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The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Murder and Suicide.

A murder and suicide occurred in Fort Smith few nights ago. Will Mitchell, a colored youth, was in love with Lucinda Bruce, about Is. Lucinda went buggy-riding with Paul Mathews against the wishes of her lover. The girl, in company with several friends, was on her way home from church al night when Mitchell overlook them. Addressing few words to the girl, he drew pistol and shot her twice, and then shot himself They both fell dead on the sidewalk side by side Mitchell threw his coat, shoes and hat away just before the tragedy.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Henry Starr Convicted of Murder.

The jury in the case of Henry Starr, charged with the murder of Floyd Wilson, a deputy marshal, near Nowata, l. T., December 13, 1892, re- turned verdict at Fort Smith of mur- der in the first degree. Starrs rela. tives are among the best-known peo. pie in the territory. His mother was with him during the progress of the trial.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
The Pistol Was Loaded,

Noah Oden and his brother were cleaning their pistols neaY Cullman. Ala, when Miss Ellis, neighbor. came up, and taking one of She pistols, playfully snapped it at Noah, not knowing it was loaded. The young man fell dead, with a bullet in his heart. Miss Ellis is overcome with grief
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
LynchIns in M,ssi..ippi County.

Mrs. Rhea, 25 miles north of Osceola, robbed by two negroes. Will Caldwell was blowing in field near the house, and was approached by an old negro, who told him Mrs. Rhea had large sum of money in the house, and to go and kill her and return to work, and he would get the money. Caldwell went to the house, and murdered the woman with club. He then re- turned to his work, and the other negro went to the house and secured the money. The next morning young white man, A. Bonnie, also an employe of Mrs. Rhea, went to the house. and seeing the woman lying in pool of blood gave the alarm. Caldwell was suspected and arrested. He became frightened and confessed that he had killed Mrs. Rhea- When he came into the room where she was with a club in his hand she attempted to get a re- volver off the mantel, but he got it first, struck her over the head several times and left Caldwell was taken from the deputy sheriff, and hanged to limb and then riddled with bull. lets. His last words were: For Gods sake, hang the old man, for he got me to kill her"
 SECOND LYNCHING.
 MEMPHIS. Tenn, Sept 1S.-Passen- gers arriving here by steamer from Osceola. Ark, report a second lynch ing at that place growing out of the murder of Mrs Rhea. The second vic tim was John Thomas, an old negro, who, with Will Caldwell, who was lynched. was implicated in the mur. der.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Wife-BeaIer Killed.

Harrison Ware, colored killed his stepfather Albert Williams, on the La Prade place. , miles from Mont gomery, Ala, after which he sur rendered to the authorities. Williams was severely beating his invalid wife. when Ware came up and drove a knife blade into his heart
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Dry Weather.

In many places in Arkansas the dry weather has reduced the water supply to such an extent that stock is suffer ing for want of it, and hundreds oi wells and cisterns in and around Little Rock arc going dry. In town and out on the country roads the dust is al. most suffocating, and vegetation i, parching.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Suit for Injuries at . Funeral.

In the Pulaski circuit court Mrs. c. Arber filed suit against Mrs. Eleanor NJ. England and J. M. Branch for slo.. 900 damages. The complaint alleges that on September 3. while attending funeral in building owned by the defendants, the plaintiff fell by the breaking down of a platform on which she was standing and broke her leg.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Gov. Clarke Robbed of HI. Watch.

Gov. Clarke is mourning the loss of his gold watch. He had his vest con- taining the ticker hanging mp in his statehouse he returned within few minutes to find the vest minus the timepiece. The detectives have nc clew to the thief, except that he was probably a uewsboy.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Unprovoked Murder by a Negro.

Richard Lake and Dave Sheridan, while hunting 2 miles southwest oi Wynne, Cross county, were met by a negro namedEd Mayhew, who snatched the gun away from Sheridan, shot Lake and then knocked Sheridan down and shot him. Lake died, but Sheri. dams injuries are not considered fatal
 The attack was without provocation
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Says Cotton Goats sir C.n,.

prominent farmer of North Caro- Ina who has been keeping careful ac- counts for several years. savs that fl costs not less than six cents a pound tc
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Pine B,7n x Western.

A syndicate of Boston capitalists, fl is said, has fully determined to build the Pine Bluff X Western railway. 4 bonus of Sl5,00o, free right of way and depot grounds are asked of Malvern.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
What the Exposition wtu Do.

