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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-06

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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-06

The suit OF Elizabeth TheIs vs.. the
Mutual Life Insurance company OF
Kentucky was stil on trial all day
yesterday In the Seventeenth district
court 1t was given to the jury in the
evening.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
Special to the RECoRD-Uxrox.

WASHINGTON, April O. President
Crespo OF Venezuela has sent a special
message TO the Congress Of V Venezuela con-
corning the attitude of the nlted States
on the British Venezuela question. I'M
mediately following the receipt of the
Presidents message, the Congress passed
resolutions heartily thanking the United
States for it's sympathy and support.
SenOr Andrade, the Venezuelan Minis
ter here, to-day received copies Of the
message and resolutions. President Cres-
pos message says: The high powers of
the United States have just given, in the
pending question between Venezuela and
England, a signal proof of the extent to
which the principle of human Justice
prevails among the great people. The
Chief Magistrate of that powerful repub-
lie being persuaded Of the great peril
which is involved for American interests
through prOiongaJiou OF conflict Of
snch grleVous nature, expressed in his
message to Congress the strong wish of
inducing Great Britain 10 put an end 10
the dispute by arbitration.
IN the House OF Representatives there
was introduced in consequence. a resoIu-
tlon which has been inserted in the veil
low book of venezuela, and in the terms
OF which is disclosed the uobIest interest
toward seeing the controversy closed in
formally with justice and reason. The
resolution earnestly recommends to the
two contending parties the adoption OF
the course indicated by the message Of
the President Of the United States, in
order to peacefully settle the dispute.
Ihe Legislative Act referred to was ap-
proved by both cham bers and the Presi-
dent affixed the signature and seal
thereto on the Dist of February.
such tokens OF the spirit of iustice
with which the transcendent question of
the Guinea boundaries is studied and
considered by the Magistrate and Legis-
Iature OF the Great Republic of the north
requires from Venezuela significant act
OF special gratitude which only you eau
sanction, so as 10 express the wish of the
people OF Venezuela. Certain / feel tins
idea will have the most enthusiastic ac-
ceptance in the heart of our worthy legis-
lators."
The Congress in Joint assembly at
once acted upon President Crespo's sug-
gestlon, and the resolutions express the
deep appreciation of Venezuela for the
cooperation OF the United States in the
contention.
Word reaches the legation here that
venezuela feels so secure in her rights
that she is pushing forward improve
ments in the disputed territory. This is
shown by report from the Commissary-
General, stating that he has furnished a
church, which is to be the nucleus OF a
settlement in the Amasur region. This
IS sort of Venezuelan nut port, where
they are taking a stand to resist further
encroachments OF Great Britain.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
COUNTERFEIT STAMPS.
But Small Quantity Were Put In Cir
cuiatiou.

But Small Quantity We're Put IN Cir
culatious
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Chief Inspector
Wheeler of the Postoffioe Department re-
fuses to say anything about the stamp
counterfeiting which was unearthed in
Chicago, though he has received several
kilograms concerning the affair. 1t was
learned from other officials, however,
that the extent OF the counterfeiting has
been overestimated.
Third Assistant Postmaster General
Craig says that counterfeit stamps have
carried letters through the mails, and
have been Cancelled, but thai stamp coun-
terteItlng cannot be carried on to any
great extent, as the cost of making the
stamps and the difficulty OF disposing Of
them is so great as to render counterfeit
Ing OF little profit. Large purchases of
stamps are usually made from respon-
slble and known men. Unknown per-
sons having stamps to sell, he added, are
under suspicion of having stolen them,
and large purchases therefore are not
likely to be made from them.
ChIef HaZen of the Secret Service Di-
vision OF the Treasury Department re-
celYed telegram to-day from one of his
agents at Chicago stating that he has
seized 500 worth of counterfeit two-ceut
postage stamps. They had been shipped
from Buffalo and were due in Wells
targo's Express Office.
The officials have been on the alert for
something OF the kind since July, when
they learned OF man making inquiries
under suspicious circumstances as to the
process OF printing stamps.
Inc oinclaIs of the Secret Service are
working on the case in connection with
the Postof1ice Inspectors.
HOW THE FRAUD WAS DISCOVERED.
CHICAGO, April 9.-The counterfeit
stamps seized at Wells -Fargo's Express
ONCE IN this city were addressed to
Nathan Herzog, cigar dealer in the
Cnamber OF Commerce building.
"A week ago Sunday" said Mr.. Herzog.
II saw the following advertisement; 'We
nave Sll5 worth of United States two
cent stamps, which we cannot use here.
and VIII send them by express, c. O. D.,
privilege OF examination, for $780, 1t
was signed by the Canadian Novelty and
supply Company, Hamilton. Ont.
answered the advertisement. and
sad would take all the stamps thew
could furnish me at that discount. and re-
quested them to send the number adyer-
USED. \ esterday an express messenger
Drought In the package. | examined the
stamps. The color and general appear
ance led me to suppose that they were
counterfeit. L said so to the messenger.
lie replied that | need have no fear. that
he had delivered four similar packages
within an hour, and the people had paid
for them. My suspicious were confirmed,
because the firm had said that they could
not furnish more than $500 worth month
called up The officers. They got possess
sion and found that they were counter
feits."
Secret Service agents in Buffalo and
Canada have been wired the facts. and
the postal authorities are expecting the
capture of the culprits.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
GEORGE w. TYLER.
a WeIl-Knowu Attorney Dies I'm Ala


