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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
THE GRAND LODGE
PER DIEM OF THE MEETING ALL
LOWED FOR -FOUR DAYS.
Finances Reported in Good shape.
The Present Bnsis of Repre-
sentation Changed.

Houston. Tex. Fsp. 4.-lspecial)-
The Grand Lodge OF odd Fellows met
today at p. m. Brother Fred Garlic
ton, deputy grand sire of the sover-
eign Grand Lodge, was introduced by
Grand Representatives NJ. ID. Herr<rg
and s. II. Russell. He is a native
Texan and win be installed at Dallas
In September at the next session Of
that supreme body.
BY resolution the per diem Of this
Grand Lodge meeting was allowed for
four days. The report of the finance
committee was received and adopted.
1t showed that the finances were In
good shape.
s.. b. Stron, member Of special
committee appointed at the last meet
ing OF the Grand Lodge to draft an
amendment to the constitution which
shall change the present basis OF rep
resentation from one representative
from each subordinate lodge to one
from each district. This committee
was also instructed to divide the state
into districts. This committee made a
report dividing the state into sixty dis
tricts, providing method of eIecting
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
NETCOFOOnN
NEE \ ~ v MN N
TO NHIDnNHHNCT KIM
ALWAYS ADEMOCRAT
THE USUAL roRMALIriEs IN sucu
CASES CAUSED DELAY

Washington. Feb. 4.--1'he president
has made his choice for successor TO
the the late Mr.. Runyon ns nmbassa-
dor to Germany and there IL every rca-
son to believe that Assistant Secretary
uhl of the state department viii be
named for the post this week. II ~
said that but for some delay In formali-
ties In such cases the nomination would
have been sent TO the senate today.
Mr.. Uhl first came into national poll
tics with the incoming of the present
administration. Previous to that time
he had achieved a line reputation as
IL lawyer In Michigan. In politics he
has always been n Democrat. and at
one time mayor OF the thriving city OF
Grand Rapids.
Az FIRST assistant secretary of state
Mr.. Uhl has frequently been called up
on TO assume the entire burden OF the
administration Of affairs during the alb
sence or disability OF the secretary of
state. and 10 II II that his name often
appears signed to important documents.
After the death of Secretary Gresham,
he WIS acting secretary OF state for
some weeks.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
HOTELS FILLING UP.


Austin, Tex. Feb 4.-(Speclal 1.-THE
Hobbies of the hotels today assumed to
some extent the the appearance day
presented upon the converting OF the
last Legislature. Just about year ago
It was Speaker Tom Smith of Hill
county who WIS an aspirant along with
others for political favor and who was
the center OF attraction, Today Chair
man Dudley occupied this place. for he
was surrounded wherever he went and
was much sought after man.
Hon. II. l.. Dunlap, who became ia
nous at the last session of the commit
tee at Dallas last May. was among
the first of the tbirty-one members 10
put In his appearance. He looked up
Chairman Dudley to ascertain at what
hour the committee would be called to-
gether tomorrow, and after being in
formed at high noon he proceeded TO
discuss political affairs and to let his
friends know that he was emphatically
against silver and for one condition
only.
Following Mr. Dunlap, Committee
men Wear. Lum, billiard, Oltorf Me-
Means. Mccormack. Dunlap and Bur
ney put In their appearance, followed
by several OF the committeeman who
reached here on late trains One thing is
especially noticed tonight The gold
men are as n unit for two conventions.
The principal argument they use is
that 1t has been the custom heretofore
and IL Is conspicuously noticeable that
they favor along with two conventions
two separate and distinct primaries
one to select delegates to the national
conventions and the other to choose
delegates to the nominating gathering.
The friends of the white metal de-
clare In every instance that they are
undecided on the question. They are
quick to state, however that II two
conventions are decided on, they will
Insist to the bitter end that only one
primary be held for both conventions.
This is Chairman Du1ley's idea. which
Is coinclded in by Judge Hill. who in
troduced the primary election resolu-
tion at the last committee meeting
Committeeman hin said tonight that
the conservative opinion was that II
the two conventions were decided on
but one primary would be held as pro-
Vided In the resolutions. Others OF the
committee who are friendly TO the
cause # silver agree to this proposition
and from the sentiment tonight 1t
seems that this will be the solution to
the question.
Among the questions the committee
will most likely consider viii be the
representation in the state convention
ard the test to be used In the primaries
To the last named question II is consld-
cred by some that 1t is n matter over
which the committee has no Jurisdic-
tion, but n majority of tho committee
here do not take this view of 1t.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05


