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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16
WEATHER AND cnops.

The past week was generally slightly
wprmer than usual over the entire cotton
belt, save In Northwestern Arkansas.
where It was slightly cooler. The excess
IN temperature was greatest from Gem
trail Tennessee eastward over the Caro-
llnas, averaging from to degrees daily.
The rains OF the week were generally
uneVenly distributed, aud were heaviest
In portions OF the eastern half OF tho
belt, ana only In excess Of a normal week
ly fall IN localities In the western half
hut little rain fell IN Texas. Northwest
Louisiana, good portion OF Arkansas.
Tennessee and Mississippi, and In North
ern Alabama.
Cotton Is suffering for rain Ia greater
portion OF Texas. but the dry weather
was favorable TO the crop IN Arkansas
and Northwest Louisiana. while tho crop
appears 10 be fruiting better and showing
u slight Improvement over the greater
portion Of the eastern half Of the belt,
except over Northern Florida, where Il
is In an unsatisfactory condition.
TeNas-Thc weather has continued too
dry for cotton. which II suffering for
rain, except over Northwest Texas Cot
ton Is opening very slowly. consequently
very little has been picked. The wenther
has been favorable for the corn crop In
most sections. The rice crop IL doing
we'll
DEMONSTRATION favorable and cotton
Improved. all upland cotton is fruiting
well, aud Is promising but lowlHnd cotton
Is not fruitlnR well, and there II much
complaint OF bottom hollis rotting. Corn
excellent; reports from nearly every
county In the State Indicate the largest
crop for several years. Dry weather need
ed Tor all crops, and for saving hay and
fodder
Mishssippi--Rainfall generally deficient
and nlore needed north. Cotton slightly
improved, bolls opening slowly. some
shedding. rust and blight worms IN the
valley, but not general. Corn damaged
by drouth In north Much fodder and
hay saved. Cane grinding begun. Mead
ows and puatures fine,
Alabama-Warm days. accompanied by
abundant sunshine and occasional showers
has Improved crops, Cotton improving
and bolla forming nicely now, Old corn
made and abundant; young corr good,
but needs general rain 10 mature. Scr
ghufn, potatoes tufnips, ground and Held
peas excellent. Hay being saved abund-
antly
deorgia-Rainfall uncyonly distributed
and temperature hFh. Corn made In
southern and nearly 70 IN northern lnun-
tiesi conditions and prospects for Il large
Yield are excellent Fodder pulling well
advanced IN south aud c9mmenced In
north. Cotton maturing SLOWLY: ls shed
ding. and some blight reported.
flnrlda--Ruins not 30 heavy ~ on prev
ious week. though the cotton plGnt over
the western and, northern dlAtrictI con-
tlnues IA an unsatisfactory condition. ~
indicated Wy rust. Shedding aud grass
Corn excellent. with cane. peas. potatoes
and rice satisfactory.
South Caroiina-Pi Plenty NJ rain where
needed has advanced frop prospects ma
trrialy. Cotton improved. nithopsn N'il
shedding somes average condition. ami
prospective yield OF cotton excellent. Cano
tutnips, peas and aueet potatoes are fair.
IfiNe very promlihnR.
North Caroiinl--Warm sunny wfek,
Wits beneficial showers favo-able. though
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

schulenburg. Texas. August 10. Fayettc
Council, American Legion OF Hlnnr, was
instituted here last night by V. n Bailey
grand secretary Of the order, ~ ratla
Texas, with the following Iinrarr Fred
lebcling, commander George Al. johnson
Vice commander. II. O. NogelHang, ora
tor Ernst Ooeth, paHi commander. WIN.
T.. Perlit2. secretary ChaH II Rose. col.
lcctor Richard a. worth. Treasurer. kob-
crt MeNntt. chaplain; Alec HlrsCd. guile
Robert w. Willlama. warden, Rudolph
Nordhausen. sentry: Mrs. Josephine Rich.
ter, MIS-. Margarctha Walters and Mrs.
Ailnna Huhman. trustees.
This order was fouliad "a BOSTON. Mass
IN December. 1873 aud 70 date ~ last pub
iished report, June 20 OF this year. had
paid to the orphans and dapsndSnta Of
It's deceased members, i10rr than $50 Oei. 800
nearly ,3.VD.Ooo Of which has been paid Ia
the beneflclarles Of deceased Texas men,
bers,
Grand Secretary Bailey viii institute an
other council at Welmar tonight.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16
rmnY nnAD rHla rosr,


