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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-04

New York, Muy 3.--stoeks and bonds
closed M follOwB
Bond List
United States ts, registered, now,
100 i.2; United States a.. coupon, new.
100 ~. United states Or, registered,
10 -; United statc5 5s. coupon, llb ~,
United states Is, rcElatcrod, ll2, United
States la. coupon, li2. United states ~.
reglstcrod, 90 i-2 bid; Missouri Ga, 1909
Atehlson a., ~ 3-ii Atchison second A,
22 t-S; Central paclnc irAts OF 90 lO3
bid; Denver and Rio Grnndo a., NJ les
bid; Denver and RIO Grandc N. no. cal
weston, Harrisburg and san Antonio
Ga. % bid; Galveston, HarrlRburf and
San Antonio 7s 100 10, Houston and
Texas Central 5a. 100 "a; Houston and
Texas Central Oh. iOl; Missouri, Kansas
and Texas irst As, SO 3-S; Missouri,
Kansas and Texas second ~, bS LIZ
st. Louis and Iron Mountain general 5s,
rs ~; 81. Louis aud San Francisco Eon-
ernl SIS. 1907 i-2; Texas and Pacific flrsis,
80 rs: Texas and Pacific seconds q 3-S,
Union Pacific nrsta OF &c. 10i ~, West
shore Dr.. iOb 3s; Southern ~, "a az.
Closing Stocks West
Atchison, ~; Central Pacific. II 10:
Chicago and Alton. iiD bid; Chicago,
Burlington and quincy. "a b-S; Cotton
on Certificates, 20 rs; Delaware and
Hudson. 100, Delaware, Lacknwnnnn
and Western. 1G0 3-S. Denver ana RIO
Grnndo preferred, ~ l-2; Dlstillers md
Cattle Feeders company. ~ ~; llll-
nols Central, 81 l-2, Kansas and roxns
preferred, 81 l-2; Lake Shore, li2 l-2,
Ioulsvllle and Nashville, o. i.2 Mis-
Houri Pacific. IL ~, Northern Pacific,
7-s: Northern Pacific preferred, 81;
Northwestern g6 5Si Northwestern pre-
fcrrod, iil H.; Pacific Mall, % 81;
Reading, II is: iiio Grnndo WoHtcrn,
10; Rock Island. 60 b-s. st. Paul 90 50;
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18
American Rural Festivals.

OF most respectable antiquity is
the custom OF celebrating Natures
largess to Mother Earth, Mt midsum-
mer, by pageant in which the
beneficiaries adorn themselves with
garlands, to ride, drive. or walk in
joyous procession. 20, it's the
merry time !" wrote old Stevenson in
1861, wherein honest neighbors
made good cheer. and God Is glori-
fled in His blessings on the earth"
Variants of this custom were familiar
in many parts OF Engiand. and, curl
ously enough, their gradual disap-
pearance from the soil OF the mother
country seems to have been followed
by their appearance in full vigor in
Puritan America. For years past
our country. from Maine to Cali
fornia, has witnessed series OF sum-
mer rural fetes, variously conceived,
carried out with more or less atten-
ton to detail. each stamped wildly
with the color OF the region that
gave 1t birth, and all seeming to
have been fashioned without refer
ence to common original.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

and encouraging evidences Of Inn
provement are seen In ell directions.
Since Jan. !, 1895, up to the present
time. the increase In real estate sales
In the vicinity OF New York was 40
per cent, and In building permits 10
per cent. In Chicago the increase
in real estate sales was rs per cent. i,
and their increase In building per-
mits Az per cent, . greater increase
than there has been for the same pc.
Rod OF time for the last five years.
Figures In the last census present
o striking picture OF the home con-
ditions under which the mass OF
wageworkers in this country live.
One OF the recent bulletins shows
that out OF every 100 families In the
United States 81 hire their homes or
farms, 35 own them without incum-
brance, leaving l8 in every one hun
dred who own them with incum-
ORANGES. The proportion of the dwell
ers in the cities who own their homes
is. of course. smaller than this. In 420
cities and towns, having q population
OF from 5000 to 100, 900, GA In every
100 families hire their homes, IL
own them with membranes and
25 without membranes. 1t may
be predicted with confidence that
the next census will show even bet
ter record than this.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18


