davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
GRAND LODGE
OF THE AMERICAN LEGION or
HONOR AT WACO.
Something Of tho History of the order
aud It's ESTABLISHMENTS "a ihe
state OF Texas.

Waco, Tex, April H. (Specal Tho
seventh regular meeting OF the Grand coun-
eli OF Texas, American Legion Of Honor
win begin tomorrow morning t 10 o'clock
at odd Fellows hall,
Delegates have been arriving Ml day and
the Indications point TO o. Wen attended
meeting. The American Legion of Honor
bad its inception In Texas at Lexington
where. April ~, 1850. Dr. A, n.y. walker
ursl subordinate council with hfiCen Quarter
members The organization Unnie into eN-
istence az Boston, Mass, IN lSle, with forty
six members. In 1890 the statistics Tor the
following two years not yet having hccu
complied. the membership had r0chcd o.
90 In Texas u had eighty two councils
with total membership Of 5000. several
new councils have been instituted since ahd
the number of members has materially Ia.
state was Instituted nc Houston Ia August,
lSSi by Deputy supreme Commander II.
H. Bailey of Paris with hfty-tiNe members.
The supreme council VIII meet I'm MilWhu-
keo. Wis, ON the third Tuesday Of August
next ana the Grand council VII select two
representatives and two mternates % at
tend the session
commanders William kepp Of Galy@ton
cruud Vice Commander; r. II. Bailey OF
Paris, grand secretary; George b. Paxton
Of Fort Worth. grand treasurer; and Or.
j. Burgheim, chairman grand trustees, ar
rived no the city last tdght. met this morn
Inc az the Pacific hotel ana audited the
book, accounts and vouchers Of the grand
secretary and grand treasurer. Tomorrow
afternoon az O'Clock the delegates Will
dered the freedom OF the city by Mayor
Afct'ultOel
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
DOCKERS STRIKE
THE sHiPOWNERs MEET 70 CON-
SIDER THE MATTER.
Some Of the Unions Asked to Comsin De
cline 10 Take Any Part In The AgI-
tation-A RIG Meeting.

London, April IA meeting today OF ship
owners Of london and provincial ports, the
subject Of the stree OF the dock lnbOrors
nt Hun was considered, Nouce was gwen
by the Dock LabOrers union nc Liverpool
20 the effect that unless the demands Of the
working men were complied with, strike
would be innuRurated, ana the general
course of union working men toward the
shipping Interests were discussed, Ship
owners NJ the meeting resolved 10 make
united fight against dictAtun on the part
OF union working men, whether the latter
should attempt to enforce their dlclAtion
by u general strike or by strikes IN dethll.
The agitation regarding the Hull strike
continues TO Increase la London ana else
where. Two thousand scamen and iiremen
gathered today in Lower Hull and dis
played great enthusiasm ana enrue3lness
IN support OF the HUI strikers. The lead
ing speaker was one SproW, who loudly de-
clarad that a bundled thousand men would
50 on q strike tomorrow az protest against
the treatment OF their comrades IN Hun.
checred This declaration A resolution was
carried I'm favor OF q national strike In sup
port OF the demnnds n the Hun strikers
and as a protest against The course OF em-
ployers IN antagonizlng labor unions The
men aftcrward formed In procession and
marched 10 the docks
PRoBLF'{ATICAL.
The result OF the agitation IA favor OF
general strike Of laborera and others EN-
ployed ia the shlpping trade Va support OF
The striking dock lnbOrerH At Hull n ms yet
predetermined Wide difference of opinion
exists among leaders as 70 the adyisability
OF such movement, aud unless there II a
seeming probability that the outcome win
be beneficial 10 the unions 40 general strike
will De ordered. The matter depends, how
ever, upon the action nf conference ~
wnterside delegates which viii be- held in
this city tonight Delegates will be pres
ent from all parts ~ the United Kingdom.
Dock lnbOrers OF London have determined 20
follow the advice Of their leaders to await
decision Of tOnghts conference. After
arriving al this decision men went TO work
with the exception OF about q hundred who
believed that they should support the action
OF the Saturday conference, ordering
general strike for today. The feeling Of
the Gnionist generally Is against general
strike
The steyedores union has declined TO take
any part IN the movement ana VIII not be
represented az the conference tonight.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
IousE

