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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

l.. A. Holllngsworth and few COM
panions, while at work on the bank OF
Little Fossil creek. four miles from
the city. Wednesday afternoon I'M
earthed what is claimed to be the
pctrifed remains OF representative
OF the homo genus, who is supposed
TO have gone to Ills last account
through the agency OF hostile bullet
that came his way. The men were
at work cutting underground on the
bank when the body was upturned.
The sandy loan along the bank COW
cred the curiosity to depth OF sew
ersl inches.
The man who went to stone instead
of returning TO dust and complying
with the biblical injunction is hve
feet eight inches in height. 1t has
not been weighed yet. but Its weight
Is estimated at 400 pounds. Part Of
the left foot is gone, presumably hay
ing bcRi broken on. An aperture In
the right cheek is said to have been
caused by d gunshot wound. This
opening Is large enough to allow the
entrance of a mans thumb There Is
plain, exceedingly well preserved gold
ring on the small finger OF the LEFT
anatomy Is natural and LIE like. Those
who have seen It claim that. had one
known the man, living, the petrltica-
zion could easily be Identified now.
EN-D Deputy Assessor and Collector
jim Wilson. who has a farm near
where Holllngsworth found the man,
says 1t is no fake" as he was present
when 1t was discovered. His theory
81 that the man was killed In an en-
gagement between the Spanish and
the Indians. long years ago. He says
II is generally known by residents OF
that locality. having been handed down
by generation to generation, that there
was a conflict OF the kind referred TO
above. which IS thought 10 have oc-
CURED right where the body was
found. HollinEsworth has brought the
establishment to the Waco parties
showing a similar freak Of nature.
Many sound, sensible people who
have seen both laugh when "petrined
man" is suggested, and call them
fakes and their exhibitors impositors
a gentleman who saw Holm gworth's
yesterday says It Is one of the statutes
that surmounted one OF the Worlds
fair buildings He cited the cases Of
the Cardiff Giant" and the "Callfor-
mia Bandit" both OF which excited
much newspaper comment several
years ago. Both OF these were
analysed and their owners driven out
OF the business Scientists do not deny
the existence Of the process OF petri-
ncation. They claim, however, that Il
has required millions OF years for even
blight changes in the formation OF
the earth's surface to occur. and that
the idea OF n dead body turning to
stone in a few or n hundred years
without the aid OF n chemical process Is
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Dallas, Tex. April ls.-Delegates to
the special meeting OF the Texas
Southern League, to be held at the
Oriental hotel tonight. have arrived.
The meeting will have very little busl-
ness to transact, and will undoubtedly
finish its work tonight.
Manager Sullivan today notified the
president Of the Texas-S0uthern League
that he had signed Henry Fabian to
play on the Dallas team the coming
season. Fabian is favorite in Dallas,
puts life into the game. Is a good
hitter and encourager, and with prac-
tlce will likely get back into his old
fielding form, when he will be one of
the most valuable men in the League.
James Nolan. secretary OF the Texas
Southern League, arrived In the city
this morning to attend the League
meeting. He will locate in Dallas for
the season.
The umpires for the TeNas-Southern
League today received their lnstruc-
lions and assignments for the opening
championship series, commencing next
Saturday. The umpires will be placed
as follows: Brennan at Galveston; An
derson at San Antonio Carson at Sher-
man: Bailey at Dallas. The season s
schedule for the umplres will be made
known to them after the first series.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19
NOTES.