For 81 900. LASER oavlns Machines
Responsible fer Cheap euIIdIns.
[CopyrIght 1896 by the Cooperative
Building Association, N. VI
During the last few years the pro-
portion OF families who own their
own homes has been increased, owing
to the multiplication Of building and
loan associations. 1t IL no longer
necessary that . man should be pos
sessed of snug capital before he can
transform himself from . tenant into
Q householder.
There Is . mistaken idea very prev
alent that . small house that shall
be attractive enough for man OF
taste cannot be built for less than
81, 600 or %, 900. Less than half that
sum IL sufficient II 1t be judiciously
expended. Any amount OF money
can be squandered in non-essentiais
and In decorations that are as useless
as inartistic. In the main we only
require from q house, as from o man,
that it perform it's duty we'll and do
the things 1t was intended to In the
best way and be pleasing and grace
full in doing it.
A model home. IL 1t be skillfully
planned, can be erected for sur
prisingly small sum in these days.
The inventiveness OF Am orleans.
which has devised all sorts OF ma
chimes for joining and carpentering
to replace the expensive hand work,
has made this possible.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

Wise men who look to the future
are gradually availing themselves Of
the present conditions. The nearby
suburbs Of all cities are being built
up with inexpensive homes, and the
effect will soon be felt in the prob
lem OF municipal reform. The as
sertion does not need proof that the
householder Is better citizen, in
that he is more keenly alive to the
administration OF affairs, than the
dweller in rented house. He feels
that it is not mere privilege, but a
duty as we'll, to exercise the franchise
and to give keen scrutiny to the acts
Of public servants; he has personal
interest in the affairs of State-he is
householder and taxpayer; when
he speaks Of home-a veritable
"home" as distinguished from the
rented house-in his eye he has pic
tured pretty cottage something
like the one below.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18
LOVE OF GOD.

Love Of God, its presence quelling
All the strife of carnal day.
Flooding souls eternal vending
Onward, upward, home to Thee.
Love of God, it's sweetness yelling,
Lol a spring Of Joy see;
In Thy greatness like river
Coursing onward home to Thee.
Love of God, its influence swelling,
Streaming from Thy throne on high;
Blessing hearts immortal, tending
Onward, upward, home to Thee.
NJ. +. Doolittlc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18
Odd Accidents.

An ingenious boy of Hannibal, Mo-, has
succeeded in shooting a playmate with a
gun which had no trigger.
Andrew Coleman. of Athens, Ca, had
his eye put out, and later died, from the
effects of pin shot from child's toy gun.
J. M. Pike, the "Orchard King of
Kennebec," was loading cart in his barn
cellar when he saw the cart tipping up. He
sprang upon the pole too late to keep it
down, and the end of the pole pinned him
to the ceiling by the head. He couldn't
shout, but made some noise which attract
ed attention to him, and he was released.
Sewickley, Penn, has its council cham
Der over the lookup. When the latter was
cleared out recently so many bedbugs
climbed upstairs that they broke up the
next council meeting.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

A singular and exciting incident
took place at Stone Railway station,
Staffordshire, England, recently. 1t
appears that two hives Of bees had
been consigned toa station beyond
Stafford. The porter. in placing
the two hives in the guards van, ac-
cidentally knocked the tin bottom
from the hive. The bees filled the
guards van. making the guard beat
q hasty retreat, while the porters and
others who were in the immediate
vicinity also took to their heels and
ran. Several people were stung,
particularly one gentleman who had
journeyed across from the opposite
side OF the platform to get better
view. The train was delayed, and
ultimately had to proceed on It's
Quincy without the guards van.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18
WHEN THE TIDE IS COMING IN


Som chow, love. our boat sails lighter
Smoother. faster on the bay
Somehow, love, the sun shines brighter,
Softer, warmer thro' the spray
Somehow. love. the sky Is clearer.
God and man seem nearer kin
Somehow, even you are dearer
When the tide Is coming In!
"'Tis the spring Of life. amending
At the source of motion, dearr
"'Tis the stream of hope ascending
From the depths of ocean, dearr'
"'Tis the heart OF nature beating,
When the throbs Of life Begin
Earth and heaven gladly meeting,
When the tide is coming in!'
Somehow, love. your eyes are brighter,
Softer, warmer thro' the spray,
And your laughter ripples lighter
Der the whitecaps on the bay,
In our path no unge of sadness.
In our wake no shade Of sin,
For our hearts are filled with gladness
When the tide is coming in!
Minneapolis Journal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18
Financial Astronomy.

