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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
: NATIONAL LAW.

\ law stands on the statute books Of
the United States that prohibits the
bringing OF skilled laborers into this
country. under a heavy fine. Acting
under this law the United States dis
irict attorney has begun action against
Il Louisville firm for bringing five
Scotch mechanics over to do their
work. The penalty is a fine Of $1,000
for each person brought into this
country,
y case very like this one has been
decided against the contractor who
built the Texas state capitol. He was
adjudged guilty and is now under SEN
tence to pay a fine of 500, 900 for i'm
porting sixty-fve expert stone-cutters
from Scotland.
These men were all skilled workmen
and honest, quiet, law-respecting men.
They took no part in strikes, riots or
civil connections, but attended strictly
to their work and kept sober. But it
was misdemeanor to import them,
which the law frowns upon.
Italian bandits, German anarchists,
Irish dynamiters, Polish and Hungar-
ian beasts in human shape may crowd
upon these shores. and there is no op-
posing them. They keep our police
busy watching to keep down their
deviltry, and cur cities in ferment over
their ceaseless agitations. They unite
in secret societies and murder our citi
zens. They defy our laws and scorn
American citizenship. But they still
come and nobody is fined for il.
And this is one Of the reasons why
people get tired of lawmakers, and fall
into the way Of thinking that we would
get along just as well without national
congress or state legislatures.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
SOMEWHAT PERSONAL.

Anna Dickinson's physicians are hopeful
of her entire recovery.
The late Lawrence Barrett was 4 member
of the Union league club and about the
only actor who ever attained membership
there.
Mrs. AmeHe Rives-Chauler has estab-
lished herself in an old-fashioned house
near Paris, which is known as the Villa
Poupadour.
The English nobility are shocked because
4 Crandniece of the Duke OF Wellington IS
obliged to earn her living by selling flowers
in London arcade.
Senator Edmunds preserves the simple
style and tastes of his country home. dresses
in plain go-to-meeting clothes and resem-
bles deacon bothered about the ways and
means of raising money for the parsons
salary.
Longfellow's favorite gem was the royal
amethyst: that deep flashing purple that
changes TO ruby by an artificial light. This
love was shared by the artist Hunt, and the
two were always looking for new specimens
of this stone.
Mr.. Hannis Taylor, whose book on the
English constitution has been SO well re-
ceived, was engaged on the work fourteen
tall, handsome man, Of an intellectual
cast Of countenance. about forty-six years
Of age.
Edward Box. in the Boston Journal, is
authority for the statement that the call
for fash" literature has decidedly fallen
off, and that whereas the last summers
trade of q publisher OF that sort amounted
to POO, 600 books, this summer he has printed
only 1900, and not sold all of them, which
is good news.
Her majesty Queen Victoria IS said to be
the largest holder OF copyrights in the
United Kingdom. Besides the Holy Scrip
lures and the book of common prayer,
which can only be printed cum privilegio,
there are the official publications, such as
the statutes. bluebooks, consular reports,
ordinance maps, etc, al of which are copy
righted.
DR. Howard Crosby always had what was
regarded as wonderful vitality. Forty-tive
years ago, when he was graduated from the
university Of the city OF New York, he was
assured by physicians that he could not
live year, as one of his lungs were de-
stroyed, and he would soon yield to con-
sumption. Yet he was one of the most
vigorous and ringing OF speakers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09