Judge Gray OF the Forty-fourth dis
trict court, today granted tho apphca-
ton OF the state Trust company OF
Boston for receiver of the Queen
CITY railway property Of Dallas;
Judge Gray appointed Paul Furst
receiver of the road, and set the bond
at $50, 900. The appointment VIII take
effect as soon as Mr.. Furst executes
the bond and otherwise qualities.
N. o. Chenoweth, a farmer, made
affidavit before Justice SHELTON today
against l.. u. Barbee. charging him
with the theft of eighty-seyen sacks OF
oats from his barn.
Barbee was arrested and placed I'M
der an appearance bond in the sum Of
$500.
w. NJ. Nichols, an employee at the
Dallas Electric Light Works. fell about
/ o'clock today and broke his left
leg. He was removed to his home
with the family of the Hon. o. p.
Bowser.
j. w. Written. who runs a number
OF move wagons, has started petition
to be submitted to the city council and
the Commercial club, praying those
state to pass law imposing a license
of $50 per year on each move wagon
and on each carriage. and on each
two horse dray operated and run in
Dallas for the public transportation
OF either freight or passengers, and
TO require the owner to execute bond
OF $500 for each vehicle run by him,
the same to be placed on file at the
city hall. In regard to the matter.
Mr.. Whtten said:
Mrs. A. NJ. Herring has filei suit
against II. Il, Herring for divorce,
II. b. Herring Is the young man who
was tried and given three years in the
psnitentiary for the seduction Of Miss
Bette Barger Of Sachse, but who was
given new trial. which is still pend
ing.
DR.. King was convicted OF producing
an abortion of Miss BarEer. ana SEN
fenced to the penitentiary.
Ted Sulliyan's Dallas team Is prac-
ticing hard every day, and Cant. eli
man says they are improving In condi-
tion and team work, and will be in
better form when they face the Shreye-
ports next Saturday than they were
when they faced Anson's men last
Sunday.
Ted Sullivan Is as busy as a bee now
adays, getting things in Shane for n
picturesque and elaborate opening dav
program. He will have the hest az.
ranged base ball show ever given in
Dallas. ga
President Lasslter OF the Fort Worth
CLUB was In town yesterday. negotiat.
Ing with the Texas and Pacific rail-
road management for the Sprlnp Poi,
ace grounds In Fort Worth 10 canoe,
into park. He will probably succeod
should he. the Fort Worth club viii
oe better equipped than at present.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Yesterday afternoon City Attorney
c. NJ. Templeton filed suit In the
district clerks Office against Max Elser,
ex-city treasurer, and his bondsmen.
TO recover the city and school funds.
deposited In the City National bank.
The petition relates that from April
20, 1898. to April S. 1896. there was de-
posted sums aggregating Sl14.754. 40.
and also city school funds amounting to
SiS35 So and when the city OF Fort
Worth demanded these funds from said
Elser ia order to turn the money over
to his successor in office on April S,
1895, payment was refused, and he
has wholly failed TO fulnll the condi-
lions Of his bond, and Is now in default,
with the plalutin, and the defendant
and hs bOndsmen are liable to the
city OF Fort Worth for the total amount
which the defendant, Elscr, has failed
to deliver on demand. Said Elser and
his bondsmen had given bond for $780,
600 for the city's money, and another
bond for $4,000 for the school funds,
the said bousmen or sureties being
j. @. Sandige. Clay Sandidge. VIM.
j. Bailey, w, II. Moore, r. Y. b.
Andrews, Charles Scheubcr, II. c. Cas-
well, Robert GcCart, Martin Casey, c.
J. swasey, n. II. sandldge. +. w.
Rall and 1. Carb. The petitioner fur
Their relates that the city council OF
Fort Worth at a meeting held April
16, 1895, by resolution. ordered its at
torney. c. NJ. Templcton, to institute
this suit against the defendants herein
served on. Plaintiff prays that said
defendants may be called in terms OF
law to answer this petition. and upon
final hearing It may have Judgment
against said defendants for the sums
of money specified, together with in
terests and costs OF suit. and for gem
eral and special relief, both legal and
apuitab1n
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

IT mas a bright blue body, nearly
two inches long. and wings OF gold
en- hue. As II files here and there In
the sunlight, gllttering like a Hash OF
Are, one moment resting on a lear
the next on a granite boulder, II Keeps
up an incessant huzzlng OF It's wings.
No sooner does the tarantuia hear
this than he trembles with fear. Tor
well he knows the fate In store for
him when once his mortal foe pereeiVes
his whereabouts. This 1t coon does,
and hastens to the attack.
At first 1t is content With hying In
circles over Its Intended victim. Grad
ually 1t approaches nearer and nearer
At last, when It Is within few Inches.
the tarantula rises upon It's hind legs
and attempts to grapple with his foe,
but without success. Like Hash
the giant wasp Is .on Its back. The
deadly fangs have been avoided. The
next instant a fearful sting penetrates
deep into the spder's body. Its strug-
giles almost cease sudden paralysis
creeps over 1t, and II staggers, help
less, like n drunken man, first to one
side, then to the other.
These symptoms, however, are only
of short duration. While they last
the wasp, but few inches away,
awaits the result nor does 1t have
long to wait a few seconds, and all
sign Of life has disappeared from the
trantula; the once powerful legs curl
up beneath the body, and 1t rolls over
dead. chambers Journal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19
LITTLr ITEMS

