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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-08-21

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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-08-21

Concerning entrance, examinations and
exemptions from same. see catalogue,
Copies OF the catalogue and particular
information may be obtained from tho
secretary Of the faculty, Jas. Il. Clark.
Austin, Tex. or FROM the provost Of
the medical faculty, j. p. johnson, Gal,
weston, Tex.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-06
The Stone Fights of corea,


The stone fights of Corea are remark.
able national sport. The kite flying,
which is universal in Corea, stops on the
18th Of their first month, and next day
the stone fights take it's place. The most
serious fights occur on the large open
spaces Of the capital. There is sort Of
recognized pitting Of one section of the
city against another, but there is no or.
ganization and no leaders, though the
fighters generally follow the lead of the
more daring and reckless Of their mum.
Der.
Stones fly in an incessant shower, and
each man tries to hit as many men as he
can, and specially to avoid being hit by
stones aimed at him. A few men on
each side are armed with strong clubs
and provided with wadded hemlets, and
these come to the closer quarters re.
quired for blows, while the main body
ply the missiles. The excitement is in.
tense, and thousands of spectators crowd
the neighboring safe points.
The villages round the capital are in a
constant state Of warfare with each 9th
er during the season, and broken heads
are plentiful. In fact, it was reported
that in the first fight Of last year six men
were killed-a record which nearly
equals one Of our own good football sea-
sons-and a company Of soldiers which
was ordered out TO stop it could hardly
do SO even with fixed bayonets.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits. u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-06
pefensive Instinct In Monkev,.

Some forms of the defensive instinct
have become curiously specialized. The
little capuchin monkeys Of the Brazilian
forests are SO tinlid that they scamper
away at the mere rustling Of leaf, but
experience has taught them that fight
offers no chance Of salvation from the
pursuit of winged enemy, and at the
first glimpse OF harry eagle swarm
of capucinos viii huddle together and
shrek out their defiance with an en-
phasis that really makes the lowering
murderer reconsider his project.
Ii he does risk swoop, dozen pair Of
hands will grab him at once, and clutch
ing at his throat and his wings soon fill
the air with whirl Of flying feathers
not unnixed with fur, while the screams
of the combatants bring up ringtailed
allies from all parts Of the woods till the
would be assassin is glad to get away
with the loss of half his plumage.--San
Francisco Chronicle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-06
THE GAS COMPANY AND A SPECIAL,
DIVIDEND.

The report of the committee Of the
Board of Aldermen appointed to investi-
gate the condition of the Gaslight Com
pany is published elsewhere. The re-
port was drawn by Alderman Guptill
and was meant to be, and no doubt is. a
conservative statement of the value of
the company's assets. The companys
works and the land on which. they stand
are estimated by the committee to be
worth the amount of the capital stock of
the company at par, or about S349. 900.
Its accumulations amount to more than
$500, 900. The cost of the renewals that
will be needed this year. will amount at
the outside, according to Mr.. York's es-
innate, at $45, 900, unless considerable
increase in the consumption of gas should
follow the reduction in price, when some
additions would be needed, and the ex-
pense increased to $4,000. Mr.. York
considers $50, 900 amply sufficient for the
insurance fund. The insurance and re-
newal funds now amount to over 5000
900, more than $1o0, 900 more than the
engineer estimates to be needed. Mr.
Daye!s, the President of the company.
however, thinks tho insurance fund
should be about 100000. A difference
of SO, 600 between tho estimates of the
engineer and the president as to the
amount needed for insurance is certainly
very remarkable one. In 1888 the com.
pany was worrying along with an insnr-
ance and renewal fund of 1852, 200. 1t has
now increased to 5000, and still the
president and directors think it no moro
than it needed. 1t may be that
the directors have in mind when thew
speak of insurance not merely insurance
an the works of the company, but also
insurance on the stock-insuranee of 1G
per cent. dividends, even if tho reduc-
ton of the price of gas should cut down
the yearly earnings.
But we think the public will be in
clined to agree with the committee that
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-06
ODDS AND ENDS.
has only 1ah periodicals.

