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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-14
A GIRJ, DYING, NROM CICA pI,rru,, l.,

A GIRL DYING FROM CIGARETTES.
Minnie McCorkle, daughter Of a far
mer living near New Buffalo, Berrian
CounSy, Mich, Is reported to be dying
OF cigarette smoking. She contracted
the habit from brother who went to
an early grave as the result Of narcotic
poisoning. Miss McCorkle cries pite-
ously in her delirium to be permitted
to smoke just one,more cigarette, seem
ingly finding relief in the influence
which tho weed has upon her. She
was considered handsome, but the
bloom Of beauty has given way to the
| ravagcs Of disease which has destroy
cd her reason and reduced her body TO
mere skeleton. 1t is stated that she
smoked an average of live boxes Of
cigarettes daily. Her condition is
now pitiable, death appal emily being
the inevitable end of her intense suf-
ferings. Her brother, who was an in
vetcratc smoker, died a raving maniac.
Miss McCOrkle has been slave to the
habit for nearly two years. Her un-
governablc mania has finally brought
her to the brink of eternity.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-14

"A correspondent Of tho Boston Her
aid reports the failure Of q large num-
bcr OF Russian and Polish Jews in an
attempt to establish o farming colony
in the Chesterfield valley, twelve miles
west of Norwich, Conn. About three
or four years ago they bought with
part OF the Baron Hirsch fund forty or
fifty large farms, with old fashioned,
rambling farm-houses. Not long ago
they held q meeting and almost de-
cided to abandon their plan. But q
rich and entcrprising merchant hear.
ing of their difficulties, secured them
some "sweat-shop'.work for New York
clothing and hat manufacturers. They
have bought sewing machines, which
now ran sixteen hours day. Some oi
them have bought horocs and peddlers'
carts, by the aid OF which they have
driven tho old-time Yankee tin-pyG 'lel
out OF Eastern Connecticut.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-14
burg promised 800 instead of $l55 rs

burg promised 800 instead of $l55 a
assessed.
Mr.. Roche stated that the kind O
exhibit depended worry much on tn,
amount OF money. 1t was possible t,
make q creditable exhibit on seven OF
eight thousand dollars, but OF course
1T would not be as good as Il $40, ,OOl
show. AS to the time the money was
needed now is the golden opportunity
tunds should be collected and sent tt
the treasurer at once. Nothing can
be done until money is obtained.
| as to the scope of the exhibit it was
intended to include the entire resources
or the State manufactures, agricul.
ture and otherwise. Already seven
Southern States have applied for space
| for exhibits. All the railroads have
promised to unite with the States in
making an exhibit or they will have
separate exhibits Of their own. There
Is to be q meeting in Atlauta TO decide
the details of rates, etc.
His idea was that list Of all our
waterpowers, available lands and
mines should be gotten up in an at
tractivc' manner for distribution. He
thought tho commissioners should look
after this feature especially: After
some discussion it was agreed that all
moneys collected should be sent to Mr..
w. A Clark by May 20.
Mr.. Folk introduced Il resolution
thanking the railroads for passes.
GOV. Evans then made Il short, Drac-
tical talk. He said that he had found
cotton manufacturers somewhat avcrsc
to making an exhibit because it might
induce competition, but he thought
they would do SO when they clearly
understood that the exhibits we're in
tended TO open up to them the Western
market.
He said that South Carolina was
superior to Georgia in cotton manu-
featuring and in banking capital but
outsiders did not know this because
We should let the world know what
we have and should let the Western
people understand that in Charleston
we have one of the finest ports on the
coast. Charleston has too long sat
quietly by and let Savannah Atlanta
and other Georgia cities take away
her business. She should be up and
doing. Flo believed Charleston would
raise ST 200. She was the richest city
in the South and all she wanted was
to let the would know her advantages.
Mr.. Tucker thanked Governor Evans
1or his kind words and said Charleston
stood ready to stand in with the rest of
the State. All she wanted was her
just rights.
There was considerable discussion as
to the advisability of getting up q
pamphlet for distribution mt Chicago
containing list OF the water powers,
lands for sale, etc, Il small advertis-
ing Zee to be charged. The whole mat
ter was left in the hands of tho finance
committee. This committee was also
instructed to employ Mr.. Rocho as
commissioner ana pay him fair
salary.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-14
If ia difficult for the cold mon

