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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
A NEGRO CONVENTION
CALLED TO CONSIDER THE CoS-
DITIoN OF THE RACE.
Claim the Constitution Has been set
at Defiance and Are Denied
Certain Right

Chicago. Oct. ia call las been
issued by 4 committee OF prominent
negroes from many states In the Union
for a national conference CT colored
men to meet at Detroit, Mich, on the
18th OF December. 1876. The call. which
is a lengthy one, says in part:
We had hoped that after the ma
tional convention OF cl!ored men In
Washington In 1873 We would have no
further necessity for ,olorcd conven-
lions; that the legislation then before
congress would work out the complete
citizenship Of the negro and place him
In possession of the means to protect
himself in the exercise Of his rights.
But here We are today thirty years
from the event Of emancipation and
millions Of frecmen are practically dis
1ranchlsed; the constitution OF the
United states has been set at defiance:
c3lorcd American citizens not allowed
freedom OF l1comotlon; the freedom Of
decent transportation; municipal cor
poratlons granting license to private
citizens 70 deny US accommodation IN
hotels, restaurants, barber shops,
places OF amusement, etc
The imposition Of mob and lynchinP
are inflicted upon colored men and
women. These are some of the re.,-
sons why a convention should be
called to consider the rights Of the
negro as citizen ana as a man in
this free aud enlightened civilization"
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Full line OF vegetables at Turner 6
Dlngee's
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
A WRITTEN CONFESSION
THE MURDERER GAVE HIS MN
IsTER 4 WRITTEN CONFESSION
OF TWO MURDERS,
with the Request That Ii Was Not
TO De Published for shpu-
lated Time.

Paris. Tex. Oct. u.-tspcclal)-It
trauspires that Charles II. Key. the
murderer and malignsr who was hang
ed here on the 18th Of last month,
made a confession of the crime for
which he was hanged TO DR.. Fortune,
pastor Of the First Baptist church. It
was made on condition that 1t should
not be made public for specified time.
on: Of consideration for his father and
mother The nrs, intimation that he
had confessed was today when United
states Marshal VILLAINS handed it to
your correspondent with the statement
tHat he believed that It should be pub
iishcl in the interest Of law and order
and the possibility Of bringing others
to justice. Key said:
About i've years ago old Lou Han
dy and myself ran a gambling house
at Big Springs. Tex. We employed a
Mexican named palores to deal monte.
one night while Handy was at home
drunk, Dalores made large winnings
oil a lot OF sheep heTders. tried 20 get
the Mexican 70 divide the winnings be-
tween Us and say nothing to Handy
about IL, but he refused. That night
when DalJres was on his way home
laid Tor him and shot him. There was
another Mexican with him who ran or.
! went 70 the dead man ana took $3.50
IN gTeenbacks on him. He had $50 or
$40 in silver on him, which / dli not
take. TO create the Impression that ne
hal not been killed for his tn0ney.
When Handy got sober he came 10 me
and said that ! had killed the Mexican
and that II ala NOT divide tho money
hr would work Up the evidence
against me, whereupon gave him
$40.
Eight or ten years ago 7 married q
widow IN EaStlanI county. Tex. She
had considerable property. but I spent
nearly all OF It and left her. The last
time I heard OF her she was ct Colo
RADIO City last year on her way 20 The
Eighteen ranch In Nolan county, twelve
/ miles north Of SwcetwHter,
- killed Smith MCLDthiin last year
near Colbert's Ferry In the Ch!ckasRw
{ Nation by beating his brains out with
I club. After / killed him l went 10 tho
/ bridge and threw olu5 ana bed clothes
. in the river The government claimed
that ! dil the killing with an axe. but
| 81 was put Up Job on me. Further than
] this / will only say that my life has
Z only been an evil one, my associations
I bad and my conduct entirely reckless
Z In conversation with others he said
I that for nearly twenty years his avo-
/ cation had been that Of q horse thief
/ and gambler.
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Just received, new crop sugar house
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
KEEPING ~ THE MIDDLE OF THE
ROAD.