]. NJ. Rodgers sells iron fencing
Best typewriter supplies at Humph-
rey's.
Sewing machine supplies as wen as
diamonds, watches, clocks and Jewelry
at the cheapest lewelry house In the
city. Halls, Main and Eleventh.
Fullers Novelty Iron Works, new and
second hand boilers. engines, pumps
and gin machinery for sale or trade.
4l4 West WeatherfOrd street
The shoe dealers of the city have
agreed to close their doors at Z
o'clock p. m. during the Moody meet
inge, except Saturday nights.
Joe a. Long, who has been confined
to his cot at the hospital for several
weeks with an attack OF measles. re-
turned TO the city yesterday much ini-
proved.
George l.. Cause, funeral director and
cmbalmer. Fun assortment OF under
takers goods. Takes full charge OF
funerals and furnishes all necessary
requirements. No. 3ll West Weather
ford street. Fort Worth. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19
Personal MENTION.

s. X. Bullnrd and wife. accompanied
by Miss Jennie Jaynes. Miss May Haw-
klns and Harmon Il. Scott of Sedalla,
Mo, are at the Delaware. Mr.. Bull
lard Is superintendent OF telegraph of
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas,
President w. b. Prescott OF the In
ternational Typographical union, is in
the city on business connected with
the organization. His home is in In
diaHapolis.
George Wells, one OF the most re-
liable motormen Of the Fort Worth
street car company, has been quite sick
for several weeks, but is now able to
be out again.
Mrs. j, G. Arlington and Miss Edna
Arlington of Weatherford were here
yesterday.
d. o. Lively has gone to Terrell on
business.
Jim Hills of Big Springs is register
ed at Hotel Richelieu.
George L. Lewis of Little Rock is
stopping at Hotel Richelieu.
]. A. Dinwiddie of st. Louis is stop
ping at the Richelleu.
j. F. Hughes of Nashville is at Hotel
Richelleu.
c. w Merchant OF Abilene was here
yesterday
70. p. Davis. cattleman of Shack
eltord county, was here yesterday on
his way to Ennis to sell some cattle.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

To reasonably expect relief are they
who are continually dosing themselves
with calomel. blue pills. podyphyllin and
other drastic cathartics. Constipation
cannot be permanently overcome by
such violent dlsturbers Of the bowels,
stomach and liver. They inflct more
harm than they temporarily relieve.
Hostetter's Stomach Bltters Is safe
and cfrectunl substitute for such hurt
ful drugs. The effect OF this medicine
Ia easy and natural, and Ia not accom-
panied, as In the case OF strong pur-
gatlves. with gripping and abrupt oper-
alton. Malaria, dyspepsia, hiliousness,
sick headache, heartburn. kidney trou-
bic. rheumatism and nervousness are
entirely and promptly relieved by this
excellent remedy, commended by ply
slclans everywhere.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Hon. C. Z. Kilgore. judge Of the
Southern Judicial district of the Indian
Territory, Is at the Oriental To re-
porter Judge IIilgore said: The In
dian Territory was divided into three
distrlcts in March. Judge Stuart, the
old Judge. was made judge Of the
South McAlester district. ex-Congress-
man Springer OF Illinois was appointed
In the Northern or Muskogee district,
and was appointed in the southern
district. embracing the Chickasaw Ma
tion. The Judges OF the three courts
Territory, with Judge Stuart as pre-
siding Justice. We will meet ut South
McAlester In June TO organize the court
OF appeals"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Dallas, Tex. April 1s.-W. l.. Wilson,
q stranger In the city, lay down on the
Texas and Pacific railroad trac near
Goode street today and went to sleep
The switch engine backed a box car
over him as he lay sleeping, the car
wheel passing over his left hand and
the side OF his head. cutting his ear
nearly of and inficting a bad scalp
wound.
The injured man was taken to the
city hospital where DR.. Armstrong
nmputated his hand, but sewed on his
ear, and has hope OF saving IT,
Wilson requested that his brother,
who is a member of the New Orleans
bar. be notified of his condition. His
request was complied with.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Old people who require medicine 20
regulate the bowels and kidneys Will
md the true remedy in Electric Rittcrs.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whisky nor other intoxI.
cant, but acts ne tonic ana altcra-
i've II acts mildly on the stomach
ana bowels, adding strength and CIV
ihg tone 10 the organs, thereby aiding
Nature In the performance OF the func,
lions. Electric Bltters IN an excellent
appetizer and aids digestion. OLD peo-
plr md II Just exactly what thew need
Irice SOC per bottle. at j. p. Niclks' q
Cos drug store.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19
TO BUILD A PARK.
Lovers of the Game Want asuItable
Play Ground,