Austria has only 1855 periodicals.
The Chinese hand is small, slim and
with square phalanges.
To best please child is the highest
triumph of philosophy.
The people of this country sent Co.,
100000 kilograms in 1892.
Tidal waves will often acquire veloc-
ity Of 1000 miles minute.
Cheerfulness is health; its opposite,
melancholy, is disease. Halliburton.
The colored people of Virginia pay
taxes on property valued at $13, 100000.
Edison says that the man of the future
may be able to do without sleep entirely.
Clean gilt frames with rainwatsr in
which flowers Of sulphur have been
stirred
An earthquake wave once crossed the
Pacific in 70 hours, or over six miles
minute.
The Office seeks the man; then the man
reciprocates by seeking Offices for his
relatives.
The white waistcoat for young mems
evening dress should ct as if it had been
whitewashed on.
Fraalein Won Lassberg drowned her.
self of vexation and disgust at life after
reading Goethe's Sorrows of Werther."
In order to do right a man need know
but little, but in order to do wrong with
IMMUNITY he must be well learned in the
law. So " tsF
The head of a coin is the side that
bears the head, or if there is no actual
head on the coin the side that bears the
date.
There is at least one Brooklyn man
who sends his laundry to be 'done up"
in London. Strange to say, he is not
dude. but prosperous merchant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-06

dividend of 6 OF per cent. a year,
clear OF taxation, is as much as the
stockholders of company dealing in a
necessary of life and possessing an
exclusive franchise, ought to ex-
pect, and that if they get more
they are getting more than belongs
to them. Reckoning the consumption
the same as at present, the company will
be able to pay or per cent. at the re-
duced price Of it's product and lay aside
allsthat will be needed for insurance and
renewals. With this the stockholders
ought to be content, especially as great
many of them have received back all of
their original investments in special divi-
bends. If they are willing to be content
with that there is no reason under the
sun why the company cannot declare
special dividend of 40 per cent, as the
committee suggest. The company will
then have left in its treasury S63, 900;
which will be ample to provide against
all probable contingencies except the
contingency that the earnings may not
be sufficient to enable the company to
pay 10 per cent. dividends if it depends
upon them alone. The only possible
reason, it seems to US, for the compa-
ny's keeping on hand $4,000 of surplus
is to enable it to continue to pay 10 per
cent on its stock in case its income from
the business of gas making is reduced.
That is not good reason. A company
that has earned such enormous profits in
the past ought to be willing to abate
something in the future.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-06


The Water Company submitted to the
last administration two propositions
for the settlement of the icontro-
versy between the city and the
company relative to the contract for sup
plying water for municipal purposes.
One of these propositions was rejected
and the other laid on the table without
action. The company has now with
drawn both Of these propositions and
will bring suit against the city for money
due on the contract. Of course this suit
will effectually test the legality of the con-
tract, and will accomplish the same
thing as the reference which the com
pany first proposed. We think the ma
jority Of lawyers who have examined the
subject believe sthe contracts are per-
fectly legal, but as the question has been
raised it is best to have decision from
the courts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-06

TUESDAY, JUNE 6.

The withdrawal of the Rev. Dr.. Eeob
from the Presbyterian church because
of the attitude toward DIR. Briggs is sig
nificent. He is one of the prominent men
of the denomination and his example
will be likely to be followed by others.
Indeed as DR.. Briggs has been excluded
for his views it would seem that those
who agree with him had no choice left
them but to withdraw.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-06

The fair will have to pick up half dol
lars from now till September a good deal
faster than it has sduring the month OF
May to make it financial success. The
net receipts for that month were $500, ZOO
which is at the rate of $3,6O0,0OO for the
entire six months of the fair. AS the pre-
liminary expenses of the fair were about
$50, 900, 900 the present rate of earnings
would leave tremendous balance on the
wrong side. The remaining months
will undoubtedly show an improvement
but itcan hardly be expected that the
investment will prove paying one in
dollars and cents.
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TO THE WORLDS FAIR & CALIFORNIA

complete Pullman service, from Boston to destina
tb on also hote accomnodations at Chicago during
enrsions for California and ali western points leave
S1sfon on through express trains every Tuesday,
Hylal the Boston d Maine, Central VT, Grand
trunk prgank, Rock Island and Denver, and Rio Grande
nam,Mays For rates and full particulars of
cusiols apply TO your nearest ticket agent write
A. PHILLIPS & CO.
aprz< SaTu&T THIN
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One lot of Striped, Plaid and Mixed
Half Wool Dress Goods, in plain and
fancy weaves, marked down from 25c to
IL lie.
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Z5C.

