Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-24
DALLAS.
They Say That list is Too Long fertile
Ascent Of Money on It-~BIg BSgs
Not Enthusiastic.
Different Opinions About the whereasoUts
Of wheiesS--H.iping the Poor
Tho lProdieal Son.


spccialto the Gazette.
DALLAS, TEX, Jan. 2G.- The opinion OF
the citizens, after mature reflection on
the Ssnta Fe subscription list, is inst II
IS too long for the amount OF contri6u.
lions II aggregates. IL is true the en-
thusiasm manifested by the laboring claee
ia the enterprise Is much appreciated
but the reluctHncy which has character
lied the contributions of some, more able
10 give, II matter much reflected on by
the citizens. Those who have no real
estate and whom the road viii least bene.
10 have come 20 the front maniully with
their contributions, white those who have
large interests atstake and whom the road
VIII richly benefit have stood alOot and
been slow u contribute TO the enterprise.
There are, however. exceptions TO the
rule. But in the main II doth Gppear that
our citizens have not given as the Lord
has blessed them in worldly goods.
There are none who are not acquainted
with the benefits that would be derived
from the road aud why IL was such a
striiuing task 10 raise the SAT 600, which
should have been ST5 900, is a question
for debate. Dallas has every natural
facility for making and sustaining Eopu-
lation of 10000, and surely the acquis-
ton Of this road would be one step in
chat direction. The ctlzous are very
hopeful that the road will 10 secured, az q
should IT. be, Dallas will begin 70 set her
household Alright for another boom, which
WIKI be sure to follow the construction Of
the new road north
e.. A. Heating, the implement dealer at
the corner OF Jefferson and Elm street, IL
reCting two additional stories 20 his
building.
John Melins and Arko, two Comanehe
scouts from the Indian Territory, are reg
istered at the ST. james. They arc In the
city attending court Us witnesses.
q. c. Wright, sheriff of Clay county, Is
in the city attending court.
The immortal -. NJ" will lecture at
the court house Monday night. The
theme of HIS discussion viii be "Truth.r
II the truth has been crushed to earth It
will have an opportunity OF rising again
at the courthouse Monday night
The coal d aler looks up and Is glad
again because of the change in the weather,
which is IN his favor.
l.. A. Sheldon, one Of the receivers of
the Texas & Pacific, returned from a
Western tour to-day.
Mrs. Joe Scully Of Fort Worth Is visit
ing Mrs, l.. II. Booso.
Lewis Jones, who presented himself
some few weeks since at the sheriff's Office
here aud made confession TO the effect
that he had stolen horse from his father,
In Kentucky, sold IL, and come TO reNas
on the money, came To the calaboose last
night aud asked for shelter When he
presented himself TO the sheriff some time
since he requested that he be arrested and
sent home His father was advised of the
fact aud stated that he would not receive
the prodigal, and he has been wanderer
10 the vicinity ever since.
The mayor il kept busy these disagree
able days dispensing the necessities to the
needy. IL is being done with much pre-
caution; only those who are in absolute
need receiving aims at his hands.
William Smith, who was arrested for
the theft OF jewclry from Mrs Mortimer,
II member OF Roland Reeds company was
flueG Sl00 and given SIX months on the
poor farm.
Last night Mr.. Cation, while crossing
the Texas Central ut Ross avenue with
team and wagon, met with serious acct
dent His wagon was struck by the south
| bound passenger train. a part OF his
wagon was carried to Sau Jaciuto street
Mr. Cation received severe injuries
| Different surmisuS are in circulation
concerning the whereabouts OF Arthur
| Wheless, the eX superintendent OF water.
works Some say he has only gone 10
! Ennis u visit relatives, Others say that he
has completely ahscund, d. The circum.
stances under which he left rather sub.
! sjautiatc the latter superstition. The
truth of the matter future developments
! Will prove. The investigation Of the
books has not as yet been completed.