Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-25
DOMINIC HOLIDAY ATTIRE.


DENVER, Col March 20.-n Denver
is not city Of enterprise, there never
WAS one; and, II Denver people do not
seiLs upon every opportunity to advance
the interests of their lovely snd favored
city, people Of no other community ever
did. l never saw e people, much as 1
have travelled, who, conscious of the
many advantages enjoyed by them, know
better how to display those advantages,
and work together as tremendously and
assiduously in that direction SIS Denver
ties, and they are deservedly we'll recon
pensed for their pains, for, probably, no
other city In the world has grown so
rapidly, situsted as far inland as Is
Denver. There is, withsl, nothing Of
the fungus character about her progress
aud development. Everything about
her is msgniHcently substantial and en-
during, so values Of property can never
retrograde. Every stranger who comes
within her gates expresses unbounded
astonIshment at tue evidences presented
on every hand OF her material prosperity
and growth, and after looking into sur
rounOings and realizing the fact, as all
must, that she has mighty destiny in
store for her, he loses all surprise at her
wonderful development and passively
says, "SheI can't help it. She will be
the great western metropolis Of this
mighty continent"
THB CELEBRATION.
The latest enterprise in which she has
embarked is the celebration of the open
ing OF the Denver, Texas and Gulf Rail-
road, an event, to her, of stupendous
moment. BY the completion Of this great
iron highway, she is brought into imme-
date am direct communication with the
seAoosrd, and, en- route, with an enorm-
Gus area of country with which she will
be able to establish commercial and
social relations. 1t will open up to her,
and contiguous territories, vast market
for commodities peculiar to the state
and for wares and goods manufactured
by her citizens; also for her agricultural
and horticultural products. She will be
brought into . direct line of trade with
the West Indies and South America; also,
though more Indirectly, with the rest OF
the world by steamship connections. She
will eX port, and she will in exchange, i'm
port vast quantities of supplies. Any in
telligent person can perceive at glance
what q magnificent SCquisition it will be.
1t would take many columns Of SPACE to
describe even abstract details Of the ad-
VGutsges 10 be derived mutually - her
and the rest OF the world from the ex-
istence OF this metallic link. Therefore
shall not now attempt 1t, but will leave
it for some future letter.
She is preparing for great fete in hon.
or of the event, sort Of new birthday to
her, and she does not intend to celebrate
In q half Wsy method. Her programme
is 8 brilliant one, and the thousands of
visitors who will be attracted during her
week Of festival, will find 1t q difficult
matter to decide which way to turn SO as
to avoid missing some features sffording
delight and pleasure. Should her pro-
verbally glorious weather smile upon
her Efforts,
HER GALA OCCASION
will be one of the grandest ever enjoyed
anywhere. Excursion rates have been
made from the Missouri river and Cali
coast, on the east and south, also from
all points west and north. Thousands
Will flock here from her neigh
boTs, while from New Mexico, Texas
and Indian Territory, assurances
have been received that other thousands
be provided. Take a glance at the map,
and it will be seen that Denver is the
natural capital for nearly all the territory
through which the road passes. What is
more, the people throughout the country in
question have regarded her IS such for
years past, but have had very little chance
owing 10 t'strsiued relations" of commu-
Rication to furnish substantial evidences
~ had RI Ea
upon her from q distance. Now, however,
they loudly proclaim their attachmen mt, and
eVince their deep interest In her by Joyous
expressions, unmistakaole in their tones
Of felicity, at being now brought into
direct trade and social communication
with her. Denver will most cordially re-
ciprocate these feelings and expressions,
and extends to Sll visitors welcome
ringing with hearty hospitality, such as
none but she can, when on her mettle.
1 have, however, only alluded to the pro-
gramme without giving any Of the par
ticulsrs.
On Tuesday, March 2S, 8 grand recep-
ton will be rendered guests Wednesday
will be devoted to sight seeing, inter
change ofsocial intercourse, land to orstory
fitting the occasion. At night there will
be a grand and unique fireworks display,
and great illumination Of the city by
electricity, which will render the city as
light as st midday. On Thurs
day afternoon most excit-
ing and thrilling entertainment I
q cowboy tournament, " II be given, con-
testants in which will be many of the
most dashing and daring riders to DE
found among the plainsmen of the
country On Thursday night q magnificent
ball Will be given at the Tabor opera
house. On Friday the great
CELEBRATION PARADE
will occur. In its composition will be
cavalry, infantry and artillery; civic and
secret associations in regHlis, also over
500 floats and wagons representing every
element in society, trade and industry
Saturday will wind up the festivity. In
the afternoon an old fashioned barbecue
viii be held, at which not less than three
fine oxen will be publicly grilled and then
dissected for the gustatory delight OF
those present. Besides the above,
which are special attractions, others will
be provided. There Will be music with
out limit, and, by the way, had nearly
forgotten to mention that the famous
cowboy band of Dodge City, KGs., Will
be here, and OF course, be one OF the
gresteat attractions. The city will al
most be buried in bunting OF the national
colors, in the shape Of festoons and
streamers and 1sgs. The houses OF the
citizens will be open to entertain visit
ors, thsir side-boGIGs and pantries ready
to respond to the call Of hospitality.
Denver will be st her best in everything,