that may be of great benefit to many of the
East Texas farmers that are sQuirning
under the iron grasp of king cotton. 1t
will be seen, by taking cognizance of Mr.
Smiths report, that potatoes are raised
with great profit, and where the soil las il
is in East Texas is peculiarly adapted 10
the cultivation of potatoes the farmers will
do well to profit by the experience of the
Colorado people. Mr.. Smith said i am
raising potatoes exclusively, and for the
purpose OF preserving them l had a large
cellar. which will hold thirty tons of pota-
toes. dug in the mountain side. Instead of
pitting my potatoes l simply store them in
this cellar, sorting them and placing them
in different rooms. During the winter
season l employ a man who shifts them
from room TO room, and find that there is
little loss from decay. In regard 10 the
profits of the business, l will state that last
year put twelve acres in potatoes. The
yield was forty tons and l sold them at $40
per ton, thus realizing from the output
$1,000. The cost of cultivation amounted to
about 500. and I cleared on twelve acres Of
land $500 OF course this was an unusual.
fine crop. but my experience with agri-
cultural products land have large farm
is 10 the effect that potatoes pay better than
any other product. L is true that the mar
ket is generally over supplied with potatoes
at harvesting time but when | was unable
to find q market l went into the shipping
business on my own hook, and generally
found il profitable. -"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
PANHANDLE WHEAT,

General NJ. r. Thomas civil engineer Of
Vernon, was interviewed by What-Not,
and, in reply to question as to what the
people of Vernon are talking about. said :
Il was a Republican in Minnesota: but
have lived in Vernon until have forgotten
what | am. and [ think the rest of the
population is in the same innocuOus political
condition. At least, the late city election
developed the fact that there were three
members of the city council who did not
know that they were Republicans. But
our people know all about the wheat crop.
Last year %, 900 acres OF land in Wilbarger
county was planted in wheat and we
harvested 100000 bushels while the output
of the state was only 100000 bushels.
This year there are 100000 acres in wheat
in Wilbarger county, and we expect a Weld
give our county 2.000,0G bushels The
yield in Wilbargor, Wichita, Hardeman.
Greer and ChildreSS counties Is estimated
at 5000, 600 bushels this year. This simply
gives you an idea of the immense value of
the Panhandle as wheat country, and if
the present crop reaches the estimate the
settlement of that section is only a matter
of short time ! was in Dakota and
Nebraska when those states were beginning
the development of wheat. They are now
known as the finest wheat Couu. ries in the
world. and vet I think they are inferior to
the Texas Panhandle. Our grain is equal
10 the Nebraska grain in strength, and the
weld per acre will average considerably
more than Dakota or Nebraska. In fact I
think this wheat industry viii make the
Panhandle the richest portion of the state e
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09

public policy TO encourage the improve
ment of additions to our cities, and the
bringing of them into close relations
with the business of those cities. And
yet, without the facilities afforded by
corporations few such enterprises could
be undertaken. There are hundreds of
poor people in Fort Worth who are the
gamers by the cheap homes brought
within convenient reach of their ousi-
ness by the sub-dividing OF large
bodies OF land and the construction Of
street car lines to them. which is not
often done except by incorporated capi-
tai. Surrounded by reasonable guards
against too large authority, there is no
danger to the people from such corpo-
rations, and there is much good 10
come from them.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09

From Mr.. L. T.. Nichols. Il quill driver of
Lexington. Tenn, What-Not learns
that the Farmers Alliance Of that state is
holding on the public affairs with q tena-
ciUus grip. Mr. Nichols said: while the
farmers are now acting as one individual.
following the leadership OF the Toiler. an
agricultural paper published at Nashville,
l am fully satisfied that the demagOgues,
who are laying the tiattering JUNCTION TO
their weary souls that they can secure al
Office by forming third party, will find
that they are wasting themselves away in
a vain effort. The Noler viii probably adj
vUcate the third party idea, but the great
masses III Nthe Alliance of Tennessee are
Democratic citizens and they viii remain
Democrats until they can sing anthems
around a great white throne OF eternity,
plaStelcd with Democratic platforms. They
elected Mr.. Buchanan because ne was a far
mer ana L SOUND Democrat. He has made
an excellent governor. IS broad gauged
man and made strictly Democratic can
vass. As yet. ne IS not committed on the
sub-treasUy Vagary but believe that he
VIII Strenuously oppose the measure. All
of the thinking farmers Of the state arc
fully cogniZant of the perniciouS tendencies
chimcrical illusions and class legislations
embodied in the plan, and the c0lserva-
tive element viii doubtless prevail In
Mississippi the farmers are somewhat
fanatical over the scheme, but think thai
discussion will kill II before il can wedge
into any state that IS naturally Demo
cratic
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
TIE AnCHIeAN ELECTION.