The Atlanta exposition will call the attention of capitalists to the rich re- sources of the south, says a New Or leans paper, and these are so attrac- tive that they should invite active in- vestment in southern enterprises
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Fonnd Dead in a We'll,

Will Jones, negro boy. went to we'll in Little Rock the other day t. draw a bucket of water. Half an hou later he was found dead in the well.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Too Hot for Cotton.

In the western portion of the state and particularly in the neighborhooc of Fort smith. cotton suffered greatly from heat during the hot spell.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-20
Time Not Far on.

The confederate attendance at the Grand Army of the Republic reunion at Louisville came very near making an ideal affair of the meeting. When all of the veteran army associations, north and south. get well out of politics, they will meet in one grand mpment-veterans of the south and of the north-representing the American soldier who won distinction by service in armies of brave men. There is no longer any point to meet ings that foster sectional feelings, in- famed by orators who tell how men slaughtered their brothers at this point, and how they retreated at that. keeping the world wondering why the war ever ceased. There are newer battles of life to be won, in which younger men will take part IN. O.. Picayune.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
WITH HYDROPHOBIA
BOY DIED IN FEARFUL AGONY
YESTERDAY.
uo saw q Strange Dog In tho Field
and Besnn 10 Fondic II, When
the DOE Bit Hin.

Zephyr. Tex. Nov. 22.--tspecial)-on
the i4th of last month Tommy, son OF
Rev. A. A. Groves. while In the held
picking cotton was attacked and badly
bitten by q strange dog. The dog
showed no signs of madneAs when pass
Ing through the field where the boy
was. but Tommy called the dog and
went to where 1t stopped. and began to
fondle It when 1t jumped on him and
bit him severely on the arms, hands
and legs before II was driven of by
Rev. Groves himself, who was near by.
The dog went 10 a farm house mile
away and began running after stock
and was shot and killed. The boys
wounds were dressed by DR.. Cole. and
he was soon up. though he never fully
regained his health and strength. Yes
terday Just when his fond parents We're
fiattering themselves their son had es-
capped hydrophobia, that dread disease
showed itself and the little fellow
gradually grew worse until at Q o'clock
this morning he was released by death
from fearful agony.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
49,
AIN " AK
0 Political Nifua fiop lie
A SECRET MEETING.

Washington, Nov. e2.-The fact trans
ing committee of the senate held
meeting of three hours duration In
this city on Wednesday last. The
members who were present are very
retieent as to what passed. but 1t is
known a thorough canvass was made
OF the Democratic situation with
view OF determining on line OF policy
In the next session.
The question OF Organization OF the
senate was discussed. The committee
did not reach final decision on this
matter but there was q general UNDER
standing at adjournment that the COM
mittee will recommend to the Demo-
Gratis to do nothing until the Republic
cans and Popullsts shall develop their
plans. 1t is said the Democratic sena-
tors are divided as to the plan to be
followed; some advise active resistance
While some recommend surrender to
the Republicans without a struggle.
The committee favors waiting until II
Is seen II the Republicans are unit
ON the matter OF taking control and as
to what course the Populists will take
In case of the absence Of the vice.
president 1t would become necessary
TO elect president pro TEN. but II is
believed by the Democratic managers
that Vice-Presdent Stevenson's pres
ence can be counted upon. Some OF the
Democratic senator's consider II very
doubtful as to whether the Republicans
can agree on a plan OF organization.
At any rate they do not expect the Re
publlcans to take active steps until
after the Utah senator's come In and 1t
shall be determined what disposition
shall be made of Mr.. Dupont's CHIN to
the vacancy from Ns'v Jersey. There
are reasons for believing that the steer
ing committee will make an effort to
restore the Democratic prestige In the
country. One plan is to insist upon n
thorough discussion of questions that
may be presented. Members of the
steering committee. therefore, scout tho
idea of a short session.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
TO the PRESIDENTIAL CLASS.
BnrtIet PostoMce Receives Over
one Thousand Dollars.

