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The Republican journal., 1896-02-20
The Fail Wags the Dog.

The speaker of the house of representa-
tives is from Maine; the chairman of the ways
and means committee is from Maine; the
president pro TEN of the senate is from
Maine; the next president of the United
States halls from Maine, and they are all
Americans, too. Yet Maine was once only a
district of Massachusetts. Boston Evening
Record.
The Republican journal., 1896-02-20
cASCARETs
Maine Central r. R.
TIM EI-TARIE

On and after Nov. 4, 1895, trains connecting at
Burnham and WattrVlle with through trans for
and from Bangor, WarerVille, Portland and Bos-
ton will run follows:
FROM BELFAST.
The Republican journal., 1896-02-20
Court.
John G. Brooks and Dana B. SOuthWOrth in Equity
VS.. the City of Belfast and Heirs of Mary E.
S0uthWOrth, late of Belfast, aforesaid, deceased.

1t appearing that Medora j. Simpson and AL
phonzo Simpson reside in Chelsea, i'll the Com
monwealth of Massachusetts, Daniel Simpson
in Everett, Massachusetts, Mrs. Ralph Durham
and Frances Quinby in Milton, Massachusetts,
William Merrill and Samuel Hersey in Toledo,
Ohio, Florence Hill in Denver. Colorado, Edwin
2. Hudson in Boston, Massachusetts,. Frances A.
Iidgerwood in Manchester enter, VT AIhie A.
Wilson in Manchester Center, Vt, Lucy j. Morrill,
in Manchester Center, Vt Caroline E. S Porter in
Stoughton, Mass, and Ehen s. Chase in Weiser,
Idaho. Caroline NJ. johnson, San Rafael, Calf,
OH application of the plaintiffs. order is here
by entered requiring said defendants to appe ar
and answer the bill within two months from the
first Tuesday in February, 1896
The Republican journal., 1896-02-20

IT Tag StatIOn.
Limited tickets for Boston sold at S5 90
from Belfast and all stations on Branch.
Through tickets to all points West and North
VT st via all routes, for sale by F. f. CRowLE
Agent, Belfast. PAYSON TICKER,
Vice Pres. and Gen'l Manager.
f. +. BOOTHBY, Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Portland, Oct 25 1895.
The Republican journal., 1896-02-20
Ship Blown up at Sea.

AFTER DRIFTING FOR TWO WEEKS IN
OPEN BOATS THE CREW OF THE PAR
THIA REACHED VALPARAISO.
The Republican journal., 1896-02-20
CastOria.

"castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their Children"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
CALLED ON MORTON
IN THE INTEREST OF LIVESTOCK
REGULATIONS,


Washington, Feb. 17.--Thc committee
OF the National Livestock exchange,
whose members We're before a HuD-com-
mittee OF the ways and means CONF
mittee today called at the agricultural
department during the afternoon and
had conference with Secretary Nor
ton. The committee pointed out the
lack OF uniformity existing at various
places I'm the rules for the inspection
OF livestock, and suggested various
changes that We're desirable and want
cd by the livestock men.
Secretary Morton expressed his salts
faction AT meeting personally the rep
rcsentstives Of the Industry, and assur-
red them OF his wish TO cooperate in
securing the reforms asked for. The
committee Is anxious to reach II settle
mcnt OF the difficulties existing be-
tween tho government authorities and
the state OF Texas concerning the es-
tabllshment and maintenance of the
national quarantine line. so that there
may be harmonious understanding
by which Texas cattle not suffering
from fever can he promptly shipped
into the states north of the line The
committee was well pleased with their
interview with the secretary, and Judg-
ing from what the latter said, believe
the government and Texas authorities
may reach an understanding.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
BANK ANNOUNCEMENTS
As Given Out by the Comptroller OF
the Currency.