fIhe House met with Speaker Cochran
and o tQuorum present
Prayer by Rev. Pennington.
The House concurrcd IN Senate amend
ments 60 Senate bill OS2, providing a
better road system for Cameron aud 9TH
err counties by adding BeNar aud other
sir. Smith, chairman Of the committee
90 prepare articles of impeachment
against State Land Commissioner Me
6uughey, presented the report Of the
committee, very elaborate document,
embodying the charges and articles.
MIR. BuynO moved 60 adopt the report
and that the committee be instructed 20
present the same to the Senate
A message from the Senate announced
that body will resolve itself Into a court
of impeachment and be ready nc ~ IA,
20 reQeivc the managers appointed by
the House of Representatives 20 eN-
hihit articles of Impeachment In che
name of themselves and all the people
of the State of TeNs against w. L.
McGaughcy, commissioner of the gem
erul land office of the State of Texas.
Mr.. ROwcl spoke in opposition to the
motion Go adopt thc report very much
on the same grounds thai he objected 60
the original proceedings Of the inyestiga-
ton committee u
MIR Whcccss took about the same posi-
tiou, arguing that the Vase was Ia the
nnturc of q grand jury inuuisition and
that the accused shOuld not be indicted
by the House without hearing the toNti1
mOny lie would not vote for The re.
port without the evidence being subjected
to the analysis OF his own mind and
convictions, ff.
MIR henderson OF Lamar thought IL
WINS hut proper that the land commits
sioner should have the beneft OF a trial
now that the charges against him bad
been submitted.
Mr.. Moore cDntendpd that this was not
the time to bubble about hearing the
testimony which would be heard by the
senate
The pending motion was adopted, ayes
TO- noes 2l the latter being McRHrs
A)jhdgo Baker of Red river. Baker Of
Dewitt Burrow, Chambers. chnuhlcr,
Jackson OF Colorado. AlcLemore, New
ton, Peck, ltOdfigucs, kowell, Russell,
TomUlotOn, Urhnhn and Wholcss.
The House concnrrcd im Senate amend.
mcnt b. the animal scalp law which nude
Il O local option bill.
House bll GSl. restoring civil nnd
criminal Jurisdiction TO San PatrlCi0
county passed.
Senate bill 06, amending the fish ana
game law by requiring posting of en-
closures or publishing notice In the papers
and prohibiting professional hunters iroh
enclosed grounds, was amended and
passed
Senate bin amending the general In
corporation law. 10 conform ~ the Gov
eraor's veto was read and went over as
pending business
Messages from the Governor were
sent Ia but not read yetoinR House bills
relative 10 Houston city school building
bonds aud bridge bonds of Fort Bend
county.
Adjourned TIL o'clock.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
AWTEILNOON sEssION.

