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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

IL John Logan should get to he
president, he might take notion 10 Wrle
one of his own messages, and then "h"'
would people say?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

TupgN stock is booming in Georgia
and lluctuating in New York.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

EXTRACT from new play, "Politics
In Texa,." Fence-cutter- ID N inc ienecs'
leglslature-D. III the fence-cutter; land board
-D-n the cattleman.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

Tom OcHILTREE will run on an
anti-Bismarck plGtform in the next cam
paign, and IL will he hard TO beat.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

AS long as the interviewer main
talns his grip political life will continue in
secure,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

In is getting to be understood that
,'ncle Sammy is about the biggest man in
the party.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

AND now comes n simultaneous de-
clina,ion from Washington, ON the propo'
sltlon that Texas congressman should be sent
to Chicago. What rare modesty
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

III Bin Sterrett geis to be legislator
somebody should persuade him 10 ava a..
hair A red rag is awfully torn,en,ine tn H.
boys ,'h W 'ne
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

THE statement of physician that
"therc is death in the kiss leads us 10 re-
mark that the average man faces death WIN
remarkable equanimity.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

THR o. A. is not candidate but he
enjoys watchin. the politicians wrlggle when
his name Is mentioned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

PAYNE is not very comfortable ap,
pel,n,ion on which TO make presiuenua,
campaign. There is no telling when way IL
wunld strike.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23
The HospitahIsEslI5

Mrs. Frelinghuys' y
saying that her dsn y
on "Wednesday The III
this is prdaasshI,v iH3
the period Of hsr ~
The family ofsteffN
spend more money !, J
probably, than I. an "
Washington. Tibet Z
as attractive In msly
ere, but their saea
are numerous and .lna
tended. No olhfi !.
probably, in Wa'lli
and certainly no 0lls
many guests. III. H M
gentleman Of ses
means confined ON
Ing his annual ssId
wife and daughlts I
dressed, and when Y
family stand insMg,'.
quest, suests the value d ~
be counted by slss Y.
Mrs. FrellDghrsss
ca abroad, many
daughters, for ia' y,
years they take > , ~
home with Their ~
i It is not Necessary
make Il a trip for 60
which they rtqu, ",
a,lence is that uls I!.
come at their ols y
what 10 many e..
comfortable foI'lll !
dresses fol- such !, \
pied BY the f ,asl'.sI'
costs sevenl iho vi
TO keep up tbs w H,
average society
costs from sNla'as,
, uo,J wonder lha
silently silent ihankfl
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

The capital is giving information
about changing stockings. After eNhausthg
the fence-cutting question, the editor is get
ting back to a subject with which he is bet
ter acquainted.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23
TIE GAZETTE has Washington

TIE GAZETTE has Washington
correspondent, but as he is not in the
catalogue of "clerks to congressman"
and owes them no favors, this paper IS
not barred from indorsing what the
San Antonio Express says:
Several Texas daily papers have washing
ton correspondents, and these correspond
cnts are clerks to Texas congressman or Of
committees through their favor. These cor
resp ondents suggest that the congressional
delegation should be sent to the national
Democratic convention, excepting, OF course,
Congressman Ochiltrse. lfany of the mem
beers can secure an election in the regular
way, 1t viii be all right and proper, but as
they would come direct nom hotbed of p0-
litical scheming and tricksry, the Express
would prefer delegates fresh from7hc ranks
Of the people II Will be found the safest and
most satisfactory way. RI a member wants
to attend the national convention as n dele
gate, let him come home, mix with the peo-
Pile, and take a fresh start.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

a CRANK acquires responsibility as
soon rs 1t Is inserted in an organ.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

RABID friendship kills OF quicker
than rabid enmity. 1t leaves suspicion OF
something behind the boards.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

MIR. MORRISON is "A mighty good
man, but somehow or other his boom went
astray.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

For n dude Arthur mauipulates the
reins in way to make the old vets blush.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

People who so II fishing politically
should be made 10 exhibit the size of their
catch
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

RANDALL. Is the choice OF his own
stale for president. but these Penusylynn,a
puiis wont blow many lights out m he con
yention. Wv soi''
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

AS between the Pennsylvania Sam
md the New YORK sam the party VIII no,
aeed much time to mako up lis mind.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

