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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

a description OF Coryell county would
be very incomplete without giving an
account OF it's beautiful capital.
Gainesville. situated in almost the CEN
ter Of the county. lies at a distance OF
forty-seven miles west of Waco ana is
the terminus of the St Louis and
Southwestern railway 1t Is prosper
Gus and growing city of something like
26O0 population. II is difficult to com
ceive Of a city more delightfully."-
located Even Georgetown, which has
q reputation In that respect win scarce
~ compare with Gatesville. Lying at
considerable elevation above the
beautiful Leon river, which curves
matestically around 10 the west and
south, hidden in many places with n
heavy growth Of timber. one gets here
a splendid view of the surrounding
country. a charming sight is pre-
scented TO the north Of the city. taking
In the fine buildings Of the state re-
tormatory with its magnificent grounds
and beautiful surroundings. One par
ticularly fine feature Of Gainesville is
the character OF soil on which IT Is
situated Though not sand, Il Is of n
very sandy consistency. and such "A
thing MS mud in this town Is never
known. one can walk its streets after
the heaviest rain without a particle OF
inconvenience. In this respect II IL
simply Incompatible with any other
city in Central Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Most kinds Of business are fairly v.e,I
represented here, yet there are some in
dustrles which could be established in
this city with profit to The owner as
well as convenience to the public
steam laundry would doubtless my
well here, and Is badly needed. The
city has seven or eight mercantIie
houses. a half dozen grocery stores.
two iewelry establishments. three drug
stores, two livery stables, two harness
shops, two good implement houses. and
two lumber yards. besides a number
OF small establishments. such as res-
tnurants. bakeries. meat markets. etc.
There are four or i've small hotels
here doing as well as their facilities
VIII allow, but n frst-class hotel
thorouehly equipped FOR the accomnlo-
dalton Of the transient public would be
a PAYING institution In this town.
Iatesyile Is provided with n good sys-
tenn Of waterworks, the water being OBJ
tnined from an artesian well and in
purity not being eNcelied by any IN the
state II has also an Ice factory, n
roller mill. and two cotton gins within
the city limits. The city hoasts Or two
national banlys-the CITY national and
The First national-the latter with a
capital OF $780, 600
The professions are well represented.
having number OF physicians. who
are considered up In their profession,
as well as some good law firms. Among
the latter should be mentioned the firm
OF Mcdowell. Miller & Hawkins, who
have been established here some time,
and have an extensive practice, being
engaged IN nearly all important casrs.
The mayor, G. p. White, Is also In
active practice and has the reputation
OF being an able lawyer
There are three weekly newspapers
published here. the GatesYille St0r,
the Messenger and the Noice. The
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

profitable industry in this county, and
Il Will be stiil more SO when farmers
confine themselves TO what they can
properly take care of and turn their
attention more 10 the breeding Of Inn
proved stock Water is obtained
throughout the county at easy depths,
ranging from 10 70 40 feot
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Married IL haste. We repent at LOTS
ilr1.--Consrere,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

This house deserves prominent men
tlon as Il Is. beyond question. the Lead
ing mercantile establishment In this
thriving city. Mr. W l.. Ayres. who
Is entitled to most credit In building
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

public spirited, and he's many friends
and well-wishers In this community.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Gainesville was established as the
county seat OF Coryel county on its
organization in 1854 Its growth. al
though IL has fortunately escaped nm
natural Blooms" generally SO disas-
trous, has been prosperous and sure
For many years, indeed Il remained
but a small village. but was acceler-
ated into newer life and a more rnpld
development upon the advent of me
81 Louis and Southwestern railway,
which came here IN 1852 Yet even
now this city, unlike most other towns
of Texas. Is considerably behind the
county. And this Is one reason WHY
Gainesville today ls one or the finest
little cities OF Texas Ia which to locate
and make profitable Investments.
Think Of a city with only $500 people,
situated In the heart OF fine county,
the terminus Of railway, and draw
ing trade for over thirty miles aroundt
one merchant here. (Ayres & Coz
states that he sometimes gets trade
for more than fifty miles. over Ia ono
bales Of cotton were shipped from this
mated that it viii be Increased TO %
600 bales the coming fall and winter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
CHAs. b. KENNEDY, Pl
A GAME OF c
Montana Men Gamble to the Extent of
&35, o a Throw.

