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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19

speeial to the Gazett

Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, March 1S.-On the as
sembling of the house this morning Mr..
Lindsay OF Smith county was added to the
judiciary apportionment committee.
The speaker added Mr., Cochran to the
congressional districts committee, and
Messrs. Davis, Shafer and Browning of
Lampasas were added to the judicial dis
tricts committee.
Mr.. Coughs resolution proposing the
vote for governor at the election of 1890 as
the basis for senatorial redistricting, caused
some discussion, Mr.. Cough held that the
committee was unable to decide what
should be the basis, and desired to have
some expression from the house on it. The
trouble is that the constitution seems to
require that number Of qualified electors
shall be the basis of how to determine ap-
proximates, even the number of electors.
Mr. sBatts moved a substitute, making
the population the basis of apportionment,
the superintendent being about 1900 in
habitants to each senator. Z
Mr.. Adkins thought the question should
be referred back to the committee.
Mr. Cochran said, mo, let the house in
dictate the basis desired in order to avoid
the possibility of the committee having to
do its work all over again"
Mr.. Agnew favored the substitute, for
the reason that the gubernatorial vote was
wholly inadequate as a basis. The vote at
the primaries was often double that at the
regular election.
A motion to lay the resolution and sub
stitute on the table subject TO call failed.
A motion to refer back to the committee
failed also.
Mr.. Brown of Grayson thought the sub
stitute was in the face of the constitution,
which indicated the number of qualified
electors as the basis, and not population, as
in the case of congressman. The distinc-
ton is made clearly by the constitution.
Mr.. Owsley thought Mr.. Browns idea
as to the basis was not warranted by the
constitution and the population as shown by
the decimal census must serve as indicated
in Mr.. Bats substitution.o
The substitute finally prevailed.
The committee on senatorial and repre-
sentative districts made an adverse report
on the three bills before it fixing the basis
of Legislative representation. Adopted.
Mr.. Robinson's bill for damage IN case of
accidents to the servants and employees of
railroads was read and recommitted.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
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ment allowing TO cities the right of their
own choice. He said that where the city
paid g. 80 and the state paid ~ cents the
state had no right to step IN and dictate.
Questioned by Mr.. sims as TO the differ
ence he would allow between cities and
the country, Mr.. Harrison admitted that
his amendment had been offered only in the
hope of defeating the bill. He had seen
that in no other way was there hope Of
raising opposition TO the measure. He
spoke long and eloquently upon the decad-
ence Of Democratic principles and duty
thereon
MIR. ;Simpkins opposed the singing of the
old song, the telling of the old tale, and said
that three months had been passed last
year in vigorous discussion of the bill; he
prayed a vote be taken upon the measure,
which was in truth already law as far as
the opinion of the legislature went, and,
only mishap had brought it again intS
notice.
Mr.. Crane spoke at length in support of
his substitute. He said that if the Page
bill passed, it would next be the duty of the
state to purchase uniform dresses, uniform
jackets, uniform trousers, pencils, sachels
and States
The vote on the adoption of the Garwood
amendment was negative.
The Crane substitute was also lost
An amendment from Mr.. hearby binding
contractors to give the state the benefit Of
any reductions in like books they might
make during the working of the contract
was carried.
The bill was passed finally
The senate adjourned until tomorrow at
10 o'clock.
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DUN'S REPORT.
TRADE is GENERALLY SATISFAC-
TORY IN ALL CITIES.
In Some Lines Demand is Very Good.
Money Easy Every where to Meet all
Demands--The Failure Record.

