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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

an d maintain for nineiy-nine years one or
more piers on the east shf re Of Padre L.
land, IN the state OF Texas; commencing
at such point or points as they may deem
most eligible for the purpose, and extend
the piers out into the Gulf Of Mexico 10 a
depth OF thirty feet Of water at mean
low tide, said piers TO be
constructed of iron, natural or artificial
stone, or other like durable ma
terial, also one or more break-waters in
front Of said pier or piers IN the gulf Mt
depth of water Of not less than thirty feet,
thereby providing safe and secure har-
Dor for the United States navy and mer-
chant marine Of every character and de-
scriptlon, and for said purpose, said par
ties, their associates, successors or as
signs shall have the exclusive right to Che
use Of waters of the gulf for the distance
OF ~------ miles ON each side Of the pier or
piers and break-wa'er as far as from the
shore line as their pier or break water
may extend.
q That said parties, their associates,
successors or assigns shall have the right
TO levy and collect tonnage dues and port
charges not greater than like charges at
the port of New Orleans, and
wharfage dues and charges not
greater than like dues and charges at
the port of Galveston on all vessels enter
ing said port and harbor, EXCEPT on the
vessels OF the United States navy, which
shall at all times have the right to enter,
use and anchor in the harbor without be-
ing subject to the payment OF tonuagc,
dues or port charges or wharfage; but
as further inducement to secure the
building of the barber, as soon as a pier
or piers shall be constructed and In con
dition for use to depth of --- feet
of water, the United States will declare
the harbor port of entry and establish a
lighthouse there. The United States
reserves the right, however, at any
time after such harbor shall be
completed of acquiring the pro-
prietorship and full control thereof, by
paying to the owners the original cost
and expenses OF construction of the same
together with - per cent. per annum
interest thereon from the time OF such
expenditure.
| That work on the construction OF
the pier or piers contemplated by the first
section of this bin shall be commence
within one year, and the entire work OF
the construction of the port and harbor
shall be completed within ten years
thereafter.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
STop THE TRAFFIC.

For many years past the United States
government has been carrying on desul-
tory opposition to Mormonism. Public
men have denounced IL in their campaign
addresses, and on all sides eternal war
was to be waged against the polygamous
traffic, but, strange to say, the community
of the Latter Day Saints is still alive and
nourishing. Could any other result be
expected, since during all this time the
Mormon agents were recruiting new
armies all over Europe, and openly bring
ing them to our shores. AS soon as New
York placed some restrictions on their
entrance into that port, the venue was
changed to Philadelphia, through which
they expect to be able to pass without
molestation. Now IL the government
of this country is in earnest in this
matter, the first and most essential step
toward the overthrow Of Mormonism,
is to cut off the source Of their supplies /;
send back to Europe every known Nor
mon recruit, and punish, II possible, every
agent engaged in the nefarious traffic.
There are other reasons for urging such
action besides the direct opposition to
the system. Who knows what deception
is practiced by the Mormon agents or
the uDsuspecting dupes who Join theil
standard in foreign countries? Do these
people know what destiny awaits then
on their arrival here? As the recruitin.
business is carried on In a private man
ner, there can be no doubt that the con
verts, or rather "perverts," are in man!
cases persuaded that good situation
awaits them, and that they will experience
only happiness and prosperity in tn
GLORIOUS republic of the West"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
SOMETHING IN A NAME.