could not afford to make scramble
Tor the office. but II the nomination
was rendered me and the Democracy
my consent"
The fact is." the colonel said. I'VE
can't afford to have n fight in our
ranks over In my district. We must
agree and make a united fight and we
viii win with hands down"
In the lobby Colonel Tom Bowers
discussed Barney Gibbs recent inter-
view with the chairman. Colonel Bow
ers said that much depended on the
action of the committee ut the meeting
mere as to what the future of the
Ponulist organization would amount to
in Texas.
Chairman Dudley said that he did not
thihk Governor Gibbs would when 1t
came to show down desert the Demo-
cratic party. and he told Colonel Bow
ers to make note OF It that the Demo-
cratic plurality OF the ensuing cleo
ton would be larger than at the past
election.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
CHANGE
ARSON SECURES CONTRoLL-
INTEREST IN THE POST.
AZ the Company Elected.
Change In the Policy
Of the Paper.

on. Feb. 4,-(special)-By a
|Ich was put through Saturday,
|ership Of the Houston Post has
hinged, Judge T.. p. Hin having
Of his interests to j. l.. Watson
|oclates and retired. Mr.. Wat
(hls deal secures something over
the stock, Mr.. X, NJ. Johnston
Be next largest holder and Mr..
miner, who has for some time
Hing as business manager, the
II a meeting of the stockholders
Dir. Watson was elected presi-
!. Johnston vlce-president, and
1mer secretary and treasurer.
flill remains with the paper
present as general counsel. Mr..
will reside in New York, being
arai selling agent of the Mer-
b Machine Company. Editor
said to the correspondent to-
at there will be no change In
ral policy Of the paper.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05

BREAK IN A LEYEE
GRADUALLY WIDENING AND thin
WATERS srREAD.

Hampstead. Tex, Feb. 4.--(Special)
The prazos river rose two feet dur
Ing last night and about one foot to-
day. and Is sim rising at the rate
of one inch per hour. This evening
the river is full from bank to bank.
and an overflow IL unavoidable on all
bottom plantations. From the Heber
Stone place upwards the river " al
ready running over and inundating,
step by step, the entire valley Mir.
stones leycc, built at great expense.
withstOod the water until yesterday
evening, when the first break oc-
CURED. BY hard work the break was
stopped. but the Increased force OF
the water soon aurmountcd nll human
efforts, and the break on the levee Ia
now forty feet wide and gradually
widening, while the plantation IL get
ting out of sight, to becsme for the
time being a raging sea,
Houston, Tex, Feb, 4.--tSpecial.)--
The yequa IN Washington county IL
inundatlns thousands of acres OF
land. Last night A. C. Montgomery
attempted to cross tho long bridge
way The team drowned and Mont
Romery took refuge on drift. where
he was rescued today, having suffered
severely from exposure,
Rlchmond. Tex, FEB. 4.--(Specinl)--.
The Bragos continues to rise. There
have been several places overfowed.
but 80 far no very serious damage
has resulted,
Velasco. Tex. Fob. 4.-tspeciaI)-
The Brazos Ia out of its banks and
continues TO rise hourly. Should the
rise continue forty-aight hours longer
the damage VIII be serious.
Trinity, Tex. FEB s.--(spociai)-
The Trinity river. which hns been out
OF It's banks. fell 0 In. today. hut heavy
rains here this evening and tonight
may cause an overflow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
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WILL MAKE A FIGHT.
w. II. Garrett TO Try to Retain His
Seat ON the Committee.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 4.-(Special.)- Hon.
w y. Garrett of Brennan Is here TO
contest for HIS seat as member OF the
committee from the Nineteenth district.
To the Gazette correspondent he said:
~ went to San Antorlo from Bren-
ham for my wife's health and found
that climate did not agree with her.
rTad she imnroved | would have made
San Antonio my home We decided
to move our library back to Brennan
in January before Chairman Dudley
named Mr.. Fielder as my successor.
think / am entitled to the seat and Will
contest for It."
Hon. Clint Giddings, Jr., and Hon.
w. w. Searcy arrived tonight and are
here in Mr. CARROTS interest. 1t Is
freely predicted tonight that Chairman
nrdiev win ho sustained In his appoint
ment OF Mr.. Fielder.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
DELEGATIONS ARRIVING.
Prepared 10 Make Hard Fight for "
Convention.