a Wen-Known Attorney Dies in Ala
media County.
ALAMEDA, April 9.-George W. TYLER
died tonight He was native of Mont
pelier, Vermont and aged 63 years.
George w. Tyler was in many ways re-
markable man. He came to California in
1919, located in San Joaquin county.
and the year following his arrival was
elected to the office of Judge Later
he came to San Francisco and prac-
ticed law. In his law practice he did not
attract much attention outside of court
rooms until he appeared as the legal rep
resentatlVe of Sarah Althea Hill in her
action against the late Senator sharon.
lie was elected to the Assembly
from Alameda County, but it was not
long after his service TO the State
terminated before he was disbarred bv
the Supreme Court for unDrofessioual
conduct in the handling of money be-
longing TO j. NJ. Hogan, one of his
clients. He made several attempts
to regain his standing, but falling
III this, he practiced before Judge Els
worth in the Alameda Superior Court
For this he was adiudged guilty Of con-
tempt, and sentenced to pay a fine and be
Imprisoned He obtained a writ OF
habeas corpus, which was argued in
the Supreme Court, after which he
was attacked by the grippe. The court
dismissed the writ, and remanded him to
the custody Of the Sheriff, but this order
was never conveyed to him, and ne died
in ignorance of IL.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
DIR. PLoUF DEAD.
The Shot Fired by McGauchey Proves
to Be Fatal.

The Shot Fired by McGauchey Proves
to Be Fatal.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-Dr. John E.
Plouf, who was shot OIL Saturday after
noon, March Both. by j. d. L. McGauchay
during an alteration on the street, died
Mt O'Clock this evening at private hos
pital. A charge Of murder will be placed
against McGauchey, who has been in jail
pending the result of the shooting.
Some days after Plouf had been shot
his sister, Mrs. Edwards of Boston, wired
that she would come to see her brother.
Ii was race with death she had from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. At III o'clock
this morning cab dashed up to the nos
pltal, ana live minutes later brother ami
sister greeted each other. At 630 tonight
PIouf breathed his last.
Alter the dying man had greeted his
sister this morning, he said to the doctor
IN attendance: Now it is all right [
don't care what comes of the case" and
thereafter he sank steadily.
DR.. Anderson said tonight, in refer
ring TO the case: I'VE consider it a mar
Velous one. For a week, at least, life
was sustained solely by restoratives ad-
mlnistered hypodermically The hearts
acuon was maintained in this manner,
ana all the functions of the organs con-
troIIed. II was great tightn
The record-union., 1895-04-10
BIG SALE OF WINE.
Largest Personal Deal In the LII
hIn.LL, In q,

Largest Personal Deal in the Line
Ever Made in the state.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-The largest
personal wine deal ever made in this
State was consummated last week, when
E. Chevalier IL Co. of this city bought
from Dowdell IL Co. of ST. Helena, Cal,
100000 gallons of dry wine which is now
stored at ST. Helena. The wine has al
ready been sold to prominent wine deal
ers in New York, where California wines
are commanding better prices each year.
The California Association OF Wine
Dealers are much stirred up over the sale.
AS an association they have been buying
up and shipping wine Last. They had
agreed to take 100000 gallons of Dowdel
d Son, who were members of the associ-
alton, but failed to keep their agreement
as to the prices agreed upon. George
Ghevalier, manager OF the firm, saw hIs
opportunity, bought up the whole lot and
will Immediately begin shipping it East.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
STOPPED BY a GUNBoAT.
Inc British Vessel Fired Upon BY a
Spanish WarshID Arrives.

