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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-29
CH0KED TO DEATH
WAS THE VERDICT OF THE con.
DNEWs JURY
In the Case OF Crawford and Lewis.
Searching the Outlaws Camp.
Gazette Endorsed

Wichita Falls, Tex, Feb. 2s.--(Spe-
olnl)-The verdict of the coroner's Jury
given In this afternoon In the cnse
where Crawford and Lewis were
hanged showed that they came to their
death by choking to death. being
hanged by the neck by an unknown
mob until they were dead.
Deputy Sheriff Sam Abbott and City
Marshal Davis loft for the Indian Ter
ritory this morning to investigate y
camp on =, u. Burnett's ranch which
was discovered II few days ago. 1t In
believed the camp belonged to Craw-
ford, Lewis and other outinwR An
other reason for the speedy invcstiga-
tlon OF said camp IL to wee II there IL
not some evidence to be obtained as 10
who the nccompliee was In the late
bank robbery. ms II In believed they
had ncoomplleeS IN the city. Highly
interesting developments nge nubla 10
trnnsplrc during the next twenty-four
hours
The people of this section to man
say amen" to your editorial of yea
trrday entitled "a Victim to Bnrbarism
Under Government Protection" They
say that Just IA long as the Indian
Territory ~ allowed to exist aa II IL.
just 80 long we viii have from time to
time n repetition OF the horrible MUIR
der committed here on Tuesday last.
Not only, they any, are the people OF
this section Interested in having that
country settled by the white man. but
all the people OF Texas are directly in-
tereated and would be benefited by
having that section changed into u
civilized country. Az II would be in
20 minutes after II was opened up FOR
settlement
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THE HOUSE, ENTHUSIASTIC.
The senate RESOLUTIONS Concerning
Cubn are Received.

Washington, Feb, eS.--Thcro was nm
enthusiastic denomination In tho
house when Secretary Fox OF the sen
ute shortly before I y. IN. appeared
and announced the passage by the up
per branch az congress OF the Cuban
resolutions. but tho matter did not
come Up In any other form during the
day,
After encountering the unexpected
opposition of Mr. Boutcllc yesterday
the house tenders concluded to post
pone taking up the resolutions until the
legislative bin was disposed OF. The
whole day In the house was spent In
the consideration OF the legislative
appropriation I'LL ana considerable
proErcsa was mnde, An agreement
was reached whereby the hill To change
the compensation OF United states at.
torneys and marshnls from the fee to
tho SALARY list is TO be offered IA an
amendment 10 this bill
An amendment offered by Mr.. Taw
ncy (RepJ OF Minnesota to provide
that the members abull have 500 per
month for clerk hire throughout tho
year instead OF during the session.
only ms IN now the case provoked the
charge that 1T was "aalRry grab
Mr. Payne tRcpD Of New York. who
was IA the chair. ruled II out ON n point
OF order. An attempt was made 10
uyetrule the chair but hc wns sus-
tnined-l02 TO 49,
The provision for senator's clcrltu
was then stricken out with the nvowed
intention Of erecting an equitable nd-
Justmcnt' with the senate later.
Mr.. Bailey Opem) u, Texas raised T.
point Of order ngalnst the nppropria~
ton OF $1,000 for the private secretary
to The president,
"Thc law" said Mr. HALEY. "nxca
the salary at $780,
rho chair sustained the point and the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-29

