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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28

Te Gov. Caib-rson nnd Others fes
Their Prompt Action.

Panhandle, Tex. Feb. 27.--(speoial)--
The cattle men OF Carson county met
In called meeting this evening for the
purpose OF expressing their thanks to
Governor Culberson and others inter-
ested In the matter for their prompt
and effective action in regard TO the
quarantine line. The governor has
proved himself to be the right man in
the right place. They all agree that
II will save them s. per head on their
cattle. Cattle are doing wen and since
the quarantine line has been moved
buck we are all happy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28

New Katy Engine, which Was Built
at Denison.

Denison, TEX, Feb. 27.-(Speolal)-
Master Mechanic McElvaney return-
ed day or so ago from Galveston, to
where he accompanied engine 276. re-
Gently built at the Katy shops here,
for service between the Island city and
Houston. Between Houston and Gal
weston the new machine pulled the
south bound flyer at n brisk rate, and
on some stretches making as much as
rs miles per hour, Master Mechanic
McElvaney nronounces the engine the
best in Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28
NOT A MOURNER FOLLOWED TO THE GRAVE.
The Past History of Elmer Lewis is Msagre, but Craw,
ford Was Savage and Dangerous Character.
The True Story How the Men Were Taken From the JaThe
Orderly ami Buness-Like Manner Observed by the
Mob matter Of General Comment

ITO Acting Governor George T. Ics-
ter: | regret very much the action
the people have taken In lynching
Crawford and Lewis. | was out after
them at the time forty miles from
home. When | heard OF II ] came as
soon as | could get here. My deputies
have done all they could. | was dis
armed and taken away when l ar
rived, just as they We're going to the
jail VIII write all. tSlEncd
&C NJ MOSES"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28
JONATHAN EDWARDS DEAD.
A Pioneer settler of Grnyson County
Passes Away.

sherman, Tex, Feb. 2I-(Special)--
Jonathan Edwards, one OF the best
known pioneer farmers Of Grayson
county died Mt his home at Collinsville
at S o'clock this morning, He was 60
yenrs OF age and has lived In sherman
Collinsville and other points in the
county for fifty years.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28

Gatesville. Tex. Feb. 81 Especial. y
The Gatesville bar held n meeting yes
terday TO take action In regard To get
ting up chapter ON the life OF Judge
T. l.. Nugent j. h. Walker was
made chairman md ~. s. Dunie sec
rotary. Hon. u. II. Mcdowell was
elected to represent this bar In pre-
p..,atlon OF the work. with Judge s..
II. Duiiie az alternate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28

Austin. Tex. Fob. 7.--(Speclal.) 1.-THE
Texas Trust company OF Austin with
100000 capital stock and w. G. Belchar.
Guy a. collett and II. y. Worden incor-
porators. was Incorporated this after
noon.
The attorney general has approved
$1,000 King county bonds.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28
THE RopuERs hurled.
No Mourncrs In the Rctinuc OF the
p.spcradues' Funeral

Wichita Falls. Feb. Especially y
The bodies of the persons who played
the leading roles In last nights terri
bic drama are now lying side by side
In the potters field near the city
cemetery. and they were not laid 10
rest by loving hands either.
After the inquest today the bodies
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28
mrco rnLnrnoNn nxcnANcn,
work beginning on It-ne appeared
Jrpsy.

Hiro TEX. Fob. Especially 1.-THE
material FOR the Hico telephone eN-
change arrived yesterday, and work
Will BEGIN at once putting 1t up.
Marshal Hooper locked up man
by the name OF Chccley this morning,
whose strange actions during the night
indicated that he was Crnzy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28

sherwood, Tex, Feb, 2I-!speciai;,1sm e
e , here Tuesday for lunaey ana n, aa 10
i,,Sred Insane. He was ordered sent ~
Rev' franks has been cond isSas re-,
zen days' meeting with deeluea
suits.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28

Eagle Lake, Tex, Feb. 97.--(Speclal)
Manuel Marcus and his son, Alonzo
were crossing the Colorado with a load
or hay. when the boat capsized and
Alonzo was drowned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28

confessed that his name was Elmer
Lewis.
The story Is told In town and gcner-
ally believed that Lewis had some
money. but that about three weeks ago
one of the gang with which he was
associatng robbed him OF $3.50 aud skip
ped out. This left him prs ,tically With
out resources. and In his efforts to
raise the wind he went In with Cr0w-
ford and planned several robborics. but
their career WINS suddenly cut short,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28
The parker-Lowe Dry Goods Co.
New
Stamped Linens.