Montana Men Gamble to the Extent of
$4,000 a Throw.
HELENA, Mon, March 1.-Butte has
a worldwide reputation for its fabulous
stakes on games of cards, but the spots
were knocked off the record bysa game
of dice between General G.. S. Warren
and Miles Finlen. Several weeks ago
Mr.. Warren secured an option on the
Pomona mining claim, near Centerville,
from John +. Lloyd, for $4,000. Tues
day he met Miles Tinlen, and the bond
proposition came up. Finlen offered
the general $4,000 tor his bargain, or
ga, 900 for the mine.
"Here IS my cneck for 81 ,0GO,' said
he, pulling out a check book. IF you
Will turn the bond over to me-" The
general demanded $50. 900. and then Fin
len made another proposition. .'Ill
throw dice with You TO see if | take the
bono Oft your hands ut $50 or
whether / pay You $50, 600.
iii go you, sand the general as he
reached for the boz. A measly rair Of
hves turned up. The box was passed to
FJn!en. who threw three duces and won
f3o,OOo. lie once mote pulled out his
check book aId flied out one OF the
hlanHs for :I5, 600 PAYABLE to Mr.. War
zen.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
LOCAL ~RREVITIES-
Wheat 45; flax Sl.20.

AAtN ~1'-N
Oyster supper at Thompson's hall to-.
morrow evening. Only IS cents. Every
body come.
Street Commissioner Garry's force was
augmented by the arrival of a young as
slstant at his house, last night.
Achild Of Mr.. Bangs, living five or SIX
miles south of the city, had IA hole
kicked ir its face by a horse the other
dry.
Al. Stoel took possession of the
Madison house to-day and will have it
rettted at once Mrs. Stoel and children
will not arrive until Saturday..
c. j. Farmer, of Howard, who has be-
come Interested in the Creamery
business, to-day bought out the interest
of n. b. Smith in the creamery at How
ard, paying him $500 therefor.
He calls it a sprained ankle, but the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, March IA
circular has been issued to the striking
miners. calling upon all who wish to re-
turn to work on the 9-hour scale at s3
per day, to sign the agreement which is
at the postoitice. The agreement, which
is already signed by several of the lead
ing miners, came near creating a riot
between those favoring it and strikers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
Want Gambling Dens Closed

RED WING, Mimi, March 1.-Peti-
tons have been circulated the last few
days requesting the mayor and city
council TO shut up certain gambling
dens, to enforce the liquor laws and the
law making it a misdemeanor to sell
tobacco to boys under is. One man re-
Gently Salnbled away his hou"e and his
property, SO that the family has naI to
be cared tor by the relief committee,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
Arrested For the Greenberg

CHICAGO, March 1.-The police nave
arrested three people charged with the
recent bold daylight robbery at Green
berg's loan Office on West Randoluh
street. The prisoners are julius
Schwartz, Fannie Stuller and Annie
kindt, and are said to bave confessed to
the robbery. The robbers overpowered
a clerk, Hurled him under IA pile of
clotilng and secured $1,000 worth of
jeWtlry.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
North Dakota school Fund.

JAMESTOWN, n. D., March 1.-The
apportlonment of the state tuition fund
for the first quarter of this year has
been made by the state superintendent,
and the county treasurers and superin-
tendents notified Of the same. The rate
per capita from the interest and income
fund Is % cent?, from the fines and
taxes 81 cents, making the total state
tuition fund rate Hl.22. The total APP
portlonincnt for the S,l24 school chill
dreN III tHc state is $11 ,2SV. is.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
tintah and Cncomphayre Reserye.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The oues-
tion of the opening of the Uintah and
Uncomphagro reservations in Utah to
settlement is under consideration bv
Acting Secretary of the Interior Sims.
The amount of land involved is esti-
mated at 1900, 900 acres, which are rich
in valuable minerals, and there are
400, 900 acres of asphaltum land.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

