had the shadow of a right to use the
funds of the treasury for party purposes,
yet we have 4 right to advocate
any principle or platform adopted by our
state or national organizations and judi
ciously spend money for Institutes, encamp-
ments, etc, held or legally authorized as
part of the work of our order"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04

CLEVELAND, ONO, Feb. 3.-The court
martial of Major L. c. Overman of the
army engineering corps opened in Hollenden
this morning Major Overmau was
arraigned and the specifications read to him
charging him with appropriating to his own
use certain sums of money. The first charge
was for embezzlement and violation of
the articles of war. The second charge
contains several specifications and accused
certifying them to be just, thus defrauding
the government of different sums.
In effect he is said to have
bought all sorts of household goods
for his own use and charged them to the
government as supplies of various sorts.
His counsel are making hard fight for
him, interpreting objections on every tech
nicality. and the trial promises to be long
and hotly contested.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Thayer's Action.

OMAHA, NEB., Feb. 2. Governor Boyd
said to-day he had not decided what
course he would pursue. He expects
Thayer to notify him to come
and take the governors Office, but the
latter has not yet done so. If he is dis
posed he can hang on until the
supreme court mandate issues on
February 29. Politicians are advising
Thayer to retire quietly. Governor Boyd
has notified former appointees that his
election has been sustained, and they are
preparing to resume charge Of their re-
Spective stations.
a dispatch from Lincoln says: John L.
Webster, Thayer's attorney, came to
Lincoln to-day and was closeted
with the ex-governor some hours. The
entire situation was carefully reviewed
and Webster put forth his best endeavors
and most clinching arguments to prove to
his client the best thing he could do would
be to step down and out, surrendering the
Office to Boyd without further delay
But Thayer was obdurate and said he
should continue to exercise the Office of
governor until he received the mandate
from the United States supreme court.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
U. :. Halls Letter.

JACKSON, Miss, Feb. Wv. S. McAllis-
ter, chairman of the anti-sub-treasury
Alliance, promulgates tonight the follow
paper from Z. S. Hall, member
Of his committee to the members in Mis-
souri, and makes it general.
HUBBARD, Mo, Feb. l, 1892.
To the Members of the Alliance and Laborers'
Union OF Observation-Disclosures:
Be on your guard, do not allow yourselves
to be committed, compromised or entangled
with politicians. A meeting will be held at
st. Louis on the twenty-second of this
month under the so-called authority of the
national Farmers Alliance for that purpose
We don't empower that body to dictate to
US how we shall vote nor to commit or bind
us by recommendation or otherwise to any
political party, aud any attempt to do so is
without authority and is violation of
every principle of our order.
TSigned u S HALL
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Tabor on Silver.

DENVER, Col, Feb. AT meeting of
the chamber of commerce here tonight,
ex-senator Tabor introduced the following
resolution, which was unanimously agreed
to: ''On account of the unjust discrimi-
nations against the use of silver in the
money currency of the world and
because of the timidity of the great
political parties to take de-
cisive stand upon the question of silver
coinage, therefore be it resolved by the
Chamber of Commerce and board of trade
of Denver that all political parties be
and are hereby urged to declare
in favor of bimetalic coinage at all their
conventions great and small and TO instruct
their delegates and representatives to use
all honorable means for insertion in
their state and national party platforms of
a pledge for free and unlimited coinage
of silver. Resolved that all
commercial organization throughout the
United States be, and they are hereby re-
quested to cooperate in this good cause
which we believe to be for the interest of
the whole country
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Action of the Fifth District Alliance

Special 10 the Gazette.
DECATUR, WISE COUNTY, TEX, Feb. s.
The following resolutions were passed by
the Fifth congressional district Farmers
Alliance, which has been in session here
for the past two days:
Whereas, the chief argument used by
the opponents of Alliance principles is that
they tend to disorganize and defeat some
political party, thus placing party success
above principle; therefore be it
Resolved, that we believe our demands to
be right, and so believing, we deem 1t more
patriotic, democratic and honest to place
our principles above party success and
spoils.
'sWhereas, there is some talk of an extra
Session of our legislature to consider the
alien land law, and also to elect a United
States senator to fill the vacancy of John H.
Reagan: therefore be it
Resolved, that in case of a called session
of the legislature we request our legislators
10 vote against the election of Roger Q.
Mills for United States senator, we be-
lieving that Mr. Mills is in harmony with
the plutocrats and money kings Of the
East and against the masses of the people;
and we also emphaucally indorse the alien
land law and wish it speedily re-enacted
into a law that will stand to protect our
homes from foreign capitalists.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
In the Senate.