Washington, Feb. l7.-(Speclal)-
The comptroller of the currency an
nounces the following changes In Texas
bank officials:
The City National bank OF Tyler
II. Il. Butler vlce-presdent In place
of C. l.. Caspary.
The National Bank OF Denison-R.
S. Legate cashier in place Of N. $.
Ernest.
The First National bank Of Childress
VIII p. Jones, assistant cashier.
The First National bank OF Goldth-
waite--E, l., Baker assistant cashier
in place OF j. d. Harris.
The Red River National bank of
Clarksvllle-A. NJ. Graves, assistant
cashier,
He also approves the Hanover
National bank OF New York MS a re-
serve agent for the City National
bank of Bowie. and the Fourth Ma
tional bank OF New York for the
Laredo National bank.
Editor Schenck of tho indian Terri
tory did not complete today the pre-
paration of the charges which he is to
file against United States Marshal
Williams, but will present them to the
attorney general tomorrow. Williams
friends here have already begun to
work actively IN his behalf, md In
connection with these charges Repre-
sentative Culberson today saw the
president.
Representative Noonan has intro
duced bill giving the city Of San
Antonio authority to extend Dwyer
avenue through the arsenal grounds
belonging TO the government and To-
Gated In the center Of the city
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
THE CITY is HIS
NEW ORLEANS GIVEN OVER 10 THE
NARDI GRAs.
Hsx and HIS Legion of Followers
Arc Now the Great Center
of Attraction.

New Orleans. Feb l7,-Rex, king Of
the carnival, arrived this afternoon on
the revenue cutter. Forward, with the
largest rctinue In his history. Besides
his usual court largely augmented
column of local militia and an entire
ly new battalion OF the naval reserve.
there were three military command
ers from the interior OF the state,
crack companies from 81. Paul and
Minneapolis and 800 I1ssenlc knights
from Massachusetts and Kentucky
Cardinals Satolli and Gibbons and
many Catholic leaders. the Illinois club.
the Michigan press association and
many othr notables viewed the pa
radc.
Proteus parsded tonight, giving the
first parade OF the carnival. The sub
ject was the animal kingdom. ana in
cluded twenty cars. Under the guise
of attributing \ the animals Proteus
struck hard at many a social custom
OF the present time.
The tabieaux throughout were con-
ceiyed BY a master mind and executed
wIath hand fully careful OF detail,
some of the elaborate costumes were
constructed OF natural feathers and
were superb specimens of the costum-
ers' art.
The entertainment was concluded
with a magnificent ball at the opera
house.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18

Yesterday afternoon Chief OF Police
Maddox and Officer Ray arrested "A
man giving the name of John Martin
ON the charge of being the party who
robbed Keller'a store ono night last
week of several bicycles and buggy
robes. city Detective Tom Talbot got
In some fine work In the case. He
found that some party Ind borrowed u
screwdrlver for the purpose of taking
bicycles to pieces TO be boxed up, ana
instead OF returning the screwdriver
had left dollar for the owner, De-
tectlve Talbot followed up the clow
and after some further Investigations
concluded he had his man located. Mar
tin had the bicycles and robea boxed
up in n rented house near the old Gene
terry. In this room was also found n
fine bicycle which was Identified IA tho
one stolen from Max Morris several
days ago, and Mr. Morris VIII be glad
to know that his wheel IN now at the
city hall, The value VI the goods
stolen were over $500 Martin confess
ed To the robbery last night and Ia
now In custody. The man had In his
possession u number OF bicycle numbers
evidently made for the purpose OF
changing numbers ON the wheels.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
A pELrGnrruL SUCCESS.
Second Annual HALL OF tho Ford
worth Trades Assembly.