The British Vessel Fired Upon BY a
spanish Warship Arrives.
Boston, April 9.-The steamship Ethel
red OF the Boston Fruit Company, which
was fired upon by a Spanish gunboat on
her outward voyage to Jamaica, arrived
here early to-day. She was boarded by a
reporter, who interviewed Captain Hop
kins, her commander, regarding the
affair. The Captain said: ION April 1st,
about 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, while
Oft Cape Maysi we sighted vessel which
we could not at first make out. We were
about mile from the shore. Suddenly
the stranger hred point blank shot
across our bows. This caused the great
est excitement on board my boat, the
passengers being considerably alarmed.
VI course when the shot was fired l
stopped ana allowed the vessel to come
up within hailiug distance. l found it
was gunboat, but could not recognize
the name. The first part Of it was
'NeUva.' When she saw the British
flag floating over my vessel she changed
her Warlii1e attitude ana quietly steamed
past us. We then proceeded TO Jamaica,
where laid the matter before the proper
authorities"
The record-union., 1895-04-10
SEVERE STORM All TACOMA.
Wind, Hail, Thunder and Lightning
Wires Frustrated.

Wind, Hail, Thunder and Lightning
Wires Frustrated.
TACOMA, April 9.-At P. NJ. this city
was struck by a severe windstorm, COM
ing from the direction of the CoIumbi
River. The wind blew about fifty miles
an hour. Almost Immediately it began
to hail. This continued for ten minutes,
and was followed by an Eastern thunder
storm, which is always a novelty in this
section. For ten minutes thunder and
lightning aIternated in quick succession,
and heavy rain fell. The chief damage
was done TO telegraph and telephone
wires. Tonight the W estern Union lines
are down over localities 10 Spokane and
north TO Seattle. The Postal wires are
down north and south, but many line
men are out alter the trouble. Both com
panies' wires being down to the north has
cut Oft news from the mine disaster at
New Nhatcom. Some OF the long-dis-
tance telephone wires were knocked
down by falling trees.
The storm struck the steamer FLYER on
her trip to Seattle just OFT Pulley Point.
one OF the passengers said the sea was a
mass OF foam as Tar as the eye could see,
lie said: "OH AlkaH Point a capsiZed
salIboat was seen with white man and
squaw clInging TO it. a boat was put out
and the couple rescued. The man was
barely able to talk, but said they had
been In the water nearly an hour. Tney
We're on their way from Port Blakeley TO
Seattle and the squaIl had tipped them
over"
The record-union., 1895-04-10
Special to the REcoRD-US1ox.


RIVERSIDE, April 9.-News of bloody
shooting affray at San Jacinto last night,
resulting in two deaths, reached this city
to-day. The dispatch was followed
quickly by another, telling the Sheriff To
bring posse along, as it was feared that
the murderer, Marshall. would either be
lynched or torcibly taken from the otii
GERS by the friends of the prisoners.
Sheriff Johnson Immediately started
for the scene, returning this afternoon
with Charles Marshall, the only survivor
OF the bloody atfray, whom he landed in
the Jail at / o'clock. Andrew Larsen, an
innocent bystander who was shot, died
this morning, and Frank Hamilton, who
had the quarrel with Marshall, died at
nOon.,
Sheriff Johnson states that the stories
about the shooting are conflicting. Mar
shall and his friends claim that Hamilton
was the aggressor. he hiring the first skot,
while the other side say that Marshall
was the aggressor.
Ihe shooting, as near as can be aScer-
tanned, was caused by Marshall lnterfer-
Ing IN settlement OF money affairs be-
tween hamilton and a saloon keeper
named Widney. Marshall, after having
words with Hamilton, went away, but
soon returned with pistol, and at once
began shooting. lie fired six shots, three
taking effect. Hamilton fired tive shots,
only one Of which took effect. the shot
shattering MarshaIPs arm.
Marshall does not bear the best reputa-
tlon, and as he has been in other shoot
ing scrapes, he was generally feared. On
the other hand, Hamilton was well liked.
lie was Deputy Sheriff of this county
under the last administration.
w hen the Sheriff lett san Jacinto with
his prisoner the citizens were greatly ex-
cited, and 1t is probable that MarshalPs
preliminary examination will be held
here. The latter does not say much. but
says he is satisfied he can clear himself
Sheriff Johnson says there was strong
talk OF lynching Marshall when he
reached San Jacinto.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
a DAY OF SUICIDES.
Three Prominent Men End Their Lives
at Omaha In One Day

Three Prominent Men End Their Lives
at Omaha In One Day.
OMAHA, April 9.-Three well-known
Omaha men committed suicide to-day.
At an early hour this morning judge
John Sahler blew out his brains at his
residence. He left note attributing the
act to financial troubles. Sahler has been
banker, lawyer and lobbyist in Ne
braska for quarter of century. In the
past ten years he has attended every
Legislature, and was the recognized king
OF a powerful lobby.
}. j. Jones, an Omaha lawyer, wrote
long letter to the press, and disappeared
last night. He said he would be dead be-
fore the letter was received. He claimed
he had lost his wife's fortune and could
not face her. His friends think his mind
gave way, and that he has suicided,
Mansford c. Bailey, Union veteran
blew out his brains tonight. He attrib-
uted the act to domestic troubles.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
ENGLISH COMMENT.