The usual batch of petitions was pre-
scented and referred.
Mr.. Dolph, from the committee of foreign
relations, reported back adversely various
anti-Chinese bills. and reported in lieu of
them bill continuing in force for ten Year,
all laws on that subject now in force.
A joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the constitution of the United
States relating to marriage and divorce in
troduced by Kyle, was taken up and Kyle
addressed the senate in support
of it. The amendment proposes that con-
gress shall have exclusive power TO regulate
marriage and divorce in the several states
aud territories, and the District of Column
bia
At the close of his remarks the joint reso-
luton was referred to the Judiciary COM
mittee
The public printing bill then came up and
was amended by adding the words 'sbut the
provisions of the eight-hour law shall ap-
ply"
adjourned
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
VOL. XVI. NO. 112.

his evident intention. He boldly walked
into several family rooms and blew out the
light in some las tances, and in others went
about the bed before he was frightened
away, He was seen ut one place to be ne
gro, and this morning number of citizens
took the matter IN hand aud made invesu
cations that show that there were TWO
negroes acting together at some of the
places.
As close investigation has been made to-
day as could be quietly done, and
the right parties, II is believed,
have been identified and from
the expressions heard and appearance
of things it is quite likely that tonight will
be one long remembered by one Of not two)
negroes in town, if they are found to be
guilty. The wretch tried to pass himself
off at one place as the hus-
band, but his heart failed him when the
lady called 10 him and he ran away. He
went up to another lady's bed and she put
her hand out, felt his face, and finding him
to be stranger gave the alarm and he fed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
sharpe Shot Down.

LOUISVILLE, KY., Feb. 3.-George Sharpe,
one of Berry Turner's gang of outlaws
near Pineville, was killed to- day.
A posse of the Parton faction, who
have warrant for Turner, went to
Turner's stronghold and surrendered it.
They found Turner and Sharpe in the
house Turner called his fol-
lowers, who were in the neigh
borho9d, and they came on the run
TO the number of half dozen. The Par
tons were outnumbered and began re-
treat, making q running fight. Turner and
Sharpe came from the house in pursuit and
Sharpe was shot down. None of the Par
tons were hurt
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04

are frequently made in Chicago by three or
four men. The Butterworth bill,
the Hatcn bill. the Brcsius bill,
or the Washburn bill in the senate will
either of them put a stop to this practi &c. y
The committee on agriculture have had
hearings daily on the subject for week,
audience being given to representatives on
both sides of the question.
Just before the adjournment of the COM
mittee Messrs. H H. Aldrich. Murray,
Mason and others, representing the Chicago
board of trade, spread before the committee
a voluminous memorial in opposition
to anticipation legislation. The
arguments contained i'm this
memorial are that boards of trade are essen
!lal to the marketing of farmers produce,
and that dealing in options and futures is
stimulus necessary to maintain boards of
trade
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Asphy1iated on Their Bridal Couch.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb 5. Anthony
Brown of Pittston and Harriet Toutledge
of Duryea, came TO Wilkesbarre last
night and put up at boarding
house on South Main street. Al
S o'clock this morning the landlady dis
covered gas escping in their room. a
policeman broke down the door
The woman was dead and the
man nearly asphyxiated. a doctor
succeeded in saving Browns life. The
couple had come to WilkeSbarre to get
married. They had secured marriage
license, but failed TO secure Z clergyman to
perform the ceremony. 1t is supposed they
blew out the gas before retiring.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 3-Reliable infor-
nation reached the city tonight that ex-
Judge John Ritter, cashier of the Glasgow
deposit bank, which failed last week.
had become suddenly insane. He
had gone down to the bank this morning as
usual. but had returned home about II
O'Clock. A little later he was seen running
from home in perfectly nude condition,
and it was with difficulty he was captured
and overpowered. A doctor pronounced
him victim of acute mania brought on by
great mental anxiety.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
sulcias Of a Bank watehmnn.

