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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

USE OF BOTH METALS
or THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE ANN
ENGLAND WILL COOPERATE I.

London, March 17--lt is stated thas
the government viii support the Whit-
ncy oifprtaliic motion made In me
house OF commons. but with the quail
incntion that the government does nov
intend TO depart In the slightest de-
gree from the gold standard The no-
tion OF MIR. Whitney reciies that IL "
the opinion OF the house that the M
stability IN tho price OF gold and ALL
yer aimee 1873 had proved injiiious u
tho best interests OF the country ana
argues the ACCESSIBILITY that the govern
mcnt do their utmost 10 Hesrirc inter-
national ngresmcrt. The chancellor OF
The excheqner, Michael liicks-Bcach,
said that although himetailiam was in-
volyed In the motion. its adoption by
the house did not necessarily lnVvfVo
tho tduption OF the himetailic sybiem
BY the United Kingdom.
Fir william Vernon IInrcomt, WHO
wns chancellor OF the excheIucr In tho
late Liberal cabinet. and who IL now
the opposition leader In the Hour or
Commons. replied TO Sir Michael Hicks
Beach.
lie regp rded the resolution as an
Indication that England was prepared
To bear hoe fair share In establishing
tho international agreement for the
use az both metals In the currency Of,
reasonable basis. just to debtor and
creditor alike.
Mr. Whitley's revolution was thon
adopted without division.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
OVER
The Kentucky LeSiSla-
ture AdjOuTnS
WITHOUT TnANsACrING THE MOST
IMPORTANT BUSINESS on
THE SESSION.
PASS RESOLUTIONS
SENATE CENsunns THE GOVERNOR
FOR HIS ACTION.
II In Claimed Tint lie Had No Right
TO order Out the state
Militia.
SENATE cENsunps THE GOVERNOR
FOR HIS ACTION.

Frankfort, Ky, March 17.-Tho legis-
lature adjourned tonight after sixty
days of dlsgracerul pickering. The leg
islaturc failed to accomplish the two
important acts 1t had before 1.-THE
election OF n United States senator and
the passage of necessary revenue meas
ures.
Governor Bradley has refused to
order Il special session and the state
IL in a bad way. Lieutenant Governor
Worthington today issued call for
special election April II to MI the VA
cancy in the senate caused by Senator
WeissInger's death. Senators Walton
and James viii resign tomorrow and
the governor will order a special cleo
ton. refusing 10 recognize their expul-
sion by the senate. The troops had
dress parade tonight and will leave to-
morrow.
The serate committee appointed 10
investigate the action of Governor
bradley In calling out the militia,
which 1t was charged was in violation
of law and without justification, re-
ported to the senate this evening. The
report finds that the militia was not
placed under the control OF any CIVIL
officer, members were prevented from
entering the house soldiers entered the
senate chamber while that body was
in session: no application was made to
governor made no inquiry OF either
house as to the situation: that the OBJ
ject in calling out the militia was to
cast into the joint assembly two votes
| and elect senator. The committee IN
closing says;
Your committee. therefore, finds and
| declares and recommends that by the
| adoption OF this report the senate OF
! Kentucky declares that said use of the
military power OF the commonwealth
| by the governor was unnecessary Tor
| the preservation OF the peace or Tor
any other lawful purpose; that said
| military was not used by the governor
for the purpose OF preserving the peace
| but was used solely for partisan pollt-
| teal purposes: that said action of the
! governor was wholly without warrant
of law and was and is now a flagrant
| subverslon of the civil authority by the
military power Of the commonwealth
BY vote of 10 to IA the report was
adopted.
senator Jones denounced the state
ments in the report us absolutely ialse
and endorsed the governor.
Lieutenant Governor Worthlngton
! did likewise and denounced the report
when the senate convened this even
ing the Republicans, led by Deboe'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