LONDON, April 9.-The Globe, this after
noon, referring to the decision of the Su-
preme Court OF the United States as to the
constitutionality Of the income tax, says;
Every man in this country will regret
that there is no Supreme Court OF the
American variety here. Never in all the
long history OF the Engll h bench have
they scared to the hisats of liberty
reached by the American Judges yester
day. 1t is quite impossible TO establish
such a tribunal here.'
The ST. JaBaeS Gazette comments on
the Supreme Court decision in similar
strain and adds: mo one has suggested
that this august tribunal can be bribed
IN the manner familiar to litigants in
some of tho inferior courts of the Union.
Still, it is significant that the politics of
the various Judges are carefully men,
toned in the dispatches"
The record-union., 1895-04-10
a Missile Commercial Traveler.
San Joeoutn valley Road

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-On Friday
special meeting Of the Harbor Commits
sioners is to be held, at which Governor
Budd and representatives of the Valley
road will be present. The subject of the
desired lease of the Mission Bay land will
be brought up, and it is hoped by the rail-
road people that the papers viii be signed,
sealed and delivered. To- morrow morn
ing the Valley road directors meet to hear
the propositions which the citizens OF Vi
salia have to submit
The record-union., 1895-04-10

Cuban insurgents was held tonight at
Turner Hall. Major William Warner,
Judge Wofford, d. S. Twitcnell Major
Blake Woodson, the Rev. j. E. Roberts
and others addressed the meeting. d. S.
Hartman, agent for Mexican lands has
received letter from Marcus Morales,
PRESIDENT of the revolution. Morales
says that with the sympathy of the
Americans their cause can be won. They
now have So, 500, 900 with which to carry
on their fight. He states that the in
surgents are trying to gain a sufficient
portion OF the island TO declare pro-
VlsiOual government
The record-union., 1895-04-10
.BARrELs ARRESTED.
The Notorious Sea Captain In Jail in
Mexico.

The Notorious Sea Captain In Jail in
Mexico.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-BarteIs, th e
notorious sea Captain, is in the clutches
OF the law at La Paz, Mexico, and is to be
prosecuted for stealing the schooner Star
OF Freedom from this port. The Star of
freedom is owned by Captain Johnson,
and he left her in charge of watchman
while he went to sea in another vessel.
Bartels tried to charter the Star Of Free
oom, but johnson would have nothing
10 do with him. When the owner was
away Bartels bribed the watchman, and
the two men sailed away with the
schooner. AS the vessel could not be
cleared the papers of the schooner
n y Nathaile were stolen. The Mexican au-
thorltles, not liking the appearance of the
papers, decided To detain the vessel.
captain Won Helms OF the steamer
willamette Valley, which reached La
PaZ to-day, told the Mexican authorities
OF Bartels' piratical act, and wired to
cute Bartels,
The record-union., 1895-04-10
CASE OF MAJOR wuAM.
His Sentence NIillgated to Suspension
on Halliday.

LIS sentence AlLlSaEed to suspension
on HaIi-pay.
WAsHINGTON, April 9. The Presi-
dent has disposed of a case that has been
pending for many months, in acting upon
the record OF court-martial held at Van
couver Barracks, Washington, which
sentenced Major Joseph w. Wham, a
paymaster in the army, to dismissal for
failure to pay his debts The President
mlGigated the sentence to a suspension on
hall-pay from rank duty and ali privi-
leges until January, 1904, his name to be
placed at the foot OF the list in the Pay
Department. The date mentioned IS that
upon which Major Wham will retire, so
that he can never again sec active serv-
Ice, and he will drop from No. to No.
20 III his rank, so there will be no possi-
Dlllty of his own promotion, nor can he
retard the promotion of Majors who may
enter the grade hereafter.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
AT NASHVILLE
Japs seize q British steo,,ar

LONDON, April 9.-The Times will to-
morrow publish dispatch from its CORE
spondent at Shanghai. saying that a
Japanese man-of-war has seized the Brit
lsh steamer Xix Sang outside Yakuv,
having on board y, 900 cartridges shiDped
atShanghai by res pectable German Arm
as bamboo and steel" The owners of
the Yik Sang, it is added, accepted the
shipment in good faith,
The record-union., 1895-04-10
COAST sEAMEN,s STRIKE.
Shipmasters Having Trouble In secur-
ing Crews.

