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, 1884-02-22
TnE ELgCronAL coLLreE.

In face Of the presidential election,
1t may be well to make reference to the
fact that under the last congressional
superintendent, the several states Of
the American union are entitled to
<0l votes in the electoral college; and
of these, 20l will constitute u majority.
In the last presidential campaign,
nineteen states gave to General Han
cock their votes. which aggregated los.
Under the new apportionment these
states have an addition OF seventeen
votes making their total electoral
vote 172. Add to this the thirty-six
votes OF New York state, and IL would
make a democratic total OF POS votes,
being a majority of seven. The i'm
portance of the Empire state is recog-
nized by both parties, and each will
make a strenuous effort within its bor-
ders. Pennsylvania Is next on the list,
and though, as a rule, it has long been
strongly republican, II may go the
other way. 3 However, not counting
upon the Old Keystone state, its
neighbor on the west, the Buckeye
state, casts the third highest vote in
the college. Indications are growing
stronger right straight along that II
will hardly be given the republicans a,
much acrimony and diversion Of senti
ment exist among them, and In = way
, 1884-02-22
Az rpucArIoNAL IMrKTus

A new and important impetus Is to
to be given education in our city In the
prospective form Of u corporation
created for the purpose Of establishing
a select or normal school for the higher
Instruction of the youth 10 u midst.
Outside the pertinent fact that the
creation is a suggestive commentary
upon our existing school system, 1t is
decidedly gratifying to note that at this
early day In our eventful history, the
foundation is being securely laid for
the substantial support OF a noble in
stitution Of learning which promises
in time to become the alma mater Of
wyoming's future generations. The
cordhl endorsement it receives, at it
very outset, is an ample guarantee that
within a short time the youth residing
in the districts OF our territory having
no graded schools, and the pupils who
have advanced beyond the course
taught in the present public schools,
will find at Cheyenne, In this
RIhuu lu3LllullOu hhC AheiiihAto "
educational advancement really fully
equal to those which are now sought
abroad In many of the well known
academies, colleges aud universities
which were originally started under
much humber auspices than the n
about to be proudly reared In the
progressive city of Cheyenne. The
encouragement already received by the
gentlemen who are so earnestly and 80
sincerely pushing steadily and speedily
forward this great and laudable scheme
speaks in eloquent volumes for the
liberality and the intelligent spirit
evinced by our enterprising people.
The substantial endorsement given the
timely and important scholastic move
ment is in Itself an ample guarantee
that the same is an assured success.
There can be no doubt that with the
encouragement already secured, coupled
with that anticipated, substantial and
ornamental buildings will be shortly
erected here, and within their spacious
halls q select corps of competent
teachers constantly engaged in impart-
ing higher instruction of a most useful
character TO the sons and daughters Of
the citizens of Wyoming; and this
irrespective of sect proclivities. Let
the good work be crowned with all the
greatness, granduer and glory which it
a command by reason OF its urgent
Importance.
, 1884-02-22

Newman independently
"Say, mister, amt you the orator man
what made a speech 70 US yesterdayf' asked
a country pumpkin Of a Newman pohti-
clan a few days ago.
az have that honor" wns the reply.
"D'ye ye remember what you saidF"
"WeIl no-yes, / remember the substance
Of my remarks. But why do you ask r.
"why, you said that you mad the welkin
ring, and I've tried all over town TO get one
big enough for Mariar's finger, and there
ain't any big enough. and I thought as how
| would come to your shop and get We to
make hsr one OF then thar welkin rings
She's u sumner. aud it'll take hts Of welidn
70 make one big enough for her.~
, 1884-02-22
County clerk aud clerk Of said boar,
None Blu. First-class Goods.

In watches, jewelry and silverware
n should have the best or none.
Messrs. Shurley & Co., Chicago, are
marking a specially OF ane goods, and
If you need anything in watche'. in
dust and waterproof cases, solid silver
or triple plated ware. solid gold or
rolled gold jewelry, send to Shurley &
Co., they will send a single article at
the dozen price. They are vouched
for aud endorsed by the United States
Express Co, American Express Co.,
Southern Express Co.. f. w. Palmer,
postmaster of Chicago. Gen'l A.CC.
Smith, Ex-State Treasurer. and many
others. Goods sent on approval with
privilege Of examination. enabling you
TO do your purchasing at home. Remem-
Der, Shurley Il Co., ~ State Street,
Chicago Ills. Send for their new and
beautifully illustrated catalogue.
, 1884-02-22