Lovers of the Game Want asultable
Play Ground.
There ia well-organlzed plan on
foot, started within the last few days,
10 build a sporting park on the north
west corner OF the Texas q Pacific RES
erVation. to be leased to the tennis
clubs, baseball and football teams, etc.
II is backed by some of the most prom
inent and substantial citizens of Fort
worth, who say they mean business
subscriptions are being raised. and
when the necessary amount is secured
work will begin al once.
They propose to have one of the fin
est grounds OF the kind In the South
n grand stand with a seating capacIty
or l2O0 and other conveniences not gem
orally found In southwestern sporting
v'r~ WhSa t.mrleted 1t viii be
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19
ALMOST A SERIOUS FIRE.
Children with Matches Set a Residence
Ablaze.

About Q o'clock last night the fire
department was called to the residence
OF Alderman X. NJ. Vanzandt on West
Seventh street. His little children had
gotten hold OF some matches and, be-
ms alone In q room. thought to have
some fun by striking them. They soon
had the room anre. The alarm was
sent in as soon as possible and the de-
portment responded promptly.
They soon had a stream playing upon
the blaze, and as II had made very lit
Tie Roadway was soon eXtlnguished.
Only one room wns damaged The
loss Is estimated at $500. covered by
insurance.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Upshur county; b. Rosenberg ct al VS..
the state of Texas. from Navarro
county.
Reversed and emanded-Missourl.
Kansas and Texas Railway company
W.. IL. T. Kemp, from Grayson coun-
ty; Charles Dillingham; VS.. l.. q.
Pearce, from Limestone county; Gulf.
Colorado and Santa Fe Railway com
pany vs. Sam II. Taylor. from Hunt
county.
Dismissed for want of prosecution
J. A. Anderson vs.. Mary Taylor. from
Limestone county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Melvin Gardner OF Chattanooga.
Tenn, Is In the city. Mr.. Gardner is
connected with the Chattanooga Daily
News. His impressions Of Fort Worth
as hustling, progressive city causes
the cities surrounding from where he
came to pale. In Fort Worth he secs
hustle and business, while in Chattn-
nooga and birmingham there is busl-
ness disruption, generally caused by
the Inflated booms OF several years
ago.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19
"FALKA" WAS GOOD.
Jules Grau Entertained the People with
One OF HIS Best Operas.

Jules Grau scored hit last night in
faika." The opera throughout wa,
ehbrnlngiy rendered and proved most
acceptable to the audience. Stanley
felch, the comedian, who has been
with Mr.. Grau for nearly seven years,
was IN his best mood and carried the
taif-slZed but most appreclative audi
ence with him. His work, to say the
least OF 1t, was very ineritorious. 1t is
not generally known. but Miss Edith
mason OF the company Is niece OF
Henry Watterson. editor OF the Louis
Vile Courier-Journal. She possesses
an exceedingly sweet voice. has a sweet
southern face and trim figure. Quite
recently she married Thomas II. Persse.
the chief singer of the company.
Tonight will be rendered shin.
Alloy" which play Is In keeping with
tho good operos Mr.. Grnu presents,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Dallas, Tex, April ls.-The PROPOSE
ton to have n charity circus at Dallas
seems to be meeting with tayoraoie
reception. As soon as Mr.. l.. Knepily
appoints the committLs to see after the
distribution OF the proceeds. Mr., X, G.
Pardee will come and arrange for the
performance. Mr. Pardee will bring the
tent, costumes and so forth. but all the
performers must be local talent. Inc
circus will take place May Is. afternoon
op1 nj
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19
MARINE nAND MONDAY.

'~hANA%NAA Ah4A@NR Alc-NASAi
The United States Marine band is
now making tour of the South. and
VIII appear at Greenwalls opera house
on Monday. matinee and night.
This famous band of the Capital
city. under the leadership of Signor
Fanclulll, is composed of fifty skilled
artists. A program OF rare excellence
Is announced and the public will have
an opportunity OF hearing the band in
It's entirety. which has delighted thous-
ands OF people each year during the
summer months at the open-air con-
eerts given at the capitol and the
White House.
The band Is accompanied by sollsts
OF recognized ability. and are in thor
ough keeping with the standard OF
the band. They include Miss Carrie
Roma, prlma donna; Mr.. Louis Geb-
ecke. trombone; Mr., Frank Thompson,
eornet. and MIR. Henry lager, flute so
loist.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Nathan Bernstein and Miss Essle
White were married by Justice Wright
last Wednesday. This is thirty coup-
iea Justice Wright has united in the
molly bonds Of wcdlock since last No
vember. Justice Wright will bid fair
to rival the celebrated Squire Bcasley
or Aberdeen, Ohio. who is supposed to
thought than any other official in Amer
lea.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Is the daughter Of w. Y. ouigg. the well
known street railway superintendent, aud
has hundreds Of sincere friends ready To
congratulate the husband on winning such
i prize. Ira w. Dixon Is u conductor on
the Fort Worth and Rio Grande. He has
won the esteem OF all his associates and the
confidence OF the roads officials.
Immediately after the ceremony the
happy couple left on the north bound trans
eOntlnental for a short brldal tip.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19
AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR.
Work OF the Grand Lodge at San An
tonic,