Sir Robert Ball, the famous English as
tronomer, has been reckoning the cost of
trip to the stars, supposing a celestial
railroad could be constructed. At the
rate Of cents per hundred miles, which
would never enable a company to pay
dividends, it would cost $3.S65, 900 900
for single fare and 5000 huge carts
would be needed to convey the number Of
half eagles required to defray expenses
At the rate of making change at certain
offices how many passengers would be
likely to catch the train?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

Mrs. Anna Collins, of Troy, Tenn, is
probably the oldest woman in the United
States. She was born In Robertson COun-
ty, Tenn, April z, 1888, and is therefore
in her 10Sth year. Her husband, Francis
Collins, was born March IL. 1901, and came
from South Carolina to West Tennessee
He was one Of the most noted Methodist
evangelists that was ever in the South.
1t is said of him that in one of his revival
meetings sucscnthusiasm was manifested
that there were in two weeks s45 CONVEX
sions and 456 accessions to the church.
Five children were born to Francis and
Anna Collins, two of whom are still living,
the eldest being man of three score and
six years. She has used tobacco con-
stantly for fifty-ive years. and is as strong
to-day as most women at the age of As.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18
love Makes a Giant Barber Pole.

At the entrance to Point Defiance park
stands fir tree at least $50 feet in height
and 6 feet in diameter at the, base At
the very apex of that sturdy trunk one day
last week shaft Of lightning, sirlick.
From the point where it first struck the
tree, straight down one side for fifty feet,
the bark was torn away from the. DO dy of
the tree, laying bare the surface of the
wood; thence as though actuated by some
spirit of mischief the bolt began H. spiral
course around the trunk, teaEing the bark
off for width of six inches, twice COM
pletely encircling the. tree in a. distance of
100 feet before entering the ground. Ia
moca Washington News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

The principal rooms and their
sizes. closets, etc., are shown by the
floor plans. Cellar under parlor and
hall. Loft floored for storage. Open
fireplace in dining room. Double
folding doors connect parlor with
hall and dining room. Another
chimney may be introduced in par
lor. The alcove of front bedroom
may be partitioned of for n hall bed
room with entrance directly from the
hall. A bathroom with q full or par
tial set OF plumbing may be intro
duced In the second story. The price
(S1, O5O) Is based on New York prices
for materials and labor, and in many
sections of the country the cost
should be less. Mantels, ranges and
heaters are not included In the esti-
mate, being left for the individual
builder to select.
Additional signs OF revivinR trade
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

the CutSo1e 81 oosporadoo.
The report comes from Tacoma, WASH,
that the cuticle Of Tom Blanck, desper-
ado who was killed few days ago, will be
tanned and made into pocketbooks While
IN Jail In Seattle, Blanck made wooden
imitation OF q pistol, with which he held
up the jailor and escaped. He was fol-
lowed by the jsilor and posse and killed.
rs he would not surrender. Exactly how
the pockctbooks win be disposed Of Is not
stated, but judging from the results Of
several enterprises of this kind IN the past,
the owners Of Blanck's skin will have no
difficulty in disposing OF their manufact-
ured stock.
One of the inhuman practices brought TO
light by the investigation set on foot by
Gen. Benjamin f. Butler into the affairs
of the Tewkesbury Mass. poorhouse was
the skinning Of dead patients and the
making Of souvenirs OF various kinds OF
the skins, for which the keepers or others
In the scsame found ready market. The
same state of affairs IL said TO have ex-
listed at the Ohio State prison, In Column
bus, fifteen years ago. Prisoners were
knocked in the head or shot on the slight
est provocation by the keepers and guards,
who were all banded together for the traf-
fic in human skin souvenirs. These out
RACES finally became SO fragrant that an in
vestigation was held, which resulted in the
turning out of all the keepers and guards
in the prison. None of the men was ever
prosecuted, as it was impossible to get
tangible evidence.
There must have been money in this
human skin traffic or the men engaged in
1t would not have taken such chances.
There are many persons whose morbid
tastes make them delight in the possession
of just such gruesome souvenirs, and 1t is.
not infrequent that some man of reck-
less, rowing disposition and checkered
past is seen proudly displaying tobacco.
pouch, purse or other pocket novelty {"
made from the skin of human being.
The use Of human skin in making small
articles that could be carried in ones.
pocket was quite common in Mexico and
the wild Southwest forty or fifty years ago.
1t is more than possible that some of the
possessors of these articles Haunted them
as an evidence of desperate and blood
curdling tendencies. During the French
revolution tanning of human skins was
common. and volumes of Rousseau's
works are said to have been bound in the
cuticle of those who had derided him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

Perhaps the best example of an English
word having two opposite meanings is the
word cleavc," which means to adhere
tenaciously, and, also, to separate by a
blow. The word "let" expresses him
drance as well us permission. I" Nervous
means strong as well as weak. Master "
is term applied to boy and also to his
teacher; and there are many other instan-
goo
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18
Population Of Great Britain.

