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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21
SILVER CONVENTION.
AMERICAN LEGION OF mMErAL-
LIs'Cs IN SESSION.
Five Hundred ana Forty-scVcn dele
gates sentcd-wIu Organize
BimcttnilIc Leagues.

San Francisco. August 2O-At the
forenoon session of the nun-partlsan
convention called by the american
BimrtalliC League, so delegates We're
sented 10y the committee ON credentials.
The temporary officers, George W.
Baker and j, NJ. Kaney, We're made
permanent chairman and secretary,
respectively. George W. Baker. Re-
publican, c. j, Clunce and Alexander
Smith Were recommended To the ma
tlonal convention OF the National BIZ
metnllsts, ana We're instructed to pro-
coed to organize bimetullic leagues
throughout the state
The balance OF the session was de.
voted TO addresses on the silver ques-
ton.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21
BLOODY KNIFE FOUND
WHICH is SUPPOSED TO HAVE
been LOST ny pURRANT
White lie Was at Mount plabio
with Muiunnen After the
Murder OF Minnie Williams.

Walnut Creek Cal. Aug s0,--A blood
hesmeared knife, supposed to have been
carried by purrant, the alleged MUIR
dernr OF blanche Lamont ana Minnie
Williams, ts been found at Mount
plahlo. on the day following the muir
der OF the Williams girl a number OF
stayed NJ ranch six miles from Mount
piablo Two days later a lady's knife.
the scissors and one blade Of which
had fresh blood upon them, were
found where the soldiers hal slant
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21

A FishInE Party Adopts New aud
Novel Idea.

Stuart Harrison. +. n Barron and
Justice Joe Adams comprised a party
yesterday over the Fort Worth and
Rio Grande for weeks outing In
Brown county. They anticipate great
aport. and carried Justice Adams along
In order that thore might be no trou-
bic In making affidavit 20 the size and
quantity VI the hlh.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21
DENIED 4 PARDON.
The President Refuses to Interfere
In BaiIey's Cnse.

washington, Aug. 2o.-The president
has denied pardon In the case OF
Edgar Bailey, convicted OF man
slaughter in the eastern district Of
Texas and awaiting new trial II
~ probable that the district attorney
viii move 10 dismiss the case. He
has granted pardon to william Il.
Antley OF Alabama, sentenced in May
last to one yeor's imprisonment for IL
iicit distlllng.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21
RACES WERE TAME.
FAvoRrTEs WERE WINNERS AND
woS EASILY.


chleaso, Aug 20.--The trottlng races
1t Washington park today were tame
~ account Of the easy time the three
winners had IN landing the purses. The
"a.
Tomorrow James Etinson'a PAGER.
Maud b., and Damlana. VIII endeayor
10 beat the pole team record OF g.aO.
w g great event Of the meeting. how
over viii be no meeting bewecn Joe
hnicii'lu and John X, Gentry on Thurs
dhY HAd lust now II looks as II this
fpsslt DC tho great race Of thu year
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21

Thirty-Tive Counties show Demo-
crntIc Victories.

Columbia, S. C., Aug. 2O.--Full returns
20 the register from the thlrty-iiVe
cuuntlcS Of South Carolina show that
the Democratic nominees in every
county have been elected with few
possible exceptions. Two independent
Democratic candidates may be eleted
In Union ana two negro Republicans
In Darlington and two In Beaufort.
The reform Democrats Will have n
large majority In the constitutional
convention. which lnsures their making
OF II law which will largely eliminate
the negro vote.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21
CAN IT BE MINNIE?
THE DISPATCH CAME FROM PnovI-
DENCE, II. L., AND Is ADDRESSED
no HOLMES ATTORNEY.
Attorney Capps believes Ii Is Minnie
and Is Not surprised 10 Hear
She Is Alive.

