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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
lIlkIns AUTOMATIC LIokeR.
Colonel Calilper's Account OF a Somewhat
Remarkable Invention.

'The most curious labor saving device
! over heard Of, " said Colonel Cnlliper,
Owns an automatic llokor that was invent
ed 10y sohOoltenchor named Socrates
Jilkins, who was well known at one time
some ycars ngo In Stofkville Center, Vt,
mud In that vicinity. Mr. Jilkins was as
gontl1 hearted mnn as ever lived, but no
beloved In whipping, and he mover failed
20 whip tho boys when no thought thoy
deserved II. In fact, I'm not sure but
what he whipped them rather oitoner than
that In order to keep himself square with
his conscience.
ut was pretty big school and pretty
lively lot 0t boys, and licking ON took up
good deal Of Socrates time. So ho in.
vented this automatic Ticker. IL was a
very Ingenious contrivnnco and at tho
same time extremely simple. IL was just
q wooden post with oluokwnrk inside Of
It near tho toptU turn horizontal spindle
which projected out beyond tho side Of
the post To tho ontor end Of this spindle
was attached Mt right angles, a ruler or
rattan, which, when tho cldckwork was In
motion, whirlod around In vertical
plano. II was something Ike a small sin.
glo armed windmill.
"Mr. Jilklns set this post up on one
corner Of the platform, aud when hoy
was 10 bo licked be- would call him, wind
up tho lloker stand tho hoy Mt such dis.
lance that nj every revolution II mndu tho
ruler would come down ON the boys OK
tended hand, aud when no had 10 nicely
started MIR Jilkins would go back to tho
other Side Of tho platform and 90 ON with
his teaching. You can easily SEQ what
great saving NJ time this was.
But Mr. Jilkins, ingenious as ho was,
had overlooked ono thing, lilo had failed
10 provide tho machine with nm adequate
governor 10 had figured out that tho
resistance offered at regularly recurring
Intervals 10y tho hand OF tho hoy would bu
sufficient On l.oup thu machine from run.
ming too fast. aud 50 II WAS ns long as tho
machine was novelty, hut Rftor that,
whom Mr. jilkins bud gone over to the 9th.
or slide uf tho platform, tho boy being
whipped would ~ likoly as not take his
hund out OF line, md then tho Ticker
would rucr AS q screw propeller sometimes
does when 10 Is fitted out Of water, aud IL
wasn't long before tho lirkOr had rnckod
itself out uf working order Mr. Jilkins
fixed It once, but II soon got out Of repair
again, mud then ho went back to tho old
way,
" But for years after TINT the post Of tho
automatic liokor stlll stood ON tho plat
form. Its arm was removed hut | remom.
hor vol ono day tearing my Jacket upon
tho still projecting spindle Now York
Sun.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
DIR. NJ. MATKIN DEAD.
Was Formerly City Physician and Wen
known Here.

DR.. Matlin, formerly city physician
and one of the best known and gem
orally admired and respected men In
the city. died at Terrell yesterday after
a long illness of Brlghts disease. DR..
MatlSln was the father Of Deputy Mar
shall Charles II. Matkln, who went to
Terrell yesterday afternoon He was
prominent physician here for years, and
is kindly remembered by all the old
citizens. He was big-brained and big
hearted. talented In his profession,
possessed OF a generous nature. kind
and lasting in his friendship. and-a
gentleman.
His death. while sadening to his
relatives and friends, was not unex-
pected. He had been III for months,
and those who understood the malady
with which he was afflicted had given
up all hope OF his recovery.
His remains will be brought to this
city this morning and carried TO the
home OF his son. Captain Matkln, corner
OF Grove and Belknap. The burial will
occur at o'clock this evening In the
new cemetery. The procession will
start from the residence named above,
and the funeral will doubtless be large
" attended
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
BAsTRop BUDGET.
Maifest Celebration Great Success.
Fire Department Officers Elected.