hiNiN "" - 'N''Ah'A'" afH''"'
Beaumont TeNas. Augual h-ncaler-
day morning The Post published the de-
scriptinu Of wesley johnson, negro,
wanted IN Houston tor burslnrlslng the
safe Of II, A, Booth n Bro, in mat olV.
THIS afternoon Wesley johnson Ia IN jan
Ia this CITY awaiting an oittor TO escort
him hack TO Houston. Johnson arrived
IN beaumont Monday night win $50 III
his pockets aud ruosday he was arrested
by Anthony MileH' coiofeu 'oleemnn,
ON u charge ot gaming, lie was convicted
on this charge and paid hi1 inc, hut had
scarcely got out OF the eluiaAes Of the
officers when The PoAt containing his
description and sotting forth that he was
wanted In Houston arrived oficor Miles
ngain started ON his iran nnd thio after
noon landed him behind ,he bars. Wh,n
jailed johnson admitted that IN Wns the
man doArrlhed IN The post, On MS ptr-
son was found thr1c shirt shiiH, one din-
mond and two pearl rings Win settings,
and heavy gold ring with Hat stone
setting, He admits to stealing a watch
from the safe of II. a. Booth, hut says
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16
TEXAS IMPROVEMENTS.



Cameron, Texas, August 1.-THE Link
Line has not reached Cameron yet. but
the growth OF the city has not been
affected by Its delay. AT no time has
Cameron experienced such Improvements.
During the summer the following resi-
dences, stores and various improvements
have been madei DR.. CAss is building a
handsome residence on Church street at
cost pf 5000; Sheriff Buckets now rest
dence will cost $500; Mrs, j. w. Davis
has completed the most modern residence
In town at 5000; r. Il, Beaver has moved
TO his new residence, which cost $3.50 ].
~ barber is building $500 home: c. II.
Ruby has completed his residence cost
5000; those are all two story handsome
residences, Miss Ada Henderson is build.
ing u neat cottage at 1880. ]. S. Holy.
John NJ. Heily and J. O. Nohor have made
extensive improvements on their resi-
dences.
J, e. Reno has furnished two desirable
brick store houses on Bolton street;
lleny sampson built new stable and
repaired their two adjoining ones: John
NJ. and j. d. Heny are building the
largest store In town. II will be 8sxgi0
feet with Iron front and plate glass
windows.
The new compress will be completed by
September at $4,000. Goldthwalte & 90
have repaired their gin. making II In
ferior to none. The $4,000 jail will be
finished within a short time. There are
also other improvements being made
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

fathers pursued, without just cause Of
reason. They did not realise the i'm
portnnce Of thinking. reading and ascer.
Thinning why such was the case In former
years. but we venture 20 assert. that.
that day has passed. New factors have
come into our midst which have changed
the destiny Of agriculture and made farm
ing the most cnyiahle occupation.
The enlightenment Of the nineteenth
century, with its great depth of thought.
its varied scientific researches and its
numerous inventions have placed agri-
culture forever above the drudgery that
has stismatizcd its honorcd name through
so many centuries. And now when every
thing is so favorable. let us embrace the
opportunity and press forward TO win
the palm, bearing in mind that the same
characteristic and habit which leads to
success in other pursuits are more Ger
tuTe. A. NJ. Soule.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

The burglar WAS Ahrond Hut sc-
rured OnI, sninII mooly.


Brenham, ToGas. August li.--Thrre were
Ioveral burglaries last night and small
amounts wore stolen from dlncrant
places. Jim Marbles residence was en-
tered and watch valued nt f2h was
stolen, together with some small change
The burglar was pretty deliberatoi ne III
a lamp and after securing whit booty no
could he carried the lamp into tho yard
aud went Off and left It burning At
James BnlIs the burglar secured a,.h.
Several other residences were entered hut
nothing OF much value was taken. A.
II. NJ. Loclridge'H he was discovered by
Mrs. Hll, mother-ln-law OF Mr.. Lock-
ridge, who screamed and alarmed the
household. Tho burglar. young negro
with black pants and white shirt. jumped
out OF the window and escaped. Sheriff
league was notified and In u short While
WAS on the ground with his dogs. The
animals at once took the trail from the
point where the burglar was aten TO
leave the house, ind began running In a
southwesterly direction. They stopped at
the home OF Nancy Love. negro woman.
Her son. Scott Williams, was ut home and
his dress and appearance answered tho
description OF the burglar and he vas
carried to jail. wllllams denies that be
was out OF the house AZ all during the
night Ho waE q former resident Of
Brenham. but is now u citizen OF Calves.
ton and only came here recently 10 asst
his mother.
The glass show window OF G. W. Hers
saddlery establishment was broken lust
night presumably by some malicious rer-
son. as nothing has been missed ron
the window or store.
The agricultural implement factory
closed down last night until such time
ns the board OF directors zee Ut TO resume
businesH. IL Is stated that there Will be
some change In the management.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16
HE WOUNDED A DEVILFISH,
The Fish Made a Vicious Dash for
His Prosecutor.
GIVEN A LIFE TERM FOR RAPE
The Victim was n Little Giri-rrairie
Fires In the wcst-Denths
From Smallpox.

