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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15
TIT FOR TAT CODE OF HONOR
THAT LED VI TO A KnhtxG ~
THE TERRiTony LAST FRIDAY.


Special Dispatch.
Sherman, Tex. May ia.-Deputy
Marshal Mershon came in from the
territory this morning with young
man named Albert Shields. who ON
Friday last. killed DR.. II. r. ober at
Lynn, |. T. Shields was taken before
United States Commissioner Ricketts,
this morning and his examining trial
was fixed for Wednesday. May ie.
The killing and the causes which led
up TO It were. to say the least. re-
markable. ober has been living at
Lynn for some years. He knew
Shields who lived at Paris, and a few
months since prevailed upon the lat
ter TO move to Lynn, promising 20 give
him position.
shields and his pretty young wife
went to Lynn. but the promised Job did
not materlall2e. hut work was Sc
cured soon at the gin. The two fami
lies Were intimate and visited each
other frequently.
few nights prior TO the killing
Shields and wife went to obers to
spend the night. While Shields was
away from the house ODER went to
Mrs. Shields bed and made improper
proposals. The young woman told her
husband the next morning about 1t
and now comes the strange part Of the
AFFAIR.
Shields and his wife agre ed that
shields should retaliate upon ober by
making improper proposals TO Mrs.
ober, He did so and Mrs. ODER
whacked him over the head. shStold
her husband and he declared that he
would force Shields 10 come TO his
house and submit to cowhiding from
Mrs. ODER Shields hid out for Il day
or two and then returned to the gin
to work.
Friday morning ober went to the gin
Shields saw him coming, He picked u1
shotgun lying by him and com
manded ODER to halt. Instead OF doing
so. Ober went for his gun Shields
then fired, one Of the bullets penetrat-
ing ober's heart. killing him instantly
Shields wife had told him OF obers
threats. and he had borrowed the gun
from neighbor, anticipating trouble
Shields is only about 20 years old
belongs TO a good family, and has
borne a good reputation. His wife Is
remarkably pretty and has relatives
| in Paris, The evidence nt the prelimi-
nary trial promises to be interesting.
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came the basis OF representation, and
It was put at to every 100 and fraction
over 90.
Mr. ]. w Blanton, farmer living
few miles west OF mckinney, got on
a mule yesterday afternoon and started
back to work In the field The mule
commenced to buck, throwing Mr.. Blau.
ton on and then fell on him ,Blanton)
with his knees and began to bite him
about the arms, shoulders and face
decorating him terribly, A hired hand
ran to Mr.. Blanton's assistance and
finally beat the brute on with a rail.
Though not fatally hurt. he Is severely
bitten and crushed, aud will not be able
TO get out for some time,
Popuilst leaders held caucus In Me-
Kinney today. No one but the "simor
pure tPopulisu were admitted. and
the reporter could get nothing out OF
those that participated
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

United States senator, old Dave. pnv.
ernor, Lanham; silver, Cleveland sttits
me IN everything; Reagan.C clark. havc
no well defined opinion about il. hui
aeplore ~ harmony. the agreement b.
tween the Hogg and Clark committees
sui,s me exactly and could not have
oeeh arranged my better.
X. e. McClaiy. merchant, I-nIfed
States senator, Chiffon; governor. IAN.
nam; silver don't understand the amos.
,iphi keagan-Clark nothing to saw.
harmony, good thing. 80
~. u. smith, farmer: United states
senator. don't know now; governor
nave no choice; silver don't know any.
thlns about II; Reagan Clark. REAGAN
arm opposed to It; harmony. best tbine
that could be done.
>. ID. MCGEE. merchant. United
states senator. Seth Shepard. governor
norman q Kittrell. silver, am In line
strictly with Cleveland silver, gold and
paper money, must be worth 100 cents
70 the dollar all over the world: Rea.
gan-Clark' think Reagan's letter at that
tune and Under the surrounding cir
cumstances was the worst thing that
could nave been done; think he wants
10 force himself on the people; har.
mony. think II was harmony OF poli.
tieians' but indorse It and think the
people should.
j X. Fletcher, farmer; United States
senator Chiffon; governor. Charles Cul.
berson. silver, free and unlimited coin.
age; Reagan-C Clark the most unealied
Tor and the most unwise; harmony, !
regard 1t as the right sort OF harmony
and am going TO stick to It.
NJ keithley, farmer: United states
senator undecided: governor. undecid.
ed silver, am a Bland silver man; Req
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CRUELTY CHARGED.
A Roy snid to Have been Badly
Treated.