New designs in stamped
Linen Delft, and Empire
Patterns on the finest quality
of Linen. All sizes Of Doylies
and Center Pieces, from 8 to
~ inches. Beautiful patterns
In Linen Photograph Frames.
All Of our stamped goods have
acard attached showing coloEs
of Silk to use.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28

FOSTER tNNWFUItD,
Qank Robber and Murderer, ms He
Appeared After Participating In the
Proceedings at Wichita Falls, We'd
nesdny Night. When Judge Lynch
Presided)
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28
NOM sar on Mzchtoss

f.apeer. Mich, Feb. es.--"you can't
imagine how Uncle John enjoys his
Gazette Encyclopedia. Clara says he
reads It morning. noon and night. and
takes 1t down town TO show II and tell
what u wonderful book It Is"
MRS. w. WILSON.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

1t is altogether likely that the Western
reads will soon adop, form OF inter-
changcaho mileage tickets, The trouble Is
at present that generally speaking they
have only very indefinite idea of what
method will give the best satisfaction to
the roads and to the purchasers OF the
tickets. Tho action of some OF tho lines
Of the central passenger committee In
taking independent action In the matter
has been something OF an object lesson to
several of the passenger lines and if tho
Western Passenger association as an or
gani2ation does not take some action to-
ward putting the ticket on the market
within reasonable time there are some
of the lines that will put 1t into effect
on their own responsibility. There Is "A
general inclination, however. to await tho
action OF the association and adopt some
method that viii I've uniform through
out the territory Of the association The
lines are willing enough TO put out the
ticket as soon as they eau see their way
to do so without hurting their business
aud laying their rates open to manipula-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
Another New scheme.

A new system Of mileage books and mile
age exchange tickets has been adopted by
the Rome, Wniertown and Ogdcnsburg
Railroad company, and minute Instructions
were sent out to all ticket agents Under
this system the person buying book is
required to give the agent selling It. in ad-
dition 10 his or her own name the names
of all members OF the family or the firm,
or OF such statesmen ne are expected 10 use
the book. These names are all written in
Ink on the inside OF the cover, and certain
means indicated In circular OF instruc-
ttons to agents To prevent alterations or
add tons The names OF members of tho
buyers family or Arm. etc. must also bs
written on tho Eek change' stub. with the
new books any one whose name is placed
upon 1t when 1t is taken out can secure
tickets The object of tho new system Is
to defeat the "scalpcr"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Ono Of the main needs OF the Katy nj
present ls engines Every day there are
trains that can not be moved for want u
motive power. Tho business for the past
three months, says the Dcnison Herald,
has been unprecedented In the roads his
tory and 1t comes from reliable source
that this means much In the way OF i'm
prov cment in the traffic department and
roadbcd of the companys lines In TeNas.
The line through the Indian Territory IL
already undergoing a general overhauling,
STRENGTHENING the curves and making the
mileage shorter and the grades lighter.
besides improving the roadbed by rock
ballasting. II is expected that before AN
other year rolls around the company viii
be able 10 handle thlrtv-fight to forty
cars on the choctaw a d Oh rokee diyisio 8
OF the road easier than thirty cars are nov
handled
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

headquarters at New Orleans. spent yes
terday In Houston.
Tut Wilson. an extra passenger conduc-
tor OF the Houston and Texas Central. 10
reported as being very sick.
Traffic Manager BeIn and General Freight
Agent Jones Of the Central wsrc in Austin
yesterday attending the Moody hearing.
Walter S. Keenan,, general passenger
agent OF the Santa Fe. was here yesterday
en- route from North Texas 10 Galveston.
Travelling Passenger Agent Lawson OF the
Katy came in from North Texas last nIsht
and loft an hour later for the west. He
reports the outlook for Christmas travel en-
eouraging.
Eddie seys. division freight agent Of the
American Refrigerator company. With head.
quarters at Dallas. and something Of
csrioaturist. so the Toys In ticket row
say. was in Houston Yesterday.
General Manager Yoakum Of the Frisco
yesterday awarded to the 81. charlss Car
works a contract for go coal cars Of latest
design. Ga, 900 pounds capacity. the dret Dos.
tion to be delivered within forty days
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