Prom the way the sky looks, Nine.
Logan Will not boss The White House boys
next season.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

THE color of the Democratic plat
form depends good deal on the color OF the
glasses with which You view It.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

TIRE vigorous grinding Of the Austin
organ may lead some people 20 belisve thai
the Post is publishing capital supplement
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

r the News keeps on at this rate II
won't DO long before 1t can rise from ,be
monrRer's bench and receive blessing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

DEACON BILL STgRREIT is u can.
iidate for the legislature. Dallas Journalism
must be fearful on good morals.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

Dp MARY WALKER logged me-
gro ,be other day Just to show that woman
eonlJ hold her own at the ballot box WIN
,,a M cnior
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

JOHN KELLY very kindly informs
the Democratic party beforehand OF the
terms on which IL may elect its presidential
candidate. He wants to be mayor OF New
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

ABOUT the only thing that can he
urged against Mr.. TiIden is that the good
lie young,' while ho must be nearing eighty
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23
lsllpp

AT the star ~:
Cnilougb, IS !, sl.,i
a nni'rsl Elts
seinrolIed IupOnil.,.a'
t The situation .,s''s
The audience
rubbed hers.a a,,;
softly. Mr.,
ward and slr'ssiI.
thera was 70 q
sl,e turned W.
,,'hIasyfully With
me incresslls
.oii fhe stes
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

axoediency and policy in lieu Of prin-
cinles In selection of candidates, anu
this so.called conservatism has simply
been to select candidates OF availaoii-
ity and personal popularity IN ooup'-
full states In preference TO men u
brain. merit and national reputation'
who have stood firmly on The primer
ciples promulgated by Jefferson ana
enforced by Madison, Jackson, anu
the grand representatives oil Demo
orot;c nrinciples from the close OF the
last TO beyond the middle OF the pres
ent century. =,
Tho second reason is fallacious IN
this, that it is not borne out by tue
facts. and the same is also true III re-
card TO the third and last reason II
all orr conventions public opinion is
marked and clearly defined, and the
choice in nine out OF every ten con
ventlons centers OH from two to three
asnirants. The balloting begins, ana
generally, after tie second vi '',''"
ballot, one man is found with major
ity. Then the trickery and oema-
gogism of politics begin. The MINOR
ity men and their adherents COM
mence the game of worry. COMBS
nations are formed, corruption begins
its work and finally, if neither OF the
minority candidates can secure the
prize, second or third-rate man sput
up any smuggled through. Corfup'
ton has fed and fattened on the in
trigues of this two-thirds rule' III
places the will of the majority power
less, and under its rule the first choice
of majority of the people is rarely
secured. We think the time for re-
form is at hand, and the more thought
given by our people 10 this subject the
more determined will they become in
advocating a return to majority rule.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-23

The two-thirds rule is plainly not a
question OF principle. but OF policy. Now 10,
some It's supporters loo the mark ON M
basls - ''s.s
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03
Finland.

A grand duchy of Russia, Finland
proper, has kind of local government
The great privileges conceded by the
Emperor Alexander l., in the conquest
of the country. in 1903, have been fur.
Their guaranteed by Nicholas and Alex.
ander H., so that no Finlander can be
arbitrarily imprisoned. and when
charged with a crime must be brought
to trial al the earliest opportunity. The
national representation, or diet, has {
legislative power in common with the
Emperor. and is composed of about 2OC
members belonging to the four orders
nobility, clergy, bourgeoisie and peas
ants. The unanimity of these four or,
ders is necessary for everything relat-
inc to the constitution; to privileges anC
taxes, and no body of troops can be
raised without their consent. The pEo-
fesSorS vote among the clergy.
The traveller in Finland can not fai
to be impressed with the bearing of the
people, and the hideous contrast every
where evident between them and the
Russians proper. On the writer's sug
costing to a Finlander that he was un.
der the Government of Russia. he re,
piled with dignity: 1--WE are under oul
own Government; the Car is the granC
duke of Finland. and appoints Gov.
ernor, but even he must be acceptable
to us; we have our own army, which
can not be ordered out of Finland"
etc, etc. Verify, thought, an oasis
in a desert, liberty in the midst of DIES.
potism, civilization neighbor to semi.
barbariSm.
The Finish language is quite differ
ent from all other European languages
Its peculiar characteristic is, ''that al
derivation, .deciination and conjugatiou
is effected by means of sufixeS, anc
thus the root invariably forms the be-
ginning of every word There are
plenty of coniunctions, few PROPOSE
tons, but the language is rich in de,
rived verbs. A noticeable peculiarly
is. that not one purely Finish word be-
gins with two consonants. PrOnuncia-
ton is easy, every syllable being pro
noanced just as it is spelled. The &C,
cent is always on the first syllable. The
oldest Finish book, prayer-book, was
printed in the year 1914. The New
Testament and Psalter was published
in 1913, but the whole Bible did not ap
pear until the year 1642-C0r. Boston
AdrcrfiSer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03
ALI Fixed.