In the afternoon the House passed the
general incorporation bin and motion
10 reconsider was defeated.
The veto messages Of the governor,
before referred TO- were read.
I'm the cnsc of the bill 10 validate bonds
issued by the city Of Houston for build
ing school houses the governor objects
that aside from the constitutional ques-
ton involved the bonds amounting 30
some 100000 were issued 10 ratify
trade made upon the cypress condition
that the Legislature would validate Them
which he holds would be against public
policy, and h. contrary 20 the provisions
OF artcle3, section %. II, he says, the
bonds were issued without authority the
Legislature cannot validate them. III
thcy were lawfully issued there can be
no necessity for the net.
II the case Of the bin 10 validate some
500 600 bonds issued by Fort Bend coun-
" for a new courthouse and iron bridge,
the lil ~ objected TO as a special or local
law, and because the constitution prohib-
its such a law where a general law can
bee made applicable urder section %,
article 3.
senate amendments 10 house bin Great.
ing stock sanitary commission and
anproprlating $4,000 therefore, were con
Cured In
The general appropriation bin was con-
aidered and various amendments were
adopted, fixing salaries Of clerks ia the
general land office
Mr. Wheless offered an amendment re-
Installing the item OF $1,000 for additional
clerks and draughtsmen 10 De used II
necessary, which was struck out In com
mittee Of the whole, Lost.
An amendment by Mr.. lgrskine fixing
salaries Of each Of the fifteen clerks for
the classification sale and lease Of school
and other public lands was adopted
The bin went over without further ac-
ton.
Mr. Peck introduced bill authoriz
ing the loan Of articles from the depart
ment Of statistics and history to Mrs
Tobiu for exhibition al the Worlds fair
A leiter was read from A. j. Terrell
rosiening his position as clerk Of the
finance COMMITTEES.
Mr. ROderique presented a petition
from citizens Of Atasc0sa asking that
che county be exempted from the stock
inspection law.
Adjourned till 8 O'Clock Tuesday
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18

appropriaiinc The fees Of the secretary
Of state and the rent Of the tciuportry
eapitol to the amount Of S63,Ooo Tor tho
support 81 the Confederate home; adopt
Cd
Scnotor Jester amended 20 MS 10 nppro
PIRATE 1900 for the payment OF the
balance 81 she fee Of special counsel
Ia the Greer county case as well 90 she
payment Of the Spanish expert IN the
same case; udopte1
senator Lewis Offered the report Of
the special committee on proCedure IN
the Mcliaughey impgachnent trial pre-
scrihiuEthe rules 20 be- ollkeryed during
The TRIAL The rcpori gives thelfOrms tor
citing the land commissioner 10 appear aa
well rs those 10 be used Ia sufnmoning
witnesses; adopted.
II provides that the land Commissioners
shall appear before the Senate d 10 q
m. on 1hursday adopted.
senator lnlboden offered q substitute
for the appropriations Tor the land lOllice
the difference being that go Substitute
fees The salaries of al the clerks ia
that department which was adopted.U
Senator Nuakum moved tp reconsider
the vote by wlich the salary Of tne
chief clerk la the agricultural department
was cut down % $500 from $3.50 per
annum: adopted
The amendment cutting down the sab
AIRY was then lost
Various amendments werc ndoptctl
making appropriation for supplies 10 Die
higher courts &C Dalls and Fort Worth;
adopted
Invitations 70 attend the battle Of
towers In Sun Antonio on April u and
the Confederate reunion Va Houston on
the sume day. were adopted by the Sem
ate Adjourned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
THEY FLEE FROM THEIR HOMES
To he Plains and Hnsldes Where They Hope
to Be Safe,
rhs nrsek covarnnsnt sends Ala 10 oros
and England IL Asked 20 HsIp.
A series OF Earthquakes
Much Worse rhAH
Rsrors.