Second Annual HALL OF tho Fort
worth Trade. Assembly.
Inst night the second annual hail of
the Trades Assembly took place at Ell
lis hnll. II was an event which had
been anticipated with great deal OF
pleasure and the large number who at
tended were by no means disappointed.
The ball was a delightful success In
every particular, About 100 couples
were present aud the wnltzes. quad
ril.e. polka, Echottlsche and other
dances we're enjoyed with the utmost
zes' by the gallant young men and fair
young ladies'.
Prof. AL1ts band supplied excellent
murlc fer tn, occasion.
Mayor Paddock, Mr.. Paul NAPLES,
County Attorney Ben NJ. Ter,' II. Bob
McNatt ana other Daairants were pres
ont and all AIDE them. elves greeable.
Tho rofreshmont committee SUBJ lied ex-
cellent menpa for reouperatine the tn-
erries OF the dancers wnen fatigu-d
Inc committees on floor. arrnngs-
ment md reception were composed OF
fentlenen who understood their duties
ard performed them admir- bly,.
The bnll viii long pc remembered in
the annals OF the Fort Worth Tradss
Asser bly, MS one OF their brightest
and cost enjoyable successes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
LYNCHlNG is FEARED
The Testimony of Negro jackson the
First TO Seriously Anect the
Two prisoners

Cincinnati, Feb. lI-wnlllng and
jackson. the accused murderurs OF
Pearl Bryan, Will start from the jail AZ
$3.50 tomorrow morning for hearing
In the police court ON the charge OF pe'
ing fugitiyes from Justice. In view
of the fact the following appeared IN u
morning paper without signature. 1t Is
regarded with suspicion, to say inc
least:
"Wanted-Men. able bodied. 1000 at
Court and Sycamore streets nj $3.50
o'clock Tuesday morning; come reauy
The entrance to the Jail IL at the
corner OF Court and Sycamore streets,
The probabilities arc against trouble
as the Jail IL strongly guarded.
Or. w. IL. Crane. who discovered CO.
chine In the stomach OF Pearl Bryan,
has Just reported oliioially mat his
ANALYSIS shows the presence or two
thirds OF grain OF that drug
Investigation of the record OF George
IT, Jackson. the rcvcaler of the fnotA
Of that midnight drive TO the scene OF
the tragedy, strengthens the weight OF
his testimony The effect OF Jackson's
revelations upon the prisoners has been
more depressing than anything else
that has transpired, black bead,
u few blonde hairs and some halrpins
have been found in the newly discover
ed rocKaway. These circumstances
with the fact that the rockaway was
out IN that murderous night nrc
strongly coTroboratlve Of Jacksons
story.
IL is very probable habcaa corpus
proceedings may be employed to delay
the extraditlon TO Kentucky, Mean
time Governor Bradley has set his
foot down against lynching. and tho
good citlgens OF Newport resent the i'm
putation that they arc not able to give
the prisoners fair trial,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
HUNTINGTON conNEnEp.
Pacific REORGANIZATION Comr,,tsce
SIN I'm Nesstou

SIN In Session.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Credit
Mobilier scandal figured In tho hear,ng
on tho Pacific reorganization question
before the senate committee on Pacific
railroads today AMI brought out incl.
dental reference TO the possibility of
such u scandal In connection with the
Nicaragua canal
Mr. H. Il. Thurber, chairman OF the
national board OF trade committee ON
railroad transportation, was before the
committee and Senator Morgan was
questioning him about the relative
probability of corruption In the sch me
under the government control and un-
der the management OF private individ-
unls, Reference had been made TO the
Credit Mohilier by Senator Morgan
whose evident purpose was TO draw
from Thurher an expression OF opinion
that the Credit Mobillcr scandal could
never have occurred II the entire d.
rectorship OF the roads had been COM
posed of men appointed by the govern
ment, when Senator Frye interrupted
TO say that the Pacific roads would
never have been built II there had been
no Credit Mobilier.
mo more" he added, than can the
Nicaraguan canal ho built without the
cooperation of some company under
the proposed plan"
Much as ! am interested IN the Nj
caragua canal" replied Mr., Morgan,
81 should abandon its advocacy " | be-
lleyed It would be built under circum-
stances likely TO develop such con-
dillon OF affairs as grew out OF the
building Of the Pacific roads,
MIR, Huntington was on the ftani
for n while. He declared he. had 10
interest In any of the contracts FOR
building the Central Pacific but he was
interested somewhat In the contract
and finance company as Were three OF
his associates, Charles Croker Mr..
Hopkins and Leland Stanford. lie
could not say what the Central Pacihc
had cost, but after great deal OF
questioning MIR. Huntington admitted
that the contract and finance company
had received all the stocks ana bonds
Of the company for building the road.
These at par value were worth sllb,-
100000 and he thought the cost OF the
road was about 100000 900 or 100000, O1O'
The assets would not. however. have
paid the company's debts. He aald he
thought the books OF the Central IA
clnc had been destroyed as waste
paper.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18