1t is difficult for the gold men to
be consistent. In ono breath they
argue that the production OF silver has
so far surpassed the production OF gold
as to make the value of silver only
one half that Of gold, and then in the
very ncxt they publish statistics to
show the tremendous increase in the
output of gold-an increase which
they declare to be so great as to leave
no further use for silver, and to supply
enough gold for all monetary pur-
pOses.
professor &oentgcn goes to Flor
ence every year fora little rest. This
year. in spite OF his efforts to escape
public attention, the students gave q
great demonstration in his honor. One
Of them gave an address in German
and the Professor responded in choice
Italian. He is 81 tall, handsome man
with fair hair and board.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-14
.JOscDh Glass. q. how ,uh n uo, =

Joseph Glass, q boy who was dis.
abed for life in 1889 by falling into q
manhole at tho Fairmodnt Water
Works, Philadelphia, which was loft
uncovered, 1t Is alleged through neg
ligcnce OF city employees, sued the
city, and was last week awarded 800
600 damages by a jury in the Common
Pleas. HIS mother also brought suit
for the loss of her sons services and
society, and was allowed $4,000 dam
ages.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-14

VIM. G. Whitney, who was Secrc
tary of tho Navy under the first Cleve
land administration, is one OF the
wealthiest mon OF the country. HIS
fortune is estimated at 10000, 900 ana
his home on Fifth Avenue, facing the
Vanderbilt mansiuns. is one OF the
sights ofNew York City.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07

big compress at Texas City. has more
welcome news come to the ears Of our
citizens than tho announcement which
was made today. that Texaa City Is to
have big -four min. There was general
rejoicing ard when the size was an
nounced II grew into jolliilcatIon. The
people thought II too good TO he true.
but the report was soon verified by the
company, Through the liberal policy pur-
sued they have closed n deal with an
Illinois syndicate for the immediate erus-
ton OF mill having daily capaci,y OF
900 barrels.
Tho main building will be on The land
ut the roar of the north half OF MGR 0
OF the Texas city plat and will be
looxl6O feet on the ground four stories
high, with boiler and engine room t0xioo
feet one story brick. and the contract
provides for the completion OF the mill
in 100 working days.
The syndicate IL headed by Mr.. c. Isen-
meyer, practical miller OF twenty years'
experience and the plans are being drawn
By a modern mill architect and the roller
process VIII be what Is called the "Ailis
mill"
The company will INCORPORATE at once
under the nainc OF the Texas City Mil
and Elevator company. The capital stock
100000, Is fully paid up This Ia con-
sldered very nattering Endorsement of
the new nort and o showing OF confidence
that Is FAR reaching in Its influence.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07

Galveston, Texas. February BIN the
court of clvii appeals the following was
transacted:
Motions for RehearinE submlttod-sN
Antonio and AranaaA Pass Railway COM
phny vs.. Charles BorEsl1nd same VA.
Clarence Bcrgsland, from Harris, Inter-
1ntlonal and Great Northern Railway
company Va. Marglc Lee. from Harris.
Jamea u. RoSeborry ct al. w. clara
Smith ct ul same VI, Fannie u. plotou
ct al; John .. Packard VI. John n.
Hines ct al. from Victoria: jon Chaison
ct al Va. W, y. Bcauehnmp ct al. from
Cherokee; John Strstton VS.. II. NJ O'Con-
nor at nj. from Dewitt.
For Writ OF Prohlbltlon--H, IT, White
Va J. o. Rowlett. from Jackson.
TO File Transcript-S. Blankenship VS..
Galveston. Harrisburg and San Antonio
Railway company. from Fort Bend.
70 Set Aside Submission--tirnnted and
Appeal Dlsmissed-IIGuston city Street
Railway company w. Fred Sehwelkert.
from HarriH
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07
pALEsrINE poINrEns.

