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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

Last year tho Palestine Exploration
Fund began the work OF tracing tho
ancient wall OF Jerusalem. under the
direction OF DR.. Bliss When 1t IL re-
mombered that Jerusalem had been be-
sioged and taken twenty-seYen tlineS
before tho middle Of the thirteenth CEN
tury, tho nature and difficulty OF the
task VIII to some extent be realized
DIR. Bliss set himself 10 ind and follow
tho ancient southern wall % the city
beginning at the eastern wall OF the
English cemetery, up to which IL had
boon previously traced. lie soon sue
ceoded In laying bare the base Oh =
tower on tho line of the ancient wnil.
with three courses OF large drafted
Rtonca still In position, The eastern
corner of this tower IN about forty rect
from the cemetery wall, and the prog
reas since made by Dr. bliss may IN
some degree DO Raugod by the fact thht
no has now traced the wall from lts
scarp and cOuntcrHcnrp for over luVV
feet eastward from the point whore he
began. The line OF this wall, SO far at
least ns It has yet been followed, is
probably that OF the most ancient de-
fcnscA, NJ the southern parts OF tho
hills now known NH Zion and Ophol
were most likcly to have been occupied
by the earliest inhabitants. II would
not be reasonable, however. to nHcri0e
much Of the elaborate and carefully
executed rock-scrnpng to the earlier
periods OF the history OF the city In
addition to the tower referred to above
four other towers were founu on the
line OF the wall; ana there are probably
the remains OF at least another be-
tween the third ana fourth. which Or.
Bliss did not sec, being unable 20 come
TO terms with the owner OF the ground
above II.
Perhaps the most interesting dlgcov-
cry yet made In the course OF these
excavations was that Of the romans Of
an ancient gateway, which pierced the
wall Mt n distance OF 40 feet from thc
cemetery. At one point DR.. bliss sunk
II shaft In the hope OF finding the wall.
and Instead he came upon large drain.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

Dam funny" Hank then crossed and
said; Gentlemen, | have no Interest
In tho money | have won. 1t Dll goes
to that sleeping boy. who l hope viii
promise me never to touch card
again, lie is u stranger to me. and my
only reason for working to get him out
OF the holc was In hopes Of saving him
from ruin. as I hate 20 noe a youth
like him 30 wrong"
l opened any mouth and eyes in
blank lmngcment2 How long had Hank
been morhllgt and "A savior Of youth7
Not "A week ago he would have called
q boy like that an angel. ana tried 10
win hla last cent and here he was.
after winning over $4,000 going To Give
II all to the lad who had been foolish
enough TO lose, ana who would have
been glad enough TO get hla half II
being customary when another man
plays your cards 10 divide tho win
nings, | glared at Hank ana tried TO
stop him IN his rash act, but he reused
the sleeping hoy and gave him every
cent OF the money, Then he bid uB ali
good night, aud In company with the
lad left the room.
| looked at him in wonder, then took
his empty scat and played until morn.
Ing. l won fcw hundred, but Hank
had cleaned the game, was dis
guated and sore. and had decided that
Hank was losing MS Ertp ana that ]
had better shift for myself. and alto
gothcr | was IN angry mood when I
reached the hotel and saw Hank walk
ing on the porch I passed him with
out a word and went 90 my room. Ito
saw me and followed me. He spoke TO
me. but l did not answer Then no
said;
"Tod what ails your"
"Oh, nothing" / replied, but l would
like TO ask you one qousetlon."
ASK IT," ne said,
"what ia that foolish lid 20 you," /
snoricd. that you have given him
every cont you hav0 wou2 Any man
would have insisted on dividing with
I YOU"
"But that wasn't man." replied
| Hank, laughing
"rhen what was t2' asked anx-
l iously.
Hank drew close 20 me and said In q
I whisper, ct was wOmnn,"
1 looked In astonlshmcnt and gasped,
] 10 you know herr"
Yes" he replied slowly. 1T was The
l little girl we saw in the dog cart
| philadelphia Times.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

