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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14
TIE DEATH ROLL

Ell. BENNETT-Ennis, Texas, Dccem-
bel ll--E. l., Bennett died here this after
noon,
MRS. cHAs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Texas, December 1l.-Mrs. Charles Nc
knight died this afternoon.
MISS ELLA McMAlIoN-Belton Texas,
December li,-Miss Ella, daughter OF Cap
tain ], d. Mcmahon, died last night.
REV. A. p. HuDGINs - Grapevine.
Teas, December 10,-Rev. A. r.. Hudsins
Of the Me .hodlst church died today used
BEULAH sCHERMERHoRN - Ledbet-
ter Texas, December l2.-Beulah, daugh-
night, alied 3 years.
BARON OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Deeem-
Der. i2,--Baron Dunleath Uohn Mulhol-
land, LII. d.. Is dead. aged Il years lie
was q member of parliament from 1874
J. i. ENGLIsH--oaltland. Texas. De-
eember III. l.. English. ex-Jusuoe OF
tho peace at Oakland, died at the home of
George Wade, IN Gonzales county. on the
day.
y. G. SOWELI<-Nacogloeh Texas,
December ll.-An old iran by tho name of
J; E. Sowell died last night at Lhnana.
eran of the Mexican war, but could not
make ,he proof required for his pension,
and 80 he died pauper after Living hero
forty-two years.
~ y
eenibor l0.-John A. Heard, a leading citi-
zen Of this county. died last night. Mr..
hsard was soldier on the Confederate
iIs s.r.sw ss q member OF C9lonei W. T.
Der OF tho Masonic fraternity.
Z. 7. ROGERS-Taylor. Texas, Deem
per R.-E; t. Rogers died at his residence
u ihls this morning at 3 o'clock. lie, was
az engineer on tho international and Great
Northern road and had run q passenger
ram In and out of Taylor for the past
fourteen years. He leaves q family.
lion, 8. IL. BUNDY-Wellston, Ohio.
December i2.-lion. S. II. Bundy died to-
gay He was n member OF the Ohio legis-
hture, presidential eiector for Lincoln and
member Of the Thirty-ninth, Forty,
lhlrd ard Ftfty-third congresseB and
iather-in-law Of Ex-Governor Foraker
DIR. ALBERT HORNE-Marlln. Texas.
december l2.-Dr, Albert Horne, n promi-
rem physician Of this place, died at . a. m.
Today, The funeral ceremony was con-
Quoted under the auspices Of the Masonic
order at o'clock this afternoon. De-
ceased was q years old and leaves a wife
AND hve children.
q, ". YOUNG-Hallville Texas, Decem-
ger n.-uncle George W. Young, highly
respected citizen, was buried today aged
ne had resided In Harrison county for
settlers Of Marshall and the founder OF
ninsons Iron Mountain Springs, near
Marshall. lie was also years ago tax as
sener and collector Of this county for
stout ten years.
lanes A.. PuGH-Henrne. Texas. DC.
wmber ". JAMES A. Pugh. PROMISING
ssSSnng man, j. years old, nephew ana
eeopted son of DR. Thomas J. and Mrs
ssnnle Reese Pugh of this city. died a.
ns hhcIe's home yesterday at 8 a. m. and
ywaass buried from tile Methodist church al
NSp a. m: today. The funeral service was
Sconduoled jointly. by Revs. Morgan. Whip
ny and Allen. the city pastors, and wa:
ioliowed 10 the grave by a large concours,
sympathlzing friends. among whom
were tho companions and friends OF hi
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Orange. Toxes. December is,-Irhn tax
layy for the city OF Orange for 1884, as
levied by tho city council at their last
regular meeting ia as follows; ono-fourth
OF one per cent for the general fund.
threc-nfths OF one per cent for the road
and bridge fund, one-fourlh OF one per
cent for tho FREQ Gcnoof tund, one-foui N
Of one per cont for bonds for pubic im-
provemuntn,
The commissioners court has passed nm
orrer authorizing the erection OF u now
bridge across ADAMS bayou, Two nnlca
aouth OF orange, and are now Advertising
for bids Tor the same,
Bithop Geo, II. klnsolving will preach
~ tac episcopal church Ia orange tonIor.
row night und confirm any candidates
who may prcsent Themselves for contrmu-
ton.
Rev. w, ]. seohrest OF Houston viii
preach az the Presbyterian church ~
Orange sunday noxt. morning and even.
Ing.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