Bnstrop, Tex. May 1.-THE long
looked for Maifest on the 9TH and sth
came OF as advertised and was a grand
success in every respect The dance In
the pravilion each night was much
enjoyed by all aud large crowd was
In attendance. The italian string band
OF San Antonio furnished music ana II
was excellent. The Bastrop brass band
acquitted themselves very credltably
All the running, trotting and pacing
races even pulled off without hitch OF
any kind. The best OF behavior was
the order OF the two days, there not
being II single alteration, The street
or trades parade was good the first day.
and the crowd was large. The gun
shoot was an Interesting feature Of the
show. The big race between Little
Rpndo and Turner's little blue mare
was won by Little RondO. The Bastrop
IRE department was out in all their
glory. they having just received their
new uniforms, and they showed up
Hplendidly. All In all the people of
Bnstrop VIII long remember the Malfest
OF 1893 Bruno Holer, on the second
morning OF the Fest was taken sud
denly sick and had TO have the ser
vices Of doctor. he Is doing very well
at present. having recovered to a con-
siderable cXtent...,At the last regular
meeting Of Bastrop fire department.
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing torn: X. j. Grlsenhcck,
president; Lee Wilborgcr, vice-presl-
dent' T. A. Halter treasurer; A. $.
Lewis. secretary; Chester Erhard, chief;
Klchard Starcke, assistant chief; A. B.
McLavy, trustee at large. .Auguster
V. poss of Victoria, Tex, Is visiting
Mr. ana Mrs. j. j. Schaefcr OF Bus-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
A PLRAsANr dArnrRINn-

The lawn fetc, gotten up by the ladies'
o. the FIRST Society Of spirituallsis at
the residence OF Mrs. Hecock. 700 vyeat
Broadway, on last evening, was tnilte
pleasant affair. Notwithstanding tho
unlaNofahle evening. The many
chinese lanterns tastefully ARRANGED
about the beautiful lawn had Just be-
gun TO cast their mellow radiance over
NE scene. when old Boreas hurled his
iury among them. making havoc In a
rev minutes. But even this did not
snpen we ardor OF those noble ones,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

They Just repaired to the house and
proceeded TO have good time ana
enjoy the good things prepared by the
ladies'. quite good number were In at
tendance and neat little sum was
purpose the same was held. Too much
praise cannot he given to the ladies
on the committee OF arrangements.
Mrs. Byrnes, Mrs. Hecock and Mrs.
Iioyt. II is their purpose 10 continue
the same once month during the
summer until a sufficient amount is
raised to pay for their organ. II the
spirits OF those present on last evening
shall remain as harmonious, life 10
then viii indeed be great develop
ment
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Hillsboro, May ll.--Francis Julian
Drake, son OF William NJ. and "a n
Drake, died at S;ii last night, aged
iour years. The funeral took place
rom me family residence at 5 O'clock
Very low and not expected 10 live
Wash Williams, the negro porter on ths
Cotton Belt train, was arrested this
morning by Marshal Patterson. chnrg'
ed by MeAdams Il Saunders, with he
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Dallas. Mrs. S. Isadore. minor state
chairman. was present, and in force
full manner made clear to all present the
aim and advantages OF the proposed
structure. Each lady felt confident Of
interesting many others In the cause,
as the women OF Fort Worth al
ways succeed in whatever enterprise
they undertake. Three hundred dol
lars is the minimum amount expected
to be raised for this purpose. II ether
Texas towns contribute In proportion,
the Texas Woman's building is an as
sured fact
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Terrell. Tex, May ia man by the
name OF G. II. Dughtry died this morn
fects Of a dose OF strychnina Ia
claimed he took It by mistake thlnking
II was morphine. He had been drink.
ing heavily for several DAYS. He ieft
a note requesting the marshal To have
nus body taken to Kaufman and buried
by the side OF his daughters. Dugbtrv
was faith doctor and had considern.
Bile reputation as such.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

theft OF two buckets Of lard. He was
turned over to the sheriff and jailed.
Capt W. A. Fields returned from gal-
weston this morning. Messrs hlrh'
Atkinson. Blanchard and Philips re-
turned from Houston this morning,
where they had been in attendance st
tho firsmen's convention.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
A STRANGE DIsAPPEARANcE.
Mrs Lille Bloom, Young Woman.
Mysteriously Absent.

Mrs Lille Bloom. n young widow,
rs years of age, who has been living
with Mrs Morkleo. 1924 Monroe street.
hns been absent from her home since
Friday afternoon ut o'clock, and the
most rigid search has failed to reveal
her whereabouts. The matter was re-
ported TO police headquarters yester-
day morning, but they have been I'M
able 30 far to locate her
She left home to be gone only n short
while, and her prolonged absence is
alarming to her friends. Mrs Mark
lee and others have intimated to the
police that they suspected foul play,
ana the case may prove very interest
Ing. Mrs. Bloom Is handsome and
Intelligent woman. well liked by her
friends. and every one says there is no
possible explanation for her uneXplaln-
ed absence from home.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

At the Broadway Presbyterian Church
in Progress.

