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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

GUARD, AND AT THE WHITE HOUSE
tried mems souls when tirst crossed the
White House threshold" said Pendel,
as he stood In the st0inedsglass corridor
OF the White House at the witching
hour OF midnight and turned his mem.
DRY back twenty-eight years.
HOW THE BODYGUARD WAS
FORMED.
TT WINS the Bird Of November, 1864
that four Of us-Sergeant CrOnin, An.
drew j. Smith, Alphousus Dunn and
maysclf-all policemen were summoned
in citizens dress to the Office of the
chief of the metropolitan police and con.
Quoted 10 the White House said Pen
del, where we were met 10y Marshal
Lamon. who, you know, was from lin
coins old home mt Springfield, III.
'lho marshal introduced ms To the presi
dent and his secretary, and subsequently
the purpose of our coming was made
known TO every member of the presidents
household.
That the presidents life was then
IN jeopardy no one questioned, and Il
was decided to have "A bodyguard As
Lincoln disliked 10 he under military
surveillance, we were detailed in citi.
GEMS dress, with our badges aud a six
shooter concealed.
shortly after our arrival we were
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

Father Gillett, one Of the priests In
charge of the Jesuit mission az Belize.
British Honduras. is now IN New Or
Jeans, making arrangements for the CON
secrntion of Father de Pietro. the oldest
priest m that country, as bishop at Brit
ish Hoduras.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

Professor John Fisher viii deliver the
opening address at the first university
extension summer meeting 10 be opened
IN Philadelphia July . under the aus
pieces Of the American Society for the Ilx-
tension Of University Teaching.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16
THE MlANTONOMOH.
A Famous Ship In The Worlds Fair Sea Pa
rade--0rion Of lis Name.
nY e. JAY EDWARDS.

in the great parade upon the sea.
which IL all the celebration in honor Of
the opening of the Worlds fair which
anyone living on the Atlantic seacOnst
can witness, one of Tho famous vessels
win be the monitor "Aliantonomoh."
having double currents and Is vastly
larger ana more powerful than was that
little "cheese box OF a raft" as the yes
sci was called, which sailed into Hamp-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

The following are the lowest barometer
readings on record IN various parts of
the globe IN London q reading ~
2ii8 inches on the morning Of Christmas
day, 1871; over the British islands gen
orally, a reading Of 27,33 iuches on Jan
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

Mrs. Mary A. Riddle. for many years
known rs the real estate queen of At
lnntic city, died recently after an Illness
OF several weeks She was ia her 59th
year.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

Father George Deshon. acting superior
Of the Paulist fathers graduated IN the
same class with General Grant, aud was
in service during the earlier years Of the
war
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16
AT PEARsALL-
A Terrific Wind Does Considerable Damage IL
prODerly

Pearsall, Tex, April IS Especially
Between . and O'Clock this incoming q
hard rain fcll here fOr yearly an hour,
accompanied BY wind of such terrific
force That very few buildings escaped
injury. Outh0usea, galleries, chlInneys,
roofs. and wind mills were scattered il
an directions. The store awnings and
iron works along Front street were all
wrecked, aud the now brick gin was part
Is blown down aud badly damaged. Tho
chimney Of the new brick school house
was blown down and some private resi-
dences received considerable damage.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16
TIE WARSHlP THE CHIEFS MON
UMENT.

Milntonomohs memory has at last
also been honorcd by the government:
but while his grave Inns modest shaft
newly erected. the name Of the noble
being bestowed Ia justice 10 his memory
aud his wrongs, upon one Of the uOblest
and most majestic battleahips that a
great government has ever built
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

the stairs Of the Navy department
Crouched az the bottom Of the staircase
was a man. The President turned and
looked him sharply IA the face IL was
unusual. because he rarely looked right
or left, for when not engaged Ia CONVERSE
ton he was absorbed ia thought
When the man reached the second
landing, he turned aud looked again
az Mr. Liuroln. and Mr.. lincoln turned
and looked at him. Then we proceeded
on our way Ia silence. When we got In
the White House grounds. Mr.. Lincoln
said' Pendel, | got n letter last night
warning me against man who exactly
answers the description Of that man ON
the stairs
II kept a sharp lookout, said PENDED.
but the stranger perhaps only wanted
10 get good look NO the president.
There We're great square tree boxes by
the side of the walk. and ] always put
myself between Mr. lincoln and the box.
IS. for thcre was no telling who might
be hid ON the other side. | had my hund
MI the tine ON the Six-shOOter. She
wouldn't have missed. She wasn't that
kiud
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

