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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
McDowen Of NASHVILLE Addresses the Ma
tloual Convention.


fronekn Kan. Feb. 7.-Today's meeting
OF fhe National Farmers Alliance was an
omen one. About 800 We're IN audience.
j. IL. Mcdowell OF the Nashville IoleF
made on address, saying that Grover ' ii,ar,,
making more votes for the Peoples parry
than ain the popullst campaign orators a w.
newspapers combined. lie SAID w Wy
south The POpulists average 30Wp Nntes W
"a state. while the Northern Ponnlsln hAu
not set brought the average up 70 Two
thirds that number. He spoke unUi Au'
tourument.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
10. F. ENCAM PM INT.
.nEp.p.l.n.

: Dispatch.
' T,I,, Feb. THE Odd Eel
. sfaued their work today. The
f lg met this morning with Grand
i George 3. Glasseock in the
& p Of the committees on bylaws,
q and grand officers We're read
ied.
net work, consisting chiefly of
degree complication, was
ind completed.
aiAu0ns of the subordinate
Waco and the citizens oil the
nad, Ia which the members of
lodge aud their lady cumpan-
Invited TO take o ride through
The grand lodge passed a
| Hawking the citizens aud che
b ~ for their Invitations, but de
NJ lccept on account of the incle-
aiher and pressing work on hand.
Il 'Yied, however, an invitation OF
70 witness a water display 10y
40 hre department At the city
4 O'Clock this afternoon.
tne past grnuds received the
degrees conferred on such
Patriarch Spellinan and all the
\ oneefs were in their accustomed
y morning at the grand encalnp
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
"REAL ESTATE.

Heinr IN liquidation. we o1or rrnat
variety Of Real Estate holdings. consisting
Of dne residences business aud building
lots. and an silmrnse acreage OK Improved
and unimproyed lands for eAle ~ q haert
nee.
TIE RERcAAky's NATIONAL BAsF
FoRr WORTH. TEXAS
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
REAL ESTATE CHEAP.

fJon't watt Buy NOW, while values are
io,gest Having 70 settle an estate, must
gire bargains on lots, storoa, acreage. In
quiro at once.
t03 Main street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08

DeKalb, H., Feb. IA hundred md
four horses and three troiters persisted In
the flames which DESTROYED one Of W
l.. Elwood's big stock barns TODAY
The barn was located beyond the reach
Of the fire department. One hundred
tons Of hay We're also consumed Tramps
are thought TO have started the blaze
Loss; $4,000. which Is partially in
surcd.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08

Special Dispatch.
Corsicana, Tex, Fob. 7.--,Iames n.
Tnlley, young man of PROMISE 20 years
of nca. died al tho residence of bio
brother.m-iaw, Hon. r.. n. Prince, in
this city yesterday evening of eonsump-
tlUu,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08

Washington, Feb. THE urgency de-
ficiency appropriation bill reported by
the appropriation committee, among 9TH
ers. appropriated $4,000 for the enforce
ment Of the Chinese exclusion act.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
AN nxposr,lAsrEn ~ rm TONS.

Special Dispatch
s.u Antonio. Tex, Feb. Drank Lewis
,f,i,ed hare Today from 81, Louis IA Gus
i5dy. having bern brought back to nnswer
The charge ~ deirnnains tne fgs.Iiinen, ~
~ ID M the lime escaped BY Jumping
his 6aii, Failing TO give bond today, he was
Eaut IA fall
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
USboN PRESS opfNIoN


.iAlei Press.
leh. English papers are
AZ upon the fact uf silver having
IN lowest price ON record.
|s1 news says Il * TO such iniiu-
uilh 10 government iuterfer-
tue Increased stability is to he
y T. Az s financial article mentions
! ttuat ne Argentine government
IN placing OF It's currency on a
Nv, lhu SAYS II considers that will
= way Of restoring her financial
! Rss'.pn doubts whether the low
MN price Of silver Will SOP The
I'm '3n. as It Is asserted that the
~ s.nne Worked at a profit even II
1, Nv ~ 70 eighteen. There Is no
-lefrnce. ii Vt wv none
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
DEATHS.