velasco. Texas August H.--For several
days past an immense octopus or devil
fish has beei swimming around the outer
ends of the jcttes, causing considerable
commotion now and then among other
fish, especially with the larger ones such
as rock fish, tarpon and pornoise.
One OF the men working ON the ietties
took Winchester ride out with him
yesterday morning. hoping 10 get an OPP
portunity 10 shoot and capture tho mon
stcr, No sooner had they arrived than
the devil nsh was discovered floating near
the surface OF the water about htty teet
from the jetty, evidently asleep. or walt
INK FOR prey. The man awaited his chance
when part OF the monsters back was eA-
posed above tho water, and fired, The
bail must have hit It's mark, rs the ilsh
plunged mndly forward, lashlns the
water into a foam with ita eight lonG
powerful arms and ran upon the jetty,
seemingly after the man who had shot ",
II came with sufflcient force to throw
itself about halt way out uf the water on
to the ietty, and threw spray and foam
for distance OF nfty feet across the
jetty and ON the rock barges lying on The
inner side. After one or two violent
pluugcs the octopus managed TO get on
OF the jetty, back into the water and
swan on at a. rapid rntc. lowing a
streak Of foam behind II. luckily only
this one man had gone to shoot the ilsh
the others having gone to work, u any
number OF them had been present when
the octopus ran up on the trtty snllo Of
them would surely have been Killed ~
It ran toward the lefty the man with ,hc
gun saw that II would surely strike, and
fearing that he might yet struck OF
caught by ono Of ita arms, mndo haste to
grt away. hut luckily Slipped nad toll
behind huge rock Just IN ilne TO let
~ La a. ii nv
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Temple. Tcxas. August 1.-THE 81, Louls
Republics party OF tourists engaged IA
writing up Texas. arrived IN Temple
yesterday morning 81 their special cars.
They were met at the station shortly
after arriving by some Of Temples cltl-
scns and driven over the city. after which
they were entertained at the New Park
House FOR dl0ner. The party devoted the
afternoon 10 gathering data. The per-
sonnel OF the party Is A. X, Hammond.
J. ~. NnokolA. Jr,, G. v. king. J,
hampton, sullivan aud O. N. BiKgaeH.
James Duncan. awitchman In the
Santa Re yards had the misfortune yes
ietday 10 looe a part Of his foot from a
car while passing over II while he was
nwitchinR IN the yard lie was removed
10 the hospital and Ia doing as well ~
can be expected.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16
rnE DEATH ROLL.

Palestine, Texas, August n.-Mr. ID. A.
Akin died this evening at o'clock. from
brain affection though for some timo
he had not been well and II was plain 10
see that "uncie Dave" was going down.
rled twice. and leaves widow aud several
grown children lie was a pioneer NOR
chant here. and at the time OF his death.
q member of the firm OF Akin a. Broyle-
No man stood better IN the community
be will be deeply mleacd-nnd tomorrow.
a large c0pcourse OF sorrylng friende ana
relatives Will follow his remains 70
their last resting place. and whisper
Pence to his ashes'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Hampstead, Texas, August A--In the
district court today John Lookrti. mo-
gro about 70 years old, was gisen sen
tsnoe OF ninety-nine years for rape com
nitted upon Fannie l.atson. q negro girl.
u years Old
kliing of WIN Brown in March. 1874.
Wright IL a young EnEliehman and was
working w restaurant at The time he
committed the deed. Brt WI. who Vas
Killed. was a son Of Captain II. 81,
BROWN. ono OF the most prominent attor-
neys n fhs Hampstead bar by order OF
tn, district Judge a constable Ia planted
within the door Of the court room. who
IL searching every me upon entering FOR
concealed weapons. This precautionary
order VIII be In effect ~ Ions as TIE
trial lasts.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

