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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
LEE RIDDLE, GRASEURY,
FavOrs the Law AS 1t Now Stands With
One Exception.



Aug 20. 1891.
| Editor Gazette.
Answering YOUR communication of the
| PIT inst. In reference to section 10 of the
| alien land law passed bv the last legisIa-
| tilre. have to say that some mouth ago I
wrote and ad published in nv home paper.
tine ,i,.arbliv News, an article on the said
| law. would have given it to the daily
| press. but not wishing TO court state noto-
lriety ant feeling that nv duty extended no
further than 10 defend my position anon
the people who sent ne 10 the legislature.
only presented my views to the eople OF
the Fortieth representative district. Now
that YOU have so icitcd an opinion shall
tr,. 10 secure q COPY Of that letter and favor
,ou with ii. | have no copy n W in nv
possession. but for, fear tina l shall be
unable TO get the letter referred TO will
briefly answer your questions in the ord r
in which I ii L them.
! am in favor of the law as il now
stands 18th one exception.
. The amendment / sgcest is 10 allow
persons having heretofore made loans 10
renew their loans il they are unable 10 nav
the principal at date OF maturity.
3 No. No man with any brains could
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06

no sympathy or respect tor policy that TO
secure sC-callcd cheap money would NOR
gage and place under deeds Of trust Jhoa-
sands OF farms anG millions of acres Of ua-
improved laudS IN this state 10 alien i'll
dividuals. companies and corporations who
have no interest in our welfare and pro-
gress-on'y rs they are pccuuarily benc-
titc,t--and who are not the friends Of our
institutions or subject to our laws.
believe il would be to the
interest of Texas if all foreign capital WAS
Withdrawn Instead Of remaining money
lenders they may turn land spectators: in
stead of having money 10 lend they may
turn us out tenants To vote. and coutro.
LEGISLATION in their own interest ''RcpuU-
lies wants frcehOlders and not landlords and
tenants Great Britain now controls tho
price of cur agricultural products.
They should not be allowed 10 own our
farms, control our labor and dictate lcgisla-
ton. which results in my Judgment will be
possible if the alien land law is repealed or
materially changed. +. ID. RENTEo.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
f. ID. RENFRO. BURLESON.
Favors tue Spirit. but Texas Farms should
be owned by TEXANS
BURLEsoN. JOHNSON COUNTY. TEX.
sept. /, 1891.

sept J. 1891
Editor Gazette.
Replying to yours OF August y request
ing an expression rom me either favorable
or unfavorable of section 10 of the alien
land law, and other questions in regard TO
III Ia and its effect, upon the interests
OF the state. | have TO say that | favor the
spirit of the law, al ould fl or only such
changes OF amendments Is will rive it
force and effect | favor Il law that w Il
prohibit aliens acquiring and holding
land in this state for any length
of time. / think Texas farms
should be owned by Texans. ana the farmer
Of Texas Il freebooter and not the tenant
of an alien landlord. And in my Judgment
10 prevent aliens from plastering this state
over with mortgages 10 secure the return of
money loaned at S and 10 per cent interest
Will do much TO preserve 10 the farmers of
this state the land they cultivate Facility
for borrowing at and 10 per cent IS no
favor TO farmers, ion borrowing causes
speculation and hankruptS five men
where it increases the income Of one At
the present low prices of agricultural pro-
ducts there is not q farmer in Texas who
makes ) per cent on his lands, stock and
farming implements. and vet, strange to
say, there are men who would have us be-
lieve this so-called cheap money will secure
great prosperity and wealth TO our people,
when in reality TO the wealth
pIOuuIAIIs CLdSS IL VA CAUSE us
tress and bankruptcy in the
end. When the principal. interest
and all expenses are finally settled, Texas
will ihaye paid back two dollars for
every one received. No Turner can pay
and 10 per cent for money TO improve his
farm or increase his lands.
Kansas, for the last fifteen years, has
been made to prosper and her resources
developed just i'll the same way these men
propose TO develop Texas and if reports be
true there are no more debJ-ridden farm
ers in the United States than
are the Kansas farmers | have
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
G. Il. GERALD, WACO.
Favors Striking Out the Word Hereto
fore" in Section 10.