Washington. Nov. 22.--(speoiai)-
Among the reports which reached the
postmaster general today from the nu-
dltor's office was one which showed
that the compensation FOR the post
master at Bartlett during the last four
quarters has exceeded one thousand
dollars, thus emitting that office to
promotion to the presidential class.
This vii. he done as soon as the mat
ter can reach the president, The post
master Is Lucas Rountree, who was
appointed by this administration on
May ~, 1888. Unless there IL some
opposition to him or some contest for
the place the president viii renppolnt
him when the office Is advanced The
following were appointed four,h-olags
postmasters today: Glcncove, j. w.
Hlnson Vice u. II. Cole. resigned;
lIogg. Il. II, Boehme, vice w w.
Watson, resigned; Hondo $. II. Jones,
Vice A. =. Sale, resigned; Wnlcrs, NJ.
l.. Johnson, vice J, II. Potter. resigned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23

vim house last Saturday night TO the
school children by the teachers OF
Spanish Fort schools was brand sue
ocss. Prizes were awarded Master
Brink Allen and Atiss Maud McMurtry
for superior work In their respective
classes, Brink receiving copy OF the
Story OF the Confcderacy," and Maud
n gold necklace and charm.
While Mesars. Rowland and Howard
We're trying 90 ford Red river near
here with u drove OF beef c0ttle the
cattle became unmunageable and nine
OF the ilnest ateers were drowned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
THE si'CRAY TRIAL UP.
A Number of Prominent Lawyers ON
10th sides.

Cameron. Tex. Nov. %. ESPECIALLY
The trial OF Dan McCray for the kill
ing OF Colonel d. c. Freeman. resi-
dent OF Austin. has been In progress
for the last two days
There are come quite prominent law
yers employed on both sides. The out
come is awaited with considerable In
terest. II will be remembered the
shooting occurred on the Katy
southbound train. between Holland and
Little River station, about July 10.
1895. The trouble grew out or a land
suit between Colonel Freeman and
Mccray. There are some one hundred
witnesses summoned. McCray has
many friends and II IL very doubtful
a. TO which way the verdict Will go.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23

The case was transferred to this coun-
~ on change OF venue from Bell
county.
There Is very little cattle coming in
at present. There Is. In fact. very lit
tie In the country In this section.
Business is reported by the mer-
chants to be good. and nons are COM
planning.
The trial of Thee Hartsmann. Mack
Griffin and George Lack for the muir
der of w. II. vickers comes up in
the district court here on the 25th
inst. and quite . crowd Of witnesses
are expected.
The prisoners were moved into the
new jail yesterday. This Ia q hand
some three story building, with all
oonveniences. II cost $4,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
LIFE IMPRISONMENT.
THE JURY ADJuDGEs JOHN II Z.
TAYLOR GUILTY.
lie Took n Mnn out TO Ills uHnch and
Murdered Him for IA. Money.
win Now Fay for II.

Kerrvilie. Tex, Nov 22,-tspeclal.)-
The Jury In the case OF John NJ. Taylor,
charged with numbering Charles j.
Langholz of san Antonio, this after
noon, returned verdict of guilty,
and fixed the punishment at imprison-
ment for life. The deceased was Il
prominent business man OF San Ahto-
Mo, whom Taylor took out to his ranch
for the purpose OF selling II to Lang
holz, and is alleged TO have murdered
him for his money. II was one OF the
most sensational cases ever tried in
West Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23

Taylor. Tex. Nov. 2s.--tspeeinL>--A
very sud death occurred last night.
near Laneport. Mrs. u. h. helms.
aged 20, committed suicide by hanging
herself with large fish line from
tho joist of u room In which she was
confined. The lady had been brooding
over religious subjects for some time.
and her mind gave way. She lived
near Rockdalc. and was taken to her
fathers house Mt Baneport to receive
the attention and watchfulness OF her
family, while her husband was maxi
ing arrangements to have her sent to
Austin. while the family were at
supper last night, the unfortunate wo-
man secured tho cord. and she was
found few moments aftorward In the
throes OF death.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
BLOCKED THE TRACK
M, NJ. = II. ROAD IHTnRTDRnn
WITH TRACK-LAYIN0.
work On the Dallas Tsrminai Rail-
read Track Is At Present AZ
. staadstiII.

