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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26
AND he DIDN'T COME BACK
sBIRirULALIsT BEATS A SUFFER-
sTITIous NEGRO our OF siGo.


Special Dispatch.
Waco, Tex. March 25,-Elder weav-
err, Woodworking colored farmer
who lives near Bosqueville, few
miles from this city, has lost all faith
in spirits. Entire and implicit faith in
them has cost him $l60 In money and
a gold watch.
A son OF Weaver at the police head
quarters today. told the story Of his
fathers loss of faith in the spirits as
follows
Last Thursday tall, slender, mid
dle-aged, copper-colored "nlgger" call
ed on Weaver and soon convinced him
that he was In close touch and part
nership with "de spirits" He told
Weaver that large amount of treas
ure was buried on his place and could
be secured with the aid of the atore-
said spirits. Pointing to u large stone,
under which he had placed, without
having been observed, "a silver half
dollar the visitor said IN order to give
Il convincing demonstration of his as
ISOLATION with the spirits, See that
stone? Go and turn It over and you'll
find silver under IT," This Weaver did
and found the half-dollar This set
tied all doubt, and the entire family
at once held the utmost respect for the
stranger
The buried treasure. II was arrang-
ed should be sought after this morn
ing, but In order to allay all inclination
Of the spirits to become balky or un-
accommodating, the visitor said 1t
would be necessary to get $500 and sew
II up In bag and place the bag In n
corner Of the house TO remain undis-
turbed untll this morning Weaver
did not have $500, but he had $3.50 In Il
bank in this city, where he came at
once and drew out the money, return
ing promptly to his home with II. This
sum, together with Viewers gold
watch was sewed up In bag, at least
Weaver thought 1t was, and the bag
was placed In corner This was last
Friday evening Later Friday night
the visitor went away, leaving his
overcoat behind saying he would be
back SundGy morning and assist in
securing the buried treasure. He
ported with the Weaver family the
very best OF friends Next day, yes-
terday, Weaver grew impatient and
frequently manifested desire 10 eN-
anime the bag but was dissuaded from
doing go by his wife, who assured him
II would break the charm and ruin ali
70 dlsobey the strict injunction which
the conildont Of the spirits had Inn
posed against touching the bag until
Sunday morning This morning, how
ovcr, the bag was examined and the
$3.50 and gold watch hud turned into a
corn cob aud an old bottle And the
spirit man he never came bncS, and
| the police are OF the opinion that he
will not
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26
A BULL FROM POPE LEO
SAID no HAVE BEEN ISSUED con-
DEFINING DOCTRINES



New York, March 25--There was
published here today statement from
Rome correspondent that the Holy
Office has condemned the doctrines OF
Henry George, and that this eondem-
nation cannot but be followed by come
grave consequences.
In view of the fact that Henry
George is expected to be a candidate
for the mayoralty OF this city and that
such pronouncement would seriously
AFFECT his chances OF success, an Assoc
clated Press reporter made inquiries as
to the truth of the statement today.
Rev James N. Connolly, secretary to
Archbishop Corrigan said: Henry
Georges doctrines We're emphutically
condemned by the holy see two years
ago. and thore Is not necessity for any
further condemnation OF thom now"
Mr.. John d. Crlmmlns did not believe
that the Holy Office had made any re-
cent pronouncement. THE Pope" he
said, ISSUED an encyclicnl two years
ago. In which he condemned Henry
Georges theory as to state ownership
Of lands. The encycllcnl. deals with the
question now as well as when issued"
Mr. Henry George said: ~ do not
believe there Is any truth In the state
ment' don't think the holy office
viii, or can, condemn my doctrines"
In answer to the question as to
whether the papal encyclical was not
condemnatury Of his theories. MIR.
George said; "The encyclcal does not
deal with my doctrine at all, and there
fore cannot condemn It. My doctrine
Ia so palpably right that any sucli con-
demnation as that spoken OF IL utterly
impossible"
Rev. DR., Edward McGlynn looked
on tho statement ms absurd 81 am
positive" added he, that 4; Is abb
solutely false. The lnquisliion has
neither condemned Georges doctrine
nor VIII II do 80 OF that lou may
rest assured"
II Is asserted that the cond ,mnutory
structure OF Henry Georges doctrine
has been forwarded from Rome
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26
woM,N's SUFFRAGE IN NEW York