New York, March 1S.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade will say:
Bad weather and bad roads retarded trade
during the past week reducing the move
ment of grain and curtailing the retail
trade in many cities. but nevertheless re-
ports indicate on the whole an improvement
in distribution of goods and a fairly sus-
tanned demand. In some branches there is
increasing demand for manufactured pro-
ducts. There is no trouble anywhere
about money. Even at the South mar
kets are fairly supplied with light
demand, while at the West the active de-
mand is met by ample supply. While i'm
ports of merchandise show a large increase
over last year for the half of March
1914 per cent, there also appears an increase
in domestic exports for the two weeks of
March Of about per cent.
Reports from interior cities generally are
more encouraging, and speculation IN
breadstufs has been depressed by
the official report Of wheat in
farmers hands and on moderate
sales Wheat declined SIC, corn SIC and
oats &c. In pork products no change ap-
pears, but Oil is exc lower. In cotton the
decline to SIC has been followed by re-
cOvery TO csc, but receipts and exports for
the week both exceed last years. In
the great manufactures there is
general activity, especially in cotton,
though prints and cloths move less rap
idly, but demand for export goods is large.
Wooden makers OF overcoatings and cloak
ings are happy, and the Isevemsut Of dress
goods is unusually large fersthetsesson,,
while strong demand Is seen Tor higher
grades of worsted. In mems wear the de-
man is for cheviots. In knit goods the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
MIR. Mills Was on His Way to
Vote Against Free Silver.
TURNED FROM HIS COURSE,
He Returns to His Hotel and Does Not go on
Record.
His Courteous Answer tea Gazette repre-
sentative Who Called on Him to
State His Position on the Bland
BIl-Aftsr Knights Place.
Special to the Gazette.

WAsHIxsToS, March 1s.-Mr Mills, If he
had been present in the house, would have
voted squarely against free silver in the
test vote taken on Monday, the 18th instant.
He started to the house to cast his vote
against the resolution TO fix the 22d of
March for consideration Of the Bland bill,
and before reaching there turned back
Why he turned back is not definitely
known, but several stories are ahoat about
it. One is that he was persuaded by
friends that it was sheer desperation in the
face of his candidacy for senator to cast a
vote in opposition to the sentiments of his
state upon so important subject.
Mir. Mills usually has his own way, and
when he started to the house TO vote with
the opponents of free coinage it was eX-
pected he would get there, but he didn't.
Instead, Mr.. Sayers asked for the excuse
of his colleague, and ten Texas votes were
polled for silver rather than ten votes for
and one against. The anti-silver men claim
that Mr.. Mills will vote with them against
the Bland bill when it comes up next Tues
day, the senatorial difficulty being out Of
the way.
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LEGISLATIVE.
The Senate Devotes the Greater
Portion of the Day
TO THE TEXT BOOK BILL,
Which Finally Passes the Senate-The
House WrestIes With the Question
of Basis for Senatorial RediS-
tricting-COmmittees.
In the Senate.

In the Senate.
Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, March 1S.-The first bust
ness before the senate was the presentation
of bill by Mr.. Glasscock to carry into
effect the constitutional amendment relat-
ing to the school fund, This defines the
permanent school fund as that only which
produces income, and exempts unsold
school lands from consideration.
BY Mr.. Pope-A bill proposing the
adoption of the Australian ballot system,
and describing it in detail.
By Mr.. Kearby-A resolution deploring the
death of Judge S. A. Wilson of Cherokee,
supported by the author in a memorial ad-
dress. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Carter-A bill to amend articles of
the revised statutes relating to the settle
ment of estates, and also to add articles
providing for hypothecation of land be-
longing to an estate in the hands of a
guardian and the novation of existing in
debtednesS of estates in guardianship.
On the consideration of the text book
bill, the substitute bill offered by Mr..
Crane was read and Endorsed by its author
He said that the Page bill allowed to cities
the right of local text book adoption and
the same rights should be granted to the
country districts. He claimel that just as
much economy could be obtained in the
local measure as in state adoption.
Mr.. Searcy made his maiden speech in
opposition to the famous bill. He said that
1t was not our duty to continue to drift
from Republican principles of government,
but to stop the drift and to anchor when
ever we could. Because certain methods
now in vogue were undemocratic, there
was no excuse for the adoption of others.
He said he would unhesitaCingly vote
against the whole proposition.
Mr.. Pope contradicted the statement of
Mr.. Crane, that district adoption would
make books as cheap as state adoption, and
offered figures in substantiation
Mr.. Burney spoke in favor Of the substi-
tute. He said that he did not believe mere
question of cheapness should stand in the
way of the great right of local government
as exemplified in the substitute.
Mr.. GlasscocE said thatHthe textbook
question was one Of state and not local in
terest He said that the pSOr people of the
state sorely needed cheap Uniform text
books, protected against frequent and ex-
pensiye changes when the school governors
were often financially interested in the
adoptions. He said that in case of local
adoption, if a poor tenant, who always had
more children than any one else. moved
from one district TO another, he would be
compelled either to go to a great expense Of
change in textbooks or to keep his children
at home.
Mr.. Garwood offered an amendment pro-
yiding that cities already using a uniform
system should be allowed to use that
adopted until change is desired, when the
state system shall be used.
MIR. Harrison made plea for his amend
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19