Work OF the Grand Lodge at San An
tonic.
San Antonio. Tex. April 1.-THE
principal business OF the Grand Council
OF the American Legion Of Honor was
the biennial election OF officers whlch
resulted as tollows: a. b. Story. Lock-
hart. grand commander; John r, Cor
lev, Mexia, Vice grand commander; d.
A, Pauius, Halettsville, grand orator;
t. IL. Bailey. Paris. grand seere airy;
q. II. Paxton, Fort Worth, grand treas,
urer; C. c. Doyle, Henderson,, grand
chaplain; ID. $. Marx, Waco, grand
guide; W. C. Hin. Jefferson, grand
warden; James n. Taylor. Cameron,
grand secretary; Ferd Herf, Jr.. San
Antonio: l.. Rivnux. Galveston; and T.
The elites OF Dallas, weatherford and
Galveston were placed in nomination
for the place OF next meeting and Cal
weston was selected.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19
The best refrigerator
on the market, 3.
Beldlugs' new Perfection,
Sold on easy payments at
MADDOX, ELLISON & co,


-Four new trucks for the new street
cars win arrive In a few days from the
Peckham Truck company, New York.
Two Of the new cars have been nearly
completed, and in elegant style, They
win bear comparison with those man
ufactured in any OF the eastern fac
tories.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Ezra Kendall in "a Pair Of Kids"
Mt the opera house Tuesday matinee
ana night Is sure to be as amusing as
ever. The play depends for Interest
upon bright repartee, clever hits and
droll stage effects. the action being
consequently dominated by a spirit OF
eNdggeratlon and burlesque The In
PRODUCTION of an old countryman into
a city restaurant and his sudden trans
ferral to position through an unex-
pected series OF complications affords
the field. The play contains an abund-
nnce OF bright dancing and musical
spec!altles.
Seats now on sale at the box ofTlce.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

Dallas, Tex, April 1s.-Proceedlnrs
had In the court OF civil appeals. FIFE
IL, 1895: npri
Atilrmed-J. y. Adoue Va Co-,..
Collins, from Dallas county. 7 ~
Matthews vs.. j. T. Greenwood ,ro,,
Hunt county; st. Louis Southwesierr
halfway company w. b. l.. Lee. fro,n
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

When Lydia Z. Pinkham A.,
the news Of her grost dlsco..,,, ~ Y
was no lack Of harsh speech ~, "
whose practice and opinion, X. J. "
defiance. '1' "
But when young girls BY ths h,,.,
were absolutely cured by Lvdia.Ips ' 4 (
hams Vegetable Compound ~. g
tongues OF the tr8ducers we're ,, me- !
faith was allowed to live in ii, I ~ !. =
the people. 4''''
Young girls arc subject to thI,,,...
II robs them Of the buoyaney ~ ~
II makes all effort dlstas,eful '''
II causes retention aud ,nnnr.,,,..
menses, leucorrhoea, seyors MINI
wary complexion, depression. r. ,I,..'
loss Of appetite and interest. =
Certainly mothers ought ia ina. 4.
these are all symptoms Of tbe a.. !. =
OF nearly all the suffering that ~. !, i
women; and to save thelr t,S's.'
ought 10 begin treatment At one, 80
Lydia L. PinkhAm's veeet.u, A.
pound Is the sursSt and ,uo,t nv
remedy for women ever eompouui.s u.
will accomplish Its work win oer,i,,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-19

The ladies' OF the Glenwood NJ. Il.
church gave a very pleasing concert
at Glenwood school building last Friday
night for the benefit OF Missouri ave
nue. mission. They return their thanks
to the Fort Worth Mandolin club and
the Polytechnic College Musical club
for assisting them in making the oc-
caslon a success