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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12

The preacher had IA.
left the stou /, n'hkli a
to find himself tbo "s BIZ
KIND Kindly thought. lie lo,e
why The girls had po ~ "A, 3
what had seemed a IN. s'spl
esy IN them now , Sn utter la y
most most delicate consl5s,.a,, 90,
ter which WAS 10 ~ 'ung ls
tnge. Mr.. I.aidlev 70 ~ a
the tableaux. The s ,y.lq ~ \
suggested to him Of s n
rah. But he fclt az ,vaqn IA
To deal gently Win ~ euie
ers. He would attend AZ 'aapt
he would be amIsbie 1le
all gentlcncss he wE,,, Ails,
ings. '' " saA
On the night Of tho
was among the 6re a'fii,,.
church. II woe mos, y aiig (
and the preacher fel, peat.s
part of his spirit rise h ~
IN white were running Nuaia
a buzz Of cxcitemes,' l n
school room. The ptss.a o .
himself that he fopnd s W. tlil
PIE Y. the appearance ' " y
luuRhter MS she came ~ ~,
him, holding her long er ani'.'
he might not trip. Nar,s, q,
bound her black haIr VA,
SOFT cotton hung petlun. N.Y. [.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12

Mr., Harry Pepper announces his third
annual musicai reception for "Wednesday
csouNs nvAt, n, his studio No. i3S Fifth
HYrDus.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12

stop on the porch. Ile9 N
Cncr relax. She tremplea 4
fluttered from her hanu
her arm across her eyes H.. 4
The sheet, airily desfH ". "a
10 the preachers eyes ',.,.
green hnes Of The s''
curling papers, ,.dinill
A burning fash OF nus ~
I'm his heart. She, 'hlf M.
Anne. so lovely and g w.
suffered from this l9N M, Z
win her soft hair, her ~. So
dainty presence 20 be W. ..5 q
a boys jest, TO a greeo ~
I'm curl papers, .ts tire
She. OF All persons 70 = s'
futility OF attempting
She. the woman be lp'ss
denly but luddly, lnt "a ai
presented him with NIL I e I
mons would have ca, s NJ
scnse' of Ills feelings v 81
tAnnet' he said, slelsA.
Miss Anne gave a h''r rsss,,si =
lyon have come . iti1, 'h'
said. staring at bun LEO n
NOT. II Is true. ar'' h
nSout Inc tahleanx 49,,
nm tonight | cannol M
IA nmnzedlv. for ", e
snatched her hand w ,.efc
lips were not worus "ae,iig
But. she falteT,s',i,, s ~
as he paused hreali,s Tsf-f
forgotten your Ri'"'
henrtY ne 20
boldipg her hands vgIy .ss
gotten. hut ~ w"
yonr fault"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12

NJ. Massenes hss Paea1 ~
OF the Academy q
A.sels.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12

Verdi's opera 3nlb
dueed IN Milan ibis ls ~
able maestro bas ls.;ateal.f
Z. personally supe''D
sals Of ~ -.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
BUSINESS OF THE NATION.
Statistical Report Of the Exports and Im.
ports Ter the Past Year.

Statistical Report OF the Exports and Im.
peres fer the Past Year.
WASHINGTON, MAY 1e.-The chief Of the
bureau OF statistics In statement tqnhe
secretary OF the treasury, reports the tUtal
value OF the exports Of merchandise from
tho United States, during the IL months
ending April 30, 1eB, to be $s4s, ,694, ,l27, o
decrease Of el8l.7ls.1ls over the preceding
year. The values of imports during the
sane period was ss36, Isl ,sss, an increase
OF 81 .0oS.sl7.
During the i2 months ending April 20.
the experts OF gold amounted to s110.03 49,
0-6 and the imports to 1854 600. an ex-
cess Of exports Of e0o, ,l9s, ,026. During tho
corresponding u months last year. the
exports OF ao!d amounted to SIS ,6l4, ,762
and the imports to N9, ,109. .923, an excess
Of exports OF Sa6, ,bO4 $50.
During the II months ending April 20,
the exports OF silver amounted to e3s. $780,
557 and the imports to s23.455.2i4, an ex-
cess OF exports Of sl5, 5,513. During tho
corresponding period of the preceding
year tho exports OF silver amounted to
e2s, ,755,t73 and tho imports to eis, sol ,747,
an excess Of exports Of sii ga, ,s20.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
THERE Will Be NO WAR
OUR BALANCE OF TRADE