Five persons were publicly received
at the Broadway Presbyterian church
yesterday morning and at the close
OF the service six more came before the
session and were admitted to the COM
munion OF the church.
Services tonight and every night dur
ing the week, Tomorrow at S p. IN.
Or. NJ. w. Doggett Will preach and
wednesday Or, j. II. Morrison. the
evangelist, win arrive from Weather
ford, where he has been conducting Il
meeting for the past two weeks.
a most cordial invitation Is extended
TO the public to attend these services.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Editor--Herc, Two told you tlms and
time again that l can't uso your verses.
Why do you write poetry anyway
Poet-l wish SO much to 500 my nnmo
In print.
Editor-A little morn perseverance, and
II Will get Into tho obituary eoluInn.--
New York Herald.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
WooTAN WELLS CROWDED..

Wootan Wells, Tex, May l2.-Today's
crowd OF visitors from neighboring
towns and cities goes towards showing
that this resort has not lost any Of
its charms for the pleasure lovers.
The season has just opened and prom
ises to be one OF the most successful
in the history Of this resort
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

An old and respected citizen OF Wind.
sor, whose mind goes on with a wet fuse,
30 70 speak, recently met his nolghbor's
Nilowifh l'cr two littlo daughters He
usapd3
"Ao those your dNughtersr
"Yea.n
Little girls, presumed"
"Cortnlnly."
"Thuy do not lool, like twins"
No, Indeed, This ono Is 10 aud tho
other Is 2 years old"
"Tho one 10 years old Is tho older.n
YES, and the other Is the younger"
Just so. Thank you. was about to
ask that. Amusing Journal
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

First Domestic-Mo now mistress Ia
very ladylise
Second DomestiO--wha. do You mean
by ladylikoi
First Domestic-Sure, oil mean she's
different from most ladies. New York
woaAu.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
BucKLEN's ARNIcA sAIvE

The best salve In the world for cuts
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, tctter. chapped hands, chilblaIns
corns aud all skin eruptlons, and posi,
lively cures piles or no pay reouire5
II Is guaranteed to give perfect salts,
faction or money refunded. Price Ok
Co N'Nhs G
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
MERIDIAN. MISS, AND RETURN


VIZ NVNTUH TVIt IsUUIt.
on account OF meeting OF general
q. c1Niy OF Cumberland Presbyterian
Meridian, Miss, ana return at the low
est iirst-class one way rate. Tickets
viii be on sale May 10, II and 10, 1896,
limited for return TO June 3.
The Cotton Belt route will run
through sleopers from Texas points TO
Meridian without change, Tor t'uther
Information call on or address.
s. q. WARNER,
q. p. A.. Tyler, Tex.
A. A. Gibson,
T. 2. Abort Worth. Tex.
ID. NJ. MORGAN,
c. =. and T. A., ioi Main street, Fort
Worth. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
woMANls couNcIL MrErINn.

In response to the call by Mrs. Daton
Chase. local chairman, number OF
enthusiastic ladies met in the Cum
perlaln Presbyterian church paflors 10
discuss ways and means OF raising
Fort Worth's quota OF funds for the
proposed Woman'a building to be
eTaeted on tina stAta f'air grounds at
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Mrs. Wnsluw's Soothing syrup should
always be used for children teetling,
IL Eoothca tho child, snftens the p.tins,
hllnys pulny cures wind collie, aud IL
the best remedy for dlarrhoea. Twenty
ave cents bottle,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
16 HOURS QUICKER TTMp no Nh
htDiAN, MISS, VIA TEXAS AND

