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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
IN THE SENATE.
q, cong List OF NotarleS Public APP
pointed-Proceeding

Aus e. Tex. April 26.-The govern
or's pn 'S,e secretary. Mr.. Bowman,
brought - he senate message from
the eNecut. e asking advice and con-
sent In the appointment of a long
list of notaries public.
on motion of Senator Sheriff. the
senate took up house bill to prevent the
malicious sowing OF johnson grass
upon the land Of another. making it
a mlsdemeanor.
The bill was discussed briefly and
passed with amendments striking out
the provisions applying 10 thistles and
Bermuda grass.
on motion of Senator Lasker SEN
ate bill to amend the charter of Gal
weston was taken up and passed.
on motion of Senator Lewis senate
bill to amend the charter of San An
tonic was taken up and passed
on motion of Senator Dean the senate
tC ok up house bill to grant a certificate
for 1880 acres OF land TO the widow
of p. w. Hamphrles, who served in
the Texas revolution.
After some discussion the bill passed.
under suspension OF the rules.
on motion of Senator Steele the
senate took up and passed house bill
TO amend the law so as to limit the
age for working the public road from
81 to As.
House Joint resolution to amend the
constitution so as to permit the state
10 borrow the permanent school fund
TO Invest in farms upon which to work
state convicts was taken up and pass
ed.
House bill for the relief of John A.
Caplen was ordered to third reading
On motion of Senator Atlee the SEN
ate took up house Joint resolution 10
amend the constitution, so as 10 re-
quire foreigners desiring to vote upon
a declaration Of intention to become
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

of the bill a call of the house was or
dered. The call. however, developed
the fact that there were no unex lusel
absentees, and the vote was taken aud
the bin passed.
House bill providing for the organiza-
tlon OF school districts lying partly In
two or more counties was taken up
and passed under suspension Of rules.
Senator BOwser called UP the motion
made by Senator Dibrell 10 reconsider
the vote by which the senate passed
the bill to amend the code OF criminal
procedure so as TO provide that the
court OF appeals may refuse TO re-
verse cases upon technicalities where
substantial Justice has been done.
The motion to reconsider prevailed.
and upon the question OF again finally
passing the bill the ayes prevailed
and the bill was passed.
Senator Bowse' moved to reconsider
the vote by which the bin passed, and
moved to table the motion to recon-
slider.
a call Of the house was ordered. but
a full senate was developed, and the
motion to table prevailed
The free conference committee on
the Reiger union label bill made n
report, which was adopted.
The free conference committee on the
bill to Increase the school tax reported
an agreement changing the bill so as
to make 1t 20 cents ON the SlOO vaiua-
ton for the year 1895. and is cents
for each year thereafter.
Senator Colqultt moved that the re-
port be not adopted, and said that
the minority OF the committee and the
majority OF the senate had not been
fairly treated by the majority Of the
committee.
Senator Preslcr said the trouble with
Senator COlqultt was that he thought
the minority ought 10 ruie-the tan
wag the dog Several. meetings of
the committee were held, OF ali OF
which the minority had frn notice,
and he hoped the report would be
adopted
The motion to adopt the minority
report was tabled, and the maiori,
~ report was adopted. The senate took
up the Coastal channel bill and con
CURED in the house amendments there.
to. Adjourned to 10 tomorrow.
Belts with large buckles Of oxldize,
silver are very much In vogue. DR.
Prices Baking Powder, the house
mothers best ally. is always honoret
/ and sought for
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
KENTUCKY LYNcHING,

Springfield, KY April 26.-George
pay, a disreputable negro. was hung
near Iensonton, seven miles from here.
Ipy whiteoaps last night. Some time
'ago Ray was taken from his home and
.unmereifully whipped and ordered to
ileaye the country. He paid no atten-
'tion to the order and continued his
act. OF lawlessness. Ray also threa %
.ened number of prominent men,
whom he charged with having a hand
IN the whipping. The officers have
;oeen unable to capture him until yes
>terday, when he was arrested and
brought TO town and placed under
Guard. His trial was set for today
5Ihe mob was composed of unknown
-men.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

