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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
THE GOULD SYSTEM.
The Work of REORGANIZATION Will begin
This Week.

This Week.
| srscia' to the Gazette.
New YORK, Nov. 24.-Jay Could -
! heavy dealings in stock Inst week aud
his acquisition recently and Indirectly of
railroads which will give him control of
we'll "a of the Pacific Mail line
TO China, is still the chief
topic of conversation Ia financial
circles All doubts OF his intentions
have passed. II broker AMI his allies
no longer deny that the little wizard has
stepped to the ont again as the railroad
king of the country aud that he proposes
TO bring all large roads into line
i'll one way or another. That is.
by direct promises or by force
The first move in the direc, ion of an open
conSummation of his purpose will he
taken in Boston next "Wednesday at
meeting of Union Pacific railroad direc-
tors. Charles Francis Adams will re-
sign the presidency and Sidney Dillon
Will take his place. Tint will put Union
Pacific absolutely under Gould 5 control
Soon afterwards there Will be re-
organization in the interest of Gould
in the other roads of which he has
secured control through his own
brokers and through the STANDARD Oil
company ana other friends. The gen.
era! belief among railroad men is that
the New York Central and Northwestern
roads will Oe on friendly terms with the
new Gouii system. Chauncey NJ. De-
pew has expressed himself III favor of an
alliance which will result in steadyiug
and maintaining profitable rates. 1t is
known that j. Plerepont Morgan,
whose fortunes ara allied with
those of the Vandprbilts, is Just
nov on very friendly terms with
Jay Gould an1 his friendship means a
great deal to the Little Wizard, for with
out it he would have TO contend against
interests as Formidable as his own. With
Morgan and the Brice Thomas influence
on his side be eau accomplish anything
in the way of directing railway traffic.
Whatever may be tn ultimate result Of
Gould $ combination, it is certain that it
now has a bouying effect on the stock
market. Some brokers say that but
for Gould's the action of the clearing
house and Bank of England would have
been OF Little avail In bringing about
permauent recovery of the market.
Marvin Hushitt, president of the Chi
Cago AMI Northwestern railway, and
Albert Keep. eS-presideut of the road,
are on hand TO look after their roads in
terests IN the new combination. Both
say they Will favor harmony among
tranScontlnental II les, hut they will give
no idea us TO what they consider
good plan for securing harmony.
Vice. President and General Manager
Clarke Of the Missouri Pacific will be
here tn. morrow IL Ia Leiieyei fhat 81
meeting of Western and Southwestern
railway officials will be held in this city
on or before Wednesday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
secting their own line here and running
TO Dallas they are killing two birds with

secting their own line here and running
TO Dallas they are killing two birds with
one stone, besides open up Il market
for our brick and stone that we need
very uaalr. BY referring To map it
VIII be seen that LeTISSitls Is on an air
line from Sherman 20 Eurt Worth and
when here they are IN twpnty-two miles
OF Dalius. aud hnva a roal from here
there. BY building from Sherman to
Mckinney and connecting there with the
East line. then to Ltwisvills and Fort
Worth they have direct route through
10 Jefferson aud the iron fouuteries con-
meeting at Fort Worth with the Fort
Worth and RIO Grande aud the coSkS4a9d
iron fields of the Southwest.
This territory has always been friendly
to Fort Worth and had We coineri ION
with Der would send many dollars wo-tn
OF our products there that now go else
where, ani by building rs above stated
We have thu urresSgry Shipping fuciitiea
aud the pro iucts of this country wou d
be forthcoming AMI in unlimited uuunti4
ties LewisvIlle, understanding the unI|
told value of this road, stands ready to-
DO her part III the matter. Al! We ask Is
that our claims and advantages be in
vestigated and the results we warrant
will be entirely satisfactory TO all.
T., r
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
A EiEETING CALLED.
Srecial TO the Gazette.

Il ttIaI 10 tIlt OaLtlIt.
LEwTsvILLE. IEx., Nov. 24.-The
citizens of Lewisvi!le are looking with
interest to the building of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railroad from Sher-
man 10 Fort Worth, and in order to
adopt some suitable resolutions express
sIve of their sentiments on the sui ject +,
have called q meeting OF the citizens to-
night at the Faults house, the result Of
which will appear at the proper time.
Lewlsville would like to have direct rail-
road connection with Fort Worth. Lew
isville is n good substantial town, does
an annua! business of perhaps $3.50 900.
Surrounded by as good farming land as
there is III Texas, which Is cheap.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25

was maintained, and 1t was not till yes
trrday that the facts were made known
l ne vail of secrecy was lifted when the
following telegram was received:
OMAHA, NEB., Nov. "A.
Harter held here charge obtaining
money under false pretenses. VIII for
ward deposit for jewelry.
(Signed) Il. II. SEAvEr,
Chief Police.
This indicates that Hsrter will be
taken back to La Veta; also that the
jeweIry he has squaadered will be re-
claimed by the wife from whom he got
them.
The Council Bluffs officer who was in
Fort Worth said that the place Seton,
mentioned as the scene OF Harter's un-
timely end had no existence SO far as
could be ascertained.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
Duty ON Lard.