Editor Gazette.
In reply TO your circular can say that
am opposed to repeating the law, but favor
amending by striking out the word hereto
fore" il section 10. This would enable
aliens to continue loans on land. but would
compel them 10 close out III six years all
lands that would fail TO them by fore
closure. Do not believe that borrowing
money from aliens is as great bless
iYg as some think, for the commissions,
etc, that go to the agents who negotiate
the loans run up the interestto about what
others loan for. and then this class of loans
are made upon long time, and believe that
more men have been injured than bene-
fitted by borrowing money on long time.
DO not know the intent of those who origi-
mated the law. but # not amended its re-
suits would be TO drive foreign capital out
Of the state. Have no doubt but what the
legislature will amend. but if does not, DO
not believe any injury Will result TO the
state generally, but individuals who owe
money TO aliens that they can never pay
VIII be sold out 4 little earlier. Respect
fully, G. B. GERALD.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
I. j. TILSON. MERIT.
Willing to Bear Portion of the Respon-
sibility and Abuse.

MERIT, HUNT COUNTY, Ten Aug 81, 1891.
Editor Gazette.
1 shall take pleasure in answering your
interrogations in reference to the ''alien
land law"
Before answering your questions. how
ever, allow me TO briefly refer to the history
OF the legislation upon this law in the last
legislature. BY referring to the house
journal you will see on page 81 that the first
bill on this subject-bill No. 42-was intro
duced by myself, the second bill. No. SIS.
page IS, was introduced by Mr.. Gossett of
Kaufman county. the third bill, No. 49,.
page 50, was introduced by Mr.. Hodges of
Lamar county. The bill that passed, how
ever was committee substitute for ali
three bills. So you see if this law is wrong
and vicious all the blame should not attach
to the distinguished gentleman from Kauf
man county, but l. as an humble farmer
member of the Twenty-second legislature,
am willing to bear my part of the response
bility aud abuse too. Mr.. Editor, l will
simply say that did all in my power TO Sc
cure the passage of this measure, and have
no apologies to make and no desire 10
change my vote upon the bill as passed.
l favor section 10 because l believe that
American soil should be owned by Ameri-
can citizens-by men who know something
OF our form of government and have ven
GRAFTON for the same-by men who under
stand something Of our republican and
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
R.F. ROGERS. PALESTINE.
Opposed to Alien Ownership of Lands,
Either by Firms or Corporations.
PALESTINE. ANDERSON COUNTY. TEX,

Aug 81, 1891.
Editor Gazette:
III reply to yours asking for my views
upon the ''aien land law" | submit the
following: Without going into details. and
emitting numbers. vii! say that | am op-
posed 10 the alien ownership of land. either
by individuals. firms or corporations.
!. Because | believe il to be detrimental
to the best interests of the state. and if per-
mitted to go on unchecked would ulti-
mately seriously threaten IF il does not
now our civil and political institutions.
, / oppose II because the platform of my
party. i'll state convention assem- bed. speaks
out against II.
3 ! AIN opposed to alien ownership OF
land, on the principle that no one should bo
allowed TO own the land III country ex-
cept those who are willing and capable OF
becoming citizens. and who Will swear ale
glance TO our government, and be allied
with Il foreign foe.
DO not thin the intention of the law
was TO exclude foreign capital from the
state, but TO prevent foreign" ownership
of land.
The effect of the law will cause some
temporary embarrassment. but will event
ually result in great good TO the country;
the unjust and unnecessary TRADE against
the law by the daily press of the state has
done more, infinitely more, towards this
embarrassment than the practical effects OK
law itself
You may be assured that the alien land
the law has come TO stay. Yours truly, -
B; Bssrns.
SuSscn DC. tsssttft Weekly GAZETTE
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
JOHN II. COCHRAN, DALLAS.
Think, 1t Unconstitutional and Void. De
f-ciivc ana TOO Severe.
DALLAS. Tx. Aug. % 1891.

