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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-09

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disorders and regulate the stomach and
bowels, which prevents headache ana
dizziness j. * Jones'
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26
HIS SEvENTY-ElGHTH MAN,


Fort Smith, ARR. 5u,v as,o..,.
sioider was hanged In the Tinted
states JAN yard hero today 10 ,sss
tne scven'yreighth man hanged nv
Neofge Matcdon, the federal exeeo.
TONER here Holder Killed George w
Rockford IN the Indian ,rerrltn,v wnn.
on q hunting and trapping trip.
AZ was me day before Christmas. ps-
oenioer =, 1881, away up In the dark
wilds OF the Sans tlols mountains Of tbe
.noe'aw Nation In the Indian Terri
s ~, that Lewis Holder Killed his
liiyNu ana companion, George Dickforl
ana rolled the body down into a deen
hv'Nh sume 500 yards from tho rad.
where y might have lain through MI
Nses put for one % those unaccount-
49, Things TINT always come wh,n
,t,, e.pected. month after tho
MINIS a. A. ncnols. travelling across
the mountain found himself pushcd bv
the darkness and concluded II wauid ia
nntor 20 SPEND tho night In tho noun
talha uhAn undertake the dangerous
ueaepnt IN the dark Only water re
camping purposes was lacking, ana
leaving his team IN the road Ne foi-
lowed a drain down the mountain
Hldr. huping to End n spring or pool In
easy reach. Not being promptly re-
wArdod. lo picked his way aud pushed
inc Hserch tor several hundred yards.
when 70 his utter amusement and IN
rNpressible establishment, he came upon
the BODY OF dead man lying ON his
race ~ the stone bed Of the dry guich.
investigating sufficiently 10 see that
the man was dead he hastily returned
70 ms wagon and proceeded on his WAY,
regardless Of the dangers OF the road,
Next morning he reached settlement
ana reported the lind. A party was
organised and IN due course OF time
The body was taken to Wilburton, on
the Choctaw railroad, where oficcra
were notified The body was iduntinrd
as that Of George Bickford, who had
lett the coal camp OF Wilburton Ia De-
comher IN company with Lewis Holder.
travelling with an OUTFIT that belonged
to Biokfod A search for Holder re-
suited IN his arrest seventy miles away
In the Arkansas River bottom. In pos
seahion OF the team and trapping outfit
Of Biokfor, ana wearing Bickford's
hat and overcoRt. iiu claimed TO have
bought the things from Blohford and
confessed the killing, hut snid II was
In self defense. His case went 10 the
aunrcmo court OF the United States.
where the declaion of the lower court
was affirmed, strange circumstance
IN connection with the cflme IL thai the
body OF Blclfford was buried ut WIZ
burton In grave dun Tor another
man killed under conditions almost
Identical with the Rokford kllllrg
This other victim was william Van
diver who, with Boldlng and Pointer,
were travcling In u wagon from Texaa
TO Arkansas. The day after Christmas.
lust two days after the murder " Biclt-
ford. these three young men vamped In
tho valley not twelve miles from tho
scene Of the Bclkiorh murder. Pointer
Drained HIS two companions with an
aN while they slept, threw their bodies
IN the bed Of branch and made on
with the team and OUTFIT. After tho
graves had been dug for them friends
came for the bodies, which gave Bi,it-
ford rondy-madc Etaye Pointer was
arrested. tried and convicted and VIII
be hanged September 20, 1894.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Denton, Tex. July 2s.-Mr. ]. IL.
Koonce. one OF Denton's most promi-
nent business men. and Mrs. u. Nolen
were united in marriage at the brides
Residence Yesterday evenlns. Rev,
Pierce officiating.
Mr.. JShn Evans. one OF the early
settlers Il this county and a proml
nent nrmcr dled at Ms home near
Pilot Knob yesterday aftcra,on.
Som. convenient changes ara being
made ON the oil mil hui .ingS. which
Will doubtless enhance She 0.iats ard
capacity Tor the vonins geasors esai,.
Sid Jackson. the negso VINO has beci
on trial for disturbing Religions wor.
ship, was acquitted OF the ehargs
The protracted meeting still con-
tinues IN interest and attcndAnee
Work ON w. A. Ponder's brick
block ON East Hickory street Is rapidly
progressing,
For the third time In succession the
Denton Second nine defeated the Firrt
nine of Krum at that place saturday.
a crowd OF hicycllsts leave IN the
morning for an overland bicycle trip
to Decatur in Wise county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26
FROM NORTH TEXAS TOWNS
NOTES OF INTEREST FROM our
OWN CORRESPONDENCE.
Picnic Near weathcrford erent
success--Robbery ut rottaboro--
Personals From siidrli-cood
business at Itasrn.