Philadelphia, August GOV. a. Shoe
maker. the attorney Of Il. II. Holmes,
accused Of u score Of murders, received
telegram today purportlng t. c-me
from Minnie r. Williams, one Of
Holmes alleged victims. II reads as
follows: ..--
providence, r.. l.. August 19.-w. A..
Shoemaker, attorney, Philadelphia
Report that l was murdered absurd.
Am alive and we'll
MINNIE II. WILLIAMS"
When the message was shown to
Homes he said eNcltedly;
81 knew my story that / did not
KIN the girl would be confirmed" He
brushed the tears from his eyes.
81 am sorry, however, that she made
hersef 80 public by telcgraphing. She
might as well have written"
Holmes reiterated the statement that
he has made so often that the last
time he saw Minnie Williams vas when
he left her in Toronto. The prisoner
has every confidence that Minnie VIII
Hams is the best friend he has and
feels assured that the telegram was
sent by her FOR Ole purpose Of show
Ing loyalty to him.
Attorney W. \. Caps, the Fort
| Worth attorney, who has been here
In the interest of the Texas people
who are trying 10 prosecute Holmes,
was on his way for n train for New
York when told that Minnie williams
had been reported alive, He said;
81 never thought she was dead. The
! Fort Worth people think she Is alive.
! But 1t seems mighty hard 10 locate
/ her. She may be somewhere near Bos-
| ton, She has many friends there.
/ would not be surprised II the tele-
| gram which had been received from
| her is correct
Assistant District Attorney Barlow
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21

gard to the inspection of boilers and
the issue OF engineers papers.
The Denver branch OF the National
Association OF stationary Engineers
viii meet tomorrow evening to take ac-
lion regarding the explosion. The one
hundred and sixty-fiye members arc
exnsperated at the laxity said to ex-
lst in official circles in the matter 'ot
bniler inspection.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21

ashpeming Mich, Aug 20. The LIKE
toasy Mem, ana Cleveland Gin companies
hoile,s 'u,tel tne hres from under their
nnus Gown. The mines afe fast nliin-
MIN water. The strikers held nseis
IN IN Quay. but the attendance was
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21
DARLINGTON & MONTl9''
wholesale ps.I.ns
Fruits and western IN
COMMISSION MEacHa'h
ARE NOW oFFERlS'

FRUITs-Florlda orapl'hs.
Seeding oranges. Caliietnis N
Port Lemon bananas, Mesa, .us1,,a4
coanuts. Malaga grapes ~
VEGETABLEs--Gew NoIs ~. n
potatoes, Eastern rose stsu MI Z
cru rose seed potnt9es, - seiliir
loss seed potatoes, ureeis! ssiil
sweet potatoes for seed vhi,e "a
Rutnbaga turnips, new .slsr z
heets, caullhower. fancy X M
SUNDnIhs-A full llhs Y. 4 4
raisins. dates, hgs, ele,' rcsniIA. I,
suripll0n, chewing gum ,,eedrIts y
assortment Of groeers s
prices.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21

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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-21

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-30
A TRAGEDY IN a rosToFFrcE.
The Postmaster shoots "A Physicians
Dead.


Weldon. ILL.,. Dec. 29.-Dr William ri.
Taylor. a member of the lower house OF
the general assembly from the Thirteenth
district, was shot and instantly killed at
O'Clock last night by John II. Pace. the
postmaster OF this town. Pace pleads self
defense. while the friends OF his victim
assert that the shooting was premedita-
ted and the result Of jealousy.
DIR. Taylor had practiced medicine here
for twenty-eight years. and was popular
with all classes. Pace has been separated
from his wife for over year, and had
accused DIR. Taylor of being the cause
of his family troubles. To these charges
little attention was paid at the time. Dr.
Taylors reputation being such as to cast
general discredit upon them.
Bent on securing his mails, the doctor
entered the postofiice shortly before
o'clock last night. While standing at the
window, Il is said he demanded OF POST
master Pace an explanation of a letter
which he had heard the latter had writ
ten, regarding a suit he (Pacel was PROS
ecuting against the representative. Pace
says that he told the doctor to leave, bur
the latter advanced upon him, threatens
ing an assault, whereupon he drew a re-
volver and shot him in the head, fnffct-
ing wound that proved instantly fatal
No one but the two participants were
present at the time, but the shot attract-
ed scores of people. Mr.. Pace made no
effort to flee, but calmly surrendered his
revolver when asked for 1t, saying his
life had been IN danger, and he had fired
only in self defense. Angry mutterings
were heard. but no violence was offered
when the authorities took him in chaf ge.
DIT. Taylor had long been prominent in
Among his close friends were Senator
Cullom and John r. Tanner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-30
sILvERITEs JOINING HANDS.
Three Organizations Consolidated
Under One Hend.