~.
''''''N>' tx Aug = 1881.
''a|.l-'.
0.. W .u.' / nave no inclination 10 have
d. El" appear IN print. Yet realizing the
.' 'a.' 'ne puoac Is entitled TO r!e opin-
"i those who were and may tai an cX-
'ta Session be actors in matters Of vital
-'.ra~r fu the whole people Of Texas. !
'".-.-.E respond to your polite request Of
'H" gath Hs' To give Nou. and through your
.".r paper he puDAc. my views on the
presses a.rru .aud law.
|.- answer questions ! and ) together,
'-N... "Alc You Ia favor of the law Is II
s..-- 81 not, what amendment would
S.. rtH-rri-
".... unulun inc .lw Is 1t now stands IS
defective and too severe. and too
, 'rsl''ru-. nut on account Of mai erial
'..'" % Us caption or title is uUcOUStitU-
''. ANA void. Section b, article Of the
r..'Hi'on reads. No bill
contain more than one subject, which
... %. n>preSSed IN its title" The tide
''i., alien land law reads. An act 10
amend ut.e articles ami 10, and 10 add
a'.as lol. loh, Toe. led. Zoe. lDf, log and
-'-- and 10 repeal all laws in conflict here.
N- on VIII observe hat the subject IS
tltn"u ~ the title OF tins aCt, nor does
..iE what II proposes TO amend. An
d. p. tUenu title g. article 9 and 10" of
"... Not OF The revised civil statutes of
..... is nothing IN the title intimating its
being to prohibit aliens from own
E HuaS in Texas. 50 in my opinion the
".-- he declared Unconstitutional and
II so, then i mas done all the posi-
harm without accomplishing any of the
' results anticipated by its author.
section 10 of the ACT is too severe and far
'-...lg, Under this section no corpora
'r. with an aiieH stockholier could own
-F Hna in Texas for any purpose Under
manufacturing establishment could be
oa- in Texas if one Of the stockholders
E.- au alien, for the deed 10 the company
'e land on which 10 erect the mauufac-
'.', would be void. And since people sell
q 30 aNpcnd thcir money in placing stately
l..lnss and costly machinery on other
;. pcs land. l assume that it prac-
.y inhIbits the building of large
t needed manufactures in Texas.
.s l DO not believe TO be the policy Of
.aas, nor DO / believe il to be TO the inter-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
ALVIN c. OwSLEy, DENTON.
Dues Not Think He Could Benefit the
People by Giving His Views.
DENTON. DENTON COUNTY. TEN.
I

Editor Gazette.
DEAR SIK-Your favor of yesterday, So
Letting an expression from Inc on the allen
land law is just received.
thank YOU for the courtesy of your kind
remembrance. but | cannot see how al ex-
preston from NE en- that subject would in
any manner benefit the people of Texas, and
l am not trying 10 gain any notoriety by
rushing into print. Many, more able than
myself. Will be glad of an opportunity to
express their views III your excellent paper,
and / will not be missed by remaining silent
Very respectfully, ALVIN G. OwsLxY.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
DAVE DERDEN, HILLSBORo,
Fsvors the Law as it Now Stands-Not In
tended to Exclude Foreign Capital.
HMLsBoRo. HILL COUNTY. TEX,
Aug. IS, 1891
ditor Gazette.

Editor Gazette.
Complying with your request in yout let
ter of the 9th inst. with reference to the
alien land law, and in reply wish 10 say in
answer to your first interrogatory:
l am in favor of the law as it now stands,
and in answer to your third question, the
law was never intended to exclude foreign
capital from this country. as the ninth sec
ton of the act plainly tells you the law
with regard to alien ownership of personal
property is the same as it has been since
the act of February, 1854, by the Fifth leg
stature, and on the same conditions aliens
can own and deal in personal property rs
before, they are not prohibited from loan
ing money in Texas by the millions and at
as low rate of interest as they please, as
some ignorantly charge. and secure same by
mortgages on and ownership of personal
property.
The object of the law is to allow and en-
couragethe freest trade and exchange DOS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
j. T. ROWLAND. RICHARDSON.
Thinks 1t Should Have Been Passed Ten
Years Ago.
RICHARDSON. DALLAS COUNTY. TEN.
/ ,