Weatherford. Tex, July 25.--'rhe pic
mic at Bethesda yesterday was grand
success. The crowd was large and in
teillgent, and all political parties. in
GLIDING Casper n Haney Independent
candidate for county attorney. had an
equal showing. aud full sway. Hon.
r. b. Hood, Democratic nominee Of
Parker county for state senator. and
Col j. L. Mccall, PopulIst nominee
for county Judge, held the crowd in
Joint discussion. the forenoon for one
hour each. after which the large as
sembly partoolS OF an elegant ana
bountiful dinner After dinner Prof.
Potts. Prohibition nominee for repre-
sentative. and said Jasper ii. Raney.
made the occasion red hot, and LETT
II stu heating. No occasion IN Parker
county ever passed on more pleasantly.
and we believe probably. for ;he free
and Independent expression OF politi-
cal thought.
At the election held IN ward 2 OF this
city yesterday L. w. Price was elect
cd alderman of said ward. 10 M the
uneNpired part OF the term OF Nose
Littleton, resigned.
A fire today about 1880 destroyed the
barn OF w. +. Wclland ON the North
Side, with its contents The Gre de-
pnrtment turned out but were too late
10 save the building. Origin OF the
fire not known
The corn crop In some parts nf our
county was somewhat injured by the
few weeks OF severe hot dry weather
the latter part of June. yet tile all
round crop OF the county ls perhaps ms
good as Mt this time any previous year.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

sccins that our own home peopla ought
not be slow In making a like effort
and i hope to see some concert of ac-
ton taken by our Dallas manufacturers
that viii result In seeing them fully
represented at the next fair"
There are a great many ladies who
are interested In an exhibition OF art
work--needle. pencil or brush land who
would like TO contribute towards the
Erand display made yearly at the fair.
Yet they hesitate for lack OF
definite knowledge rs 20 how
to proceed about doing 81. The
catalogue gives fun, classified
premium list. with general directions
about entering exhibits. and ~ further
Information is needed, all the dctaiia
VII be frrnished. Ladies who are en-
the stay-at-home list, can organize
clubs Tor light fancy work. and send
the results Of their united labors. 10
grace the exhibition halls of the ladies'
department. Special rates given by the
express companies will hid materially
in reducing the expense OF exhibiting,
and already letters nre coming In from
ali parts of the state--the United States
in fact--showing the reputation earned
and sustained by previous exhibitions.
thua attracting exhibits year after
year. Mr. Robert c. Glover Of Dallas
has donated handsome silk umbrella
to be awarded to the best single eN-
f,bit-to consist OF one article; orna-
mentatlon any style OF needle work.
materials to be handsome. the whole
to>be fully up to a high artistic stand
ard. Let the ladies exercise their taste
and skin, and In addition TO their work
receive this elegant prize. Address Mrs
sydney Smith or call on her az room 2i6
Exall building. for any Information
concerning the ladies' department..
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26
noLINnss cANr MnnrlNe.
The whole camp Ground Fnied VIA,
Tents,

Ieutss
Waco. TEX, July 25--waco has a
white city ON her borders, city OF
tents ut the state holiness camp
grounds, Either the sanotined have In
creased wonderfully the past year or
opposition has eown rapidly fruitlfying
seed, for the attendance at this third
annual gathering now In session is
prodlgious,
The whole camp ground, beautiful
tract OF twenty acres. Is white with
tents and the grounds swarm with
sanctiiied people from all parts OF TeN-
as. and professions Of wagons are yot
to be seen coming IN at all hOura of
the day. The hrst meeting WAS opened
two years arc By a few devoted people,
trembling for the fate OF the expert
mcnt. The second meet, n year ago,
WAS a daisy, and that OF this year ~ u
hummer. The grounds are laid ont In
streeta, are filled with tents. and the
capacity OF the grounds viii be taxed
II the people keep coming IN na at pres~
ont.
The formal meeting began yesterday
and numbers OF Waco people go out on
the trains. which run hye times daily,
20 centa for the round trip, Cotton Belt
trains leave Mt 7.45 and 10 q. m. ana NJ
2, 7.4b and II p, IN. and return at the
same time. except the hrst which
comes In at 8sib.,
There IL plenty Of good water, good
shade. and good meals Gun be had on
the grounds at 20 cents. Tho eXeroiaos
are profoundly oxciing and the religion
oappunded By as eloquent and profound
ministers aB grace the pulpit.
The attendance OF city people will
be large this year, on account OF trainai
and Sunday win see 5000 to 10000 Waco
people ON the grounds.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