ShlpmastefS having Trouble In Secur-
ing Crews.
SAN DIEGO, April 9.-Considerable
trouble is being experienced among ship
masters in this port in securing crews,
the Coast Seamen's Union being on strike
for $50 per month. Thus far no open out
break has occurred here but it is looked
for in the case OF the schooner Sequoia,
whose skipper, Captain Larson, says he
will not pay the wages demanded under
any circumstances, and who mas been
trying to secure non-union crew.
y Yesterday it was noticed that the agent of
the Sailors Union Oscar Borlin, followed
Captain Larson wherever he went, ana
also posted men at every corner to shadow
the shippers movements.
Captain Blom, of the schooner Mary Z.
Russ, held on against the demands of the
union as long as he could, but yesterday
concluded TO pay them the wages de-
manded, in order to save time. He
sailed to-day for the north.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
Pre.bxterlnn Con Garonno

SAN DIEGO, April 9.-The Presbytery
of Los Angeles, ranking as first in Cali
lorna and fourth in the United States,
met mere to-day in annual session for the
return discussion of Presbyterian Church
matters, and to consider the best meth
ods Tor extending It's missionary work in
thls part OF the State. One hundred min
listers are III attendance, the Rev. r. w.
CIelland being Moderator.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
Polish Miners Radlv Rnr,ed.

NANTICoKE pa, April "a frightful
explosion of black damp occurred at No.
shaft OF the Susquehanna Coal Com
pany shortly after 10 O'clock to-day. Six
Polish miners were badly burned. They
are not expected to recover. The mine
was badly damaged.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
Gigantic Water steal Unearthed.

SANTA ANA, April "a gigantic steal
was unearthed here tonight by which
Santa Ana has been Systematically robbed
of large quantities of water from the city
water works, by means of taps made by
private water company for it's con-
sumers. The expose was made in plow-
ing up street for the purpose of paving
il.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
Fire commissioners Association.

Los ANGELES, April 9.-The indica-
tions are that the meeting of the Pacific
Coast Association Of Fire Commissioners,
which is to be held in this city next week,
will have a good attendance. Business
sessions will be held on Tuesday, w ed
nesday and Thursday, and officers for
the ensuing year will be elected. The
chiefs will appear IN the Fiesta parade
Friday, ana on one night during tho
week the citizens of Los Angeles will
tender them banquet.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
The Message Did Not Come.

KANSAS CITY, April 9.-The expected
message from Heaven was not received
at the Mormon Conference at Indepen-
dence to-day. President Joseph Smith,
Jr., spent the entire day with the twelve
apostles and delegates to the conference,
momentarlly expecting to hear that reve-
latIons from on high had been made.
There are two vacancies among the
apostles which have existed for many
years, and which cannot be filled until il
Is revealed from God to Joseph Smith the
apostles who are TO be. Not having come
after to-day's long sitting, revelations are
not now expected at this meeting.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
THE "BoND' swINDLE.
Charges Preferred Against a s
francisco Broker

aTEo' rVIeTFed Against a San
Francisco Broker.
SAN FRANCISCO, April "a. M.
Decker, broker at 5O4 Montgomery
street, in this city, is accused of fraudo-
lent practices by residents of Angels
Camp. who have filed Information with
the police. Decker issued prospectus
about six months ago for the firm of
"Wlesen & Company, representing the
German Austrian Bond Investment
Company, 323 Montgomery street,v an
nonnclng that the firm was selling Ital-
ian, hungarian and Holland bonds, and
that purchasers would be entitled to ali
premiums while paying for the bonds in
installments. Decker went to Angels
The record-union., 1895-04-10
IngersoIl,s Doctrina

INDIANAPOLIS, April "a letter bear
ing the signature OF Bishop Chattard has
been sent to Roman Catholic congrega-
tIons in this city. The Bishop warns
his people against that doctrine of which
Colonel Robert Ingersoll is the silver
tongued exponent.
The record-union., 1895-04-10
Serious Fire at .Jaci,son.

JACKSON, April AT O'Clock Sun
day morning fire in Oleta destroyed the
stable of G. Atkinson and two-story
storehouse of the same owner; also the
dwelling house of Gus Gumbert Atkin-
sons loss Is fully $1,000, and Gumb bert's
$1,000. Three horses were burned to
death, and another is thought To De IA
tally burned. a man named Ed. Con-
nors, stranger, was arrested for causing
the nre, and was lodged IN jail here last
night.