Austin. Texas Feb. 4.-(Special)-The
Houston and Waco delegations reached
here to-day and lost no time In pre-
senting their claims. Both places are
candidates for the nominating conyen-
f,n~' n t,vo conventions are held. Both
delegations report tonight that they
are pleased with the progress made
during the day. Austin has gone to
work. with vengence for the conven-
tion 10 select delegates to the National
convention II the two gatherings are
held. and II the sentiment OF the abb
sent members is like that of the ones
hera she will get what she Is after
without a doubt. In fact none of the
other cities In the fight are contrasting
for it, all conceding that the Capital
CITY" ought to have It,
The San Antonio delegation, four
teen strong, headed by Senator Perry
Lewis came In at midnight to battle
for Tamaieville for one of the conven-
tlons.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05

representatives. forms OF certificates.
filling vacancies. etc. A motion by
Grand Representative Keller to post
pone the discussion OF this report I'M
I'll the next session Of this Grand
Lodge prevailed. This report aroused
warm discussion and developed n
very strong opposition TO the district
system.
A resolution by 4. l.. Wren In refer
ence to the reception and entertaining
or the Sovereign Grand Lodge. which
holds It's next session In Dallas next
tee OF five.
The state assembly of Rebelssh
lodges met .todhy Madame President
MoAulcy of Mckinney In the chair.
FIFTY lodges were represented. During
The past year six new lodges were
organized. The report OF tae Grand
sire. 1. O. o. r., says tho Rebellah
lodges have gained In membership a.
IiI exceeding the gain OF the proceed
Ing year by MA,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
COURT AT onicKAsmA.
A Fine New Court uouse-ytust Not
Garry Guns.

Chickasha. l. r., Feb 4.-(special)-
Court convened here yesterday with
Judge Constantine b. Kilgore presiding
and witnesses.
Judge Kiigore, in his instructions to
the jury, compllmented the people of
Chickasha on their fine court house
which has been erected and furnished
since the last term of court here.
IL has heretofore been supposed by
people living here that citizens OF the
Chickashaw Nation had the right to
carry weapons, but Judge Kilgore spe-
cially instructed the Jury to return
indictments against citizens as well as
non-citizens.
In speaking in regard to the iuris.
dlction of the court here, he stated
that he was of the opinion that the
Pas court did not have jurisdiction
q ceny and cattle theft as has been
Ia Y the Paris officials, but that
thY.> is here had original Jurisdiction
in e. 3 III cases.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
WOULD wnncis Tnn PARTY.
Judge RenEnn Fears Result of n
GoidbuE Victory.

Austin. Tex, Feb. 4--tspeciai)-
Judge Reagan, in conversation with
Gazette representative this afternoon,
said that II the policy OF the gold
congressman or state oflclal would be
elscted at the ensuing election. Judge
Reagan thinks that tie committee
should take some action on the ques-
ton Of representation In the state con-
ventlon, and thinks thul the number
OF delegates should be no more than
double the number of pccredited rep
resentatives at the utmost.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
A HOUSE BOAT LOST
SHE CAPsIZED FIFTEEN MILES
ABOVE NATCIIEZ.
struck by IN snnE-Fenrrd That n
Search VIII Reveal Robbery
and Murder.