IT is really astonishing that the
wire-workers Of the national admins
tratiou party fail to Interest themselves
In outrages pom negroes in the south
until a short time prior to al impor-
tant political campaign. Then they hur-
riedly manufacture electionsering pow
der put of exceedingly cheap and nasty
material. They are welcome to all
such foul ammunition.
, 1884-02-22

NV nshington Hatchet1
Scene-Mr. Roscoc Conkling's ofice.
Enter book agent
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES n I r 1 b d
Observation-Disclosures ~Itwillbesoldonly
bysubscr iption. Observation-Disclosures
thousand Observation-Disclosures andastheedi-
Observation-Disclosures C opies
Observation-Disclosures. Their Q g~ularpriceis
tendollars ,butaSwchavepsculiarf aciliticsf o r
publishingthe work ives elltats vendollarsand
ahalf.n
Mr.. Conkling-whAt Is the name of the
work."
Book Agent = MISREPRESENTATION
theH onorableJ amesG Blainei Tnkeacopyf
Mr.. Conkling-Blaine, Blaine, um-aw-
lot me se,. Oh, yes. he wrote a eook book
once, didn't he'll No, l believe I do NOT want
10 subscribe
Exit book agent.
, 1884-02-22
AImo.t Incredible.

Mrs Bill Plumbottle is one Of the wealth
lest ladies in Austin, but she hasn't got a
particle OF sense. One day last week she
drove up TO the store door Of a prominent
grocer. He came out, bowling, and asked
what he could do for her.
Have you any more ham like that ono l
got last week, ~ she asked.
"Yes, Mrs. ~Plumbottle, we have six more
just like them"
'It they are not the same kind I don'i
want EN-"
"why, madam, I assure you they are al
from the same animal
swell, II the whole six are from the same
hog, you may send them to my homa,n re-
piled Mira P~lumbottle.
, 1884-02-22

The copartnership heretofore existing
between John B. Thomas and Edward
A. Page, under the style and firm name
Of Thomas & Page, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, Edward A. Page
retiring from said nrm.
John b. Thomas assumes all liabili.
ties OF said firm. and is alone author.
lied to sign the arm name in the settle
ment Of all accounts.
JoUN b. THoMAs,
EDWARD A. PAGn.
February 13, 1884.
, 1884-02-22

The recurrence of Wasbington's
birthday is an event which awakens
the patriotic impulses Of every true
American who looks r%everentially back
upon the early history OF our republic
and the grand achievements Of our
patriotic forefathers who made glo-
rious sacrifices for the welfare of
their pOsterlty.
, 1884-02-22

ITexns SITtIngNJ
What has become Of the once Wanted pos
tai card with q lapi Hast gone to join the
ghost OF Keely's motorf 1t seems but a few
brief months ago that we wers promised q
new Gap style Of a Mother Hubbard postal
GARD which could be hermetically sealed
from the prying eyes of the young lady clerk
In the postof1ce.
, 1884-02-22

THE meeting OF the democratic nat
lonal committee at Washington, to day,
to fix upon matters pertaining to the
holding of the presidential convention
is an event fraught with much interest
to the majority OF voters throughout
the length and breadth Of our republic.
, 1884-02-22

THE political cyclone OF November
next will uproot vast forests of radical
~rascality and render clear the national
atmosphere for a long series of years to
come.
, 1884-02-22
CHETENNE, wyo., Feb. 81, 1884

LARAMIE COUNTY, WYo.,
C~HETENNE, Wyo., Feb. 81, 1884.
Sealed proposals will be received at
the county clerks office, In Cheyenne,
until March A, 1884, at 10 O'Clock
a. M. OF said day, for furnishing medi-
clnes, medical and surgical supplies for
use at the county hospital.
An estimate OF the quantity and
character of the supplies required, may
be seen at the county clerks office.
The commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
By order Of the board Of county COM
mlssioners.
JOHN K. JEFFREY,
County clerk and clerk OF said hoard.
, 1884-02-22

Washington Hatchet1
Who says the colored race isn't thriftyi
The following was overheard on the street
the other day.
go, Liza yous done gone back on joel"
YES, ! is, and honey he done sont TO- hes
presents hack again"
"What did he glib yonr'
"He CUB me a ring, a bracelet an a lock
Of his hair"
Law, chile, glib nm back his hair, glib UNI
back his hA'r."
, 1884-02-22

that 1t cannot we'll be hRrmonized for
effective work in the presidential cam
paign. In short, the democratic out
look is encouragingly grand.
, 1884-02-22