Special Dispatch.
Van Alstyne, Tex. MAY 14.-Jimmle
Jones is little boy about years old.
His mother is dead and his father has
gone no one knows where. Some time
ago a man by the name Of Rodgers
took the boy to live with him. Rodgers,
It is said. is n man OF Il cruel dis
position, and 1t is stated that he treat
ed the boy very abusively. Last We'd
nesday morning as is his custom, the
boy went to the pasture after the
horses. When he returned Rodgers,
who had been qunrrelling with his wife,
seized the boy. and 1t is said. beat him
numerically with n rope. II IL further
stated that Rodgers held the boy over
FIRE and burned an ugly place on the
little fellows leg. The boy was brought
here Saturday. and tho marks Of his
inhuman treatment were shown The
Gazette reporter His back was lit
orally covered with purple stripes,
bruises and sores, and the burn ON his
leg was fearful. Spots Of blood larger
than mans hand had collected under
the skin.
Hon Horace Chiffon Will speak at
this place some time in June.
During the threatening storm the
cash drawer at the depot was relieved
of about Slf in change,
Heavy rams have fallen here the past
week, and The prospects for good crops
are considered fiatterlng. Wheat es-
pecially is very promising.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

TOR SALE Houses and lots $40
monthly payments. 3 per cent inter
est. or Will exchange for Farm prop.
etty. d. s. Hare. iOi Main street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

Special Dispatch.
Santa Anna, Tex, May Alt began
raining here at noon on the 10Th and
has been raining at intervals since
Prospects for oats, cotton and corr
crops are good; wheat will be light
Politics are getting warm and oandi-
dates are getting thick. Democratic
primaries will be held at the voting
precincts in this county next satur.
day u9thl for the purpose OF select.
ing candidates for county and pre-
clnct offices.
Democrats here are FOR Reagan for
governor and Horace Chiffon for United
States senator almost solidly
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

w,,< ne pe''e'
q sstf ,s;ss,'s' dealer in lumber he,
= " N .nriicn Of the tariI put MOI nor
..,.ra favor free silver DO
y, ~ srate AZ present administration.
"a a naofs,e, ,' W. for senator and Gull
n hrf ,eovernor. ] think Reagan
.,spid riai ,s-wood. farmer; do not
In H. Vnl'' ,resent administration.
IL fse "a enough for me.
|rhai & k9g' tarner. do not indorse
III ! ull.', DEMONSTRATION. favor
m pisen, he tariff. but not free
rlg'u'ff favor free silver, IAN. am 20, ,r
|:i n.,, tsr senator ana Uu'oerson io'
|ls.ra'rv s,dali. dealer in wheat; ]
; 1 ,. r of free silver. l am not
b 10 Nv ne tariff l favor Rea-
|gg', ~ governor and Chiffon for SEN
E,s' SEAMAN. farmer: do not In
nresent administration. |
Erse US a,,ctlon OF the tariff but not
sfa favor free silver. am
p r lsas for senator and Cuiberson
Il q .''p cck. ]. p: l favor free trade
Ia ne silver DO not ihuorse 'he
"a Administration.
81 Freeman. merchant; think
son ( more in harmony with
w, v,ssn,ibllcan party than with the
y ssratic party. favor free silver
" reduction OF the tariff ] indorse
NV. IN senator and Culberson for
ins- No.. think Reagan and Clark
n sr,,eme men and should get out
Fu hoard. druggist: cannot In
N. present administration.
RI REDUCTION Of tariff and free sill
n lndorse Chiffon for senator and
ens,on for governor.
III farrison, farmer: I do not in
=, ne present administration. l
,sm free trade and free silver, ]
= undecided as 10 whom ! favor for
-,tnr and governor. | think Rea-
~, ,nt the best OF the discussion be-
~ himself and Clark; and that the
i,.rrilon will result In much good TO
= n.mocratlc party in this state.
7 III white, farmer; / do not In
10 the present administration I
M free trade and free silver. l
Z, Undecided as TO whom l favor for
f.atof and governor.
i ". Whatley, Baptist pastor: !
\ rot lndorse the present administra-
M favor free silver. l indorse
slhen for senator and Reagan for
rrernor.
., H. Tucker, merchant: l indorse
n resent administration. l favor Il
EH.tl0n Of the tariff, but not free
'as, and favor an international
,rsment on silver.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