Editor Gazette.
SlR-As you request my views on the
alien land law as passed by the last legisla-
ture, | Will say that I think ii a good
law and have no suggestions to make
in regard to il. think if II had
been passed ten years ago it would
have been better for the country
As to your third question. il was not M
derstood to exclude foreign capital from the
stale. but to prevent foreigners from ac-
quiring title to lands in the stale. ! do not
think the law affects loan association IL any
great extent. as they only advance 10 per
cent of the value OF the property, and in
for the property. Loan associations are
hurtful 10 the state. They can be- traced in
any country by the desolation they leave
IL is only necessary To look ut Kansas 20
prove the evil effects of borrowing money
J. T. ROWLAND
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
CT. CONNELLEE, EASrLAND.
Does Not Care to Give an Expression of Ills
Views. and Declines
EAsrLAHD, EAsTLAND COUNTY. Ten, !

Aug. ~. 1921.
Editor Gazette
DEAR SIR-Your esteemed favor of the
9th inst is at hand | am much obliged to
you for the compliment implied in seeking
my opinion on the allen land law and for
the courtesy extended me in offering me the
use of Your valuable space in giving my
views on the law. But as | seek no news
paper nOtoriety. and do not believe that the
public would be benefited by an express
sion of my views, must respectfully de-
cline your kind offer. Wishing
you success. and again thanking you for
your courtesy, l am, as ever, yours truly,
c. L. CoSNFLIEE
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
I. DoGGETT. MCKINNEY.
Thinks the Law Is Too Sweeping In Its
Effects

Effects
MCKINNEY COLLIN COUNTY TEX,
Aug. *. 1891.
fog Gazette
DEAR SIR Ia answer 10 yours Of August
%. Hna.i say hat ] favor as | voted N the
3 .rG'. -eecuud legislature for an alien lard
..s. am rather inclined 10 believe after
..Hr. uuru"" GciibcratiUn that the law as
Fl. 3 BIS us ttmIiedly during the closing
10. last le-ISiaturaj is too Sweepiu"
B.. .'- .H-.''E. ] thIaa IN amendment which
w.n.. .uy alien loan companies the right
f.f-"na..se al their foreclosure sales and
compel ne. them 10 ali"udte the lands so
nrr'.snG uy them within reasonable
.w.. say five or SIX years. would be
-.ga just and a the same time would
prevent am accumulation Of Texas lands in
%" hands Of such corporations. and ut the
g' r5.ar would restore confidence in
I-Ft~ Investments, and in 4 great measure
r0"Hrr The scare that seems 10 have pos
srr-n alien investors in Texas securities.
..-un,,ta.s. j. /. DoUGEIr
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
II II. GOSSETT, KAUFMAN,
Must Decline for the Present on Account
of Pressing business.

KAUFMAN, KAUFMAN COUNTY. TEN.
Aug. =, 1891.
fur Dgz.tte.
uIN. NiE-Your favorof the 27th instant,
+. which YOU do me the honor TO request
mr. views on the meaning, intent. conse-
...a..-, etc. Of article 10 OF the alien land
-l. g.,..yrd
r.rret that press Of court duties in
81 Luir and other East Texas counties
~ demand my whole time tor the next
,u. Gays rr two weeks. and / viii be de-
,..t 'A" opportunity to give that detailed
3D.. au'-iacrate attention that your iuquir-
u.s. invite Suue of my views touching
....- subject may be- found in the News Of
. Instant in an interview of the 32d IN
s..n'. If Eou care 10 reproduce that. or
H parts u same as may he relevant. it
SSH u. yv authority. and l viii take pleas
.ra.. .lrribUtug to the discussion of this
s..n,. .u THE GAZETTE, ON my return Is
au.,e Indicated. Yours truly.
NJ. II. GOssETT.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06