The suit Of Tapley w. Abe MePike'l
estate. which n still on tiinl IN the
courts of Pile county, Missouri, was
originally docketcd IN 1851 The action
was brought 70 recover the yalnc "
some negro slaves that Mciike had taken
Soufh aud sold
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

For some years past Greece has heen
gradually monopolizng the earthquakes
81 Europe. Several beautiful towns aud
villages have lately been turned 10 few
moments into heaps Of rulns AmphaHa,
I.eucidn. Coriuth, Hgion, Phihatra, and
lady the flower 81 the lafnnk Lanto,
have been badly shaken Up.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

paid 60 the memory Of lincoln from
all parts OF the world
They are IN languages Of all climes;
some are written on scraps OF paper IN
the heat of the moment eloquent Of IN.
dignation and sorrow; others models OF
penmnnship; some stately Ia parchment,
aud illuminated script and bearing tho
ensigns of mourning all speak the uni
yersal sorrow, These etlogies to the
character OF Lincoln time has not lea.
sened aud. like Washngtons, the splen-
dor Of lincon's fame dccpens with tho
years.
Interesting Is the coincidence sent by
the Coycnt Gorden Theatrical fund CT
pressing grief and horror coupled with
L. sad and solemn regret that the UNI
natural parricidc who deprived the presi
dent of c1istouce aud the wife Of thu
bosom of her loved protector, should in
the slightest way have been connected
with the profession this corporation rep
rescnts. whose honor and loyalty have
been les most cherished pride
CURIOUS LETTERS no THE Wild
OW LINCOLN
a curious printed pamphlet is the
letter of j. II. Nrics, the black doctor
az paris addressed 40 the Widow
Lincoln aud tho illustrous nation Of the
United Stntos Of America" The bluck
doctor was a curious quack, popular with
the poor of Paris and rcputod TO have
accomplished many cures, which reused
the cnmity of the legitimate profession
80 that hc was driven FROM France
He warned the Widow lincoln that a
conspiracy thousand times more peril
lous than thnt which had deprived her
of her husband was breeding in Europe
against the United States. BY shipping
contagious disease 20 New York they
hoped To deyaslate America The anti
d0tes he pruiiercd are not without In
terst IA these days of anticipated days Of
tUlgcn In u small glnss of wine every honf.
For nOurishmcni fish fried In olive oil
and not prepared otherwise. Smoked
fish may be- substituted. Discharge piss
tolls round the house TO purify the air
and arrest contagon.
THRILLING STATE PAPERS
Filed In The archives also ~ bundle
of nilidayits secured 10y the COMMITTEES
appointed 10 investigate. the assns,sina-
ton. Governor Boutwell, the surviving
member Of the commitipc told me thnt
The contents of the nilidnyits have never
been disclosed. lhOy have escaped Ca
bot lodge and all historians. Their pub
lcation would impllcotr many unsus-
pccted parties, al of whom are now
deud
LlNCOI4NS PEW AN HISTORICAL
RELIC,
Tho pow that lincoln occupied IN the
old New York avenue church has just
been restored 10 the scYnth row on tie
right hand side Of the pulpit It's black
homely contour stands ont among the
modern maplc.wood pews that have re-
placed The ancient benches. II requires
no lively imagination 10 summon from
its uncuehioned depths the tall angular
form aud humcly, kindly face OF Lin
coln, as he used 10 stretch out his long
his side "a queer old man who was wont
10 turry Ia the yesllhulc until all the
seats were taken. then mako his way
10 the Lincoln pew, knowing that Ia the
hndlness of bis heart the president
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16
WOMllN WE'RE WATCHED.


"All doy and night men and women
poured IN uppn the president pleading
FOR @ brother. husband, father or lover.
Ills days were long drawn out tales OF
misery aud woe / always kent n sharp
eve pn The women. Those hot hlOoded
southern women. | used 10 think there
was no telling whit they monght not do
remember two beautiful southern wo.
men called oac day aud asked MIR lin.
coin for u pass 10 Richmond
No J won't give IL TO YOU, said the
president You will 10 down there aud
tell what our army Is doing
The women sat down aud tho pres.
dent attended 10 other duties. When
the room had cleared he turned aNi saw
the women slill sitting there. MIR Lin.
coln wiped his glasses, crossed his knees,
took UP a card and wrote one order
1T l don't gave you the pass, he said
you viii only stay here and smngrle IN.
formation to Richmond. so you might
as well take it Ia person
Another time an excited mnu approach.
ed the president with loud abuse against
Secretary stanton.
Your order has not boon ohcycd, Mr.
President It's more than two weeks
since you ordered my brothers release,
and he IA still I'm captivity
Lincoln turned his great eyes YEARLY
ON the complainant Accuse not h scr
want unto his MASTER snid the president.
lest he curse thce aud thou he found
guilty"
'lhc man looked incrcdulous There
Is no such possnre In the Bible, he
cried, excitcdly
:" i think you will fud IL there, was
Lincoln's reply
When the man had goue pcndc ard
the president were alone 'WaA
said the lniter and lac Disappeared
Into his private apartments TO return
with u Bible
Here is a. pcnde In the book OF
Proverbs. he said
81 wasn't a christian man them said
the old usher hlushug. hut am now.
and / often turn TO the proyerb with
which Mr. Lincoln first acquainted me-
The morning following Lincolns see
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