WaNahachlc. Tex, Feb. 7.JToru
Moore. aud old highly esteemed. citizen
of Italy, this county. died yesterday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
a nuNpnNp HoRsrs nIrnN.

were burned. loss, $4,000. insurance,
about one-half.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
||' lssil, HOTEL BURNED.

y 3e Sl.y, Pa, Feb, Fire ,his
.sefsi 'is2yed the Merchants b S''ss
|l0o9 Ssasiness h1uses. mo ins.
Il. quests escaped in their ,i leh
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08

r;ll not take any one
sfter seeing one of
| Wall trunks, as they
[neil to pronounce them
IN they are economy
.,sry sense. There are
| thin one kind of Wall
IL 100. The cut above
S,atn the one we sell
~ bich we have two
IN dds at all prices.
Bmarriyals of kinds of
foods and white goods
4 we're never so pretty
sdces SO low. A great
are making wash
4 now and we think
l. where most of them
\ from
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
u. FIRE IN MISSOURI.

9esiravel MO-, Feb. Fire 10
stores and residences
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08

|,., sAl'RIAGE WORKS.
s s 9,l9, Feb. Tia Enterprise
a,orpisl As AZ this place were burnsd
. Loss about 100000. '''u
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-08
me FIRE RECORD.

Dlspateh. ~ ''->r -i''
4 ~, Feb. "a residence
L Z Co. aI Jones was destroyed by
/ tGioY e' 81 This morning. Insus.
The Press., 1894-04-05
HOLLAND.

The Underwood Betting Company of Holland shipped on Monday six large belts to the Edison Electric Company for the electric light plant which they are in- stalling on the Buffalo Bill grounds at Brooklyn, N. Y. The Underwood Con- Hampden electric light works that will weigh over ton.
 [Correspondence.)
 Mercury. stood only So above zero on Tuesday morning of this week, The frogs were silent. There were two weddings in this vii cinity last week. Arthur Reed, son of Loren Reed, and Miss Grace Walker, daughter of Henry Walker, of Coventry, were married on Wednesday. On Tues day Eugene Bradley, son of CharlesBrad- ley, Rockville, and Miss Edith Stedman, of Holland, were united in marriage
 There was an entertainment and oys- ter supper at the town hall on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Metho-
 
 Earl Clough has purchased the farm of the late James A. Clough for $500.
 There was @ large gathering at the auction of George Kibbe on Saturday. Many from out of town were present.
 It is reported that Charles U. Brooks has the appointment of postmaster. . Anderson & Son are putting circu- lar saw into their mill.
 Rev. E. Edwards, Adventist, has held several meetings during the week at the town hall.
 Deacon George Lansing is quite sick. |.
 Miss Catherine Agard returned to Holyoke college on Wednesday, and Miss Agnes Post, who has been spending her vacation with her father, Rev. A. H. Post, returned to the same college on Monday.
 George Kibbe and family are nicely fixed in their new quarters, the jailor's residence. FLORA.
The Press., 1894-04-05
Aver. Subject, s.How and why should