Emancipation OF the Sex.
New York Sun.
Don't laugh. There is to be woman
suffrage meeting at my house. Won't
This brief note indicates the present
status of the woman suffrage move
ment in town. 1t has invaded the
sanctuary Of home; it has got into the
social corcle. Mohamet would not 20
the mountain and the mountain has
gone to Mohamet for talk and tea.
These drawing room women suffrage
meetings are new at the rate of two
or three a week, The most beautiful
homes are open to them. The enter
prising leaders have discovered that
there are legions of women not out of
sympathy with the movement, who
would never attend a convention held
in hall. They do not object to the
hall but they are not In the way of
attending conventions In halls At the
same time they are in philanthropy,
on boards and committees, and their
minds are IN a receptive state, Some
person in such tentative state of mind
Is asked n she will have such meet
ing. She consents and sends out let
ters Of Invitation to her personal
friends. To the drawing room of a
friend, women who have never given
thought win not hesitate to come The
assemblage may even wear an air of
fashion. In any case, 1t not only in
teresting, but in good taste, and with
whatever views she may leave, there
is no woman but is glad that she
came.
The procedure OF drawing room
meeting Is simple, The routine of one
will suffice. Some speech which pre-
sents the entire subject in its best
light Ia read. For this purpose the
choice is likely to fall on the speech
of George William Curtis made before
the constitutional convention of 1867
This speech of Mr.. Curtis, so clear,
cogent, exhaustive, with its felicity of
phrase and touches of eloquent pat
rlotism-for 1t was made at the close
of the warts n tower of strength to
the suffragsts. After the reading
various women are emboldened TO ask
questions; thus objections are answer
ed and difficulties are removed. They
learn In this manner to what and to
whom they owe many of the advan-
tages they enjoy In property rights,
and the rights of their children. They
learn, for example. that only short
time ago a husband had It In his
power to will away his children from
their mother, The equal legal guard
ienship Of the mother was obtained
through the efforts Of Mrs. Stanton
and Miss Anthony, as has the removal
OF most or the legal disabilities of
women In this state. II Is needless to
follow all the qualifications Of the con-
versation. which usually ends in a
petition signed by most of the women
present, and the offer of hitherto UNI
opened drawing rooms for similar
meetings.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

proposed picture OF driving the last
spike In the Pacific railroad, but the
Nirtuous opponents Of corporations OBJ
iected. although Costagglni Expressed
a Willingness to make good picture
OF laying zee corner stone of 70 rail
The assassination Of Lincoln and Gar
held have been suggested; but those
scenes must not he perpetuated IN the
rotunda. Poor costaggini Is short Of
history TO 80 around.
The last time Bart Scott WAS here
he told good story about member
of the Wisconsin legislature. The old
man was elected to tho state senate
from one of the lumber counties and
was proud OF tho honor. when the
legislature met In Madison Senator
Blank was daily In his seat before the
time for calling the sennte to order
and spread the Madison Journal be-
fore him TO read the news OF the day,
one morning after the chaplains
prayer. while the clork OF the senate
was reading the Journal of the pro-
oeedlngs Of the previous day, n gentle
man arose and said: Mr.. President,
move to dispense with the reading
OF the Journal" senator Blank quiet
ly folded his Madison Journal arose
and said. MIR. President, l move also
TO dispense with the reading Of the
Times, the Inter-Ocean and all other
papers. There should pc no ulstlhc-
ton against the Journal"
Capt. Hess, chief Of division in the
war department, was a sergeant in the
regular army In Texas when the civil
war commenced, His regiment was
surrendered by Gen. Twiggs, and Sergt.
Hess purloned the regimental colors,
wrapped them about his body beneath
his uniform aud brought the nag to
washington. He delivered 1t IN per-
son to Gen. Winfield Scott. To save
tbn coiors Of his regiment is n soldiers
duty IL IL can be done serRt. Hess Is
held In high eteem by all the officials
90 tta 1aunrtfnput
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