SUMMIT, ). d., March .-Charles Ball.
Huron BAH and George NJ. Steele have
Leen arrested by Sheriff Babb of Will
mot, On compliant of the railroad com
pahy tor stealing coal two weeks ago.
There ar two others implicated who
VIII re brought in and all will be ar
ralsncd.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
THURSDAY EvENG. MARCH l, 1894


AVC"s II u6bke
Chicago. Milwaukee d st. paul Railway, which
took effect, sunday. Nov. 26, 1898:
TRAINS GOING EAST.
Passenger, 10. 4, departs 1911 Is a. m.
Freight, No. W, departs 20 u. IN.
Freight, No. "a, departs 6:G p. m.
TRAINS GOING WEST,
Passenger, Mo- 3, departs $3.50 p. n.
Freight, No, 81, departs 7 90 u. IN.
TRAINS From THE EAsT.
Passenger, No. 3, arrives 9.45 y. nj.
Freight, No. II, arrives 4:50a m.
freight, No. rs, arrives D So p. m.
TRAINS FROM THE WEST.
Passenger, No. A, arrives 1911 a. IN.
Freight, No. 90, arrives 20 p. m.
All the above trains carry PASSENGERS: but
freights only when passengers are provided with
tickets.
Al Egsh for all points south, and passenger train
G)ing west, at WoGnsOcket for all points north.
MADISON h BRISTOL LINE.
Passenger going north. departs 1920 a. IN.
Passenger from north arrives, 5 30 p. IN.
JNO. LARKtN. Local Agent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
Caught the Murderer,


CARLISLE, Pa, March /. - Charles
Salvards, who was sentenced to be
hanged for the murder of Policeman
Martin, attempted suicide. The Jail
physician found that the condemned
man had taken a mixture of match
heads and vinegar. There is little hope
of saving Stewards life, and his threats
that he would cheat the gallows seem to
have been correct.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

SAX 'r's"ners Walk Out of the Fort Dodge
1IckuO-DnA Rn.fur.

Kecnptured.
FORT DODGE. IA, March six pris-
onerS conAuv'. in the county Jail escaped
during the night. Tnree of the number
We're under Indictment for taking part
IN a rlot at DAYTON IN which Marsh Il
Larson OF that place was killed. One OF
the prisoners named Murphy, in for
porglAry' w $ r. a9tured. He says the
deputy sheriff failed TO lock the ma.u
door and AL thy had to do was to walk
out. Paris Winter, supposed to have
shot Marshal Larson. and four others,
refu> ed to accept the. opportunity to vs-
cape and remained in II. The officials
nave not 1T captured tn ether tiv..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
Detroit Chumh,r rf Commerce

DETROIT, Mich, Mar 1.-The n
tract Tor the new ch .mier of
bulldElE entire was awarded to Ben
Jan1n hyde of Chicago. The price is
T4'o.toO. L per cent bonds to run
30 years Will he issued. The work will
be begun atoat April Is, and must be
completed March 10, 1899. The Luild-
ing will be II stories high, the first four
OF tlOEZe and stone,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

OSHKOSH, WIS.,, March 1.-The new
asylum for incurable insane of the
county, which has been built during the
past season, and which cost 500, 600. was
dedlcatcd with appropriate ceremonies.
Gov. Peck delivered the principal address.
The new asylum is one of the best of the
Kind IL lie state.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

FoRMAN, n. D.. March 1.-Farmers
the northwest part OF the county are
considerably troubled by wheat thieves.
a numter of granaries having been en-
during the past few weeks. If the
lily parties are discovered they are
l..~ely 10 be naTshly dealt with.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

land. and it is these deeds which Jalni-
son is alleged to have stolen. The rela-
tves of Elder are said to have planned
the theft, and Jamison. it is said, had
the deeds Autographed and printed. He
and a relative of j. T. Elder are now
under bonds.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
A Crowd Disregardt.E n Warning and
MANY We're Ininred

FLINT, Mich, Marth l.-During the
hearing of three young fellows charged
with larceny at Linden, a platform gave
way with 80 people, precipitating them
Is feet. There is a long list of injured,
but none of them We're fatal. More than
a dozen had bones broken. They had
been warned TO keep off the platform,
but did not heed the warning.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