whelmlng majority. Sut unfortunately
the friends OF free silver were lighting
each other In separate political orgnni-
cations and this fact was the greatest
and only obstacle In the way OF their
success In the next presidential cleo
tiOn. II Is utterly unreasonable, said
MIR. pugh, 60 expect free coinage DEM
ocrats to constitute fOur-nfths OF the
part TO 10 over to the populist party.
made up OF mere fraction OF the
friends OF free coinage.
Mr.. PuCh concluded at l.ib y, m.
Tho Cuban resolutions were then
taken up and MIR Morgan OF Alabama
proceeded with his speech In support
OF the resolutions.
MIR. Morgan In closing read some per
sonal letters received by him giving
the experience OF mon In Cuba, MIR,
Morgan sald the letters disclosed tho
existence OF bloody war and II was
the duty of congress to recognize that
condition OF war as existing.
lie said he believed the president
would approve the course OF congress.
hut " he did not congress would have
discharged lts duty to the people and
the responsibility would be left with
the prt aldcnt.
Mr.. Moran did not wish TO give
Spain any cause for complaint. and he
therefore favored the mild, firm rcso-
lutions now pending.
"And yet" added the senator, ~
have not doubted TINT any action would
cause this fanaticHd nation to take up
the gauge OF war"
Mr. Mills of Texas Fnve notice that
he would follow on the Cuban question
tomorrow.
At 4.A5 the senate adjourned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
REBELS DEFEATED.
THREE GnpAr VICTORIES GAIN
ED ny zELAYAs ARMS.
The city of Manngua In n Frenzy of
Excitement and Hejoioing
over the News. y

Managun. Nicaragua. via Galveston,
Tex. March l7.--tcopyItghtcd. 1926. by
the Associated press)--Thc city OF
Mnnngua Is In frenzy OF excitement
and rejoicing over the news received
OF three great victories scored by tho
government forces today over their OPP
ponents. the LcOnist rebels
The city Of Metapi WIS taken today
by storm after two days hard flghtlng'
The capture was attended with terrible
slaughter, news from the scene placing
the number Killed and wounded as high
az 1000 men
Metapa II situated In the mldat OF
high mountains In Setonrionnl depart
mrnt and not very far from the 'front.'
Ter OF Honduras II was considered
the stronghold OF the rebels and YVES
relied upon by the insurgents TO fnli
back upon an last resort. The fail
OF tic rebels stronghold Is greeted here
AZ n great triumph for the government.
cause. The town Of Mora also sue
oumbed today 10 Zolaya'H arms Win
heavy rebel losses.
The troops supplied by the president
of Honduras 10 nssiet President Zelaya
are doing active service ana are IN
full career down The western coae. OF
the Occidental department They nave
already occupied Yigo city. north OF
Leon, and arc proceeding southwark
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
ruom.s SILVER SPEECH
Csntinu~d In the senate Yesterday.
T'hr Cuban HrsoIatIonr.

vyeshington. March 17The senate
cailerieg are beginning to assume their
normal condition owing to the delays
and uncertaintiea ON the Cuban resolu-
tiOnn.
Mr.. Elklns' resolutions directing the
committee on foreign relations to report
on the status OF the Cuban war went
over untll tomorrow after conference
between Mr. isllSlns and Mr. Sherman.
Mr.. sherman responded that he saw
no reason why the Cuban revolutions
could not be Disposed OF in day or
two, but he did not desire TO cut on
speeches. SO far az he was concerned
he would insist on keeping the Cuban
retoiutl0ns before the senate to the
exclusion OF any other subject yielding
only TO speeches. with this explann-
lion hir. I'ugh OF Alabama was recog-
nized for a continuance Of his silver
speech begun yesterday. lie argued
that the movement for an International
monetary conference was futile as Eng
land would not consent 10 u.
The senator declared that u the
friends OF silver In the three political
parties could be united on one man
ia s4-4Ala sieat : 3se-'Issi b2 "a ovsI>
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
WACO TRIAL BEGUN
ron CONSPIRACY TO DEFnAup THE
NATIONAL BANK.
w. H. Massey, w. u. Tucker and
q, u. Tucker brought Before the
! United stntss Commissioners.