Officers OF the Fair Association Eleote,,.
sun IN q Precarious Condition.
Palestine. Texas. February i.--The d.
rocters OF Anderson County Fair and
Driving Park association hnve elected tho
following officers: W. II. GIL. president:
II. IL Fidon OF Troy. Ill. secretary and
general manageri w. c. German. treas
urtr.
Willow Bark company. a liquor. opium
and morphine cure concern, Is to be .s-
tahlished In the city soon.
James Moorchead. the plumber who was
knocked down Saturday night, III stlil In
dangerous condition.
Ben Landau Is having a new noer and
other improvements made In the snlo IN
which no purchased from A. s. Fox and
VIII put th0roin a stock OF groceries.
Mr.. Andrew H. Patton great lncohonee
OF the United States. Improved Ordet or
Red Men. addressed the tribe tonight on
the order and instructed IL IN the work
Of tho degrees His visit wns very much
enjoyed and u vote OF thanks extended 10
him for the lcgsons.
Mr.. Albsrt q. Greenwood has consented
to become candidate for district a.
tornrv. HON D. A. Mum OF Crockett will
not run again.
Horace Wood has withdrawn from the
race for city marshal.
Tho Fort Worth and Denver city rRll-
rond 10 Sabine Pass by way OF Palestine
will be the cry now,
Justice Lawrence swcany has rome TO
Wisconsin IN reGponHe 20 wire stating
the expected death Of his aged mother.
Colonel George W. Rurkitt went to
Houston today. His wifes father IL re-
ported very sick
Harry Kitcher IL attending tho brigade
meeting. Uniform Rank, knights Of
Pvthias. Mt Houston.
Morrison oompany will present Faust"
Wednesday night here.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07
THE MYERS.



vehsoo. Texas, February 5.-Velasco IL
rejoicing this morning at her prospect OF
ceep water n,w without having to dredgc
OF dig to get Il, The tremendous current
IN the river, caused by the big rise "a
Increased to perfect whirlpool by the
norther that struck us thla morning and
the TWO eombiucd are carrying everything
before them The water In all confined be.
tween the jettles, they being above high
tide now. and its force can not be i'm
agined unless seen. The DRIFT gees through
lilte railroad train, and II carried for
niles straight out TO sea. showing that
tho force through the Icttits is 80 great
that the gulf currents can not check the
volume OF water until Il Is many miles
out IL is predicted by many that fully
twenty fest VIII be found where the bar
was when soundlngs can be taken. At
present nothing but tho best steam tugs
can stem the current. and no We or
soundings can be done or had.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07
COAL CLAssIFICAT

Galveston, Texas, February 5.-Untii re-
Gently shipments OF blacksmithing coal
lc;wcen points In Texas were classed ns
anthracite" and paid u higher rate than
the charge upon soft" coal. The ship
ments from this point were, therefore,
brought into competition with all-raIi
shipments from West virginia and Penn
sylvnnia moving unon soft coal classlf-
alton. Commissioner Denson OF the
Galveston freight bureau has boon nj
work TO have the Texas lines apply the
soft coal classification upon shipments In
Texas, and the Santa Re. International
and Missouri Kansas and Texas have
made such application. This morning he
received ndyices from the traffic man
ayers OF the Houston and Texas Central
and the Galveston. Harrisburg and San
Antonio that those lines would also make
such application, MIR. penison Is en-
deavorlng TO have the Arkansas Pass do
likowise This change In classification
will materially Increase the shipment OF
blacksmithing coal from Galveston.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07

Edwin Il. Parker attorney for Mrs.
Merry u. lin. filed suit yesterday IN tho
ciyil district clerks ofnco. asking Tor an
Injunction against J. J. Delaney and otn-
1rs. whose names are unknown. Plaintiff
alleges that on or about February 8. $500.
plaintlft was and now IN legally soized and
NcSscsscd OF n certain tract and parcel or
lnnd being the northeast quarter OF block
90, on tho south sldc OF Buf1nlo bayou.
city OF Houston. fronting rs feet on
Webster avenue and igB feet on hannln
street. Plaintiff further represents that
the raid property II her residence. una that
she nnd those under whom she hollis. have
seen In possession OF said properly for
long period OF time to.wt, mere than ten
tcars prior to this date. but that on this,
ihc 9Th day OF February, 1876. Inn TO-
t,ndnnt entered upon the said promises
AMI sought 10 oiec, tho pinlnGn therirofn
aud have wronVfuily and without author
Nv torn down tho ierec Of plnlntih and
arc seeking to unlawfully ana without
authority take possession OF and withhold
rom ths plaintiff the LAM described. mu-
tiiating and Init rrg plaintiffs tower hnds.
avn trees, etc, 10 the plaintiffs damage
N the sum OF 5000. pllinuff prnvs for an
niunctlon restraining the defendants from
interfering with her IA her possession
pending the suit Judge firashear granted
Tho injunction prayed for
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07
ST. LOUIS AND OKLAHOMA.