An insurance agent in Nashville who
was applied to by a small dealer in
clothing for insurance on his stock, in
quired:
did not your brother Isaacs burn
out in Atlanta, and did they NOT find
kerosene sprinkled all over the fioors?"
ayes. dot vhas Isaacs, but didn't he
proof dot a baull of kerosene busted on
him?''
'.And didn't your brother Moses burn
out in Charleston, and didn't they find
Z bonfire down cellar?''.
Yes, dot vhas Moses; but he satisfied
The shury dot he lit der fire to find a
leak in der waterpipe."
Was it Your brother Jacob who
burned out in Mobile?'' .....,.
1t vhas.
There was an explosion of powder,
wasn't there?"
well, Sbacob said it vhas robbers
who blew open his safe.
If this company insures YOU and YOU
burn out there will be rigid investiga-
ton" said the agent.
'.Vhell. dot vhas all right If my
store burns oop it will be found dot |
vaaS in Cincinnati. und dot my vhife
WAS Oop all night NIT corpse Ivhas
4 man who doan' give himself AWAY"
-NnShriUe american.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03
Lincoln the Author Of His GETTYSBURG
Address.

Speaking of LincOln's address, q
great admirer of the Liberator once
went to Colonel John Hay. who had
been the Presidents private secretary,
and told him that he had discovered in
he hands of friend who was a great
book, print and autograph collector, a
large number of autographs of "A.
Lincoln" which were attached TO I'M
important and formal letters. the body
Of which were Enthusiastically in the
handwriting of Colonel Hay; and he ex-
pressed the fear that the signatures
were also of Hays make. 'Do they
look like that?" Colonel Hay asked,
writing the name in imitation OF Mr..
Lincoln's well-known signature. Pre-
cisely." They are probably all mine, "
said Mr.. Hay, ''for [ was continually
called upon to sign the President
name for him, and always did it in
imitation of his signature. This gen
tleman had a high opinion of Colonel
Hays writings, and. though fearing to
hear an answer which he did not desire
to hear, he asked Colonel HAY if he
had any part in the composition of the
pOttl oOuiS duuIC>S. IIc WIS greatly
relieved to hear him answer that he
had not, and that the President had
composed it and put his thoughts on
paper while on the train from Washing
ton TO Gettysburg. After arriving there
he revised and perfected what Is now
generally regarded as a masterpiece OF
English composition and American
oratory.-N. y Commercial -4dceritser.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03
. Shelter for Stock.

All who have ever paid any attention
to the condition of their stock know
well how much better it general,
thrives through the winter when shell
tered from the piercing winds, colo
that those who have numerous herd;
and large corn-ields are not alway:
able to provide such shelter aS the,
would wish; and, unless there ar,
groves near by for their animals to re
treat to at night. they have to remain il
the open corn-field and take theil
chances against the weather, however
bad it may be.
Those who have smaller herds cal
fence yards with boards nailed close tt
each other, five TO six feet high, on the
west. north and east sides. This vii
make good protection from the cold.
rough winds, and be open to the sun
shine and the warm south wind whrr
it blows If to this sheds wholly on
partially enclosed beneath their roof.
are added and the yartis are so thickly
Uttered with straw or corn stalks as &c
keep the feet of the, animals dry ane
out of the mud, then they get through
the winter better, and. properly fed
come out to grass in the spring in ex
cellent condition.
Some contend that the cost of labor
of bringing the feed to the yards fol-
the stock will more than offset the gair
In their condition derived from this
shelter, but we think not. Another
considerable benefit from such close
shelter is large gain in the manure
heap. by the rotting of the corn stalk;
and straw and the droppings of manure
and urine of the cattle, mixed up with
them, to be used for the succeeding
summer crops. Thus composted, ali
these things possess a quicker, more
thorough and abundant fertility than Il
applied singly.-NdtiosGt Lice Stcel
geUyEaI.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03
JUNE
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