The latest venture in magazine litera-
ture, the resuscitated Scribner's, mas
probably been put 70 press by this time,
and copies will soon be Distributed
throughout the country. Thousands Oh
readers remember the old publication,
with its dingy blue cover, but Its won
derfully entertaining pages and splendid
Illustrations. 1t was the precursor oil the
present Justly popular Century Magazine,
and probably one.hslt Of the Century
clientage Of to-day occupied a similar re-
latIon to Sciibner's, in the palmy period
Of that publications. existence. 1t Is a
matter Of regret that the reap
pearance Of Scribner's is quite likely TO
result in litigation between its publishers
and inc Century people, as the latter
claim that they bought Scribner's-name,
good will and all. IL Is true they delio-
erately dispensed with the name, substi-
tuting that of the Century, but they hold
that, although they no longer use the
name Scrlbner's, 1t is as much their prop
erty as ever, and the appropriation OF the
name by other parties is a species OF lit
erary footing they (the Century people,
do not propose to stand. 1t is confidently
anticipated bitter litigation will result.
This, as we have remarked, is unfort-
uDate, because the gentlemen who are re-
viying Scribner's have the means and the
ability to create a first-class magazine;
and while the Century and Harper are
both admirable, there is room for third
of the same class. 1t is pretty quarrel,
involving some delicate points, and disin-
terested parties will prefer to let the
courts delve into the merits Of the ques-
tion and decide.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

Coal that Is mined at Cloverport, KY
Is being shipped all the way across the
Atlantic and sold in England and Scot
land, ana the supply Is by no means ade-
quate to the demand. IL Is good coal, OF
course, the best that is known in the
world, or 1t would not be carried more
than 5000 miles to Newcastle and sold.
We send, then, coal to Newcastle, and
American beef, preserved by the reirlger-
ator process, has cheapened the 'roast
beef of old England on English shores,
In every way we demonstrate our capac-
lily to cope successfully with the indus
tries and resources OF the old world, but
the protectionists will not hear to any re-
ducuon of the outrageous customs duties
that are imposed upon every article OF
practical utility brought here from the
old world. 1t is the mission of the Demo
cratic party TO hammer away at the rob
Der tariff until its most perniciout
features are shattered and broken beyonC
the mendlng point,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
QUANTITY VS.. QUALITY.
The Tactics of the Judges of the Appellate
Court an Injury to Texas.
fts-.o.x.r,z danca 80 tba Aa1otta

lie TaCtlCb OF inc JUDGES Oh LHo Appohdto
Court an Injury to Texas.
Correspon dence of the Gazette.
CENTER, TEX, Dec. 13.--The candl-
dates for the office of county attorney at
the general election having received an
equal number of votes, another election
was held on the 18th, which has resulted
in the election of r S. Bryarly over his
opponent, the present incumbent, by a
majority of seventy-hve.
Your correspondent spent several days
last week In Tyler in attendance before
the appellate courts He found the
dockets of both courts large, and though
they must soon adiJurn, found them to
be determined to dispose OF the business
II possible, especially the court OF APP
peals.7 This court has disposed of
nearly 275 cases at the present
term, a number entirely too great
to allow careful revision of each indi-
vidual case. So great is the press of
business that want Of care in arriving
at decision is apparent In many in
stances. The less important causes re-
ceive but slight attention, often are in
danger OF losing their dearest lights, be-
cause Texas has refused to create a suf-
liciently numerous tribunal 10 Investigate
the questions defendants have seen tlt to
present in their defense to charges pre-
ferred by the state. The idea of the
members of the court seems to be
to dispose of the business at any
cost, an idea that under the circumstan-
ces, works irreparable wrong and Injury
to defendants, and they seem rather to
pride themselves upon the quantity of
the work done than upon the correctness
thereof. They seem to forget that their
fiat is final, and that often innocent men
charged with infamous crimes necessarily
must look to them for an opportunity to
establish their innocence, They seem to
have become callous to human suffering,
and to seek only way by which they
may affirm the judgments of the lower
courts in the easiest and quickest way,
consistent with previous decisions. Their
term of Office expires in 1888, and though
they are gentlemen Of culture and lawyers
of the most pronounced ability, they will
be forced to retire; simply for the reason
that they have preferred to rest their
fame upon the immensely of the labor
performed by them during their official
career, and not upon the quality OF it,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
BLUFFTON.
Many Farmers In Destitute Condition-Sov-
eral Robbsries.