I.ocilhart Tezas. August ia.-An ARRAY
occurred at Dale. seven miles east OF here,
last night. IN which a. J. NienrT WAS
very dangerously. " not fatally. stabbed
both prominent and respectable white
citizens NJ the county. No arrests as
yet.
The negro. While wade. who killed
Henry IiiEhtower at Martindair. on sun
day. was not Jailed IN Lockbart. Ne re-
ported By the f.uiing Post correspondent
but was taken 10 the segiin jail
Fourteen prisoners are now confined IN
the Locksart jail. charged with various
felonies.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

dron,h am rr.vou. a. .o,o .o,.,o,.
Cotton vrra,v ,,nnro,ysd. sr,,iIipg l,n,,.r
and with a late IAN WIN yield a good
crop Corn prospects sun spiendld. Fod.
der pulling begun, Tobacco cures ,,Nccl-
Lent Turnips and crimson clover eng
planted. Rice and field peas nnc.
Tennesses-acneraly warm and dry
weather promoted growth VI healthy
nature aud haytns Early corn assured
late corn promsing, but Is needing rain
IN portions OF central and western owl
sions. Tobacco. promises good yield.
Cotton Is making better growth. I'm
, ni crop OF miiiet saved. osher crops
i'h''
,,,. -.
hulihk, AukuAt h'-h"aVy rains zen
norm anu west OF heFe yesterday even
ing
Hampstead. August IA good shower
ION mere TINS evening, the hrst In nve
weeks
Joaserand, August A.-rhe weather still
continues hot and dry. Crops are now
damaged for lack OF rain there being no
indications at this writing.
ualletsvnie Aupnst 4. cotton IL n,su.
inr rapidlv and a numher Of haias ar,
sold here daily New corn sells at 81
cents per bushel.
A,rcra 1,.xa. A,.,,., - ar,,...
pcari,s iii sav ~, Leu ,,,,r,, a. dnIn,.
vrent anmags a. ,ho ca,,nn ,rn,, ,sns
e',1nol 4" - ,,..-,,,,. e'''N" TWP -"
hearhe august li'-rhe weather Il eN-
tf.suen nov hna ury anu ihe stock Is
sa.,l ',,s IT. IT. 49, lHv uvi, worm Is nv
VIZ ~ VIZ oos'91 anu WI 40 CONSUL
'i""ie "a''"se III 'h'H section
Elyln, August 1.-THE weather eontn-
ues exceedingly dry and hot rain Is badly
needed cotton is injured every day for the
want OF rain; stock water getting scarce;
we iprmets are very uespohdenti cotton
orop VIII DC cut quite snort OF the cr,p
OF lNi'
Corpus Christi, August H,--No prospects
OF rain yet, and farmers are suffering
considerably. a gentleman, who has about
leo acres In cotton, yesterday Informed
| The fost reporter that he did not expect
to make more than an eighth OF bale
to tho acre,
Bartlett, August 1.-THE weather for
| the past few days has been very hot and
sultry; rain would be of great bencut;
owing 10 the hot and dry weather rottun
Ia opening and already several bales have
been brought to market. ana the general
marketing Of cotton viii be about ten days
earlier than expected
georre,o,n Aurust IA --ov.r mi, tpcb
| Of rain ION hero inst eveninf, ,vblrh wna
| general aver Williamson .nuutv mas
| hclned out tho did cotton =, m in,,tt,r,,-
| ble value ana ips,tres n TIM evan mas
! was tbrratenrI Min destructior sntirrlv'
| II Is the nrst rain OF consequence since
June 70.
Ievett Auoust 70 -1,hc iriversai report
| from many farmers iivInp In mis- ao,siun
! M that the boil worms arc rtiInine me
cotton. some OF tbe brightert prospeots
| for n fuu sro,, r,n m, ,not.rialr,s mo
an utter failure Both farmer ana MGR.
chant alike nrs blue ana 1espnnticnt aver
| mo nutlook
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16
LOUISIANA NEWS.