The most popular place in town.
The best of wines and cigars always in
stock. Free lunch served tonight.
Gentlemanly attendants and a pleasant
place to pass a leisure hour.
, 1884-02-22
rTezas siftinr.I

"Now let me place your arms properly,
SIR. No one but an artist can nave any Idea
how important the arms are. 1t Is high art
1 assure you to got them into ar easy and
graceful pose
, 1884-02-22

For fne watch repair,ng,
DAVID MILLER, 18th street.
, 1884-02-22

For the best dental work and lowest
prices visit DR.. Warmers dental parlors
, 1884-02-22
Tho Same Game.

boston Post.1
How It stnrtles you In the theatre, when
you are stufing programmes into the over
shoes which the man just in front OF you has
put under his seat, so he'll have his satanic
nejesty's own time in getting them on, to
,hink that the man behind you MAJ b play
ng tho same game on you.
, 1884-02-22
The Book Agent.

IPuck.J
No, Adsla, book agents have not what IL
known as second wind Prize fighters have,
but book agents havs not They do not
need IT. They never lost their hrst wind.
, 1884-02-22

"And as for legs, Lord bless you, sir, my
speciality is legs It amt every one who can
bring out the full beauty and expression OF
legs. But l have made 4 regular study OF
them. Soc"
, 1884-02-22
The Dude and the Roses.

Tho Dude md The Roses.
GPuck1
Now blow all the lush crimson rossz
In every fower-man's shop
As red as political noses
You see at reception or hop;
And the dude buys several punches
To gladden. fair Gwendolen's eye,
And then for a fortnight he lunches
On pie.
, 1884-02-22

Bismarck Tribune; In playing a game OF
s.vsn-up with a young lady from St Paul, q
wicked Bismarcker told her that every tins
she held the jack Of trumps 1t wal a sure
sign her lover was thinking OF her. Then
the impenitent hend watched her face at
zach deal, and every rhine she blushed and
looked pleased led out and caught her jack.
, 1884-02-22
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK.

for Medical supplies for
COunIY HospItnl.
, 1884-02-22

Nov, sir, look at this spot and put on a
pleasant expression. Not exactly a smile,
sir, but kinder peaceful and happy liks-"
, 1884-02-22

Little Joker" isl the best smoking
tobacco.
, 1884-02-22

courtesy of Hyo. Arch1v
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16
E1.GOy. seYmour on the Tarifr.


Ex-Gov. Horatio Seymour has writ
ten public letter which shows that
the old statesmsn's mental energies
are unimpaired at the ripe age of sew
enty-four Dealing with the political
issues of the day, he sees clearly and
warns against the danger Of further
continuance of the Republican policy
of protection for projections sake. A
portion of his letter ia so admirably
put that short quotation from il will
disclose the tenor of the whole. 1.-THE
speakers and press OF the Republican
party" he says, care causing danger
to our agricultural and other interests
by declaring that II is the duty OF
every good government TO impose such
taxes on imports as will exclude the
products Of other lands. Now, there
Is but one OF our pursuits that needs
such protection. Our farmers, our me-
chanics with few exoeptions), our
commerce, our carrying interests ask
for no taxes 10 help them
All parties have agreed that
large share of our revenues should
be raised by taxes upon imports. The
late national Republican convention
artfully put forth the same doctrine
but their press and speakers claim that
that the term protection means that
taxes may be imposed for the sole pur-
pose of aiding certain pursuits, aud
they do this in terms which practical.
ly make war upon our agricultural and
other interests. They say Il is duty
of our government TO fence out the inn
poEtations OF foreign products which
conflict with our own. If this Is true
then the governments of Europe are
repoached because they do not impose
duties upon our agricultural products.
A light duty upon our grain, provis-
ions, aud dairy products would be
destructive to the prosperity Of all
parts Of our Union and ali indus
trial pursults. II duties are put
upon our producls in~ European mar
kets, the disasters will be charged
upon those who claim to be the peou-
liar friends Of the manufacturers, and
it would be easy for Europe to retail
ate.n
The farmers ofthe Northwest, who
are voting for Blaine and protective
tariff, are inviting the fate that Gov.
Seymour predicts for them. Already
France and other European countries
-, z. a. "a. 4..,..,,....t..
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16

zsrrE has shown, that the majority
for the Democrats In Ohio in 1888 was
occasioned by Republicans falling TO
vote, and was unnatural. This year,
as In all presidential years, the party
brought out it's every vote, which rs
was generally expected and has al
ways been the case, gave its candidates
majority over the Democratic. In
West Virginia the Democratic major
ity in 1889, on q small vote, was but
82ll; so the Republican Associated
Press agents compare the vote with
1850, and report q Democratic loss.
Some day the country will have a re-
liable, truthful, non-partisan news as
ISOLATION.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16
Expectations as to Ohio.