nronhsn,. Texas. December i2,--Rsv. W.
whnberly says the impression that has
got abroad 10 tho erect that he Is going
10 antlgonize the Methodist church here
is erroneous Ho intends. he spys. re-
manning here and living down his troubles.
bui that he rs far from Offering any an
ieeonism to the church. The Impression
had It's origin IN the announcement which
he reassorts. that he VIII get n tent. or
hall. and preach. or rather lecture at $3.50
Sunday afternoons, doing what ,sood he
can. uniil after a time, when he VIII Join
10 preach.
Rev. 10. p. Newsome the preacher In
charge OF Brenham station, while n young
mnn has wire and two children. and Ia
"a TO he T. good mpn and n x bod preacher.
The Kings Daughters during tho past
year have received NJs.01. and disburscd
% various charitable objects ,i5i5, iesying
ga2 IN tho treasury. Thov meet Friday
at o'clock at the Methodist church, foI
the purpose OF reorganizing and all NOM
bere IRE requested to no present.
Burning RAYS In the calahoosC last night
caused an alarm and irvestisation proved
that an inmate had built nrc OF fags
on tho calaboose floor 10 warm his feet
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

(. ioAKLAND-The Mexican. De Leon, who
"A his head split open with a grubblng
~ l. rot dead, and the attending physl-
,,sn thinks he may live.
w.tshsANToN-Aga inst prohibition iai,
~, prohibition 81; less than 20 per cent OF
,,ts ran vote was cast. This result was
J airprlse even to the ants.
uARIIN-Quite q large crowd greeted
M c;oodwyn, the Methodist minister, on
N return. and showed their appreciation
N him by u general hand-shake and
ssaihering at the parsonage.
IrAscA--At u mass meeting to enforce
z ne new prohibition law and quiet excite
,nent over the matter. a subscription OF
n; was raised for defraying the expenses
% detecting dealers and enforcing the
law.
cRANBURY-The county court dis
posed OF twenty-five local option cases
ihls week by jurles, and failed to get con-
yictions In any, Of them. The law Ia work
ING fairly well mere ana not much COM
plaint raised.
sHERalAN--Rev, T. ]. Head Of Okla
N,ana Is IN the city. He is asking tho
srlxens OF Sherman for contributions for
he suffering OF the Territory OF Okla
received and put to use among the sur
ifrers In the districts where the crops
have failed.
NACoGDocHES-A young school teach
1, VIM Stephens, son OF A. II. Stephens,
in the east end of this county, got his leg
hroken above the knee this morning at
rsi oak school house, six miles northwest
al here HIS saddle horse threw him OF
iist az he rode up to his school house.
Ana thus caused the painful accident
sAN ANTONIO-The funeral OF Edward
uaenol who was killed at Segiin Monday,
took place from his fathers residence on
south Alamo street Wednesday afternoon,
having been postponed to that time on
account Of the delay In the arrival OF a
number of friends from Seguin and other
lawns The funeral procession was very
large embracing friends of the deceased
from this and many surrounding towns.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