Denver, Colo, April 26.-'The News an
|nounees today that deal has been made
between the Florence OIL and Refining
company and the Continental oil company
|py which the kerosene war OF several years
|tanalng has been brought TO close. Ac-
|vnuing 70 the agreement. 1t is said that
|,ne continental will purchase the entire
|pMuet or the Florence company In re-
Eastern oil out OF the Western market, and
ny ne ehtlre supply for Colorado, wyoming,
,nh Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Idaho
dha arizona will come from the Florence
Ti,i The Wholesale price of kerosene
ea,Ion Immediately. The oil fields OF the
.basnre West Will be prospected as never
gia,e There are at present in the Florence
,n,.,,,t' ABOUT 1000 producing wells. and the
fels day. "u' -0" ~ saw '''i
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

ST, Louis April 26.-Flrst Rnce--siN
furlonps. maiden, selling Valdmnr
won. Bonita second, Edward third.
Time 1872
Second Race-Four and a half fur
longa Mother Of Pearl won. Shcnan-
doah Boy second, Venture third. Time,
$50.
Third Race--Six and half furlonga,
purse: Safe Home won, brakeman Sec
ond Eagle Bird third Time. 1877.
Fourth ROcc-Flve furlOngs, selling:
Emperor Billet won. Proverb second,
Dunlap third. Time. f:05 "a.
Firth Race-Sx fuIlongs. selllng; Lit
tie Nell won. Nellie x. second, Russell
Gray third Time, 1:20 "a.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

Austin, Tex, April 2G.-Judge ], A.
Lucky, OF Vernon, n leading lawyer OF
that city. is here attending to cases In
the higher courts
Hon. W. j. j, Smith, OF Dallas, re-
porter OF the Fifth district court OF
civil appeals. is here looking after his
claim against the state
Tom Matthews, prominent young
attorney OF Wichita Falls, rs here.
Colonel L. A. Whntley, OF Huntsville.
superintendent OF the penitentiarics,
is here today on business trip.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

citizens to make such declaration at
least twelve months before being all
lowed to vote.
Senator Dibrell moved to strike out
twelve months and insert six months.
The amendment was defeated and
the resolution was passed to a third
reading.
House bill to change the time of
holding court N the Th!rty-ninth Ju-
dicial district was passed.
House bill to amend the road law
for Rusk. Smith and other counties
was passed.
House bill to amend the law fixing
the fees of sheriffs and constables in
misdehneanor cases was taken up,
amended by adding the emergency
clause. and passed.
House bill to authorize the Fort
Worth and Denver railroad to fund
its outstanding debt was taken up.
On the question OF the final passage
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

on the first night OF the tie-un on the
fee bill, is In the custody OF the senate
committee on labor. This labor lien
bill Is the best of its kind ever COM
gidered by Texas legislature. and has
been standing party pledge for years,
The senate committee has not yet con-
eidered the bill. and It Is likely that 1t
Will be permitted TO die In the senate.
Powerful enemies OF the bill. among
mill and mine owners have made
n persistent fight on this measure. and
they are in high spirits today over the
gloomy prospects OF favorable action
by the house of lords
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
DEAD BILLS.
The Redistricting Bill Thing of the
Past

Austin. Tex, April 96.--Tho bill redls-
trlotng the judicial districts Of the
state is dead. The Joint committee OF
the house and senate worked fifteen
days (and nights OIL the redlstricting
bill, and their labors go for nnught.
The two-court bill OF Harris county Is
dead and Blalr's bin giving BeNar
county criminal district court has
gone glimmering. The Harris county
two-courts bills mustered a strong
following and Representative Monronly
had secured sufficient pledges TO have
carried the measure through the lower
house, but not the necessary two-thirds
to suspend the rules The redlstrlct-
Ing bill gave Harris county two courts,
ana this STAYED on action on the two
courts bill until the closing day OF the
session. The redlstrictinE bill killed
the two-courts bills. and not the
enemies of the latter, Representative
Moroney is entitled to credit for his
Rrdlous labors and his gallant
fight for an additional court for Har-
rls county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

shipment Of game out of the state, also
showed their teeth and did all in their
power to defeat the bill. II was wan
ten, cold-bloodcd and inhuman work,
but the bill was packed and di91gured
beyond recognition by men who ought
to be ashamed OF their work. After the
professional hunters, the dynamters
and the fish polsoners have driven tho
game from the forests and the fish
from the lakes and streams, laws will
be enacted to protect fish and game.
when II Is everlastlngly too late.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