slidell. Tex, July 24.--Mr, A. d.
Dawson. Miss Nellie childers. Mr.. Jo-
mas Beiote and Miss cordle Dawson
attnded the camp meeting at Harley
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. j. a, Christian and family are
visiting In the Indian Territory.
Mrs. ]. p. Turner is visiting rela-
tives and friends at Chico.
Mrs. S. l.. Atchison Ii visiting at
Vernon.
Mr.. J y. Ritchle made flying trip
to Gainesville yesterday.
Moore Bros. our enterprlsine GIN
ners, are putting in new machinery
with a capacity OF thirty bales per
day.
The Populist leaders are somewhat
surprised Mt the results of tho Demo-
cratic primary election held IN this
county. The returns showed consid-
cradle gain over the general election
two years ago, when they uhe Pops
were expecting the gain.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Terrell, Tex. July 25,-sherin Jim
Keller arrived from Dallas this morn
Ing with the two men arrested at Dali
lac charged with entering the Formcy
hardware store. The name Of one ~
win Davis, a!lus j. II. Domnick.
The other gives his name as Colley,
They were recognized by several eiti-
zens as having been seen In Terrell
at different times The sheriff took
them to Kaufman FOR safe keeping
An exciting time occurred at the
rcsldcnce OF Rev. w. D. Christian last
night. Mira. Christian. by mistake, took
an overdose OF medicine, which alnogt
produced heart failure for awhile The
news was thoughtlessly communicated
10 her daughters who were attending
a sociable, which terribly shocked
thpm
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Tyler, Tex, July 25.-The Smith
County Horticultural fair was formally
opened by brief address. occupying
probably thrce-fourths Of an hour from
the Hon. II. b. Hubbard who outlined
the rapid growth Of the fruit and voge-
table industries Of this state and the
Southern states since the war. and
showed from government statistics taxi
en- from recent reports that these in
dustries have grown almost beyond eS-
recitation. The tx governor, as he al
ways does, could not keep his eyes OFF
the ladies', and his tue southern chlv-
airy would not allow hun 10 pass them
unnotlced. iTe advised the girls not 10
go away from hAme to get married.
and gave then 10 understand wi1h u
knowing look that they didn't have to.
He said he was not an old man II his
locks were hoaiy. and 1t made little
difference when II came to Judging
mans age, whether HI had any iinir on
his head or not. hut wanted n under
stood he was casting no reflections on
present company. The audience glanced
around and found Roy. II r. Philips
blushlng..
1t was thought the I,usk Rifles
would come up tomorrow and partici-
pate In the Confederate Veterans pro-
gram, but could not come as they
wrote, many saying it would be i'm
possible for them 10 get or
Exhibits are still slowly coming In
and being assigned to the different de-
partments The display of fruits will
not be equal 10 proceeding ones as the
crop of that luxury was almost
failure IN this section Vegetables,
melons ana other products are fine
though.
We saw one melon with the weight
hfty-four pounds scratched on It. There
were plenty OF others not marked that
were a third larger.
The Kings Daughters are on hand
and have a nice lunch stand, the pro-
cecds of which viii go to charitable
,,ttVppcna
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Minoola, Tex. July 25,--Thls morn
ing at o'clock n large number Of
friends assembled at the residence of
Mrs. j. w. Cage TO witness the mar
riage OF her daughter, Miss Martha
Cage, to Mr. William r.. Bremond of
Newark, N. j. Rev. J.. A. Webb of
this place, assisted by Rev. j. NJ. Dunn
of Sulphur Springs. performed the
ceremony. which was very impressive
and beautiful The bride ana groom
We're accompanied to the depot AT 10
o'clock by a number Of their friends
where they took train for Newark,
N. j. their future home.
The bride was one of the most pop
ular and accomplished ladies' OF our
city. and her many friends and adj
mirers will miss her. The groom was
a former resident Of this place, and
also very popular.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

New York, July 25.-There were more
buyers and mail orders and conse-
quently more business In the dry goods
market today. There was no activity
to the market, but many more trans
actions took good quantity of
bleached cottons, cambria, musllns, cot
ton flannel, prints and dress goods.
The trade IS moving fairly well, and
with the wide decreasing productions
ana stocks being drawn upon the sup
ply of goods Is being reduced. Print
cloths quiet at 5-S.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26
mILLsnonO.