III n
"rHFRE TREY AREm
offered herself as choperone.
M general protector. the girls
too grateful and ready TO Gc-
aud tnclr Robert had written
ioin thru ut once aud 1T was
about Mrs. Bragley."
ler her wing the pair OF young
|hal remained, Marcia trying TO
a from her grief to her art.
everything and everybody with
|egs. clover young pencil and, as
beging up Gems spirits.
Mrs. Bragley and her daughter
no Plagueres Il had been obvious
arls could afford no such trip
|rdingly, lust for a week. they
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16
PORTRAIT or LINCOLN
WAS PAINTED.

Among tondcrly priced letters Is one
from Governor Andrews urging Mrs. Linz
o.ln 90 commission Hunt the Boston
s,iist to paint the presidents portrait
wig PrudH who went 90 BOSTON unlcr
Alrs l.iucolm's direction. 10 aid ihe pnint-
ur in his work II was prndel who dom
ned l.lnc0ln's clothes and posed for the
portrait, q photograph Of which w SIS
uacOtnplpird Rtnte, u shown for The first
tme in ihe portrait printed here.
The canvas was taken TO England and
later ~ WAS burned Ia the great Boston
fire. ~ WIS the iruest strongest Ike
ness ever made of Abraham lincoln"
said The old mau tendery. - told the
artist his Every movement and express
slOn aud he sent the photograph Of the
portrait n rs unfinished state for nay
criticism"
~ saw Mr. Lincoln IN moods. aud
under circumstances no other living man
has seen him. and | tell ~ou,H said the
old usher, "he had the greatest, warm
est, teuderest heart. and we viii never
have another Abraham lincoln
HIS ESTIMATE or THE pRESI-
DENTS WIVES.
with the ladies' Of tho White House
Pende has always been q fAyorlte, aud
Of their varied character he bRs been
close observer
Mrs. Lincoln had her faults. who
has HOtf she was good az heart aud
the president never seemed TO sec her
defects. II ] had only kept ree0rd"
he said regrctfully EVERY day We
live we are making history, but we do
not realize Il until Il ~ past"
'"rhe Grants were the greatest enter.
tainers." said be, "but there were moro
tears ahed az the White House the day
Mrs. Hayes left Il than ever bDfore or
since.
cts a curious c0incldent," said Pen.
del, "but was the last 70 close the
White House door on Mira Presidnut
Cleveland four years ago, and the first
10 Open u 10 her on her return"
IN TIIE ARCHIVES or STATE
In huge volume IN the state ar
cbiYes are preserved the original tributea
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

The Bon Marche Ia Paris q said TO
employ 100 men who do nothing but
watch for shoplifters
Among the Indians Of Washington
Oregon. rnd British Columbia an white
men are known as "BOston mcn," aud
even the wagon road Is called Boston
h0oihut."
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

payson Tucker. TIE general manager
OF tie Alaino Central railroad. recently
adopted The notcl social oxprilenr ~
entertaining his fliends AZ the stated ll
ollires and Jiuner u the station diping-
room.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16
HOW THE MOUND or STONES
WAS BUILT.