Cleburne, Tex, Feb. 2S.-(Special) y
Tho populist county convention met IN
Cleburne today an d was called 70
order by Chairman Lawson after lit
lie hesitancy in determining whether
to call the meeting together as eau
Gus or declare II the regular county
convention. He finally called II the
convention.
Committee on permanent orgai,Ha-
ton reported as follows; Henry hen-
fro for permanent chairman, Ed Baker
permanent secretary and Clarence Su-
irent assistant secretary. Adopted.
Judge George d. Green was calico
on and made speech, nrraignlng the
Democratic leaders. esneclaliy olarh,
dudley and Carlisle. He said that the
rank and file of all parties were honest;
mt that the leaders were thieves anu
robbers. and the pie-eaters were IN
League with the devil. He urged Pop-
uIists TO submit To the VIII OF the con
ventIon II defeated, and get their guns
ready for the battle OF ballots IN ~
vember. The speech was appiauueu
"V on motion OF Mr.. Wright. the con-
yentIon adjourned until 10 o'clock To-
M rrow and went into caucus AZ lne
nnera house. to which none but fopu-
iists were admitted.
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Graham. Tex, Feb. 2S.-(speclal)-
captain n. L. Gay, the chairman Of
the Democratic executive committee OF
this county, has called his committee
10 meet at Graham on the Goth to pre-
pare for the primaries and for general
organization.
Chairman Dudley's letter in Sundays
Gazette Is being read by the Demo-
Gratis and 1t will prove a most effect
I've document. The little contingent of
so-called sound money" Democrats
in the county are rather sore over Il,
but 1t is thought they will come into
the ranks and train with the regulars
in the primaries, though few Of their
leaders here are In favor OF separate
organization. The Clark Hardy party,
however. are not strong enough to ma
terlally effect results In this county,
even IL they see tit to bolt the party.
John II. Cunningham. the Republic
can county chairman. has called II
mass-meetlng of his party on March Z
to organize. elect delegates, etc. The
local leaders are strongly in favor Of
Mckinley and full state ticket. and
are opposed to the Idea OF fusion with
either the Popullsts or the Clarkltes
In the coming campaign.
The Populists held meeting last
Saturday and made preparations for
an active campaign in this county.
They claim TO be much stronger this
year than ever before.
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SUPPORT
For Governor CulberSon
Will Be Given.
JUDGE REAGAN DECLINES TO BE
AN OPPONENT OF PRESENT
INCUMBENT.
j. is DETERMINED.
~.
WILL =. c NO BREAKS IN THE
HASx;y:y FREE SILVER.
but VIII Use Every Effort to Keep
WILL. q e NO BREAKS IN THE
nASxsa'y FREE SILVER.

Austin. Tex, Feb. 2s.-(special. y
Judge Reagan today spoke in no I'M
certain sounds MS regards the candi-
dacy of Governor Culberson for re-
election. He states that the present
chief executive will receive his earnest
support, as he thinks he has made the
state an honest, able and patriotic
executive and Is entitled to renomi-
nation.
1T is superfluous to reassert myself
along this line" he said to the Gazette
correspondent, who taxed with n.m
today. II expressed myself some
months ago, and 1t is something 7
cant understand why am so often in
terrogated on the matter"
The chairman of the railway COM
mission feels confident that his friends
know his position and that all this
talk about him becoming candidate
or permitting his name to be used
against Mr.. Culberson is only to create
discord and dissatisfaction by the
enemies OF the present state admins
tration and the rampant opponents of
free silver.
From his expressions today 1t is plain
Judge Reagan could not be induced to
accept the Democratic nomination for
governor at the ensuing nominating
convention as long as the present gov
ernor ~ an aspirant for denomination.
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rAvom ussEAr,,c nonnrNs.
Dcrision ucHchcd by Party Votes.
Considering Election Methods,