SEATTLE, Wasn.I March 1.-Captain
K. W. Deiion, Chiiian consul at Ia
CONF, committed su.cile in this city by
shooting himself. lii health and fnan-
cal troubles are SAID to lie the causes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

gingerly way in which Wm. Rae walks
with a limp and a cane leads his friends
to believe that he is aspiring for alder.
man in the third ward.
Sheriff Fox returned last evening
from Plank nton, where he lodged young
Thos. Olson in the reform school. He
says there are Ga boys and 10 girls IN the
school and all appear to be finely disc
pinned and usefully, employed.
Program for mothers meeting, Friday
afternoon, March =, at the Baptist
church: Bible reading, "The secret of Il
beautiful old age" Mrs. Blackman;
select reading, Mrs. &. Nichols; quota
tions; solo, Mrs. j. A. Trow; paper, "Our
Girls" Mrs, S. A. HaslIill; question box;
Kindergarten lesson, Mrs. j. l.. Jones.
An attendant, Of the Iankton asylum
for the insane, Mr.. L. f. Donovan, ar
rived III the city last evening and met at
the train this mOrning james f. Goggin,
from Winfred, who was recently add
Judged insane, and departed with him for
ankton. The young man was very
peaceably inclined and was accompanied
by his father Mr.. p. Goggin, who also
went or to Ya1kton. Such misfortunes
are a severe trial to a family under an
circumstances, and Mr.. Goggin has the
sympathy of a large circle of friends in
the sad event.
Frank Travers and Joseph Pulford, of
Concord township, were IN the city to-
day to procure a coffin for tie remainso of
the > year old boy Of the former, who
died last night of lung fever. The little
fellows illness was very short and his
sudden death wac a great shock to his
parents. A younger child Is also very
sick with the same trouble and fears of
ITS recovery are entertained. The
funeral services Of the deceased boy will
Oe held to morrow at 10 a. M, in the
Freedom church and the burial will be
in the Nermillion cemetery.
John Connolley, aged 10 years, who
has beer lying i'll at the home Of Wm.
lccche for some time with rheumatism of
the heart died this morning. Uutil re-
Gently, although aillng with rheumatism
for over a year, Mr.. ConhOiley has lived
with his mother Ga. their farm about SIX
miles south of town, and was an exem-
plary young man. He was a cousin of
Mrs. VIM. Roche and came to her home
in the city to be near medical aid
though all was 20 no avail. The funeral
VIII be held Saturday, but the hour is
not Yet named, Rev. Father Flynn
officiating.
The Franklin township school muddle
which WAS supposed to have been final
ly settled by the last election and the
withdrawal Of the injunction proceed
lngs by the victorious party at the re-
cent term OF court, is about to break out
afresh. The board had let the contract
for the new building on the new site, the
foundation and stills were laid, and lum-
ordered, but 1t now appears the board
has suspended building operation S and
posted notices supposedly for a new
election although very indefinite. Much
adverse criticism of the board is beng
INDUCED in today by farmers from that
section as they t ink this is tampering a
little too mach with the rights and pa
tience of the people.
Have for sale two residence lots on
which can give very low prices, either
for cash or on easy payments. if taken at
CuAS 4 kESNrnu
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
Il Coal Gas,

RACINE, Wis. March l.-Mr. and
Mrs. James brunton, an aged couple,
and "A domestic named Rose Connolly.
We're overcome by coal gas and when
found the girl was dead and the old peu-
pie viii hardly recover.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

Two or three young men can find room
and board with DR.. Fl. +. Wilson, for
$3.50 per week.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

LFNCHDvKG. VI, March l.-Grnerl
L1E'J IS ate",tiy Weakening. He q
lost o~Iy d few days at lest.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
TIL CITY.
ITEMS.

