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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

The Great Convention TO be Held mt
Dallas May IL.

Special Dispatch.
Dallas. Tex. May 3. The following
will be the officials OF the great South
ern Baptist convention, which will meet
in Dallas Friday. May IL Jonathan
Haralson, Justice Of the supreme court
Of Alabama, president; Prof. w. IL.
Whitsett OF Louisville. KY, Governor
w. j Northen OF Georgia. Hon. Joshua
lowering OF Baltimore. Md, DR.. Samuel
II. Ford of st. Louis. No, vlce-prcsi-
dents: Dr. o. r. Gregory. OF Baltimore.
Nd. DIR. Lansing Burrows OF Augusta.
Ga, secretaries; George W. Norton OF
Louisville. Ky. treasurer,
The sixth annual meeting OF the Wo
mans Missionary Union Auxiliary to
the Southern Baptist convention will
also convene May II IN the First Bap-
list church This convention will close
Monday May IA, at u m. On Saturday
at 1880 DR.. r.. j. Williams viii address
the meeting.
Governor Hong left Austin this morn
ing for Dallas via Fort Worth TO at.
tend the Baptist convention. Elabo-
rate preparations are being made by
the citizens of Dallas for his recep.
ton.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

Special Dispatch.
Galveston. Tex. May 9.-McElroy
& Co. say;
Futures-L Liverpool closed firm 2-Gi
higher, with spot sales OF 10000 bales.
The opening here was only points up,
but the covering BY some shorts be-
fore the bureau comes out tomorrow
CAUSED further Improvement. and the
closing is at gain Of TO s points.
Spots were easy and unchanged with
total sales OF $500 bales. Although there
has been some covering by shorts IN
advance OF the bureau, that report rs
not attracting very much attention for
the reason that II is universally con-
ceeded that the crop has had an cx-
celient start and weather conditions
have been very favorable. The only
point on which there might DO some
division OF opinion ~ the acreage
question, and this Is a difference only
in degree, as an increase Is generally
reported.
The market mas been very thoroughly
liquidated lately and Is likely 20 be
sensitive and scalping one untll some
new influence develops.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10
INTERESTING ITEns.

puivefized crIclsets are eaten by
Oregon Indians.
Lake CoIyiIle, wash. is still covered
with ice.
New Orleans has the first rice elovat-
or ever built.
a running machine 10 tho latest
French invention.
The explosive moiinlte gradually
polsous It's makers.
Colored Bapiisis OF Chicago sid
build 100000 churcn
Hlccoughs sometimes nfiiict a com
munity Ike an epidemic.
About iC5.0oO. 900 mummles were made
In ancient Egypt.
The Assinibolnea use kind Of seed
to stop nose bleeding.
A coal-gaH Btreet-car rnoter has baen
Invented In Germany.
A aanitRrinn at Yokohama has built
.. house Of gIass bricks.
Chicago has young billiard progfdy
who Is only +e iDchssl tall
south Carolina has large number
OF "cold" or blowing wellg.
A Buffalo man has patent con
triynncs for carrying cigars I'm his
hat.
movement has been started to-
wards stocking Luzerne county, Pa,
with phs&aantg OF brilliant plumase.
20 10 Va
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

The Committee ON Labor orders mn
Investigation Of the Troubles.