Washington. Feb. ?S.-Thc house
elections committee No. l decided today
to report In favor OF unseatlng Mr..
Robbins DcmD OF the Fourth district
Of Alabama. and giving hls seat to
w. II. Aldrich, the contestant, who
was supported by Republicans and
Populsts. The decision was reached by
n party vote. the Republicans claim
ing that ballot box stufllng was prac-
tlted.
A meeting OF the senate committee
on privileges and elections was called
today to hear the report OF the sub
committee appointed to consider the
resolution Of Senator Allen directing
mn Investigation Of election methods In
Alabama. but owing TO the absence OF
some OF the members tho matter was
postponed until next Monday. The
majority OF the subcommittee, consist
NJ Of the two Republican members,
nRrce IN q report recommending that an
investigation be made.
~ meeting today subcommittee
consisting Of Senators Mitchell Of
Oregon, Durrowa and Turpie was np-
pointed 90 consider Senator MIichell's
resolution for the election Of senators
by the direct vote OF tho people with
Instruction. 10 report Mt next Fridays
meeting Of the committee.
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ish government for the recognition OF
the independence of Cuba
The senate galleries were well filled
Mt the opening OF the session In antic-
ipation OF the elimination OF the CUBAN
debate and the final vote. set for
O'clock. shortly after the session OPP
ened Representative HIT. chairman OF
the house committee on foreign rela-
lions. Ind a whispered conference at
Mr.. shermnn's desk. Tho Ohio SEN
ator announced that the Cuban ques-
tion would be taken up without walt
Ing for the usual expiration OF tho
morning hour at o'clock.
Mr. Alien CPop., Neb) asked TO with
drnw the resolutions for the appoint
ment of Mr. Lloyd ms senate Official
This brought on another discussion as
10 adding a Populist official TO the
rolls.
luton. -
Mr.. Sherman then moved that the
cuban resolution be taken up and this
preyailed without objection.
The floor was yielded for the adop-
tIon of the conference on the PEN
sion appropriation bill. also for the
passage OF the bill relating 10 an
chorage and movement Of vessels In
st. Mary's river.
dressed the senate on the Cuban reso-
lutlons.
At 1:i5 Mr.. Sherman began his speech
closing the debate. He spoke OF the
keen constituencies OF the Spanish peo-
pie and their tendency TO quickly re-
sent any act they regarded AZ injurious
to them.
"But." said Mr.. Sherman, I'VE feel
that the time has come when the
United States must intervene TO put
IN end to crime almost beyond dcscrip-
The senator said he would not re-
enter on the legal argument so fully
covered by Mr.. Morgan. but he re-
ferrsd to several pamphlets present
ed by Mr., Estrada Palma. the agent
and Representative OF the Cubans In
this country,
the stamp or authenticity. He said II
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justice OF this course. confident In the
Justice Of the Almighty Ruler OF tuu
universe, l feel that we should aid I'm
securing for Cuba the same liberty we
now enjoy
Mr. Sherman was again warmly APP
plauded as he closed, and MI. GallinRcr
took the floor He graphically pictured
the wrongs which Spain Inflicted on the
Cubans. quoting New York Newspaper
articles and declared thut Weyler was
beginning to live up to his fame. In
conclusion he said; God speed the
day when Cuba shall be free"
Mr.. Frye RepD Of Maine said; 81
am sick and tired TO see day after
day this splendid republic of ours do,
Ing police duty for tho most wicked
nation on the face of the earth"
He would vote for anything thni
would aid the cause OF the patriots who
were 20 successfully struggling 90
wrest liberty from the grasp OF a re-
lentlcss despotism.
Senator Chffery CDem) OF Louisiana
took an opposing view OF the question
He declared that Spani must be treated
as belonging TO the family OF civilized
nations and said all rules OF inter
national law should prevail In the deal.
ings OF this nation with the rebellion.
Mr.. Cnffery opposed the resolutions
because congress had no power and
the fasis ala not warrant action II we
had the power,
Mr.. Alien 0,op) OF Nebraska mado
an argument as 10 the legal right Of
congress- TO recognize Independence
The senator spoke at great length, re.
ferring 10 spain AZ an 'outlawod ma
ton" and TO Weyler as a "bloody
butcher"
Al this point numerous amendments.
some verbal. were offered; one by Mr.
Call proposed proclamation by the
president recognizing the Independence
OF Cuba.
Mr. Pasco Dem.. Fla.) called atten-
tion to the important fact that the i'm
pending committee resolution was 'the
concurrent" which. according 70 usage
did not need the presidents signature.
He urged that II be a .ioint resolu-
tion." thus enllstln- the president In
this action.
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The reason against adopting Joint
resolutions said MIR. sherman, Is that
the president would be compelled to
act IN ten days, while ID "concurrent
resolution VIII express the wish OF con-
grcss and allow the president to uct
when circumstances warrant.
Mr.. Poseo said this was the very
reason he believed the resolution should
so to the president IN order to secure
speedy and decisive action.
After several amendments had been
presented and on motion laid on the
table. the vote came ON the original
resolution Of the foreign relations COM
mittee. The roll call proceeded amid
breathlcss interest although 1t was
certain that the resolution was over
whelmingly carried. The vicc-presl-
dent announced the adoption of the
revolutionary Cd; nays, q.
For nm Instant there was lull. aud
then when the galleries realized that
the resolutions were adopted by an
overwhelming vote there was burst
OF applause. which the presiding OH
cor checked by Vigorous rapping OF
thu raVCl.
Those voting IN the negative arc as
follows; Ecpublic0ns-Hale. Morrill,.
Wctmoro; Democratic. cNrery. Chiffon,
George.
While the demonstration was pro-
coedlng Mr.. Berry Of Arlsnnaas moved
to take M q minor bill and the crowds,
realizing the cuban question was over,
no far as the senate was concerned.
broke into u noisy scramble for the
exits nnd the galleries were speedily
cmpticd,
Mir Mitchell Rep,, oregon, chairman
OF the committee on privileges ana
elections, gave notice that on Wodnes.
day next he would call up the Dupont
contested election ease, involving the
seat from Delaware,
At 3 o'clock the senate adjourned
until Monday.
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Publishers Announcement.