colmeanel. Texas, December i2.--The
case OF $. Il. Mann and others against
tho commissioners court resulted yester
day in Judgment by default. the district
court issuing an order compelling tie
commissioners TO declare the result NJ the
local option election held here last sprlnH.
a motion was nude TO set aside the jung-
mcnt, and II will be heard some time dur
ing this term. Should the court fail 20
slBtnin tho motion the commissioners Will
bo required at their next regular term, In
February next, to declare the result of
the colinoRreil prohibition election, by
which this precinct will be prohibited from
further liquor traffic,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Taylor. Texas. December ia rocep-
tlon was given at tho Baptist church last
night IA farewell to Rev. Il. w. N.
simips and wife. yho resigns tho chargr
OF lie church hers ard will remove In q
Few days 10 Midland, Texas.
The lecture OF Professor a. w. Hawkes.
a. the ct,ffn house Thur1day night was
Well attended and highly enjoyed Mr.
Hawkes. ranks an one u the best enter
taifiers from tho rostrum who have ever
visited TAYLOR, s4 M
Young Mons Christian association. hay
lng fesirfOd that position 10 accept q
aiDiilsr one In Lawrenee, Ksn- Leaves
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Austin. Texas. December i2.-The state
departments remained closed today ou'
Of respect to the memory OF Mrs, d. D.
Culberson- -,
Assistant Attorney General II. J.. brown
returned from Waco tonight where he haA
been assisting in the prosecution OF ih'
AGENT OF the waters-Pierce oil conipa,n !,
ma Irotlght the information that the ue,
III. a. Carleton. OF the, United STATES
fendant had been convicted. -,
rn,ssr1s,iitnrai department, who has beer
a. ,ts,..s,'stientins- rlist ia wheat and outs ~
Ills state, was here today. .Tomorrow ne
saes 10 Laredo and from there TO liohs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Columbus, Texas. December I.-Mr
George II. Little, who lives one mile
north of town. lost his barn and all oil
his feed yesterday evening by FIRE. There
Wcrc 500 bushels OF corn, large guam
titica Of cotton seed and hulla and many
TONS OF hay He Is a large feeder anu
mad his winter supply stored n We barn
'rhc loss is about 5000 with $500 IN
airanre IL Il not known how tho hre
was started. Mr. Little thinks two cows
we're burned One OF his labgrerf Y nllss,
me and fears are entertained that he
,nS NAV have been burned TO death. MIR:
iJitle's residence IL beyond the, reach OF
The wnterworis and no aad could be rem
dered by the FIRE company, thouEh TO
sponded readily to the ca!L
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Victoria, Texas. December i2,--Arsume'it
on the motion for new trial in the case
OF the State vs.. ]. Il. s.ms. sentenced TO
Eve years In the .penifcntiary. VIII be
heard today before Judge Grimes.
nj * Of O'Conf or A. Proctor, on the cor
ner on Main and Forest streets, VIII he
,'ofnpieted next week. II Is one OF the
me weather for two weeks has been
like spring. ..,. ..,,r,
soricfy people viii no married next week
I'm Holiday displays In the various
stores are very line and business IL holding
w fairly we'll
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14
errrLrns FRoM NoRrm TExAs.

Edna, Texas. December ia large
PARTY OF immigrants arrived In tho county
lnst week from North Texas. They came
In thoir own wagons. bringing with them
good teams aud farming implements. 80
as to commence work without delay %
lands east of the NRvl1a river. at convo.
ni2nt point for erecting a cotton KIN and
Rrlst mill and where, II necessary, they
water.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Terrell, Texas, December a-Fire was
discovered in a small house near the Mis-
souri Kansas and Tcxag depot this morn,
ing about 2 o'clock. An alarm wns turned
in, hui owing TO the distance the hre 90
nartment ala not reach the scene Of the
ron ngration until the building had been
consumed. The house was the properly Oh
W X Miller and was not insuroo.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14
pIscuAnaEp FROM cusropY.

Colmesnoll. Texas. December 2.-The
grand jury has examined into tho killing
Of the negro clyde Riley at Rockiand re-
comfy by Il. J. cessford. renuiting In mn
order by tho district court releasing Mr..
cesnforl aia nv bondssneh, u bcinx asee r,
reif-defonse. Mr.. Cesaford has almost re-
covered from the wounde received by him
In tho ARRAY The disporluon o. the
approval here.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

will meet In wharton on December % and
q, al tho office OF Mr.. W. o. Victor. A
cordial Invitation Ia extended 10 all bee
keepcrs to be present, as tho nicc.sng
will DO nrortabic and interesting to nil
who participate In II.
Rev. T.. j. Wilnfori, tho talented und
beloved pastor OF the Methodist church,
left with his fnmily today for hia new
honic NJ Caldwell. Mr.. Wlliford will he
greatly missed hero. where he has accom-
plshcd much coed. and he goes to his
future vineyard crowned by the best
wishcs and love OF every one in Wharton,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