BALTIMORE, Mn, Feb. Sat 8 o'clock
this morning, not receiving the usual
hourly alarm from the watchman at the
Continental national bank, the district
telegraph company sent q messenger
to investigate. The messenger found
Waterman McCaulIy living on the floor in a
pool of blood, dead, having committed sui
eide by shooting. McCaully was sixty years
old and brother of Rev. James A. Nc
Caully, ex-president of Dickinson college at
Carlisle Penn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Dynaniters.

PITTsBURG, PA, Feb. 3.-The strikers on
the Manchester line placed 4 dynamite
cartridge on the track and this morning at
car No. l, filed with employees or
scabs was blown from the track. The
car was completely wrecked and windows
in houses near by were smashed, but no
one was seriously hurt. The force of the
explosion was felt several miles.
The perpetrators of the crime have not
yet been arrested. 1t is thought detectives
have obtained clew, but they refuse to
give any information.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04

New York, FEB. ga war of races,
Irish on one side and Italians on the other,
has existed for some time past in
the yards of the street cleaning de-
partment, 1t eliminated tonight in
a row, when the Italians drew
stillettos and attacked the Irishmen.
Patrick Duffy, twenty years old, and
Patrick Pollard, twenty-five years old. were
stabbed. Their assailants, Valentine Moshot
and Joseph Dominica, We're arrested.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
a COTTON Relt Agent nIurderea.

PINE BLUFF, ARK, Feb. 3--The crew Of
a train which stopped at WabbasekI,
on the Cotton Belt road, yester-
day found the dead body Of Agent
William Mckenzie lying on the
floor in the depot face down
ward. with bullet-hole through his heart.
The shot was fired through q window few
feet away No attempt was made at rob
berry and no theory can be offered for the
mysterious murder.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Parcel Post Conrentlon.

Pauncefote, British minister, and Wanna
maker to-day signed a parcel post conven-
ton between the United States and British
Guiana, to go INTO effect April l next.
The president has issued an order direct
ing the local land Office at Folsom, n. NJ, to
be removed to Clayton.
The president has recognized Riccardo
Motta as consul of Italy at New Orleans
for the states of Louisiana, Texas, Missis-
sippi, Arkansas, Alabama and Florida.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Assaulted a Car Driver.

Special to the Gazette.
HoUsToN, TEX, Feb. 8 Tonight at 1915
street car driver named W. l.. Roberts
was assaulted at the corner of Fannin and
Texas avenues by someone who is unknown
and a wound inflicted on the head which
will probably prove fatal. The object was
nc doubt robbery, but the appearance of a
man to take the car alarmed the assailant
and he fed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Found in a Dying Condition.


SptClAI 20 INC OtIAttlt
YoAKUM, DEWITT COUNTY, TEX, Feb. 3.
Last night the hostler when taking an
engine TO the tank for water found Red
Cooper, gambler around town, lying near
the track below the compress. He had
been cut three times on top Of the
head, once in the back of the
head, while his nose and one ear were seri-
ously gashed He is still unconscious.
There is no clue, but it is supposed he be-
came involved in i row in some Of the dives
that infest that part of town and was hurt
and thrown out.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
A aTutinous Crew.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-The steamer Runic
arrived here to-day and reports that on
january % she passnd in lat. $3.50, long.
A. Sc. the Norwegian ship Florida, aband-
oned by her crew The rudder was dashed,
some sails set and she was headed south
east. She had, at the outset of the voyage,
trouble with mutinous crew.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Kmed bran Exninsinn

NEwA1K, n. J., Feb, 3-The alcoholic
condenser of Rummels hat factory exc
ploded last night, killing u lillian Duffy.
halter: Oscar Lenrich, boss plumber: Dan
iel O'Keefe, plumber, and Albert Anderson,
plumbers helper. The four bodies were
found IN the ruins after the fire had been
put out.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Carr Killed Dukes.

LITTLE Rock. ARK, Feb. 3.-William
Carr. deputy sheriff shot and killed W.
E. Dukes in Nidnal township. Carr had
warrant for Dukes arrest on a charge OF
whipping his wife Dukes resisted and
struck the officer The officer drew his gun
and fired the shot which killed the man.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04

CHICAGO, Ill, Feb. 3.-The directors of
the whiskey trust adjourned to-day after
a session devoted to the matter of leases.
President Greenhuts idea was
that the leased properties should be
purchased outright This would necessi-
tate the expenditure of nearly 81. OOO. 900,
and the directors could not unite upon the
question.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Co. Miner Dead.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo, Feb. 3.-Col George G.
Miner OF Chicago died suddenly at
the Laclele hotel to-day. Col.
Miner was well known as soldier,
having served both in the Mexican and
civil wars. 1t was he who drew up the
articles of agreement between the United
States and Mexico at the end Of the Mex
lean war at the treIty of Guadaloupe.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Texarkana,s reaera1 building.