Cooked potatoes are eaten greedily
by hogs. and unstable potatoes can
best be disposed of in this way.-Prai-
RE Farmer
If you would have sound horses,
keep their litter dry and clean. II
hey are allowed to stand on manure
that is heating and fermenting it will
result in soft hoofs and lan1eness.-N
y. HeraLa.
When our grandfathers left few
shucks on each ear, and then braided
all together and hung them in the
granary or attic where they would be
kept dry and safe from rats and mice
they adopted as good plan as ever has
been discovered for keeping seed corn.
Detroit Post.
-Whitewash for barn or clubhouse
may be made by mixing water lime with
skinned milk to the proper consistency
to put on with brush. 1t will adhere
to any surface, either rough or smooth
wood, brick, stone or mortar, where oil
has not been applied, and forms a very
hard and durable substance. Indian
IpOLiS Journal.
Ill Tic . 1LulI-bIONcIS
Convention Mr.. Richard Wheeler said
that fruit canned in the orchard is richer
and stronger in fiber than that canned
elsewhere, and will endure transporta-
ton better. 1t should be allowed &c
ripen on the trees. Orchard canning
will save much fruit that now goes tC
waste.
Starch which will not stick in white
patches on your dark cambria dress, is
made thus: Take the very best fine
starch You can get, mix in the proper
lion of two tablespOOnfuls to rs little
water as will make a smooth paste. and
TO this add pint of clear coffee; let il
boil for ten minutes Stir it with a
sperm candle, strain it through piece
If muslin. and it is ready for use, and
will be found very SATISFACTORILY !.
Post.
For those people who like spare
ribs of pork, this dish is recommended:
Put the meat in the oven TO bake. in 4
dripping pan. When it Is nearly done
pour over it a batter of flour, milk, and
soda or baking powder; this batter
should be almost rs stia as if 1t were
intended for biscuit. When it is done
turn the meat out on 4 platter with the
dough under the meat; make 4 nice
gravy in the dripping pan and pour
over the meat.-Boston Transcript.
A correspondent writes that hen
pumpkin pies will bake in streakS. and
She has not been able to prevent it.
Possibly if she tries this way she viii
have no more trouble: Mix the molaS,
ses and ginger with the pumpkin, then
add the milk, stirring in a little at
time; set the pie-plate with the crust or
It in the oven, and then pour the filling
from pitcher, giving it a good stirring
the last thing before pouring out. l.
the oven is hot | don't believe there
will be any more trouble about streaks
N. y Post. p
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03
Blessed Benefactors.