inNehtghtion OF the Troubles.
by Associated Press.
Washington, May 9.-There was an
unusually large attendance OF members
OF the house committee on labor at It's
meeting today. drawn there by the ex-
pectudon that General Coxey probably
would be In attendance TO speak ON
Representative McGann's resolution for
the appointment of the joint committee
OF the senate and house TO Investigate
the cause of the prevailing industrial
depression. The general was early at
the capitol IN company with Colonel
A II. Kedstono OF Washington.
Mr.. CoNcy presented Il petition from
the Commonweal army that he and
Carl Browne be permitted to address
the committee IN behalf OF CoNey's bills
for construction Of good roads and for
the Issue Of non-intCroAt bearing bonds.
CoXey supplemented the reading OF
the petition with IA brief statement and
then answered questions put TO him by
members Of the committee, There are
he sad, blllionH OF dollars worth OF Inn
provcmCnts throughout the country to
be made and there are millions Of men
to make them. There is but one thing
Standing In the way, and that ~ money.
The passage of his two bills would
solve the industrial depression and set
all men at work. lie asked Tor 80 per
cent OF the people the same privileges
AS are enjoyed by l per cent--the ma
tlonal banking class who alone are
represented IN congress-
MIR. Ryan, Dem. OF New York. press
cd Mr.. CoXey FOR proof OF this assertion.
Have you any showing TO mike, any
proofs TO offer that you represent 30
per cent OF the people?" asked Mr..
No" said Coxey, after thinking a
moment. Il don't claim that
This closed CuNey'a hearing and the
general retired.
L. H.. Dean. a member OF the execu-
tive committee of the Farmers' alliance.
followed With a recital Of the depressed
condition OF labor
Representative Dunn OF New Jersey
asked Mr. Dean. DO you believe that
the American people have reached a
stage when they want threats and CO.
ercion used against their Legislators
by these moving bodiesf"
mo" enid Mr.. Dean. mo threats
are intended"
Then" said Mr. Dunn. what can
be accomplished by these steps equiv
nlent TO coerclon?"
you have habit In congross.' said
Mr.. Dean, "of consigninB petitions 10
pigeonholea md waste baskets. Tho
object Of CoNey was to present TO you
petition that would be insured n
hearing"
After hearing Gen. coxey today the
house committee on labor. by vote
OF 10 g, decided 20 report rcgolu-
ton for Joint investigation by Il
special committee Of the SENATE and
house OF the coxcy movement and the
depressed condition OF labor In general.
This decision was hailed with aatis-
faction by coxey and Browne and by a
number OF prominent PopuliBt and
Farmers Alliance leaders, including
the president OF the Alliance and tho
chairman and secretary Of the Peoples
party.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10
A DELUGE At GAINESVILLE.
HEAVY RAINS AND A VIOLENT
THUNDER STORM.
The city Han struck by Lightning.
A pownpour of rroRs--settinn In
the city the Cemetery Fence
for Laying sidewalks.


Special Dispatch.
Gainesville, Tex, MAY e.-Durlng n
heavy rain and violent thunder storm
this morning the flag pole ON the city
han was struck by lightning and It
was badly shattered. Several pigeons
which were shcltoring from the blind
ing rain in the cupala were killed II
is said that lightning never strikes
twice In the same place. This old
adage will not hold good In this case.
for this is the third time within az
mnny years that the city hall has been
the recipient or the lightnings blasts.
Citizens in West Gainesville were sur
prised to see Just after very heavy
rain this morning the Sidewalks and
street for the distance OF nili block
literally alive with frogs. They came
down with the rain and attracted much
attention. as well os causing some an
noyance on the part of pedeetrlans,
who attempted 10 walk without crush.
ing the little jumpers.
Preparations are being made for
work to begin at an early date setting
In the city cemetery fence for the pur-
pose OF laying u gravel sidewalk along
the west side. This side OF the fence
extends to the street limits and has to
be set IN before the walk can be laid,
which when completed viii be quite a
valuable and convenient acquisition,
Mr. Gopher OF the Fort Worth mail "
IN the city this evening.
The splendid rain that fell here last
night and this forenoon " worth many
dollars to Cooke county. Good crops
ana plenty of stock water are now MS
surcd.
President O'Bprne iof the Electric
Light company says that a test OF the
plants machinery win be made tonight.
aud if everything proves to be IN sat
isfactory condition he viii give Gaines
Vile electric lights tomorrow night.
City Attorney j 10. Robinson and
Miss Ida Dobltlns were married last
night. The young contracting parties
are both very popular nnd have host
OF friends who wish them an abundance
OF COunuDin1 bliss
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10
SOAK nAnlns ~ rnrnoLnrM.