The New Road Projected Through Indian
and Oklahoma Territories.
The bill to authorize the st. Louis and
Oklahoma City Railroad company TO con-
strtict and operate railway through In
dian and Oklahoma Territories. introduced
In congress by Delegate Flynn OF OKLA
homa, passed the house last Saturday.
The right OF way Is as follows: Begin
ming at Sapulpa. In the Indian Territory.
and running through the said Territory
and the Territory OF Oklahoma, by way OF
Chandler and Oklahoma City TO point
on Red river near the KIowa and Co.
manche Reservation.
The corporation Is authorized to take
and use a right OF way 100 feet In width
through said Indian Territory and Ter
rltory of Oklahoma and a strip OF land
200 feet In width. with a length Of 300
feet, in addition to right OF way, for sta
lions for every ten miles OF road. with the
right 10 use such additional ground wnere
there are heavy cuts TO MI, as may be
necessary for the construction and main
tenance OF the roadbcd. not exceeding 100
feet In width on zach side. No part OF
The lands shall be sold by the company,
but only used for the convenient operation
OF said railway telegraph AMI telephone
lines and when any poi ton thereof shni
cease to be used such portion shall revert
10 the nation or tribe OF Indians from
which the same shall have been taken.
before tho railway II constructed through
any lands held by individuals, according
10 laws and customs of any OF the indian
nations or tribes through which Y may
run. or by allotments, undor Eny law OF
no United States or agreement with the
Inaians. full compensation must be maze
10 such occupants for all property to be
,.l,an or damage done by reason OF the
construction. The company Is restricted
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07

Orange. ToSns. February 5.-Tho mail
between Orange and Newton got through
today for the first tlme since last satur-
day The heavy rains had swollen the
crseks 10 such nm extent that the mall
rider could not get acrolB, 1hH rains in
the counties above here have been very
heavy and the LARGEST rise IN the Sabine
river seen In ten years is rtpSrtcd, Lot
tors received today from the huoo1co and
other sections along the river report q
great deal of timber. both tine and cy
press, coming down Rains In this mime
date vicinity for the paHt several days
have intcrfered considerably with the lum-
hor traffic, and work on spring gardens Is
AZ a standstill until the sround dries or
sufficiently to DO worked
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07

Call for the Republican Convention TO be
Held at Hempstead.
Nnvnsotn. Texas. February 5.-The fol
lowing call has been issued by Chalrfian
Atkinson Of this district;
To the Chairmen OF the Various Counties
Composing the First Republican Con-
rresslonal District:
BY virtue Of the authority vested in me
as chairman OF the First congressional
district OF Texas. a convention is hereby
called TO convene In the city OF hempstead,
Texas, on the 10Th day Of February. a.
d. 1873 Mt i2 O'Clock M. for the purpose OF
exciting two delegates md two alternates
to represent this district In the Natlonol
convention to convene in the city OF st,
Louis. Mo. on the 18th day of June. a.
u, 1896 for the purpose OF nominating
presidential ticket.
According TO the new appointment, each
county will DO eititled to tho following
vote:
Chambers ?: Freestone 9: Grimes .: Har-
ris Q: Leon 8; Madison 2; Montgomery 6;
Trinity 8; walker 4; waller 6. Each coun-
~ is earnestly requested to send Its fuii
quota of delegates.
n. W. Atkinson,
Chairman Fln7. Republican Congressional
District of Texas.
Attest, ]. NJ. Adkins. Secretary.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07
BROTHER WILLIAM DUNN.
A Biographical Sketch NJ tho oldes, o,
Fellow In Toxins.