Aroetla Uarr,. Trnf.,. has bean raE-
- ,,..'.,.,.,. ~. - a..
'Hs Np-''lf - U'''F N'
Goals for his recent published appeal
to liver Democrats. cyclone has AL
raa5,. evolotrat tb,, Il. ,yas ,,ereI,.
-.
Trying 70 coax these ant" 'AF 4"Eu''''
PARTY. but Apostle Ira $ ~ not salts
FED with this axr.launtio, He says
-. 80 - -. -, -.
.'~s D"t'9 ''N ''''5 "''NN- 49,
I'e'iy WIN py''''s.A''''' s'ihply tAAlo''eu
700 niue" Io!ii4eei "+inoa, An inter-
.stihs o1llI'HpInE Oh t''' eo'l'F'' fFsF
is the Measurement between these Two
doAsats champions "i Ponull'in on the
""tncinI question: Apoaue DAVIS heid
ont ;he IDEA that the fopulist dom'-
che " just the place me free coinage
Democrat In looking ior' MS naiura!
ana native ao70e' Apostle Tracy says
Then as q reios.mrF Ar. Davis a.
si-tti Il ,,,,-,,i-- ,F,i ii,. ~. ~,
silver idoa. Mn paws is old enough 10
have been personally coEnizant o. the
l@ct tAat prosperity among the masses
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
For Violations of Local Option Law
An Arm nrokcn.

Mckinney. Tex, oct. ll.-(spcclai3-
Representative Simon p. Burns Of
Brown county was greeting friends in
this city yesterday. Mr Burns was
sheriff OF this COLLIN county just af-
ter the close OF the war.
Seven arrests have been made in
Mckinney already this week for local
option violations. All parties have
given bonds FOR appearance in the
county court. which conyenes next
Monday
A little son of Frank Mack was trip
ped by playmate in the public school
yesterday and fell, breaking his arm In
two places.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

are f0rcsd to haul water for engines
The 0hio river Is 50 l1rg az East Llv-
erpool that the supply u scarcely sptii-
Gent to meet domestic Requirements in
town. and some Of tlis hose establish
ments are IDLE this week. Nlue-,cui1s
Of the small towns are strictly limited
in the consumption OF water BY police
regulations A large number cs towns
have cut Of the shops ari Mills. IN
Lawrence. Mercer and adjoining couu-
ties farmers are selling stock because
OF difficulty In keeping the cattle wa
tered. In the oil feidS surrounding
Pitisburs work Of digging new wells
has been greatly lntg-iered with on
account OF the scarcity OF water. 50
great has this become in some gectious
as to practically complete the rllspeu-
sion OF operations
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
nxrnNpEp Dne.Tn !.
Pennsylvania, West virginia, ohio
and Other states sufer.

Pit,sburg, Pa. Oct. II For two
months severely felt drcuth has
reiSned west Of the Allegheny moun-
ern Pennsylvania, Wet Virginia, al
most the entire state OF Ohio aud PARTS
OF Indiana. s.nce April there has been
no coal stage OF water In the Monhn-
Rahela river. Not a bushel " coal has
passed south since thar month. and
5000 miners in the river pits have been
and barEes. loaded with cocoon 900 bush.
els OF coal. have been waiting three
months for water on which to 20
south Al many points the railroads
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
Texas State Fair and Dallas
Exposition.

And attractions on the side too nu-
merous to mention, at Dallas. October
- to November 3. 1895, inclusive.
Tickets from all II. & T, c, points
viii be on sale October IS TO November
3, good until November ., 1895. inclu-
sive. for return at rate OF one fare for
round trip.
on same dates as above a $500 maxi
mum rate TO Dallas and return will be
in effect from II. & T. c. points. Tick
cts limited three days for return
CIV. BElN. NIL. ROBBINS,
Trailic Manager. Gen. p. ST. Agt.
e; d LuSk Houston. Texas.
W. T. ORION, Ticket Agents.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
Houston & Texas | GlflI R'y


For the Cotton States International
Exposition TO be held at Atlanta, Ca,
September IS TO December 81. 1895, the
following rates viii be in effect:
FOR LONG LIMIT TICKETS.
$3.50 from stations Houston to peni-
son, Fort Worth and Elgln inclusive.
Austin. 1886. Tickets On sale Septem-
Der and 10, and from September 10 TO
December 10. 1895, inclusive. Good I'M
I'll January Z, 1895.
FOR TWENTY DAY TICKETS.
Houston TO Denlson. Fort Worth and
Elgin, inclusive, t2L35. Austin, SOS. So.
Tickets on sale September u to De.
cember 10, 1895. inclusive. Good twep-
IS days
FOR TEN DAY TICKETS.
Houston to Denison. Fort Worth and
Elgln, Inclusive. SIS. so. Austin, $40. .
Tickets on sale September l6. &c: Oc-
tober 8, l6, &c; November 8, II. % and
December and Is, 1895. Good ten
days.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
1t VIII Have Electric Lights ana
Matcrworks.