Than via any route through MemphIs
For the meeting OF the CunibcrIand
Iireshyterians to be held at MerIiInn
MISS, May l6 1895, the Tcxas and
aasine railway win sell round Trim
tickets at one fare ON May 10. IA and
10; 1922 limited for return to June 4
i iS,; Leave Fort Worth Gas d. m.
ballhs $40 p, M, arrive Meridian 1o,go
p, m,-21 hours. Time via Mcmnhis
~ hours. For tickets and further In,
formation call on or address your near
est ticket agent, or 'N"' "V"i-
Co.. CASTOR MEsLIER.
General Passenger Agent, Dallas. Tex
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
THE INTERNATIONAL ROUTE O.
& q. ". RAILROAD)

i. & T. c. train leaving Fort Worth
at Hearne. and a., c. n s. Il. train
leaving Fort Worth ut 7:O5 p. m. makes
immediate connection at Milano with
J. & G. n. train for Taylor Austin, San
Antonio. Laredo and points In Mexico,
Through sleepers between Kansas city.
Fort Worth and San Antonio via
Henrne
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Goldthwalte. Tex, May l2.--John J.
COY or Muilln, this county, has opened
a law office over the bank. The school
board VIII be in session Monday 10 Sc
lect teachers for the coming year..
a petition VIII be presented to our
commissioners court next week asking
that an election be ordered on the nIieS.
lloh OF wet or dry...J. Is. Murrah. who
~ ianaging stock near White Eagle, /.
H. IL at home In answer to a message
announcing the dangerous illness OF
ms only child....W W. Higglns of
San SABA run down 10 Killlen Friday
una contracted to teach their school
Tor the ensuing school year. II is ex-
peeted that he viii be the conductor
OF summer normal at this place begin
hlhs about June H.. Esquire Roach
ana lady are preparing to spend tho
summer months In the land OF the yvnv-
ing blue grnss....J. II. Ferguson nnd
Professor Lands win leave Monday ON
an extended fishing jaunt. They are
Yet undecided whether to 20 to Angelo
una lsh down or go to Austin and ash
up. They are great fishermen. but have
entered u solemn obligation never nrnin
10 uangle u line from san Saba soli
NJ least not so long as pecan trees ara
worth $50 eaCh,...Mr. Pfluger nnd two
friends from Travis county are here
prospecting with the intention of buv-
INK some valuable property I'm Tho
northeast corner of the county Re-
cent rams have made our crop pros-
poets about all that could be desired
fail. '''''' inns
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Eastland, Tex. May 1.-TWO nrts.
oners In the county jail attempted to
escape last night by burning n hoio
IN the roof, Sheriff Flnley's atteniIon
was attracted by the noise about II
eloek ana went up Just In time 10
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Talk OF Making Them Provide Cars
with Tenders.

with Tenders.
There H. a woll-donned public sentl-
mcnt and considerable talk among
council members Of having an Ordl-
nance passed requiring street ear COM
.ptuio9 to provide their cars with fcnd-
cra for the better protection OF human
and animal life. while nothing def
mite has been done IA the council yet,
II IL very probable that measure
looking tu the end indicated above
win soon be- brought up
The aldermen. or at least several OF
them, say II ~ no more than nearly
s,l cities require OF street railway
companies. ana that n should hnv"
been enforced here long nRo The
deaths caused boy electric cars VI re-
cent date have added 10 and intensified
ms feeling II ~ said that It VIII re-
pu's' comparatively little to provide
ali electric cars In the city with life
saving appliances
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
HE LOST ms GAME,



II has TO he very duh season when
Fort Worth can't get up something to
excite the morbid curiosity OF the aver
age street lounger Yesterday morning
while n crowd was seated al the break
fast table ia an uptown boarding
house one OF the men. druggist. was
dressed IN neat gray spring suit. and
some comments were made about HIS
new suit which seemed TO latter him
but party who was present gave the
snap away and told the crowd that 1t
was his last years suit, but Il had
been renovated at CASTOR Bros steam
aye works. II Is no trouble 10 nnd the
rlace-only one block south OF the
Martin brown building. and you can
got your suit put In as good shape Az
his II you VIII take II there.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
The Best Refrigerator
on the market
Belongs new Perfection,
Sold on easy payments at
MADDOX. ELLISON & co.


Dallas. Tex, May 11.-Market quota
lions reported by Carriers stock yards:
Choice shipping steers.....s 3.75g 400
Common 10 fair shlpplng
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Fort Worth, Tex, May l2.-open
meeting Monday, May 10. at D. M,
knights of Honor hall Everybody
welcome. c. Il. GRAns
Adiutunt
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
ABOUT THE SOLDIER BOYS
SEQ the Loyds and Fenclbles Drill
Wednesday Night.