And Another Ninter and Another Dudley
WIN Die,

Atlanta. Ga, April 2O.-A special from
Montgomery, Ala. TO the journal gives
the particulars OF sequel 10 the Minter-
Dudley tragedy OF n week ago. which oc-
cnrrcd this morning In Selma. Ala. Ed
Dudley, relative to the Dudley con-
ccrned In tho tragedy, and Robert Brown.
Ing related to Minter. met In the saloon
Of Henry Casan at noon today and nfter
few words became involved In shooting
nffalr. Twenty shots were exchanged by
the two men, aud Browning was Killed
outright. whllc Dudley. who received sew
oral wounds. IL 20 severely hurt that his
life Ia despnired OF.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
RAILROAD BILL
Negro Desperate Shot SIX Times by Moon
shineIs--It Was Dog Eat Dog.

Montgomery. Ala, April 2G,-News Of a
bloody encounter reaches here from tho
nclghborhoo1 Of Tower, In Baldwin county;
"Rniiroad Bill," the negro desperate ana
train robher, accompanied by several OF
his nails, ran upon a camp OF white noon
ii liners engaged In the tnak OF ma'ing
whisky. The outlaws, who have been plr'
Eucd for two weeks past BY revenue 9in-
Gers Jumped Mt The conclusion that they
Ind encountered tho posse aud commenced
firing on them The moonshiners concluded
they were revenue baud aud n genera fns-
ilade wns commenced, "Rnllrond Bill' was
shot six times. the report says, and soy.
ornl of the moonshincrs were shot. Several
are reported as being fatnlly wounded
hut the survivors on each side bore the
injured away and the result Is not known.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
risH AND oYsTER pILL,

Austin, Tex. April 2e.--rhe Mitchell
FISH and oyster bill. having been
signed by the president OF the senate
and speaker OF the houfe. was sent TO
the governor today and win be signed
by him, Mitchell OF Victoria fought
this measure through both houses 1t
is one Of the wisest laws ever enacted
In this state and Mitchell deserves the
thanks or every citizen OF the state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

Austin, Tex. April 26.-The free con-
ference committee on the appropriation
bill concluded It's labors at a late hour
tonight. For maintenance Of the peni-
Tertiary $4,000 was agreed upon for
two years. There are small reductions
in other departments. The bill Will be
reported tomorrow and acted upon
Monday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

The Dallas charter bill was sent TO
the governor today, and under the new
charter the aldermen viii not be elected
at large.
Nat Lewis, Juan Cassinno and others
OF the de push" In san Antonio, are
here getting up an excursion for mem-
beers who killed the Zee bills.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

slaught on the bill. and Turney, Nom
roe. Burmeister and Mcbride defended
II. Cough alleged that spectators had
purchased the certificates at 20 cents on
dollar and the patents were not held
by the old soldiers, A motion to strike
out the enacting clause prevailed. Ayes,
&c; nays, 43.
Andrews called up the bill curing the
defects of the live stock sanitary COM
mission law, Endorsed by the cattle
.alsers of the state.
Blair offered n concurrent resolu-
ton fixing Monday, April 90, as the day
for final adjournment. He asked that
the resolution be adopted.
Ward Of Travis moved TO amend by
striking out Monday and inserting
Tuesday. Blair accepted the amend
ment
A resolution to adjourn until Q o'clock
tomorrow morning prevailed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
sArunp.Y, April ~. 1895.


The birth OF General Grant In 1921
will be celebrated ali over the country.
There will be a special observance OF
the day at Galena. Ills, where Score
tary Gresham Will deliver a memorial
address and eulogy.
Everybody in Fort Worth eulogizes
our stock Of laces and embroideries.
The prettlest line OF hand made Tor
chon and French Val laces ever shown.
Butter color lnces In points and net
top. New nainspok edges and insert
inEs In pretty dainty patterns. These
goods have just been received. our sec.
ond line this season.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

Washlngton, April IA telegram re.
ceiyod at the Japanese legation states that
bis Imperial majesty, the Emperor Of ia
pan, has conferred upon Minister Kurino
the deosration Of the second class OF the
Order 81 the Rising sun This decoration
is on account Of hle services IN the negotin-
lion of the commercial treaty with tho
United Stairs The Order Of the Rising San
Y one Of thu oldest orders In Japan
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
Glrdie won, Merry Thought second.
La Golondrina third. Time, 40 l-2,


Nashville. April 26.-The Tenn
ossee senate this afternoon rejected n
bill prohibiting book mnlSing and pool
selling ON races. There is already u
law prohibiting such things except in-
side of rnce track enclosures
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
Mr,,oR1AI, DAY Ar NfoBn,n.