Thus, according 20 best tradition,
Miuntonomoh died. and he was buried
there ON the spot whore he was 30
fuuly murdered nj tie instigntion OF
the whites; and when members of his
tribe pasred that way, or filled with love
for their chief. iourneyed TO the place,
they cast stones upon his grave that
they might mark his resting place. SO
after years had passed the pile became
conspicuous aud for more than 200
years II was known rs "MinntonomOh's
monument
lucas received his reward for the
whites gave him much wampum and
those things which the Indians valued
highly, and he was esteemed by the
whites as a man who had done great
things, ln after years obey set up a
gpnite shaft with the single word I'm
cas-" upon il, and President Andrew
jackson dedicated IL, aud il stands Ia
the ancient burying ground Of the tribe
TO this day.
~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

20 1854 Ia India, a reading Of PIP
inches az Falee Point, near the southern
mouths OF the Gauges, on Sept. ~ 1850,
this being The lowest anthentic reading
observed Ia any part of The world,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16
lNIII NV'TTI7 n ~ INW N0NNNT
SINATED PRESIDENTS

81 took the last cards 10 AIR Lincoln
before he left for Ford'a thonter on That
futclul night snid pcndcl 'lhey were
the cards of Speaker CulfnX and Mr.,
Aslmond Of Massachusetts. chairman
Of the convention that nominated Mr..
Lincoln They stood talking with MIR
and Mrs. Lincoln in the red pnilor until
the latter entered the carriage and drove
away The photograph from which the
picture given here h made. was the last
for which Mrs Lincoln ever sat She
wore a Paris dress of licll br0cnde the
style identical with the present mode.
81 WIS the Inst 10 whom ho said
goodnight goodnight, Pendol,' And u
was | who closed the door ON Garfield
ns he entered the carriage with Mr.
Blaine ON that tragic morning
Not many men, and the usher squared
his tail form with just pride, "hnye par
ticpaied 10 closely in such historic
sccnps"
THE OLD UsHER'S SOUVENIRS.
Pende hnv mny souvenirs of his 49,.
sqciAiiOn With l.incnlu's household. Let
ters and pictures ana q lock of the prcsi-
dmt's hair, for which Tiffany mndc q
god lockct which he presented TO the
I'D man during the Hayes adminstrn-
tl1a.
rrnttr tt,tffrn Arr f,T TNfHnT ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

Al the mountain sheep ia Colorado are
owned BY the state and carefully project
cd. The penalty Of staying o mountain
sheep 70 Colorado is ten years Ia the
peniientiarJ.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

The value Of beer and other liquor an.
nunily consumed Ia Dcs Moinea Is
nually consumed in Iowa u probably
80, CtOOUO.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

mcnt which Aliantonomoh had for moro
than DO years IL rs 0nly IN recent
times thar shaft hiss hccn erected over
tire dust of the once powerful and friend
~ Indian chief
AnantOnomoh was ono Of those who
werc cruelty used BY The whites He
was chief Of the powerful tribe Of Mar
racausctt Indians These so.cnlied
savages had received Roger Williams
with kindness. and had welcomed Che
coming Of his little colony They fei
and protected the white mon. and would
have been friendly with thorn but ior
evil cOunsCls and bitter iealouscs which
arose between white settlers In various
parts Of The New England colonies
The chief Of the powerful hlohegan
tribe was az thnt time UncNs. Va hnnd
controlled the territory In the vicinity of
The Thames river Ia Connecticut and
their buryiug ground was upon blun
which bounded the romantic falls of the
lantic river
A ROMANTIC TRADITION.
On the other side Of the stream prcc-
nlge sixty feet iu hight suggests even TO
this day, the tradition that was told lWn
years aud more ago of Miantonomgh
who, having been involved In a war With
Incas through The plots of thc white
mon, was defeated on the plain beyond
the precipice ana fleeing with bis band
jumped over d without an insianta
pause rather than ian into the hands OF
hat this tradition does not have the
truth In Il.
THE HISTORICAL. TRUTH
Miantonomoh was captured IN battle
by some of Uncas' warriors, and was
taken alive 70 Hartford. which was the
capital " Connections colony before It's
union with the colony Of New Haven.
Exactly what was done with TINS nopie
warrior whom he was brought before the
white men 10 not known. but tradition
says that his dignity w0a sNenuid 70
look upon bis patience great, and that he
did not even rCVilp his cuptors amt
charge them with ingratitude for all his
friendship To the whites.
He was set free apparently but II
seems MS though the white men must
have had a private understanding with
lncas; for after Miantonomoh turned
his face TO the east aud went along the
lndinn trails day 10y day, hoping soon 10
reach the hunting grounds OF his own
| NurroEusett, he was followed steathily,
silently as the serpent craWls, 10y ln-
cas- and some of his band.
For days this retreat and stealthy pur-
suit through the forest was maintained.
| At last MiantonOmoh reached q level
plain near that romantic New England
spot whore the Quinnebuug ia name
| given ufterwnrd 20 one of the Uncle
! Sans most famous waships) and the
| Suptucket rivers unite.
There AlantonOmoh was almost With
| In stones throw Of ,hc Nowngansett
! territory. and then the time for Iucas
! 20 do That which he had in mind TO DO
! in all that steathly pursuit was at hand,
! Stealing gently up behind the NaTa-
| ginsett chief Uncns raised his toma-
| hawk and buried Il In the noble war
! rior's brain. Then with his great rival
| PROSTATE by assassination ut his feet Un-
! bit of flesh from Miantonomoh's shout
! der, and eating IL while 1t was still
warm, he said: "This Is the sweetest
meat | ever ate
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-16