Mr.. L. D. Cobb, treasurer of the Land
mortgage company Of Charlotte, Mich,
with i branch operating in Fort Worth,
was met by What-Not at one of the hotels
yesterday, and is highly pleased with Texas
and Fort Worth. While a branch of his
business is located here his business keeps
him in the North, and he only visits Fort
Worth at long intervals. Speaking of
Texas. he stated that collections were bet
ter here than in any state i'll the Union.
After talking TO a considerable length about
Texas and the stateSs future during which
conversation he spoke in terms of praise of
the progress ana enterprise of the state,
Mr.. Cobb, in answer to a question as to the
political situation in Michigan, said:
Michigan is naturally Republican state:
but the election last fail indicated that the
people Were tired of nigh tariff and pro-
lection. ! see, however, that the election
Tuesday resulted in 4 plurality of 5000 for
the Republican candidates: but, as this
election was only for supreme judge and
regent of the university, it is hardly i cri-
teriOn to estimate the result in 1902 II the
tariff issues is dominant in the next cam
paign it will have I great weight with the
Michigan public. and may result in Demo-
cratic victory. The silver issue is at pres
ent somewhat obscure; but | am of the
opinion that the majority of the people are
in favor of compulsory coinage. An issue
of this kind will. of course. result in
strength TO the Republican party. the posi-
ton of which has always been against free
silver =
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
TIE MANUFACTURE or CLOTHING.

Meeting Mr.. II. j. Leszinsky. connected
with the Levy, Newberger & Co. clothing
lnanufactory of Louisville, Ky. What-Not
asked: do you think that clothing man
ufacturing establishment would pay in Fort
WORTH
He replied: ''If it was operated by prac-
teal men ii undoubtedly would be pay
ing investment: but it viii take consider
able money to operate such an institution
With s75,0 600 capital and the cutters and
machines. Z medium quality of clothing
can be manufactured with profit: but |
am of the opinion that fine grades cannot
be manufactured in Texas with any de-
gree Of success. The competition. of the
East IS intense. skilled labor cannot be
procured in Texas at the same price that
it is had in the East, and the raw material
is greatly enhanced in value by the time
it arrives in Texas. These things would
place Fort Worth at a disadvantage in
manufacturing fine grades; but medium
grades are more profitable and not so ex-
pensive TO manufacture. =
What-Not: What steps should Fort
Worth take 10 secure clothing manufac-
tory?''
Mr.. Leszinslzy: i do not think Eastern
men would think Of coming 10 Texas IN
less a considerable bonus was advanced
or site with buildings on it was offered
is an indUcement. Again. l DO not think
that the manufacture of clothing, connected
with another business. would prove sue
cessful. This IS demonstrated by the
Blankeuship x Blake failure at Dallas: but
some OF YOUR business men could organize
: company aud 60 into the business This
IS probably the only way in which Your
city will secure au institution OF this kind. ="
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
EDMUSDs' RESIGNATION.

a resignation from the United States
senate is rare event, and il is gener-
ally connected with promotion to a
higher Office, or to one whose duties
are raore agreeable with the special
talents of the resigning senator. 1t is
not known that any such motives as
these have led Senator Edmunds to
quit his seat in the senate that he has
filed 50 ably for quarter of century,
and upon which he appeared TO have
had life tenure. It may be that there
is deal by which he Is to be put on the
supreme judicial bench. Judge Brad
ley is reported to be very feeble, and it
is feared that he viii not live long.
Looking forward to the election OF q
Democratic president next year. and
the probable death of Judge Bradley
during a Democratic administration,
which would put another Democratic
lawyer on the supreme bench, it may
be that this is the first move to guard
against any such an awful calamity, by
having Bradley resign and Edmunds
appointed in his place
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
Texas Weather Report,