market favors buyers, but carpets are
steady. Sales of pig iron at low figures
continue, some makers even contracting
for such prices for the whole of
this year. The demand for bar iron is aull
but for plates little better, though prices
are demoralized. The market for copper
seems to indicate some agreement
and is stronger. Coal dull Bust
ness failures occurring Throughout
the country during the last seven days
number 240 compared with total of 256
last week For corresponding week last
year the figures are 245.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
BIG CHICAGO FAILURE.
Serious Charges Against a Banker-Three
Houses Pushed to the
Wall

CHICAGO, Ill, March 1S-The failure of
Michael Schweisthal, private banker,
doomed up to-day bigger and bl9cker than
had been even remotely coniectured. As
signee Lanehart was examined in the
county aud gave out a statement OF assets
and liabilities that he said was fairly accu-
rate.
He places the liabilities at $3.50, 516, and
assets S412, $50 Il is estimated that the
assignee will be able 10 pay 30
cents on the dollar. 1t was charged
In court to-day that Schweisthal had
preferred his assignment by transferring
considerable property to his friends, and
also that before the banks doors were
closed he had allowed his intimates TO with
draw their deposits.
Shortly after this charge was made,
Schweisthal personally appeared IN court
without being served and on an
nouncing his readiness to be
examined was sworn. He was
then summoned 10 appear for examination
tomorrow. The affairs of Maggie &
Breecher are also connected with the de-
funet bank, and an investigation
of that firms affairs will follow.
The Jennings trust company was this
evening appointed receiver for the Atkinson
steel and spring works by Circuit Judge
Commings on application of @. Ba1mann,
who owns majority Of the go COO shares of
the company. The value of the company's'
plant is said to be 500, 600
All kinds loaded shells
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19

IUIL " uIIH anu LsIO NfIF.IINIo'
Arrive Depart
Dublin, Comanche and
BrowRWood Mail. 2:35 p. m. 100 p m
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Ia the Senate.

There were not dozen senators in the
senate during prayer, ana about an equal
number came in while the journal of yester-
day was being read. The chair was &C.
cupied by Mr.. Henderson as president
pro tenn, who presented a memorial from
the Philadelphia conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church that congress shall
secure in some way the American Sabbath;
that the law of God and of nearly all the
states of the nation may be respected at the
Columbian exposition of 1898.
Several memorials in favor of free and
unlimited coinage of silver were presented
by Mr.. Wolcott from the silver leagues
and silver clubs of Colorado, and one
against it by Mr.. CockreQ from citizens of
Missouri.
Mr.. Casey from the committee on agricul-
ture reported bill to establish a uniform
standard for all grain.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19

New York, March 1S.-This mornings
Herald has a Lakewood, N J., dispatch
embodying an interview with Mr.. Cleve-
land about the story in the Evening Tele-
gram 10 the effect that previous to having
written the letter to Gen. Bragg of Wis
consin he had prepared letter for the As
ISOLATED Press in which he positively de-
clined to be 4 candidate why" said the
ex-president, 81 never dreamed of writing
such letter"
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BOTH SIDES HEARD.
Capt. Ball and Dudley Wooten
Meet in Joint Debate
ON TEXAS POLITICAL ISSUES
Before an Enthusiastic Audience in the City Of
Weatherford.
To Meet Again To-Day - Robertson
County Primzr'es-Clark Club at
Amarillo A Hosg Club at
Sherman---PolitIcal News.
ON TEXAS POLITICAL ISSUES
A Joint Debate.