This ho followed some distance by maxi
Ing openings from above at Ave differ
ont points IN n northonHtcrly direction,
"liut In the meantime" continues tho
report, IAN examination of tho SHIFTS
sunk TO reAch the drain flashed new
Hight upon mo, Al every point tho nag
stones which covered the drain extend
ed In n pavement at one side. and aomo-
times on both. Al first, when this
pavement had appeared only at one or
two points. | had thought little OF II,
assigning It 10 houses at these points.
But when II had appeared at 1--WE
points, all In ono line, all above the
drain. some explanation was necessary.
Then these questions crowded them
selves unpn me- Is this q paved street
above the drain7 II street, Is II not
leading to wall2 II to wall, must
II not be alib 10 CATER Step by step
tnc clew was followed The paved
street was traced Tor sixty feet. II
always shows signs OF wear. and OF
footwear. At one place house OF the
Byzantine Ooriod had been built over
the dlsuscd pavement, with n mosaic
pavement OF its own two and half
feet above the street Bencnth this
paved street, and IN line with IT,
was drain four feet In dcpth, two
feet wide at the top, and one foot nj tho
bottom. The roof consists OF slabs.
which also formed part Of the nave
ment OF the street The street and
drain were followed toward the wall
and, aa DR.. Bliss anticipated, led al.
rcctly TO a gateway Tho detailed ex-
animation OF tho remains OF this gate
way revealed the fact that there were
four ellis all f0otworn. lying one above
another, representing four periods In
the history OF the gateway The sock.
cts In which The g0tca had turned wore
also found In place IN each case. and I'm
the upper sill were the holes In tho
middle to receive the bolts OF tho dou.
bic gate. DR. Bliss attaches great i'm.
pOrtance TO this discovery IN relation 10
the history OF the south wall Of tho
city. showing az It does that II ran
along this line TOR a great lenqth Of
time. Ho also believes this gate 10 he
the Dung Gate Of Nehemiah al the
Gate OF the Essouea mentioned by Jo-
senNue,
While Or. Bliss has been 10 success
fully tracing the limo OF the nnleent
walls of Jerusalem on tho south other
discoveries OF Interest and Importance
have been made nt several points I'm ana
around the city. One Of these dlaenvs,,.
les waa made at the gate known nd ti,n
bah Neby Daud, about 500 yards frnn,
where Or. Bliss was working. After n
recent storm II was found TINT n ,,onr
which had stood open Tor years ,ss.
tened back against the wan wnn hic,,.,,
| down. This iii wind" raaultsd ia so,ns
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

ing his hand on my arm said sadly
''Tod. old man. don't be In such hurry
20 lump to conclusions. YOU may nn-
consciously hurt tho tondcreHt ieelihg
n man can experience by 10 dolng'
nm cxtorcmly sorry II my sudden ntu-
pldlty has offended you; for 1 have
CHANGED The night OF that little Hlrl
has brought TO my mind recollectlonh OF
my home. was very happy there. anu
the memories OF the past have, | am
nfraid gRddcued me q httle. She ~
tho image OF my little sister VINO llou
Immediately before l loft for tho West.
This sentimenialty VIII soon pnsH
away and I will again be my old care
less self. SO try for once, old man, ana
bear with me awhile"
II he had struck me IN the TACO u
would not have caused mo the painiul
aurprlHe this simple confession dld.
Never before had he spoken 20 mo Of
lis part. and come TO look upon what
Hank had been as a thome TO sacred
roughnCfB on my manner vanished ma
hitherto unknown gcntlcness came
over mo ms tried In every WY TO mako
him forget my unjuatined roughncHs.
! laughed and jokod iucosaantly TN
we returned to the Raymond
After dinnor that night there was
dance. But 1 had long coased to care
for frivolous social festivities. nud 80,
like Syongali. | took recourse IN big
cigar OF tho Havana. Looking around
diEeerned Hank pccrlng through a
window OF the BAH room. j walked up
behind him aud took n comfortable
position and also became an On-lootcr
There In the midst ot the select cotorlo
was his little girl, the gaycnt OF tho
crowd AZ about II o'clock shc bid her
friends good night ana retired to her
room. Hank paced the porch awhile,
and then asked inc TO take IA walk with
him.
We ptroilcd around In tho moonlight,
and he suggested that we 80 10 Web
rter's club house and see what was
going on. Wcbater'g club house was
situated about n quarter 81 n milo from
| tho Raymond. 1t was an arlstocrutlc.
apcall-caay. Pns0dcnn. being q prohi-
billion town, saloon and spolk-caslcH
were run on tho @. r. Wcb3tOr's was
D the best OF this class OF places, on tho
! first floor was u billiard room, ana II
looked Innocent enough, but tho side
were run cScuslvey Tor tho accom-
mediation OF Eastern guests OF tho big
/ hotel. Local gamblers were not want
| ed. nor were they asked. The doors
| wero closed 10 all professional card
| Ehhrps Webster had Ills runner at
| the hotel TO steer enough Eastern sports
| 10 keep two or three stiN games rum
l ming all the time. You might wonder
| how two snnctimonioua pcrsonllicatlona
ur innocence like We two were succeed
ed In passing the door-kecpcr but there
S. much IN n big pull ana We had H.
Wo played IA game OF billiards, which /
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