Dickens Tex. May line two-years
drouth in Dickens county &as been
broken at last by one Of the hc>~yiest
reins that has fallen FOR years in this
part OF the country. which has been
succeeded by minor showers for the
past three or four days. small cy-
clone passed through the south part of
the town of Dickens on MAY the 9Th,
only doing little damage on its way.
tearing down the stable and granary
Of j. d. Harkey, Farmers are in good
spirits over the prospects OF raising
fine crops this year
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

Important Meeting of the County
Executive Committee.
Special Dispatch.

Special Dispatch.
Mckinney. Tex. May 1e.--The ar.
tesian well which is being drilled on
the square reached the depth OF 1900
feet today, The drill has Just gone
through very hard rock several feet
thick, and is now in a bed OF granite,
be struck shortly.
A movement is on foot among the
Catholics OF this city to erect church
Mt once. Rev Father oHarn. priest
from Tyler, will hold dlvlne services at
the court house tomorrow Sunday.
In the morning Sunday school viii
be organized
A large crowd. numbering some zoe
persons. went to Dallas this morning to
attend the Baptist convention IN prog
ress In that city.
Rev. A. NJ. Sims OF Raleigh, n. c.,
formerly beloved pastor OF this city
win preach at the Baptist church in thls
city tomorrow morning, and DR.. j p
Hawthorne, the famous Georgia
preacher, Will occupy the pulpit a,
night
Judge Alternately and Capt. n. F.
Maugum met Popullst orators at Blue
Ridge last night, and from the man
ner in which they were treated, Blue
Ridge VIII lierafter go Democratic.
j. L. Maloneys whisky distillery
was put In operation yesterday. It is
situated three-quarters Of mile from
the public square and is the first distll-
lery ever operated near Mckinney.
Dink Clarady has been appointed store
| keeper by Collector Doggett.
Mrs. NJ. f. Griffin. wife OF n wealthy
planter and glnner, was buried here
today.
A seedy looking and eccentric individ-
uai passed through Mckinney today on
foot. He gave his name as Jefferson
Davis Bean. and claimed TO be broth
er OF the deceased Thomas Bean of tho
famous Tom Bean suit now in prog
ress at Sherman. and said he was en-
route TO that city, where he viii en-
deavor 10 put In a claim as an heir
to the large estate. over which there
are already numerous claimants.
There are only six prisoners In the
| Collin county jail at present
The Democratic executive committee
for Collin county met in the district
court room In Mckinney promptly at
l D. m. today. Hon. II. W. Carpenter
as chairman presided and Bob McI.ar-
| ry was elected secretary. The call OF
the state chairman was read and at
tentiveIy listened to. not only by the
committee but by the large number
OF delegates gathered to witness the
proceedings, after which business was
Immediately entered into. It was de-
cided TO nominate a county ticket. and
after some discussion the 3oth OF June
was selected as the day TO hold the
primary election, and the ID Of July
as the day to hold the convention. II
was agreed that the candidate receiving
the majority vote IN the county be the
nominee OF the convention, after which
the question Of the test came up. This
question elected warm discussion
and resulted IN two notions being put
before the committee. One being the
\ Baker test and the other
Resolved. that any person agreeing
10 vote the Democratic ticket from
governor 10 constable be entitled &c
participate In the Democratic prima-
ries. !"
After much discussion, lasting over
an hour. this last motion was voted
down and the Baksr test adopted. Next
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

Special Dispatch.
San Saba, Tex, May 1.-THE county
Democratic executive committee met
here on May and among other bus
mess transacted fixed the precinct con-
ventions for June 30 and the county
convention for July H.
The Populists at their meeting on
April 2s decided TO make nominations
for county officers and Instructed del
egates to the state convention to vote
for II. L. Nugent for governor and
Instructed for Rev. w. r. Alexander
Of mis- county for representatIve.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