PANAMA, Nov. 24.-Lard sellers should
note that law has been passed in Lima
Peru, providing that for months subse-
quent to October 25 all lard imported
into Peru will be charged an import tax
by the custom houses of Is cents per kill
ogram.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
General and Persnpal.

The rate charged for the use o: streets
stable cars for horses has been estab-
lished, and horses now come at the same
safe as cattle.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
BUSINESS.
A PITTsBURG FAILUBE.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Nov. 24.-Tho mas
Fawcett Il Sons, one of the oldest aRff
largest bItumlnous coal firms in the city 4,
have failed. Liabilities estimated at
$500 200, assets 5000 900.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25

cfOO WV, 65Scts SOuU sUUu.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
PIrTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 24.-Thomas
Fswcett s. Sons, one Of the oldest and
largest bituminous coal firms in this
city, have failed. Judgments aggre-
eating Size, 900 we're entered by the
Central bank this morning and all the
property of the firm has been levied
upon by the sheriff to satisfy those
claims. Liabilities are estimated at
The failure is attributed to the long con-
tinued depression of the river coal trade.
Up to the closing hour of county court
judgments aggregating 1925, 900 had
been entered against Fawcett l. Sons.
UNAVOIDABLE COMMENT.
CHICAGO, ILL. Nov. PA meeting
of the creditors Of the Prettiman NIX
and of the stockholders of the North
Division lumber company was held last
evening. Their legal adviser recon.
mended that application he made at once
to remove the assignee of the bank and
lumber company, johnson, and appoint
one assignee for the bank ami anobt1er
for the lumber company. Comment on
the management of the affairs of the
concern is not very favorable. The gen.
erai impression seemed to be that Pretii-
man had used the funds of the bank and
deposits to carry on the luub Der concern.
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION REGISTERED.
LONDON, Nov. 24.-Articles Of associ-
alton OF the company acquiring business
OF the Barring Bros. s. Co., were regis
tered to-day at the Somerset house.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
Receiver for the oregon improvement
Company.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-It was stated
to-day aud not denied at the company's
ofice that the Oregon improvement COM
pany would Tomorrow apply to have
Joseph Simon appointed receiver. The
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
United States of Columbia.

PANAMA, Nov. PA cable message
received from Bogota reports that cab-
met has been formed and tina,
it consists of the following men,
hers: Interior and government,
Marcaliano Valez; foreign affairs
Antonio Roldan; war, NJ. Rivera; edu-
cation. Joseph Ignacio Trujillo; public
works, Marciliana Araugo; treasury :,
Primitive Crespo; justice, Luis Amasai.
Can st GAZETTE business o@easnnd examine
his papers prsWiN1Dn INC; This
9:1n with tho Sunday GAxErrA only $xs;
ggg4 t1e Daily GAZETTE only So
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
Fort Worth aDGlV9T City 'y
DENVER, TRxls FoRT wosrHl. a.,
Texas Panhandle Route.

sbortest line, quickest time nom tbs Glil D,
MeSi o. Fort Worth and MI prirci7ll no'rts a
reIss to Rocky Mountain resorts and Pacific
c. asst. including Trinidad. Pueblo. Isni;o1.
Colorado Springs. Denver, COL. Sal. Ls<,.
Utah. Portland. Oregon, Tacoma, Seattle sni
Port Townsend. Daily trains leaving Fort Worm
com pTlsiDg new ana elegantly soAluoo(S
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars .khap9S1 HSsOSHe'
Te'; cenneetins Al C9la6G ms wit,
and y Ia;sxE l!s1l"s,i hsT,as !Sios.5
= I1pSft. RECON.
Ogden and Sal. Lake City AMI return. sT!.II.
limited to ninety tes) days. with s transi. limit
OF 30 days, in each direction. Cheap :onris
rates to all points in Montana. idaho, CaliiorniL
Oregon and all points North and Northwest.
he above comprise more noted and maZniicsus
scenery than is compassed in any other routes q
the known world. Do not complies your
rgngements for a tourist trip until you hays aD-
piled TO the undersigned.
G. P. A., f. ". & D. C. Ry., Fort Worth. Tex.
GEO. ADY,
C. P. A.. D. T. & F. W. Ry.. Denver, Col
II. Ii DEHAR,f, General Agent, Dallas Tex
n. :. DAVIS. City Passenger and Ticket Agenk
Third and Main streets, Fort Worth. Tex
c. D. LUSk, Ticket Agent. Union Cepot
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-25
r.Ccal Time Table
IcXas and Pacific
Missouri, Kansas and T,
Transcon'inenta!.