Many Farmers in Destitute Oondition-sov-
eral Robberies.
Correspondence of the Gazette,
BLUFFToN, TEX, Dec. l2.-Times are
very hard here and bid fair to be worse
before crops are raised again. Many of
the farmers did not raise any corn and are
compelled TO buy all their bread. The
caterpillars destroyed the mast and the
hogs are very poor, and q great many are
dying.
The Grange store at Tow Valley closed
last week, ID. j. Hill, the agent, and Mr..
Clendennen buying the goods and the
building with the exception Of the Grange
hall which is over the store.
There is report of robberies across
the river in the White Bluff settlement,
also of three on the Burnett and Llano
road between Button and Lone Grove
They all took place last Friday
A week or 80 ago mare was taken oul
of Mr.. win Tow's pasture near Fall
creek and a jaded horse left in its place
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
THE NEED or INDEPENDENCE.

When the relative financial conditions OF
the two sections North and South are con-
sidered, there is food for thought in the
fact that the South Is largely a pensioner
upon the North and West--a state of
things which can only be changed by
fixed determination on the part Of the
South TO become self-sustainIng. So long
as the South was an agricultural country
the export Of her raw material satisfied
her people, and there was not felt that
need OF investment in manufactures, and
Industries which develop the resources OF
country A new order OF thirgs has
arisen and the experience Of the last
twenty year has been sufficient to prove
10 the most obtuse that the true basis OF
financial prosperity in this section is in
varied industries. There is no reason why
ali forms of cotton goods should not be
successfully manufactured among us, keep
Ing money at home and opening avenues
for the employment of many who are now
idle for the want OF them. We have
mines OF coal and iron, Of excellent quail.
ity and inexhaustible quantity, and for
years our forests have been supplying
some Of the best lumber OF Northern mar
} ketsi and yet with black walnut, oak,
ash and poplar In abundance the furniture
for Southern homes is from Northern
factories. The South can only be self
: supporting as she establishes IL dustra
works and ceases TO send into Egypt &c
buy corn. The day of small things is mo-
to be despised, and though she may no
} for years rival the mammoth establish
: ments of she North, by excellence o
work and cheapness in the matter OF cos
! she can soon success. fully compete witt
) that section in the home market.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

Ell Paso Inter Republics

III 7 HtU lHIVT-INVTUUIIUs'
The lease law advocates in this state
concede that the land policy is sharply
defined issue In the next legislature. Now
that capital is becoming active, and the
vault doors being unlocked, sound state
mauship will see at glance the neces-
sity for removing every barrier that now
binders It's ingress into this state. With
the lease law repealed, and the rulings
of the land board forever annulled, a
new and better era will speedily dawn,
With all the lands placed on the market
for sale, millions Of acres will be bought,
the country settled, the school fund
largely increased, and the great indus
tries Of Texas receive new impetus.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
Tho Homestead Law.
Galveston Tribune.


Eastern capitalists prefer to loan money
In tine North and East at or 8 per cent,
to placing II in Texas at IL per cent,
There must be reason for this state OF
affairs, One capitalist states that no
man can pay l2 per cent. and "keep up,h
and that he prefers per cent. and safety
TO q per cent. and uneasiness regarding
the principal. When the ridiculous home.
stead law Is repealed the money-lcnder
will have some assurance that he will not
be beat out of both principal and in.
terest, and then 1t may be possible for
Texans to borrow money at reasonable
rate Of interest. Just so long IS money
is worth ~ per cent, In Texas, Just Sc
long will the building of countless manu-
factories be DELAYED Thus does the in
iquitous homestead law act like weight
upon the shoulders of Texas enterprise
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
Very NonsensicaI.

The Houston Post is positive that II
Capt. w. G.. Walsh would signify his will
lingness to accept the legislature would
soon place him at the head Of school
land department in Texas. Just where
the Post derived its information is not
stated but the Call ventures the predic-
ton that ii forty Capt Washes were to
signify their willingness to accept the Of
fee the legislature would not create It,
This talk about separate school land de-
partment Is the yerlest nonsense. The
legislature tried one land board and is
satisfied with the experiment. 1t will
not be repeated, but the lands belonging
to the state and held in trust by her will
be placed where they properly belong
under the supervision and jurisdiction OF
the commissioner of public lands.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