won, Hank playing like a man walking
In hts sleep, Then we went up to talt0
q look AT the games. But had no idcu
OF playing. I was too sleepy.
There were three games running fun.
The heaviest game was In operation at
the third table They were playing for
fairly large stakes.
Tho players wcro ali strangers to
me. | watched the game, and soon saw
II was easy. especially n youth, who
could not have been over u OF 90 tlO
played rockleusly open and was the
heaviest loser Tho winner was "a jew.
who l soon saw, while not n brilliant
player, had sense enough TO wait for
good hand and play A.. Yet. after
watching his play half hour. an ex-
pert could have guessed tho strength
OF his hand by his play. Next TO the
Hebrew sat an old fellow. who looked
like retired brewer, Ito was pcrBpir.
Ing and Tuning over Ids cards trying to
deal,
How many cards DO you want?" he
would ask Then deal thom no you
conl Hoe every card as Il dropped He
hcld MA cards out so one could not help
reading them. AS | noticed his play /
wanted to get IN the game Tho YAM
kee next 60 him only played when he
had thrces or better. How easy he
would be. Nine times out OF ten no
womb pass. Next TO the Nnnk0n Bnt a
long Eastorner. who wore glasses that
reelected the cards In his hands like u
mirror. But the blnck-hnirod youth was
the one that made me crazy 20 yet q
shot az tho game, His money was a
glft All that ono needed to do was
to constantly call him with queens or
better, and before the end OF the even
Ing would have his pile.
The game was rldiculously easy. I
could hardly keep from laughing at a
play between the Dutchmnn and the
Yankee. Tho putchmnn opened Jack
pot with "A pair OF kings and tho yam
koe raised him So Tho Dutehmun
leaned back and said; II will bot SIC
that Isn't a hlunf II that tarn boy
raised one, call him. but you have AZ
least threes, so ! pasa' Tho Yunkeo
laid down n pair 0t jacks and the
Dutchman roared ana swore II was
tam robbery, and that was the only
! blun tho Yankee made that night
\ Every other time he was called he had
| q hand, ana good one. too. About
! ] the Yankee and low were both good
/ winners, / looked In vain for some onl
| TO stop and let mo into the game The
| boy got reckless IN his play and
his black head began 10 nod. Hank
had drawn his chair close up behind
interest. lie naked the lad how much
he wns out.
twenty-five hundred" replied the
sleepy boy. Hank carried on short
| Whispering conversation with him,
| Then the lad arose. saying that he was
going 20 take q nap on tho sofa, and
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

shnli DO gondcd into fury until he,
worn down and exhausted, is despatch
ed by one doft thrust from the mata-
doTa sword. This Durango bun CONF
pletely upset the entire symmetry OF
the game by killing tho matador IN
stnntly and rushing picadors and other
the hull had All tho ring 20 himself.
The crowd checred him as they would
hnye chccrod the mntu1or had the lat
tor triumphcd, 80 coon are the great
forgotten, FOR tho dead swordsmnn was
no other than the gallant Rodrlguez
himself But after all. the crowd was
probably right, and properly cheered
frsalonnl bull fighter IA cruel brute
who pits himself against an animal
mnde mad with torture. He deuervep
10 be killed, and tho bun deserves the
cheers when he is the victor
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

wall In q recess with round hole,
which porcns the wall and communi-
Gates with a clstern 10 feet long by
about feet wide ON the other aide.
The elstern has a vaulted roof, through
which 10 square opening. North OF
this olstorn Is small pool, which aug
gests n altering bed. and Immediately
10 tho east Ia another pool or cistern,
IL reot six inchos long and I feet .
Inches wide. a little further eastward
another building was found, with a
beautiful mosaic pavement in colors,
measuring 10 feet inches by 10 feet 10
inchea' At the southern end, and read
able TO any one facing south, ia n Greek
inscription, OF which the following
Is Dr. a. s. Murray's translation: "For
the ropose OF Presbyter BusobIus. tho
Deacon Thcodoslus and the Anohorltes
nugonlus, Elpidius, Euphratas, Aga
thonlcuS'" Herr Won schiclt suggests
INIT tomhs are under the pavement,
nnt no entrance has yet been found.
IhSSe remains nro assigned to the
earlier Christian period, and were prob
AMY ruined and buried at the time OF
the orusados.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