the publication of Dallas
edition. Dallas o'clock IN, by
the Gazette's special this
N. railway
delivered
befor" reportoral VIII be estahen
that chronicles win be made all Its
travelling public, will be attached
the will be received
Dallas. This VIII be daily Monday.
this demands for the
make acknowledgment of Its
the public their support and
sympathy has been given II this has
be pleaded that the
called than that of
metropolitan population else
whe In
newspapers OF he
of the magnitude and
responsibility public election stands THE
animated by the sentiments and sha
Texas. counting dihono to
eproache dividing their trumphs
purposes their strength their
weaknesses Its weaknesses
For the other the
gestions made II the
AnHeANHnnnnn
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overcame the misnpprehension that the
cuhans We're scattered, unorsanlsod
bands
The senator read from the orders
OF General Maxine Gomez. showing
the humane treatment ordered for pris-
oners, II is In striking contrast with
the murdcrous course OF General Wey-
Ter, the Spanish commander.
While Mr.. sherman was speaking OF
the character or the Cuhaus Mr.. Nor
gan uslScd to read letter Just rccciN-
ed from an official OF the national cap
ital bank OF this city, who with the
president OF the bank had travelled
through Cuba The letter described
the Cubans Ms mn honorable. chivpi-
rous. high-mlnded people, bravo TO an
extreme. ready 10 risk their lives for
patriotism.
Mr.. Sherman went on TO chow the
bad faith of Spain In putting down
the former rebellion when reforms
were promised and never executed.
The rule OF Spain had always been
one Of iron. Of oppression aud Of
atrocities.
The Senator paid a glowing tribute 10
Gen. Gomez. commander Of the Cuhans,
who had been pictured rs brlgand,
Turning to the material interests be-
tween the United States and Cuba no
showed that the trade from the island
md the trade from the United States
TO Cuba Sl9,0O0O00,
"lmt mark It." said Mr.. Sherman.
81 do not favor the annexation or Cuba
to the United states, In my Judgment
the leland should become part OF
Mexico. being OF the same people, and
l would be glad TO see that end ae-
oomplishcd,"
He referred to the recall OF Gen.
CampOs a humane soldier, and his
succession by Gen. Weyler, who had
been well christone1 THE Butcher"
The events OF tho last thirty days In
connection with HIS appointment had
changed the senator's whole feeling, he
said This man Wevler II one OF the
worst men that coull be sent 10 pucity
n people. His warfare IN massacre lie
openly avowa II, lie IL brute, pure
aud simple. llla hands are stained
with blood OF defcnselcss men and
women,
The senator went on to give extracts
from recent interviews with Weylor Ia
which he smoke OF discriminating the
Cubana" This showed him 10 mo, said
Mr. sherman. n demon rather than u
gentleman,
The senator said III this continues
no earthly power can prevent the peo-
ple OF the United States from going to
that island, sweeping II from end 10
e. iv'"" in' hose hat bnrlnnS'
AZ this fcryld sentence the galleries
broke into long ard loud applause
while the vice-presl1cnt loudly gave
warning that under the rules II the
demonstration was repeated the gal-
leries would be cleared.
81 share In the responsibility Of the
course we must take" said MIR. Shcr-
man, in closing, 'and confident In the
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HE RESISTED ARREST
AND WAS SHOT DEAD Dy THE DEP
uTY CONSTABLE.
He Drew n Knife and u Pistol When
He Was Commanded to
Surrender.