WAsuINoroN, May la.-An authentic
statement has been obtained % TO ths In.
terview between Secretary Gresham and
the Chinese minister ut the state depart.
ment, Wednesday last. Tho interview
was entirely devoid Of tono and there was
no feature or any suggestion OF ssnsation.
aiism. Nothing whatever was said by the
minister concerning any possibility that
the Chinese legation m Washington would
be withdrawn NJ o result of tho enforce
ment Of the law. and Il can be stated on
the authority Of Secretary Gresham that hs
has not received any intimation from any
source that any such proceedings are con-
templated. During the interview. the Chi
ncsc minister assured Secretary Gresham
that he believed that tho Chimes govern
mont would not resort to any rstaliatosy
measure and that there would bs nothing
done by his government that would dis
turb the present friendly relations between
the United States and China. The minis
ter 10 Of the opinion that no trouble would
result from the law. The interview Was
pleasant throughout and lasted about 20
minutes.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
DIED FROM DRINK.

Aed Eadisg Of sa Army OMcer ssA .
Feasie Compaaion.
NEW York. May 1s.-David c. Houston.
lieutenant colonel for engineers, United
States army, died this morning at ST.
vincent's hospital, OF jaundicc. He was
5s years OF ago and native Of New York.
Two woeks ago the colonel, accompanied
by woman known as Mrs. Minnie Por-
ter. went to the Everett house aud they
were assigned separate rooms. Mrs. Por-
ter passed as his niece. Tho couple did
much drinking aud the hotel people rc.
fused to supply Mrs. Porter with liquor
after learning the amount she was oonsun,-
ing. Friday last. ssmo Of Colonel Hous-
tons friends callod at the hotel and
found the army officer In such
condition that they at once
sent him to st. vincent's hospital. The
woman kept up the debauch, procuring
liquors outside Of the hotel. Sunday her
condition became such that the house
physician had her removed to Bellevue
hospital, whore she was placed in the alco-
holic ward. Before leaving the hotel tho
unfortunate woman told tho housekeeper
that her home is In Tennessee, and her
husband, son and daughter are living
there. At the hospital to-day physician
said that the woman could not live.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
GOULD 10 ovGRwoRKgD.
1he ssa ef Jay Wants ~ Easier Itos-
The Paei0o Mail

TIE Sea sf Jay wanta ~ Easier Tias-
The Pacific Mail
New YoRK, Nay is.-Ceorss J. Gouh
has refusod To accept new torn % psss-
kisut al tho Pacific Mail Steamship esu,-
pany, owing to the pressure Of othse bs,si.
ness. G. II. Huntington will succeed him.
Huntington said: "Gould has found ssuce
the death Of bis father, Jay Gould. that
his duties are 90 great that he must cur.
tail his work. We would like To have had
him keep tho prssidsncy Of the Paciflc
Mail, but he had good reason Of his Own
for not doing %. The stock Of tho cosn.
pany 10 widely scattered, but I suppose
am . stakeholder. Tho outlook for
the company has not been 20 good
for 20 years. We have practically .
monopoly Of the business on the west
coast. which is very profitable. Our busi-
moss to tho Sandwich islands and China
and Japan 10 entirely satisfactory. Moro
pleasant relations have been established
between the Pacific Mail aud tho Panama
railroads. We have stopped calling zach
other names. II 10 natural TINT the COM
panies should operate together on through
business. and think that the trafi1c ar
ranGements betvesn them will b rocs.
tahlished before long. There arc moro
reasons why they should not aght than
why they should hght."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
THEIR LIVES IN DANGER
HIGH WATER EVERYWHERE
Railroad Tracks and Bridges
Washed Away-Housss inun-
datsd-rhe storm is Over
Heavy Losses.