.--ivs north POUND. Leave.
.....No. ~ daily. ........ s:i5 4 Ii
No. ~ daily.
Fort Worth to 81. Louis. S:D g. IN
sOUTII-BOCND.
ere, r'........No. 81 daily...----.
No. - daily.
LIZ. Z. M. -. Louis TO Fort " ORTIZ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01
MANY AGED COUPLES.
Pownal Is a Great Town for the
Old Folks.
From Our Correspondent

[From Our Correspondent
PowNAL, Jan. 90, 1890.
After a careful canvass of our town your
correspondent finds among the few hundred
inhabitants who at present form our popu-
lation, twenty who have passed four score
years, aud an additional two, who, though
not at present residents of our town, l feel
that must make mention Of as 1t Is very i'm
probable that their names will reach you
from any other source
Twill first notice Mr.. Paul Sawyer, at pres
ent of Durham but for seventy five years a
resident of our town. Mr.. Sawyer was born
August 26, 1900 in Freeport now Pownal. 1t
is very doubtful If many can be found in the
county, possibly we might say State, of Mr..
Sawyer'S age, who are so vigorous in both
mind ana body as he. AT the present time
Mr.. SAWYER will 60 into the woods alone and
will steadily chop wood for half day, and
tinue and work part of the afternoon with
out returning to his home for his dinner.
He walks long distances with but little Ia
tigue and his mind power still remains SO
perfect, that when in conversation, he VIII
take his hearers back to his youthful days
and describe with such force and vivid reall,
ty the ways in which they were spent and
also the surrounding scenery OF our town at
that time, that one can almost imagine him.
self back to "the good old days.
The other who, until the present winter,
has for many years been resident OF our
town, but at present of Portland, is MI.
George Chapman. His exact age have not
been able to ascertain, but he IS about 80.
Mr.. Chapman was born in England, but In
early life he came to this country and has
for many years been good faithful citizen.
find among the twenty who are not al
present living among US four couples, each
iourneyed along life's pathway in happy
uni on. Those will first speak of are
REV. MIR. AND MRS. JAMES RICE.
Mr. Rice was born in Freeport now Pow.
nal. April 18th, 1901. On Oct 18th, 1880, Mr.
Rice married Eunice johnson, who was borr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01
SMART IN THE NINETIES,
Some Interesting Old People In Eliot,

From Our Correspondent
ELIOT, Jan. 20.
Mrs. Alice Bartlett is Eliot's oldest inhabi-
tant-her age Is 90 years, month. 81 days
She Is an estimable lady. one of the first per-
sons who Joined the Methodist Episcopal
church in this town many years ago. She is
now confined to her room, and her earthly
race is nearly run.
On Beulah read is the home Of Miss Har-
riet Emery aged 81 years. She stands like =
palm tree in society, and delights to tell Of
the wondrous works of her ancestry, who
lived in the same dwelling 200 years ago
During the recent mild weather she engaged
herself in sending fragrant flowers to rela-
tiyes and friends In Boston.
At Mount Tabor lives Mrs. Isabel Knowl-
ton, aged 80 years, noted for her wonderful
memory, goodness and delight in all things
that are purt. She is in good health and
very Industrious.
Near to the ''living fountains" of purest
water may be found the ingenious Mr. John
Frost, who has attained to the age of IS
years. He is vigorous in body and mind,
great reader, and works some in his shop
he is good citizen.
Over the Plain is the beloved man, Mr.
Charles Spinney, 81 years old. He is full Of
public spirit, worthy, useful citizen and re-
AS you turn and Look eastward, there
stands the house Of the noted Mr.. Thomas
Bartlett, So years of age. His eyes are q
little dim, but his heart is full Of fire. He is
always Industrious, owns a large farm,
wood lands, saw mills, etc. He Is loved and
honored by his children.
Shut in by the vast forest is the home of
Mrs. Hannah Simpson, aged 81 years, who
makes home pleasant for her son, and ap-
pears like rose in full bloom. She is mar
vellously strong in body and mind, and at
tends to household affairs.
Near to Zion is the neat little cottage
where resides Mr.. Joshua Fiost SO years Of
age. He is true patriot He is able to
work little.
On the same road may be found Mr.. Ma
thaniel Goodwin, aged 81 years: He is Smart
and attractive as cedar of Lebanon.
A little beyond is the residence of Mr..
Thomas Lord, aged 50 years. He is an ideal
farmer, and hOnUrs his ancestors who set
tied on the laud which is owned by him.
Next is that just and good man, Mr.. Moses
Libby. aged S5 years, worthy OF the honor
conferred on him by his fellow citizens, Of
good report, always ready to support TIL
flag of his country. He owns good prop
erty and lives we'll
Right here lies the sacred dust Of those Of
Olden time, and as bend over and read the
names Of strangers, l learn Of one who was
shot by the Indians; and Miss TiIzah En-
cry, aged S8 years, Is ready to tell many sad
and stranee incidents that occurred In those
times which tried mems bodies as well as
their souls. This lady is well known in
society, very pleasant in spirit, and has been
q very useful person among the sick for
-seaith, and is highly respected among ~
na0rle as EIirt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01
ON THE CAPE.
Old Gentlemen VINO Yet Hoe Their
Own Rows.
From Our Correspondent

