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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
INNOCENT on GUILTY.
''ahHe story In the Criminal An
nails of California;.

III NM
nails of California.
Soiusa, Cal. May 22.-Another chap
= was received here today in one OF
r. suangest stories in the criminal
ahA's of California. At Yreka. Sis
|aos county, George Decker is in jail.
|.ftkea with murder. and 80 strong Is
sentiment against him that II
IL neen feared he would be lynched.
|rsner, who has been respectable
Iird and who is now married to his
~ VIE. was arrested two weeks
~ II is charged that twenty four
En-, ago, In the wilds of Northern
he murdered his first wife
.er little babe. Following his ar
ne bones OF woman and baby
jug up on his ranch. This, with
Leg evidence, seems TO substantiate
'ges OF murder Stories OF SEEM
y sood proof that Decker had muir
[Ssa ms second wife by poisoning, In
M 70 gain her lands. and that he
aiso poisoned her son. her daugh
her granddaughter, all OF
mn. uied suddenly. II was when
opinion had laid these six muir
|rs ms door that lynohing was
Isi,a,.ed- Secret preparations were
|ey begun. Now there is good
[,na Tor the statement that the
~ 1or which he Is being denounced
e people Of HIS county and the
Oh ihe state. and for which he Is
N prison-that sensational crime
l. ,wshty seyen years ago, with It's
.sas a.ie and long delayed sequei--was
!, committed Margaret r. Decker,
Ia Imam who. as has been supposed
|nrr.u sed was decoyed into the
|.anthins by he Husband and muir
"a y alive and a well woman to
Il, she is living near willows as
II 49, OF John Hamilton To make
IA S,y more complicated, Il Is stated
80 nevada Decker. the babe sup
|ltk 20 nave been foully done to death
I'm mother. Is also among the
Ia 4. ana now grown to maturity,
resident OF Cousa county. be
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
ms FOR THE TOILERs.
a,,rE EXPRESSING SYM
~. .1,,y ron THE MINERS.
a,uey-Gencrai Says the TAX
AZ peputie. There From
o,her places Wa. Illegal.

KS Report. ;, ,. ~.
mat his sympathies are with
liners at cripple Creek. The
- general has given his opinion
/ 7, taking deputies in there from
IN. ronuties Is violating the law.
y, governor says he VIII issue a
[..s.mation at noon today calling on
4 No armed citizens to resume their
RI ayocations, and upon all law
4. hodes to dispense. The militia has
u. ordered to be ready to 90 to the
~ o. trouble.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
ms ms employed at present BY Mrs. ii. !,

Wilson -"'s ~ -
Granting that tbs identineation ~
NE sometime AIRS. Decker md hi.
child is complete enough. and the stnts
ment Of the siskiou judge that no mus
uer mas been done. It may be Interest,"
ing 70 know whose bones were found
nnehs me rocks OF Klideer ridge
s s..! me people who testify to The
Mrs. Wilson's empioye ara Mrs pac Sn
ana child are utterly mistaken. or Geo
Decker IS n much wronged man and
the Victim OF circumstantial evidence
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
None We're killed.

R,ss Report
cripple Creek, Col, May 26.-Members
tthe Miners union strongly deny that
X men were killed by the blowing
I. d the shaft house of the Strong
"a. yesterday. The strikers are ready
a. battle with the deputies If any
u,mpt is made to open the mines by
,,.unlon labor.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

a point to note IN the foregoing table
is that the breadth OF the shoulders
exceeds that OF the hips, which is UNI
usual I'm the figures OF modern women.
There should be a gradual slope from
the shoulders down,wit no bullying out
of the hips to destroy the symmetry The
depth OF the abdomen should be less
than that Of the chest in the perfect
figure.
Not SO very many months ago in the
Gymnasium there appeared an article
regarding this subject Of glrths and
breadths and depths, and II table OF
the average results OF the physical
masurmnt Of S25 NV York girls.
averaging 1874 years. was given. 1t is
interesting to give them for the sake
of comparison with the measurements
Of Miss Rockwell. They are:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

RARE nARGAiN--A country Camp
bell cylinder, best make sise bed
alNAs, with fine wire springs. also a
quarter medium 8, a l.. uid-s
Gordon job pruns. both have steam
fixtures and are In splendid condition.
WIN sell for cash cheap. Don't miss
thia opportunity, Address Campbell,
box 6la. Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

