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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

shops, fell SUNDAY and broke HE chin
aud IL suffering greatly.
Lake Iaimage. Just below the Texas
ana Pacific roundhouse. has been frozen
VT LOT several days and the young
skating The ice on the Lake Is said 10
be ahont Inches thick
rms morning the sun came out bright
anu warm and the Temperature is mod
Grating greatly The Ice Is melting and
everything IN AS muddy as could be
wished. Yesterday II WAS SO sleek that
u was difficult for horses TO stand, and
an the carriages stopped running.
A. Il. Howard or Palestine, grand
standard bearer. Knights Tcmplnr. ar.
rived in the city this morning, and To-
night viii inspect Gray commandcry
No. l6 OF this city and install the on
cers-elect for the ensuing year
County commissioners court met In
regular session at the court house this
morning with Il fun attendance.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13
prHsEy,s BILL.
He wants the state to Furnish Text
Books.

Austin. Tex, Feb 12.-Burney, the
Populist member OF the house from
Kerr. introduced a bill this morning
which Is an exact copy OF the Missouri
textbook law. Burney wants to knock
out the school book combine. ms plii
nroyides that the state superintendent
of public instruction, president of the
university of Texas and president OF
the Agricultural and Mechanical col
lege shall constitute a commission for
the purpose Of adopting a uniform
system OF textbooks for the use OF the
public free schools. and that nothing
of a sectional. partisan or sectnrlan
character shall be contained IN shlu
books" Burney wants the state TO pre-,
mare and publish the textbooks and
furnish the same at actual cost to pur-
chasers
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

The Coiored Member Happy over the
Success of HIS Labor.

Austin. Tex, Feb. 70. - About the
happiest man in the house yesterday
when the bill giving the colored peo-
pie full control of their own schools
passed was Smith OF Colorado. the
"colored contingent of the Smith
family" In this legislature. When the
roll was called and The list of ayes
grew longer and longer his face was
aflame with joy. There is no doubt
the passage of this measure will be
hailed with delight by thousands OF
colored citizens. Smith looks upon
the action of this leglslaturo-or, more
strictly speaking, its lower branch
upon all questions affecting his race
thus far as the dawning OF new era
for the blacks He Is loud in his
praises of Dashiell. chairman of the
committee on education. who has ac-
corded him the kindest consideration.
treated him with the utmost courtesy
and tried sincerely TO so shape the bill
as to incorporate into this law all the
demands Of the colored people.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Me s,oOn'p wallin roy craig sh,p p ten
cars OF fat cattle 10 st. Louis today
over the Cotton Belt.
The 3-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Porter IL dangerously M
from the effects OF eating a number OF
morphine tablets today at II O'Clock.
a skilled physician Is in attendance.
and he says that she win recover.
The EXCESSIVELY cold blizzard has
been the worst for years IN this section.
No loss among cattle and horses re-
ported 10 date.
The Oh mill water mains frozs ayid
bursted last Thursday, which compell-
ed thcm 10 shut down until today
skating has been freely INDUCED in
by our young sports.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Marshall, Tex, Fop. I2-rhe westhsr
here for the past three or four days has
been the Fcvcrest ever known. This
Thermometer reached zero on two morn
ings. Saturday night Il began raining
and the rain froze Just as It reached
the ground, spreading sheet Of Ice
over everything 80 sleek that II WAS
dangerous 10 venture out OF doors. A
great many people slipped and fell on
the sidewalks. some Of them suatainiEg
painful Injuries.
sunday. Mrs. Dymn King went out
Ing her arm.
Frank Patiilo- who works at the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13
DAVIS ATTACK on ARMIsrEAD.
The Populist Chieftnn Comes hack
Mt the Gentleman From Marion.