st. Louis Globe-nemocrat
Last Saturday big wolf, which has
tcrrorlKcd the people OF the Bumpas
cave region, over in North Carolina.
for the last two or three years. entered
the cabin OF mountaineer named
Brown during the temporary absence
or the housewife and SELLING the only
occupant. an infant six months old, by
the clothing In the region OF the chest
sftcd Il from the rude cradle and bore
II away into the mountains.
when the mother returned TO the
house and missed tho baby she rushed
TO the door Just In time 20 see the wolf
and It's precious burden disappear into
the neighboring woods. The distracted
woman began to scream. This brought
the husband who was chopplng wood
not far away. to the scene IN q high
state OF excitement The story from
the lips OF tho hystericnl mother almost
drove the poor fellow daft, but he
seized his AK, called his dos and started
In hot pursuit There was about two
Inches OF snow on the ground and II
providcntlally enabled the desperate
father OF the Kidnapped infant TO strike
the trail Of the wolf immediately after
leaving his dooryRrd. once upon the
track OF the beast he rushed through
the mountains with speed born OF
cabin the tracks OF the wolf led the
purruer under q long shelf OF rock nro-
truding from the side OF the mountain,
There was snow here anc the father
lost the trail, but he now urged his
Cog, which up 20 this time he he'd COM
PEELED TO remain with him, The dog
took the lead and tho man followed,
fully expecting the flnd the entrance 60
20 VOLTS den, from which he could
hardly hone to get the baby alive. Hut
his fears We're Rroundleaa. He coon
came upon his faithful dog wagging
his tell and looking down at n little
whit bundle at his foot, II was the
baby, sound asleep and almost frozen.
apparently unhurt otherwise. Brown
took on his coat and wrapping the In
FAINT anugy IN II started hastily for
home. lie noon met his wife and
two or three OF the nelghhora 60 whom
ahe had given the alarm.
IL was n most remarkable rescue.
The mountalnccrs say that II was only
freak OF the mad" wolf, hut the
little one no doubt owes It's life TO
drcnching Of petroleum given Il FOR
some cutaneous affection by its mother
Just before II was carried away The
odor Of the oil was too much for his
wolfship. He probably shifted about
the child after laying It down under
the rocks and preparing TO make q
meal, and then left IN disgust
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