When II became known last night
that Mr.. Joe Roy Of Arlington had
withdrawn from the race for shefin.
many expressIona of regret were heard
in this CITY. Mr.. Roy has many friends
IA this city who have been Drawn to
him by his sterling qualities OF head
and heart. He IL known everywhere
os one Of natures nohlenen, man
strong in his friendships and most ia.
mired whore best known. Mr.. Roy hed
n large following In every precinct and
II IL not saying too much when ! ~
ntated thnt tho man who beat Joe Roy
would be the sheriff. The reason for
Ma withdrawal show the mans worth,
and his friends hope that his wife may
soon be restored to perfect health.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18

calling on the secretary OF the TREASURY
for information as to the amount OF
money, including the reserve. in Ina
treasury on march 4, 1889 and March
4, 1898 respectively: whether there was
a decrease OF revenue between those
dates and the causes therefor
A resolution by Mr.. Morgan was
adopted calling upon the same secre.
tary for all reports during is9i-5 con-
oerning the condition OF the fur seals in
Behring sea.
Mr.. Mitchell Rep., orc) presented
the report in the Dupont election case,
and gave notice that he would call ii
up for action at the earliest day DOE.
MIR. Palmer (Dem., MY annou,caa
that Mr.. Turpie Dem, Ind.l womb
date.
message from the house ANNOUNCE
ed the disagreement of that body on
the substitute for the silver bond bill
NO action was taken as to a confer
ence.
Mr.. Vest Dem., MOI called up the
recent report OF the secretary of agrl-
culture concerning the cattle ouaran-
tine line in Texas. The senator said
the seeretary's action In changing the
quarantine line had the effect of in
creasing the price of beef to the people
of the Texas country and worked spec
ial loss and hardship on the cattle in
terests OF the Southwest.
MIR. Vest spoke at considerable length
and was followed by Mr.. Berry Dem,
Ark) In the same line.
MIR. Davis took the floor at 1880 and
closed at $3.50, having spoken Just two
hours. He was warmly congratulated
by his associates.
The military academy appropriation
bill was then taken up.
Mr. villas Dem., Wis.) offered an
amendment increasing the number OF
cadet appointments by two at large
from each state This was supported by
Mr. Villas, Mr.. Hawley, MIR. Elkins and
Mr.. Proctor.
Mr.. Gordon Dem., Ga) spoke elo-
quently OF the need of citizen SOL
diery, and in this connection urged
that the recent rumors of war should
warn the country to be ready. The
people are hoping and praying for peace
between this country and Great Brit
ain, but this would be more effective
II 1t was backed by power.
IN view of General Gordon's service
during the war his reference to his
military training mot in an academy,
but in the stern experience Of the field,'
attracted marked attention. He spoke
OF the great conflict, the bloodlest in
history. and OF the happy obliteration
of Its fierce animosties. As a matter
of safety against foreign conflicts and
domestic violence the proposed enlarge
ment of the trained military force OF
the country met with the senator's
hearty approval,
The amendment was not disposed of.
when at $3.50 p M, the senate adjourn
ed until tomorrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
THE NAPLES CAMPAIGN.
Friends Confident Of His Nomination
and Election.