Austin. Tex. Feb. 12.-The memorial
"signed by ninety-seven citizens of
Cass county" attacking Hon. w. II.
Armistead on the ground that he con-
spired with others to change the re-
suits of the election in Cass county by
throwing out certain boxes and hence
was unfit to serve as n member of
the committee on privileges and cleo
tons. was ruled out by Speaker Smith.
Rhodes of Van Zandt called it UP this
morning, and Armistead made
pointed speech, In which he denounced
the memorial as Islander and its
author liar and a scoundrel. He
invited investigation. The house sat
down heavily upon Rhodes and his
resolution. The memorial was written
by Cyclone Jim" Davis. 1t Is said
the Popullsts are chuckllng in their
sleeves over the action of the Demo-
Gratis in refusing 10 investigate the
clap-trap charges.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Bowie, Tex. Feb. 1s.--Depuiy Sheriff
J. w Rains. the Montague county
aleuih bound. scores another victory.
Henry Walker. alias Claude Wilson,
charged with numbering William Smith
Of Calhoun. Ca. in 1899 who has been
a refuge ever since the crime. was taxi
en- IN today. This makes the eighth
criminal taken IN by our detective.
Sheriff Raines, IN the past month or
70, Criminals must steer clear of
Bowie or certainly fan into the hands
o. the sllclSest officer In Northwest
Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Judge Lindsay Of Gainesville. ]. W.
Blake Of Mexia. lIirseh OF Corpus
christi. and stanley Of Fort North
similar bills.
Alex Sanger Of Dallas read a teic.
gram from general wholesale merchants
and bankers OF Dallas. protesting
against the passage OF general MI.
sisnment bill or forced bankruptcy act
tee S'N-
representatives OF the commercial in
tcrests are here putting In good work
against the Chambers change OF venue
IN civil cases bill 1t has passed the
mousse, but they hope to kin 1t in the
senate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13
nAnoNEY,s MAIL.
The Ladies' OF Houston Ask For his
Vote ana Influence.

Austin. Tex. Feb. l2.-Hon. W. A.
Maroney OF Houston received huff
bushel of letters from the ladies' OF
Houston this morning asking him 10
vote to place the age Of consent at IS
years, for the O'Connor bill to pro-
hibit the sale OF cigarettes to minors
and against the amendments 10 the
city charter permitting the city coun-
ell to licenses houses of III fame and
gambling houses. Nearly all the
writer's indorsed the Maroney anti
cocaine bill, which has been reported
favorably by judiciary committee No. 2
of the house. with the recommended
ton that it do pass"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Decatur Tex, Feb. l1.-Rev. W. b.
Dawson. an aged Presbyterian minis
ter, died at his home in this city Satur-
day, and the funeral services were con-
Quoted at the Methodist church yester-
day by Rev. Martin of Fort Worth.
Brother Dawson, prior to his DEATH
was the oldest living Cumberland Pres
byterlan minister In the word--that rs,
he had been preaching longer than any
other living preacher OF that denomina-
tion. Brother Dawson was widely
known. and was noted for plety and
Godlinesg
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Workman. Tex. Feb. 1.-THE cold
Weather stili holds on. The ground 10
covered with ice. This morning II be-
gan 70 thaw, but at noon Il began 10
freeze. and Is turning COLDER cattle
are suffering from cold and a great
many are dying from the effects OF the
cold and for want Of food
Judge Rufus Hardy parsed through
town Yesterday, on his way TO F'airneld
20 open circuit court.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Austin. Tex. Feb. l2.-The house
committee on elections considered the
contested election case OF Thonpklns
vs' Joseph this afternoon.
number OF witnesses from Fort
ma county were heard The argu-
.,sarts will be made tomorrow night
~ there will be two reports
Tbe Haiier-Dur case Will be disposed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Austin. Tex, Feb. 12.-Explainlng
why he had declared the memorial
against Armistead. introduced yes
terday, out OF order. Speaker Smith
said THE memorial was ruled out
of order because there Is no rule or
law authorizing memorialists 10 re-
move or interfere with either the
formation or Reorganization of COM
mittees OF the house"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Tor n rlsact OF uSnd ON wbioh
DIoomIng Grove In Locntcd.

coraloana. Tex, Feb. i2.-It is re-
ported ON the streets OF this city that
a suit involving the title to land on
which the town OF Blooming Grove Ia
located is about to be brought by n
Mrs May OF ArknnBns, a grand-daugh-
ter of ono Pearson Simmons. who own
ed $50 acres OF land where Blooming
Grove now stands at tho time OF his
death IN 1870.
After simmons' death DR.. Davis set
tied up the estate. making hcttlemont
with all then known heirs. Blooming
Grove has a population OF about 1000
people and is eighteen miles from this
city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13
THE DEATH ROLL.