duced by protection. He would vote
for the senate hill, but he ala not ~
tend 70 help make 1t as bad as II could
possibly be. - N'N'd
Il want to file this cayeat,, he con.
unued, TO let the Democrats Of the
country know where | stand II youid
IKE to see those who have demanded
these changes, who have forced the
democrats of the senate to surrender
tnelr PLATFORM, TO stand out In the
responsibility"
wave OF applause swept over the
galleries when the Texas senator took
ms seat, quickly checked by Vice.
president Stevenson.
All eyes We're turned upon Mr.. Cor
man. whom Mr.. Mills had specified by
name, as mostly responsible for the
concessions" out the Maryland sem
gt9r did not move muscle. Mr..
Brice was not IN the chamber at the
time. ~
The. pending amendment was then
agreed TO, and Mr.. Lodge offered his
amendment to impose specific duties IN
the Dlll against Great Britain until that
country souid agree to an international
ratio for the coinage OF silver.
senator Stewart followed with a long
free silver speech.
Senator Mcpherson held that the nro-
vision OF the amendment be In contra
vention Of international courtesy. and
a system CT coercion. England, he said.
hed no use for silver coinage.
MIR. Teller did not believe that this
was the way TO deal with the silver
question. Everyone knew that as long
as Mr.. Cleveland remained in The
White House there was no hone of in.
dependent silver legislation. He was
ready TO do anything to force England
10 her knees. He did not believe in
standing. hat In hand, awaiting Eng
lands pleasure. England would never
80 INTO a conference with us until she
was compelled to do so. II he Ind
the power he would absolutely pro-
hiblt the importation OF English goods
until that company should submit to
an International agreement He did
not think that England could complain
u we said TO her: you shall not have
the benefit of our markets unless you
ihke your hand on the throat or the
monetary prosperity of the world"
Mr. Plat supported the amendment
Mr., Vest opposed the amendment.
MI Lodge concluded the debate.
Mr.. Harris insisted upon his motion
TO lay the amendment on the table. At
the conclusion Of Mr.. Lodges remarks.
cutting on Mr.. Dubois, who desired to
speak. the amendment was laid on the
table-3l 10 goa strict party vote.
Mr.. Teller offered substitute for
Mr.. Aliens resolution for an investiga-
uon OF the arrest Of the Commonweal
leaders.
AT 5:4O the senate went into executive
session. The doors We're reopened at
9 O'Clock and on motion of Mr. Wash
burn bill authorizing the construction
of a bridge across the Mississippi river
at Red Wing was passed.
Then at $50 the senate adjourned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10
WEARS HIS FACE IN A SLING
MAI. BALDwIN's ENCOUNTER WITH
LIEUT.. Nancy.
a sensational Scene Enacted at Fort
sheridnn-Baidwin Was rugiii.-
ideally Too Much for Nancy.
A Court-Mar,iut Possible.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago. IN, May s.-1deut. James
Nancy. recently acquitted OF the
charge OF numbering Capt. Hedburg,
has furnished Fort Sheridan with an
other sensation. The story current
tonight is that since the shooting of
Hedburg, that there has been much
III feeling between Nancy and Maj
Baldwin OF tn 18th cavalry. Nancy
called at Mai. Baldwin's quarters foi
an explanation.
said, in regard 10 certain remarks l
nave heard you have made about me
In relation to the Hedburg affair."
YES said the major, interroga-
Yes. sir" continued the lieutenant
u understand you have expressed thu
opinion that the killing OF HedburR
was a cold-blooded murder and to
have advised my ostraclsm by the of
heers Of the post Is that true?"
Every word q. IT," was Mai. Bald
wins prompt reply "and now that
you are here. I'll Just tell you to your
face that l think that you were in big
luck when You We're acquitted"
Some versions are that the lleuten-
'N p Aaft'' iAAAh HuukuA MS MP Uocket
IN search OF his gun, while others
deny that the lieutenant was armed.
In any event Baldwin landed vlgor-
onsly. with his right, and followed up
the blow with an enthusiasm that
landed Nancy in n heap. The lieuten-
ant was game, however, and jumping
TO his feet distributed upper cuts and
body blows with science and precision.
But Major Baldwin was pugillsticnl-
" the better man and after n short
struggle with his adversary, choked
him into submission and pitched him
out OF doors.
Lieut.. Nancy failed to materialiae at
inspection today and the story leaked
out despite the efforts of the officers
to maintain secrecy. He was found in
close communion with raw beefsteals
and bandages but refused to talk about
the affair. A possible court martial
is limited at but II Is not thought that
the lieutenant will prefer charges.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

Los Angeles, Cal. May s-The suit
OF Miss Lillian A. Ashley against
Lucky" Baldwin for sIb, 900 for alleged
seduction. is the third suit OF thai
nature within She past several years.
1t viii be recalled that Miss Verona
Baldwin, who claimed 10 be his cousin,
had been employed as governeas for
his children. and sued him for $4,000
damages, AT The Baldwin hotel she
shot and wounded him In the arm.
and afterwards was committed To- an
insane asylum. The cnse OF Ida Per-
kins OF Los Angeles was equally sen.
sational. She recovered $4,000 IN u
damage suit, In which Lucky" Bald
win was painted In the darkest of col.
ors.
Lucky" Baldwin was formerly n
livery stable keeper In san Francisco
and In the early days began to specu-
late in mining stocks He was lucky
in every deal. Snd finally accumulated
a fortune. Hence his sobrique OF
Lucky "
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