Waco. Tex. March 17.-(Special)-
The preliminary examination of J. p.
Massey. w. H. Tucker and ]. b. Tucker,
charged with conspiracy to defraud
the Farmers and Merchants National
Bank OF 5000, was commenced before
United States Commissioner j. IL.
Finks this afternoon. The prominence
of the defendants lends unusual inter-
est to the proceedings. and large au-
dlence Eathered In the court room to
hear the testimony. United States
Bank Examiner John j. Cannon was
the first witness. and he testified TO HIS
examination OF the banks books. and
detailing the transactions OF w II. and
j, u. Tucker with tho bank while
Massey was cashier.
Witness stated that the total amount
of money on the books OF the bank
appearing unpaid In the transactions
with the fuckers IL $50 i25, Prof, r. q.
RounSevall. president 4 :he bank. was
the next witness and ,estihed tn GER
tain details. The hearing will be con-
tinued tomorrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
BOLTED CONVENTION
COUNTY REPUBLICANS SPLIT UP Al
LATONiA.
Quincy and Grant Endorsed for Dele
rate. at Large by IteEuiar Com
yentron-Eadorsc Rodgers-

FIatonia, Tex, March T.-tspecisl.)-
The Republican county convention met
here at o'clock to-day at the opera
House. II was called TO order by j.
Laux, county chairman. The exeeu-
chair ruled that only delegates who
voted for Makemson at the last election
would be allowed 10 participate. and
mai they be designated by red badges.
NJ Nj. Rodgers objected TO the ruling Of
the chair. but the chairman declined to
lowers to retire. which they did. TO tho
court house. The regular convention
elected J. I.aux Temporary chairman
and Gates secretary Quincy and Grant
were endorsed for delegates at large.
aud q. L. Siebrecht for congressional
delegate. The boltirg Delegates en-
dorsed Rodgers for congressional dele
cltn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
KILLED THE NEGRO
PROMINENT HOUSTON MERCHANT
SHOT Hin FATALLY.
TIE killing Was Done I'm Row
slayer in Jail.

Houston. Tex. March 17-tspeciai)--
Tom Brinsfeld. one OF the most promi-
nent OF Houstons Fifth Ward mer-
chants, liz in Jail tonight whit n charge
OF murder against aim. About
o colck tonight Jim Gregory, a negro
brakeman. entered Brinsteld's store
and a row commenced about an ac-
count. Gregory. It is said, undertook to
brain Brlnsfleld with q weight. when
the latter seized pistol and shot him
twice. Both shots struck vital spots,
and Gregory. after running a short
distance fell dead.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

ring at $50 and was given an ovation
lie was Immediately followed by Mar.
shall Dixon weighed In al 125 10
pounds and Marshall tipped the scales
at i26.
Round ! opened with rush and n
mlN-up followed, after which Dixon
wind. which tactics he contmucs
through the several rounds.
IN round Marshall slipped and
Dixon rushed. when Marshall again
slipped and when the gong sounded he
announced his inability to continue.
Marshall stood great deal of pun
lshment but IL was evident from the
iirst round that Dixon was much the
better man,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

Til. snntn re nnd 'irisco officials
NJ Paris.

Paris, Tex. March 17.-tSpccinl.)-
a special train arrived hero this after
noon with II. T. Ripley. prcsidcnt; Al
dnce T., Walker. chairman OF the board
OF directors. and u. u. Robinson, first
vice president of the Atohison, Topeka
and Santa t'e system, With II l. Mot-
rill. general manager and !, r. Went
worth. general superintendent. OF the
Frisco. On board The special OF Cen
oral Manager Morrill, mud General SUI
pcrlntcndcnt Wentworth was cut here
and they returned north tonight. The
ppriy WINS me, here hy Manager Noa-
KUN and General superintendent Da-
wilson of the Gun, Colorado and san.
"a Fc. who accompanied the officials {
the AichlHou. Topeka and Santa Fee to
Galveston, The party ~ ON n tour of
Inspection ana arranging for the sew
GRANGE OF the 'brisco from the Santa
Fe ByHtpm
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
on Ms WAY 10 NrN Yol,Is.
Il. IL. II. Green ncnches washington.
pontt Nee Change.

Washington, March i7.--tspecinl)--
y II ii Green. son OF the famous
Mira Hetty Green. Is here on bis way 70
New York. and was In conference To-
dny with various political leaders IN
regard 20 the situation VI the Hepup-
ilcan party In Texas.
The postonicc at Julian was todiy
Tasmor rho following fourth-class
uoat,nastors were appointed today;
Elliott, Robertson. Tex. W II, RAM
ao,,r vice ". w Wilson, resigned.
Miitnn. Lamar county. Tex, W. A,
Jeflerier. Vice j. W Wright. resigned;
NesbH, Robertson county. Tex. y. 7,
Rushlng, vice Il. q. Toier. resignei;
Pelican, Liberty county, Tex, " Z,
ssr.<i44 49, E.-na Passai reaAcneA
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
THE HEART
OIL HUBERT RANsoME A BULLET
HOLE WAS FOUND.
Whether lie Was Murdered or Put
An End To His own Life
j. hn Mystery.

