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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24
THE GEYSER CITY BUDGET.
SAM JONES COMPLETES mrs WACO
ENGAGEMENT AND DEPARTS.
A Liberal Allowance for His SER
vices Said to Have Been Made.
WIN Not Ran for Con-
gress-iioteI Men.


Special Dispatch
Waco, Tex, April 2s.--Rev. Sam
Jones has preached his last sermon
Of the Waco meeting and the eyangei-
Istlc combine. Jones-stewart-Excell
have folded their tents and gone hence.
It IS understood the great evangelist
made a peremptory demand last SAT-
urday upon the committee In charge
or the meeting for $1,000 There was
hurrying and sourrylng FOR some time.
but the brethren raised the amount.
converted into New York exchange.
and delivered It 10 the reverend gentle
men, In ali his charge was about
$500, and it is Understood this amount
has been paid 10 him He IS not In
olined to view the Waco meeting in
the light OF a huge success. u is true
that the meetings were crowded. but
there was too much chillines9 upon
tho part Of the people. They did not
wake up. aud liberal appreciation OF
the evungcllsrs work was not as gem
ernl as was desired Mr.. Jones IS suli
inclined to the opinion that Waco is "A
vary wicked city. despite his two weeks
stand here.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

points in that market, while here the
loss was only to G points. The spots
here. although easy at unchanged quo
tations. were In fair demand. Sales
aggregated 5000 bales Port receipts
were far ahead OF last year, being
1850 bales against $500 bales, but
for'tomorrow New orleans expects bnly
1000 bales. against 5000 bales a year
ago. The movement at interior towns
shows no special feature. although
the futures show tendency 10 drop
below the large ones current for so
long. There was considerable dispo-
sitlon, especially in this market on
the part OF ports to realize the profits
and to US their action seems very
wise. Middllng on the basis Of Z cents
appears to have considerable attraction
for spinpers, as evidenced by their dis
position shown repeatedly to buy at
this level Spectators are not inclined
to sell short, especially after the de-
cline OF 40 points. and the only sellers,
therefore. are the longs, who have been
forced to unload. It can be readily
understood that the supply from the
unloading of the longs is necessarily
limited. and should any unfavorable
weather threaten the new crop there
would be a scarcity Of sellers, with the
natural result that prices would nd-
vance The spring 80 far appears to
have been quite favorable one de-
spite the numerous opinions TO the
contrary, but spell OF bad weather
would cause shorts to run to cover
and they might find the market very
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

by Associated Press.
Ashland, Wis. April %, Shots We're
fired last night at the barracks oecu.
pied by the officers who are guarding
the northwestern ore docks at that
place. A number OF bullets penetrated
the building, The officers rushed out
and opened fire in the direction whence
the bullets came and some twenty shots
We're exchanged. but without injury to
anyone
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

A kansas Judge Makes Ruling Of
National Importance.

By Associated Press.
Topeka, Kan. April 2S.-Judge HAGEN
OF the district court today decided the
celebrated case OF Reno County lodge
vs., the grand lodge Independent order
of odd Fellows. giving the opinion
that the grand lodge Of Kansas has the
right to levy the per capita tax for
the support of the Debossier odd Eel
lows home in Franklin county. The
court recited that the sovereign grand
lodge duly authorized such a levy.
The decision is OF national interest and
effects not only the Order Of odd Eel
lows, but all secret orders.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

Special Dispatch.
New orleans, La. Aprli 2s,-Thc
Southern Pacific railroad brought in a
large party OF Texans today en- route
to Birmingham to the convention OF
tho United Confederate Veterans, to
be held there Wednesday. Governor
Hogg and family We're among the
party. There was also large dele
cation from Houston, who go TO Blrm-
lnEham to try and induce the United
Confederate Veterans 10 hold their
next annual meeting IN Houston,
Mayor John I. Brown Of Houston,
chairman Of the delegation from that
town, passed through tho city tonight
en- route TO Birmingham. An the
Toxaa people viii insist upon the next
convention being held In Texas. New
Orleans is also candidate for IT,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24
A WEALTHY ,IURDnnER.
The Case of Arthur Dustrow Reset
for May L.