Special Dispatch.
Cooper, Tex. May 9.-The Delta
County Medical society met here yes
terday and elected the following Of
iicers for the ensuing year viz: Presi-
dent. DR.. j. n. BOYD, Cooper Wee
president, DIR. q. Davis, Pecan Cup;
secretary and treasurer. DIR. A. j.
Rush, Lake Creek. This was the 9TH an
niveraary meeting of the society. A
large audience Ilet with the society Mt
East Texas Normal college last night
and DR.. Hamilton delivered an adj
dress on the Progress OF Medicine"
DR.. Keen read an essay on "The In
fiuence Of Woman In Sickness and
Trouble" DR.. Boyd, an essay ON
water" Professor w. l.. Mayo
read an essay on Public and Private
Hygiene"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

"'I"N INV INs
BY Associated Preas.

BY Associated Press.
Toledo. Ohio, May a.-There is con-
siderable excitement over the seizure
OF two American pleasure vessels In
Canadian waters yesterday for viola
lion OF the dominion fishing laws
There were abokut hfty gentlemen on
board the two yeeeels, One party
was from Cincinnati. headed by Mr.
PEBBLES, the wealthy grocer OF that
city. and the other from Dayton, head
ed by Mr. King. They are members OF
the Cincinnati Fishing club. which has
rasorted hither for the past seventeen
years IN the black bass season The
passengers were released, but the two
boats were taken 70 AfnnerBtbnrg
ont. with their captnins, where Il Is
the evident intention OF the authorities
TO coniiscate eheu. The Ylsitoi OF Put
in-Bay ~ a new coat, and ie NelrnA AZ
$4,000. The Ls RSy iarSokA AZ S'ei.sd
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10
SAYS TEXAS IS ALL RIGHT.
GOVERNOR uoGG TALKS PLAINLY
ABOUT THE TREASURY.
shcrirs aud Witnesses tho Chief
Cause OF the Dcneis--rii@ Excel
ieacs Doesn't Waste Amms-
milton ON n skunk.

Governor Hogg. who Is never known
to overlook a good thing. stopped over
here last night on his way TO attend
the great Baptist convention to b.
held next week at Dallas.
Soon after he had registered at the
Piokwiok he was surrounded by y
number OF his admirers, and of course
was asked a thousand questions about
affairs In general. and state finances
In particular.
While he was thus engaged he was
approached by q Gazette man and
asked for an Interview on the editorial
leader published IN the Globe-Demo.
crat OF May s. headed "The Dccadencs
OF Texas" which dcfamatory artio,e ID
covert assault upon the credit OF thu
state, and IN all the more dangerous
because OF It's cloak OF apparent fair
ness and impartiality. The same pa.
per contained tho following paragraph
THE empty treasury OF Texas Is
complete vindication OF the wisdom OF
those OF our citizens who earnestly, but
UNNECESSARILY, stroyo TO prevent thu
reelection OF Gov. Hogg."
When first approached and aslscd
concerning the article tho genial ex
ecutiye smiled and said;
DO look like man who wastoi
his ammunition ON skunks?"
lie was assured to the contrary
whereupon he denied having poen IN,
article. A copy OF the paper was PROF
fered him. which he took after request
ing a pair OF tongs.
lie then reud tho article. cleared al,
throat and entertained a crowd for an
hour with an informal discourse upon
the hnanclal AFFAIRS OF the state. III
grew eloquent In his defiance OF ad,
verse criticlam and said thrt II n sheet
like the Globe-Dcmocrat were to toll
the truth instead OF Its hnbltual liei
about Texna, the truth. coming from
that source would be an injury to tn,
state In fact, he asserted. lies of thni
character arc beneficial.
why" he said, I'm ten years W,
would have % put up bars to keep Out
immigration"
Concerning the depleted treasury he
said that IL anyone thought the state
was broke let them bring In some o
those bonds which they were HOLDING
~ $40 and request their redemption
nt par THEY won't do Il. but wa
would be glad " they would"
mo one need fear" he said "thnf
the state Will default dollar on the
interest OF the Sf3b 900 which A. IN,
small amount OF outstanding ponds
Money Ia coming In all the time and
" being paid out as fast m Il comes
And. honestly, l am glad that we are
dragging ON the bottom. for Il atlIa ,iu
rnt nests and show where ths
greatest leaks are To the state treasury.
The worst OF these nests are the aher-
iffs and witnesses, whose fees are ont
OF the greatest sources OF expense Ia
the state, and should be cut down oil
course they are raising n row and Will
fight any change. Just 20 show what
they cost the state and how the evil
Increases, ten years ago the fee ex-
pcndlturo amounted To $500, 900 n yenr,
now they have reached the enormous
sum OF 81 ,2bO.0OO
~ foroaaw tlls deficit, md " tie leg.
ialuture had listened 10 mo IL would
not have occurred. There are s.. 260.-
100000 values IN the state and they ara
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