Marlin, Tex. oct. ll.-(speciaD. -R.
II. Spencer & Bro OF Dublin have
opened n lumber yard here.
The city council and a number OF
citizens met in mass meeting last night
at the Commerclnl club rooms to vote
on the proposition OF r. NJ. odeil &
Co. to put in electric lights, water
works and sewerage system. The
proposition was accepted.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

Guthrie. Tex, Oct. l1.-CspeclaD.-
Cattle are IN fine shape for the winter
and grass Is as good as can be at this
season OF the year. Stockmen are
gathering their steers for market.
Farmers arc holding their cotton for
a better price.
Hogs are In great demand for feed
ers as there was large yield Of corn
in this county. Corn is selling nt 25c
per bushel.
d. b. Gardner. general manager for
the Pitchfork Land and Cattle com
pany. was in Guthrie today on busl-
ness
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

Plenty OF Water for stock, with
Good Grass aud crops.

Silyorton. Tex, Oct. il.-fspeciaD.- -
We have Just had the greatest rain
since 1891. The lakes are fun once
more There viii be plenty OF surface
water for stock for months.
Grass is ane ana crops good. stock
should certainly fare We'll this winter
here.
action OF Governor Culberson and tile
legislature. They think the legisla-
ture did lightning work and Just as
effective.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

Secretary Herbert said at BirHnins-
ham that II was clear TO lis mind that
'our fathers intended tina, sold should
be the money standard" Herbert
used 70 be . free coinage advocate.
but since he took a front seat a; the
presidents pie counter the financial
subject haE grown more luminous to
his versatile mind.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

WHITE ELEPHANT
RESTAURANT.

This Popular Restaurant viii max e
a specially Of handling Blue Point
Oysters on the Half Shell all this
Summer. Also HOLSTERS, Grabs
Smells, Black Bass, Spanish Mack.
erel, White Fish, Halibu,, Gulf Trou,
sheephead. Red Fish. Pompano and
Frog Legs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

II Is Now BeInE Erccted-cotton Is
bringing Fair Price.

Bis SANDY, Tex, Oct. Il.-tspeeial)--
sheppera & Kelly are having n fipe
brick business house built. This Is Inc
FIRST brick OF this place.
Farmers are IN high spirits. Cotton
y short. but the price Is fair. Mer,
cnants report good business and fine
collections.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

OF an auiocta,ic foreign power. II the
government at Washington were die
posed to do its whole duty IA the prem
ises. # would open negotiations wish
spain for the freedom OF Cuba.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

Secretary Carlisle has been invited TO
address the State Bankers association
Of Kentucky. but he VIII no; accept
This 10 the season when the Kentucky
climate Is peculiarly disagreeable 70
3tr. Carlisle.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

1t Is Supposed 10 Have Becn Kid
Bnped Years Ago,

Chicago, Ills, Oct 1.-THE police
have received from NewCast1r. Pa,
requests for information regarding the
parents OF child believed to have haa1
kidnapped several years ago and loft in
the city. The eiri, then . years old.
was taken TO Newcastle three years
ogo by W. II. Hszwell, who claims to
be an actor He said the girl was his
daughter. but the child was richly
dressed, and refused TO call Ha7weil
her father. her clothing being marked
S. :. Windsor. Recently Hazwell died.
and investigation has led TO the be-
LEE that the little girl was stolen from
wealthy parents somewhere in the
West.
Full line Of vegetables at Turner &
Dlngee's.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

An Estimnbie Young Lady Passes
Away at Franklin.