Athens. April ~. The Island Of Znnte,
one OF the principal Ionian Islands was
visited at Z o'clock this morning BY the
most destructive earthquake IN Us his.
tory, resulting IN great loss Of life and
property. The city Of Lante suffered
most. Streets are impossible on accounts
of wrecknRe. Twenty bodies have been
recovered from the debris aud Il Is
feared moro are IN the ruins. The num-
Der Of persons injured runs up into the
hundreds. Everything u IN confusion
and the inhabitants have He'd 70 tho
country where they wahder aimlcssly
about There n bound 30 be an enormous
amount of suffering. and outside aid will
be urgently required to prevent sickness
and starvetion. Advicea from the in-
terror show that the whole island has
been deyustcd, many villages destroyed
and the loes OF life hns been very great.
The fun extent OF the calamite cnnnot
BE- estimated yet az news Is coming In
slow.
Tho shock occurred T:9O a. M Most
buildings that stood erect nfbor the shocks
of February aud March, were either
thrown down OF shattered 30 AS 20 be
unsafe for occupancy. The church OF
~ ponysius and the government Of
iicrs We're thrown down
Adyces from the interior show tha
whole island h dcyaatuied, many VII
lHges destroyed aud u " Thought thG
loss " lifc n giVat Communication with
the interior Is greatly Interrupted by the
destruction Of telegraph lines The fun
extent Of the calamity cRnout be esti4
iuntcd yet. Il is pointed out here chat
che Xnnte disaster IL confirmation of
the prediction made by Prof. Ale, say
ing. after che former earthquakes that
disturbances worse than the recent ones
would occur April 10 or ~ His predic-
ton IN true, for this mornings shock ID
the worst ever nc Naute.
The gOycrnment actVd promptly In ren-
dering aid 80 the sufferers. The Greek
irou clad Hydra and Spczzh have al
ready sailed for Zantc, having on board
detachment OF engineers and provia-
ions for the survivors.
Since I;3O this morning two more heavy
shocks have shaken the whole island,
People are ledng from all the towns
10 hnd safety ON the plains aud hills
The citizels are torrorstriciken. The
British minister resident has telegraphed
the British foreign office n request for
war ships 20 be- sent at once 10 Zantd
with men and building material 10 that
shelter may ba erected for the peOpls
on The plains and hillsidos.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
.NEWSCONDENSED.

,,...s.n council Of the Episcopal
- Arkansas Is In session At Little
.n.c+ed that at the cycling meet
M worlds fair in August $4,000
will take part
.,..eo La Rena, A Wilson asked for
80 Tor the total Abstinence Life
,,on Of Amerisa. She says the COM
! insolvent
d, Francisco Nettie Hagle, a female
n, was dashed against the side OF a
4, willie making an ascension at
,,,ae and sustained terrible injuries
IN slater. aged "a, and Michael Ly-
IN "a. cripples, at the Denver, Col,
,n fought duel. they used crutches
mons. slater Is dead and Lyons win
l. Il smith at Beatrice, Neb..
HE library reading while burglars
healing diamonds and money in an
Noon. He thought the servants were
the noise he heard.
aid at Yuma that glaring mistaA
feep made In running the boundary
tween Mexico aud the United States.
n Yuma. Iron monuments are be-
up every i've miles.
N rhornbeiry while hunting near
tex rested bis gun on a log. In pick
md the hammer caught and the entire
! sho, entered his neck, from the ef-
IN which he Is not expected TO re-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
WEATHERFoRD.
A Newspaper Plant Sold Grading the Streets.
The Knights Of PYihlas Leaving
Tor San Antonio.

Wentherford, Tex, April 17.-(Speclal)
MIR Lewis of Waco has purchased the
newspaper plant here from ~. 10. Hull.
Tho latest patent and improved ma
clincry and very numerous variety VI
fonts OF type make The Enquirer IA the
front rank OF journalism at this place.
MIR, Epps Us progressing rapidly with
the street work and especially the grad
ing OF the public square. A sDeciql en-
gineer and surveyor from Fort Worth
are here today at work taking the grade.
A large number Of Knights Of Pythias
are LEAKING for the encampment az San
Antonio where they are anticipating q
very pleasant time.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
oREENvILLE.
Budget Of Local News From The Capital
Of Hunt County Personal and
Otherwise.

Greenyille Tex, April Especial -
The new scrapcrs for the county roads
haze arrived and win be tested tomor-
row.
Judge Sheriff. came In from Austin
this morning. where be has been Ia
discharge Of his duties as representative
for this district.
Sheriff j. q. ONelll went % Sulphur
Springs today, taking a. attached wit
ness in o cQse at that place.
Upon lis return he will visit Caddo. /.
T.. whore he hos a man located charged
with selling whisky
Deputy Sheriff Alex Pett arrested a
man yesterday, charged with pistol tot
iug. Ia absence Of 4 bond he deposited
SOL as security, lila name II Charles
Fowler.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18