adiudged by the railroad commission Of
Texas ,thc Hon. John H. Reagan. chair
man. dissenting). that the railroad com
mission Of Texas has jurisdiction OF the
railroad owned by the Galveston Wharf
company In The city Of Galveston and that
the ssid railroad Is subject TO the laws
OF the State OF Texas, with the enforce
ment of which the railroad commission 10
charged as we'll as all other laws relating
TO railroad companies as common carriers.
II is further ordered and adiudged by the
railroad commission Of Texas that the in
vastigation OF the complaint herein he
continued until January I, 1897. for the
purpose Of notifying all Of the railroad
companies operating within the State OF
Texas of the Intention OF the commission
10 consider the fixing at the said time
both OF the local rates on said railroad
and through rates on Il and connecting
lines to and from points in the State OF
Texas. IT is further ordered aud adludged
by the railroad commission OF Texas thst
| until local rates on said railroad OF said
Galveston Wharf company and through
rates on It and connecting lines TO and
from points in tho State OF Texas are d,-
tcrmincd by the commission. said rail-
road shall he exempted from the observa-
ton OF all commission tariffs, provided
| that for the use OF the track Of said rail-
road or any service performed by 1t the e
shall not he charged or collected by said
railroad or said Wharf company any high
err rates than the rates now charged and
collected, and, provided further that In no
case shall said railroad or said Galveston
| Wharf company charge or collect from
any person. company. corporation or rail-.
| road company any more or less than II
shall charge or collect from any other per-
| son, company corporation or railroad com
pany for the same trackage or other scrv-
| ice OF said railroad.
There wero present al today's hearing
George Soaly. I. J. Balluger, Jens Moller.
J. n, nenison. John Il, Bailey. Joseph
Aiken. NJ. H. Smith Ms>AHili w. l., Ioody
and John Lovcjoy Of Galveston, c. w. Rein
and II. a. Jones OF Houston ead ], S ilogs
of Austin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

The suit OF II. j. Retter and wife
against the Houston and Texas Central for
$50. 900 damages has been decided by \
verdict being rendered last week at Fort
Worth Of annuity amounting to s6,25O
In favor of the plaintiff. The suit was
based upon the following facts:
They were travelling on the railway on
tickets they had bought OF a scalper Some
Suspicion arose In the mind OF the frat
conductor who handled the tickets. and
he wired about It. The conductor got an
order to take up tho ,ickcts. There was
some discussion and trouble over this, and
tho conductor at Hampstead called to his
aid deputy sherif. The latter forced
his way into the sleeper. threw aside the
curtains Of the berth IN which the Ret
tors were and ordered them out The
excitement threw Retter into a fit. His
wife was In delicate health at the time,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
THE HOTELS.

tAwLoR-RATES $3.50 and $500
[DAY. JAMES LAWLOR, PRO
tf0R.
Kennedy, Mexia; w. A. Wood,
! " Miller. city; +. Wilson, Dal-
7. McQueeney, san Antonio; X.
)4rinsen, Austin Frank McGlenn,
~, r. Strickland, Waxahach!e: +.
colgne, Arthur De Armas, j. j.
III. New Orleans; II. ID. Gavin. Gal
J. W. Boyd, NJ. *. Il r.; Joe ".
] city; +. l.. Chapman, Cuero: T..
tnas, New York; w. G. Harne.
~, Mrs A. lIearne. l.. S. Steinan,
PTel, New York; j. u. Long. st.
J. ". Evans, Galveston; c. f.. An
IN Orleans; Mrs. G. X. Mcmillan.
3. Carrlere, San Antonio: w. u.
3 ". T. Fitzgerald. John a. Ken
Ply. c. 3. Sutton. Chicago; Mrs. y.
pin, Atlanta; X. Il. Huston. Whar-
A. Bel, Lake Charles; T.. &. Me
" y Campo; kdw. Conn lily. New
!: NJ. p. McSorluy, Beaumont;
Brown, Lake Charles: Rev. T. f..
San Antonio; John f.. Knight. ST.
T. N. White, Turtle Bayou.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