BY Associated Press.
ST. Louis, Mo. April 2S-The first
movement Of the defense in the case OF
Arthur Dustrow, son OF Millionaire
Louis Dustrow, was made in the Grim
lnal court today, when the attorneys
for the murderer Of wife and child
iiled nnidnvits disqualifying Judge
Edmunds from passing on proposed
motion for a change of venue Judge
EdmuLls Immediately appointed Judge
Hirsell OF st. Louis county a special
judge TO try the case. This will give
Judge Hirsell final jurisdiction OF the
case. and he cannot be disqualified
The case was reset for May 1.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

Special Dispatch.
waco. Tex. April IA movement
Is on foot TO organize state hotel
mems association. a paper Is In cirou-
iatiou for signatures among the motel
men OF the state Tor that purpose. It
has been signed by Bart Moore, Waco;
w. II. salge. Austin; a. NJ. walker.
Hnlsboro; C. @. Moorlng, Temple; W.
C. Walker, Brownwood; V. Lndcnberg,
IIanettsviIie; 81. Palmo. Waco; D, A.
sterne. Palestine. and others. Il IS
thought that a sufficient number Of
signatures will be obtained within the
next two or three weeks. AFTER which
meeting VIII hc called IN this city
and AN organization perfected. The use
soeiaugu win be protective and boneyo-
tent ia character and seek 20 secure
proper legislation 500 behalf Of hotels
a. It may determine.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24
sTArn cArIrAL Nnws.
Charters Iriied-Hevenues IN 10 pnte.
The Frontier Guard.

Ihe Frontier Guard.
Special Dispatch.
Austin, Tex. April 23.-The following
charters were Hled In the secretary OF
states ohice today:
The Leon Smith company Of Houg.
ton. Incorporated for the purpose of
manufacturing clothing. hosiery. etc.
capital stock 10000 1noorporators IL.
b Fairfield. Leon b. Smith. Jas. A.
Patterson.
The international Compress company
with it, two offices at brentwood and
smthyillc. capital stock 800, 900; in
corporators. Brooke Smith. NJ. ]. W.
Cobb. c r. GuslSiu.
Tho ST. Louis Millinery company OF
Fort Worth. capital stock $1,000 incor-
porators. Thomas II. White, L. II. Har-
Ills. j, c. b ish
The Greenville Building and Loan as
ISOLATION filed an amendment to it's
charter Increasing It's capital stock to
$4,000
Tho Bra2os and Burleson railroad
company with headquarters at Nose
Toys Ferry. In Bruzos county, capital
stock 100000; lncorporntors, a. X.
white. Milton Parker. w NJ Hoppe
], W, Johnson. James a. Chance. w. j.
Moore y. n. Bate W. W. Sims. r. $.
Ncwsim, n 3. Cole. j. r. Carlton. w.
C.. THliaforro and j NJ, c. Chance.
Tho following counties today paid In
tetest due April TO- on county bonds
held by the permanent school fund:
Reeves S2i52o; Starr, $4,000; Archer
$1,000; Kendall $4,000 Reeves county
paid Slss sinking fund due April 10.
1898; Starr county paid S475 sinking
fund; stevens county redeemed $4,000
worth of court house bonds, interest ON
same 20 date So, stevens county also
redeemed $4,000 road and bridge bonds.
Interest ON same to date. 81
Revenue TO date for this month
amounts to something over $4,000
Il. J. Cunningham. tax collector OF
Gruyson county, yesterday made his
annual settlement with the comptroller
showing advaloreum tax to be S5i s75. 90:
state occupation tax s22,is905.
II. C. Hunt, collector OF Kinney
county, also made his annual settle
ment, showing adyalorum tax to be
25,ili.O9. occupation tax si57OI5.
II, NJ. Jackson, collector Of Anderson
county, In his annual settlement with
the comptroller. yesterday showed adj
vaiorum to be i5,s55.JO and occupation
t5tsg.25
The governors onlce was today I'm re-
oeipt Of circular from the governor OF
North Dakota IN reference 10 the rus.
sian thistle. giving brief account Of
the now nest OF the northwest win nm.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

BY Associated Press.
New orleans, La, April 2a-MeElroy
3 co, say;
Futures-L Liverpool declined s6ld on
futures and lied on spots. with sales
Of 5000 bales. The smaller demand from
sninners as evidenced by the light
sales Discouraged the remaining longs
on this side. especially in New York.
and their unloading caused decline oS
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24
cnANon ~ rIMn rAnLm.
The W, ". W. and y. W. at Wealth
crford-No More LHy-Oyers.

