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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-18

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspepsia
bloating sour stomach, nervous dyspepsia,
constipation and every form of stomach
trouble, safely and permanently except can
Ger Of the stomach. Sold by druggists at so
cents full-sized package.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-18
WILL TRY TO SAVE THEM.
Thomas Girls Are Sent to the Rescue

Il EtVIff<s9 UIEI n re f5e1It To ttEt N sC Ht
Home.
The cases of Bertha and Minnie Thomas,
charged with being inmates OF a dsreputable
resort, were continued for one month. In the
meantime the girls, of whom is only
fifteen years old will be cared for by Mrs
Root in the Rescue home. The parents of the
girls were in the court ROOM but their ap-
peals to them to return home could not be
heard or, if they were, the prisoners paid no
attention to Them
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-18
HOREJs BROS Loss.

1t Is Now Estimated at About
$4,000.
The loss sustained by Horejs Bros. by the
burning of their barn and contents is esti-
mated by insurance men at S. GEO.. The loss
is partly covered by $4,000 insurance, of
which amount s., 600 was on horses, the same
The insurance was distributed as follows:
Fire and Marine, 81, 600: Lancashire, 81 400;
Queen, 81, 400; Princeton Washington, 81 900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-18
Field. -.
SChliCk
s Co.
Successors TO Field, MAILER az Go.
Last Chance Today.

The Sample line of Imported
Cotton and Lisle Thread Hosiery
will be closed out today at
20 cents
a pair. There is still a good
assortment of fast blacks, colors
and fancies, in fine Cotton and
Lisle Thread, and the lowest re-
tail values are &c. 4Oc, Soc,
6OC and 65c. There will not
be another sale like it this year,
Sale begins at o'clock.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
NEWS OF THE COURTS
THE ronry-nicnrn STILL occu-
FLED WITH THE DAMAGE SUIT.

SCISSOR.

There seemed to be a lack OF energy
about the court house yesterday with
the exception OF the swarm of candi-
dates who thronged the hnils. wooinB
the wary voter for his support In the
coming primaries. The legal fraternity
have caught the laggard feeling which
comes with the hot summer days. and
those who have had a lucrative prac-
tice are planning trip to the noun
taina or some cool summer resort.
where they can have a term OF rest
from the ardous labors Of the past
eight or nine months.
The county commissioners are busy
at work with the county roads and
the tax assessors reports. Nothing OF
unusual interest has come uD for con-
sideration during the April term.
Judge Harris Is at work on his non
jury civil docket, have inaugurated a
change In his manner OF procedure and
Will take up the criminal docket at the
last of his term. Nothing of interest
WAS transacted in his court yesterday.
The file dockcts of both district and
county clerks Offices were clear OF any
new salts yesterday as likewise was
the marriage record.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

For city omccs sim on the uagged
Edge

For city 0mres stu on the uagged
Edge
The following applications have been
Med for Offices yet to be filled by the
city council:
Pcurdman--Ike Cooper. Lace Eng
ilsh, b. NJ. Kimsey, John Lane.
City sexton--A. l. Bckert. w. r. Hur-
ley J. II. HARRISON. NJ. X. Ferguson,
c. p. Maloney, S. H Terrell, NJ. L.
Baird
Sexton of coiored cemetery--Al How
ard.
scavenger-E. ]. Palmer. Tom Miller.
]. A. Cation. Henry Williams. John
Branitley.
Superintendent of dumping ground.
l.. II. True, J. A. Palmer
city plumber-Charles - Ward.
Sanitary offlcer-J. C. Ewing, W. p.
Hawkins, John II. Grove. w. ID. Far
rls. G. +. Brogden r. d. Tanner II. p.
Shields. c. @. McMichael. ]. A. Cope.
City physician--J. NJ. Mcknight. d. r..
Fly
School trustee--C. G. Wallace.
Water flusher---J. It. johnson, q. A.
Bowman.
CITY han janl,or-Bob Fowler. Henry
Durkey. Ed Loving.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
HOLMES DID NOT WIN
II. Il. EDWARDS INTO HIS LITTLE
scHeaIE-