Mr.. Blaine, John sherman, Gen.
Logan and Others say that they expect
20 carry Ohio by 5000 or 10000 major.
ity. That is a modest estimate. Four
years ago the Republicans carried Ohio
~ October by 1900 majority. Gen.
Garfield was elected president by the
vote OF New York and indiana, in the
first OF which he made a plurality OF
2, 900, and in the last OF 5000. The
same percentage OF Republican loss or
OF Democratic gain, which would re-
duee tho Republican majority In Ohio
70 5000 this year, would, Ii general.
give oil the doubtful states to CIeysl
land.
Although Ohio now has a Demo.
cratic state government II Is 10 be CON
sidered IN presidential politics a Re
publican state. Mr., Blaine cannot ia
elected without its vote, but MI
Cleveland may be very easily. A Re.
publican majority Of 10000 In Ohio
next week would be reasohabIy con-
,.lllslye ~ 70 the result IA Noyenaber
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16

It would dishearten the Democrats
and flll their opponents with courage
and enthusiasm. The campaign from
that point onward would be not
exactly n walk over for
Blaine, but it would be in
every way advantageous TO him with
most of the chances in his favor. on
the other hand, a Democratic victory
or even % ANAL Republican majority In
Ohio would inevitably give the Blaine
canvass set back from which there
could be no recovery.
II ls surprising, therefore, that the
Republican leaders should openly adj
init That they expect only small ma
iority in the state which has been
their Gibraltar in presidential years.
II they do not hold their own there IL
Is difficult 20 see where they EXPECT 10
get the votes to elect their ticket.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16
ELLIoTT's.

An Entertainment for the Cow. BOYS.
Special TO the Gazette.
ELLIorTs, TEX, Oct. I5.-The en-.
terprising citizens oc Mobeetie have
gotten up fine entertainment for the
cowboys and people generally of the
county, which opened to-day with a
grand rcping match. Quite a number
of cowboys entered for the prize.
Jim Haynie secured the first prize of
500, he having roped and tied down
his steer in one minute and forty-fve
seconds
Paul Reed received the second prize,
his time being two minutes and seven
teen seconds.
A purse was made up for Albert
Phillips, colored, ~ try his skill. He
roped, secured and tied down his steer
in one minute and thirteen seconds.
which is said to be The best time on
record.
The tournament exercises will omen
tomorrow. The grand prize is $3.50
The town Ia full OF people and every
thing IL lively. a grand ball viii be
given tomorrow night.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16
RIIoAIE.
Cotton and Grain Coming In-The Pub
lie School.

Cotton and Grain Coming In-Dhe Pub
lie School.
Correspondence OF tho Gazette.
RHoME, Tex, Oct. l5.-The cotton
crop is about gathered but not ginned
as yet. Very little cotton has been
shipped 10y rail, not exceeding 300 bales.
The'roads are good, owing TO the dry
weather, and farmers of course take
advantage of this 10 visit your grow
ing city to see its progress. Mr.. T. ].
Chenoweth informs me that he is shin
ing. about two thousand bushels of
grain a week, mostly corn and oats, as
but little wheat has been thrown on
the market.
The Cumberland Presbyterian synod
has been going on at Aurora for the
past few days.
Our public school under the SUPER
vision of Miss Jennie Morrow is pro-
greBeing finely. IL opened week
ago last Monday with thirty-two
scholars and has increased this week
TO forty. Over sixty scholars are en-
rolled for the scholastic year. Miss
Morrow has shown herselfa good dis
ciplinarian and Is giving entire salts
faction.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16
The Texas Refrigerator Works.

ut ltAtd btlIIgbIdkOl W OEhS'
At last reliable arrangements have
been completed whereby the extensive
Strengthening establishment erected by
the Texas Continental Meat company,
will be run and operated to the profit.
we hope, OF the enterprising lessees
aud TO The credit Of our city and sec
ton. Every citizen Of Fort Worth
certainly should rejoice in this good
news and lend a helping hand and
voice TO the future success of what is
bound to prove of lasting benefit to
our city, and 1t is 20 be hoped that
those who are willing to risk their
time and money in reviying this busi-
meas will receive at least the good
wishes of our people. IL is not in
tended or expected that a splurge viii
be made Va the direction of extensive
operations, but it Is hoped that from
small beginnings great results will
flow in the future. The parties
who have inaugurated the work are
reliable and energetic citizens of this
and Eastern cities, and their dealings
will be formed on sound eco
nomical basis. To our cattlemen we
have to say that this enterprise COM
mends itself to their heartiest co-opera-
tion in fact, the future success de-
ponds largely on the kindly way in
which the cattlemen OF North Texas
foster this institution. 1t opens up
for them ready and constant market
on the border OF the range, and while
1t in no way offers opposition to the
present method OF shipping cattle, its
benefits to the producer can hardly be
estimated.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16