Mobile, Ala, Apfil 2G.-MemOrInl Day Is
being fttlngy observed today. Tho First
Regiment Of Alabama state troops and the
United Confederate Veterans are puriici-
pntlng, and a leading feature W the sppear-
nnco OF forty marines from the United
States cruiser Montgomery, under Com
inander Davis who IRE taking an active
part In the exercises.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

Chrlstiana. April 20.-Premler Stang to-
day Informed all tho parties IN the storih-
Ing that he can not accept oflice again,
decision on the profered resignation OF
the cabinet, Tho premier also declared mat
oil parliamentary action must be postponed
until II Is possible 10 form new ministry.
as circumstances make II impossible for the
present ministry 10 continue IN office.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
JAPAN ~ A PICKLE.
Her People Want No Concession to Euro
pean Demands.

Yokohama, April 2G.-'rhc demand made
by Russia. France and Germany that ia,
pan refrain from annexing the lAso Iung
peninsula is expected TO try the self-re'
verely The government will mud n difficult,
II not impossible, to comply without great
ilsk Of Internal trouble. The present sit
At the same time It Is believed that tie
government Will do its utmost 10 meet the
European views.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

Memphle. Tenn. April ~ To-day was
fcdcrntG memorial exercises. AZ Columbus
there was military parade and an ora.
lion by NJ A. Franklin, Three thousand
pcuple at Vlckshurg listened 10 addresses
crnte dead.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
COLORADO MIDLAND.

4 Chicago, April 26.--Some time ago the
mortgage holders of the Colorado Mid
Band applied to the court for separate
feceivership for that line. Strong OBJ
Fiction was made by the Atchison road,
hnd no action was taken. The Union
Trust company of New York, trustee
under the Atchlson general mortgage.
pas now notified the court that It makes
1no objection to the appointment of sep
hrate receivers. The change will prob
bbly be made effective on May ~.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

Austin, April 6.-Representntives
Peyton, Robbins, Piemmons and Pat
terson made a gallant fight today to
secure the passage OF n bin protecting
the fish and game of the state AdVu-
Gates Of dynamite as the best method
OF dspopulating the streams OF their in
habitants rallied in great force In de-
Tense of professional hunters. profess
sional dynamiters and enemies Of the
hsh and game. Another gang who are
opposed to any law prohibiting the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

BEST and purest' report all chem
ists-"Best I've ever used" the YER
diet Of countless women OF DR.. Prices
Baking Powder.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
ADJOURNMENT WILL PROBABLY
COME WEDNESDAY.
SPEAKER SMITH THINKS THE
HOUSE CAN COMPLETE IT'S
WORK BY THAT TIME.

THE GOVERNOR EXPECTED TO
VETO THE APPROPRIATION FOR
A MESS HALL FOR THE A. e. NJ.
coLLpGE-THE AUSTIN BUDGET.
NOTES.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

Biscuits, mullins, wafiies, griddle
cakes, dumplings. cakes and dough-
nuts are light and deliciously sweet
favored when Prices Baking Powder
leaNens the dough.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

H6ouTH MALEsTER ASSIGNMENT.
South McAlester, 1. II, April 26.-J.
H. Arnold & Son. general merchan-
Edise OF Caddo, assigned to ]. c. Parker
&of Caddo this morning. Liabilities
about $1,000, assets unknown.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-27

Belts with large buckles of oxldized
silver are very much In vogue. DR..
Prices Baking Powder, the house
mothers best ally. is always honored
and sought for.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-04-14
ROOT !! V RIOTERS.
MANY NEW DIAMOND IDOLS
READY FOR ADORATION.
Some "Has Beens" Also Stack
house, the Expert, Gives Some
Valuable Points About Coming
Stars in the National Game.