KAUFMAN, KAUFMAN COUNTY. TEN. !
The sun., 1891-07-05

fully protected against vital injuries. Each
WbsS pad in And
E ss !hS
right arm curved above and in front OF his
ping motion. y. The Object. Of each principal is
The duel usually lasts iliteen minutes. or iii
one Of the priacipals receives & severe wound.
hssS ar Ss dGis q hs s4
me mos. ieseiusting M par. of the the due! to the
ne Is Ms
s oaetsd TT ends no sna allies lbs
give typical
:o.n As IS. umpss as sss Ssh:!
dr Tho EGh to his
Srrsn bssond hs se " Viii s dGS
must also hold bis face Guitss, i%,movabls
opn.r,H.ty to enter SI another duel aa usIaly
$'s .ss parIsS ss $"S =:
usasR u al svss f6s nsRa h
properly hs e reinststed in full favor. The
5 Ss Yhc c9 hs snSsn b retire; hs %
Thsy vary in severity. from the laying open OF
cheek TO The sliclng on OF nose, In 1886
Lsipsio Green Cap. known as AT Acht-und-
dusls. suffered me emgPHtation Of the last inch
snapped up, Ho made his examination In a
sSay
TOP OF the head smell iriehtiuliy OF iodoforn
and render the wounded man SO tremendously
that there is comfortable room only for him
alone In the cafe or on his side Of the street.
The provoca!ion for duel is usually general
cosp.. a6 as between. .Amsrican' college Societies.
Is Keen. and celTain leaders In each corps are
understood to be ready to hold no the rsputa-
I1a made q 70 as pis men aTsiss mem Of Their sss
This may be done in business way. Usually.
however. q man spelling for Q night with
member Of a rival CORPS steps on his toe In q
his beer. or picks up 6all from his billiard
liar" 10 not used at ~ In these purely arti-
paratively harmless expression. II none OF
the occasions. Indicated should present Itself.
tho man spoiling for q fight would simply
oa msetirR him. would fall up against him.
Thsn, a conversation something like this
woVW,d M a1,aSw; 40 sou m.an2"
II have no intention Of explaining
That is Indecent; aud won't have IT,"
"Theu you needn't have H."
II demand satisfaction. Please give mo
Very agreeable" and the other student
produces q card, Then each student gets .
s sssn on hs
student aSds amusement IS Il bilissas. SSWltSsa.
The sun., 1891-07-05

.As % ssss IS and sas's: !. i: ss :.,s
.s q 'S%s Tssf sna .ssl.. SSs. qss. 81. =.
psndeps rubbing Of aisssss Ia iistis circles on
tss s:9lsh 3s oos Ad 0oa and every ene
TaS ss. ss..nS som 4 great hn do1sss.
yainly for some stable object on which 10 rest
DfI S b.ss on sss s +: 1:
sR H st .: a pc g. s' rsn hs
becomes satisfied. the strong arm ot the. code
him %Sss ,% sad he shPsa
beer waltz q ordered bT, the President. and ali
the s,ndsnts break G1s IN ~ gut.
roilns sWels After the rss rs or second stsnas
ever! one relieves hImseii, OF the e1sriion of
Ia" isy minp,es Of this csnses the iresh:
t. s 4 hs sssH . sa snS In
hess .Sa dozen ess sSss ssr seS s:; =
etioustie. Hsalth is drunk. specially" drSSs.
and quite, ,specalIy drunk. These erada:
Az H. sS' ISr iSEsa Sns,ies. !s y'':.
glasses Of beer TO one persons health without
6sSomas in bis Htssn,ons By
ceremonies have abat6d dr ceased. ne may
find good and varied exouees for drinking
three times as many glasses ss there are stu
a beer duel g also an all.around and ever
timely excuse for drinking more. A student
an umpire is appointed: Ems. asei. drsi. and
tho Ds' fhs Ta sussn. SS S
owed his pint i Victorious. The Ensek Of
winning consist largely In the ability to bring
the Bie,.hin0e up while the last OF the beer
is going down. Tho duel Is honest. as 10 all
other drinking at Kneips or dsinking bout:
drinks every drop In his glasa. and to prove II
turns the glass upside down on the table the
instant he takes II from his lips. This 10 q |
matter OF high honor. Few persons who drank |
10 the German American Kns slpe IN the Berlin |
the perfect scorn with which the Germans re- |
garLcd an American student caught trying to |
slip tho last lew swallows in his glass under |
tho table.
TO certain extent the President has It In |
his power to regulate the amount student
must drink. he has judicial as wall MS admin
latrative functions ana Is wont to intict penal
lies galore on men guilty Of any infrlneement
Of the code or drin King etiquette in general. A
student interrupting q speech or snlamander
nm CO is condemned to drink one pro p0tl.d."
that Is. ono pint OF beer, without once remov- |
The sun., 1891-07-05
An OPHIDIAN SINDBAD.
Handicapped by Tin Old Man or the Ses.
Il Meets ITS Fate.