Aver. Subject, .How and why should we pray?"
 The law being off the trout season is on, and the mountain brooks that have been so long deserted are now thronged with anxious visitors. J. B. Gilroy from Springfield took half dozen of the ''speckled beauties" from a neighboring brook before breakfast Monday morning. The largest tipped the scales at pound, 10 ounces. "Jim' is 8 lucky fellow, and the way he takes to the fish and the fish to him is caution.
 Fletcher and Cooley have bought the George Davis farm, including the stock.
 We were pleased to meet in the En- deavor meeting Miss Mabel Truesdell, from Monson, who is visiting her parents.
 Wendell Pease has gone to work for the Hartford Horse Railroad Company.
 A small party from West Stafford was entertained by Eugene Neff and family in Ellington the last evening in March. A sumptuous table was spread and de- lightful evening passed. Their daughter Bessie, little miss of seven years, played the tambourine and sang with fine effect.
 Mrs. Fenton is away, visiting her sis ter.
 John A. and Mrs. Pease were in Charlton, Mass, over the Sabbath, to at tend the funeral of their grandchild.
 Mrs. E. F. Packard, who has been employed at Doanes bargain store in Rockville, is home for the present. Forest Dimock Luffier, from New London, is visiting relatives.
 70. F. Avery has badly cut his foot. Dr. Hurd is attending him.
 Randolph Dimock is giving his barn a new coat of paint.
 We regret to hear that Rev. Mr. Aver contemplates resigning his pastorate and removing from the place.
 Mrs. Dorcas Harwood and daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Davis, will remove to the "old homestead' in Somersville. 70. A. Richardson has removed to the Hayden place at the north end of the lake.
 Mrs. Harrison Davis is reported on the sick list.
 School in district No. IF opened Mon day, Hattie L. Smith, teacher; also the one in No. 12, Nettie M. Stacy, teacher. Stafford Street, Another sale of personal property will be made at the late residence of Thomas Anderson on Thursday next, at 10 a. m. Furniture, farm wagons, imple- | ments, mule and hens.
The Press., 1894-04-05
MONSON. (Correspondence.)

-Jesse Carew, cream gatherer for Monson creamery, met with quite an ac- cident one day recently. Stopping at the house of Almon Chaffee, in Stafford, as he jumped from the wagon his horse started and ran, spilling over 300 spaces of cream, and smashing some parts of the wagon. Wm. King met the runaway, and stopped him at Evergreen Park.
The Press., 1894-04-05

Quo warranto proceedings by Dennis J. Whelan, the defeated candidate for mayor of Troy, are expected in the contest he is making against Francis J. Molloy, who was declared elected. This was the elec- tion that led to the murder of Ross. The police have large number of warrants for alleged offenders against the election laws.
The Press., 1894-04-05

TAX NOTICE. = The tax payers of
 l Ashford, Westford Socity are hereby noti- fled that will meet them at Lyon Bros. store on Tuesday, April 10, 1894, rom o'clock a m. from I D. m. until 8 the same day, for the pur- pose of receiving the taxes levied on list of 1898. All taxes paid on or before above named day will be discounted per cent, and all taxes unpaid May must pay g per cent. interest and fees for collection. HENRY c. BARLOW, Collector.
 Westford, Conn.,, March 12, 1894
The Press., 1894-04-05

John L. Hunter, of Willimantic, state attorney for Windham county, has been admitted to practice in the United States supreme court MT. Hunter is the only lawyer from Windham country that pos- sesses this privilege.
The Press., 1894-04-05

The estimated gold production of the world last year was $150,000,00 an in- crease of $11 1000, ,OOO over the production of the previous year. The increase was mainly furnished by the United States (where the tumble in silver is stimulating gold mining), South Africa and Russia.
The Press., 1894-04-05

That immigration is decreasing is en- couraging news at this time when there are more hands in the country than can find employment. The ocean steamship companies report that the number of inn migrants booked thus far this season is 60 per cent. below last years figures.
The Press., 1894-04-05

The Central Vermont Railroad is deliv- ering at New London 4,000 tons of Cana dian hay, which will be shipped by barges to New York, and thence by steamer to Eurano
The Press., 1894-04-05
SMITH & MURRAY.
Dress Silks.