New York, April 1.-THE base ball
season Of '95 is upon us, and the en-
thusiasts are turning up their vocal
chords getting into condition to utter
that terrible base ball yell which viii
float over the country at regular in
tervals from now until October 1.
There are others in speaking Of
yells, but none other like the baseball
scrcech, which splits tender ear drums
and seems to give 30 much satisfac-
ton to the average thirty-three de-
gree crank. Much has been written
about that baseball yell, but it must
be heard TO be appreciated in all its
terrible significance and power.
Some enthusiasts about the Metro
politan district are sanguine that this
year viii be the banner season for
baseball, and they point to the crush
ing blow dealt horse racing in this
neighborhood to prove their asser-
tons.
! for one never believed that horse
racing will hurt that sport and it
will throw some people to the ball
games, but not as many as some en-
thusiasts seem to believe.
The change Of policy in the New
York club and the wonderful increase
in the interest in cycling BSay have
some effect in the opposite direction.
Everybody in this neighborhood just
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-04-14
CHAPTER Ill

Now. the i'll repute of the old Tag
cart house was greatly enhanced by
its connection with this dark tragedy,
brought about in the following man
ner. For some time previous to the
trial of Trelawney and Symonds for
the murder Of Hinton, a new court
house was building in the town. The
clerks and sheriff's Offices had been
removed to this ancient mansion, tenn
porarily: and here it was decided to
hold the November term of court. The
Judges stand was placed inside the
doorway of one of the ancient rooms
facing the hall. and just leaving room
enough for the jury to be seated to
the right and left of the door; while
the sDectatOrS must be content to &C.
cupy the hall and the large portico.
Here the trial was held, which, from
its. apDalHng attendant circumstances,
WAS afterwards the subject Of CONVEX
satiOn about many a winter fireside,
where the youthful listeners were
chilled with horror at the recital of
the ghOstly stories which relegated the
Haunted House" TO the domain of
sDooks and wraiths and those Unearth-
~ auparitions that are believed TO take
possession of ancient houses, where
some cruel injustice, or grievous
wrong has been perpetrated, and
which needs to be righted.
When the trial came on, Colonel
Donovan was appointed by the court
IN defend the prisoners. AS all their
effects had been taken from them,
and deposited in the bank by the sher-
if for safe keeping, it was not known
that they had funds of their own with
which to employ counsel.
The inhabitants of the whole coun-
fry for twenty miles around were as
sombled at the Taggart house on the
dow of trial: and it took only a half
dav to emDanel a jury, and in fact the
whole trial was concluded within
tbrsa davs. The testimony elected
Inv the prosecuting attorney was the
same as already known. 1t was prov
on IN the satisfaction Of every one
thar the murders Of ex-Sherif Hinton
bs5 ridden TO the place of the murder
on the horses owned by the prisoners.
N was further proven beyond doubt
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ate: and when he awoke from MS
sIumber. it was. not only broad day
light but the sunlight was already
creeping on the'eastern end Of the por7
tico. However. it was all right there
was no one in sight, and no doubt the
dead man on the platform overhead
was resting comfortably.
The sheriff came at nine o'clock and
both men then climbed up to the plat
form to view the remains, and they
little expected the surprise that await
ed them. For Wnen their heads reach-
ed high enough o see on the platform
they saw-absoiutely noth.IS!
The body CT TreiaWney mad van
ished. but whether into the eartH or
sky, there was no trace left behind 10
show!
This was incomprehensibie, and the
sheriff stood dumbfounded. Soon,
however. a large number of people col
lected about the place and Slaton dis
cOursed to them in an excited manner.
He stated that he had not closed his
eyes during the whole night. and that
this act Of vandalism must have been
perpeuated by the accused ghosts
whom he had heard marching up and
and down stairs in the old house all
night.
The more thoughtful citizens held to
the belief that the remains had been
taken away by surgeons for ,ne pur-
pose of dissection, and that they must
certainly be concealed somewhere
nearby, for a tracking snow had
fallen early the preceding night and
there was not the slightest trace or
trail leading from the portico.
Every part OF the town was search
ed, and especially every nook and cor
ner in the Old TasgarJ house, without
discovered the slightest clew 10 the
mystery. The excitement was unabat-
cd not only on that day, but for many
days thereafter. For there was yet to
happen in connection with this sad az
6air ansevent which would increase the
oonsternationo of the citizens and would
be the theme Of many tale in the
years to come.
(To be Continued.