FOR SAf.E-Aiy home. 40 iIcndersor;
rooms. besides bath room and
closets, substantially hunt. lot lOcxlas
can't trout. with s0-fuot street IN rear.
easy terms, q J, Price.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

Special plspa'uh'
Guthrie. o r., May 1.-THE arrange
ments are about completed for the
paying to the Kickapoo tribe of the
first installment OF money for their
lands. There are 1922 members in the
tribe and every man, woman and child
will receive $1,000. AS many OF the
families number ten and dozen chill
dren, the old bucks in the tribe will
be flush for a while.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

Press Report
Liege. Belgium. May 1.-THE police
Yesterday found bomb in front OF
the church Of St jacques. The fuse
had not been lighted a Russian who
Is suspected was arrested in Amster-
dam this morning.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

"changc of lifer; women approaching
confinement; nursing mothers; and ey-
cry woman who Is rundown or over
worked, IL Is u medicine that builds up,
strengthens, aud regulates, no matter
what the condition Of the system.
It's an invigorating, restorative tonic,
n soothing and bnclng neryinc, and the
only guaranteed remedy for "iemale
complaints and weaknesses. In bear
ing-down sensations, periodical pains
liberation, Inflammation, and every KIN
dred ailment, II II ever fails TO benefit or
cure, you have your money back.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

Fress Report.
London. May Il Prof Hssry Nor
,ev. the distinguished author and lef.
turer, died at cariseraoke. is'e "a
wight, this morning.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

Special Dlspntcn -
Guthrie. o. T.. May ia new CAIN
ole church was dedicated at Ainco
Yesterday by bishop Maerschaert, as
sisted by number OF priests frem
an parts of the territory.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

MARRIED LADIEs-send 10 ccpts for
''fnfailible Safeguard" f1o medicine.
no deccptionl. Just what YOU want.
Ladies' Bazar. Kansas City Mo.
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c,,ain WIN Hear Asain.

Press Report.
Washington. May i4.-Representauve
Griffin has returned from New York
where surgeons and specialists gave
him the assurance that HIS hearing will
be recovered.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

FOR SALE--More money IA made anc
pleasure had out OF the garden aud
orchard business than any other,
three railroads IN Texas arr operated
by men who made their start rnlslng
vegetables and fruits, ten TO twenty
acre blocks IA one mile of the city
aud finest OF fruit and vegetable land,
500 per acre; easy terms. T., a, Hun
man \ Co, Fort Worth, Tex.
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THE GAZETTE IL THE CREk FEST
WANT MEDIUM IN Tnii sOu1H.

Advertisements for situations wanted
taken at hhlf price. No advertisement
for less than 20 cents,
81 Professional. financial and other
cards. special noticCa, etc, IN this GLASS
Tied department, 81 lire per month
Advertisers should remember TINT
letters directed 20 initials only are not
delivered through the pogtoflce. II In
itiala arc used they should be directed
ppstofiicc box.
List ot icttora remaining uncnllcd for
IN the counting room yesterday at G
p m. Persons calling for them will
nlcaqc sny advertised
y. ca. stranger-i.
Printer-1. . -.
nrugnan--f. G. CT.
II WI. Box Ill.
Ninn-t.
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wAsrED-BoARDRns.

wANTEI,--Bv arders by day or week
at the Excelsior hotel. $40 Calhoun
strsst: terms moderate. .-.- -.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

FOR SALE--LeNving city. must SCH
my fine new 500 upright plano for
SEQ. Inquire nirsohfold's atore, 200
Main street,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

TNPEwRITERs bought. sold, rented
or exchanged; agency for the Edison
Phonograph, reduction IN prices,
nominal prices, OuttltA for exhibit
ton cheap. send for list 1'ypc-
writer Exchange, GA Main etrect.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

n YOU want to buy tho puly paper
IN Baylor county, Texas. or want IN
formation about the Panhandle, the
great wheat belt. write 10 The News,
g. Il. Barber proprietor, seymour,
Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

FOR sAt.le--At sacrifice. one-horse
mont Printing Company. 2io Niain 81
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15
HELP rs WANTED

by the women who
are ailing aud sui
ferlng, or weak aud
exhausted. Aud, TO
every such woman,
help Is guaranteed
by Doctor Pierce's
Eayorltc Prcscrip-
tlon. For Young
girls just entering
womanhoed; wo-
men at tho critical
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

FOR sAIE-REAL EsTArE-rwo
Main street lots az bargaini also
choice suburban tracts. residence lots
farm lands and three elcgant reai.
cheap. Tho Mcrchnnts' National
Rank. office In Hendricks huiding
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

FOR sALE--Ice machinery, latcnt de-
sign, For prices aud particulars ad-
dress j. w. Turnpaugh. Fort Worth,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

STORAGE.