Dallas. Tex. Feb. 2S.-(speclal.)-
Shortly after ~ o'clock today Con-
stable Sanderson shot and instantly
killed Willis Burton, negro section
hand on the Texas and Pacific railway
who was resisting arrest. Burton ar
rived in town today, having lost his
lob on the railroad. and his actions ex-
cited the suspicious OF the peace OIL
,ha necro look for the river, closely
pursued by sanderson and two others.
He was overtaken at the bridge on the
santa Fe railway. just south OF the
city. and being called upon 10 sur
render, responded by cursing the ON
GERS and simultaneously drawing both
a knife and pistol. Before be was
able 10 use either weapon. sanderson;
who was in the lead, drew his pistol
,sct IN Inc right side OF Burton's meek,
severing the jugular vein and causing
instant death.
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RrpuBLrchNs Al uEMPsTEAp'
IN. select national DeleRnte"-coi"
shoulder Tor Reed.

Hampstead, TEX, Feb, 2 s. ,spn To-.
,,9ht 10 attend the Republican CONVEX.
tlen of the First confessional district pNn
which meets here tomorrow n,,o AZ n ron.
10 ytv Mt St Louis, Fully 100 more
n ore looked for on the early trains ns,, 10
Nc ,norrow and lively times are ant,e,-
nntcd Quincy is on tho GROUND anu ", "a
Working hard for Allison, NM MS ,nn,e1g
W Kaufman and Dunn OF Montsor ll,.,
are are G Gaines OF Houston and Tompk;lns
~ tbis city are active for Mchlll, y y,
W y, seems plentiful and caueuses are
i'a,,,g heId at different places tohlkn,'
,r,a most notable caucus IL the one ~
~ ne II "A +. hall with Quincy as hirh
me mis- is the largest In at
ipa i1Ss and though but little infor,
,,atIon can be obtained i " al,nus.
,sr that Allison. and Mch,n,eSy
cerces have combined and that hesu
viii get ne cold sh ,oalnt o SSa iGc T Reed
, ,nrc mi', Nil have to take their medicine
or bolt
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DupLEy,s nED nor ADDRESS.
Fnnnin County VIII Go 10 to with
some to snare.

kavenna. Tex. Feb. S.-tSpeclal.)--
Jim Dudley's address to the Democ-
racy of Texas IS red-hot one. Every
word is in the right place and every
appellation deserving. The Demo
Gratis here indorse every word OF it.
The Clark gang had better hide out
when Dudley IL around, George Clark
seems to have been the most knowing
and honest one of the Galveston out
fit of goldbugs George was In favor
Of boiling then and there, and not walt
ing I'LL the state convention TO 40
their boiling. Mr.. Clark has been
there before and knows good oppor-
tnnlty when he sees IT, Old Fannin In
The June primaries will 20 10 to ! and
a thousand or so over. This is one OF
The boldest political proclamations ever
written; It smacks Of Old Hickory
Jackson. But desperate cases REQUIRE
desperate remedies. Bully for Dudley!
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ADOPTED
Resolutions in Favor Of
Cuba.
SENATE ny RESOLUTION DECLARES
THE INSURGENTS TO NE
BELLIGEnESTs
BY A LARGE VOTE.
ONLY SIX VOTES ARE CAST
AGAINST THE MEASURE.
Great Enthusiasm LIS Exhibited On
the Floor of the senate and In
the Galleries.
BY A LARGE VOTE.
ONLY SIX VOTES ARE CAST
AGAINST THE MEASURE.