Birds Eye Epangline, made in Ger
many, new thing this season, beautiful
shades, serviceable, and will make an
elegant dress, marked down from $1.00
to 75c.
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The DOOR
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of our corner store is level
with the sidewalk and ia
just wide enough to admit
the entrance of a baby
carriage without having to
be particular to see that
it dosen't hit the sides.
Just inside the door is
whore we keep the baby
fixings-dresses, oloaks,
bonnets, hats, sacks, socks,
&c. There is plenty Of
room there for a baby
carriage, Tor several In
fact, then why not wheel
your baby right in and let
one of the young ladies' in
the department. fit it to a
bonnet or a cloak or what
ever you want. We have
everything for babies and
our prices are low.
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German Silk Spot Epangline, Wig
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Twills, 40 inches wide, S1.25 quality, all
for $1.00.
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Changeable Silk Warp Glorias, French
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One lot of Cancels Hair Novelties. one
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Wool Tricots, and one lot of Flannel
Mixtures, all worth SOC, marked down
to SOC.
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Women of all ages, and in all con-
ditions, will find just the help they
need in Skoda's Discovery.
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Novelty Trieots, so inches wide, in
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only 45c.
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The Arnold, Constable Cos. Black
Silk Warp Henriettas. No one questions
their superiority over all others, who are
acquainted with the goods. Satisfaction
guaranteed in every particular. The
best selling numbers are S1.25, $1.371-2,
$1.50, $1.75, $500 and 1925.
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A limited quantity Of fine India Twills,
45 inches wide, choice shades, actual
Twills, Cashmeres, Vigoureux Suitings,
and Novelties at SOC.
The morning call., 1893-11-08
SHOT THE BANKER.
Vengeance of a Former
Employe.
T. II. LIEBE BADLY WOUNDED.
Crime of Christian Hess, Who Term
mated His Pistol Practice by
Killing Himself.

PORTLAND, Or, Nov. 7.-Theodore 81.
Liebe. president of the Oregon German
Banking Company, was shot to-day at
noon and seriously wounded by Christian
Hess, who, after shooting Liebe, shot and
killed himself. Liebe's wound is not re-
garded as fatal. The bullet entered the
hack of his head, followed the skull
around and came out near the right eye.
Hess shot himself through the heart, death
ensuing instantly. The shooting occurred
at the intersection of East Park and Z
streets, Liebe being on his way home.
The people were attracted to the scene by
the reports OF the pistol, which was dis
charged only twice. Liebe was taken to
his home where physician was sum-
moned, and the body of Hess was con-
veyed to the Morgue.
From what can be learned it is supposed
that the trouble was brought about by the
arrest oil Hess some time since on charge
OF embeZzlement preferred by Liebe.
Hess, who was the husband of niece of
Liebe. was formerly in the employ of
Liebe as clerk in bakery, and while thus
employed he was accused by Liebe of alb
stracting money from the till. He was
arrested and placed in Jail. where be re-
NAMED until few days ago, after sue
ceeding in furnishing bonds pending his
trial.
On the body of Hess was found letter,
in which Hess related his intention Of
killing Liebe and himself and giving his
reasons therefor. He admitted the charge
of theft, but excused himself on the ground
that son of Liebe was indebted to him
in the sum of $40 and refused to pay him
after he had been arrested and placed in
Jail. He claims that he at once succeeded
in securing bondsmen, but that they after
ward withdrew through the influence of
Liebe. In addition Hess claims that Liebe
had prosecuted his wife and self until he
was almost distracted, and that he would
suffer it ho longer.
The morning call., 1893-11-08
WHAT BLOUNT MEANT TO SAY.

CHICAGO, Nov. IA special from Wash
ington says that the next steamer from
Hawaii for San Francisco will probably
bring news of the action of Minister Willis
under his instructions from the State De-
partmeut to the Provisional Government.
The special declares that he is instructed
TO inform the Provisional Government that
the United States regards the dethrOn ement
of the Queen as due entirely to Minister
Stevens and the landing Of troops from the
United States steamer Boston that but for
them the Queen would not have been de-
throned, and that the United States Gov
erDment does not approve of the action of
Stevens, therefore does not consider there
has been a revolution. But the United
States does consider that the Queen, having
been unjustly deprived of her throne be-
cause of the wrongful action of the United
States Minister and troops, is entitled TO be
restored TO power. and restored she must
be.
This position which the administration
has taken is likely to give rise to much
and severe criticism, on the ground that it
ill BELTS this republic to assist in the res
toration o. a depOsed monarch. This crit
icism is expected. The administrations
only explain alton is that it matters not
whether the derosed authority was a
Queen or a President. The uthority was
unlawfuily overthrow by representatives
of the United States and as mere matter
of abstract Justice the wrong should be
righted
The morning call., 1893-11-08