,shipo the lease feature. The puohc
lands belong in common 70 oil the peo'
ple. and they will not submit 70 a rev APP
proprlatlng them, free OF cost, 70 tneii
own USE San Antonio Express;
The Express ought to know that lne
lease law is the most formidable lnslru-
mentality ever devised by Legislative
folly for driving the poor man, with Dls
small herd from the public range, ana
surrendering 1t up, as a monopoly, 10 tne
rich man, with his immense Groves
Abolish the lease law. Tear down the
fences erected without legal warrant, on
the public domain.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

THE constitution OF the state Of Texas
declares that ono corporate body shall
hereafter be created renewed or ex-
tended with banking or discounting priv
iicges." THE GAZETTE makes this in.
auiry OF men who live in Texas now, after
more than ten years have passed since the
adoption Of the present constitutions
would not change in the constitution
inure TO the beneit Of the peopleI Has
not the sine come for Texas to change its
policy with reference to state banks OF
deposit and discount? Would not money
be cneapened by such change Of policy
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
GAZETTE BRANCH OFFICES.

49,. r. N,.Noaius mansger, THE GA
gErrR il for sale by all newsdea,ers' SuOSohP
lions taken nj si2 Kim street, Dallas
sherman-W. r. Benton, manager.
Denison Frank Baker, manager.
Waco--W y. fyienn. manager.
Weatherford--H D. Dorsey, manager
parIs--U, q NJ Key. manager.
Jefcrfon--E. W. Cameron, manager.
Marshal-l Robert Kennedy, manager
Abifene--J v. Minter, manager.
Sleburn wv II. Byrd, manager
vi paso---J. A. stephenson, m inAgor.
{]ainesyille--E 4. HIN AND j. i. Hlckson
managers. -
Bonham--O. e. Johnson, manager
Honey tlrove--T. WORKMAN. manager
Baird-Frank Dorsey, manager
Gresnyile Robey Sartain, manager
Coiorado--W. n Newkirk, manager.
Mlnooia--J. n. Mcdaniel, manager
Oiaco--A, NJ. Redneld manager
WhItesb1 ro y. q. Glenn, manager.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

Tx action of the county commission
ers with reference to the petition OF the
grand jury win commend Itself to every
citizen. An investigation into the system
OF working county couvicts ON public
roads is TO be made by a committee OF the
commissioners, and report made at the
next meeting. This is an Important mat
ter to Tarrant county, and the interest OF
the commissioners Will bear good fruit
we trust.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

TWO Things THE GAZETTE may put down as
certainties; First, the people at large arc not
at all pleased with the manner In which walsh
was defeated at Galvesson; and, second, he
could be head OF q school land department In
Texas II he would agree TO accept the position.
-GHouston Post.
What "people2' No complaint has
reached THE GAzETTR's knowledge save
through the Post. And as for the mythical
Gland department" its mention may
make feather bed for the ex-commis-
sioner to fall on, but who wants lt9
Where is the popular demand for such
department." A Galveston paper talks
about the department" and Houston
paper talks about a man for the "head'
OF lt-and there's an end ont. 1t was
stillborn.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

In the days Of powdered hair, peruke
and knee breeches doubtless men had
troublesome queries to puzzle them as
well as now. But there was this advant-
age; The powder on the lapel of the
coat was so easily accounted for that they
were spared any questioning as to the
cause OF its being there. 1t is said there
ls to be revival of the fashion, and So
ciety men will eagerly adopt 1t as pre-
cautlonsry measure, and in the future
powder on the lapel of dress suit will
be void Of significance. 1t only remains
for some good genius to institute some
style of hair dressing which will obviate
the use OF hairplns, that occasionally iind
their way, in an inexplicable manner, into
the breast pocket, and much of the neces-
slty for elastic consciences will be over
come and the inquisitorlal spirit appeased
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

WHEN the colored stevadores at Nor
folk struck In that city there was an ex-
cellent opportunity afforded Mr.. Blaine
for an elaboration of his pet theory IN re-
gard TO the negroes Of the South. But
the outrage mill closed down before he
got in his grist, the Northern laborers
coming IN to take the places Of the strik-
ing negroes. The plank he will have to
adjust in his protection platform Will be
one insurIng the "wards of the nation"
against the encroachments of Northern
pauper labor. Mr.. Blaine will have to. re-
write "what the negro labor of the South
needs.n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
MEXICO.