Plaquemlne-At the solnqne ,tore, IA tho
lower part Of the second war1. II negro
named Payton Doakes vas nnot ard killed
IN drunken row by a strange negro cali.
ms himself Coleman. who escaped.
New Orleana--Captain Christopher Col
ieln, until lately one OF ,he Oldest ana
best known members " The New C,,tnns
police force, died al his home on clouei.
between burgundy and Rampant streets
Monday.
Alexandria--A negro, West Jackson,
aged % years. was jailed here for having
broken into the Texas and Pacific ticket
office at seAa station, twenty-threp miles
from here. on Saturday night Luckily
there was only 81 or s. In the cash drawer
at the time. lie eonfesses the crime.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

ordered prohibition election held for
Houston county at all tho regular voting
places IN snid county on Thursday. Sep
TENDER i2 1896. There were rrescn. Ut
said meeting Hon. A. A. JudEe. prssidlrg
and full board OF commissioners, WIN
the exception OF G. n. iEbell. conriission-
cr precinct No. 4. who IL very III at his
homo In the eastern part OF tho county.
Very little interest IA oeing manifested In
the election. flN
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16
4 NEW QUARRY


ucorgotown. Texas August il-Eey,
Isaac Sellers, pastor OF the Iirat nupilst
church, began camp muntlil3 ON tha
Old Fair Groundn today The singing
win be conducted by Mi. Nhllio G, Hart.
the famous singer, who accompanied Ma
1or Penn Va his numerous meetings In
this State. aud delighted no many peeulA
WITH his suporb voice. A great omtpour-
ing Of grace " expected to be the result
OF this meeting and large crowds are
attending tho pprvlfpH
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Hnstr0O, TCNI6. AuHust I1-A ncgrO
hoy on the jim olive farm, near town.
was shot accidentally through the head
yesterday evening He was playing on
the floor and shook the pistol from o
shelf, the fan causing II to 10 on. The
wound Il very serious
Homer Ooloy and Jim johnson had q
difficulty yesterday evening. In which sef-
erai shots were EXCHANGED but nobody
bond
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

HailetsVillt, Texas, August H'-Distrlct
court is grinding away on tho civil docket.
Allen VS. San Antonio and Aranuas Pass
Railway company Is now en- trial. He
asks damages IN tho sum OF 3l5,o05 on ac-
count OF having been taken from IoalSum
to Fulshear TO work and then not being
given work and refused return trauspor-
tation, etc.
Tomorrow tho criminal docket viii be-
called and vigorously pushed IN order 10
dispose OF the cases. there being NUM-
Der for tfiaI
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Ltllng, Texas August IA proiracied
meeting which Is being largely attended.
Is Ia progroHs al Prairie Lea. six miles
west Of tho city.
Roy j. II, Goddy Of Lockhart Il con-
Quoting revival at the Baptist church
In this city, aasiatcd by Rev. j. Il. Groom,
the pastor,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Temple. Texas, August H-Curtain n.
G, Wright has closed the contract for
new brick livery stable on Eighth street
10 occupy 9ONilO feet, and VIII cover more
ground than any building In Temple.
Work will be begun as soon as material
can be had
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Lociyhart, Texas, August 1i,-Thc Bar
list mvoung at the Arhor continues To
attract large congregational and ilcy, j,
NJ. Gaddy gustains his reputation as "A
furceful ana earnest pulpit orator
Protraotcd meetings are In progress In
various sections of the county and all
are more than usually HdccesHfui,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Hearne Texas. August II The city has
granted franchises for telephone oX-
| change ana for water works. The tolc-
phone line Will be In operation by October,
and the waterworks Will be put in by
| LnnlnrY L
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Alvin. Texas, August Han old gentle
man named Cannon. father Of Mrs. o.
DeGreet. died at The Northern hotel to-
day OF consumption. lie came here two
months ago from Kansas In search Of
health
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Rockdale. Texas, August ii.-Mrs, Fam
ME H. Brennan. wife Of Mr., y. A. Brep-
nan. superintendent Of tha public school
Ia this city, died last might after a pro-
tracted illneas and Will be buried this
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Orange, Texas, August H.--At s o'clock
This avenipg, az the residence of The
brides parents, Mics Lee Austin and Mr..
rhtis Benson were united IA mhrriNse.
Rev. w. w. Watts prsfofmins the oef-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Custer. BraEoria County, August a.
AIR. Tom Mcintyre aged p years. died
This morning with sunstroke. lie was
buried this evening.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

Quiniana. Texas, August ii-Mr. II. d.
ollauscn died AZ his home here ysster-
day evening. DECEASED leaves large
family 10 mourn his LOSE.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-16

oulntana. Texas. August ii.-Mra J, NJ.
kennedy OF this place died this morn
Ing