The population Of Great Britain in 1894
according to the returns of the registrar
general, was 3S,776.154, England and
Wales having 3O.O6O,783, Scotland, A.
124,691, and Ireland, 4.59O,7O The
birth rate for the year, in England and
Wales, was 1915 per 900, . per 1000
less than the mean for the previous ten
years, and declared to be the smallest on
record. The death rate, 1915 per 1000,
was also the lowest on record, being 1.5
per 1000 less than the previous lowest
rate, that for 1888, and 2.6 lower than the
ten year average.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

IIr SC | iOOT
70 build this house would cost
about 81 $50.
General dimensions-Width thro'
dining room and kitchen, % feet G
inches; depth, including veranda, 33
feet 6 inches.
Heights of stories-Cellar, 6 feet q
inches; first story, 8 feet, 6 inches |;
second story, 8 feet.
Exterior NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
stone and brick; first and second
stories, gables and roofs, shingles.
Interior finish-Two coat plaster;
soft wood flooring, trim and stairs.
Interior woodwork painted colors to
suit owner.
Colors-Body, all shingles dipped
and brush coated in OIL Trim
painted white. Roof shingles dip
ped and brush coated red. Sashes
painted bronze green; blinds, Colon
ial yellow; veranda and porch floors
and ceilings, oiled.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

Practical experiments have now
satisfied some OF our best electricians
that telephony from the new to the
old world is practical with mass
wires for service, to separate cities
at one and the same time. Wires
adjusted to this purpose have already
been tested, and are being drawn fol
86, 600 miles Of service.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

II you want the bees to visit your gar
den and II you know any thing of plant
life, you are aware that they are necess-
ity, invite them by having plants which
bear blue blossoms. Sir John Lubbock
says they manifest decided preference for
that color.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

Jest put it in the paper,
And put IL 80 TIL win
The quick attenshun kindly
o. 70 ks wot's got the tin.
Thur hain't no fresh made butter
Mar new laid eggs each day;
Thur visturs o. the landscapes
Don't stretch In dreams away.
No daisies In the meai ers.
No dimplin'. purlin rills,
No underlatin' pastur' lan's
Arisin' inter hills.
I did thet-style last summer
b gum thev went away,
An left me wi a mortgage,
FIR b. gosh! they didn't pav.
New York Herald
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

Nearly all the glass ewes used In
the world are made in Thuringia
Germany.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-18

dU OlCe.
"What sort OF voice was the voice
OF the man in the grove that even
ing?' / asked with all the unconcern
which l could assume.
But the Judge and my learned
brother on the other side, and the
jury-and more especially the fore
man of the jury-grasped at once the
Importance OF the question. I saw
that fact visible; the strained look
OF attention on all their faces as they
breathlessly awaited the answer.
The die was cast. However the an
swer might be favorable or unfavor-
able to the prisoner at the bari saw
| l was bound, and would be obliged
to pursue the matter to the end. /
had the occupants OF the jury box
particularly under my gaze. /
watched. as every counsel does, the
effect Of each statement on the jury,
so far as that effect mapifests itself
on their faces. / noticed that the
foreman OF the jury-a rather young
man, with self-absorbed manner
listened for the answer OF the blind
witness to my question with the
| most intense and painful anxiety.
The reply OF the witness follow ed
quickly on my question.
:" 1T was deep voice. said the
blind witness.
How my heart jumped nj the an
sweri Here was the first important
point for the defense!
90 Would YOU recognize that voice
again?'I asked. The witness sale
Yes, and every one believed him, fol
the extraordinary keenness Of hearing
In the blind is we'll known fact.
began to entertain some hope for tn,
prisoner.
"'My lord I said, turning to th'
Judge, i should like the prisoner Il
speak o few words. / am sure yos
recognize how essential 1t 10 for th'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-14
AN EVENING WITH BACH.

An attentive and cultured audience
were delightfully."- entertained last even
ing by the pupils of Peace Institute.
1t was an evening with Bach and
Handel and Scarlatti, and for the lovers
of those music masters.
A charming feature was the brief
life-sketches of the masters told APP
preciatively and in excellent style.
These recitals have an educational
value not easily over-estimated.
The musical faculty of Peace Insti-
tute is moving along advanced lines.
The programme: BY Bach: Partita
in c. Minor Miss Knox; My Heart
Ever Faithful" Miss Mangum; Inven-
ton, Miss Ramsay; Fugue, Miss Tim
berlake.
BY Handel: Clique, sarabande, Cor
rente, Miss Guion; Angels Ever Bright
and Fair" Miss McKinnon; Harmon
ious Blacksmith. Miss Witherspoon
20. Let My Tears Flow" Miss Albright
BY Ccarlatti: (a) Bourre; (b) Cour-
ante.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-14
CITY IN BRIEF.