Natohez. Miss, Feb. IA well-buut
house boat, thirty or thirty-fve feet
long with the words Carrie OF st.
Louis, Dry Goods" In large letters, cap
sized, was caught fifteen miles above
here last night by Joseph Schaefer.
government light tender at Quitman's
landing. schaefer started to Natchez
with the wreck, but In attempting to
make a landing snag kicked all the
upper work Off and the contents were
lost before they could be examined.
There is some apprehension lest when
It 10 possible TO examine the hull 1t
will be found she was scuttled, lndi-
eating robbery and murder.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
GARDENERS BusY.
Rains Interrupted Gardening in San
Patriotic County.

Portland, Texas, Feb. 4.-(Special)-
The gardeners have been quite busy
for two weeks past They would have
finished planting In few days more,
but the falling of two-inch rain pre-
vented further gardening for several
days The grass liz fine. cattle in good
condition and everybody In good spirits
The teachers OF San Patricio county
will meet in Bay View academy chapel
February 81 and %. Mrs. Mollie q.
Turner's department will give a Wash
ington entertainment the night of the
22l
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
Erwonru LnAoun ORGANIZED.
A New Paper to He Published ut
Amarillo.

Amarillo, Texas, Feb. 4--(Specini,)-
There was an Epworth League organ
tied az the Methodist church yester-
day. There was large attendance.
John t. Tenelon has opened up a
general commission business here
Two-thirds of the people In Amarillo
are for free coinage of silver Only
few gold Democrats are found.
u, l.. Sturdivant, ex-county and dis
trict clerk OF this county. Is highly
spoken OF for representative OF the
Jumbo district.
The Amarillo Democrat will In a
few days make It's advent In Amarillo.
II Will be published by j. h. Cant, ESQ.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
HELD SECRET MEETING


Austin. Texas, Feb. i.--(speciail-A
meeting was held at the Avenue hotel
this afternoon late, at which Governor
Culberson, Ex-Governor Hogg and
members OF the executive committee
were present. Governor Hogg, II is
learned. made n forcible argument for
one convention, insisting that two con-
ventions would result not to the best
interests OF Democracy. Ex-GOvernor
Hogg was occoster by The Gazette cor
respondent as he went away from the
committee. He said he did not care to
submit TO nm interview. but stated
that he sincerely hoped the committee
would see proper to hold only one con-
vention
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
MURDERERS ESCAPE
FOUR PRISONERS BREAK OUT OF
LOUISIANA JAIL.
Two Had necn Sentenced to Hang
This Month and Others Were
Under Indictment.

Bunkie. La, Feb. A jail delivery
was effected here last night in when
four prisoners charked with murder
escaped, of whom George Johns ana
Henry Simmons had been convicted
and sentenced to be hanged and the
date of execution February IL hxed
by the governor Callahan and Miten.
eli, the other two VINO esehpeu' "es
under Indictment for MURDER
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
THE CAP EXPLODED.
A Child Received Painful Injuries
While Handling 1t.

Medford. Okla, Feb. 4.-(Special)-
As a l3-year old daughter of Mr., Cor
mack, south of here, was picking
dynamite cap with a pin 1t exploded
and so damaged her left hand as 10
necessitate the amputat!on of the
thumb and part OF the first and second
fingers. Others OF the family were in
jured but not seriously.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
o ING REGISTER SOLD.
NJ. un the Purchaser-w. j.
Ays2. dye Very Low.

Terrell. .Has, Feb. 4.-(speclal.)-
The Evening Register has again chang
ed hands, j. NJ. Reagan this time being
the purchaser. He is n well-known
newspaper man.
The churches last night had to de-
pend on lamps for light. The electric
lights will probably be on again In a
day or two, II is announced.
w. j. Dllbridge Is again very low.
His father arrived this morning to at
tend him in his dangerous Illness. He
Is hardly expected to rally from this
attack
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05

IT is NOT A CRIME
TO ENGAGE IN rRrzE FIGHTS IN
THAT TERRITORY.