Anent the revival of public interest
In matters relating to the bloody career
Of that arrh-fiend II. II. Holmes, alias
II. NJ. Pratt, as he was known In Fort
Worth. on account OF recent confessions
the story OF one OF his schemes which
did not work out may not be amiss.
Shortly before Holmes departed from
Fort Worth ne saw Mr.. Il. u. Edwards
Of Edwards & Calvin, proprietora OF the
Exchange Stable on RualS street. driv-
ing u handsome span OF large black
horses, which took hls fancy. After
driving around with Mr. Edwards
awhile, he said he would buy them.
agreeing to the price. $500.
Holmes offered 20 give his note for
the amount, aecrsad by warehouse re-
81 POI tnat was not satisfactory 10
Mr.. Edwards He wanted the cash.
but said he would accept his note II IL
We're made IN bankable shape SO that
he could realize the cash at once.
Holmes replied that he would do 70.
hut Il would require four OF five days.
as Benton r. Lyman QIteze) was out
OF town and he would have 10 send the
note 70 him for his signature. In a few
days the note was Givcn 10 Mr.. Ed
wards with Lynaan'A name On Il. but
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
AN EXCITING CHASE.
DEPUTY SWAN ATTEMPTS TO AR
REST ELSIE IsHAm-
hut His nridIe Rein. broke, wnen
hi. Horse Broke Away ana Pre-
vented tho Arrest-isham SUR
renders.

Yesterday morning Deputy Sheriff
James Swan had IN exciting chase ar
ter Elsie Isham, who was wanted on a
charge of theft of cattle, which result
ed In Isham's coming forward and sur
rendering himself TO the authorities
yesterday afternoon.
When Deputy Swan attempted TO ar
rest Isham. who was on horseback, the
latter started TO run, but was overtaken
by the officer who caught ishain's horse
by the bride. About this time his own
bride relns broke. his horse running
away with him, running through the
brush and badly scratching his race.
He fired three shots at Isham's horse,
one bullet taking effect in the horses
leg.
Yesterday afternoon he came forward
and gave himself up to the authorities.
He was brought before Judge wright
and released on a $500 bond for his APP
pearance next Saturday TO stand his
examining trial.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
FRUSTRATE MURDER
GANG or NEGROES DRIVEN AWAY
ny THE OFFICERS.
The nius,eader Was Mortaiiy
wounded and Confessed to Plot
to XIII the Family.

Atlanta, April ia special TO the
Journal from Selma, Ala, says:
News reached here at II o'clock last
night that the residence OF Judge
Aionzo Irwin, seven miles west OF
Selma was surrounded by negroes,
who threatened TO murder the family.
Sheriff Kennedy and posse hastened
TO the scene. The negroes heard the
posse coming and dispersed. The lead
er. J,cwelling Osborne, was found in
his home a short distance away. The
door was forced open and Osborne
stuck Il gun through crack and tried
TO shoot. The sheriff fired into the
house and Osborne. who then refused
surrender. ran out, gun In hand. The
posse fired on him and he fell, NOR
tally wounded. living but five minutes
thereafter His dying statement was to
the effect that the mob around the
house intended to set fire to 1t and
murder the fnmily as they ran out
Two OF the ringleaders have been
jailed. The trouble grew out of diff
flculty between Judge Irwin'a son and
n child OF OSborne's.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

Mics Fora Connolly OF ST. Louis 10
VISITING Mrs Belle camptall,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
THE mAYoIt's niEssAoE.



Review of city Ofhccs.
In his annual message to the city
council Mayor Paddock reviewed the
history Of the municipal government
during the past year. which was en-
tered upon with an empty treasury
With gloomy outlook all took h,~l
heroically to the task before them, with
the result that all running expenses had
been promptly paid the interest on the
bonded debt provided for and SIS Geo OF
the funded debt redeemed. all OF which
was source OF congratulation. a con-
tlnuance of this policy OF rigid economy
will put the city's finances In atm bet
ter shape another year. especially ~
energetic efforts be made to collect all
delinquent taxes.
Public health is good-but one other
city In the United states shows as low
a death rate as Fort Worth
The water works department In COM
mended FOR increasing the usefulness OF
its service and reducing the tax to con-
the wanton waste OF water.
The street department has been Grip
pied for want OF funds, but the best
disposition possible has been made Of
available resources. He deplores the
litigation with reference to street open
ing and trusts all Will work out to the
best interests OF ALL
The fire department has Increased
it's appliances. Is ready for almost any
emergency and is the clty's pride.
Efficiency In the police department Is
not questioned. and through it's dill
gcnce and activity crime is greatly de-
creased.
Public schools are kept up TO a high
standard and have nm enviablc reputa-
ton both at home and abroad, resulting
| in Increased attendance.
lie concluded by urging the neccs-
sity OF vigilance In the transaction OF
| all public business. and with thanks
/ for courtesy received ut the hands OF
I the old council hoping the same cordial
/ relations would prevail with the new.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