Ardmore. /. r.. Feb. 12.-B. Frank
Maxcy, prominent grocer, died yes
terday afternoon. and Will be buried at
Dexter, Tex, tomorrow. He was a
prominent odd Fellow, and they have
taken charge Of the funeral. Past
Grand JEFF Howeth and Secretary O.
NJ Redfeld of the Ardmore lodge &C
companied the remains to Dexter.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

indianapolis. Ind. Feb 12-At 2
o'clock p. m. yesterday fire originated
in the Wholesale grocery establishment
OF Geo. w Stout, 107 and lOs South
Meridian street The flames were con-
entirely destroyed The loss will reach
about $4,000. on which there is ss5,-
900 insurance.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Waco, Tex, Feb. l2.--The names OF
the convicte who escaped from tho
county farm Saturday night are: Leo
Wilson. Gus Murray. nd Reese alias
hooking Bird. BID Muse. John Smith.
Burl sodaa and Tom Alexander. Mons
OF them have been cAniurod up to thtD
time.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13
rnu rnnrzH coNrINuEs
skating sun Good Arouaa
worth.

The snow and Toe have compl
disappeared from the streets II.
brief Intervals OF warm weathar.
ing the last few cold days, MUD
tho comfort OF pedestrians. +.
were also Indications Of melting 4
skating places in Clear Fork I'D
Tyiers lake yeHterdny afternoon'
the weather turned cold again VI
day evening and the Ice IN thosc b
WIS freezing smooth and hard
iaEt night. II begins 20 look "a ~
the See might continue GOOD 3o1
erai days to come. Tho ifnF4
which this freeze has con5ini$
something remarkable in rho hist@
Ee<s Worth. N
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Austin, Tex, Feb. Thames s. HoFg
tonight enters an emphatic denlnl to
the story published by irresponsible
newspapers that lie has accepted The
position OF general attorney rendered
him by railroad company which has
projected but not yet cous-tusted u
road. 1t was a fake, as usual.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Austin. Tex. Feb. le.-At a called
meeting of the committee on claims
and accounts 1t was decided to report
favorably Senator Atlce's bill to au-
thorl2e the present governor to APP
prove quarantine claims incurred dur
ing the administration OF Governor
Ross in the public health department.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13
ronT nEND VISITORS.
Called to Austin 10 Testify in the
Thompkins Contest Case.

Austin. Tex, Feb. 12.-Haywood,
Rrohan S. s. Bohanon. Dew. b. Coch-
ran. Joel McCray. W. c. McCovith, J.
r. Tanner and r. Lee Eckman, leading
citizens OF Fort Bend county, arrived
In the city this morning, ana appeared
IN Inc day. About twenty negroes
came in with them to testify in the
contested election case OF Thompkins
,e Iosaph
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13
WILL SEE lem LATER.
younE nun Promises TO Return Two
Years Hence.

Austin, Tex, Feb, l2.--while the ma
,o-itv and minority reports were being
considered today young Dun said to
your correspondent;
"The house may unseat me ana
award the seat TO the darkey, put
promise you tl-t Two years henee l
will return 10 Austin TO represent me
.,,,r,;ea ~ Matagorda and Brazoria In
NE lower house OF the Texas lesisla-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Henrietta, Tex. Feb. I2.-The barn Of
G.. c. Wright, ex-sheriff OF this county.
was destroyed BY fire Sunday morn
ing at o'clock. together with about
fifty tons OF hay. Loss about $500; in
nnrance about the game.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Austin, Tex. Feb. 12.-senate COM
mittee on public lands reported savor-
ably on Deans mining bill. and also
his Bill to repeal law passed by the
Eighteenth Legislature withdrawing
ntiblIc lands from sale.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

fillsboro. Tex. Feb. l2.-Mr. ]. l..
cation and Miss Preppo Reeves OF this
city were quietly married sundny at
the home OF the brides mother, on Bols
Dare street. Rev. W. II. Iefeyer OF
the Methodist church offlciatIng.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Waco. Tex, Feb. Err. ". Netties'
residence was burned last night The
family escaped with only few arti-
Giles Of wearing apparel. Insurance on
house and furniture, sl400.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Austin, Tex, Feb. 1.-THE Agnew
general assignment bin was taken up
by house Judiciary committee No. / this
afternoon. Il. u. Mcdonald OF Paris.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Hon. II. Il. Allen of Dallas col;
said TO the writer today: II linyeb
termined 10 oppose three OF Il
amendments sent here 10 the D.
city charter--that giving the 4
police court concurrent turisdiea
with the county court; tho ami
qnent ievying n general tnx for W
Sprinkling. ana the amendment WI
provides that titles shah be giyet|
property sold for city taxon.
months after date Of sale. I 81
with Senator o. +. Bowser on ~
amendments. II IL understood +.
that MessrH. Orr. IteiEer and AZ
win sustain their colleague in Ills
tho charter amendments.
HUGH IrJTZGERAIi,I
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