Chicago Dec. 29.-At a meeting in this
city this afternoon OF representatives Of
the American Bimetallic League, the
National Bimetallic Union and the Ma
tional Silver Committee. these organiza-
tions were consolidated. the new combina-
tion being named 1.-The American Bimet-
allie Union"
The new organization stands for BIZ
metallism and will support the party de-
claring In its favor. In the event of
non-support by either OF the great par
ties, the union will put forth It's own ticket
in the next campaign.
At meeting held by the organization
last September IL was recommended that
the action of to-day be taken, and when
this was reported TO the separate or
ders, representatives were appointed for
a final conference. The National Bimet-
allie Union sent Thomas G.. Merrill Of
Helena, Mont, and Il. B. Light OF Chi
cago; the American Bimetallic League
Gen. A. j. Warner Of Ohio, and Judge
National Silver Commission.
These gentlemen met to-day, and after
arranging the preliminaries. formally de-
clared the organizations merged into one.
Ratification by the executive committees
of the different organizations Is all that
is lacking to make the combination ef-
fective.
But two officers were decided upon to.
day--A. J. Warner for president and Il.
Il. Light for secretary
The general headquarters will be at 1874
Monroe street, and branch offices viii
be maintained in Washington and San
west and south.
The united organization will press the
campaign of education along their lines
with the utmost vigor In all parts Of the
country, and Secretary Light says that
If neither of the big parties takes up their
cause they will have party OF their own.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-30
cAMPos TO. REMAIN IN CUBA.
He Says He Cannot Resign in the
Face OF the Enemy.

race OK the Enemy
Madrid. Dec. GA dispatch to the I'M
parcial from Havana confirms the news
regarding the great constitutional dem
onstration held in that city last night.
The dispatch says that the eloquent
speech made by Capt. Gen. Campos crea-
ted profound sensation. Referring to
the reports that he intended TO resign his
command in Cuba. he declared that what
ever his personal inchnations might be.
it was absolutely impossible for him to
resign in the face of the enemy. The
government was able to replace him. but
the demonstration Increased his desire to
annihilate the enemy and improve the
difficult situation.
The dispatch adds that Gen. Pando.
commanding in the province of Santiago
de Cuba, dispatched q strong force to meet
Jose Maceo, who was reported to be near
troops met Maceo's force and compietelv
deteated them. The insurgents lost fifty
killed and wounded4 The rebel camp and
a quantity of provisions were captured
The Spanish loss was one killed and six
wounded
A dispatch from Havana to the I'm
parcial says that Gomez and Maceo are
retreating from the Cienfuegos district
Havana, Dec. 29.-Tt is denied here that
there are any signs OF a retrograde move
ment being made by the insurgents who
are near Jaguey Chico, in the southern
part of the province of Matanzas The
Spanish troops are vainly seeking to bring
about a decisive encounter with them.
The whole country through which the
rebels passed has been devastated by the
torch.
London, Dec. 29.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the STANDARD telegraphs that
the cabinet has decided to cable to Capt.
Gen. Campos assuring him that he still
possesses the confidence of the crown
and the government. and congratulating
him on the constitutional demonstration
that took place Saturday night. The cor
respondent adds that Gen. Campos tele-
graphs that the insurgents are retir-
ing across the province of Matanzas,
burning the cane fields but respecting
the mills and buildings on the estates.
He further says that the military out
look has improved during the week.
The Madrid government will not allow
Gen: Campos to grant autonomy in Cuba
until he has obtained more successes over
the rebels
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-30
FELL A VICTIM TO FORAKER.
One of the speaISership Candidates
in Ohio Gives Up the Fight.

Columbus. o., Dec. 29.-Considerable bad
blood has been engendered by the with
drawal OF Alexander II. Boxwel1 from
the speakership fight. In a card to the
public last night Mr.. Boxwell says:
prior to last Saturday had the promise
of ffty-seven members Of the House that
they would support me for speaker; of
these fifty-one were In writing. 1 have
the letters in my possession and have
shown them to many members OF the
House. Since that time certain influences
of which / have full knowledge have
been actively exerted against me. so
that enough of the members upon whom
/ had confidently depended have seen fit
to change their allegiance and have an
nounced their support OF Mr.. Sleeper.
This being the case, / don't wish to pro-
long the contest and add to the embar-
rassment Of my friends, which might
result from such a course. l have there
fore decided to withdraw from the con-
test"
The opposition Of ex-Gov. Foraker to
Boxwen caused his defeat, and Mr.. Box
well said last night: 81 could do nothing
with Foraker against me-"
The knowing friends OF Mr.. Boxwell
scented the inevitable some days ago
and they even anticipated II from the
wells word that ex-Gov. Foraker told
him early in the fight he would take no
hand in II. A little later he assured
him he was for him, but certain friends
had little difficulty in persuadlng ex-GOy.
Foraker that the Mckinley administra-
fion was urging the selection or Mr. Box
well and as the dominant faction wants
evsrvthi1e, In sight. as well as In pros
pecN they went after Mr.. BOxWell. They
hrofIohf him down.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-30
A BLACK DESPERATE KILLED.
The white Man who shot Him Dam
gerOusIy wounded.