II was discovered that tho market quo
tntions on Pratt and Lyman paper We're
very low, In fact there was no demand
fer II at all: whereupon he returned the
note to Holmes. who raised the money
elsewhere, and In consideration OF maxi
INK " . cash transaction. paid Mr.. Ed
wards sc75 and took the team. lie then
secured q buggy and set of harness OF
other business men In the city. and the
last Mr.. Edwards ever saw OF him was
when he was driving this handsome
turnout.
During the negotiations above re-
counted Holmes proposed to Edwards
that he tisdwards) take three other iine
pairs of horses he had In his stables
and go With him TO Denver, where he
N7olmes) could place them at $500 n
pair, Edwards valulng them here at
400. Holmes stated that he had been
supplying custC mers In Denver with
fine family horses and knew they could
make good money In the business. MIR.
Edwards. however. did not take to the
scheme and said he could not leave his
business. Then Holmes wanted him TO
send a man with the horses, but that
did not suit him any better, SO the plan
was abandoned.
Since all the Sensational developments
that have come to light since that time
and the publication OF the blood-curd-
ling stories of his awful crimes, Mr..
Edwards has had a suspicion, that is
not altogether an unreasonable sup
position In view of the methods Of the
man. that had he accepted the pro-
posal and made the trip to Denver
with his horses, that before the pro-
ceeds OF their sale had been realized.
he himself would have been added to
the long list OF victims included In
Holmes confessions
As 1t Is. he congratulates himself that
he did not play into the scheme and Is
still doing business In Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
TWO CHARGES.
Made Against Man Known ns Eng
lish nIlly.

Tuesday afternoon Mr. C. q. Chase.
proprietor Of the Union Stock Yards
Hotel, sold horse to the Anheuser-
Busch company. and It being late. was
promised q check for the amount. SIS.
in the morning.
He accordingly sent William Barter.
known as English Billy" In on horse
hack yesterday to receive 1t. Upon his
failing 20 return In a reasonable time.
Mr.. Chase proceeded to investigate the
matter. discovering that he had OBJ
talned the check, cashed 1t and sold
the horse for $50.
Officer Talbot succeeded in finding
the man with the proceeds of his morn
ing's business, SIPS, less about $780, in
his pockets.
lie was turned over TO the county
authorities with two charges preferred
against him-forgery and horse theft
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
A RIom rIoIsANINNY.
Pnfers a Purse and Then Proceed,
20 Invest In Winery.

90 fuyert In ftnery.
Yesterday afternoon a little negro
girl about nine years old created some
uatonishment among storekeepers by
exhibiting a goodly roll OF money and
investing in a variety OF rather cxpen-
aive articles In a reckless way.
Investigation reveals the fact that
the girls name Is Myrtle Harris and
that she Is also known as "Topsy."
Last Sunday she ceme TO Mrs. Bennett,
wife OF a Hcck Island engineer. who
lives ON East Biuf street. and said she
had been living with some white people
who had gone away, leaving her adrift.
Mrs. bennett took her In and she stay
ed part OF the day. Later shc went to
Thomas r.. Farmers who lives near
by. at 1909 East Bluff street, and has
made her home there since. as they
were pleased with her.
Yesterday Mrs. Farmer scnt n note
to Mrs. Bennett by '"ropsy," and while
Mrs. Bennett was in an adjoining room
preparing an answer. "Topsy" disap-
pcared. Shortly afterwards Mrs. BEN
nett missed her purse. which contained
about $40. since which time unayailng
search has been made for the lightning
cred pickaninny.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
HOW IT WAS DONE.
the ELECTION OF STREET con-
MISSIONER TALKED ABOUT.
Alderman La crois says lie ana MS
side Have the Pie Counter IN
custody.