FL Paso. Tex. Feb. 4.-(speclal)--A
large party from Denver, Chicago.
New York and other Eastern cities viii
be in tomorrow to attend the carnival.
Walcott and Dixon will arrive tomor-
row.
The Ministers union OF this city
wrote to the governor Of New Mexico
requesting him 10 prevent the glove
carnival from occurring on New Mex
leo soil. The governor answered as fol-
lows.
"a have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt Of your favor OF the slst In
reference to the report that Dan
Stuart was arranging to bring off the
prize fight In New Mexico. / have
looked into this matter very carefully,
and while / have some fears OF the
truth OF what you say ana suggest,
think the Intention Is 10 come to New
Mexico only In the event that they fail
to make arrangements IN Juares. /
have already written the legal authorl-
ties In Dona Ana county and requested
them TO see that the law IL fully en-
forced and TO prevent any violation OF
II. / must be candid, however, and
say that the powers OF the legal au-
thorities are very limited In this terri
tory. There Is absolutely not word
upon our statute BOOKS MAKING IL u
crime to be engaged in prize fighting
In this territory. and we can only de-
pend upon the law with regard TO
breaches of the peace, There Is Il d.
rect act of congress preventing the use
OF United States soldiers to aid the
sherlffs' officers, There IL no money
in the territory treasury for the ems
ployment OF the militia. I am candid
with you because | know just how you
feel unOn this subject and 1 desire. YOU
to realize how helpless the territorial
officers are should an attempt be mnde
to bring off their fights in New Mex
leo. | WILL however, do all can, you
may rest assured, to prevent this dis
grace being brought upon our terri
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
NEW DRY GOODS FIRM.
Popuiists Appoint Delegates TO the
County Convention.

De Kalb, Texas Feb. l.-(Special)-
Messrs. Fl, D Knight and II. Ward
have just returned from Waxahnchie,
where they will engage i'm the dry goods
business at an early date under the
firm name Of Knight & Ward.
The Popullsts of Precinct No 3 met
Saturday for the purpose of appointing
delegates to the county convention to
be held at Boston.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05

feared the Animal WINS Mad3
populists Meet.

luly, Texas, Feb. 4.-(Special.)-
child Of Ed. Athens was bitten
Is supposed to have been n
Py Yesterday, The father start-
pee for Weatherford to find a
Inc.
tood County executive commit
ne Popullsts held a meeting
II FORESTER has moved his
groceries from Thorp Springs
|ow located here.
[lek Abbott entertained a high
|chuye audience at the knights
las nail Saturday night.
(spnehvil Degree team, I. o. o.
uown this week and initiated
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
rntentr for Texnns.

washington, Feb. 4.-tspeeiai.,- =
List OF patents for Texas wen 1 S,isi
IN, naarnaroinp dead centers. Willie u.
Io,.nson Nayasota; cultivator at
tschment. William H. Rush. skidm pGs
coffee rooster, John D. Smith Bon
itins: horse detaching device, Joseph
Friedlander. San Antonio.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
WERE FOUND DEAD
TWO OLD MEN WE'RE ROBBED AND
MURDERED.
1t Was Several Days Before Their
Bodies Were Found-Nnd DogI
Are Playing Havoc.

Guthrie, Okla, Feb. 4.-(Special)-
Word reached here last night from
Wenoka that Henry Mounts and his
brother, old men living alone. had been
murdered and robbed, and the condi-
tion of the bodies when found indicate
that the crime had been committed
fully one week ago.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05
MAY DECIDE no RUN.
p.aiey submits to The VIII of the
People.

Austin. Texas, FEB. 4.--(special)--
chairman Dudley was discussing the
report 10 the effect that he expected
10 become a candidate for congress TO
party OF his friends at breakfast
thlr morning.
"That report got out suppose from
IN. tact that a few days agp a dele
~ .,nr NJ my friends visited my office
and asked me to announce as a candi.
date for congress. ! told them that
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-05

$3.50 this morning a IRE In n. y. Ruge-
ly'B drug store was discovered. LOSS
on stock by fire ahd water estimated
mt $4,000; covered by i..surance. Ma
lony T., Blair, loss on clocks and Jew
elry. $500; no insurance.
Origin OF the fire is unknown.