Tho campaign OF Mr.. Paul NAPLES as
n candidate for mayor has been but
short one, yet his candidacy has been
so well received and accessions TO the
ranks OF his ndhcrentg 80 rapid and so
numerous that his friends have no
doubt whatever OF hia nomination by
a good majority. and OF his subsequent
election by the largest majority ever
given candidate In this city. The bus
mess men say they arc deeply In enrn-
est in this matter, that they are sick
and tired OF politics In local Affairs,
and that tho office for once having
sought and found business man able
and willing to run. that he shan pc
elected, His supporters say that MS
business and financial connections are
such In the North and East that his
occupancy OF the position OF mayor
would be of great benefit to this city.
with Paul NAPLES ms mayor mhhufac-
tories could be obtained, they say.
through his personal influence and In
other ways great benefit would accrue.
Not a politician In any way. frlendA
say he would enter Office with but one
end in View, 10 give the city a first
class business administration. He has
agreed to devote his time to the duties
on the position, all his time II neces-
sary with no entanglins alliances OF
any character. with no friends TO re-
ward and no obligations OF any Kind
resting upon him, his friends say he
will demonstrate that municipal pa
triotism Ia not theory but reality
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
A CARD or WITHDRAWAL.


joe Roy Prevented From NunninE
for shrrin,
To the Citizens OF Tnrr0nt County.
As many OF you know II was my inten-
ton 10 run MS n candidate for ghcrllf
OF this county subject to the action of
the Democrats. Scores OF the best citl-
gems have kindly pledged me their
hearty support and gratefully did re-
celve the many assurances OF friend.
ship given me from men In all parts OF
tho county. This devotion OF my
friends to my cause VIII always be
cherished by me. but now ind II I'M
possible to make the campaign or en-
ter the race. The health OF my wife Is
such that am precluded from doing
no. My first duty Is TO one dearest to
me. who has been the companion ana
helpmato or my manhood. While am
sensible OF my Obligation 10 my. rtany
friends my boundon duty Is plain In
the premises. and therefore now with
draw from the rnce, Respectfully
yours. JOE w. ROY.
Arlington, Feb. II, 1895,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
FAVOR SEATING DUPONT.


Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Mitch-
ice on privileges and elections, today
presented the views of the majority
favoring the seating OF Mr.. Dupont as
senator from Delaware.
The senate committee on elections TO-
day decided the contested case OF Cole-
man VS.. Buck, from Louisiana, IN iaVor
of Buck the sitting member TINS ac-
ton was unanimous.
The comptroller Of the currency mas
declared n dividend In favor OF the de-
positors of the First National bank OF
Dublin, Texas. ,.
The president has sent the nomlna,
tIon TO the senate OF VIM. woodward
Baldwin OF New YORK 70 De thiro e'
sistant secretary OF state
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
s'En TO SENATOR DAVIS.


NJ WI. vecup'cd During the
|s,,,w''h Monroe Doctrine.
w p,rn' F'eb. 1.-THE speech OF
ihsu.,os u Minnesota supporting
tM OF which he ia the an
/ rah,s vsnunciating the motley Of
US states on the Monroe doe
NJ we event of tho day 4, tha
',nr. IL N Was added interest and
.!ion v",. Davis utterances. as his
rts a, ', .eu the sentiments OF a
I1m afnl,s senate committee on
hs nuh,; OF which he Is a mem
| nsssssaonc interest was eyIdenced
r. sreeta galleries. the Attendance
We a. y, man ut any time since
n,wa. 'he silver bill '' {
,sn,ns spoke for tn,o ho,,.
he ,ose attention Through
Ttsrve sung was temperate and
ID ant,,,np not the utterance
IN feportu ~ or the qualification
NJ that III coming across the Al.
4 ronhle 'tlement OF the Vene-
sena,, ~ likely to be effected
~ A.. Declared with onnbasJs
Es se,,is.ln people would never
" shy fe,,nent basel on conces-
I. Wills MT, MI or the Monroe doc
|svraf, n snnlnlzing the nossiblII.
srroun. NJ That n firm and az
81, hrnpes,n,nent OF our poIicy Ia
y sufes,n encroachmant Womb
N, NJ o. n guarantee Of peace
Xt-fr A. s't nay wnv e,t,,i
IN. vas unds Differentiation hill
|s' aait rnes discussion when The
N, sast son o. Mr.. Villas to in
n ss "a assr pepolntr n Y, from en~b
IN hate ,hss a.e OF 90 brought out
\, ycrabIs e prevailing sentimen,
y; NV bart bar 70 the rcport.
YssyetIne Sn ~ me session was dc.
susn Por a resolution
~ Nee> was adopted.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
SECURED A SUSPENSION.
Minister Terrell Intcrycnc- In lie
hntf of a Missionary.