Big trading has resulted from the exceptional values we've been offering. Yet no achievement is satisfactory. Restless, dissatished-thus we step up- on dead past and climb to higher effort.
 This weeks silk business begins with big lot of Black Satin Brocades, 20 inches wide-rich enough for Dresses, Trimmings and Capes. The price has been $1.25 yard. Now they are here for 89 cents yard.
 A number of new effects in 24-inch Black Brocade India Silks, 75 cents a cent.
 Black Moire Silks, biggest variety in this section. 75 cents yard upwards. silks, Court Square entrance. New French Broche Satine Dress Fabrics, the most desirable cotton dIess fabric of the season. Price 371 cents yard. A big line of the newest patterns.
 Swivel Silk Ginghams, all the best designs. Price 5S cents yard.
 French Wool Chahes, the best goods, newest designs and color ef- fects, 50 cents yard. Figured Dimities, four qualities 10c., 121c., 1Sc. and 25c. yard. Wash fabrics, rear of main store
The Press., 1894-04-05
has spent her life in Gurleyville, and is highly respected by all.

Mrs. Mary Livermore has recently ap- peared before the temperance committee of the Massachusetts legislature and made a very able address in favor of trying the Norwegian liquor system in that state. "If righteously administered" she says, ''its tendency will be towards prohibition. !"
The Press., 1894-04-05
NyOTTCE TO TAy-pAyERs

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. - All IN persons liable to pay taxes in the town Of Mansfield are hereby notified tbat have receiv- ed a bill and warrant to collect town tax of thirteen mills on a dollar on list of 1898, also Military and Poll tax, and that said taxes are due March 21st, 1894, and for the purpose of re- ceiving the same will be at the Post Onice at Mount Hope, in said town, on Thursday, April 18th, from 10 o'clock a. m till II a. m, and at the till 2 D. m., and at the Town Clerks office from o'clock p. m. till p. m., and on Friday, April 18th, at the store Of F. O.. Vtnton, rom o'clock Smith from Il o'clock @. m. till 12 m., and at the store of J. B. Morrow Sons from o'clock pm. till D. m. also on Saturday, April 14th, at the store of I l.. Lyon from 10 o'clock a. m. till Il a. m, and at the Post once, Gurieyvtlle, from IF o'clock m. till p. m., on each Of said days, to re- ceive said taxes.
 N Bro all taxes remaining unpaid May
 10th, 1894, will be added legal interest and fees for collection of the same. . Mansfield, Conn, March 10th, 1894.
The Press., 1894-04-05

The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. c. H. Ricketts officiating. The husband and only daughter have the sympathy of all.
 Irving W. Phillips was in New Haven last week, visiting 8 former schoolmate at Mt. Hermon, but who is now student at Yale college.
 An adjourned parish meeting at the center church will be held in the chapel next Saturday afternoon.
 A Demorest prize contest will be held in the Congregational church Friday evening at 7.45.
 Asa W. Phillips has moved into the Ezra Parson house.
 W. Stephenson is making extensive repairs on his dwelling house.
 B. J. Gager is home sick with in- fammatory rheumatism.
The Press., 1894-04-05

Connecticut postmasters were appoint ed as follows Saturday, Mrs. E. L. Dress CT at Coventry, vice Mrs. H. Corfey, re- signed; c. U. Brooks at Holland, vice D. A. Satterlee, removed.
The Press., 1894-04-05
Spring Cloakings.

Suitable for Children's Cloaks and Misses Jackets, in gray, tan and Brown Mixtures, 54 inches wide. Two qualities.
 $125 for $1.75 quality,
 $1.39 for $2.OO quality.
The Press., 1894-04-05
North Coventry. (CorreSpOndence.)

The marriage of Miss Grace s. Walker and Arthur l.. Reed took place Tuesday afternoon, last week, at the brides home at Coventry, Rev. H. R. Hoisington per forming the ceremony, which was wit messed by relatives of both parties. The brides gown was very pretty, trimmed with old rose silk; she carried pinks. The house plants -callas, petunias. Af- ter congratulations bountiful repast was served, and the newly welded pair, amid a shower of rice and old shoes, left for Vernon to take the o'clock train for a short wedding trip. On their return they will reside at Mansfield Depot. The good ly array of presents show the popularity of MT. and Mrs. Reed.
The Press., 1894-04-05
MANSFIELD. f1or~ao,oondapoaN


