Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-24

m IN the broils Of the ofice-holdersl
which would prove milestone AROUND
he neck of any OF die old managers.
dnuht very much whether Capt, Lyons
would desert his large business interests
to make the CANVASS, but from the disln-
terested stand.point OF a Democratic on-
server am satisfied he would get tne
heaviest vot ever cast by the opposition In
Texss From relsble sources get the ln-
Formation that an entire ticket VIII be put
out against the Democratic nominations
whether IL will be run as Republican OF
"a an Independent ticket has not yet been
Netermined, but the probabilities are thst
/ n will be christened by the latter ttle'
The Farmers alliance and knights o.
Labor "a this county have decided, tnough
with some reluctance, to take tneir
chances
IN THE PRIMARIES.
AZ tirs. a large majority favored iude-
peudent nominations, but conservative
counsele prevailed, and this policy was
abandoned. However, IL they are not
suited IN the nominations II is pretty lear
that they intend to make trouble. me
majority Of the alliance men Will nelieVe
stics to the party, but the Knights nave
about reached the point where they are
determined TO kick out OF the traces ana
nc amount Of concessions will keep them
In The grand state alliance VIII meet
here early in August, when the much,
agitated question as 10 the relationship OF
She alliance to politics viii be finally set
tied.
IN THE RACE.
Swain undoubtedly has heavy advan-
tpge IN Johnson. His administration OF
the coioptroller's Office has attractedto his
| support the men who take the greatest In
terest IN public affairs, and who conse-
quently have the greatest influence with
the people. Martin has astronger follow5
Ing here than Ross whose exact strength
can be told by taking census OF his old
soldiers in the county. Politically be mas
been regarded as failure here ever since
he was sent to the senate from this dis
trict years ago as dark-horse nominee
He was never heard from after he got TO
Austin, and his old constituents in John
son came unanimously to the conclusion
that the general was not cut out for a
/ statesman.
1t would be difficult to give correct
estimate as to
THE SENATORIAL PREFERENCE
of Johnson. Terrell made good impress
sion in his speech here. This has always
been regarded as a sort Of MaXey ST. ong-
hold, aud he still has a strong support.
Reagan has many admirers who will in
sist on throwing the county for him If he
Is a candidate About the only tlipg that
is certain Is that this county win not go
for Ireland
More interest is shown here in
THE CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST
than IN any other race. Furman and
Gibbs have been stamping the county
The latter has gone home, but the former
! is keeping up the canvass, averaging
| almost speech day. Two county Off
cials, whose duties throw them ia contact
every day with the people, have told me
that If popular election were held to-mor-
row Fuiman would carry the county over
both Wellborn and Gibbs. Several other
parties who mingle freely with the sover-
eigns give the same opinion. A sturdy
old farmer told me this morning that ali
the north end Of the county was certain
TO instruct for him. The verdict ofeyeIy-
body seems to be that FIrman is the
most brilliant campaigner that ever went
on this congressional track. A Bosque
county man saws that Furmal made a
splendid Impression there, and that his
chances are good to carry that county.
The people look iavOrably upon the prop
osition That comes from Dallas to turn
the candidates loose In go-as-you.pleas
race.
wAYsIDE NOTES.
There is a strong probability that DR..
Andrew Young, editor of the Tribune, and
one of the few faithful leaders left to
Greenbackism, will be a candidate for con-
gre SIS.
A. c. Scurlock, the veteran newspaper
man, is "whooplng 'em up" in the enron
icle for Swan aud Collier.
NJ. NJ Crane representative from Johnson
in the Nineteenth will not offer for re-elec-
ton but will devote himself to q law prac-
tice which demands all his time and ener-
giles. This news will be received with
regret by those familiar with the records
of the Nineteenth. Mr.. Crane took leading
place in the legislature at the beginning
of the session, and grew In the confidence
and esteem of his colleagues to the end.
His logic and his repartee, which made
him the equal of any man on the hoor,will
he sadly missed in debate. Mr.. Crane
Was one OF the committee which investi-
gated the condition of the various depart
ments. 1t Is significant fact that he is a
warm supporter Of Swain for governor.
Another gentleman who served career
of usefulness as legislator, and has late
lv become citizen OF Cleburne, is Mr.. b.
+. Frymier, formerly of Crockett. Mr.
Frymler Is master workman OF the knights
of Labor at this place, and his counsels
have, more than any other influence, per
haps, conserved their course He. also is
for Swain for governor, first, last and all
the time.
Only two gentlemen have offered for
legislative honors, so far, but the thickets
are full of dark-horses,
The average number of candidates for
county offices is about four.
The term Of state Senator Getzendaner
OF Waxahachie expire this year, and it
is understood that he will not be a candi-
date for reelection. Mr.. Upshaw of Hill
Is the only candidate yet announced for
the place.
The name OF Mr.. ID, II. Bledsoe of this
city has been suggested for the supreme
ludgeship to succeed Sawnie Robertson.
Mr. Bledsoe is q member Of the firm of
Patton, Bledsoe & Brown, with offices
here and at Alvarado. He occupies a