nv W. We W hhh y. w. at Wealth
erford-No More LHy-Oyers.
Special Dispatch,
Wentherford, Tex, April 2s.-L. NJ.
Fouts, president and general manager.
and W. c. Forbes, general freight
and passenger agent Of the weather.
ford, Mineral Wells and North West
ern railway, LEFT FOR the east today.
The Weatherford, Mineral Wells and
North western management viii make
change VI time on April 30. Train
No. 1, which Is due to leave weather
ford vt IL a. m, o'clock, but waits for
the west-bound Texas and Pacific until
I o'clock p. m, whenever same ia that
much late. VIII hereafter walt no longer
than u O'clock. Train No t. due here
ut o'clock p m, win arrive at $3.50
p. m, This change Is made to enable
passengers to go south and enst on the
Santa Fe without having to lay owe! at
Weatherford or Fort Worth. Train No
will leave Weatherford at g o'clock
p. m. Instead of 5I5 p. m. The
Weatherford. Mineral Wells and North.
western company are sinking their well
at the round house depot to obtain a
better supply Of water
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

Special Dispatch.
Waco. Tex April 2s-Presidcnt
seley and Secretary winans OF the
MeLennan County Fair association and
members OF the Texas Racing and
TrottlnE association. sny everything has
been arranged to have the best pro-
gram aud carry It out here on the
18th and 10th proxlmo that WIS ever
given in Central Texas. The purses are
large enough to please the nnancler
and the tests for them fancy enough
to delight the most fastidlous horse
man. Big crowds viii attend the races
from outside points
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

BY Associated Press.
Louisville. KY. April pa special
TO the Post from Morganheld, KY
says; Mac Evans. IA clothing dealer,
was shot and mort0llx wounded By
Ben Roberts at waSeriy. Ky, satur-
day night while trying TO eaeape,
Evans WAS under arrest, accused OF
stealing clothing and shoes from dlf-
ferent business houses IN wayerly and
shipping them to Henderson. and also
selling theth - his store IN WaTerly,
The merchants OF Wuverly identified a
lot o. clothing Evans had IA his pos
asf-,pn az belonging 10 them,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

II you think you have the subject OF
railroads thoroughly dissected and
Imagine yourself prepared to take up
any bone muscle or slnew and descant
upon It at will, please undertake TO
tell all you can md out among the
gentlemen who represent the masnatea
Awhose lines make tho Immediate Vi
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

Conductor Hlrrs saws hat o,o,t
crews on the Texas apd Pacific d,v,s,on
west az Iro,t yy,,.t,, baya an 80 ~,
ness thev can bo,,,o DION, o.a,rs I.a
sides the regular runners "
]. w. Carter General 1.-Two s,o,,, u,,,,,,
of the ROCK leland ro,,,,,,,,1 ,.aa,o,',a,,
from New Aro,ico 14o says ,,a, no
tween 100 mics ,yast ar nov, w.,
and mo pacos r,yer thoro ia ,,raotr,a,,,.
no prass ana cottia sta,g ,ha ,aa,, -
II aithopyh thero mo nnt a 60, -.
left in tbat tcrr,tor,. To NJ, ,,a ,',5
thero 10 good rango ana ~ ~ 81,
of Iast summer
Novt wnson or.r+ 20 enc p,o
Grande onmo in yostardoy ,ror, ,no
west He renorts cr,,,., aoo1 oad a,,.r,.-
ming sst,stac,nry aIans ttatu,a
oscar White, the smootlr saeed and
ever genial general freight md pas
senger agent OF the Rio Grande. went
west over his road yesterday.
II. q, Pay, general agent Of the Hicks
stock Car company came In Yesterday
from the west.
@. L. Ware general l,va stocl aeart
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24
SIN EDWARD nLuNr RErIRns.
The French Government Forces Him
out OF the Vert nniirohd.


BY Associated Press.
Paris April 22.--The English colony in
Paris is excited over the action Of the
government In forcing Sir Edward
Bluunt. who for thirty years has been
chairman OF the Vert railroad. to re-
sign, The ground taken by the gov
eminent was that Chairman Blount
by virtue OF his position at the head
OF a great railway had access to the
plans OF the government I'm the matter
OF mobolizing troops The government
did not believe that foreigner should
hold a position IN France enabling him
to become possessor OF such informa-
ton and took steps to compel his re-
moval Premier Casimir Perier
threatened that unless Mr.. Blount re-
tired the government would introduce
In the chamber OF deputies bill ex-
Guiding foreigners from the presidency
OF all French railroads,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

BY Associated Press,
Denver. Col. April ss,-The forty
odd gambling houses in Denver were
all promptly closed at noon today In
compliance with the order OF the new
police Judges, Some OF them are max.
ing arrangements TO carry on business
beyond the city limits, Pool rooms are
still running.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24
A Taxation LAW Unconstitutional
BY Associated Press