Paris Letter TO the London Telegraph.
An amusing letter Just received from
Dahomey describes the capture of Be-
hanzm and his adventures before his
departure for cotonou When the
dusl5y monarch learned that his half
brotherh ad been raised to the throne
he offered to surrender. but on condi-
ton that he should not be given up to
him. He was wandering about in the
country near Abomey. Gen. Dodds
told him that he would only he banish-
ed. and he was sent on TO Cotonou As
no landed there the people clustered on
the quay, and the troops had 10 keep
the negroes back Sehanzin's damean-
or Is described as dignlhed. He has a
long, narrow face and n very fcrocious
look. He walked along proudly wear
ing a superb mantle OF Lole Fuller
satin. and leaning on tlc shoulder Of
his favorite wife, who famed him in
oessantly In his mouth was Il pipe
with q very long stem, which got
rNthor IN his way, and behind him
came thirty-six wives and slaves bear
ing linen and cooking utensils Most
OF them were Ama2ons who had re-
manned faithful to HIM They We're
not pretty. but there was something
distinguished In their appearance So
Behangn advanced toward the mill
tary authorities with whom he shook
hands, and who told him that all the
troops had been assembled IN his
honor soon sfter he had reached his
temporary quarters he sent for his
cook, who turns out 20 be veritahle
che6 and good meal In Europeene
was promptly prepared. which he
washed down with champagne. Much
however, to his disgust. most OF his
y .
Martinique. but preferred IN go into
huslncss NJ Cotonou when he started
for Senegal only a few went with him.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

At Brecisinridgc nHd Ask That He
he Retired TO oblivion.

BY Associated Press,
Boston, Mass, March 25,-At the
meeting of the Womeus Rescue league
resolutions We're adopted condemnntory
of Congressman Breckenridge and in
the somewhat lengthy preamble the
members take occasion to emphatically
denounce the congressman and brand
him as menace To society and public
morals. The resolutions were 10 the
effect that the Women's Rescue league
of Boston requests the chlyalrous peo-
pie Of Kentucky TO retire W. c. p.
Brecltinridge, member of congress, to
private life Of obscurity and oblivion
That we extend to MalelWe Pollard
our sympathies, while her wh)'e !ifo
IS like an open book ana laid open FOR
public criticism; that tian league he
lieves Madeline Pollard mare sinned
against than SHINING.
II Is voted to send copies If TIE resn-
lutions to the congressman, Miss pD'.
lard, and to all the ne T4p ,pers OF
Kentucky.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26
ron F0Rf md
nor YOlr III
A Circus Performer Talks Add
secret of His Art

n Otrcuh feflOThhef iaihN ApttI
Secret of His Art
Chicago Record.
"a clown is born a clown =
old clown, " and he must be a.
bat, comedian and a natural 1
in one. It's a hard place to al y
right kind Of a man always song
big wages. Why, the best cow
day get as high as s5Q q week:
Most people suppose It's l11l
and that when we are ihiods!
forming we have to go out %
stakes and help load The tept:
not so. We have just as e4sY " /
the actors. All my stun i latAe
big trunk, which Is placed y ne (
ing tent by the property NAG
numbered and occupies the Arl
sltion every time. ] male " , n
for the parade, and at igtR
the regular performance aas
o'clock in the evening Tor " y 4
Torrance. l am usually naaA
bunk In the car by 1850 Il 7
comfortable life when ons y
toned to 1t. My wife always Il
with me and entoyes Il flrst lasl
There Is good deal IN mAAl|
funny. The paint poi ai9
trousers have a great deal 70 q
making the people laugh, W.
alec nracttces getting himself ~
positions and he succeeds pesl
by being as awkward and piull
as possible. ....,,,
Usually the Jokes are Oh WIN
and committed to memory put
always getting up new ohes, K
happens that two clowns IN o.
begin bantering each other ou , :, Z
fun for themselves and slnmp',
Jokes which set the people u
of laughter. / remember VIZ
once doing the old barrier NY
another clown somewhere y
sissippl. The little darkies W. "
to the circus down there alwal,,
close up to the ring and u Y
their stomachs In the dirt Mln
heads Just peeping over ne r. u
ment. There were full my Y, v
when lined up watching via "
My partner was the barber W " ,
blacled up as a negro clown; ". Z
myself in the chair, was lalhn N
shaved, the black coming on 4, y
soap to the intense delight o. "
ninhies along the ring. Wnsa
covered the condition OF ahtlI = .
supposed to be extremely w
and in my souffle with ne w "
threw his big lather-hlled & u
me. 1t missed me and MT Y.
little negroes In the eyes
tirely unintentional, but y M. ~,
biggest laugh Of the day WI W.
we had a row Of little nee I. X
the ring at every perfoflnanps ~. :,
OF them received a soaklns j., TX (,
big sponge. In this way I ~
ton was invented.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

BIZ Mcclure ISiIis Hank Cunning
ham ia II saloon.