The construction OF branch OF the Kan.
sar City. Pitiaburg and Gulf Railroad from
Mena Ark. TO Hot Springs. Ark, seems
assured. preliminary survey OF fifteen
miles that way from Mona has already
beer made. and the contract for Ties for the
branch road has been let Active work will
begin as soon as the grading OF the main
line has be completed. TIE construction
of this road will give Hot Springs a mucn
desired and valuable outlet to the West.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

The appropriation case of the Postal
Telegraph company VS. the Texas and New
Orleans Railway company for the right Of
way from Orange TO Houston. was called
on an appeal from the commissioners 10
the county court at Orange ycsterisy. II
was continued upon agreement OF MI until
January II. Colonel George w. Foster
southwestern superintendent OF the Postal
lines, arrived In Houston last night from
Orange and VIII remain several days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Nashville refunding bonds, put on the
open market the latter part Of the preccd-
ing week has been sold TO investors in
various parts OF the country. a syndi-
cate Of New York bankers made a good
thing on the deal ar they purchased the
whole issue at par and sold out for prices
ranging from 1902 to l0b.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
southern Pacific. rhine card.

Superintendent ]. T. McQueeney OF the
Southern Pacific at San Antonio is In
Houston assisting In the stringing Of
new time card, which will make lis ap7
pcarance and be In effect January /. There
viii be little change In the passenger time
and name. It ia thought IN tine service. a
through freight run from San Francisco 10
New orleans. It Ia reported. Will be the
Ia.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Robert Hendricks VS.. Joseph
'hlce Of the peace of the Eighth
y" De brought up before District
! d, ,h next Monday, and the ci-
,,oes ns same were issued yesterday.
(.seh , ~ is to GUST Devine from
bA. co,I alleged incompetency. Hen
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
-
The New Choir,

sasa'h church choir has been r-or-
unoer the direction of Mr.. Elliot
s4''et'e choir that formerly fur
W music for this church Las been
n. anu the following is the person
- ro,sanized choir: G. u. oliver,
walker. Lee Campbell aid S. u.
W., MIS-. g. e. Oliver. Miss Sadie
q w. NJ Liohie Dunn, alto; Miss Jennie
hprsnc. '' N'ss o. N'''P
n wv me nucleus around which this
fo 10 build a magnificent choir,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Travelling Auditor Wilson OF the Central
was here yesterday.
Trainmarier Maer Of the Katy was here
from Smitilvilc yesterday.
General Manager Hill was up from Gal
weston yesterday morning.
Judge Ford, Of the Bay Shorr's legal de-
partinent, returned yesterday from sher-
man. Texas.
superintendent Lee OF the Houston and
Texas Central returned from trip mp the
road last night.
George Dickson Of the Dickson Car Wheel
works. left last night over the Southern Pa
cinc for the City Of Mexico.
James O'Donncl. travelling passenger
agent Of the Atlanta and West Point, with
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Mr.. De Armas was formerly located In
Houston as the representative OF the Bal.
timore and Ohio Southwestern and appears
to be thoroughly equipped TO assume the
new position. Besides this road will have
Mr.. Reinhart. their regular man. and
Captain Means In the State after Christ
mas business, who. In the opinion OF rail-
road workers. are a trio hard to excel.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

In addition to their regular soliciting
force OF passenger men the Southern Pa
clfc has engaged Mr.. Arthur Do Armas.
we'll known passenger agent, to take the
road during the Holidays. He will prob
ably leave Wednesday on his first trip.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
linilrOnd EnrnInRn.

The Big Four lines earned in November
81 003,se3 decrease az compared with No.
yember. s95. Of siss,77S Since July the
lines have earned S5iss .9s5. a decrease this
year OF s75i.0s6.
The Canadian 9acinc earnings for the
week ending December Z were 1891 0o1; for
the same period last year, $4,000 Dc
cream ri 600
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
= Hour Of Train Mails.