Wednesday Night.
b9th or Fort Worth's military COM
pIuilus WI give an exhibition dril at
tho opera house Wednesday nIrht
They have been doing some hard drII,-
lhG Tor several weeks, and have become
very skilled In executing the eyolutlons
lal1 own In the manual of arms. SAT-
urdhy they leave for tho Confederat a
reunion and state encampment at Hons
.2n Where 1t is expected they win
very provoking surprises.
Ihe drill Wednesday night Will he
IN the nature OF n "benent' 10 tho
TWO companies. They will have nIcls"J
SQUADS and their drilling, II may he
depended on. will be reduced TO n nne
ert, They expect n liberal attendance
Ky, among their friends and admirers.
u'u VIII Dc disappointed unless they get
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
LITTLE ITEMS
nes, typewriter supplies at uumph-

Best typewriter supplies at Iumph-
rey's.
j. NJ. Rodgers sells iron fencing.
Sewing machine supplies as well rs
diamonds, watches clocks and jewe;ry
at the cheapest jcwelry house in the
city. Halls, Main and Eleventh.
Fullers Novelty Iron Works. new and
second hand boilers, engines. pumps
ana gin machinery for sale or trade.
Ala Yves. Weatherford street.
George l.. Cause. funeral director and
embalmer. Fun assortment of under
takers goods, Takes full charge Of
funerals and furnishes all necessary
requirements No 3li West Weather
ford street. Fort Worth. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

TO MARTY An AMERICAN.
London, May ie.-The engagement ia
banks and Miss Missile Brown Of Nanh
Vile. Tenn. -N"sh'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

w. /, Jones' Remains Burled-sicl,
From Spiders Bite.

Elgin, Tex. May 1.-THE remains
or w. NJ Jones, late OF Beaumont, ar
rived this morning, they having been
dlsintered and shipped by the Beau
mont Lumber company In compliance
WIN request OF relatives here who
buried him at II o'clock today. :. Miss
tlerence Sheasley was bitten by n
spider Few days since and is quite
siek.,..A norther and light min
reached us this morning.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Monday evening, May 49, at knights
OF Honor hall. Second and Houston.
the w. II, C. of Parmly post No.
VIII give an entertainment consisting
OF readings, rccitations. vocal and in
strumental music.
All soldiers and their friends, with
the public, are cordially invited. No
admission fee.
Per order OF committee.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13
Which Includes the
w EEKLY GAZETTE
To Any Address for One Year.

Extra attachments in velvet-lined center
drawer are included. These attachments are
superior to those made by any other manu-
acturer, being the only ones that are on the
market that are warranted 3teel Throughout
Other sets are made principally of brass nlcEe
plated, the plating serving to hide the true char
acter OF the metal underneath.
The Gazettes machine is strong and simple
In construction. There are hut few working
parts in the ARM hence it is easy to keep pro
perry cleaned and oiled, and almost impossne
for it to get out of working order. The pf
chine is finely finished and beautifully orns
mented, and can be depended upon TO "
equally well the ightest and the heaviest wOlA
The Gazette's Premium machine and ths
Weekly Gazette for one year, $1,000
The Gazette's Premium machine and wv
Daily and Sunday Gazette by mail for 0n'
year, $27.
The Gazette's Premium Machine ana "
DAILY and Sunday Gazette by mail six mOn'D
s23.5O. Address.
State PRINTING : COMPANY
Fort Worth. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

Don't be without one
or our Perfection refrigerators.
When you can buy one
ON the installment plan.
Easy payn en,s.
MADDOX. ELLISON & co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-13

No family should be without
one Of new Perfection
Refrigerators,
sold Oh easy payments.
MADDOX, ELLISON & co.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-04-20
Packing Butter for Home Use.

Our way OF packing butter for our own
use, says a writer in the Dairy World,
IS to have a perfectly clean jar. if pos
sible a new one. Then we use salt and
graduated sugar, half and half, to put
between the layers. which we make
about three inches thick. to make nice
pieces when cutting for use. In MAX
ing butter we use a barrel churn and
make graduated butter. Wash il in
the churn until the water runs off
clear; salt it to taste (which with us is
not very salt; drain it and take it up
into the butter bowl and let it stand
over night. Then work it just enough
to make the granules stick together,
and hen pack. Do not fill the jar
quite full. Put a white cloth on top
of that. Cover well and keep in a cool
clean place. If every stage of proceed
ure from the cow to the jar has been
cIean and sweet, the butter ought to
keep a reasonable time.