Special to the Gazette.
WEATHERFoRD, TEX, March 1s.-Capt.
F. w. Ball addressed the people of Wealth
erford tonight, who crowded the court
house listening with rapt attention to the
able defense of the commission and state
administration. The Grafton was timed
with well rounded periods and frequent
applause.
Dudley Wooten of Dallas was invited by
the friends of Clark to reply There was a
division of time.
Wooten favored the commission, but not
Hogg. His speech was a brilliant presen-
tation Of Clark's side, and received nu-
merous cheers.
The same gentlemen will address our
people tomorrow in joint debate.
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) RAILWAY RACKET.
NOTES GATHERED AMONG THE
EMPLOYEES AT HOME,
And Brief Record of the Dofngs of Roads
and Employees in Othr Q States-Wn
Fight the Commission.
missouri Pacific Directors Meet.

The board Of directors of the Missouri
Pacific met in st. Louis Wednesday, and
elected F. w. ireland second assistant
secretary. There will be no changes among
the officers. This was the only business
transacted.
After the meeting Mr.. George Gould said
he did not know when his father would re-
turn from his Southwestern trip, the dura-
ton of which depended entirely upon Mr..
Gould's health. He had been receiving
very favorable reports from his father, and
believes that the change has already done
him some good.
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The Monterey and Mexican Gull.

New YORK, March 1S.-The sheriff
Thursday last visited the Offices of the
Monterey and Mexican Gulf railroad COM
pany, at No. 40 Wall street, to levy upon its
property under executions for $50, 400, in
favor of J. W. Wilson & Co. Ee could lind
no property to attach, being informed that
it was hypothecated by railroad contractors.
A Y. Wilder, treasurer, told him there was
not dollars worth of property in New
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
HustlIng for Their Favorltss.

Special to the Gazette.
TERRELL, KAUFMIN COUNTY, Tex,
March 1S.-There has been considerable ac-
tivity among the friends of Mills, Chiffon
and Culberson IN this county, but so far no
great strife has been engendered. To-mor-
row the primaries will be held in this
county, and the matter will be definitely
settled. at least for a time. In the mean
time, the Clark and Hogg forces are organ
izing for a general engagement all along the
line as soon as the senatorial contest is out
of sight.
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Mr.. Mills Reply.


WASHINGTON, rMarch 1S.-Your CORE
spondent asked Col. Mills, in letter to-day
would have voted on the resolution to con-
slider the Bland silver bill had he been
present in the house when the vote was
taken. Col. Mills replied: 81 think it piece
of impertinence on the part of the editor Of
TIE GAZETTE to ask any question OF me,
and want you to tell him So"
This was all the information the colonel
would impart and your reporter withdrew.
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Missouri Congressman.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 1S-The
senate to-day passed the congressional re-
dlstricting bill as it came from the house.
The bill now goes to the governor for sig
nature, which it will doubtless receive.
The bill divides the state into fifteen dis
tricts, fourteen of which are Democratic
and one Republican.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
The Sap VIII Make a Fight
--on;c1 - 41,o Coza+%a

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, March 1S-Re-
ceiver J. S. Mcnamara of the San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass railroad stated to-day
taat he is having the necessary data pre-
pared with view to making a bitter legal
fight against the livestock rate recently
promulgated by the state railroad commits
sion, and which goes into effect on April 4,
the reduction beng more than so per cent
OF the old rate. This is the first direct
attack made on the action of the commission
by any railroad in the state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
a HoEg Club.
" 1V 3 NEUUs
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
element here will permanently organize for
the campaign next Monday. In their cir
cular they apprise the Hogg contingent
that the "Clark element is at work and
wide awake in Grayson county, and that
they must make up in enthusiasm what
they lack in numbers and corporation
money"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
IL Col. CnIherson

Has withdrawn from the senatorial race,
none of his colleagues are aware of it. 1t
is not at all likely he will do so, but his
canvass is entirely in the hands of friends
on the field. and he will approve whatever
movement they may make.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
Amarillo Clark Club.