The election in the council Tuesday
night was the all-absorbing local ques-
tion yesterday. Every one met by the
Gazette representative was either elated
or correspondingly depressed at the re-
suit.
The reporter began tour OF investi-
CATION TO discover the reason of the
claimed defeat OF the city administers
ton.
lie finally found Mr N. La croIx, the
alderman from the Third ward. and
he was requested to give his reason, II
any he had. why the administration
had been defeated.
well. the fact IL. we were betrayed
by those who have promised us. and
from whom expected aid.
The betrayal was brought about by
promises Of future political prefernent
TO one of the board who will need help,
this combined with outside pressure
which he was either afraid OF or could
nx ignore forced him to desert us for
ilf4.enemy
Another cause was that certain In
fitiences were brought to bear upon the
second member who deserted us on tine
eve OF the battle By lifelong friends
and business relations which his closest
friends had with the present street
commissioner. This placed him In such
q position that he was forced to auc-
cumh to their wishes. as the demands
OF his friends contained an implied
threat.
And every one knows what weight
that carries with timid man.
'Some call 1t n defeas for the ad-
mlnistratioa. bit how they can discern
that fact IL beyond my comprehension
us We elected two Of our candidates ont
of four In fact the opposition sacrificed
their two remaining candidates TO elect
the present incumbent ms street COM
missioner.
"Bcsides we have tho majority OF the
chairnnnahipa OF the committees, and
although they got In their men. we will
control the pie counter and win keep
an alert gaze upon all public expendl-
lures. II they are satinhed we are"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
AT THE rnEArnn.
Primrose & VESTS Famous MinstreIs
ut CreenwnII's Last Night.


The most splenlidly equipped. and
PEI haps the strongest minstrel COM
pany ON the road to-day Is that of
Primrose Il West. which appeared ut
Greenwalls last night. Messrs. Prlm-
rose and West have been partners for
u quarter OF n century, and at some
time in their careers have been COLI
nected with nearly every famous min
strel troupe on the continent, but to
them the perfection OF minstrelsy as 1t
is to-day is largely due. They hnve
this year, as usual, surrounded them
selves with q host of capable people,
including the well-known George VIII
son.
The costumes are superb. and the
music exceedingly good. The songs
are new and well rendered, though they
are perhaps not so catchy as some
which have been sung here this sea-
son.
Alex. Caineron's plain Little Every
Day Girl" and George Prlmrose'5
standing on the Corner" made the
hits Of the evening, though VIM. II.
WINDOWS Just Tell Them That You
Saw Me-" came In for a good share of
applause.
The negro quartet was exceptionally
good, and the tuck dancing excellent
one OF the attractions OF the colored
company was TIE mouth Of Henry VIII
llhlllEl Which aIPttAAa do u 'hi-
ton OF the enormous cavity, which Is
the principal feature OF Billy Kerr
sands.
The drills under the supervision OF
Mr. West were fine, and the conclusion
with Miller Brothers scenic effects was
very entertaining.
on Saturday. April %, the last at
traction of the season, "McCarthy's
Mlshaps," viii be given as n benefit to
| tho popular and courteous treasurer.
Sol Braunig. The play is one which
has been heralded as one OF superior
merit, the company including an excel
lent Irish commedienne, supported by a
| well-balanced company.
1t promises to be u far better play
| than Is usually secured for a benefit
of any klnd.and Mr.. Braunig may have
cause to feel elated over getting this
attraction to wind up the season, with
| the two performances. matinee and
night. on the 25th instant.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

Possibly the mddest misfortune
growing out OF the recent storm, short
OF the loss Of life. was the destruction
Of Cresson. This venerable man n
totally blind. und for thirty-five years
he haa been an able and faithful
preacher OF the gospel In the Climber
land Presbyterian church. HIS fidelity
10 the more remarkable considering the
fact that his innrmity has continued
throughout his entire ministerial
course Liberal offerings nre being for
warded to him by the churches OF his
presbytery and he win not be allowed
to suffer ''
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

At the residence OF the brides par
ents, 200 Wheeler street. last evening.
NJ $3.50 o'clock, Mr.. j. NJ. Sandldge and
Miss Minnie LouckN were united in
the holy bonds of wedlock, Elder Hoo
mer Il. Wilson officiating.
Many friends unite with the Gazette
in extending heartiest congratulations
and wishes for future happiness.
The Gazette returns thanks for the
kind remembrances and abundant sup
ply of cake and refreshments.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
Mr.. Il. MOTT REILLY


Appointed Private secretary TO
Kansas city's New Mayor.
L. Mont Reilly. who was for IL years
q citizen OF Fort Worth, and who has
made his home In Kansas City the pnst
few years, received q few days ago the
appointment Of private secretary TO
Judge Jones, the newly-elected mayor
OF that city, During his residence In
Texas he took an active interest In
Republican state politics, in whose
councils he held high rank. and his
friends will be pleased to learn that he
Is stIll climbing the ladder to political
prominence.
coin club compnign committee, and a
member OF the Republican city central
committee OF Kansas City, and has in
fact taken an ntive part In city poll
tics since his removal here few years
ago.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

Houston. Tex. April is.-(speciaI,-
very poorly played game TODAY re-
suited In a Victory for the Pelicans.
The game was called In the eighth In.
ming to enable the visitora TO catch a
Houston. .OOeOOo
New orleans. -..t0Oll31
Earned rtuis-lioustoni, New Orleana
!: Batteries Mccormick, Lesson ana
Cote; Lelehist and GoudIng.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
TWO LITTLE JAPnETs.
Young Boys In Search of Their Faith
CIR Named FnirchiId.