Hlllsboro. Tex, July s5.--The little
child OF City Attorney ]. NJ johnson
was badly scaided today by pulling
a bucket OF boiling water on the stove
ON itself, Only the lower part OF the
body ana lower limbs were injured.
This afternoon Bob Hodges. who ia
in charge OF The pump station OF the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas. assisted
by John Harris marched into town
three tramps, one black and two white.
and Hodges sworc ont complaint
agninss them charging thcm with tho
theft OF watormelons. The Amusing
part Of the tranuctlon was that neither
Hodges or Harris had IRE arms or
anything else and were In their shirt
sleeves. Either OF the tramps
are all young men as large as either
Hodges or Harris.
Last night was n great night In a
social way there being an eNtOns,y0
social at Capt. A, z. Meilinnon's. also
one at the residence OF Mr.. NJ Lewis.
The members OF the Lake Park asso-
citation. privilege holders ana the laidos
OF Hillshoro have been invited TO at
tend an ENTERTAINMENT ut the Lake
park on tomorrow, Thnrsday,ovening at
o'clock Under the management OF
The directors
The Uniform Rank, Knights nf pyth-
las, mot nc their h0ll this afternoon
70 march TO the depot 90 meet the Unit
form Rank from ltascn, who were or
dered here by Col Mann for lnspeo-
tlon, le aud part of the 1tascn Uni
form Rank came In on the southbound
trnin, but most OF the I,asca boys came
in puEsirs, ind the inspection was per-
formed.
$. =. Jones wac arrested yesterday
In Whitney charged with forgery aud
theft OF property under tho value OF
San
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Chico. Tex. July 24---Extenslve
preparations are being made for the
grand barbecue and basket picnic to
be given here on the goth and 9th
Several prominent speakers have
promised TO be present on the occa-
sion. Among others are Judge Nugent.
d. b. Gilliland. candidate for congress
from the Thirteenth district. and Mrs.
Ellen Lawson Dabbs Of Dallas, and
others. This Is TO be a Popullst picnic
and an unusually large gathering IL
expected.
Messrs. Fred Cockrell OF Abilene and
Samuel Burchard OF Greenwood arc in
town looking after the interests OF
J. v. Cockreli, VI. G.
Three stone buildings arr under
course OF construction. with Iner i'm.
provements under Roadway.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Little River, Tex, July 25.-There
commenced at this place last Friday
night a protracted meeting conducted
by Reverends Barb and Stuart There
seems to be a great deal OF interest
manifested.
The brick business at this place will
open up some time next week A
MIR. Young from Dallas viii run
yard the balance or this season.
The weather Is very hot and dry,
Cotton has begun 10 fail already. n
the season don't come soon cotton will
be cut short fully one-hnlf
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Waco. TEX. July 25.--'A large amount
OF correspondence ls necessary now In
connection with the Cotton Palace"
said Secretary Plrnkett OF the direct
DRY OF that Institution this morning.
Il am lust writing 10 the county
Judges OF all the prominent counties IN
the state. by direction Of the exhibit
committee. Offering thom space free for
county exhibits in the Cotton Palace.
and urging them 10 beHtlr themselves
in behalf Of tho Cotton Palace"
g. II. RaEsdnlc of Gainesville. Cooke
county. has written wanting TO make IA
large cxhlhit OF birds. hides and eggs.
He VIII be given an invitation 10 come
JameA w. MullonE of Roswell. New
Mexico. wants TO make an exhibit OF
New Mexican stones and minerals and
fruits from the famous Pecos river val
ley.
r. II. swlndcn Of brentwood will
mako an extensive car building e1-
hlbit. |
q. W. Parker Of Norwalk. Conn,
wants to make an extensive and novel
pottery exhibit.
All these and others will be suitably
answered and told to come
Tho building goes on rapidly
The ladies' OF the Cotton Palace nH-
Hocintion VIII meet Friday morning at
the blue room OF the city hnll. instead
Of Thursday morninv
The'prcsldent. Mrs. Rounsnyall, earn
estiy requests every member OF the
board q lady lSanagefa TO be present,
as business Of Importance should be
trpnaacted.
The Mother Goose entertainment 10
be given at Padgltt Park theater to-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Garland, Tex. July 25.-J. A. Martin
is erecting business building and Will
put In a stock Of groceries.
VIM. Kingsley sold his transfer line
to coomer & Nash.
Quito an Interest I'm being taken In
the Methodist revival meeting COM
Quoted by Rev Adair. Large crowds
have been attending both day and
night services.
The prospects for good crop Of
cotton are very promising. Corn was
damaged slightly BY the drouth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Decatur. Tex. July 2i.--As an evil
dence OF prosperity in Decatur. three
new residences are in course or con-
struotlon The large dormitory in the
Baptist college Is nearing completion
and number OF other improvements
are being made
The crop prospects IN Wise were
never better and The outlook FOR pros
porous time Is. indeed encouraging.
Ike Means, q boy about 15 years OF
age, got his leg broken today while
wrestling with another boy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Waco. Tex, July 2s.--There are prao-
ticaiiy no new features in the news
paper changes predicted In these die
patches some days ago
business men are almost universally
in favor OF but two papers-a morning
paper and an afternoon paper.
II IN very probable that the Waco
Evening News win be changed 10 a
morning paper. This win necessarily
leave the field IN the domain OF two
papers. and tho bualners men here have
bsrn wanting that Tor some time, claim
ing It Will greatly increase the value OF
each paper.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26