Congress Adjourns without Passing the
silver BIZ.
CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. l6,-Congress
adjourned to-day leaving the silver crisis
bill on the table in the senate. The bill
now goes over to the April session.
The law forbiddiug bull fights within
the federal district has been repealed, and
taat brutal sport will be revived. An i'm.
mense iron bull ring has been contracted
for In the United States.
The bill making printing paper free oil
duty is among the bills left on the table
Gen. Corona has been elected governor
OF the state OF Jalisco. He recently
served as minister TO Spain.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

WACO certainly ought to be satisfied
with the honors she carried off In the
late campaign. Gen Ross was elected
governor by about 900 majority, and
W. d. Jackson, another Waco man, can
didate for state treasurer on the prohibi-
tlon ticket, led that ticket by about 1000
votes. Is there any other honor Waco
Wantag
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

FoRT WORM should prepare itself to
take prompt advantage of the existence
OF coal at Strawn. II the reports be true
the water supply and railroad facilities
OF this city will be powerful factors IN
the determination OF the best location for
manufactures in North Texas, The rail-
roads are here and more are coming,
and the advantages OF Fort Worth for
the purposes uf manufacturers should be
constantly presented TO all.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
So Is Judgment Day.

There are enough private meetings in
Dallas about this time to build fourteen
railroads, several cotton mills and foun-
catch on, or being able to do so, do not
feel disposed to give the object of the
meetings away, But the surprise Is
coming, dear GAZETTE, and you must
not forget 1t for a moment of your sweet,
dear life.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

THE nholiday edition" of the San An
tonic Express was splendid newspaper
These special editions do much to adver-
tise the various sections Of the state and
the Express has done good work for
san Antonio in this "holiday edition"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

TnG Houston Light Guards will have to
look to their laurels. The Gate City
Guards, the crack infantry company OF At
lan,a, Ga, are going to Europe next year,
ninety strong, on steamer chartered for
the excursion, accompanied by the gov
ernor Of Georgia and other distinguished
Georgians. The Atlanta company will
undoubtedly attract attention in Europe
and pose as the crack company OF Yam
keedom, while as matter Of fact that
distinction justly belongs to the Houston
Light Guards. The latter company has
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

THE Galveston News some time ago, dis,
cusscd the subject In leading editorials ana
other papers have noted the suggestion -
Houston Post
All, yes; we see now why we never
heard Of the Gland department" Glad
to learn the paper is still there. Your
patent holds good.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
ohineue nslp nl.ohnreen.

NEWARK, N. j., Dec ley yesterday
the Chinese, who, for sixteen years, have
been employed In the Bellville laundry
left the place, and their places were sup
Piled by American help. This was
accomplished through the Knights Of
Labor.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
Abolish the Lease Law.
Houston Age

Commissioner Walsh strikes the key TO
the situation when he says, in effect that
the partial failure of the lease law was
due To the failure OF the legislature to
provide authority for enforcing 1t.
Material amendments VIII have to be
made In our land laws, but the people
will never consent 10 any measure abol-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

TEXAS is suffering from dear money.
why cannot the law.givers OF the state
provide remedy Immigration and
marvellous appreciation Of real estate and
cattle values have IN some measure en-
abled our people to pay ~ per cent, but
such rate of interest will eat up any man
or business. Texas needs cheaper money
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

won all the prestige at home It can enjoy.
To keep up with the procession It will
have to 20 to Europe too II It's domlciIe
were Fort Worth the Fort would put up
the necessary ducsts 20 enable II to equal
anything accomplished or attempted by
any other military company in this
country.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17

COOP roads and manufacturing indus
tries are signs by which Fort Worth can
conquer prosperity for Its retailers
Every enterprise, great or small, should
receive the serious consideration OF our
Dao,,tn