 On Wednesday, last week, the house of Mrs. Martha Durham, Gurleyville, was the scene of brilliant and fashionable wedding, when Charles l.. Hobby and Bessie Durham were united in marriage by Rev. J. H. Baker. A large company assembled to witness the ceremony. The bride was handsomely dressed in white cashmere, trimmed in white satin and lace, and carried bouquet of white roses. The presents were numerous and valua- ble, including a china tea set, silver pickle castor and fork, silver table spoons, sil- yer tea spoons, silver knife and forks, sil- yer salad spoon, silver cream ladle, silver butter knives, silver sugar spoons, silver napkin rings, gold lined, chenille table cover, table cloths, napkins, bed spreads, pair very nice wool blankets, large pie ture, and other articles of value. MT. and Mrs. Hobby left soon after the cere- mony amid shower of rice for a short wedding trip. On their return they will reside in Gurleyville. MT. Hobby is a young man of good standing. Mrs. Hobby
The Press., 1894-04-05

WeNIIDI wood, Soft Wood or Mixed
 Wood any length, and split if desired; also No Oak or Chestnut Slabs, stove length. JOHN A. FOSTER.
 stafTord Springs. Feb. si. 1854. ssfcm
The Press., 1894-04-05
COVENTRY.

SOuGn coventry A. s. PARKER. Local Editor and Business Man
 ager of Coventry Local Register. Spring term in district 2, Mrs. A. s. Parker, teacher, is to commence Monday. M. Hubbard Parker is to travel ill the northern counties of this state for a few weeks. He is employed by the ex- pertinent station at New Haven.
 The road men commence their sea- formed the men employed are Wm. Wallen, foreman, Frank Aldrich, Frank Squares and Burton Edwards. A yoke of oxen for use in this parish has been purchased of Ashley Durham.
 HI. P. Topliff was unable to attend to his duties Sunday on account of illness. Every farmer passing the farm of H. F. Dimock ought to take to himself lesson as to the proper proportion of fer tilizer to use on an acre of ground. The secret of the large crops grown there is an open one-abundant fertilization. -Wm. F. Judd is greatly improving his place.
 Geo. N. Marcy is slowly recovering his health,
 A surprise party was given to Rev. and Mrs. Lam son by their parishioners and friends last Friday evening, at the house of Mrs. Sarah Wolfe A sum of money was presented, nice supper was served, and the occasion was pleasant one to all.
 The w. c. T. U. held it's annual elec- tion at the house of Mrs. Lyman Cogs- we'll last Tuesday p. m.
 {Centr1buted.)
 From Wright's reports the new store business is increasing so rapidly that new horse is to be bought to use in deliv- ering goods.
 The debating club is expecting soon to have grand open meeting or enter tainment.
 F. L. Aldrich is visiting friends in Stafford Springs.
 Fred Bump is now employed by Sweetman Bros., they having bought the business of Carlos Edgerton. One of the grange brothers has taken home bride. We congratulate you, Charley.
The Press., 1894-04-05
ASHFORD.

Collector Barlow will receive taxes at Lyon Bros. store next Tuesday from 8. m. to to 12 m., and same day, from to 8 p. m., at the house of Marvin K. Chism. The offer of 1 per cent. discount expires with that day.
The Press., 1894-04-05
ROCKVILLE.