Washington. Feb. 2S,--By the over
whelming vote OF Ga to c. the senate
today adopted concurrent resolution
favorable 10 Cuban belligerency and in
dependence. The resolutions adopted
are as follows:
Resolved. by the senate dhe house
concurrlng) that in the opinion of con-
gress a condition of public war exists
between the government OF Spain and
the government proclaimed and for
some time maintained by force Of arms
by the people Of Cuba, and that the
United States OF America should main
tain strict neutrality between the
contendlnE powers. according to each
all the rights of bellgerents In the
ports and territory OF the United
States.
Resolved, that the friendly Offices
of the United States should be Of
fered by the president to the Span
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DEPLOnE HIS DEATH.
Resolutions Adopted at laird Re-
gnrdInE ErnnIs DOrscy's Mnrder.

Baird, TEX. Feb 2s.--(Specini.)--
Many Of the citizens OF Baird nseem-
bled yesterday IN the grocery store OF
Julius Norton and passed resolutions
Of sympathy, upon learning OF the
death OF Frank Dorsey. For some time
Mr., Dorsey was citizen OF this place,
and commanded the universal re-
spcGt of .his people. The following In
In substance the expression OF 'he
citizensi "Whorena, The death of Nr.
Frank Dorsey " most earnestly de-
nlorod. and. whereas. We. the citizens
Of Baird. are In deep sympathy with
Mrs. Dorsey In this rad hour OF her
bereavement; be It resolved. That we
extend TO her. through the columns OF
the Fort Worth Gazette. our profound
sympathy and pray that our Fathers
hand may protect her and hcr chillran
from all harm, keep them through life
nnd hiring thein to meet him again In
that bright cline"
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NON MICS.
IIHISOWN THROAT.
lfD OF LIVING HE TRIES 10
END HIS OWN LIFE.
tiue Can lie Assigned for The
hlrymnn's Rash Attempt
At Suicide.

|rhl Tex, Feb. 9s.-(Speclal)-
llndell attempted to take his
: txe yesterday about 3 o'clock.
No ugly cash In his throat
ahought he had succeeded in
qEelf until II was discovered
sM missed the jugular vein.
Hhpes are entertained that he
nNtr At last accounts he was
stand resting easy. Goodell Is
klsan and works in the employ
tsincher Bros. There has been
wtlons expressed as to the
rn dis desire to commit suicide.
,s,alas has been discovered which
I. alse a sane man to he driven
~ uesperatlon, and the most
". w. heory seems TO he that he
4.
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Graham Tex. Feb. 2S.-(Speclal.)-
Young county is now in the throes OF
the most exciting local option cam
paign we have ever had. The election
has been ordered for March Z. and the
orators OF each side are busy. Captain
]. S. Daugherty OF Jacksboro and Mr..
j. n. Grishnm, late of Mckinney. are
making n Joint canvass Of the county,
the former for and the latter against
the measure. Both sides seem conf
dent OF victory. and II Is thought by
all that the election will be very close.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-29

London. Feb. eS The british case on
tho boundary dispute between Great
Britain and Venezuela Ii now ready.
Advance copies have been sent TO
United States Ambassador Biyari
aI.d they were mailed TO Washington
to-day, Tho secretary OF the Marquis
+ Salisbury had nm Interview with
Mr.. Bdyard on this subject yesterday.