REGULAR storage housc FOR rurnitnrc
pianos, vehicles. trunks, hoNea. etc,
new rooms, careful moving. packing,
shipping, ctc estlmatcH free. W. II,
Bllyon & Co, 18th aud Rusk.
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-THE--
SANTA FB ROUTE
Il4E

Stlll continues 10 run it's popular
Fast Express. leaving Fort Worth at
the same time. S.l5 p. M, reaching
Chicago second morning. THIS train IL
composed OF elegant Vestlbule Pullman
Sleeping Cars, free Reclining Chair
Cara aud elegant frst-claas Coaches.
Finest eating houses and Dining Car
service In the United States on this
route.
The above train. returning. leaves
Chicago at g p. m, reaches Fort Worth
at $50 n. m, second morning.
Ou. Kansas City Express leaves
Fort Worth at 900 a. M. reaching
Kansas City next morning at 7:e0 a.
m, st Louis az 600 p. IN.
please note the very seasonable hours
these trains leave Fort Worth and be
sure your tickets Rad Via Santa Fs
Route. Sleeping Car reservations made
al this office For further particulars
and detailed Information apply to any
agent OF the Santa Re Route. or write
VIM. DOHERTY,
Passenger Agent, ao5 Main street.
W. s. KEENAN,.
General passenger Agent. Galveston.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

FOR SALE--A iirst-class stock OF Ero-
oeiies, with n fine linc Of customers
attached. The hest stand IN thu city.
owner wishes to engage IN other
business, Apply u, n. Gazette oliice,
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MIR wAyrnp.

WANTED-- Solicitors by the American
Temple. Chicago. III. to sell thcir in<
Ncstmert contracts. Parties tufder<
standing building and loan methods
or life Insurance preferred. A de-
sirahlc opening for reputable men and
women.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

SUITS SEQ. pants So; lust arrived.
London and Liverpool Tailor. 700
Main.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. salary frotu
start permanent place; good chance
Brown Bros. Co. Nurserynen. Roch-
cater, N. Y.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

sAIEsAIt'N--Wn 90 sell our goods
by sample tn the Wholesale and res
tail trade; sch ON sight 20 evory busl-
ness man Or ARA. liberal salary
and expenses paid; position perfnan-
cut For terms address with stamp
Centennial AIfs. Co. Milwaukee. wis.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

pRUNItARps. Morphine users-you
can be cured pninleaaly and per-
mhnently IN from ten days TO three
weeks for 50. Proof, testimonials and
full particulars sont froc upon re-
quest. Address Il. Wilson. Box 6s
Comanchc. Tex,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

wANTED-An experienced young Indy
bookkeeper familiar with office work
degirea position: can furnish refer
onceH Address Miss Nola Penhlng
ton. Taylor Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

WANTED AT UNCE-Two solicitors
for each county IN the state; good
pay and oteady employment for risht
partiea. Address Texas Central Pub
liehlng House. wRco. Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

sAtlssMEN wANTED--or have f,na
SIDE line, Bouquet Cigar Company,
l.ynehburg. Va.
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nosr. rorNp. srnA,np on srol,aN

sTRAYED- 800 reward viii be paid
for the return OF one dark brown
buggy horse, twelve years old about
10 i2 hands high: branded u on
left shoulder. strAyed from my home
at the corner OF l'ifth ana Penn
streets In Fort Worth on the nirht
Of May H. G. !. Shnpard
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-15

FOR SALE one counter apparatus
tTuits mako. &c syrups, one Ice
shaver. origiunl cost, sivO. viii cell
cheap. Apply 20 the Capcra Mahu-
featuring company.