These 325 maidens stand somewhat in
need. 1t would appear OF physical de-
velopment; they should add to the
breadth of their shoulders as well as to
the depth OF their chests. This Is
where measurements prove their i'm
portanee; before one can take up physi-
cal training It is above all things
necessary to find Wherein the weak
ness or defects lie. and then the best
mods OF exercise can be pursued.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

Fns RepoFt'
Cripple Creek. Col, May 26.-At 10
lack this morning quiet reigns and
\. striking miners fully control the
InaiiOn. Some 700 deputies are
|psted during the day, when trouble
/. looked for
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

LADIEs-ronte Ia the only succcssful
hust developer known. never fnila:
~; full confidential particulars seal
ed for 2-cent stamp Mrs. Or. VI n.
Million n QulnnY Htrnnt ChlcnRn.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
FOR womrx ronKs.

me Young woman who does not num-
Der an authropcmetric chart among
Der an anthropometrie chart among
the times.
How does she know. II her physical
measurements have not been taken.
but she walks Venus In disguise?
This Is a matter that deserves investi.
CATION, and let the damsel who may
happen to read this 20 stralghtway to
the nearest gym" and demand
callipers, u breadth stick, and pro.
coed TO take her measurements. one
can do this for ones self, although the
assistance of person who has had
experience in these matters is valuable.
The height, the breadth. the depth,
the girth Of ones anatomy must each
come in for share OF attention, and
II the shoulders measure less than the
hips, or the girth OF the waist Is 22,7
inches, say. as is very probably the
case, there is grave cause for reflection.
to be followed at once by action--action
In the direction especially required for
the evolution OF shoulder blades and
waist lines.
Miss Rockwell is u member Of agym-
nasium. The principles, MIR. and Mrs.
Ward have taken the measurement OF
many scores, hundreds. indeed-of their
pupils. and they regard those of Miss
Rockwell as almost classic and like u
Greek statue. Her development Is re-
markable for 50 young girl. for she
is only 10 years OF age; and although
she will probably grow much more she
hopes to keep the proportions.
81 have not yet become acquainted
with a corset" she says, "and have
neither the desire nor the Intention to
do So
For the last few months Miss Rock
wells work in the gymnasium has been
directed toward the development of her
bioeps, as they were not sufficiently
strong to come up to the standard.
Now she has gained so much additional
strength in the arms that she can pull
herself up ON the rings and the bars
and perform athletic feats calling FOR
strong olceps
Miss Rockwell has always been de-
voted to out door as Well as indoor
sports She has used bicycle ever
since she can remember As for her
pedestrian feats. she could give points
to an English girl; she can run like a
deer. vault a fence IL necessary, and,
in fact, do more in this line than al
most any other girl and as much as
many boys.
Her physical measurements, which
are given. are for the benefit OF the
young women who wishes to have
something for comparison. They are as
follows:
weight. .'.''''..',. ''''''''''liS poutus
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

a chemist. speaking Of the frequency
with which women anoint their faces
vita cold cream. says that In no IN
stance should 1t be used except where
the face has become roughened by the
wind and then applied only for a night
or two. that it gives an oily look to the
face and has tendency 10 enlarge
the pores OF the skin; that II the skin
needs tonic cocoa butter or cocoauut
oil thoroughly rubbed into the skin
morning and evening. after having
bathed the face In warm water. Will
improve the complexion In n very short
time and viii not raise the small crop
OF hair that IL almost inevitable with
the nightly use Of cold cream.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

FOR sALE-My home zoe West Dag
get avenue. j. j, Roche.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

VIRGfNiA-.An inviting home In thu
virginia mOllntnlngi good board. large
airy rooms. splendid water Wfits
for particulars. Arn G. D. williams,
University postofioe. Charlottesville.
Virginia.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
Low rnEIenr RATES
Ioke one of the biggest English
steamship Companies.

wv York, May 25.-Stumore & Co.
Lrahshlp brokers and owners of Liv-
1en and London, have failed. Liza
s1ties, ill2,5S2. or nearly s56s,OOO. Fail
hton account of low freights.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

FOR sALE--liouschol aud Kitchen
furniture; cheap. ID. s, Hare, 7u1
Main atteet.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
A TEXAS CENTRAL WRECK.
IN WHICH THE ENGINEER AND
iRANEMAN WE'RE KILLED.