Franklin. Tex. oct n.--(speriaD.-
Miss Minnie Easter, the daughter OF
Hon. 4. T. Easter, one OF the leading
merchants Of this place, died Wednes-
day night at 4 O'Clock. Miss Minnie
was the organist OF the Christian
church, and q deyout Christian. and
was just developing Into womanhood.
The entire community Is I'm sadness
over the death. Heart disease rs sup
posed TO have been the cause. The fu-
neral took place from the family resi-
dence today. Rev. d. r. Sanders Of the
Christian church conducted the serv-
ices.
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Hutte5milk soap at 10 cents box for
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

Governor Culberson may find the at
Inosphere chilly at Dallas. but Il he is
looking for rousing ovation ne can
get u az Hot sprlnEs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

The y. p. A. victory In Nashville Is
a danger signal telling that the winds
OF the new Know-Nothing movement
arc bluw.ng a gale southwa-d-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

AIR. Chambers domestic troubles with
Mrs. Amelia Riyes chanler. resulting
in divorce. suggests that II IS quite
as hazardous TO marry a young wo-
man who creates eccentric red-headcd
heroines as 1t is to wed one Of those
creatures.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
DIDN'T LIKE TnE PARTr,
SO He Mixed croton OIL with the re-
treatments.

treatments.
Toledo. Ohio. Oct ll.-Last evening
Henry Miner, 2 boy u years Oh. Oh
Jectci to his sister giving a birthday
party and in order - discourage fuT-
Their attempts IN the same line mix "A
twp ounces Of croton oil in the coffee
hat Was served 70 the cuests IS a
result twelve Of the people who attend
ed the PARTY are now IN g serious con-
d!tiC1 and fatal res Ilts are expected
in some cases. The lad was arrested
and charged with mixing poisonous
drinks with food AMI IS held awaiting
analysis by the city chemist. Young
Miner became imbued with the idea
through reading newspaper accounts
u the use OF crOton oil during :hr
Homestead strike.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

On account OF the St Louis Exposi.
ton, summer excursion rates ia ii
Louis viii remain in effect until octe.
oeT y. w Cotton Belt route. Tickets
VII oe seta Ustooer TO IS. at these
2A fa- rH.ursA SS'0Sei
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

The fellow who keeps the vinegar
supply viii please attach a solid pipe
- Fort worth's heel and turn on his
highest pressure.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

Waite says Coxey will be elected
governor Of Ohio. But coxey win 70
right along with his plans to personally
manage his stock farm, notwithstand-
ing Brother waite's prediction,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

THE ONLY LINE runninv so,,,
trains from Texas to Memphis Sitbn,'i
ehange. The only line With through
ehalr cars ana Pullman sleeepers 10
memphis. Be sure that your ticket
reads via Cotton Beit Route. and Sc
sure sure the very best service and connec-
on or address S''''
A. a. Gibson, T. p. A. -'
ID. NJ. MORGAN, C. p. a II. A..
tgl MaiA St. Fort Worth. Tsx.
.. 8. WARNER, G. p. A., Tyler Tar
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

II Is against the grain OF every true
American that any other American
should be foreibly subjected to the rule
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

German dill pickles. sweet mixed
pickles and sour pickles at Turner &
Diugee's
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

German elll pickles. sweet mixed
pickles and sour pickles At Turner 4
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

What is Fort Worth going to do in
1857
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

The following interesting communi-
cation comes to the Gazette from FAR
off North Dakota.
Mondon. y. D., Oct. 3. 1886. u am
very sorry 10 state that Mr. Joe New,
an old Texas cowboy. was very badly
crippled up at the fair by roplng Il
steer trying to win q premium OF $50
But luck was against him and got his
hufse jerked down ON him. He roped
ana threw his steer IN three seconds
and would have won the purse II he
had no had luck
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
NOT OWNED BY The TRUSTS.
~ THE DEMOCRATIC STATE b.
MEL AI.IIC COMBINATION.
TO PosTMAsTEHs AND SUBSCRIBE
Frs

The Gazette desires 20 be Informed
whenever an issue reaches its patrons
later than the regular lime for arrival,
Any iufUsma ton Cd this subject VIII
he gratefully resolved.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
MARLIN IMPROVEMENTS.

Buttermllk soap at 10 cents n box for
q few days ut Tnrner q Dlngeea.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
CATTLE IN FINE CONDITION.

Just received, new crop sugar house
molasses, al Turner 6 Dingee's.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
SEVERAL ARRESTS MADE

Full line or vegetables at Turner &
Dlngees.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
for Infants and Children.