AMARILLO, TEX, March IA very en-
thusiastic public meeting was held last
night at the Amarillo hotel, in the interest
of Hon. George Clark. Hon. Frank Willis
of Canadian, Hon. Temple Houston of Fort
Worth and Hon. J. N Browning of Claren-
don were the speakers.
After the speaking large number signed
the Clark club list.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
Judge Abbott

Has received good many letters and not a
few kilograms from persons in his district
who want to succeed to the marshalship
that George Knight is reported to have re-
signed. The aspirants want the president
to delay filing the vacancy till their in
dorsements have time to reach Washing
ton
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
To Boom Mills.
specialto the Gazette.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, March Isles
than one hundred citizens met at the con-
vention hall here tonight in response to the
call for mass meeting to boom Mills can
didacy for the senate. A resolution was
passed indorsing him and committee will
be appointed tomorrow to visit Austin and
present the resolution before the members
of the lie gislature from that district.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19

Special to the Gazette.


BUFFALO, LEON COUNTY, TEX, March
1S-A Democratic primary election has
various candidates for state offices and on
political issues. Hogg is the choice for
governor, with quite a number of votes
scattering bet Ween ex-Congressman "How-
dy'' Martin and George Clark.
The free coinage of silver and Finley S
ruling were also Endorsed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
At Emma.
NJ A1IaL3
Special to the Gazette.


EMMA, CROSBY COUNTY, TEX, March
IA petition was circulated among the
county officers and business men of Emma
and Crosby county to obtain their views as
to choice for governor. Out of the total
number of signers, not one was for Hogg,
a large majority were for Clark, the re-
mainder, anyone in preference to Hogg.
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Robertson County Primary.
Special 10 the Gazette.

special 10 the Gazette.
FRANKLIN, ROBERTSON COUNTY, TEX,
March 1S.-At the primary election for
United States senator held in this (Robert-
SOM county to-day this precinct gives Mills
q majority of forty votes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
HOSSFURT S$kClD PHOSPHATE
Useful in all foTfss of'Dyspepsia-
ne Race or

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, March 1s-,rhe
great stallion race booked for the August
meeting is declared of, word having been
received from c. ". Williams, owner Of
Allerton, declining to enter the race. He
says he will not take AIerton away from
home until he has met Axtell alone.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
Thai. and G. \. Reoeirarshlp

Special to the Gazette
Tyler, TEX, March 1S.-Further con-
tinuance has been granted in the matter Of
the receivership for the International and
Great Northern which was up Tor hearing
in Judge AfcCOr6's court. The case goes
over TO the next regular term.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
A BOY KILLED

BY a Comprehensive it Accident or
Design?
Special TO the Gazette.
.HoUsToN. TEX, March 1S.-while two
boys, named Daniel Floyd and Willie Jones,
aged about fourteen years, were in the
woods near town in company with a COM
panion, the former, in fooling with a dou-
ble-action pistol, shot the Jones boy through
the head and instantly killed him. His
companion brought the news to town, and
Floyd was arrested, as circumstances point
more TO design than accident in the affair.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19
SUPREME COURT.
Decisions Rendered at the Galveston Sit
ting Yesterday

ting GesIeroay.
Special TO the Gazette.
GALVESTON, Tex, March 1S.-The
supreme court to-day rendered the follow
ing decisions:
Aftirmed-Fitmaurice vs.. Life Insurance
Company, from Webb; Western Union
Telegraph Company vs.. Beringer, from
Gonzales; Roam Us. Ross, from Walker;
Ratio, Lang IL Weinberger vs.. Bluestein,
from Orange.
Reversed and remanded-Western Union
Telegraph Company vs., Brown, from
Johnson.
Reversed and rendered-National Bank
of Farmersville VS.. Greenville National
Bank, from Collin; the State vs.. Catlin,
from FL Paso.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-19

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-The house ex-
ecutive committee this afternoon decided
to recommend the seating of Moves, Repub-
lican contestant in the New York election,
contest and unseating Rockwell, the Demo-
cratic sitting member.
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suffering in Kerr County.

Special to the Gazette
KERRvILLE, KERR COUNTY, Tex, March
1S.-Thousands Of sheep on the range viii
die as a result Of the blizzard now raging,
They are in the midst of Landing. Cattle
are also suffering severely.