Special Dispatch
Oklahoma, o. Il, March 25-BnI Nc
Clure, widely knoNn capitalist and
stockman this morling shot and in
stently killed Hank Cunningham, a
well-known character of this county.
The difficulty grew ut Of son.e testl-
mong regarding claim coutesls and has
been brewing for years. EeriY in the
night Cunningham 4 redtensd to kill
Mcclure, and wen. TO his home and
got his Winchester Mcclure was
armed with u revolver. They met in
the Turf saloon tbs morr'ng about
9 O'clock. MeClure's first shot broke
Cunningham's shoulder and before he
fired n shot Mcclure emp'tl his six
shooter putting twh bullo1- ihrouyh
Cunningham's breast The pffair has
been long expected, but sim excites
very strong comments.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

months in prison The case was ap-
pealed. TonielK meanwhile furnished
$500 cash bail. The supreme court al
iirmed and sent back the remitture'
but meanwhile Tonieili had gone East
The remitture was mislaid and the
case forgotten Friday Tonielli APP
poared before the supreme court and
asked 10 serve his sentence provided
the said $500 cash bail was refunded.
His wife was dangerously sick and he
was in great need Of money. The case
was taken under advlsement, Judge
Slack saying. however, the money
would be refunded II Tonielli furnished
n $1,000 bond
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26
sronIns rnom WASHINGTON.
Anecdotes OF Prominent Men who's,
Faces Are Familiar There.

Philadelphia Times.
Senator Cameron of West Virginin
tella good story ON himself He SAYS.
II was summoned from washington
TO my home In parkcraburg to attend
,he wedding OF my daughter TO Lieut.
spellman, "A gentleman whom / very
highly esteem. / had forgotten about
the wedding. and might not have gone
hut for telegram which reminded
me OF IT, After reaching ParJersburg
/ walked down town and stood talking
with q political friend when young
man came along and, referring to- a
recent excursion OF mine, said what
luck did you have us "a fisherman,
senator ] gave the cvDslvp reply.
Only tolerahle, and the young man
passed on Turning to my friend /
incurred who that young man was.
aud ne agtomded me by saying That
rs Lieut. Spcllmun, who Is 10 marry
your daughter or course 1 hRstencd
To overmkc him and apologize for my
abrupt manner toward him"
Vherc Is colorcd man at the white
house who has been IN the service for
nearly n quarter of century lie Ia
round ua han and NJ happy aH an
angel HIS complexion w that OF
anthracite coal-blaCk and shiny. His
hoad ls an immVnar "clliptlcal billiard
BAN but rs Bymmotry ia married ana
beauuiled at the samc time by double
VOWS of glistening worries which gllm-
-ncr botwoen. nsculant lipH Of duslty
rcd. lnmunsc windows of the soul.
white and black. ARE seeu winding and
bllntlng IN a most overwhelmingly
comic manner M the visitors. and,
take him an In al. Arthur IA an invnl-
uonie adjunct 10 the business and
adprnmont OF the White house
BE was appointed by President LIN.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

st. Louis Mo. March 25.--paraon
Davies, manager Tor Peter Jackson
champion OF England and Australia,
has received word from his advance
representative, Thomas j. Meyers, now
being formed there 70 secure, lf pos
sihle, the Corbett-Jackson night. sched-
uled for next june In hts commuui-
cation "a Davies Meyers says some Of
the weulthlest sporting men IN South
ern Texas are Interested In the syndi-
cate, which proposes TO hang UP n
purse Of $4,000 for the great heavy
weight championship battle. II is in
tended TO have the tight take place on
Mexican soil directly across the Rio
Grando from the city Of El Paso Ac-
curdlng 90 Meyers, absolute protection
win be guaranteed bdtl principals,
their attendants and the spectators
against any Interference from the
authorities.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26
oAnNnn,s MoNNnY nrsINrss.
lie Tells OF some OF the Rr,pt,s n,
his odd African Expedition.
7 o,,d,,, rrt,,ag