An English doctor lmpartH tho cheer.
nino-tentha OF tho english people will
be entertained by the govt In some
FORM. There are fow people who by
disposition are more c0ngenlally adnp-
tod to tho gout Than the nrtons. says
medical man. I3u, that ~ not the
worst OF II. Americans who want
everything that Is English viii never
be satisfied until they get tho good old
arlatooratic govt that comes from IN.
win BIO miserable.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

on recent Sunday at Durango, In
Mexico. bull completely spoiled n
fight that all the city had turned out
70 see, This particular bull was en-
entirely out OF harmony with tho en-
vironment, and either utterly indlffcr-
ent 10 or grossly ignorant OF the rules
OF the game, IL Is supposed the pur-
pose Of bull nght Is that the animal
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

Until some eight years aro tho o,aas,
inhabltaut Of any English collection OF
ooirus was black VaHsa parrot from
Mnuagascar, which died after n resi-
Gardens, "rN
Unless the British lion changes lta
pohltlon the work OF twisting its tail
PROPERLY v going to be attend with
some diilloulty.-Chlcago Tribune.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

me Count de Castcllnne has entirely
ceased to rival In pictorial prominence
.ne gentleman who was cured by N
patent Observation-Disclosures star.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

II Judge Springer doesn't come back
some DAY with II sombrero on his head
s1u bells on his moccasins his old
polla Journal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

EDITOR Stead win see the proprlety
OF pestlng In each OF the unsoid eopies
OF MS book a slip containing tho re-
U SnIns from last Tuesdays election.-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21
'HE HEART OF THE GAMBLER
VAS TOUCHED ny a YouNcsrrn WHO
LOST.

low I'm TOOK MS PLAcn AT A
POKER GAME AND WON our ALL
THE KID HAD Losr-A VERY LARGE
POKER GAME THAT HAPPENED IN
CALIFORNIA.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

Vermont by n recent act Of leglsla-
lure has set apart August ts asa legal
holiday. to be known as BenniEton
Battle Day. wa
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21
JERUSALEM OF OLDEA DAYS.


DR. BLISS HAS UNCOVERED A PART
or THE ORIGINAL SOUTHERN
WALL OF THE CITY AND HAS
FOUND AN ANCIENT GATEWAY
RELICS OF THE nAtLY CHRISTIANS
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
A Case of Big Head.

When any man feels that he is
called upon individually to formu-
late policy for the Populist par
ty it is a sure sign that he needs
self-examination to see if that in
sidious disease known as "big
head" has not attacked him. A
good thing to do then is to retire
to some quiet place and endcavor
to take a tumble to the fact that
one man is a very small affair in a
great political party which formu-
lates its own policy by well organ
lied methods and limits the right
of no one individual or clique to
dictate to them. .-Educator, Knox
vile, Iowa.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
Window Glass, a full supply
at I. A. Ducournau & Son.
One of The States.

A funny man who asked the
question. "Where is the state of
-natrimony!" received the follow
ing answer 1T is one of the
United States ; it is bound on one
side by hugging and kissing, and
cradles and babies on the other /;
It's chief products are population,
broomsticks and staying out at
night. 1t was discovered by Adam
and Eve while trying to find a pas
sage ont of the garden Of Eden /;
the climate is rather warm until
you pass tropics of housekeeping,
when squalling weather sets in with
sufficient power to keep all hands
as cool as cucumbers. For the
principal road to that state consult
the first pair of blue eyes you run
against. ."-Ex.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29

In view of the Republican land
side it will occur to thoughtful
Democrats that it is time for their
party in this State to quit wrang-
ling and fall into line. Instead of
hammcring each other the Demo-
crats of Louisiana should prepare
to trounce the enemy.-Florida
Parishes.
As long as the rank and file sub
NIT to the nefarious acts of the
bosses, few favorites will be
pushed forward nominated by
any means, fair or foul, and then
with an arrogance equal to their
knavery, the people will be asked,
in the name of harmony, to stop
fusing fall in line and vote the
ticket. The party should get to-
gether. But the most effective
way is to give bosses such a rebuke
that they will learn to respect
something besides their selfish de-
sires. About one lesson like that
taught German, would go long
ways towards restoring party har-
mony.-Shreveport Progress.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
Selling at Cost.

In order to reduce our stock and
make room for other goods, we
will commence on December Ist,
and sell all DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING, HATS, GLASS
WARE and HARDWARE, at
COST, till January 1st. Call on
us and we will save you money, as
our prices cannot be beat.
BROWN & HARGROVE.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
Amcteurs.