~u,C'al TO the Gazette.
GALVESTON. Ten. April S.-The atmos-
pherl, pressure IS quite uniform to the
eastward Of the Mississippi, where the
barometer Is about 3O.2. y storm Of con
siderable intensity is central this morning
over Nebraska. Wyoming, Colorado and
Kansas. In Tie central part Of which the
barometer stands 2gA The temperature
h., liseu generally throughout the country,
,>y,pt over the New England and middle
Nt.ai-l- states. where il has changed but
s.l.htiy. and ufCr he extreme Northwest,
where il Is hcginuiug to fall slowly. The
directions of The winds are governed by the
storm. which is central over the central
Rocky mountain slope. except over the At
lau.lc and Nnw England states, where they
IL westerly No precipitation Of any
rcusequeuc. llS occurred during the past
twenty -four hours.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09

The artesian water company viii drill IN
arteSian well II the NatatoriUu. 1t Is the
intention TO go $50 fees and get the same
flow Obtained by the brewery.
The furniture was being put il the new
home of the k.IkS YESTERDAY The building
viii be elegantly fitted up. The ElkS pro
pose 10 do their share Of entertaining visit
OrS 70 This city.
}. @ Eddy. who IS largely interested in
Fort Worth property, left yesterday for
Sioux Falls, :. ID. He said before
leaving that he considered Fort
Worth in better condition now
than ever before. The packery. brewery.
cotton mill, iron works. good crops ana
prosperity Of the cattle have put Fort
Worth in good position to become the great
city Of Texas.
George 3. Hendricks has returned from
an extended visit TO the East. feeling san
guine Of Fort Worth's future under the
conditions which Will soon exist in tinan-
cial ceuterS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09

THE long promised history Of the
Confederacy by Jefferson Davis is now
published and the agents are kept busy
furnishing copies to subscribers. Mr.
Davis Is historic figure and the
prominent part he occupied in the Sc
ccssion movement gives weight 10
whatever he has written relative to il.
Previous to the great civic contest this
great leader had been recognized for
his military skin and his attainments
in state craft He served with dis
tinction in the Mexican war, was after
ward United States senator, and ap-
pointed by Franklin Pierce secretary
OF war, everywhere showing extraordi-
nary capacity. Mr. Davis wisely waited
until the heat OF passion, the almost
inevitable resentment that failure and
I sense Of wrongs engendered, and
wrote the history of crisis in the ma
ton Is dispdsSionately as was possible.
No student OF national life can afford
to know only one side. and it has been
the misfortune that in the quarter OF
century that has elapsed since the
close OF the war no Southern historian
has had hearing. The prominence
Of Mr. Davis, his known ability and his
recent death coAspire to make this
work valuable. 1t IS bequest
TO his comrades, Il record by
an intelligent participant, and
written apparently with an in
tention of fairness. The book should
find 4 place in every well stocked
library whatever the individual prefer
ence. Its value does not depend on the
war history alone, but as the author
deals with events in the earlier days OF
the republic, it becomes as easy to
trace 10 it, source the honest belief OF
those who held 10 and sacrificed prop
erty and life for the maintenance of the
right Of secession. The work is in two
volumes, and in various styles Of bind
inc more or less elegant, but all sub
stantial and creditable to the publish
crs. In conjunction with the issuance
of this work, and a companion TO it, is
i memorial volume prepared by his
WIFE This work has been a labor OF
love and has been conscientiously per-
formed. This memoir is the only au
thentic one. To il Mrs. Davis has given
her personal attention, reading and
correcting proof, as they came from the
press. To know the inner life OF men
who have figured conspicuously in the
worlds history is always desired as in
no other way do We see the springs OF
action and the motives at work. Mrs.
Davis has written adignifed, lovingr re-
cord Of her husbands daily life, and thus
she has contributed valuable matter for
future historians. Jefferson Davis
Short History Of the Confederate States
and Mrs. Davis Memorial Volume are
contributions to Southern literature
that Will have an enduring place.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
4 Half Million Eeady.