Cincinnati, Ohio, April 2s,--Judge
TAFT of the United States circuit court
rendered decision against the con-
stitutlonality OF the Nichols law OF
Ohio which authorizes the taxation Of
capital stock OF telephone. telegraph
and express companies in proportion
to the proportion of their property To-
Gated in the state. The judge holds
that the law attempts to tax the cap.
ital stock at its market value, which
is clearly unconstitutional
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

Special Dispatch.
Houston. TEX. April 2S.--Frank b
Braun. a merchant who n accused OF
racing q little girl ~ his store, today
secured o continuance and went back 20
jaf
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-24

cinity Of Fort Worth like unto a
spiders web
In the course Of time you win learn
that what you don't know Is about in
the same ratio that Mahommed bore
to the mountain.
started out today to talk railroad
matters with railroad men. l did con-
siderable talking, but the other men
did the thinking
There was considerable sameness
about the prellminarles in each office,
but vast difference In results. For in
stance. in one place there would be
a pleasant voice and genial counte-
nance; in another a face built like
auadranguiar granite tower and no
voice at all
Some of the boys said the bosses were
out; others said, take what | have and
see the boss when he comes in. One,
with capable body, hrsute nppendage
and voice like the bull OF Bashan. came
near frightening The Gazette innocent
into the elevator shaft. But recollec-
ton Of past acquaintance recalled the
fact that his bark was more terrible
than his bite. and a tragedy was
overted.
In the city ticket office OF one OF the
most prominent lines The Gazette
nuns Inquiries were disturbed by the
entrance Of a third gentleman. "Do
you know whore --- - is?" inquired
the city ticket agent, who has no other
name that I know Of than Davis. mo.
/ don't" said the visitor. "well. / want
10 see him, Saturday evening bought
a COW from him, warranted as a milk
giyer and mixer without parallel
Al you had to do was to place the pail
under the udder aud the COW would
do the rest tried 1t. but while get
ting things In shape she kicked. I
landed across the lot, and the only
satisfaction I get out Of the proceeding
is that | won't have to pay u man to
split up the dry goods boxes piled ON
the opposite side Of the lot, They are
in fire hndling condition"
1t is pretty generally understood
that there win be "a chlel amang
them" hereafter, and there are many
promises which are TO be trusted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-08-24

Services at Lennon church sun
day next at 1920 a. m.
Mr.. Warren Cooper made fly
ing trip to Cincinnati last week on
business.
A good attendance Sunday morn
ing and night at Portersville church,
Rev. A. l.. Medcalf officiating.
Mrs. Martha Black, Of Evansville,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. l..
Medcalf, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dun have returned
home after a two weeks visit with
their daughter, Mrs. Doc. Jinkens.
Rev. Jackson, Of Ireland, passed
Portersville enroutc for Loogootee
and Shoals.
Mr.. McHarris was called to the
bedside Of his father Sunday, who
was supposed to be dying.
Miss Hannah, daughter Of Mr..
Sevan Shelton, is very low with con-
sumption. She has been an invalid
for many years.
Christ, the son of Mr.. John
Krodcl, fell from horse Sunday
and broke his arm. DR.. Jinkens
was called for, and now the boy is
doing very well.
The c. p. session met in regular
session Saturday the 18th, to at
tend to business pertaining to the
spiritual interest of the church
The session meets the third Satur'
day in every month.
A lawn festival will be given sat
urday night the 18th, in the grove
at the church mt Portcrsville, by tn,
y. =. $. G. +. Good vocal ant
instrumental music will be the pro
gram. All are invited.
Messrs. +. w. FrcNbcrgcr and
John Becker, two Of our cntcrpris.
ing and fun loving business men
returned Wednesday night from |
trip to Rockport and Richland
Spencer county, but didn't come
across any place that suited then
az well old Portcrsville.
7 The body Of Mr.. Britain Lcminl
was deposited in the cemetery a
Portersvillc, Friday the 18th. Their
were present between 1000 and J,
300 Of relatives and friends to mourn
their loss. An able discourse wa
delivered by Rev. Roger, pastor 9
the M. 4. church, Huntingburg cir
cult, after which the body was dc
posted under the supervision Of tn
A. o. L. w. and the q. a. X. OF
ders.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-08-24
naysville Happenings.