Attorney G.. j. Farmer, Of Howard,
spent the day in the city.
Judge Williamson went to Flandrau
to day on legal business.
II. b. Williamson was IA passenger THIS
morning for PIpestone, MINI.
j.. 4. Dawson took the 1915 a. m.
train for Beresford, in the interest of his
chemical engine company.
Ernest Bullock, a nephew of n. G.
Bullock, a creamery man OF Grand
Island, Neb., is visiting his nan rela.
tives in this city.
Edith Zi~mmermann, who has been
visiting her sister in this city for several
days returned to Wentworth this morn
ing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

Those two 1894 Imperial bicycles of
Ed. Beadle's, are simply elegant. Light,
strong, and graceful in motion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

On farms at lowest rates, by North
western loan and Banking Co. No
waiting. We make papers and pay over
money at once.
CHAS. Is. KENNEDY. Pres.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
WHEN YOU ARE OUT SHOPPING,

LOOK at what invites inspection Il stock Of Spring Dress Goods, a
"eceSSl OF surprises, an aggregation of all the novelties of the
season. There s mage IN the stuff ut our figures. Our cotton dress
stuiS are peerless. )" is every fabric we have in stock each admira.
pie III Itsclf, and donbN so because it can be duplicated in Madison
at our hE"res. Light street stuhs, marvellousy varied in the most
shades and tntS, novel and beautiful combinations, striking
effects IN every variety of sqring goods. All are here, and all the
ladies of Madison are here for them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01
bhJrAL MLRUIK.


RACINE. Wis.,, March l.-JohY Calla-
CHAN. VIII to-do farmer Of ih.tuwn 81
Brighton, henosha county, 20 mile,
southwest trom here, was rrutal,y mur-
dered by An unknown luti IN. TIE
murderer entered the house where Cal
laghan and his wife were preparing to
retire, lcvelIny II revolver AT niln and
demanded his money or life. Callaghan
SAID he had no money i'll the house AMI
was shot through the head. \ posse is
securing the country in search Of the
murderer. The victim was So wears old
and had lived in this vicinity 10 years.
Caught the Murderer.
MINIATURES, Wis, March l.-Georre
Cloud, who is charged with having
committed the Callahan murder near
Racine Tuesday night, was caught at
P~eterson's mill, near New Munster. bv
two farmers boys. He Wa taken to the
Callahan house, when he was identified
by the wife of the murdered man. The
prisoner is now in jail at kenosha.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-01

Have for sale two residence lots on
which | can give very low prices, either
Tor cash or on easy payments. if taken at
once. CHAs. B. KENNEDY.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-06-07
THREATENING THE CITY.
Rollins & Son Want Twelve Hundred
Dollars Bonus on Bonds.

OO1ldIb oOuuS VI oOuub'
The funding bonds of this city have
been delivered to Rollins & Son, the
Boston bankers, for $685. no, or $1,000
more than they wanted to pay. They
claim they were acting under duress
and that the mayor and council had no
right to withhold interest that was
drawn while the bonds were being
placed on the market by these bond
brokers who first had to sell them.
They claimed the city received a
benefit to the amount of $1,000 in get
ting a better price, and that Mayor
Catch was compelled to deliver them
at the contract price with accrued In
terest The firm of Rollins & Son pro-
pose to test the matter and will bring
it before the next meeting of the coun-
Gil, having written letters to Mayor
Catch and Recorder Edes threatening
to sue the city.
A city councilman was seen this
morning and asked about the matter.
He said:
"1he city officials are receiving
threatening letters from Rollins & Son
regarding the $1,000 which they were
prevented from filching from the city
by city council which was guard
ing the peoples interests. They would
make interesting reading to the cities
and school districts contemplating deal
ing with that firm"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-06-07
Marion County Court.

Judge Hubbard and Commissioner
Watson and Anderson met "Wednesday
and spent the afternoon inspecting 4
heavy al of road work at Halls Ferry
They expect to visit the new road Il
the state Reform school this afternoon
Petition OF II. F,Bellaris, Of st. Paul
for saloon license, granted.
Viewers report on John Butsch road
read first time.
Il. Baughman, b. Wiesner, aud AL
M. McCorkle were appointed viewers
ON Fred Krug road.
ACTION ON BILLS.
Pauper, allowed; q. w. P0tnam
$s.05; Garman 4 Newland, $1,000 sa'
lem woolen mills, S0,45; Wade 4 Go.
50 90; Jo. Flshburn, Sll,0i; w. w. Ste
phens, Sl4s60; ]. w. Thomas, $4.76i
w. l.. Wade. $3.50; Dane Bros, $500
not allowed.