some of our provisions, and the market
for our agricultural productions is mar
rowing and the prices going down as
demand grows less. The erroneous
idea that Europe is depending on this
country for food is a mistake. India
and Russia have already entered the
wheat markets of Europe, in compe.
tltlon with the farmers of the West,
and no protection against the serf la
Dor Of Russia or the ryot labor of In
dia can be given by tariff. While
carrying this load of cheap COMPETE
ton our farmers are still further bur
dened by taxes to support q class OF
manufacturers. The long promised
"home market for grain has never
been realized. Every year our in
creasing agricultural productions have
had TO 80 abroad for a market. In
face Of the promise of home market
we are obliged TO sell more and more
in Europe every year. If the Euro
pear governments should close their
doors on our grain exports it would
mean ruin to our agricultural popula-
ton; and this is what the Republican
prohibitory tariff tax is leading to.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16
See TO tbe Tioket.

The following letter from Chairman
Barry will explain itself The ticket
as now printed in The GAZETTE is the
correct form. There should be tickets
provided for all the polling places and
those entrusted with this duty should
be sure to have the tickets printed cor
rectly.
CoRsicANA, oct. 10, 1854.
To tho Editor OF the GaEctie.
Please ana q copy of form Of Democratic
ticket already sent you AS aclruulnr. IL ia to
correct the form sent out on the eth inst. In
which two errors occurred, viz In electors
Tor the Fourth and seventh districts. The
former was typographical and my own, sub
htitutlnE n. &. Harrison for II. O. HinsoD,
and the Inter clerical In the Houston con-
ventlon making Il. Webb FOR ]. d. Wells.
send this form toall the Democratic press,
the members OF the state committee and To-
cal chnirmen aud citizens ut different points
in the state, requesting alton tlon TO the cor.
rect ana prompt printing ana distribution
OF the tickets. Very truly yours,
BRYAN Il. ia RRY,
Chairman State Committee.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16

ACCORDING to the Bonlbam Review,
''of all The papers in Texas the Dallas
Herald has pursued Blaine with a Wig
orous and powerful warfare. It's edit
orials are scorching, whitening and
unrelenting" Some days since The
GAZETTE alluded TO the gigantic effort
of the News in Galveston to down
Blaine In that county. There can be
no doubt that II Cleveland carries Dali
las and Galveston 1t will be largely due
to the unrelenting and noble warfare
Of the Herald and the News.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16

TUE following from the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat is quite compliments
ny to the Pan-l1lectric telephone sys-
tenn: THE post-oilice department
yesterday informed Postmaster Wells
that the contract for furnishing tele-
phones in the post-oilice had been let
to the Missouri Pan Telephone COM
pany. They will put in central sta
ton in Superintendent Harlow's
office, aud telephones connecting all
the offices Of the postal service in the
building. There Will probably be n
dozen instruments. The local office
secured bids from the Bell company
and firm of electricians, and submit
ted them 10 the head OF department
without COMMENT
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-16
TntUsDAY MORNING, oOroDER 10.
THE WORLDS EXPOSITION.
10000 Copies Of The Gazette to be
DlStrlbaled nc New Orleans.

10000 Copies OF inc daZette 10 DC
Distributed at New Orleans.
with a view of having Fort Worth
fully and faithfully represented In the
Worlds exposition to be held in New
Orleans next winter, we have secured
the services Of special reporter, who
will prepare detailed description Of
our city and fully represent our busl-
ness men and business institutions,
our industries, and in fact everything
necessary TO place Fort Worth before
the world In its true light, and the
matter 80 furnished will be printed in
an eq5rd edfti~a of THE GAZETTE Of
not less than mn thousand copies,
which viii be taken to tho Texas de-
partment Of the exposition and then
given to thousands who will throng
that quarter during the exposition.
Those who wish 20 appear In this extra
edition should hand in their names TO
The GAZETTE office and their wants
will be attended to.
LoVIEG, MALONE & FORD.