Dallas, Tex. Nov. a2.-tspeoisl.)--
Track laying on the Dallas Terminal
railroad was stopped this morning be-
cause the Missouri. Kansas and Texas
blocked up tho right OF way after mid
night with all the empty box cars II
could shove around on switches. Ths
Terminal 10 graded and ready for the
rails all around the Southern half Of
the city. The new line contemplates
bringing the Cotton Belt the Rock 10.
land. the Fort Worth and Denver ana
several other new roads Into Dallas
at cheap cost. The city council held =
through an ordinance compelling thS
Missouri, Kansas and TsxRS 70 aus
obstructin6 the Terminal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
SAYS INTEREST," II AROUSED.
All the Towns Are Joining ths lnna"
gratfon Movsment.

Waco, Tex. Nov. c2.--tspeciai.)--
Colonel 8. II. Pope. who ~ travelling In
the interest OF the Texas Immigration
and Industrial association. reports good
luck in his work. Flo states that every
town and city visited so Tar has JOINED
the movement, the latest addition
being Bolton, Temple. Cameron and
Lott. He says the work will BE- keH
up until all Texas u interested In tn$
movement.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
-~--~|~7||@~||~U~l77@-I~-
WILL NE COMPLETED SOON.
A Survey Is DcinE Made of the Aus
tin Extension.

Georgetown, Tex. Nov. 22.--(work
on the Link Line railroad Is about to
be resumed and that portion of the
should be completed In two months, as
the bed Is completed, and the rails and
ties and a new engine are on the
ground. An engineers corps went out
this morning surveying an extension
TO Austin. Captain ID. s. Snyder. who
succeeded Emsey Taylor AZ president.
is one of the wealthiest stockmen In
the state. and man of indomltable
Will and business capacity.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23

Guthrie, o. T., Nov. IA disastrous
FIRE has been raging In the Seminole
reservation for three days past. Crops
have been burned. also buildings. a
terrible breeze from the north today
famed the flames into a torrent, sweep
ing everything before It. Horses and
cattle are being caught and burned TO
death. and II the wind continues many
lives will be lost
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
HALL COUNTY COURT.
Special venirr Beins Summoned for
Murder Trial.

Memphis, Tex. Nov. 22.-tSpecial.)-
District court has been in session this
week and viii continue next week.
Several civil cases have been dispos-
ed OF and two criminal ones.
In the case OF the state Vi. l.. ".
Land, charged with theft Of cattle.
the verdict was not guilty; State We.
II. N. Bailew. a verdict OF Ave years
for theft OF mule.
A special yenire IL being secured for
the purpose of obtaining jury to try
the 25th inst,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23

CoIored knights OF Labor of Texas
Elect Officers.

Hempstead. Tex. Nov. ~. Especially
The grand lodge for Texas OF the
has been in session here. The follow
ing officers were today elected; A. w.
Wright OF Kosse, ID, G. NJ: j. Hudson
OF Galveston. ID. @. r.; Mrs. Dollie
Butler OF Marlin, d. q. $. Brennan
was selected az the next place OF meet
Ing.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
DIED UNDER THE OPERATION.
Mrs. Kelly Expired In n surgeons
Chair at TcxarISnna.

Texarkana, Ark, Nov. 2g.--CSpcclal)
Mrs d. NJ. Kelly, wife of the section
foreman OF the Texas and Pa side rail-
way at this place. died today while
undergoing surgical operation. She
was under the influence OF chloroform.
Mike Kelly. wealthy dairyman OF
this place. fell from his buggy today
and was fatally hurt.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
PLENTY or WATER IN Troy.
Two Hundred Thousand Gallons Per
Day the output.

Troy, Tex. Nov. 22.-lspeciul)--Troy
has plenty OF water and some to spare
now. A two hundred thousand flow
per day was struck In the arteslan well
last night. and the citizens went wild
over the event, judging from the
amount OF shouting done. They VIII
celebrate largely tonight. The water
is 81 degrees Fahrenheit. has trace OF
Iron, maghesia, sulphur and soda. as
clear ag crystal and tastes well.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
Knocked OFF TRACK
FrcK PARKER MEETS WITH AN
AWFUL ACCIDENT.
nb skull Fractured, Leg Broken In
Two Places, and nm Arm
broken.