When q board of eminent physicians ana
chemists announced the discovery Inat oy
combining some well-known Vaiuaole RENE
dies, the most wonderful MEDICINE was pro-
duced, which would cure such VIDE range or
diseases that most all other remedies could %
dispensed with, many were skepucal' ouk
proof of its merits by actual trial mas oispeaed
al doubt, and to-day the discoveries Oh that
great medicine, Hop Bitters, are honored and
blessed by all as benefactors- These Bitters
are compounded from Hops, Buehu, Malt,
Mandrake and Dandeiion and other Oldest,
best and most valuable medicines IN the
world and contain all the best and most cursa-
tive properties of all other medicines, being
the greatest Blood Purifier, Kidney and Liver
Regulator, ana Life and Health restoring
Agent on earth. No disease or Ill health can
possibly long exist where these Buffers are
used, so varied and perfect are their opera
tons.
.nfirIn. To all whose employments cause III
regularity of the bowels or urinary organs or
who require an Appetizer, Tonic ana nillo
Stimuant, these BitterS are invaiuaoie. oelnS
highly curative, tonic and stimulating, with
out intoxicating.
No matter what your feelings or symptoms
are, what the disease or aiinent Is, use HOP
Bitters. DoE't wait until you are sick, but il
you ouly feel bad or miserable, use the bltterS
at once. II may save your life: HundrecS
nave Oeen saved Dy so SS'N-@Scg
will be paid for u case they will not cure or
help.
Do not suffer yourself or let your friends
suffer, but use and urge them 10 use mop bll>
tiers.
Remember, Hop Bitters is the purest and
best medicine ever made; the "lnvSlidS
Friend and Hope" No person or family
should be without them.
II was troubled for many years with serious
Kidney and Liver Complaint, Gravel, etc; my
blood became thin; l was duh ana lnaetlNeS
could hardly crawl about, and was an old worn
out man all over, and could get nothing to
help me. until got Hop Bitters ana now am
a bow again, NV blood is pure, kidneys are all
right, and am as active as u man OF 5O, al
though am 72.-FATHER-
For ten years my wife was confined TO her
bed with such Il complication of ailments that
no doctor could tell what was the matter or
cure her, and l used up small fortune IN
humhug stuff. Six months ago saw Y. ::
flag with Hop Bitters on it, and L thought
would be a fool once more, and tried II, put
my folly proved to be wisdom, and two bottles
cured her, she is now as well and strong as any
mans wife, and it cost me only two dollars.
n. W. Detroit, Mich
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

Rats sometimes feather their nests
with the material that human being;
are wont to use for the same purpose.
itseems. While repairing storehouSe
at Weldon, S. c.. the other day, some
carpenters found rats bed made OF
money. Carefully pulling it to pieces,
they handed the present occupant OF
the house S75 in good and lawful cur
rency, though it is stated that there was
more money than this in the bed, one
of the carpenters refusing to give up
what he had found or to say what the
amount of it was. The store was built
some eighteen years ago.-St. Louis
Post.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03
She Gave Out and Was Just as Limp a,
DiSh-Rag.

I've had an awful discussion said
Boston wife, coming into the room
where her husband was. &. e.tF 40.
with whOm?" he asked.
with a woman over our back fence"
''What about?" f'gei HfHff 81.
IA The functions of transcendentalism
and we talked and talked, and talked
and talked, and"
- Ibid she beat you?n ...--...
mo, sir, she didn't" t
Ibid you beat her?" r'D lE
"Well-no-I can't say did,
'You didn't give in, did you?"
''No, sir. didn't
you didn't"
..No, sir; ] gave out, and Tn just as
limp as dish-rag after hard days
washing and she hung herself over
the back of chair to recuperate.-
Boston Bulletin.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

We especially invite trial by all those
sufferers from Kidney and Liver complaints
who have failed to obtain relief from other
remedies and from doctors. Natures great
remedy, Kidney-Wort, has effected cures
in many obstinate cases. II acts at once
on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleans
ing the system of all poisonous humors
and restoring healthy condition of those
important organs. Do not be discouraged
but try it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

On the appearance of the first symp-
toms, as general debility, loss of appetite,
pallor, chilly sensations, followed by
night-sweats and cough, prompt measures
o. relief should be taken. Consumption is
scrOfulous disease of the lungs; therefore
use the great anti-scrofulous or blood-puri-
fer and strength-restorer, DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" superior to
cod liver oil as a nutritive, and unsur-
passed as q pectoral. For weak lungs,
splitting of blood, and kindred affections,
it has no equal. Sold by druggists. For
DIR. Pierce's treatise on Consumption send
two stamps. WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDI-
CAL Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

CATARRH.-For fifteen years have been
greatly annoyed with this disgusting dis
ease, which caused severe pain in my head,
continual dropping into my throat and I'M
pleasant breath. Ny sense of smell was
much impaired. By thorough use for six
months of Ely's Cream Balm 1 have entirely
overcome these troubles. j. B. CASE, st.
Denis Hotel, Broadway and 18th St., N. Y.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

Progressive dairymen who are only sat-
isfied with the lest results, are adding to
their wealth and concerning a benefit on
society, by the rapid Improvements they
are making in the art of butter making.
This class use Wells, Richardson & Co.'s
Improved Butter Color, and know by actual
test that it fills every claim made for it.