Special Dispatch.
waco, Tex. May 2e--A disastrous
ana fatal accident and wreck occurred
last night on the Texas Central rail.
way, near Aquina, eighteen mpes
north Of this city.
south-bound freight train broke
loose and plunged forward at high
rate OF speed. The train is supposed
to have broken In two and the rear
portion, coming up against the for.
ward. made the train uncomfortable.
As II got fairly started break
heom fell, causing the ditching OF the
engine and several cars.
Engineer and brakeman Killed.
Engineer John Elliott and Brakeman
Arthur Woodail were buried beneath
the overturned cars and crushed Into
nm uurecognizable mass.
The fireman jumped and escaped
without injury
The bodies OF Elliott and woodall
were brought to the city last night
and this morning taken to walnut
Springs and Hlco, respectively. the
homes OF the deceased.
Elliott leaves a wife and four chill
drcn and woodall had wife and
family,
The Wreck Complete.
The wreck is complete one and
has delayed all trafiic ON the road.
All the officials OF the Central left
for the scene this morning, the special
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27


FOR SAT.E--iio0 acres good black lind
~ TWO miles e Crosson. all prairie
" per acre. easy terms; $40 acres
sNteen miles uorihwcst OF Fort
worth and one inile north OF Dico
sixty ncres in cultivation and two
housca. water aud timber $4,000, casy
Terms; Ia acres eisver miles east OF
fort Worth. forty Acres In cultiva-
unn' house Of thrcs rooms. wa.ar
ana timber. good sandy land 81 per
acre, easy terms, nice four-rucm cot
tage and lot, 5oSaQ feet. we'll located,
N3'N $50 cash, remainder So per
month. Exchnnre--S00 ucrea OF iine
black lard. well Improved seven
Tor cattle; $40 acres Of good Knox
county land, 10 trade FOR horses;
$4,000 worth Of vendors lien notes
70 trade for pasture. $4,000 brick
residence IN Dallas. to trndc ror black
land farnl. +. A. HUFFMAN 3 CO,
Furt Worth. ToN.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
wANrrp-mscnI.ANnous

NANTED-Two or three unfurnishcd
rooms Tor light house Keeping: have
NO children y, ". stark 6l9 South
Wcatherfurd street.
NANTED- buy a ilght nurrcy
must be n bargain, n, Il. Hood, $40
Wcat Second Htreot.
Horsca 10 pasture, rood
Hraps, running water aud shade. Ap.
ply 10 X c. Mckee. on East Thire
street
WANTED--1ob pfcea. rood second
hand quarter msdlum press Address
stating price. Printer oaro Gazette,
Fort Worth, Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

s one OF the axims OF geology that
me land on earth is being lowered
by meteorio action nt an average rate
of about one foot in 400 years
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

STORAGE III YOU store your house.
hold goods for the summer don't fat
70 see II. II, Darrah, Fourteenth and
krsk streets Get prices and inspect
the only trst class storage house In
city
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

For rates. tickets md all Information
apply or address any OF the tieliytagcuts,
or GAS1ON MfSLiER
Gon'l Pass. \ Ticket Ag't
JAKEF. zuRN, CITY Ticket Agent, Fort
Worth,
W. a, DAsRi1LI4, II, +. A., Dallas,
l. 5. THORNE, Third Nicolpresidcnt aud
General Manager Dallas. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

FOR SALE Household furniture and
new Qniek-mcnl gasoline stove. In
qnlre III North Cherry.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. aud Jew
slcri cheap repairing ~ Steiner. go
Main.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
PkTESTs.


NEw AND srcoxD,H1 SAFES
II. W. Peaks loe Houston street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27
Jnwnlnns.