PTrrsBCnG. May 16.-The sun is shining
and tho great storm which has prevailed
over eastern Ohio and western Pcnnsyl-
vanla for three days IL believed to he over.
The Allegheny and Monongahcla rivers
are still rising. but tho waters will hardly
reach tho danger limo aud no serious
damage Is expected here. The low lands
OF Allegheny aud the South Side are par
tally under water. Sharpsburg is several
feet under water and tho residents have
moved to the upper floors.
A. Beaver Falls, the town 10 at fcvcr
heat, expecting the town TO he swept from
the earth tomorrow. Few slept last night,
ns reports were rife that the upper dam
was weakening and break was possible
nj any time. IL this should occur body
OF water seven miles long. half mile wide
and IS feet dccp would he ready To dash
on the lower end OF Beaver Falls, Failston,
Bridgcwater and other towns below.
Strenuous, and IL 10 believed. successful
efforts are beina made TO prevent break.
At Newcastle the situation il very grave.
The water 10 five feet higher than evcr
known before and ID still rising. All last
night families were taken from their
houses aud tho work is still going on.
The break threatened lies west of tho
town and may occur at any moment.
The police and fro departments have
been sent to warn the people ut South New.
castle to fee to the hills. Tho break will
cover that part Of the city to depth Of at
least IL feet.
Over 10 miics of tho New York, Penn
syivania q Ohio road. between hero aud
Sharer, has boon washed out since mid
night. A large railroad bridge went down
this morning with 20 loaded cars. Several
bridges and houses foated down this
morning, and tho carcasses Of dead ani-
mails M tho stream. Boats are plying in
three feet Of water In tho principal streets
and business 10 entirely suspended.
At Johnstown. Conemaugh and Stony
Greek the river 10 booming. It 10 feared
that great damage will be done to the
lower part of the city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
WILL ASSIST WILLIAM.
Capitalists OF the Empire Rally %
support sf the Army Rill.

Capitalists OF the Empire Rally 10 the
support sf the Army Rill.
BERLIN. May 1s.-Thc following is an
example OF the banking houses and lead.
Ing firms connected with the boursc In
starting the election fund for tho support
of the arsny bill:
The Joint committee Of tho Associated
Iron and Steel industries Of Germany has
made the remarkable proposal that part
Of the expenditures required by the now
army bill bo voluntarily subscribed by tho
great Industrial, commercial aud financial
interests OF the country. Tho committee
calculates that the Joint stock companies
Of the empire. representing an annual
uKxsc0ate prsAss>ae~ 0.00o.0o0 mAshn,
would have no dimculty In subscribing
the nocsssary credit. and voluntary con-
tributions will he less onerous than the
dangerous fiuctuationo caused by tho un-
scttlcd state Of public affairs consequent
on the struggle between tho kaiser and
the rcichstae. should tho latter continue
to reject the army bill.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
SLOW ACTION.
Before the Geary Law ts Enforced the
Chinese Government Must speak.

Before The Gesty Law is Enforced the
Chinese Govsrnment Must speak.
WASHINGTON, May ls.-The mandate Of
the supreme court OF the United States to
the circuit court for tho southern district
Of New York, Affirming the decision Of
that court In the exclusion cases, was
transmitted yestercay. This disposes Of
the matter finally, unless the case again
comes before the court on new question.
The present indications point strongly 10
the assumption that o copy of the major
ity opinion Of the court will certainly be
forwarded to the Chinese government
through diplomatic channels before any
extended system OF hostile action under
tho Law will be insugurated. The prob
abilities seem In favor OF Q prolonged
status In quo on the Chinese expulsion
question.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
siMoNDs MUST APPEAR.
He ID summonsA % sh0W Causs why he
should Net Re Ruled Out

He Ii 6ummonea % sh0W Caoeo why He
should Net ne Ruled OsG
WASHINGTON, May l6.-The commis-
sioner OF patents. acting upon IN applica-
tion filed yesterday BY Church D Church.
patent lawyers Of this CITY, issued . rule
upon w. Z. Simonds, late commissioner
OF patents. and Foster q Freeman. attor-
ncys for the American Bell Telephone
company. directing them to appear before
him next Wednesday, May "a, aud show
cause why they should not be debarred
from practicing before the patent Office.
Secretary Smith said to-day that he
would at once request the attorney een.
eral to designate an of{iciai Of bis depart.
ment TO conduct the case on behalf OF the
government.
J. L. Bennett. chief clerk Of the patent
Office. has been given . leave Of absence
Of one weeA pending tho examination.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19

CHICAGO, May $3.50 wcdged In tho
Railways Of tho art institute wcre tho
crowds of women to-day In tho session of
their great congress. that at one time .
panic was imminent. II was at Tho en-.
trance to the hall In which Susan u. An.
thony was speaking. Crowds completely
filed the hall and hundreds were packed
outside In the corridors. In historical
voice one woman called on tho chairman
TO postpone the programme and send for
the police. The wooden partitions filling
tho side doorways to the other halls were
crushed In and tho crash added to tho
growing feeling Of alarm. The proceed.
ings were temporarily discontinued until
q policeman succeeded in clearing the
Lall.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
TO TEST the MONTEREY.
A Board Of Naval Omesrs win Maks the
Final Trial.