Valdosta, Ca, Dec. 81. H. Carroll Of
Midtown was in the city this morning
and reported a Christmas tragedy at
Thigpen's still. between here and Mill
town. A white man named Tom StudstrI
shot and killed a negro named Frank
Alsabrook. The killing appears to have
been justifable and in self defense. Alsa-
brook had the reputation OF being a local
terror and at the time he was killed he
was entering the store Of Mr.. Cox for the
purpose of shooting a negro with whom
he had a difficulty earlier IN the day He
was met at the door by Studstill who told
him to go back The negro leveled his
gun on Studstill, who drew his pistol in
an instant and fired at the negro, strik-
ing him just below the heart and killing
him almost instantly. The negro fred
his rifle at the same time, the ball strik-
ing the butt Of Studstiifs pistol smashing
Il into splinters and tearing the hand 10
pieces. Another negro fired at Studstill
with a shot gun about the same time.
and about forty OF the shot entered Stud
stills leg, producing very serious
wound. The negroes were all drinking.
Studstill Is a quiet farmer, well known
pentine negro Is about as desperate with
a drink OF whisky in him as any animal
in the forest. and this is especially true
where they have an inclination TO gamble
G. w. Burt killed an eagle Friday near
saussy postOfiice. II measured eight
feet from tip 10 Zip. Its claws were near
ly seven inches across. The monster bird
d supposed 10 have wandered up from the
Okeelnokee SWAMP
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-30
BRUTAL woRK BY BLACKS.
Negroes MurderousIy Assault Gro
Ger and ITS Wife.

Negroes MurderousIy Assault n Gro
..-. Ger and Eis Wife.
Jackson Miss, Dec. 2S.--J. f. Smith, a
prosperous merchant, doing a family gro
Gerry business in the western suburbs of
Jackson, was murderously assaulted last
night by three negroes and left for dead
They called at the store about 10 o'clock
for some tobacco on credit. Smith declined
to sell that way and they knocked him in
the head with a coupling pin, cut his throat
and threw him off the gallery. Re-enter-
ing the store, they ransacked the cash
drawer, but got nothing, and then went
in his bed room. where Mrs. Smith was
sleeping, choked her into insensibility
stole a pistol and left.
Smith regained consciousness, gave the
alarm, told the names of his assailants
and the police had two well known ne
gro toughs by morning, but one scaled the
jail yard wall and escaped in five minutes
after commitment.
The excitement in the neighborhood is
intense and hundreds have visited the
scene.
Physicians say Smiths skull is cracked
and that the wound in the throat is seri-
ous so that his recovery is doubtful.
This is the second assault of this nature
within a month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-30
A MOB USES FIRE AND BULLETS
A WOMAN BURNED ALIVE AND HER
PAHAMOUR SHOT.

The Man Had Killed Her Husband
and Been Acquitted on the Ground
of Self Defense-EmbOldene by
His Escape. He Returns and Lives
With the woman.
Lebanon, Ky. Dec. IA mob inflicted
horrible vengeance on faithless woman
and her paramour last night. when they
burned Mrs. T. J. West alive and killed
w. A. Dever. her paramour. at Mrs.
Vests house on Cartwright creek, on
the Springfield pike, three miles north OF
this city.
The mob is said to have numbered about
seventy-hve and it was about u o'clock
when they appeared at Mrs. Vests house.
Mrs. West, Dever and his little daughter
were the only persons in the house, and
when the mob called Dever TO come out.
Mrs. West and her little girl responded.
but Dever remained inside.
Just as Mrs. West reached the door sew
eraI shots were fired at her and she ran
back in the house, but the child remains
ed on the outside. The mob then fired sew
eral shots in the house, none Of which took
effect. and, after severaS attempts to
get Dever to come out, the mob fired the
building. The intense heat finally forced
Dever to run out, and with pistol in
hand he started to cOrnneld q few steps
from the house, where he took shelter
behind "a corn shock and was shot to
death.
Mrs. West perished in the burning house
and this morning her remains were found
I'm the chimney, whore she had taken
refuge. Her legs and the upper portion
of her body We're almost entirely burned
on
The little girl gave the alarm this morn
ing, but only meager Information can
be gained from her.
w. A. Dever is the man who shot and
killed T. j. West, husband of the burned
woman, at Beaver Green, on Cartwrights
creek. on Dec. T. Dever had preliminary
hearing and was released on the ground
of self-defense. The killing Is thought to
have been caused by intimacy on the part
of DeVer and Vests wife.
After Dever was released he was charged
with living with the woman. 1t Is said
Dover had been warned that he would be
killed II he did not leave He was from
Knoxville and leaves a wife and several
children. Mrs. West also leaves large
family.
The coroner's jury has so far failed TO
return a verdict.
West and his wife had been living apart
for some time and his wife had instituted
divorce proceedings. She had been induc-
ed 10 withdraw the suit, however, and
West was on his way to town to see about
the matter when he saw Dever. He
snapped a pistol twice at Dever after ac-
when Dever drew his gun and despite
Vests plea for mercy shot and killed
him and ran away, but returned when
the coroners jury returned verdict OF
tustinable homicide, and renewed his re-
lations with Mrs. West.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-30
SESSION OF THE SENATE.
The REORGANIZATION OF the COmmit-
tee to he Perfected To-day.