Secretary Proctor stated whilei in Mobile.
Ala. on the Goth that ii would be impossible
TO concentrate even 10000 men on any coast
point in case of emergency. The secretary
certainly forgets that this whole country is
per Sc Il grand standing army, and when
the emergency arises this the people Will
demonstrate L may be impossible TO con
centrate 10000 regulars, but ii would only
be necessary to ship the required arms to
any given point and call from the president
for recruits the emergency might demand
and have an army OF half million within 4
week notice from our own southern cline ;
men to, who could be relied upon and men
who could be pittcd against any regulars q
foreign power might send over in case prop
erly skilled officer should be placed over
them.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
GAZETTE WHAT-N0T.
Wooden Mills and Clothing
Manufactures in Texas.
THE ALLIANCE IN TENNESSEE.
Michigan Naturally a Republican State.
Potatoes n Profitable Culture in
Colorado-The Great Wheat Belt
of Texas-Otller News.
WOODEN MILLS IN TEXAS.

Meeting Mr. Overton, of the Kentucky
wooden mills of Louisville, Nhat-Not in
terrogated him in regard TO the outlook
for the manufacture of woolens in Texas.
He said: Texas presents an excellent
field Tor the establishment OF cotton mills,
but I am afraid that wooden mills will
prove Improbable in Texas, especially in
the: manufacture of the coarser grades,
such as jeans. It may be that certain
fabrics would prove profitable, but we are
now manufacturing jeans almost eX-
ciusively, and our margin is very close.
We probably have better facilities Tor
manufacturing goods than any mill il
Texas could possibly have, and yet the
business pays a very small! interest. How
ever, if the manufacturers can secure
water power they will save considera-
bic sum. and this may assist the indus
Try. If Austin secures the dam that is
now being agitated l see no reason why
that city could not manufacture woolens
al some profit"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
CARTER HARRISON.

CARTER HARRISON, an alleged
Democrat. beat the Democratic nomi-
nee for mayor Of Chicago by running
as an Independent, and drawing off
enough Democratic votes to let in the
Republican candidate. Mr.. Connor Of
Dallas also beat the Democratic candi-
date. but he has the advantage Of Har-
rison, FOR he Will draw the salary him
self, instead Of throwing it into the
hands Of the enemy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09

A. y. Starr to Carmeio Barbuza,
lot ,. block y, fuckers addj-
NJ. r. L0mer and E. n Bro3!.uan
10 ". D. Hail. 50X95 feet in cas-
half Of block %. fuckers add
lion ......-...... ..-.-.-......-.
j. II. Lynch. by j. c. Richardson,
sheriff, TO L. +. &. Nash, c1ii-
vidod half interest in lot /. block
=. Hirshtield addition -...-.....-
Edgar Braz to Thomas Waters. all
interest in 2l3 acres of land I'D
James Sharp go acre survey,
deed in partiti0n.....---....-...
Y. { Womack. e. uX. to Henry r.
Long. POO acres of land i'm John
HibDinS $40 acre suivey........
Frank I. Mccarthy 10 Mrs.
Percy e. DESC, lot2, block 8,
Edwards heirs addition. .........
f. NJ. Marplc. ct uy. 10 \. ! Div
son. 50XlOO on Live Oak Street
near BluI...................-.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09

WITH but one exception the Texas
cities gave Democratic maiorities
where party lines were drawn in Tues
days election. The exception was
Dallas, where the Democratic nominee
for mayor was beaten by an Indepen-
dent. The quality Of the Dallas Denoc-
racy has never been above suspicion.
Now il is very far below suspicion.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-09
REALTY AND BUILDING.
A PARTY OF NEW WORKERS NOW
ON THEIR WAY HERE.
Several Good Trades Made-Why Fort
Worth will be Prosperous Beyond
Observation-Disclosures Great We'll.

Several good sized transfers We're re
corded yesterday, one of the sales made
being 10 . resident Of the state of New
York Agents say that deals Will be
many and good sized in few weeks.
\ party of Eastern capitalists let
New York Tuesday with EOrl Worth As
their destination, but they will stop a.
several points in other states before CON-
ing here. These gentlemen come TO Fort
Worth 10 see the city and with view Of