ond inauguration he met Simon Cameron
In the glnss corridor Did you ever see
anything like thntr said Lincoln. OK
tending 10 the scnutor his great RIGHT
hand, every joint bruised aud swollen
from the thousands that had gnsped IL
with nifecti0nate feeling.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-07-08
Military Tract Press Association.

The seml-annnual meeting of the
Military Tract Press association,
which was to have been held at Ma
comb Thursday and Friday, July 20
and n, has been postponed until the
committee on program, Tom H. b.
Camp, of the Bushnell Record; +. f.
Fitch, of the G;tlva News; and Van
L. Hampton, of the Colchester indie
pendent, and the president and sec
rotary met at Macomb June 50. 1t
was then decided that it would be
best, on account of the Worlds fair
and the consequent general ''short-
age" OF mileage, to postpone the July
meeting until next January. The
meeting will then be held in Ma
comb.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-07-08
Give Usa Iifti"

DO send down something TO help us ~
"Those little Pleasant Pei cts you sent before
were just what wanted ''They helped
right where we were weakest Don't send
anything eise!"
Nature, abused and neglected, does her best to
overcome exhaustion and ward off threatening
disease, but sometimes calls for help. and knows
just what she's about. The system takes kindly
10 the mild, Wholesome influence of Pierce $
Pleasant Pellets and often their timely assistance
corrects evils which would soon lead to serious
results. With the first signal OF Distress nature
Will thank you for remembering her request
Therefore, il languid. ally ired, b taste in
the mouth, bowels irrt gulur or cousti ated, give
nature a lift by TAXI z Dr. 'i-rces Pellets. Bes
liver pill made.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-07-08
BRIEF MENTION.

| Try ice cream soda at Krell &
Mathis.
Turtle soup at Davis, 1916 Second
avenue.
Balloon ascension at the Tower to-
morrow.
Cream served with every glass of
soda at Krell & Maths.
Phosphates that do you good to
drink at Krell & Mathis.
Prof Byde makes a balloon ascen-
sion at the Tower tomorrow
Ten good work horses for sale.
Apply to Ebert Mead, Sears brick
yard.
Please read our large advertise
ment on the fourth page. Klug Has
Ter Schwentser Dry Goods company.
We serve pure fruit juice and crys-
tai spring water in our soda. Re-
member this and try Kren & Mathis
soda.
Cheap lots for sale in South Rock
Island, on easy payments, taxes low,
location healthy. Inquire of NJ. NJ.
Briggs.
Mrs. Lieut.. Darlington, of Fort
Riley, Kan, has arrived in the city
on visit to her parents, Capt. T. j.
Buford and wife.
Miss Eva Temple has returned to
her home in Galesburg, after a pleas
ant visit to her friend, Miss Alice
Noble, in this city.
Song service and gospel meeting
at the Y. NJ. G. A. tomorrow at p.
m. All young men are invited to at
tend. Service 45 minutes long.
Rates are $3.50 for rooms at the
Delaware, SiXty-fourth street and
Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago.
Five minutes by cars, either cable or
l., to the fair. See ad. on another
page.
j. +. Montrose has sold his saloon
fixtures to Clay Woodward, of Daven-
port, and will close up the sample
room in connection with the Harper.
That portion of the building will be
used by the Rock Island sanitarium
Prof Bvde. whose balloon ascen-
siOns at the Watch Tower on the
Fourth were so favorablv commented
upon. will make another ascension
tomorrow afternoon. He will en-
deavor to eclipse all his previous eff
forts in the height reached by the
balloon. A brass band will be in at
tendance and provide music
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-07-08
Worlds Fair Rates.

The Burlington route &C., B. q Q.
r. R. will well round trip tickets
from Rock Island to Chicago and re-
turn from April % to October 81,
1898, inclusive, at S.; final limit for
return November ID, 1898. Contin-
uous going passage date of sale.
Continuous return passage on CT be-
fore final limit. Children of five
years and under y years of age half
of above rates.
H. d. MACK. Div. Pass. Agt..
Rock Island, III.
NJ. j. YOUNG, Agt., Rock Island.