cuero. Texas. December i2.--The city
council held its regular monthly meeting
last night. The city marshal. Mr. william
Mlllignn. ,cndercd his resignation, which
was accepted. and Mr.. J, s., Weisiser was
The night marshal, q. W. Moore also
resigned, and Mr. Crockett white was APP
polluted In his atead. The salaries were
liked for the ensuing year the same as
insf. with the secretary and treasurer,
each OF whom was raised little.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14
snrnIrwa nrpAnrMnNr.

Georgetown. Texas. December li.-,io re-
ward-stolen. on the night Of December
TO- nenr Liberty I'M, one white gray hora.
nbout TN hands high, 10 years old. brand
ed hnlf circle u on left ehouldor; small
scar Just above brand caused by cut or
wire fence, right ear has hcUr extending
nearly around ~; legs SCARED up from
being cut on wire fence. Ten dollars VIII
he paid for any information leading TO thu
recovery OF horse and SIS for conviction
OF thief H. y. suroat. constable. William
son county, Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

I'll PaHo, Texas, December r.'-Woodruf
c. Bendy, mn inspector In tho customs
service at this point, died this morning
az ini,iriea received Inst "Wednesday. whom
bis horse fell down. catching Mr.. Bondy
underneath. Tho deceased was a native
OF Mobile, Ala lie Yradna,ed IRON me
nractlcod his prOfession In East Texas
several years before moving TO FL Paso.
He was . single man.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Galveston. Texas, December Elm the
court OF civil appeals today the following
business was disposed Of:
Affirmod-A. c. Herndon. guardian. vs.,
Andrew J, Wick, from Hnrris3 Justice
Pleascnts dissenting.
Reversed and Retuunded-Gus Holzhoine
W.. Gulf. Western Texas and Pacific Rail-
way company at al. from Victoria: Inter-
national and Great Northern Railroad
company w. j NJ. Cook, from Anderson.
Affirmed on Cerincate-F. ". Jernigan
Va. w. Il. BlackAhonr. from TYLER.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Dallas. Texas, Deesmbsr ls.--This morn
lrr at 10 O'Clock cottage belongihs 20
stroyed by hro. Tho house and furniture
were partially Insured
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

chappeii Hill. Texas. December 1.-THE
Masona of this place met at the lodge last
night and the matters degree was con-
ferred upon Henry shearer Several Wis.
lting brethren from Bronham Lodge were
present, After the Lodge closed wori.
Refreshments were In order. splendid
supper provided which all enjoyed. Wis.
itinR brethren left for Dronliam about
1850 this morning.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14
RryIvAL AT ooNzALEs.

Gonzales, Texas. December i2,--,rho tent
meeting which In being conducted on the
main plaza by tho Christian Evangelist,
Rev. Boon, IL drawing large crowds night
~. Much enthusiasm was shown last
right, there being sever conversions
nood sermon at the Presbyterian church
iast night 10 a fair sized audience.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Temple, TcxaH, December is.--The u. l..
circle Of Klnra Daughiors' doll bazaar
was opened this morning under the most
favorable circumstances. A snnt number
or elegantly dressed dolls, lamp shades.
pen NfperE, collar and cum bores and other
hnndsomo and valuable articles were Of
Tered for ngle, tho proceeds OF which Will
10 used fol fweet eharity's sake.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

Tarrytown, n. y. December p.-Roek-
wood hall, the elegant residence OF Mr.
and Mrs. william Rockefeller. near this
village. was the scene at noon today OF
the wedding OF Miss Emma Roekefslisf,
their daushter. 70 Dr y: hnii1nf A i.s,,.-
moi g,o,y was performed by Rev. Or, Thomas
armitage, rector. Of ST. Berthoiom,s,W
church. New York city. assisted py mss.
ont.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14
nlN AND COTTON.

weatherford. Texas, December l2-The
Gin and corn crusher of Mr.. WIN Reynolds
Roles ~ cotton and a lot OF corn was burn
I'd Yesterday. II was total loss as there
,,sas no Insurance.,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