'7PSS4a1 70 tte OazetJe
TEXARKASA, BOWIE COUNTY, TEX. Feb.
3.-The 100000 Federal building on the
state line viii be completed in a short
while, when the two postofices now in
existence here win be moved into it and
consolidated under the management of one
postmaster. Both the incumbents of the
present Offices are making hard fight for
the place; in fact, the war has become
quite bitter of late, and strong personalities
are being INDUCED in.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Decl ne to Talk.

OTTAWA, Feb. 3.-There is a rumor
current here that some of the ministers
will proceed to Washington next week
to discuss with the United States
authorities the question of reciprocity be-
tween Canada and the United States. The
rumor, however, lacks official confirmation,
as the ministers decline to say anything on
the subject
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
nc Nerer Lost a Battle.

BIRMINepAM, ALA, Feb. 3.-The senti-
Enent in Alabama in favor of DAVID Bennett
Hill as a presidential candidate is growing.
Last night a David B. Hill Democratic
cltb'1s was organized in this city, and there
IS talk of forming similar clubs in Mont
yomery, Ala. One has already been estab-
Gshed at Florence In the call for 4 meeting
last night Hin was referred TO as 1.-The man
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04

MADTsoN, Wis, Feb. IA state farm
er's Alliance has been organized i'll the city
as an opposition 10 the secret society politl-
ca party organization by that name. II IS
q branch of the seeding part of the Ma
tional Alliance. which held meeting in
Chicago recently.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Barrtson county Tax Colector

MARSHALL. HARRISON COUNTY, TEX,
Feb AT meeting of the commissioners
court Tuesday evening, T. II. Craig was
elected as successor TO the late Gen. W. p.
Lane as county tax collector
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
OUR ArroRNEY-eENERAL.

The Greystoue Democratic Club, Denver,
Invite Him to Speak.
Special 10 the Gazette
AUSTIN, TEX. Feb. 3.-Attorney-General
Culberson received a pressing invitation
from the Greystone Democratic club to re-
spond to the toast, THE Democracy of
Texas - at 4 grand symposium TO be held
by that club February 9, at which the gov
errors of Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri will
be present Business prevented his &C
ceDtanCe.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Tried to XIII His Wife.
Special to the Gazette.

FoRNEr. KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEX, Feb.
3.-Joe Hudson, colored, living two miles
east Of here, shot his wife this evening
twice. The wounds are flesh wounds, in
the cheek and back of the neck. He also
struck her over the head, causing serious
though not fatal wounds. He escaped.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Robbed at Dallas.

Special 10 the Gazette.
DALLAS, TEX, Feb. 3.-Ples. Gray's
room at the Windsor was robbed of $500
worth of iewelry and wearing apparel
while the family were absent. Two parties
are held under suspicion.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04

CHICAGO. Ill, Feb. 3.-The local com
mittee OF Democrats to provide for the
coming national convention have abandoned
the hope of securing the state exposition
building in which to hold the convention.
1t has been decided to build wigwam to
seat 10, 600 people.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
On Mischief Bent.
Special to the Gazette.

special 70 the OAlettc-
SwEE TwATER, NOLAN COUNTY, TEX,
Feb. Blast night between 10 p. N. and
q m this morning nineteen residences OF
citizens of Sweetwater were entered by one
mau-that is, there was only one man
that entered each place. He stole nothing
as far as can be learned, but from
his actions at various places outrage was
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Tracy at Decatur.

Special TO theGazette.
DEcATCR, WISE COUNTY. TEX, Feb. g.
Harry Tracy of third party fame made
speech az the courthouse last night.
Col Pickett, the champion of Democracy
in Wise county, secured a division of time
with Mr. Tracy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
Interstate Commerce.

The senate committee on iutersta te COM
merce to-day heard arguments upon the
amendments proposed to be made in the
interstate commerce law at the suggestion
of the commission. A number of represen-
tatiyes of railroads were present