lFrom Our correspondent
CAPE ELIZABETH, Jan. %, 1890.
Mr.. Frederic Jordan is brother Of the
late w. S. Jordan, the well-known Portland
merchant. He was born in this town 50
years ago and is still an active energetic
farmer. Last summer through the haying
season he rode a moving machine to cut
about so tons of hay. besides working to rake
stack, pitch and house it ALL He employed
only one man as hired help. This winter he
is doing all the farm chores alone besides
taking care of three cows and two horses.
even having tobacco Pabit. He Is very
regular in his habits and enjoys fairly good
health. Mr.. Jordan's wife is an invalid, a
maiden sister of hers keeping house for
them.
MIR. NATHAN ABBOTT.
Mr.. Nathan Abbott is one of the smartest
octogenarians in town. Born in Wilton, N.
H., July 1905, he is nearly 50 years old.
He is widOwer and lives with his son on
the Elder Eaton place. The greater part Of
his life he has worked as machinist and
engineer in various railroad shops. He says
he feels we'll enough and smart enough to-
day to do a good Gays work and follow 1t up
in any machine shop In Portland.
Z He now cuts and splits all the fuel for the
house, takes care of a big flock of poultry,
ana In summer also plants ana cares LOT
large vegetable garden, besides cultivating
many varieties of flowers Of which he seems
especially fond. Mr.. Abbott has used tobac-
co from boy, and believes in the moderate
use Of spirits both as beverage and medi-
cine.
An occasional walk of seven or eight
miles is one of his pleasurable exercises.
In short, he Is never seen idle.
MIR. BENJAMIN DYER.
Mr.. Benjamin Dyer who owns fine farm
on the Shore Road was born in this town
just eighty years ago. Besides working his
farm, he has for many years past conducted
a milk route which takes him to the city
every morning by sunrise. His active form
and CHEEKY voice on the road might well be
be taken as belonging to a man 20 years
younger. He Is wintering a yoke OF oxen,
two horses and four cows, besides doing all
the multifarious chorse on great farm,
alone. Mr.. Dyer's face is as rudy as q
school boys, and but little wrinkled. Good
old cider, a product Of his own farm, is IA
vorite beverage Of his when hard at work,
and he has always used tobacco without
stint. Mr. Dyer is widower, an unmarried
daughter keeping house for him. He has q
sister Mrs. Jane Strout living near neigh
Dor to him, now 81 years old, who bids fair
to become, at least. nonagenarian.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01
Novelties In JeweIry.

Among the various designs in bracelet
padlocks is one representing dull gold egg
attached by slender chain.
A rich and artistic brooch consists OF Two
twist-wire interloeked circles. each with
sapphire and diamond in each corner.
a late conception in side comb headings
consists of slender gold wires arranged in
pyramid form, spanned across by slantlng
A very beautiful effect is produced by a
hairpin topped by carefully reproduced lace
work in gold, with here and there glittering
jewels.
Popular favor is accorded ring-setting
wherein circle of diamonds are, by the aid
of concealed mechanism, made to revolve
around a sapphire of magnificent lustre.
A glance at the array Of bright jewelry
worked into thousands of pretty device;
shows that, among others, the crescent de
sign, orce. so popular, is being entirely dis
caIded. Jewellers Review.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01
THE OLD FOLKS AT HOME.
Smart Men and Women who are
Marching on to a Hundred.
Four Score Years and Ten Attained
by Many,
Be Introduced to these Old People;
You will Enjoy Them.