N. G. HALL. Ioweier, cheapest house
IN the city. Buys old gold mud silver.
Corner Main and Eleventh streets,
Agent for Franco. German ring Post.
tive cure for rheumatism. Write for
pricos
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Hotel ]. W,
Porter proprietor Rates. $500 per
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

Lowry House, Mrs. a,
y. Lowry, rropFietress. A house for
travelling men: nice clean beds; hot
and cold baths; best table In the city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

S2aQ Tor $500 new upright piano; war
fanteii latest improvements. SHk1
per week buys ~. Hlrshfeli, 200
Main street
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-27

A PLEASANT lady Of aomc means can
obtain Il profitable position assisting
In the management OF a beautiful ca-
tate worth $4,000 Correspondence
CONFIDENTIAL. Address Business"
care Gagette
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
An Armenian Legend.

Ararlt, enc of the most majestic
mountains Ill the wo1ld. rises 1900
feet above the vast flat plain which
bears its name and reigps over the sur
rounding mountains! Early in the morn
ing, while all the valleys of Ararat and
the neighbOring mountains are buried
in shadow, tie white top of the Scrip
tural mountain CLEANS beautiful in the
first beams of the srn.
The Armenian people tell this story
about the inhabitants OF Pharbce:
Once the devil and Pharbee man
laid u wager as to which should first
see the sun. The one who saw it first
was to box the others ears. Very
we'll" said the Armenian. and he lay
down and slept sweetly. while the dew.
il, itching to punish his enemy, stood
looking eastward, and with eager eyes
watched the whole night for the sunrise
Early in the morning. the Pharbee ma,
rose, and pointing to the top of Ararat
which was already shining in the sun
cried joyfully, Il see it!'' The devi
was vanquishcd. The Pharbee man
with his strong hand. boxed the devil
ears. Ever since that time, the Levi
has been afraid OF the people of the Ar
menian village of Pharbee.--Woman'
| Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Police Points.

Some unprincipled person yester-
aav afternoon abandoned an old
horse. and left it running around the
alleys. 1t nj last went into the alley
in the rear of Frick & Kautz's livery
barns and was seen by kindly dis
posed lady. who ordered Mr.. Frick to
care for the poor beast and to send
the bill to her. Chief Sexton was no.
titled and is looking for the inhu-
name brute who so unceremoniously
abandoned the animal.
\ man giving his name rs Jack
sou. and claiming to he resident of
Rock Island. was arrested last eve-
ming while sleeping swcctly in coal
-hcd in the rear OF 4 residence on
Twcnty-second street. near Tenth
avenue. He was soaked" not with
water. and when taken To the sta
ton he continued his interrupted
sleep. This morning Chief Sexton
told him to "mosey," and he has
flown
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
pavenp.r,.s Public Imp.ovem cn,..

The Davenport board of pu bile
works. in its closing report for 1898.
recommends that no large amount of
paving lie ordered for the coming
year. hut that sewers DC constructed
first. 1t i important that the sew
crs ice laid. and that they ice laid be-
fore the streets containing them are
paved. The amount of this work
that will lie needed in 1894 to pre-
pare for the paving of the city in 4
systematic way will be sufficient to
absorb what money the city has to
pay for such work. There is some
paving to be done. but it is not like
" that there will be great amount.
Commissioncr-clec l.. W. Boyn-
ton. of the board of public works.
presented his bond. 10y the chairman
of the finance committee. AT WeGncs-
days meeting of the city council.
and il was approved and ordered
Glcd. 1t only remains now for him
to take possession of his Office. which
Mr.. Francis has ready to turn over II
him. This will not bc done for an
other week. probably. Mr.. Boynton
has occupied IN important and re
sponsiblc position with the Rock ISL
and road. and he has a lot of uniin
ishcd work in process that he VIII he
/ compelled to complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
KNOWLEDGE

brings comfort and improvement and
tends 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live l~t-
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds hest products 10
the pccJs OF physical being. will attest
the value - health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles cab:accd in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence - irc ~ iis prcrcn.in-
~ thc form most acceptable and pleas
ant To- the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of 4 perfect lax
a,ivc; cacctually cleansing the systcm,
dispciliug Cola., headaches and fcvcrs
AMI permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction TO- millions aud
mot with the approval pf The medical
profession. became il acts on the Kid
nsys. Liver AMI Bowels without weak
cniug them anil il j. perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
syrup Of Firs is for sale hy all drug.
gists ia oh. and 81 bottles, but !. Is man
aiactured by the California Fig Syrup
IA. only, whosc name Is printed On every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being well informed, YOU viii not
except any Substitute i. offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
rrrcmp,ion.s Matrimonial Event.