San Antonio Tex. March l7.-(spec-
ial.>-A white man named Hubert Gray
Ransome was found dead on River
avenue early this morning with a bull
let hole through his heart 1t is not
known whether he was murdered or
committed suicide. He is a single man
and has bother in jefferson, Mo. and
one In San Francisco, also a sister in
Belfast. Ireland. He was rs years OF
age,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
PASSED one NIL.
Tariff Act OF 1910 Was Und-r DIs-
cussion In the Uousr.

Washington. March i7--The house
devoted the day TO the bill To amend
the administrative tariff net OF 1880 and
passed II without substantial amend
ment. The purpose Of the bill IN TO
strengthen the act Of 1890. some weak
spots having been developed during the
six years 1t has been In operation. One
OF the most important changes makes
increased duties and penalties for un-
LIBERALIZATION. TO commence AT the point
of naturalization and not At 10 per
cent above naturalization as required
by law
During the debate Mr.. Johnson Rep.
CALI asked MIR Payne why the ways
and means committee had not reported
bin reforming the tarlff schedules,
III we were simply playing 10 the
galleries." replied AIr. Payne. we
might bring In such bill. knowing II
could not become law. i hope 10
join with the gentleman from California
in the F'lfty-flfth congress In the enact
ment OF law that vii furnish ample
protection - American Industries Qte-
publican applause)
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

j. l.. Rea Arrested for Theft and
Made an Asatgnm~nt.

Ringguld, Tex. March i7.-tSpeciall-
J. l.. Rea, Il grocery merchant OF this
place, was arrested q few days ago
for theft OF $40 from y. B. Doss, some
seven or eight months ago. lie had
his trial before Justice Iiuiter and his
bond was set at $50, which he failed TO
mike, and was taken to the Montague
Jail. lie also made an assignment Of
his stock Of groceries late yesterday
evening for the benefit OF preferred
creditors. and d. NJ. Hand was APP
nniniel AsAlEnce.
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No News.

|srivals each day. :.
f,dies' ready-to.wear skirts
srae, Crepon and Mohair
lanai. the handsomest
IA we have ever shown.
Isarl Button, smoked and
n pearl, cut and smooth,
match the new spring
4 Goods. .
shirt sale i'll adva nee of
rts.
rerybody Knows this
~ sells more mems shirts
Ian Fort Worth together.
4 are coming in and we
j not the room for them.
have concluded to sell
lot on Saturday next at
N less than value. and
uredict no other shirt as
\ material, as we'll made,
h well, as perfect and
colors, for Il half more
n We sell this one at will
sold in Fort Worth in
/. See show window and
N hand Saturday morn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
ONE MAN WAS KnLEp
Several Persons Dadiy Injured In n
rrnin WRECK.

Paris, Tex, March 17,-(special)--A
serious wreck in which Lou Bolts, n
brakeman. was killed ana several 9TH
ers more or less Injured took place NJ
Rogers. Ark, last night. The special
bearing the officials OF the Santa F'c
had taken siding there for the north
bound st. Louis limited TO pass. BY
some mistake the switch was left open
and the limited coliided with the spc-
clal. Bolts was we'll known here, hnv-
ing been in the passenger service OF
the Frisco for years. He leaves fam
lily at Monoii Mo.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

rnnde fight TO bring up the revenue
bills for confederation and save the
credit of the state. but the legislation
was prevented by fillbustcrinB, Sem
ator Gocbel leading the fight. After
considering the report OF the special
committee the cenate adjourned sine
die.
The house did likewise.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

Altus, Tex, March l7,-(special)-
Greer county people are disgusted with
the action of the supreme court Most
Of the farmers are afraid to Put crops
on land that they cannot hold us u
homestead
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
KILLED THE rnAcnmAKEn.
An Old DnrLcy Killed Who Tried to
stop "a Fight