An the lntcrnntloNuI anu NTtdI
md inc Galveston, Houston and
n arrive at and depart from the
|,snsl depot, foot of Congress ave
sonri Kansas and Texas trains
KATY depot, at the foot of NsN;-
avenue, north side of the bayou.
la Porte and Houston and all
m except those mentioned use
n Central depot.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
AT THE OLD STANn

h,ir,ss troy Steam Laundry is still
Pm ,s,,s avenue, where he has been
pke n ana VIII remain there. fully
p nd , sssh clothing az clean as a
: hall ~ Anaek of i;nowing now to
fss we battle in MS achievement
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Hansng New York; j. ". Raglan,
.a' ]. 7. Haber Mayville, n. ID. {;
,ihey, San Antonio. A. CT. Lips
laMpstead; Edward Newgan, c. J..
geo: Iolpl"z, K. II. Bowen, New
+. Potter. G. Grow. Jr, Fort
chas. Coates. Philadelphia; Ben
issas; Ike l. Wolf. Dallas. II. i.
|Isp7ndence. Mo, Jas. \. Rodgers.
Mroh Maxwell and wife. j. q.
kS Louis; IL. y. Dillenherg. Bait
~. Moore ard wife. LaGranEe;
Mrtin; III Paso; Chas. A. Adams.
Fsalfs, r. $. Pendleton. CITY.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Tickets good for train No. .. pcccm.
her "A and 10, and 10 return on train No.
only, December tfth:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Louisville. KY, December 1.-THE en-
tire 5000. 900 issue OF the Louisville and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Tickets on sale on special trains arriving
at Houston $40 a. IN. and 7 y. m. Dccrm-
her l5th and TO leave Houston at i0an
T. m bece tubpr 18th only;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
|TEL BRISTOL

European Plan.l
kgAvlS ST. AND CAPITOL AVE,
Houston. Texas.
bys &c AND 81 90 PER DAY.
kric Lights, Steam Heat. Elevator
.nd Return sells in all Rooms.
| and Elegantly Furnished.
|nthlng Modern.
ErLAsS CAFE SERVICE AT
| MODERATE PRICES.
rslSON & MALIN, Managers,
EERLY OF CAPITOL HOTEL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

'iekciu on sale for regular train. poccm-
A Grand Programme
of Free Entertainment.

Grand nmno ouston business
or
Guard
iaradca and orgco o
Atccnsons Thc"terr Open concerts b '" ~ "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
CAPITOL
HOTEL
ARRIVALS.

Rates, 81 30 10
Si.jU p c = day.
S TX t y elegant
I o 0 m e, VITA
bath. l. a r K .
sample rooms.
Centrally loca,-
ed Best accom-
modationS Tor
commercial men
L. lR.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15

Carlton. Tyler; W II. owens, c.,y,
smith, G. W. shoff. j. \. Morr $,
lsenio' a. Fl. Raw. Galveston; Ms.
ssaepherd, Colorado CITY; l.. y.
~ Louis; w. l.. Davidson, IA
T. Warren. Simontcn; l.. NJ,
~ " le, Lexington, Va; Il, G.
N aud wife. Palo7tlne: G. ID Allcn.
sEa Morstelt. Harr sburg: J A..
~ 5. Richardson, Chicago; =. d.
lawrence. Kan; f.. c. Davis, New
= uJohn r. Spa1n. san Antonio;
ntammett. Kansas City; r. w.
r. huntsville, a, L. Riddle, Tyler.
sNion Palestine; f. c. cornell,
kpa 5. NJ. Allen, Calvert; 4. r.,
| Fs'sSnnam, +. j. Allison. New or
III y, ovens, Memphis: y. A. sam
ILoIis; J. r. Richardson, chi
q. Young, Denver: y. NJ. john
.sna ]. Il. Stafford. Dallas; h.
ks Mount Pleasant, kan; W,
n San Antonio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
La COLD IN ONE nay

xgst- snromo N.G.r..e Tablets.
~und the money 4 it fails
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-15
SEw HuTCHINS HOUSE.

o. f. AIVare2,
Proprietor.
Remodeled and
newly furnished.
Rates, $3.50 10
50, 90 per day.
unequaled In all
its appointments in
the State of Texas.
The loading howl.