PREVENTION. H.. Jan. i.--Wcd-
uc.day evening. Jan. :. al the home
of the bride. ncr Presumption. DIR.
James ". Connolly and Miss Maggie
!. Armstrong were united in mar
rage by Rev. ". ". MrCrei.ht. as
sisted by Rev. j. Il. billie. This
event was one Of the most pleasant
and enjoyable that has occurred in
this community for many years.
Most of the 200 invited guests were
present To witness the ceremony. to
Join in the congra;ulaiions and en- 10Y
the choice supply Of refreshments
served. The number. variety and
value of the presents gave evidence
of the high esteem and regard of the
Guests for the bride and groom. The
bride has been the organist for 4
number %; years in the church. and
was dcscrvcdly prpular. The groom
j. the leading physician in the cit,
Of Pennington. ILL.,. where they will
reside. The kind regards and bcs'
wishes Of hosts of friends attend
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Col. lsrmckc;t's Funeral.

The funeral Of the late Col. j.
W. Bracket was held from his
home. HOS First avenue, ut O'Clock
this afternoon. Rev. Il. +. Sweet. rec
tor of Trinity church. officiating. In
accordance with the last wish of the
deceased. Buford post. 243, G. A. X.
attended in a body. and had general
charge of the services. the Rodman
Rifles actin. as a special guard OF
honor. The pail bearers were: Gen.
W. A. Schmitt: Cap+. j. NJ. Beard siey.
Capt. J. G. Dlck. +. G. Hemenway
:. ID. Cleiand and ". Z. Quaylc. A
squad selected from the Rodmau
Rifles, in command OF Lieut.. William
Johnston. and composed of Sergeant'
James Johnston. james McConochie
William McConochie. Corporal Loui:
lhrig and Private John Larkin. fire,
military salute over the grave o
the departed soldier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Rave Your Dime. Really.

Tom orrow THE ARGUS carriers will
make their weekly rounds for the col
lection of 10 cents from each sub
scriber for the week just ended. This
system has proven generally success
I'll and popular with all. and The
ARGUS trusts its patrons will not neg
lcct to be prepared for the reception
of their carrier boy in the morning.
1t also becomes necessary for THE
ARGUS to say n word to delinquents.
those who were in arrears when the
present system was inaugurated. 1t
is absolutely important that these
accounts be paid without delay, and
It will become necessary to stop the
paper going to those who persistent
~ disregard this obligation. and to
adopt other means of adjusting thess
accounts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Court Cullimcs.

In the county court Yesterday af-
ternoon, the matter of appointing a
conservator for the estate of Charles
Peal, of Moline. was tried by jury
composed of: W. l.. Sweeney. Fl. {.
Harris. W. W. Eggleston. +. 5. LAT
lin, j. l.. Maslin. l.. II. Wright, o.
NJ. Groijan. +. +. Thompson. j. ID.
Means. Charles +. Hodgson, John
Shelley and +. l.. Currier. The jury
returned a verdict that he was unfit
to manage his own affairs. being ad.
dictcd to the use of liquor. and 3
spendthrift generally. and that by
due course of law conscrvatoi
should he appointed Ia manage his
affairs.
Mrs. Jessie Simpson, OF Coc town
ship. is TO be examined a To her san
itv this afternoon by Drs. Piumme,
and Sala.
Judge Smith adjourned court toia.
until Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
J,~I Pros: to the Laws Aid.

There II a little town called Loccy-
VILE. up on the Illinois river. 80
mics OF 30 east of Gcncsco. For
~cteral years feet of .'gunboats.
or ssbumboats. have tied up ut the
town. and sold liquor over bars with
cut paying license. About the time
the grand jury met. the boats would
cut loose. and iloat down the stream
GU, o: the county. returning after the
danger was past. 1t was great
scheme. in which fresh water was
made 10 play the principal part in
Illegal liquor traffic. But this year
Jack Frost took an unexpected hand
on the side Of the law. He set in one
night. Just rs the gunboats were
about 70 cut loose and sroze every
one Of them solid. The stron. arm
Of the law promptly seconded the e.
forts Of MIR. Frost. and the whole
gang was scoopcd in and fined to the
extreme limit. and they are now liv-
ing ON board wages with the sheriff
Of Bureau county.