WASHINGTON. May ls.-Sscretary Her.
bert to-day detailed hoard of officers, to
consist OF Captain Howison. Chief Ensi.
neer Burnap. Lisutenant Commander
Gilmore. Lieutenant Burnett and Naval
Instructor Acton, TO conduct tho fnal trial
Of tho coast defense vessel Monterey.
They were ordered TO assemble at the
Mare Island navy yard on the 2sth Inst.
and complete the trial before June @. Tho
contract for the Monterey provided for
two trials, the first OF which took place
some time ago.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
Yesterday st 0ravsse I'd.

GRAvEsEND, May 18-The track was
fair.
Mile and Observation-Disclosures won
Hamilton. second; Yorkville Belle, third.
Time, I so.
Six furiongs-Joe Kelly won; Lyceum.
second. Harlem. third. Time. :is.
Centrni stakes, i've furlon9s-Dobbins
won; Halton. second; Taral, third. Time.
l:o8H.
Mile and Q sixteenth-Emin Bey won
Metuchen,. second; Johnctta, third.
Time. 1 :51X.
Five furiongs-Sun Glimpse won: Hart.
ford. second; Sparta, third. Time. :0i.
Mile and . sixteenth-Prince won |;
Prince George. second; Lizzie, third.
Time, so.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19

CHICAGO. May is.-The chiefs Of police
Of the leading cities Of the country gath.
cred here to-day to consult as to police
administration aud improved methods
for the detection and prevention of crime.
The movement was originated by Chief
Seavy of Omaha. and he presided at the
meeting. The chcfs were welcomed by
Mayor Harrison, aftcr which Chief Scavy
explained tho object OF tho meeting.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
PRAYING ron cHiNAMsN.
Prssbytssiaas asa Msthsdists Are uaeh
Cowssruea Abous Jshn.

Conserved About Joha.
NEW York, May 1s.-The CeaFy exclu-
sion act, which has always been fought By
tho churches aud missionary societies,
has given tho homo officials no little con-
corn. Tho Presbyterian board Of mis-
sions, at . meeting yesterday. In edition
70 sending q cablegram ordered lcttsrs
written TO four missions In China 10
which injunctions TO cautious and eonssr.
vative action In enlarged on, and adding:
''It seems To us desirable while matters
arc in suspense, that all our missionaries
should bo i'm q situation wherc prompt
communication will be possible and that
visits to the interior should not no under.
taken unless proper prccau;ion he taken.
We are authorized to say that MIR. Dulles
10 about 10 send extra funds TO each mis-
sion to be available when needed"
Tho chief danger apprehcnded 10 sud.
den uprising as q result Of false reports
scattered among tho people. who may
take action before the government can In.
terfep.
The Methodist Foreign Missionary 80
cic,y decided to make anal appeal to
the president against tho immediate en-
forcement of tho law. The appeal, as for
mulatctl, says;
"Wo earnestly beseech tho president To
use all tho means within his power to
meet the just wishes OF tho Chinese gov.
ernmcnt and. II Il yet he possible. TO Sc
cure. through diplomatic action, such an
agreement between the two countries rs
will secure peace and harmony"
The following was also issued for dis
tribution: "In this time of peril to our
missionary interests in China and Of dis
honor TO the fair name Of our country
because Of unrighteous and oppressive.
we deem u of tho utmost Importance that
tho whole church look To Col for His
divine prudence and help. We therefore
recommend that Sunday. May -. bs OBJ
served as o special day Of prayer through
out the country, that our government may
he led to just and right action In this
emergency and that such o solution OF tho
pending question may he resched ~ shall
save our missionary interests In China
from disaster and secure Just treatment to
the Chinese In this country"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19

EVANSTON. ILL.,. May is.-The National
bank of Evanston closed its doors this
morning at the suggestion Of tho bank
examiner. The bank has capital stock
OF $4,000 and did business with the
broken Chemical OF Chicago. A notice on
the bank door says that depositors will
be paid in full, aud Il is said that the
bank will resume next week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
A CRAZY MOTHER.
She Pslssnsd slsr son. Lest He Grow Cp
TO he q Thief.

She Polsened uer Son. Lest He Grow Cp
TO he q Thief.
LANsINo. Mich. May is.-Last night the
holy Of the ninc-year-old son Of Mrs.
Frank Harro. who died last night, Was
stolen by some unknown persons from
house in which II Iny. About year ago
tho husband Of Mrs. Harrc was killed BY q
log rolling upon him. Shortly afterwari
tho widow lscRan TO be annoyed by having
her horscs' tails shcarcd. harness and
other articles stolen, and the wheels taken
from her carriage. The physician rs-
questei post mortem examination yss-
tcrslay. hut tho mother refused. This
morning the body was discovered at tho
bottom Of deep veil On the farm. The
mother later confessed to having poisoned
her son tO prevent him from growing mp
to he thiof. She was arrested. The
ncighbors think that she 10 insane.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
THE LOSS rs GREAT.