James Moroney, who was here J
rcrday with Alexander Sanger
other prominent citizens OF DIAL
said to the writer: ut is "A mist
ahat the merchants aud manufautul
Of Dallas favor che Agnew or
other state bankruptcy bill AZ
timo. Word came 10 Dallas thai
general Assignment law was certait.
passage, and we decided that
Agnew bill. amended. would "a
nearer meeting our wishes than
bill before the legislature. We prl
none" G. $. Hardy and a. w, Tai
Of Dallas came TO the capital h
Moroney and Sanger. and remain n
Watching LEGISLATION. 4
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Col, Henry u. Mcdonald OF Parl
said 10 the writer last night: "rl,
house bill providing for change q
venue In civil cases Is an outrage, au
do not believe that the bill win pad
the senate. Tho general nssignmei'
bill should be acotched, too"
The merchants OF Texas are here "A
great numbers to rive battle TO III
Agnew assignment bill and the Chaiid
beers change OF venue In olvil rasal
bill. They unite In declaring that al
enactment Of such laws will ruin thos.
sands.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-13

Hon. ]. Gordon Russell OF MIneoI
whom Col, Dick wynne referred TO d
that ltnightly Democrat from Coed
gia" az the state convention Mt Dallal
last summer, Is IN the city. Gordd.
Russell made the best speech for IL
minority report of the committee H
platform at that convention. and y
regarded by East Texans as onc I
their coming men. lie IL Just as rtroil|
II silver man now as ho was then. Al
IN confident President Cleveland hi
steered the Democratic ship on 60 III
breakers. He win return to wo,l
county tomorrow,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-04-04
Stupendous Stupiditv.

"All the stupidity in the world is
not confined to employees of Ameri-
can hotels" remarked a travelling
salesman who has had a vast deal
of experience. "They have it in the
hotels of Canada as we'll. was in
Toronto not long ago, and when
went to my room 1 told the clerk l
was expecting telegram and want
ed it sent up as soon as it came. Half
an hour later, when l was not ready
to receive visitors, a knock came at
the door.
What is it?' l called.
"a telegram for you, sir, replied
a bellboy.
All right. Shove it under the
door.
Il went over to the door, but the
telegram didn't slip under.
Shove it under the doorp I call.
ed to him peremptorily.
81 can't, sir, he answered in a
helpless tone. It's on q tray, sir
You see," added the travelling
man, as if it needed an explanation
that tho wooden headed follow had
the telegram on tray, and it never
occurred to him to deliver it in any
other way. Detroit Free Press.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-04-04
lie WAS ACQUITTED.

In a certain county in Kentucky
lived, Just outside the county seat, a
farmer who had plenty of money
and was active in politics, but he
had no ambition for Office, says an
exchange. He was very popular
man, and the time came at last when
his friends said it was his duty to
save his party by coming out as a
candidate for the legislature. He
wouldn't listen to it, but they we're
80 persistent that for his own peace
of mind ne finally agreed to run,
but assured them he would make
no effort to be elected, and they
would have to do all the work.
Having full confidence in the pos
tency of his name, they put it at the
head of their ticket and went into
the campaign with vigor. During
its continuance he went early to
town and stayed there until the polls
closed. By 10 o'clock that night the
returns we're in and q hasty count
showed that he had been cverwhel-
mingly defeated. Then he filled VI
and went home.
"Susan, Susan" he whooped
whom he got into the houseN. 'pp
acquitted. Hooray. Amt you
glad :"
"Why, George she exclaimed,
what do you mean?'
"Why, Susan, I'm acquitted, don't
you understand? The jury was out
all day and they returned verdict
to night of not guilty, and Susan
won't have to go to the legislature.
Whoop! Hooray n
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-04-04
London's Gilded Youth.