- Nh'"PhiCHi Shetcn or tho Oldest Odd
Fellow In Texns
Or. u. J. Hubbard OF Kaufman CON-
Tibuted the following sketch:
Brother William Dunn. one OF tho mos,
jealous OF odd Fellows we have ever
KNOWN was born at Columbia, S. C.. about
the year 1919. He was left an orphan M
very early age and when he was 7
years old he wns bound to a printer 10
learn that trade. after serving out his
time he was thrown on his own resources.
In 1876 he came to Texas. reaching Gal
weston In February OF that year. He was
present IN Houston when the flag OF the
Lone Star Republic was lowered ana tho
Stars and Stripes were raised In its stead.
He settled In Seguin Guadalupe coun.v.
In July, lS7; was sheriff OF that county
Tor twelve or fifteen years, and has
nlled various offices by the selection OF
his fellow-citizcns. He Joined Palmetto
lodge No g. Columbia. S. c.. in 1870. made
his first visit to the Grand Lodge in 1870
and has attended very nearly every meet
ing OF that body held slnce that date.
lie assisted at the reorganization OF Amlty
lodge, No. co, after the war. His military
record consists OF two years service in
Florida after the historic McDade massa-
ere, and four years In the late war ms
member of Hoods Brigade. May his
presence at fhe meetings OF the Grand
Lodge continue for many years and may
his shadow never grow Less"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07

A Big Flour NH Locates at the City.
Vigorous Young Seaport.

Vigorous Young Seaport.
Texas City, Texas, February 4.--Mr.
Huettman OF Detroit, who owns the beau
tifui yacht Orion, visited this place last
week and bought 1900 worth OF lots. He
expects to build winter home here.
MIR. George w. Sheppard spent last Sun
day here looking over the town and i'm
proyemenis. lie invested considerable
money last May In Texas City md Is
surprised at the volume OF business be.
ing done at the new port He con:eIn-
plates making this his future home.
Mr. L. d. Frederick OF Grand Forks.
N. d., spent lasi Sunday here looking over
the Developments.
Captain A. 10. Wolvin OF the Texas
CIV Improvement company arrived from
Duluth and viii remain for about two
months helping to arrange plans for han
ding the business offered next fall.
The big hydraulic drcdge is again work.
tnr along on her HOMOGENEOUS JOB. but APP
nreaebinR tho docks at the rate OF over
id feet day Since she started last
week over q 600 cubic yards have been
renewed from the cut Oft channel toward
The dock. Clarke q Co. are now at work
IN ne haIf-moon channel. and both are
rushing the work us fast as possible.
Moi since Inman Co. selected this
as their port, nor since the location Of this
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07
ROUND mock ITEMS.

Round Rock. Texas, February FRO,
fesgor Tate leetured to about Two huhuren
peonie Friday night Mt the college. ai-
vccatlng a straight prohibition party. He
is eloquent and plausible in his advocacy.
There is a cotton firm In Austin buying
and shipping cotton to japan. The cotton
is compressed to thirty-two ponnds 70
the cutie foot, covered double win oag.
cling and has ten Ties 10 The oaIe on
FOR The shipper. C. l.. Sanger & Co., either
nj Austin or Taylor II would seem mat
the cotton going from 20 many places IN
Texas 10 japan Is drawing largely on
tho cotton both at Houston and interior
nolnts in Texas and Will soon tel npoh
the supply fer the mills OF Ensinnu' amer
lea and the continent.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-07

Closing Session Held Yesterday and orr.
GERS Elected.
The cantons OF the Patrlarchs Militant
INST yesterday and concluded the business
before the assembly. Following are tile
officers for the ensuing yearI
President-Frnnk Il. Hunter OF III Paso
Vice Presldent-Captain George u.
Strceter OF Waco.
Secretary-W. Il. Sharp or FL Pnso.
Trensurer-M, w. Florer OF Dallas.
officer of the Guard-Csptain w. w,
Spence OF Galveston.
Sentlnel-O. l.. Nichols OF Maria.
Picket-Captaln II. b. Musaus OF Calves
ton.
A resolution was adopted that the de-
partment council confer the decoration Of
cllvalry during the session of the Sover-
c!gn Grand Lodge at Dallas upon Brother
William Dunn. the Oldest Odd Fellow In
the Lone Star State.