The PRESS. like everyone else who has
had good bringing up, delights to pay re-
spect and honor to the old folks. They are
nearly at the end of the march, and as inter-
esting for what they have passed through as
for the wisdom they have gained on the pas
sage. For the enjoyment Of Others who de-
light in the old folks, the PRESS has inquired
about many Of the aged people in this part
Of the State, and from time to time proposes
to give its readers the results of that in
quiry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01

AlOAAA ulis anu 40 IL W q
they will all crowd
round you for the fun.
Having previously pre-
barred enough for each
ones turn, you thus
prevent a riot.
Now l will tell how
you make the ladder.
For first trial take a
newspaper. Cut strips
six inches wide, and
roll them on a stick a.
bout the size of a stair
rod, or in other words,
half an inch in dame
ter. After folding no
an end of one strip,
commence to roll 1t,
first marking on the
stick the place it be-
gins. A few inches
from the end of the
first piece put in an
other, and so on till the
rolls is about two inch
es thick. On the side
opposite here you
marked cut through the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01

THE PRESS
DURING
J. q q O.


The PRESS during 1890 enters upon the
twenty-eighth year of its services to the
Republican Party and to its patrons in
Western and Central Maine. At no time.in
its history has the PRESS been so prosperous
and so we'll able to give to its readers the
best service within the sphere Of Maine
newspaper. During 1890 all its facilities will
be used to the utmost to make the PRESS
stand still higher in the column of the leading
newspapers of the country. The price will
be the same as the popular price of 1889.
Six Dollars In Advance,
Seven Dollars at the end of the year. No
other paper in Maine gives SO much general,
local and county news. together with such
full and able market and marine reports for
so low price. Subscribers wishing daily
paper for special seasons may obtain the
PRESS for
Three Dollars for Six Months,
payment in advance; or If it is desired for q
shorter time. the advance price is only
Fifty Cents a Month.
When payments are not made in advance,
charges are made at the rate of Sc zen Dol
lars a year for periods from one to twelve
months. The first of the year is the time to
subscribe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01

after fruitless tri-
ais to unravel it,
"How is it done %
and W hen once
learned fills up
many a m err y
hour in these long
winter evenings.
We W i'll begin
with Jacobs Lad
der. Three or
four simple-look-
ing rolls of paper
are brough t in,
each having a long
cut in the center
of it showing it is
composed of moth
ing but paper.
Calling upon any
one in the roo m
to set up the lad
der, | take one of
rolls by both ends,
and end them
hack. Now faka
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01
IN THE FOG.
By SUSAN COOLIDGE.
rSunday School Times.

Sunday School Tlmes.l
Wells of pallld mist and gray
Wrap the world of yesterday;
Flr-fringed island, rocky cape,
Yellow sands and mountain shape,
Sun and sky, and waters blue,
All are blotted from the view.
Out to sea we blindly stare;
Did we dream that such things were?
No; untouched, and safe and sure,
All these lovely things endure;
Underneath that lowering mist,
All the blue and amethyst,
All the rocky cliffs and sea,
All the surf-lines rippling free,
Mountain forms and island green
All are there, although unseen.
If we bravely bide and wait
Through this brief eclipse OF Fate,
Smile through the unsmiling noon,
Keeping heart and hope in tune
Shadow shall give place TO sun,
And, out-stealing, one by one,
ALI the fair things mOurned IN vain
Shall be made our own again.
Dear heart, faint heart, who IN shade
Stitch, pale, perpleXed. AFRAID,
At the brief evaniShment
Of thy yesterdays content.
Courage take; Tor hope endureS,
Though little mist 0bscures,
And behind the fOg-wreaths dun
Brightens the eternal sun.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01

hold Of the strip in the center and pull out
slowly at first. To the wonder of all, yards
and yards of ladder are drawn out, regular
ladder too. with steps and sides. Gig. 81
"Let me pull the next one," will come
from all and as il by q sudden insniratinn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01

attractive to child's eve.
A nest Of boxes can be made by taking
some stl1t paper, and cutting from It num-
than the other. Fold and crease them in the
following manner: - ''-0
Place both diagonal corners together. fold
the four corners into the centar fhnn 70 Az
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01

" SChsCAs ouCn W Lut
marks thus made,
placing the points on
the diagonal lines.
Cut out the three-cor-
nered pieces, as in
Fig. 3, also across the
points A and b cut a
slit. The opposite
points, G and ID, cut