Handicapped by n Tin Old Man OF the Sea,
II Meets IT'S Fate.
HANCOCK. N. Y. June 2s.-The killing Of .
rattlesnake Is a by no means rare occurrence
anywhere hereabout but Joseph Drake killed
one the other day 80 much out OF the ordinary
run that people are talking about 1t yet
Drake was walking by Tyler's Switch. on tho
New York. Ontario and Western Railroad. when
he saw q movement in the grass. He stood
sill "a moment and presently u rattlesnake
came slowly ont OF tho tall grass. Drnke did
not make any movement, and the snake came
on. but SO slowly rs t, excl o brakes wonder.
When the snakes body WAS half way out OF the
grass Drake uoticed that there was something
attached 10 thu reptile which WAS retarding ils
movements. He Killed the snake, and disoov-
cred thai IL hnif-rint tin cup was last 10 the
rnttier. The handle OF the cup sncircled tho
snRkes body nt the middle. The cup WaI
mouth upward and was half iull OF water. The
snake had n starved appearance from the head
down to whrre tho handle Of the cup encircied
rusty and the handle wei embedded in the
nection between the rattler and the cup is that
al at some time. somewhere. the snake. while
prowling around for prey. had crawled through
inc handle Of the tin cup until It came to where
its body was too largo to get further. The
snake could not back out. because the scales
on It's skin would catch against the sides OF the
handle aud prevent n backward movement. So
the ratt Ter became an ophdian Sindhnd Juggling
o tin Old Man OF the sea about with 1t until
Drake came 10 the rescue md killed II. The
snake was three l, ct long and had six rattles.
The sun., 1891-07-05

tends two moro lectures and dsvotes three
more hours to memorlztng the coach's notes.
which he swallows at home with III. eyes on
tho waste OF notes among the dishes. he reeites
to tho coach what he has learned; and then
still q. Them. At 1870 he crawls into bod ior
Sixteen. seventeen. and eighteen hours daily
ls Eis allowance Of straniGG head. HI lace
sSk MI sp aw
Only the splendid constitution which the turn
ing OF his early school days cnve him prevents
den. Three days before examination Le
conch's notes, pays his hill for two hours daily
carr, him through the labyrinth Of proles.
so,ial inGuisiion. At about n nom ~ a OF the day y,
q creased. ii-iittine, drcss suit. a Big, opera
hat. and white kid gloves. which tear whom he
IN sSis nocndsy regatta p to pay lis ante-sxsm. ia exam
ills Old chums they gaze admirinsly yot pity.
'nslK Foor ss FIT lsioM %pd = liz; ns was a tank.
asn h' IL dss S asy hs
Ssaale leads him to tho I,tle hall In In which
three professor, one % Ter each subject; sly a. q
es wss ss asd sSaf. Thsy
1uested to take a chair. and as ho sinks Into 1t
the last ves,Iges o! the GERMAN student ehi seem
seems 90 @ to srnR in o saturs @ he pe- ,
hand OF anxiety. The hand which has swung
vest. The voice which has proclaimed the he-
gnn,ns Of the reGn Of at the
s% wSeSse e e. Rt" :Sea n sS sH thss