One plain drunk received twelve
hours in the city cooler yesterday.
Two convicts were brought in from
Pitt county yesterday, three from Cra-
ven, and two from Forsyth
Governor Carr has appointed Arson
S Taylor, Washington c., commits
sioner of deeds for North Carolina.
Tom Virgins, the colored deaf mute
who has for thirty years been employ
ed by the city, and who was we'll
known to many Raleigh citizens is
dead.
The Monday Evening Club will
hold it's next regular meeting Monday
night. Justice w J. Montgomery, Miss
Battle and Mr. j. W. Bailey will read
papers.
The Cary lumber company is work
ing day and night to fill it's orders, and
the Harrison wagon company has or
ders ahead that will keep them at work
until the middle of January.
The certificates of stock in the new
Mechanics Dime Savings Bank are
very handsome. The stock is in great
demand. Commander Lacy received
bids for nineteen shares of the stock
yesterday, but none was offered.
Register of Deeds Rogers has sent
out to all the school committeeman in
Wake county the order of the County
Commissioners that the maximum
salary to be paid to teachers of the first
grade shall, from the first of January,
1896 be fixed at forty dollars" and call
ing attention TO section % of the school
laws.
Special Agent Leard said yesterday
that he had not been notified OF. cut
in rates by the Seaboard Air Line. The
Southern association decided this week
to make lower rate to Atlanta for the
remainder of the Exposition. The
Southern announce the $10.45 rate from
Raleigh every day, instead of Tuesdays
and Thursdays. The Exposition closes
December 3lst. Crowds of Northern
people are going South now, and they
take advantage of the opportunity to
see the show.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-14
THE SENTENCES PRONOUNCE
Punishment for Convicted prisoners
How Judge seymour Dealt Our Jus
ficp.

Punishment for Convicted Prisoners
How Juage Sevmonr Dealt our Jus
tice.
Judge Seymour yesterday morning
adjourned the Federal Court until Jan
uarY.
The following were sentenced;
Wiley d. Sims, 30 days in Durham
county jail and 500 fine.
Elijah Townsend, 80 days in Person
county Jail and 500 fine.
James Murchison, 80 days in Dur
ham county Jail and 500 fine.
Stephen Jones, 80 days II Person
county jail and 800 fine.
Elan Johnson, 30 days in Johnston
county jail and 800 fine.
James Marlboro. Judgment suspended
on doctors certificate.
Naylor Boggett, 30 days in Sampson
county jail and 500 fine.
Berry Oldham, / months in Chatham
county jail and 81, 900 fine.
Peter Bell. 80 days in Chathanl coun-
ty jail and 500 fine.
Tom Peed, 30 days in Person county
Jail and 500 fine.
benjamin r. Goss 30 days in Gran
vile county jail and 500 fine.
James +. Gates, Is months in the
penitentiary and 81 900 fine.
Charles f. Gates, 30 days in Person
county jail and 500 fine.
Grant Cameron. 30 days in Person
county Jail and 500 fine.
Louis Holder, judgment suspended
on being an old man.
Lewis Davis, 80 days in Wake county
jail and 500 fine.
Cain McLain, 30 days in Wake county
jail and 500 fine.
Vicey McLain, 30 days in Wake com-
" jail and 500 fine.
John Evans, 90 days in Richmond
county Jail and 500 fine.
Noah Walters. 30 days in Richmond
county jail and 800 fine
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-14
Y. NJ. C. A.

The Ladies' Auxiliary held large
and enthusiastic meeting yesterday
evening at the rooms of the associa.
ton. Secretary Overton outlined the
plan for the new years reception
which is to be rendered to the young
men of the city, and the ladies have
arranged TO receive callers and serve
refreshments, both afternoon and
evening. Full announcements will be
published as soon as completed.
The executive committe of the board
hold a special meeting at 1880 this
evening.
: The meeting for men on Sunday af-
ternoon will be held at O'Clock, not 4
w. s. Primrose is one of our best
speakers and his address will be on
The Right Standard" This is a time
~ topic and will be one worth hearing