washington, Feb. 1.-THE state de-
partment has received a report by ca
BILE from Minister Terrell at CONSTANT
nople in reference to the case of the
American missionary. Knapp. who was
arrested at Bitlis by the Turkish au-
thorities on charge of melting rebel
lion on the evidence of certain ArTne-
mans who are now in prison them
selves. MIR. Terrell cables Secretary OIL
nAy that he has secured n suspension
Of the proceedings against the missions
ary and safe conduct to CONSTANT :
nople, where the minister himself VIII
examine into the case. Mr.. Knapp VIII
bring with him three women and hve
children,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
WITHDRAWALS ARE HEAVY.
cola Heinz Taken to He useo ~"
PAYMENT for iionds.

washington. Feb. i7.-Heavy Win,
dro,yaia az gold from the sub-treasury
al New York for use In future psy
ments for bonds under the recent iss n,'
continue 20 be reported almost uahy
and so far as can be learned, .ne, ssn
To-, anil the last lnstallment shail
have been paid. The Withdrawals 70,
dSy aggregated s1.424,6O0 In coin ann
ssi COO In bars. which leaves the o t iaa
amount OF the gold reserve ss6,2oS, ivy,
cav as officially reported UP. TO- me
close OF business today was si'''V'of''
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
SCHOOL TEACHER DISMISSED.
A Farmer Painfully Hurt--shipmen'
of Beef Cattle TO st. Louis.

van Alstyne. Tex. Feb. l7.---(speclaD
One OF our country school teachers
was dismissed by the trustees yester-
day for allowing the boys and girls to
play together.
e,arted 10 st. Louis to-day with fifteen
carloads Of cattle.
Edwin Smith, farmer living south
vest of town, fell from ladder, hurt
ing hirnrelf painfully. but not seriously.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18

Captain j. Q. Richardson q candi.
date for the Position.

The many friends OF Capt. J. G..
Richardson will be pleased to rend
this morning that he Ia a CANDLE 10
for sheriff subject to the action OF tho
Democracy. Capt Richardson sevtrLl
dulles he made 40 distinction between
people. he was the same 10 all. do em-
ployed courageous. able deputies. whd
were at all tines courteous. Capt, Rich.
nrdson desires II known that n elected
he win be the sheriff IN pei .on. The
gentleman has lived he,e for twenty
years and has aided the county and
city In every possible way.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-18
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INFESTED WITH THIEVES.
In TIL. Town Of EiRIn They Get In
Their Work.

Thcir WORK.
Elgin. Tex, Feb, 17.--(Speclal.)--
the absence of the family OF Mr. II. X.
Jones Saturday some one entered his
residence and stole thirteen dollars out
Of a machine drawer Nothing else was
missed.
Thieves entered through the front
door Of Mr.. Basslsts store last night
and carried on considerable clothing.
dry goods, shoes and some hardware.
also what cash there was In the draw
err. AS yet no clue has been obtained
Yesterday the twelve-year-old son Of
j. q. Hanson attempted to ride year
ling, VINCE threw him and broke his leg