Rev. J. H. James, of Rockville, sec= retary of the Connecticut Temperance Union, has made over 1900 addresses during the four years he has been con- nected with the union. It is not an un- usual occurrence for him to make ten ad- dresses in one day, and it is g remarkable fact that with all these engagements he has never yet disappointed an audience. He was recently introduced to Bridge port audience by T. B. Murphy as s'the youngest man in the state,' on account of his great activity in temperance work.
The Press., 1894-04-05
West Stafford; tCorresppndence.l

Alas for the rarity of christian char ity!
 The annual business meeting of the Y. P. s. c. E. was held in the vestry Sun- day evening. The election of the usual officers and committees for the ensuing year was followed by very interesting de- votional exercises, in charge of Miss Lucy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-22

tory at the polls would be susceptible
Of no Interpretation other than "A popular
decree ia favor Of free trade. But, on
the other hand, the rcbnkc OF the Dcmoc-
racy at this stage oi the proceedings
would necessarily call halt for two
years and no longer. The election of
1896 cannot fail 60 do one OF two things,
either restore protection or complete
FREE trade. Both parties are aggressive,
neither favoring submission 10 the terms
OF the present tariff. Their one point in
common is inplacable hostility TO the
German tariff. That must 60 anyway
in 800 II the Rmocrats win this fall, in
1897 whichever party wins two years
hence.
Gradually, as the campaign progresses,
the voters OF the country will understand
the radical nature az the difference be-
tween the two parties. So far from
proGting 10y the lessons OF tho last
eighteen months OF hard times the
Democracy is confirmed in its purpose
TO destroy American prosperity. In
proportion, consequently, rs the party
itself is destroyed will the prosperity OF
our people he preserved Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-22

tho owners Of the Zoe Of mines. IL is
argued that there have been millions OF
dollars paid TO ice owners who have
placed tho money in their pockets, taken
the most OF IL out OF the country, aud
that 10 has been OF no usc Go tho county
la which the ore Is extracted. There is a
decided sentiment Ia favor OF taxing the
royalties, and there is much being pre-
scented 10 support Of the plan II viii
undoubtedly bc brought up az the next
term 81 thc Michigan state legislature
The Gee owner has the surcst portion
oi the mining business He takes no
chances, aud has generally been very
still.ncekcd with those who have boon
paying anywhere from twenty-five TO
sixty cent, per ton for the privilege OF
mining the one. The taxing OF mine roy
aIties viii receive moro attention Ia the
future than il has in the past Iron ore.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-22

SUGAR, W0OL, IRON ORE, WAGES.
ID Is said that there are Democratic
mcmbcrs OF congress who arr spending
as much as 81 900 each in their rcspec-
tive districts 20 suhsidiEe grocors and
kccp the retail price Of sugar from going
up until after election These clever
munipuhtors would do we'll TO turn their
attention Go other markets Also. There
Is wool. for instance. A certain Milwau-
kcc ncmucratic sheet has cndcavorcd 10
mi,lcad its rradcrs hy saying that wool
has risen since the passage oi the Demo-
cratic tariff law Rut Boston is the
headquarters 81 the wool trade and the
BOSTON Commercial Bulletin q Septem.
her II, SAYS ia its market report
ruc. opwo0i an distinctly easy, and every
chaur m quotations this weck IS inadownwari
dit,ytion
ller Is SOME Information ON the sub
icct - iron on, II j. taken from the
New York Journal ~ Commerce, lead.
ing authority ou prizes
Camrarng pfilVe 90 1921 with tho~c IF $500,
wt Hud that Cleveland ANA IaEe SUPERIOR
suon'ar So / NON resstmef. has fallen one
halt Fom So "a So Cnehc Marquette and
Nenomirlt No uc-~cnivr bematitc, has fallen
mofr ihau oBrhhlt iram 81 o. - -, and Min.
resota $50 nes-cmer hrs mIcu nearly QUO
hal trou E60 o. Sl8S.
Tho people In the iron districts Who
Ncp earning good wages in tho mines
two years ago, and are now grabbing
along un the w-ccd clec If poverty,
know very wei that nemocatic action
m congress Is the cause oi their Undoine.
Nmogmtic policy has bcCn 10 make
htel prices on products " trusts, like
sugar and uhi~kry, and low prices ON
products ot the people. lt has made
wagcs $50 down and has thrown thous-
ands &c workiugmcu altogether cut Of
employment.
r.,c pcoplc ofMichigan viii rtuke the
hmocu,tic party at the polls.