Washington. Dec. 29.-The reorganiza-
tion Of the committees Of the Senate, upon
which the steering committees Of both
the old parties have been working for the
past three weeks, will be effected to-
morrow by the passage Of a resolution,
TO be introduced by Mr.. Mitchell, chair
man of the republican committee. In vIo-
latiOn of precedents for a number or
years past, yea and nay vote will be
taken upon the adoption OF the resolution.
The democrats say they intend to show
to the country that the republicans have
more votes in the Senate than the demo-
Gratis, and therefore are entitled to take
control, but there Is a suspicion that the
democrats hope by this vote to be able
to show that a deal has been made by
the republicans with the populists. The
republicans meet this argument with the
statement that they have permitted the
pOpulists TO remain lust where they were
under a democratic administration OF the
Senate, and the charge of deal no more
applies now than 10 would as against the
democrats when they assumed control.
Ihe reorganization Will not go into
euect practically until after Wednesday,
Tor the present employees. committee
clerks, etc, have already been paid their
salaries fon tSe month OF DecembH.
Besides the reorganization resolution, an
address by Mr.. Lodge, rep. OF Massa-
chuSelts, Is on the programme for Mon
day, on the resolution now on the table
relating to the enforcement OF the Mon
roe doctrine. Mr.. Lodge who Is an ar
dent advocate OF the strict enforcement
of that doctrine, will doubtless make a
strong speech, and command the atten-
ton of the Senate and the country. 1t is
understood he VIII 40 deeply into this
subject and review the historical matters
out of which IL grew and cases in which
II has been applied by this government
II Is probable that the Senate will In
dulge after to-morrow's session in three
day recesses until the holiday season is
over. The new tariff bill Is now before the
finance committee, and a meeting OF that
body has been called for Tuesday. While
there viii be no undue delay in report
ing the bill back to the Senate, it Is not
probable that the report will be made be-
fore the end of next week.
The programme for the House this week
IS one OF practical idleness Under the
working OF the agreement announced Sat
urday by Mr.. Dingley, chairman Of the
committee on ways and means, the House
Will be called to order Tuesday to adjourn
until Friday, when the operation will be
repeated, adjournment being taken that
day until Monday, Jan 6, at which time
the consideration Of business will be re-
sumed.
The appropriations and election COM
mittees expect to do some work in their
rooms during the week for the further
ance OF matters committed TO them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-30
sIcILY,s srATE oF sEIGE.
Premier CrisDi Issues an order Re-
vOkiBg II.

Rome, Dec 29.-Prime Minister Crispi
has issued an order revoking the decree
giving the military commander at Paler-
mo direction Of both the police and mil
itary forces OF the Island OF Sicily The
revoking Of the decree Is due 10 the fact
that the authorities have at last succeed
ed III 80 improving the condition of af-
fairs on the island that life and property
are now everywhere secure, and no fur
ther trouble IS appfehenled from the ma
chinatiOnF Of the Fasci Del i.aYoratori
caused the government trouble ~ 1888 and
1884 ii Maa these troubles which caused
a state of sfige 90 b. proclaimed at pa
ierm0 an the beginning " last year. thar
lod ~ the arrest ~ Hignor De Ffiie CUT
frida. a member ~ fhe Chamber ~ Drpr
uHrs. who Was sentenced ~ flahf teen
yenrf' in.prisonmcpt for connection Nifa
fhf socialist noia.