Ecastor!a ls 50 p-el stiarsed 70 chlirenthst
irs- z-Eze-d "a as superi5s 70 any prescription
ESgEa TO me" 4. 4 AE-HER. Il D,
Il. So OXFORD s., Brooklyn, y. Y.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

Heart Melodies" Is the latest ltcr-
AIRY work Of one OF the Texas poets,
Thomas sloss Turner, OF iullshoro.
Opie +, Reed says OF Il: In this hook
ave many iine verses and ! think Mr.
TURNER can safely lay claim 10 the
iarc distinction or being poet" Peter,
Paul Book company. publishers. Butfa-
10, n. T. Handsomely bound in cloth.
printed on ilue hand made linen,
deckled cdgcs. pn. 100. By mall. 81. 100.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12

"The Income TAa Decisions as an OBJ
jest Lesson IN Constitutional CoustTuc-
ton one OF the papers in the Sep
TENDER annals ot The American Aaal-
umy. is especially timely. Ths author
is Prof g. q. TirJemau. who is also
the author OF the "Cunlitt=n Cgustltu-
u1n Of the United staJgs.' This NUM-
Der also contains q paper on The
Sources % American Federalism" by
Prof. William G.. MgF-y. OF the Uniygr.
s!ty Of Rochester. PHILADELPHIA. 81 90.
The Washington times., 1895-01-13

west. Is something unique II empties,
literally. into Ninth and Tenth streets. be-
tween + and G, and contains in that short
distance things dJapidaied and people
peculiar without number. There is a mohu-
mental congeries of shaniies and human Iens
on an eminence on Ninth street nearly oD-
posite the NAV of the alley. which serves as
q pointer to he long line of dismal
DWELLINGS OF poRKsTEAK ALLEY
This aggregation OF novels is built on hill
from which the earth below and the buildings
above seem TO be rotting away. The moist
ure fron above drips down the slope, carry
ing with il in solution things and things un-
speakable The house on the crest is a clam
shop, and rom this, south sRd west, there ls
fence Of mouldering boards, eaten by time
al the tottna into ragged teeth. They are
wOrm-eaien and warped by alternate freezing
and biisieriDg by the sun
There Is a gaze half swung. on one rusty
hinge. FEst-deroured latch. and altogether.
outside. there is a general air. OF Geso.ation
and .iecay. Looking oTer this antique wall
ycu see some little hoyeis about seven seet in
height. and they are made ont OF all Il amer
Of domestic and foreign material. The little
yard is ehock full of pots ard pans ana ints.
rags hung on lines 10 dry, aad rags siaffing
holes ia doors and shutters. Everything
looks mouicy and no.h-eaten, and is satu-
rated wiia infamous lie uiGs exhaling resti-
leDtial cGors. Not orc OF the buildings is
over sesen Get high. You stoop TO go ia and
yoa etoop 10 sit down.
The furniture of any one of the novels is
quite as antique as the exterior The wash
tub is " rywhere and soapsnds abound in
spiRshes. The beds are squaiid, the chairs
The Washington times., 1895-01-13
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

The mayor yesterday evening In his In
struesions to the police told them that here
after all persons found on the street at night
at unusual hours who were in any degree
suspicious were TO be arrested az once and
taken TO the police station for safe keeping.
This action on the part Of the city officials
has been found necessary in consequence OF
the numerous robberies that have taken place
here recently.
Presley Diggs, eolored, has the contract for
carrying the rails to and from tine pOst-offiee
and the railway stations for the uext wear on
a bid OF cents less than $500. Under the
regulations of the post-oflee department the
contractor viii hereafter have TO use the
regulation mail wagon
Mrs. Esther Price. wife of Mr.. George E.
Price. died at her residence, No. 11S North
Fairfax street, yesterday morning. Her
funeral will take place from her late home on
Tuesday next.
Miss Sarah ]. Scott. daughter of Mr.
Thomas n. Scott, a weil-knOwn architect,
died at her. home, No. Ais South Fairfax
street. aged thirty-eight years. Her funeral
will also take place on Tuesday.
Mr.. Jerry Long, for number Of years a
resident of Washington. died at the Alexan-
dria Innrmary yesterday evening, after an
illness OF some weeks, of astomReh trouble.
Mr.. Long was native of Alexandria. but in
early life removed TO Washington, where he
made considerable money in real estate spec
ulations. He was unmarried and leaves no
family.
The iovoite factory. in Fairfax county, near
Springfield station, is nearly completed and
the making of this new explosive will be be-
gun. it is said. early next week.
Dr. William NJ. Smith and Master CourtIand
Smith, who have been travelling in Europe,
returned home last night.