Special Dispatch
Austin. Tex, May 9-rhe court Of
civn apeAls entered tho following or
ders today;
Affirmed-s. A. Wood Machine Com
pany vi. Brown. from coryeil; Pitt VI.
Vance. from Travis.
Reversed and remanded--willAms
W. Graves. from Hamilton; Gulf. Col
orado and Santa Ne Railroad Company
vs.. Mchuley, from RunneiB; st. Lou,a
southwestern Railroad cc>lyahs w.
Mel .enhqn. from McI.snnan.
Repaai,ip$ tesused--HArrie VI. ron
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

Special Dispatsh.
Austin, Tex. May s.--rhe court OF
criminal appeals decided the following
cases; Aflrmed-Johnson vs.. State,
from Webb; Garcia VI. State. from
Wilson; Cave VS.. State, from Fisher;
Muliinlx vs.. State. from Hamilton
Reversed and Temanded Gaibrnith
VS.. state, from Scurry; Xix vs.. State,
from 1--we Oak; Xix va. State, from
Live Oak; Brazell vs.. state. from
Dallas; Davis W. state, from Cole
man, Moore vs.. State, from Caldwell.
Frost VS.. state. from Bexar; Keith vs.
STATE, from Hood.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10
Personal MENTION

Mr.. p. u. Collins Of Omaha. who Is
representing the Denver Paper Mills
company. was IN the city yestarday on
business. Airs. Collins. who is n bride
OF a few weeks. II accompanying him
on his trip over the state.
Mrs. sophla Porter a wealthy ma
iron 81 Preston Bend. Grayson county,
Texas. Is wishing friends In the city.
She Is NJ present with Judge H. o.
Heads family. ard has many friends
in the cily VINO will be glad to learn
ol nvr prrssg.c& aT
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10
WAR IN IMMATURE.
civiI omeer- and United states SOL
oilers In Conflict.
Special Dispatch.

Rio Grande city. Tex, May 9.--At the
fiesta IN the suburbs OF town there was
u shooting scrhpe last night between
the peace officers and United States
soldiers. The fuss started about 10
o'clock with the arrest OF 1--WE soldiers
for carrying pistols IN trying 10 ar
rest i soldier one OF the officers shot
at him. A number OF the former then
armed themselves with pistols ana
cavalry barbincs and returned 10 the
Fairgrounds About | this morning the
shooting mNs renewed and Corpofai
Ieiohart war shot through the heart
and killed INSTANTLY. Eulalio Garcia,
an onlooker. was shot In the abdomen
and died about an hour afterwards
one horse was also lillad. The ex-
citement has quleted down and the
military and civil authorities are taxi
ing eVciy precaution to prevent fur
thcr trouble.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-10

Mr.. q. W. Simpson. president OF
the Fort Worth packing house. who re.
turned last week from quite an ex.
tended visit 10 New York and Boston,
says that people here can form no con-
ceptlon Of the duilncss which prevails
IN business circles OF the East whore
everything IL awaiting the action 81
congress- on important economic duon-
lions. He says Texans do not ap-
preciate how much better on they arr
than the people up there. and that tho
activity and life he has soon rhcrt
since his return Is IN striking con.
tyast 70 the discournginR aspect OF afs
fairs In tho New England towns.