scntatives by protcsiation saving 90 them
selves the liberty Of exhibiting at any
time hereafter any future article or
other accusations for Impeachment
against the said w. l.. McGaughcy, and
also Of replying 70 the answer which he
shall make under the said article or any
Of them and Of Offering proof y all and
every one Of the aforesaid articles aud
10 all and every other article impeach
ment or accusation which shall be ex
hihucd by them as the case shall require.
do demand that the said w. l.. Nc
Gaughey may bo put TO answer said
crimes and misdcmeanors and that such
proceedings examinations, trials and
Judgment may thecupon be had and
given as are agreeable 10 law and iuctice.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
|THE ORIGINAL 70.
10 IN THE CHEROKEE IN
AN APPROPRIATION BILL
ne Entltled to a Number OF Acres of
Land Zach Have Presented
Their Claims

'eonnh. I. r.. April 17.-(Special. y
aiginal seventy CherOkees named
1 Indian appropriation bill of the
tugress as being entitled TO eighty
each before the strip is opened,
bnsented their claims with the Sec
Of Interior
act above referred 10 provides that
Aizen of the Cherokee nation, who,
b the first day of November 1891,
bona hde resident and had for
Ig purposes, made permanent and
Ne Improvements upon any part Of
ip, who has not disposed of same,
fires to occupy the particular lands
proved ns a home and Tor farming
u, shall have the right to select
acres, such selection to embrace
f as viii admit such improvements,
Wife and the children of any such
shall have the same right that
Nj 70 the citizen. and they shall
Preference IN making selections, TO
by lands improved by the husband
hther that he cannot take, until
improved land shall be taken
s further provision Is made that any
+ Of the Cherokee nation, "a resident
# strip, who made like valuable im-
henis within the said prescribed
shall be- entitled 10 said eighty
The only exception 10 this rule
m the ease of eX-Chief Bushey-
He Is awarded 100 acres in such
~ as be may select outside of the
of John w. Jordan, Wallace
hnd half dozen others.
safe TO say that II the provisions
aet are carried out TO the letter
Single Cherokee will get a claim In
fip for II Is known here that out
the Jordan aud Ross party, mo-
bas made valuable or permanent
fements in the strip either before
fe 1891. Notwithstanding the fact
Pie limit was placed at seventy
as being entitled to share in this
privilege, over 100 applications
lready gone into the Office of the
ply Of the Interior. Lawyers Of
frfltory and elsewhere are solicit
Her Of attorney from anybody and
5ody who may have had, In years
~ some kind Of lease in the strip,
Ihe hope that the Secretary of the
VIII grant these additional claims
plea Of equity. Prospective set
re setting mp great howl over
tle scheme of the Indians, and II
them obtain additional and spe.
1yileges through distinction of the
ery Of the Interior, there will be
70 Indignation arising therefrom.
"a object TO even seventy being
r. special favors, but made no
,r the simple fact that any objec-
fhen would have prevented the
o. the strip. The original seven
lans have picked out their list of
N the strip, and II the full quota
wee TO take allotments IL will be
settlers can stand, to say nothing
additional fifty or more who are
70 come in on plea Of equity.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
RAN AMuoK
Did the Blue Niger From Clyde. With
Terribly Fatal Results.
A Bad knIIe.

Auburn, N. ", April 1T.--John John.
son, who ~ known as "rhe Blue Niger
from Clyde ran amuck IN broom
lie was armed with sharp knife, used
ia cutting broom corn, aud first attacked
Chas. Peck, frllow-convict from West
Chester county, leaving him dead la HE
trucks lie next fatally stabbed Daniel
Brition, a convict. and wounded two 9TH
ors before he WIS shot and rendered
pOwerloss, Johnson stabbed right aud
left while he was nj liberty, and several
other conyicts suffered severe cuts.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
AUSTIN NEWS.
THE INcoRPORATIoN BILL