The farmers are about done with
threshing.
There is a great want Of water on
account Of the dry weather.
Bro. Henry Rudolph was on the
sick list last week, but we are glad
to see him going about again.
Ed. Leistner is just recovering
from IA serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Deiwler came down
on wedding trip last week to their
relations, they went back to Louis
vile Monday, where they expect to
make their future home. They
have the good wishes of their many
friends.
Miss Lizzie Opel has returned
home from Cincinnati. We are
glad to have you with us again,
Lizzie, and hope you will remain
and change your name in the near
future. :.
There was dance at the picnic
ground Saturday evening; the
weather was pleasant and all were
enjoying themselves seemingly, un-
til about s o'clock, when the wind
began blowing, the lights went out
and the crowd scattered in various
directions. In about an hour the
black clouds passed over, the WIND
ceased and they all went back anc
danced until one o'clock. One car
imagine what power the wind hat
when it blew ring from lady,
finger. ! have often heard of young
ladies having strings to their beaux
but she is married, and SHOULD
have had a string to her ring. Th'
grounds were searched but the los
treasure was not found.
I SPECTATOR.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-08-24

Mrs. Phoba Thomas, OF Junction
City. ILL.,. was told by her doctors she
had consumption, and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles OF DIR. King :
New Discovery completely cured her and
She says it saved her life. Mr. Thos.
Eggers, l39 Florida St San Francisco,
suffered from dreadful cold. approach
ing consumption. tried without result ev-
erything else. then bought one bottle Of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and i'll two
weeks was cured. lie il naturally thank
ful. 1t il such results, Of which these
are samples, that prove the wonderful
efficacy Of this medicine in coughs and
colds Free trial bottles at Martin
Friedman's Drug Store. Regular size
JOc. and 81 90. ,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-08-24
tine LAST OF EARTH"


One of the saddest duties of the
living is to consign to the tomb the
bodies of the loved, respected
trusted and departed. But every
day brings this duty nearer to some,
and convinccs all that at whatever
age life is comparatively short, and
death is certain But when a
public officer is called to the last ac-
count it seems to impress the pub
lie mind more deeply.
The funeral Of Mr.. Britain Lem
ing, late county Recorder, at Por-
tersville last Friday, where he was
buried by the side Of his father and
mother, was in point of numbers
present probably the largest which
ever occurred in that township,
many being in attendance from most
localities in the county. At 1890
the cortcgc left Jasper with his com
rades Of the q. A. r. first behind
the hcarsc and mourncrs, led by
the "Star" Band, playing a funeral
march. then came the A. Q. Y. W.
OF Jasper, reinforced by many
brothers from ncighboring lodges
and led by the Union Band, play
ing a newly composed funeral dirge
after these came many carriages and
wagons, until the procession
stretched over a mile long.
At the Portcrsville church the
cortege was met by the q. \. X
Post and Workmcn lodges Of tina,
town and Haysvillc, and when a
many as could get into the churcl
had been seated, Rev. j. W. Royce
delivered feeling and sympathetic
sermon, which touched the inner
most hearts Of many present, iron
the text eve know that our Re
dcemcr livcth. y
The sermon over, the friends
were allowed to take the last look a
Brother Lcming, when the process
sion was reformed, and the remains
taken to the grave yard, where ut
ter the beautiful and impressive
services Of both the Grand Arm.
aud the. "A. q. U. W. had been oh
served, loving hands consigned
them to their last resting place il
mother earth. "Dust thou art, an
lunto dust shalt thou return
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-08-24

At regular meeting Of Guckcs-
Welman Post, No. AS, G.. A. X.
Dept Of Indiana, he'd Saturday
Aug. 18th, 1894, Article III, OF
general order No. 6, Grand Army
of the Republic, Dept of Indiana,
in which the department com.
mander thanks the comrades foi
their expression Of loyalty to the
government and the enforcement OF
law and order during the recent la
Dor trouble and anarchistic demon.
STATIONS, lawlessness, arson and
destruction Of life and property were
unanimously endorsed and ratified
as the expressed wish of al tn,
comrades present.
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MARRIED. AtIreland. Ind. Mon.

MARRIED, At ireland, Ind, Mon
day morning, Aug. 20, 1894, by
Rev. w. III. Jackson, Mr.. VIRGIL
II. GREENE, Esq, and Miss Mary j.
Burlngamc. of Madison TIP.
Everybody in Madison township
and in Jasper will unite in best
wishes for the happy young couple,
The groom is the base ball pitcher
of the Jasper club, and now that by
the aid of good catcher he has
reached the home base, all the boys
wish he may have unbounded sue
cess.
Monday night the couple were
treated to two delightful serenades
and it was hard to tell which Virgil
enioved the most, that of the Man
dolin club, with its sweet music, OF
that of the boys with tin horns
conch shells, saws and other eal
splitting instruments. lie says
the latter was SO in harmony will
his natural expectations year from
now