N's Louise Stanton Makes an Ineffec
tral Attempt TO XIII Herself

r, Houston, Texas, December y.
'rei OF life. despondent, and actunted
W grief caused by the death OF her hus-
Nand recently, Mrs. Louise Stanton yea
aruay morning or Wednesday night.
ought to shake on this mortal COLI
Haa after arranging her effects ms she
S''hed them Disposed OF. wrote letter OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

carmine, Texas. December 1.-THE firm
OF W. c. Kollatt or this place has changed
hands lately, and Mr.. a. w. Kollatt,. a
Buslness IL not as brilliant as II should
DO at this timo OF the season and pros-
pects are gloomy for the failure.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

coo1ryI1I.E--A ditcher and Ailss.
smith went 10 oxarnips 1itci Which re
, nse sur ' pIsioi shoss were heard ~
IL d,rcotlon on tho ditch fhortiy n4er
and later SnItll was found lying OF ~
face with four bullet hoirH " ny ~ w
Stn ina two through The head ufRoeFe
~ * = puTsit y ~ sappors< kil'ss Y
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

with his wife for the latter city on the
curly morning train tomorrow.
Tho Edward Fillmore company is playing
two-nights enlargement In the clty this
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

s,amo.,ais arc urder way or In CON
,.,,,nintion for ID. vs.. Plumb. samuel y.
sross' John q. whittier Joseph il. choate
and .ieorre +. Root.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

smithvilIc. Texas. December i2-Tho
conductor and passengers on tho train
from LockhAft report that there y moth
inf In tho nimored hoid-up at Red Rock.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14
nnAuMoNT nupdEr.


-.
Feara Entertained That Pete Mccormick
Has Been Murdered.
Beaumont Texas December iq.--The
f,4e,as q, po,a .tcf,or,,icL forcman ~
1900, " W ss,'', ,,.o
sccuon ~ on the souihern racine rail-
read, are uneasy an to his whereabouts,
ana ,cnr ho ,es h.c, ,n,,,,ersd see,ior
~. 80 ~ ""' 49, -, - - ~, ~, ~"
" 10 about hNe miles cast OF beaumont.
Last Saturday night Mccormick left the
section 70 VISIT s'r, H. :, .o,,'ns, lorsn'a',
seSuo" ~ ~ Wv ",ssn p. sns v,
lens, Ia hss nrvrr been sean In Ire sity'
ror has he been 10 section Is. When ne
ieft section 4 MeSolmiSk wen tnensnt
s AZ I'M KS f,tsnas selieve ibst he mas ~ On
murdered by robbers and his bo1y thrown
into the river or one OF tho nayens on
lno orange county Sue vi ans Nesn,s m
| RIVER ,sseIcn OF tie WOODS uNlweris Sno
| river taued 10 DISCLOSE any truce OF ms
| WHEREABOUTS.
pOPULIST ITINERARY.
| Mr. n 1. nnntlex NJ Abiiene. Texas.
49,, a.. a., 49,. .,,,. .,,a.no,, Al,
| arrived IN the ei'S .,s "i'i"''".
| Bentley 10 n member OF the central COM
| mittea az tho ncn,illat uarty in this state
! =. - : 80, -, .s,,,,..,, ,,I,.r,,,a,,.
| ana ne N on quiet missionary phh'""k'
through tho State. In response to an In
curry from Tho Post correspondent hs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14


weiiborn. Texas. December IA negro
broke into a. W. Royder's saloon last
night about 1880, Ho was discovered in
the house. Hearing footsteps approaching
he made bold run out OF tho front door
Six shots weru nrcd at him. but he es-
capped unhurt, lilo lost his hat. however,
and clue taken this morning led TO his
arrest and confession at Millican this
evening. Flo is yellow negro and says
he has served Ave years In tho pen before,
Gonzales. Texas. December ii.-Last
night City Marshal Tinaloy and Deputy
Sheriff Chenault were on the lookout for
violators OF the laws OF the country. and
hearing peculiar noise In the Southern
Pacific depot. thoy proceeded to investi-
gate, when man whom they took TO 10
a negro came out OF window OF the
office. and ran suddenly Into cbenault
who said ''hoid up" and grabbed him
with MS pistol presented. but thg. maD
liked liberty mora than he feared the
pop and broke to run, when Chcnaqit at
tempted TO shoot. hut tho gun would moi
work, and no escaped with only one shot
fired by tho marshal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