partmeut. While Blount was still in Ha-
wall he published statement from Secre-
tary Gresham that the United States had
no further interest in the islands than any
other power This was taken in the
islands as notification that, should an
effort be made to restore the Queen, the
United States would not interfere
A gentleman VINO was a long resident in
the islands says the Hawaiians are not
prepared to believe this Government will
take steps TO restore the Queen. 1t is said
that even if the United States marines
were to land with the purpose of attempt
ing 1t they would be forcibly resisted.
1t is not believed the natives would take
any steps to restore the Queen without
being led by white men. 1t is alleged the
British residents in the islands are the
only persons that would so lead the
natives.
1t is not denied that should the United
States refuse all overtures for annexation
or protectorate the inclination of Hawaii
would be to look to Great Britain were it
not for the existence of the convention
between Great Britain and France made
in 1913, mutually pledging themselves
never to annex any portion of the islands
or in any way to assume protectorate
over them.
The policy of the British residents there
tore to set up the Government is strongly
favorable to themselves and antagonistic
to the Uuited States. The Canadian Pa
cific Railroad runs line of steamers to
Australia by way of the islands.
These steamers carry freight to points in
h. lit ah1 IN,
direct over roads IN the United States by
way of San Francisco. The British have
large property interests in the islands and
the British Government always aims to
secure the political control where its citi-
Zens have commercial interests.
The gentleman mentioned asserts that
were an effort made to restore the Queen
the sentiment in the islands would be to
hold the United States Government NOR
ally responsible for the resulting blood
shed. The existing Government is deter
mined to maintain itself until it is demon
strated no assistance is to be looked Tor
from this Government
When shown there are no grounds for
looking to Great Britain or France for the
reason stated, Germany would be the next
resource. Friends of the present govern
ment in Hawaii have given up all idea of
any measure, either of annexation or
protectorate, and feel that Secretary
Gresham has given sufficient expression
10 this determination to warrant a cessa-
ton of all attempts at negotiation looking
to that end The existing Haw allan Gov
eminent has been recognized by all civil
lied governments. including the United
States. and is prepared to take what further
steps that are necessary to preserve the
welfare of the islands.
The morning call., 1893-11-08

him. and after the ship had received her
clearance papers and while she was Ieav-
ing the port six or seven shots were fired
to bring her to. Minister Baker was on
board at the time. Whether the shots
were fired directly at her or In front Of
her is not stated.
The matter was discussed at the Cabinet t
meeting this afternoon. Captain Dow.
who is in command of the Costa Rica. is
the same captain who harbored Barrundia
who was killed on his ship several years
ago by the Guatemalan authorities. 1t
has been established that political refu-
gee who is passenger. as B0nilla was,
cannot be taken from the ship which he is
on. The chance presence of the United
States Minister on the vessel in this case is
not considered to make any difference in
the diplomatic aspects of tie case.
Nothing could be learned of what reply
had been sent Minister Baker or what
steps it was proposed to take in the mat
ter. The United States steamer Alliance
sailed yesterday from San Jose to Acajutla
in San Salvador, but whether that move
ment was Occasioned by the incident is not
stated at the department.
The morning call., 1893-11-08
FINE ATHLETICS.
Members of the Young nen'S Chris
tian Association.

AninterestiDg gymnastic and athletic ex-
hibition was given last evening in the
Metropolitan Temple by members Of the
San Francisco Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION in aid Of the funds for the asso-
Citations new building
All through the entertainment the spec
tators showed the greatest interest in the
proceedings, frequently drowning the or
chestra by their applause and cries Of
"bravo."
Performances by the class of the associ-
alton formed the greater part OF the pro-
gramme. The dumbbell drill. IN which
twenty-five members showed their agility
and skill in using the dumbbells, excited
considerable laughter aud applause. The
horizon tal-bar eXerclsel however, gave
every quarter satisfaction.
"It is better than a circus." exclaimed
delighted spectators as the athletic young
men performed evolutions and counter
evolutiOns upon the bars In a manner
which made people trembe for the safety
of their necks and showed them to have
quite as much grace and nlm blenesS as
professional traDeZe- performers.
The Indian-club drill, also by the class,
was a very pretty exhibition. and the par
allel bars, German horse exercises and
Roman ladder pyramids all gave satlstac
ton.
Frank r. Hart, champion cIub-swinger
of the Pacific Coast, showed marvellous
dexterity in swinging two and even three
clubs simultaneously. The broadsword
contest between Professor Henry Ansot
and E. NJ. Cherry, pupil. gave lovers OF
fencing treat.
Perhaps the contest which excited most
interest was the running high jump. for
which members of both the Oakland and
San Francisco associations had entered.
The reward of victory in this contest was
TO be a gold medal given by the associa-
ton.
A number of agile jumpers competed,
but as the bar rose higher and higher they
retired one by one from the contest. !eav-
ing C. Scbiermund the winner OF the
medal for leap of 5 feet AZ inches.
During the evening 7. ID. Wood. Md,
resident physician and professor of by
gene at Stanford University. delivered an
interesting address upon The advantages OF
athletic training.