Hillsboro. Tex, Nov. 22.--(special
w. Parker. of near Itaska, me- wi d
Hlntul accident last night, RhiSh
MY fesult fatally. He was struck by
de outgoing northbound Katy train
about 745 as he was walking along.
the railroad track in the company'
yards and knocked from the track.
he had one leg broken in two places,
and an arm broken and skull frac-
iured He was picked up and moved
% hotel, where his wounds were
dressed, and he was taken to Itaska
ibis morning, from where he will be
spnyeyed TO his home in the country.
Mr. Frank Letter OF Bolton, Tex. and
Mss Ada Sorrlnger of Fort Worth
we're married today by Judge Cum
bingham In the county court room.
Prom what your reporter could learn.
was case of love laughs at lock-
bmlths."
". H. Brann of the Iconoclast lee
iaftd here In the opera house to a
god audience. his subject being Hum
bugs.
The street electric railway company
u. a large force of workmen grading
M laying ties on West Elm, near
ne depot. This railway will greatly
tlhance the value of real estate In
Hillsboro, and 1t will certainly prove
treat convenience to citizens and es-
pclally the ones who reside any dis
hnee from the bushes portion OF our
uflying and enterprising little city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
OYER A DEAD BODY
A SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRAIN SCAT
TIERS CORPSE.
The Remains Are strewn on the
Track for Half hiie-Sot
cen In Time.

Richmond. Tex. Nov. 22.-(special)--
Last night the Southern Pacific pas
senger train ran over the dead body OF
Ed Seybron, which was lying on the
track. and cut II all TO pieces. strewing
the remains over a half mile of track.
The engineer states that his attention
was drawn to the body on the track
by q man walking away from Il. too
late to prevent running over 1t.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
QCNIF[CANI


The crowds in our store
|ually. and not advertising
40 actual cost sale either.
Ns believe in dealing hon
auy with the people, we
" 10 do it every day in the
Iear See our elegant new
,ne Of Ladies' Capes, fine
s Y, Capes, only 81 O.
lsgant Plush Capes 81 35
'la sl2.0O. Our Soc 81. 90
10 Sl.50 Blankets are big
nlues.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
7 ="77|7@9
MILsON NOT lNpICTED.
Tho Grand Jury Failed TO Modest
Him for Killing Xother.

Mckinney, Tex, Nov. %. Especially
The grand jury has adjourned with
out indiotlng Alma Wilson for the XIII
ing OF Rich Nothcr on the eth inst.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23

A COLD RAIN.
1t Retards Cotton Picking Very Much
ut Abilene.

Abilene, Tex, Nov. 22.-(speciall--A
cold drl2zling rain is failing today
which retards cotton picking very
much.
Mr.. II. A. Tillet, n prominent attor-
ney here. Ia very sick,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
The Father Interfered and Was Shot
and Killed.

Bryan. Tex, Nov. e2.-(speclai.)-
Further particulars OF the Madison
county lynchlng are to the effect that
the father OF the man wanted inter-
fered with the mob and was shot and
killed. his son escaping In the melee.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23

Abilene, Tex, Nov. 22.-(speoial.)-
The Abilene Printing company has
gone into the hands OF a receiver. Geo.
Anderson, who has been connected with
the paper for some time. was appointed
receiver
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
THE LAST SAD RITES
Remains of n. II. Robins Are Laid
to Rest.

Hempstead. Tex. Nov. 22.--(speciai)---
The remains OF r. X. Robins. travel
ing passenger agent OF the Central.
were Inferred here today.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
MS Pure White Snk
asodksrchie@.

Any man troubling him.
~ 10 visit our Handker.
n, .sIaf stock (north store) will
INV INV today and Monday a
All ali 9l.inch square Hemmed
mi stitched Handkerchief and
oply pay the small sum OF
sso for them. A few put
.,ide for Holiday presents
,hsp they will cost you
bout double. would pot be
bad investment.
"a Y SMITH & co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
GIFT !!
We're Ahead Of You,

And if you want to settle the score, do it by
following the example of THE GAZETTE in
making handsome present on December 18th
to yaur Sunday School.
1S$sAis to be THE GAZETTE'S Christmas
Gift tt @e of the Sunday Schools attended by
its patrL s,es:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-23
THE SELLING PRICE or THIS ms TRUMENTIS

THE GAZETTE will pressn this handsome instrument to a
sd sbool oue of Fot WORTH selected by it's patrons out
d this cy Their preference will be Indicated be
ned daily in THE GAZETTE beginning next Sunday The count
~ ,bese coupon will Friday night December 90 and the
bnoed Saturday the the SUI School receiving tn
most votes in time be used in the Christmas service In
order that the large number of circulated In Fort may
M, dec;de The econ will receive from this city