Prof. r. L. Garner rave 10 4. ,,...
audience In the Princes han last ,J-f
an interesting account OF his yyorf a.
methods In studying the speecb ~
monkeys and the habits OF De e,o,,lia
and champanzce in their NATIVE fo osss,,'
he was not himself startled he ss vi
10 md that monkeys spoke. thonsbp ~ ~
Darwin had only touched Az ~ AT.
Jeet Of speech In distant sup-
though he ntimated rather Va e,,.i,. =
beief that animala could M rs
Aristotle held the same ouinjo, 'aik,
The church, whether or not on y ana
turai authority, maintained ne 1 sa,ps
view IN me pursuit or his obiect ,'' he
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26
...uvou1rvu uuL.


special Dispatch,
Waco, Tex, March "a. The Texas
Central has closed contract With the
Steele Bridge company OF Nav York
TO erect a new bridge across Steelo's
creek. Bosque county, near Towler sta
ton
Three new cars spoken NJ s1me time
ago as having been ordered by Genei al
Manager Hamilton have arrived al
walnut Springs, They consist Of a
baggage and express ears and three
coaches. All are new and ARE hand
some and commodious.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26
II. Ann T. G. RncnrvnnsHp.
Prnsher Goes to Dallas TO Hear the
Claims Of the InterVentors.


Waco, Tex March s5.-special Mas
Ter w L, Prather accompanied by
10 Dallas tomorrow, to hear the claims
OF interVenors IN the Houston and
Texas Central old receivershln proceed.
inss He will also hold a herring at
Sherman.
special Master Prather has reported
IhNofaoly upon the application Of
Receiver Ahoel fer parmissios to i'm
road BY building new steel bridges fer
tle old wooden structures and nuttine
N new wire fences, The testimony and
NE report win be filed in the United
states court at Galveston end il Is
,neueved an order in CONFORMITY with
'ns report VIII be granted by ttc court,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

OF New Orleans nnIded--PoIice Cap
tainA Suspended.
~ AasooInled Press.

BY Associated Press
New orleans. La. March 25-Nessrs.
Dunn and be Morveli OF the board OF
police commissioners, having unearth.
ed a number Of gambling dens which
the police had failed 10 see, Captains
Sergeant John T.. Boyle have been
suspended and charges preferred
against them. II Ia also MATED that
charges will he made against Chief
OF Police Caster on account OF his fail.
ure 70 suppress gambling.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26
a srRAsGIs CASE.

Man Who Had Forfeited u Cash
nond snrrender~ TO Ala HIS WIG.
BY Associated Press
San Francisco, Cal, March ga. z.
ronielh ave years ago sentenced 10 a
term IN San quentin and yet unpun.
ished, surrendered himself to Justice
Friday under extraordinary ciraam-
stareesl roneilli IN iSSS attempted to
81 Latin, ont OF 500. He was arrested.
tried, convicted and sentenced to six
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

a Party OF SEMI Fishers Are Float
inw on Mt "a. johns.

BY Associated Press.
ST. Johns, n, F., March e5.-A large
body of Ice was driven on from here
last night carrying with It party OF
40 or 80 men who We're killing seals.
u II feared hat many have persisted.
Two bead eodies have bsen brought
ashore and steamers We're, today.
searching for the remainder OF the
party.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

S eIseIl.s Hai,-Aa,e' . + tss "
secilen Of Newpe'' rooms, ~ y
are afty-ore ~ .ss,'
close 10 one enothef
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

The Dakota river. with an estimated
length Of 500 miles. ~ believed by many
20 be the longest uanaVigable stream
10 Tho world.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

Special Dispatch.
Stephenville. Tex. Mareah ~, 4 q
McMinn, grocer, filed a c s,so,, 4 Z
last night, preferring cIes ,msh d
amount OF $500. W. Z. urlA''r ,
tee. Assets unknown
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

Miss Jennie woodward n \ n
Ia Giaciere," In "a scrap T.. :, VA
FRIDAY night, will be iar i, sg.s'la'
10y as the name OF me V.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

Don't forget TO see NE vs = 4
dalrs Francois in a
per" Friday night
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

Be sure to see Harry ips III
Prosper Douramont ~
Paper" Friday night.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

Half the star artists q ,hs ~
shine less brilliantly than ,, ,nu
the "a Scrap OF Paper
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

BY Associated Press.
Omaha, Neb., March 25.-Rev. ]. q
Ryan, one OF the pioneer Catholic
priests Of Nebraska, died this morn
ing.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-26

Mr.. Triplett's "Baptisie" IN Ia, "a 4
of Paper" Friday night wa
perb.