I3astrop. Texas, December limo truth
IN reported hold-up st issd Rock.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-12-14

A meeting OF tho committee on supplies
and repairs OF the board OF water COM
missloners waR held today. and BIDS We're
opcned for furnishing coal for the water
works station for elk months
"PIds were mule on ton Of 2000 pounds
and the following were received; j. q.
Goldthwaite d Co, t.li: j.. I. Digan'
ING 81 S5. The bid OF J. q, 0oldthwaito
was accepted and he was awarded tho
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-02

"NS risn' '"'
'"...s =" III VI. oh,'cu STATES ne was ono
VI 'ne h'os. auoacious anu brilliant adj
,c"'"icrs .''''' ever entered wall street
'.,he hiouerh Mioas, Whatever he touch
eo sceneu I'D turn INTO gold Those Jcal-
GUS oi MS success peiicvee ne was meteor,
IN" 'nat MS iight would go out In short
.i'ne, put WIN the years he Increased in
priiiIahcy ana power TIL he promised to
'ccoihe hxco star IN the world OF specu-
'"',oI.
""i'cs Hish' "r., was Dorm mt fownai,
W., Heptempcr' 1888. HIS parents were
very poor, so that MS early educational ad-
vah'"Ees ,,e' "ere oi inc most limited Kind.
"hen nc was apout IL years OF age, Van
H"ipurs circus was travelling through
.A'. ., par' ci vermont anu the poy, feeling
'",. any chansc from nome must neces-
sariy pe Ior the better, ran away and join
ca II. lie remained with the circus for
elen, years traNeilng all over the country
anu learning great deal OF the lights and
sh'ucs vi hu'i'ai haturc. his uuty was
)" Pu' up an" take down thc tents ana
-, ~, wy noiSos' :.i, vi "iich nc Is report
w :" I,"ve "ohe WITH c"hsiaerabie energy
anu iioeiiE.
ihstc''d oi spending MS earnings in dis
siPa'ioh' rs dIh so many OF his compan-
IONS, young FISK saved his money. SO that
" ',c 'ihne ne was :. no returned to his
''' i''",o WIN apout ,ooo.
s ooy nc hau peeh attracted by the
oo.n.ry ..i peau'ers IN inc mountains OF his
..H.Ne .H,.r s.n'e, anu now he determined to
take up that calling on more elaborate
s."ic' Iie ht'eu up wagon more splendid
man any 'ehicie ot thc kinu that had ever
occn sem Ill vermont: Ihls was filled
w'h sucn articles as MS Judgment told
iIih, wouI" appeal TO the taste OF his rural
ous'"i'crs' anu .he grandeur OF the Quilt
was ehhiihceu ny iour horses, equipped
WIN harness Oh dazzling splcnGor
risk ima"c money rapiuiy' purchasing
nis supplies rom thc theil young ilrln of
Jordan, Marsh d TO. OF Boston. This
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-02
A Peculiar Fish.

''Thcre is a species of fish in the In.
dian ocean which have very remark.
able peculiarly" said Thomas q. Tai
bot, a Philadelphia naturalist. 'This
fish is provided with a short snout,
which it uses very much as a sportsman
uses gun. Swimming close beneath
the surface of the water, it watches the
flies fitting about directly overhead,
and having selected one to its fancy
suddenly thrusts its head out of the wa.
ter and with unerring craftsmanship
discharges several drops of water at its
victim. Confused, and with its wings
drenched and rendered temporarily use.
less by the watery projectiles. the insec,
drops to the surface of the water, where
it is Immediately gobbled up by its vo-
racious enemy. These fish are said to he
able to bring down fly in this manner
from the height of two or three feet. u
st. Louis Globe Democrat.