Houston. Tex, March 1i.-(Speclal)-
AZ Sandy Point, ON the Lang planta-
u" :, jerry Jones and another boy were
= q ms, when owen Dade. an aged
u intorfered IS pcacemaker. Jones
=. negro dead and Is now In Jail.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
TWO wEnn WOUNDED.
AZ wichita Fails by Accidental
Disei,arEe OF = Hevoivcr.

wichita Falls. Tex, March 17.-cSpe-
cial while coming from Iowa Park
this afternoon s. A. Pitzer and j. AZ.
Hurst were accidentally shot through
ti,c lee. Il rcefas that Hurst pulled his
pistol tn shoot rabbit and an acci-
dental discharge from his pistol sent
ballet through his ieC 1us, hbove we
knes the game ball ntriking Piizer
fust below the knee. pasaing through
mo calf OF his leg. Neither wound "
considered serieus. both bs.ng rc5h
u,aun.AA
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

Boston, March 17.--There Is iktis
change in the wool markets this week.
The market holds firm for Australian
woods. Texas spring medium, 1o@itc:
occurred Price. .s2; spring. Arm. ~
months. II TO 10; secured. price. u 10 %.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
!. SMITH G. co.
|ruoy DEFEATS MARSHALL.


|s,ou. March 17.-George Dixon of
M defeated Jerry Marshall OF
b1lIl in seven rounds at Music
|puIght Marshall hurt his leg in
|uyenth round and fell. unable to
k,ue any longer. The match was
u he auspices of the Prescott
En- club, and about 1000 people
4 PRESENT. Dixon stepped into the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18
rorrI.lsr COUNTY coNvnsrros.


FioroayIllc. Tex. March l7.--tspeclalJ
--The Popuiiat county convention for
Wilson county met her. today. pr.
y. II. johnson was chairman and j. r.
Williams secretary. Fifteen delegntes
were elected to the Becville congrssion.
nj convention and they were instructed
TO cast their first ballot for Luther A.
I.awhon OF T'loresville for conErenS
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

Ian March 17.--(speciai)- 1.-The
Populh . organized club here
Of thirt. T>% members. They met
saturday ~ nd chose their precinct
officers
The Populh.t candidates for the coun-
ty We're on hand and announced.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-18

Sherman. Tex. March n. (speclai)--
Hon. iohn Grant, chairman OF the
rtnte Republican executive committee.
this afternoon stated that the reBpec-
tive railroads In Texas had agreed to
give n rate Of one fare foi the round
trip to the state Republican conven-
tlon. which oonveneg at Austin ON the
eth Inst
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
Association Nn.es

Among the callers at the building yes
terday were two members of the Gene
va IN. W Association. who are wheel
ing from Geneva to Jacksonville.
The Entertainment Committee Is
making arrangements by which they
nope TO give a members entertainment
on Saturday, December 9Th, by Mr.
John p. Chum. of Washington. Mr..
Chum is fine entertainer, close
friend Of Fred. Emerson Brooks, and
VIII give one or two of Brooks produc-
tons as picture plays. including "Pick-
ett's Charge at Gettysburg" illustra ed
by stereoptican; also n fifteen minute
tour through the caverns at Luray. in
Producing some very fine views. Each
member will be entitled to two seats
until the seating capacity of the hail Is
exhausted
The Literary Society Is arranging a
series of practical talks for December
on the subject Electricity in Daily
Life" The first will be on the "N-
Ray" illustrated by stereoptican and
experiments; the second Telegraph and
Telephone" illustrated by experiments:
the third Lighting and Heating by
Electricity" illustrated by experiments.
These will be given by Mr.. Paul X
Brown, electrical engineer. December
4, II and Is. and will be given to mem.
bers and friends.
thanksgiving Day will be observed ut
the association by holding an early
morning service at Z o'clock. AT p. III.
n junior gymnasium exhibit viii be
given and at y. m. joint debate will
De held under the auspices of the Lit
erary Society in Association Hall.
Friday, 21th is The date fixed for the
next Star Course entertainment
AT the mems meeting tomorrow Prof.
Charles Edru Bishop will deliver the ad-
dress. Miss Ella Bryan Will sing and
the gymnasium chorus and orchestra
Will assist the singing
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
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