Two small boys. aged respectively 10
and s. got Off the south-bound Santa
Fe train Tuesday night at the Union
Depot and told the depot police that
their names were Fairchild, and that
they were in search of their father
whose name was Herman Fairchild.
and that he was working in some hotel
or restaurant. A dillgent search was
made by the police for Fairchild In
all the hotels and restaurants as far
north MS the square. but he has not
been located.
The little fellows were taken to a
hotel near the depot.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
CommIs.ioners, Court.

The county commissioners yesterday
received the report Of ]. Il. Hoven-
kamp, countyq tax collector, which
showed the following taxes collected
during the month of March. 1896;
Stnte taxes: Ad valorcm. SG0S5 OIL (;
school. N513 81; poll, 1928 SO,
County taxes; Ad valoretn. sli24iG5;
poll. s54T5; district school. S3s9.66; ape-
cial. $50. 20.
Total state and county taxes for
March, $25.79i. 9S.
Occupation taxes, state. s2293 SIS;
county, sl136. 81.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS.
THE STRANGER HAD BEEN As
sAuLTEp AND WOUNDED.
He Was discovered by the side of
the Railroad Track at Ladonsa
and Given Medical Attention.


Ladonla. Tex, April 15.--(speciai)-
Last night about o'clock a man who
Is a stranger here was found lying on
the side Of the railroad track I'M
conscious. He was picked up and car
ried to town when II was discovered
that he had been assaulted and several
dangerous wounds We're about his head
The doctors dressed the wounds and
sent him to the Boone cottage. where
every care Is being taken or him.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16
Momnn,r An.iIinry.

The annual netting OF the woman's
Auxiliary OF st. Andrews parish will
be held at the rectory Thursday at 3
9. m. All baptized women OF the
church are members OF this society.
without payment OF dues. 1t Is trusted
by the officers that all who have not
previously Identified themselves with
the Auxiliary win take advantage Of
this annual meeting to assist in the
work of the church
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

The following transfers OF real es-
tate We're recorded yesterday;
j. II. Lavender TO J. |. Lavender. so
acres L. Franklin survey. IS.
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
company to j. Il, Slater. 6S 6-l0o acres
]. A. GINS survey, $1,000.
Fort Worth National bank to G. w.
Hewitt. lot 10, block 81. Fort Worth's
City eompany'n addition. $40.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

Deputy Constable Purvis arrested
w. w. Giney on charge OF disturb
ing the peace, but was released on $50
bond for his appearance this morning
before Judge Wright
Elsie Ishma was also released on $500
bond on a charge OF theft of cattle for
his appearance In court next Saturday,
when mis- examining trial will be had.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

The case Of the Fort Worth Ice
company against the Q. II. l. * r. Rail-
way company for damages before
Judge Greene, is still on trial In the
Forty-eighth district court, having
been on trial over two days Argu
ment by counsel Is being made before
the Jury and tho case will doubtless
be submitted this morning.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

w. T. lyman died at o'clock Tues
day morning OF consumption at the
residence OF Fred Smith. Sixteenth and
Terry streets, after an Illness of four
teen months Funeral yesterday at 3
o'clock from st. Patriclts church.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

ing at Tenth and Houston Streets has
the honor to be the oldest registered
voter, hts age being 90 years.
Regular weekly prayer meeting to-
night at O'Clock at the Broadway
Baptist church.
Electric repairing, all kinds; guaran-
teed WORK, Lomax Electric company.
Seventh and Houston.
Mrs. Sadie Murphy accompanied Mrs.
Hodges 10 California for a stay of
year.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

Household outnt. consisting OF par
Tor cults. carpets, chairs. cook stoves,
and numerous other articles. Ladies'
specially invited, Sale to take place at
market square today.
II, r. HUTCHINSON,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-16

John Hilton. aged ". was arrested by
Ofiiced Capp last night on n charge Of
stealing cigars from iruit stand on
Houston street