Il ~ Tex. July 25.-The Dallas
Y, Y aelesates 10 the congressional
e .uan OF this district, to be held
I. Wednesday, August l,
'ne city hall last night for the
\. y orsani2Ing and mapping out
n y Operation in the convention.
II ,o sste iorty-four present. and
| 4 ' es /. Henry presided. A COM
m seven was appointed to take
Il AN, an look after the interests OF
e Tsshe lirst, last and all the time
II coo.s'snuon. This committee win
! q Y6'si Nana next Tuesday evening
R se % ne ground In ample time.
IS 10y mas had forces from ali
la ara tne district strongly or
sc,rt ~ ne believes they will act
lase "u cooperate to the best
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26
Tn. M,.,Ir shriner..

Denver, Colo. July 25'--The imperial
council OF Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine
today completed the list Of officers for
next year ms follows: Deputy imperial
potcntnte, wayIand Trask OF Brooltlyn;
chief rabban. John II. Brush OF In
dianapolis; assistant rabban Cyrus
Eaton OF Cedar Rapids, Iowa; high
priest. A. nj McCaffey OF Denver:
oriental guide, Etholbert i. Allen OF
arown ~ pittaburg: recorder, Benja-
min w. Roweil OF Boston; first cerc-
moniai master Thomas } Bishop or
Albany. second ceremonial master,
Thaddeus n. Bcechcr Of bridgeport.
Conn: marnhal. II $. Wright OF 81.
Paul; captain Of me quar-, 'phn -
guard, II. X. Blanchard Of Provideuccs
r.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-26
.rxcru OF EACH OF THE
sin ',.n'.nx.ronIAL CANDIDATES.


r.nweil Tex, July 25.--The Demo-
n county convention convened here
i,alay After the usual prelimlnarles
"a the report Of the committee on
..rmanent organization Mr.. ]. w.
rsyariy was elected permanent chair
IN and j. A. Wright secretary of
4. conyention. The convention then
,,,.seded with business, Messrs. j.
X beverly. J. G.. Witherspoon, r. G.
V,ttln. John Wesley and A. ID. Camp
IN we're elected delegates TO the state
,o,eution and instructed to vote for
Ne following candidates; Hon. 5. w.
II Ianhsm for governor. as long as
,r name was before the convention,
"A Hon. c, A. Culberson for second
rdce; A. j. Baker, commissioner w.
| h Wortham, treasurer; 7. a. Fuller,
I,rsrney-general; j. NJ. Carlisle, super
|r,shdert Of public instruction; George
II lester. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; II. w.
Irky. comptroller.
niegates were elected to the con-
rssional, representative and judicial
itnct conventions ana instructed
n vote for the following named
s,aldates: j. V, Cockrell, con-
rssr delegates sent uninstruct-
as to representative: SUI
,.me court Judges; II, X. Gaines, chief
Entlee; +. j. Brown and N. A. Sted-
ssn. associate Justices; for criminal
turt Of appeals. Judge Hurt; chief
ztIee, Judge simpklns; NJ. II. Gar
nd associate Justice: for district
Bio Of the Forty-siSth judicial dis
M. Judge G a. Brown,
A rsolutlon was passed by the con-
eniion indorsing the Democratic ma
Nal platform OF 1892.