Quite a crowd witnessed the am
cteur performance on Friday even
ing at the Opera House. As we
failed to attend, we are forced to
rely upon the opinions of others
as to its merits,' and are pleased
to note that one and all pronounce
it first class performance. We
hope that another will soon be in
order.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
SIMON BROS.

From correspondent at Hen
ryville, we learn that a Postoffice
has been located at that point, with
Mr.. Jno. Ii. Henry as postmaster.
Regular stops will be made by all
passenger trains, thus saving trav-
elers the trouble of going to Derry.
Also that Mr.. Wiley Cockfeld has
left that lively little place, and
that the position he occupied has
been filled by Mr.. Eversull.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29

If you have any money to spend
in Natchitoches, remember to read
the Populist. We assure you fair
treatment when you deal with our
advertisers, and any trade you
may throw their way will be as
much appreciated by us as by
them. Look over our local col
umn and see if they can suit you
in anything YOU need.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
District Court

The regular term of criminal
court for this parish will open on
the first Monday in December. A
full term will be required, as few
cases were tried last June. We
hope that greater number of the
cases will be disposed of 50 that
we may go into the new courthouse
with clean docket.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
A full line of Wooden and Iron
Wagons, at Paul L'herisson's.

The Lake Providence Banner
Democrat says, 'sthe vote at the
''mixcd primaries" at Rayville on
Tuesday last, was 106 colored and
26 whites. How is this for mixed
primaries Out of a registered
vote of 400 in the Rayville ward,
only 1872 votes were cast"
The mixed primaries" plan was
suggested in the interest of the har-
mony and unity of the Democrat
ic party, of course.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
Church services.

Services at the Methodist church eve
ry First and Third Sunday at II a. M.
and 7:50 D. m., by the Pastor, II. w.
Rickey. PRAYER meeting every Wednes-
day night at 7:30 p. IN.
BAPTISM. f. Weaver. pastor. Reg
ular services. second and fourth Sundays,
IL M. and 3. p. IN, Sunday School, 10
a. m: Prayer meeting, Wednesday, p.
u All invited.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
ToO True.

You are a PopuliSt, are you.
Yes you bet am.
Well, | am glad to hear it. What
we want is men devoted to the re-
form cause. What Peoples party
paper do You take!
None. You see, | am very poor,
What's that paper you have in
your pocket!
Oh, that's our county paper.
You see, | want the county news,
and
What's its politics?
Democratic. You SEQ
How many subscribers have you
got for Populist papers in the past
year.
Not any.
How many people have you
tried to convert!
Not any. | have to work too
hard. and
How many Populist books have
you bought and loaned the past
year!
None, CHI
How many people have You
tried to oct out to Populist meet
ngs!
Oh, | never have time to run
around after people, and
What have you done to support
Populist speakers, or to encourage
the movement!
Well-yOu see-that isl have
got to look after my wife and chill
drcn-well-I am not interested in
politics, anyhow.
Now, my dear fellow, don't
plead poverty. There are not over
a dozen Populist editors in the
whole country but what make sac,
rifices every year that would dis
count your sacrifices for a whole
lifetime. A man who will take
an old-party paper and not take
one of his own party has reason to
blush with shame.
The man who does nothing to
support and encourage those who
are fighting his battles shouldn't
talk about caring for his wife and
children. The man who, in these
trying times for humanity, sees
the light clearly enough to say II
am a Populist," and yet is doing
nothing to help the cause, is Il
a devilish sight meaner than any
old-party man of whom | know
anything.
The most blameworthy man l
know is neither Il Republican or
Democrat, but Populist who
lays back like balky mule and
lets some one else do all the pull
ing.-EX.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
At SIMON BROS,

You can buy Rescue Plaids and
Checks at sc. yard. Yard wide
brown Cotton at SC. yard. Good
Canton Flannel at sc. yard.
Gingham worth 7c. at &c. yard.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
syrup

The best sample of molasses VIC
have seen this season was made by
one of Bayou Bourbeaux's colored
farmers, Gus BolClen. g In addition
10 his usual crop of corn and cot
ton, he raised cane enough to make
a thousand gallons of molasses and
three hundred pounds of sugar.
Gus is hard working, energetic
citizen; commands the confidence
and respect of bis community, and
deserves good deal of credit for
his close application to agriculture.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-11-29
Lodges.

fhpnix Lodge No. -, A. 7. & 4. M
J. w Jones, w. n; J. +. Breda, Sec'ty.
Meets first and third Wednesdays, at 7
L. ~.
Castle Hall No. 50, Knights of Pythias
j. T.. Breda. C.. g.; Adolph LIierisson,
X. Of X. S. Meets second and fourth
Thursdays, at 8 y. IN.