Here is story of gilded youth,
taken from the London City Press:
London, in very truth, is city of
contrasts and in nothing SO much as
in its poverty and wealth. 1t is there
fore perhaps scarcely to be wonder
ed at that, while poverty surrounds
US on all sides, though by many of
our readers possibly it is seldom
seen, there are to be found men who
will smoke cigars that cost 10 shil-
lings each. This was the price that
was paid the other day by a CON-
pany of six mon, scarcely one of
whom had u hair on his face Mt a
we'll known restaurant.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-04-04
Rarper's Weekly.
I'M 1895

Harpc"s Weekly is pictorial history of the
times At presents every important event prompt
w. accurately, and exhaustively in illustration
and descriptive text of the highest order.
The manner in which, during 1894, it has treat
ed the Chicago Railway STRIDES and the China
japanese War, and the amount of light it was
able to throw on Korea the instant attention was
directed to that little-known country, are exam
pies of its almost boundless resources. Julian
Ralph the distinguished writer and correspond
emit, has been sent to the seat of war, and there
Joined by c. D. Weldon, the well-known American
artist, new for many years resident in Japan, who
has been engaged to cooperate with Mr.. Ralph in
sending to Harper's Weekly exclusive information
and illustration.
During 1895 every vital question will be discuss
ed with vigor and without prejudice in the edi-
tOra columns, and also in special articles by the
highest authorities in each department. Portraits
of the men and women who are making history,
and powerful and caustic political cartoons, will
continue to be characteristic features. This Busy
World, with its keen and kindly comment on the
lesser doings of the day will remain regular de-
partment.
Fiction There will be two powerful serials,
both handsomely illustrated-The Red Cockade, a
stirring romance of olden days by Stanley j..
Weyman, and novel of New York, entitled The
Son of His Father, by Brander Matthews several
novelties, and many short stories by popular
urri
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-04-04
A KENTUCKY MIRACLE.
JUDGE JOHN M. RICE TELLS HOW
HE WAS CURED OF SCIATICA.
Circuit Judge, Congressman and
ASsemblyman.
lErom the CovinQtoa, ~, Post.l

Assemblyman.
From the C6rin0ton, KY, Post.)
The Hon. John NJ Rice, of Louisa, Law
renee County, Kentucky, has for the past
two years retired from active life as Criminal
and Circuit Judge of the sixteenth Judicial
District of Kentucky.
He has for many years served his native
county and state in the legislature at Frank
fort and at Washington, and, until his retire.
ment was a noted figure in political and Ju.
dicial circles. The Judge ia well-known
throughout the state and possesses the best
qualities which 60 to make Kentucky
gentleman honored wherever he is known.
A few days ago a Kentucky Post reporter
called upon Judge Rice, who in the follow
ing words related the history of the causes
that led to his retirement. 1t is just about
six years since / had an attack Of rheuma-
tism slight at-first, but soon developing into
Sciatic rheumatism, which began first with
acute shooting pains in the hips, gradually
extending downward to my feet
MY condition became so bad that even
tually lost all power of my legs and then
the liver, kidneys and bladder and in fact, my
whole system, became deranged.
In 1888, attended by my son John,
went to Hot Springs, Ark, but was not much
benefited by some months stay there. Ny
liver was actually dead, and dull persistent
pain in its region kept me on the rack all
the time. In 1890 was reappointed Circuit
Judge, but it was impossible for me to give
attention to my duties. In 1891 went to
the Silurian Springs, Waukeshaw, Wis. /
stayed there some time, but without i'm
provement.
"The muscles of my limbs were now re.
duced by atrophy to mere strings. Sciatic
pains tortured me terribly, but it was the
disordered condition of my liver that was l
felt gradually wearing my life away. Doc
tors gave me up completely.
fingered on in this condition sustained
almost entirely by stimulants until April,
1898. One day John saw an account OF
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People in
the Kentucky Post. This was something
new, and John prevailed upon me to try
them. / remember was not expected to live
for more than three or four days at the time.
The effect of the pills, however, was mar.
velous and could soon eat heartily, thing
had not done for years. The liver began
almost instantaneously to perform it's func-
tons, and has done so ever since. Without
doubt the pills saved my life and while do
not crave notoriety cannot refuse to testify
TO their worth.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They may be had of all
druggists, or direct from the DIR. Williams'
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y, for
DOC. per box, or six boxes for $3.50. .