Austin Tex, April ~. -(Special.) -Sen-
atOr Swayne has won FIRST rank as N
sklful legislator in his management 90
the incorporation bin. vetoed last week
by the governor. lie introduced new
bin Friday, Ia which were eliminated thu
features objected 10 by the governor.
The bin was passed through the senate
yesterday under suspended rules. Today
Il was taken up IN the house, the rules
suspended, and the bill passed. Tonight
II has gone 20 the governor, who had al
ready said he would sign K. Such rapid
legislation as fhis IL without precedent.
As passed, the bin permits incorporation
of elevators warehouses, abstract co1n-
panios, building and loan associations,
etc, as Ia the other bill.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
DESPERATE FIGHT.
lans and Italians Meet al Hazleton,
Pa, and Several Are Dead.
Many Wounded.

Elton. Pa, April 1.-THE trouble
w netWeen Hungarians and Ital-
4 Mllnersyiller and vicinity ter
mst night in u bloody battle.
sulI Is TWO men are dead and two
\ supposed 10 be dying at the bot
hire hole and three others are
fy injured. About 10 o'clock last
n party OF four Hungarlans were
n INTO Marleigh. When they
IN point half way down Fisher
INV, We're attacked by eleven Ital-
l's latter instantly opened fire. The
'mAs signal for a concerted attack
$500 1870 Who seemed 20 swarm from
49, On every side. About 300
eS"h malt a dozen other Hungari-
met AT school house on
~, iO99 near by, other Hungarians
- hungarians never 20 on the
ulkht unarmed. A volley OF hui
~ sent into the attacking Italians
$3.50 them for the moment The
'asaht the Italians closed In upon
NY ~ herce hand To hand conflict
Aue hungarians were Out-num-
.nnas5y and becoming dismayed.
"nl ned precipitately.
sells and whoops of tho victors
number Of people 10 tie
~ each point Of attack men were
"a The ground grooming from
L. Jose JOS, Christie and Michael
M we're picked up unconscious and
M, hospital IN this city. Christie
Nh y me right shoulder Morent.
,s,.i. s fractured and he diad IN
6a,h Mike Boris was shot hi
4 ~ ene ball coming out bact ~ the
sbn-,,M' vas iaken TO Hollywood and
"a N another man who was
a re We battle who Is known as
edge ', ~ Ills hat was found
% y be AZ the bottom ~ "1 ,b. ne IN, =
M "',ln Is missing He IA si,nn ns
|ng b WV The same fnte gevarsi
Seesss in Hariiegh. Latti,as =
~ aAVe taken the injured
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
FDIsONs NrW MACHINE.

Chicago. MS. April 17.-rhos. A. Edi-
son has announced the nature 90 his In
dividual exhibit IL Is u kihotog0ph.
the last Of a series Of wonderful inyen-
lions displayed In connection with the
most vrsadle group of ulionogrnphs
ever brought together. IL Is b meChani-
cal retlna which stores away living pic
time aud Ia any place With the kineto-
graph it Is possible to show m Chicago
Chauncey Dcpew delivering a speech
aboard the flagship Chicago in New York
harbor
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
CooprR.a cRITrcIsM.

Austin, Tex April -lSpecial.) ~
O. III. Cooper Of Galveston was before
the senate committee on education to-
night In support % his memorial con-
demning the management Of the state
university He spoke for mOre than an
hour cfitiising severely the chairman
OF the faculty and the board 81 regents
Ia diving the preference 70 other than
southern men Ia tbs selection Of tbs
faculty.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18

Austin. Tx, April l1rlSperial -1ho
house committee 90 Judicial dstfiele ~
bll 10 IA ne time Zoe holding the distgicf
court in Schlolcher ana fom Green eouutes
The bil provides that she tcouft shall DO
ihc nrst Monday Ia September and February
Two weeks and "a Tom Green on the fuut-
teenth Monday aztec the frat Monday Ia
ing until tho buainese " the e9lws y H.
nosed ",
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-18
AFrERNOON SEssI0N.

Tie Senate met at 9 D. nj.
Senator Jester. called up the general
appropriation bill
Senator simpson offered an amendment