AZ the Waters sksceds the Damage 10
Property is Foasd tn be Very Heavy.
CLEvELASD, May 1s.-The rain which
had been steadily falling since Sunday
s,iaht, ceased early this morning. Tho
water prsciptation was ~ inches. The
CuyahoRa river 10 higher than was ever
known before. Az the waters reccde. prop
erty losses along the banks are found to
DO greater than at first supposed. by
noon tho waters had receded three fest.
Al fast as the river retired. men wore set
TO work in tho factories aud other sub
merged buildings. clearing away the 40.
cumulation Of mud. All streets on tho
fiat were flooded.
The body OF John johnson, ono the life
saving crew drowned yesterday, was found
this morning,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
MORE THAN A MILLION.

Railroads Are Heavy LosePs From the
Recent fioods In tbs East
PlTTsBrR0, May 1s.-It 10 estimated
that tho damage sustained by railroads In
the flooded districts oi Ohio and Pcnnsyl.
vaDia 10 over million dollars. Railway
communication is generally cut of from
these districts owing to the washing out
of bridges aud culvcrts and the submcrg.
anca Of trncka.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19

os Vot NHvys
BosroN. Mass. May ls.-Ths cruiser
New York reached Boston this morning
after good run from the Delaware break.
water. The average rate at which tho
vessel went through water may bo safely
put down ut 10 knots. and there is every
reason to hope that the New York
will exceed tho contract speed by
at least ono knot, thus winning for
tho builders . premium Of ts000
and giving tho United States the fastest
armorcd cruiser in th. world. Monday
morning early tho New York will get nm
der way and steam up 10 the starting
point on the cape for her great race. Tho
contract with The government calls for n
speed Of 20 knots per hour, $4,000 being
paid for every quarter knot In excess, and
a like amount forfeited for every quarter
knot below.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
Italy. Oii Troubie.

ROME. May ls.-Thc Italian government
has closed the provincial council OF Berg
timo, owing to n declaration by the coun-
ell to the efYec, that tn, temporal rights Of
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
M, nm the Rlli..

sARASAo LAKE. N.Y., May is.-One Of
the feats performed by Blondin. the
strong man with Coles circus. was hold.
ing together two strong horses pulling in
opposite directions. Last night pair Of
horses unaccus,oincd to the performance.
were tried. They reared and plunged. and
Biondin. In cndeayoring 10 hold them.
burst q blood vessel and died soon after.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
ASKED TO RESIGN.
Theodore Thomas Receives . Forma
qusst-The Itiinois BatidinE.

Theodore Thomas Receives = Formal Rs.
qu-st-The I,iinois BaiidinE. q
CHICAGO. May 1s.-Aside from the dedi.
cation Of the Illinois state building. thcrs
werc no special features at the worlds
fair to-day. This IL tho first genuine
spring day that tho fair has been favored
with and the people appreciated IL. for
they came in thousands. Late this after.
admission that there were over 10000
people ON the grounds.
Theodore Thomas has been asked by
Director General Davis to turn over the
keys. documents and everything else per-
tanning To the musical bureau to Chief
Peabody Of the department of liberal ART,
and TO tender his resignation to the came
official. As yet the director general hns
received no answer to his note.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
A QUESTION OF ETHICS.

Chtnamen AFe CausIn9 More Troub:s
Than y Little.
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Assistant Secre-
tary Curtis of tho treasury department has
been called upon to decide whether Chi.
nesc saloon keeper 10 laborer or mer-
chant. A Chinaman engaged In the saloon
business left New York for visit to his
homo In China about SIX months ago. and
has now returned. He was denied EN-.
trance and the case has come here for
final decision and may reach Attorney
General Olney before the matter 10 finally
disposed Of.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-19
ON THE CANADIAN PACIFIC.

Tracks Fisoded and Embaak meats
washed out Along the Ln,.
TORONTO, Ont. May 1s.-The Canadian
Pacific train from Winnipeg, due at A:a0
yesterday morning, did not arrive until
late last night. The passengers who camo
through on II reported terrible Journey.
For tho entire distance bctwcen Port
Arthur and North Bay washouts and
flooded tracks arc frequent.