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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Washing Feet as - Marriage Ceremony.

Washing Feet as y Marriage Ceremony.
Washing the feet seems to be intimately
connected with weddings. In the old Ro-
man days the feet of the bride and bride
groom were washed after the ceremony
had been performed. The custom of wash
ing the brides feet does not seem to have
been SO prevalent as that of washing the
bridegroom's. Wood, in his wedding
Day in All Ages" only gives one instance
of the former. He says, Among the an
cient Poles the bride walked three times
round fire, then sat down and washed
her feet" He refers more frequently to
washing the bridegroom's feet.
In India the daughter of Brahmin is
dressed by her father in festive dress, and
washes the bridegroom's feet. the brides
mother pouring out the water for that pur-
pose. In Malabar the bridegroom's feet are
washed by a young relation; and in some
parts of Java the bride, as a sign of her
subsection, kneels and washes the feet OF
the bridegroom when he enters the house.
Somewhat analogous customs prevail
among the agricultural classes of the east
of Scotland. The actual ceremony is fall
ing somewhat into desuetuje, though the
"feet washing" is still the name given to
an evening of hilarious enjoyment preced-
ing the marriage by day or two. The
practice is common in the north of Scot
land both in relation to bride and bride
groom, and SO far as the latter is concerned
usually gives rise to some horse play
Chambers Journal
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Tail Lights.

Morgan Jones. president of the Fort
Worth and Denver, went up to Seymour
and Dundee yesterday.
j. w. Dickinson, superintendent of car
service of the st. Louis Southwestern.
with headquarters at TeXarkana, is in the
city
H. NJ DeHart, general agent of the Den
YER who has been quite i'll for some time,
has recovered sufficiently to appear on the
streets.
Arthur Prickett, formerly conductor on
the Texas and Pacific, running out of Fort
Worth, but now running train on the
Mexican Central, out of Ell Paso, is in the
city visiting friends.
II. C. Hinchey and Lynn Boyd, special
artists of the Cotton Belt, who have been
i'll the city for several days gathering ma
terial for an illustrated book of Texas, in
which Fort Worth will occupy prominent
place, leave for other points on the line
this morning.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03

She was very deliberate about stopping q
Woodward avenue car, and still more so
about getting aboard, and when she handed
the conductor nickle she said:
Il want to go-to go-to get off att
He waited, but she seemed worn out
with exertion and didn't finish. When the
car had proceeded about mile from the
city hall she beckoned to the conductor
and said:
"Conductah, wish you to stop the cab
on the down side of the street.
"Yes'm."
Things rolled along as before until the
car had made another mile, when she beck
oned again and asked: %
''Conduotah, are we very neah Elizabeth
street:'
Elizabeth Why, ma'am, you got on
only one block below Elizabeth, and have
been goin' away from it ever since!'
Very well, theA-I will get of-get
He stood with his hand on the bell rope,
waiting for her to finish, but she took her
time about it and rode another block and
a half before finishing:
get off here, guess. You may
alarm the drivah and stop the cab. DE
t1ait FRYE Pxsss.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Advice to Boys.

am often asked whether I consider a
trade or profession the better for boys to
enter upon. The only answer can make
is, it depends upon the boys themselves
If boys taste be for mechanics, all right.
Let him be mechanic. If he prefer law,
let, him study law. Personally, prefer
mechanics. l am very fond of music and
literature. On Sundays teach my class
of forty scholars. And find that turn
from my daily work to books or religious
exercises with feeling of joyous anticipa-
ton.
The conditions surrounding boys and
manual labor have changed much in eighty
years. No boy who is employed by me goes
through near so much as l did bear the
marks on my hand yet that were the re-
suit of hard work done when was a boy
learning my trade. In this era of machin-
cry work is far easier But there appears
to be strong dislike of manual labor
among boys of the present generation
Perhaps this is to be attributed to the
growth Of our large cities and the progress
of education.
But, after all, if boy doesn't have a
taste for mechanics, let him look elsewhere
for bis life work To boys that are learn
ing trades would say, Do your best and
work your hardest. You will have no
brain worry, but you viii gain knowledge
skill and physical strength, and you will
find the calmer pursuits of life more't truly
delightful and profitable. To young men
and others in business for themselves /
would say, Still work on. Don't give way
to adversely. When dark times came upon
me, always trusted it was for the best,
and patiently worked on and hoped for
good times to come again. And they came
Today am not millionaire, but / am in
comfortable circumstances, and happy
John Stephenson in Ladies' Home Journal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03

Mrs. Richie, Thackeray's daughter, in
her "reminiscences says that her father al
ways loved music, and uno srstood it too.
He knew his opera tunes by heart. 81
have always liked" she says, "the little
story of mis- landing with his companions
at Malta on his way to the east, and as no
one of the company happened to speak
Italian he was able to interpret for the
whole party by humming the lines from
various operas. I'm biglietto-Eccolo qua, ,
says my father to the man from the shore.
'Lasce darem' Ia mano,' and be helped
Lady 7. up the gangway, and so on
He used sometimes to bring Mr.. Ella
homo to dine with him, and he liked to
hear his interesting talk about music.
Through Mr.. Elias kindness the doors of
the Musical Union few open wide to u.s.
and it was there I first heard DR.. Joseph
Joachim play. When l listened to the
familiar happy stream flowing once more
before the crowding listeners could only
marvel with wondering gratitude tina.
such strain should have accomplished
the opera of ones long life in allits varying
scenes and combinations"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
SANTA FE' OFFICIALS.
a Distinguished Party Expected
to Arrive This Morning.
THE KENTUCKY CENTRAL
Purchased by the Louisville and Nash
vile, Which Issues S1,OOO.OOO New
Stock in Perpendicular
Railroad Matters.
Western Passenger Association Meeting.

CHICAGO, Ill. June 2.-The initial seS-
sion of the regular meeting of the Western
passenger association developed no sensa-
tional features, although General Passen-
ger Agent Charlton of the Chicago and
Alton took occasion to protest against the
ruling of Chairman Finley. This was be-
cause the chairman held that the Alton
could not treat the matter of the Colorado
tourist rates territorially except by agree
ment a discussion of this subject resulted
in decision by tie association in the re-
port of the Atoms position. There was
debate on the question disseminating the
sale of unlimited tickets resulting in some
proposed amendments, and the appoint
meut Of committee TO report resolutions
tomorrow.
1t appears that the Chicago and Alton is
not the only road against which a fine has
been assessed for failure to restore passen-
ger rates from St. Louis and East St.
Louis to Chicago.
Chairman Finley has also imposed fine
on the Illinois Central of 500, and revenue
derived from the sale of reduced rate
tickets from May II to June l for similar
offense. This matter makes the situation
even more serious than before. 1t is not
to be supposed for q moment that the other
roads in the Western passenger associa-
ton viii care to continue the agreement if
both the Alton and Illinois Central are
shut out, and for that reason the opinion is
general that Chairman Einley's decision
will not be confirmed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
The Other Side of the Bird question.

Looking at it from my immature stand
point, think the people who make such a
fuss about birds worn on bonnets are very
illogical. It cannot make the slightest diff
ference to the bird whether it is to be worn
as "a thing of beauty after it is killed, or
eaten to sustain human nature 1t hurts
the quail just as much to be killed for our
benefit as it does the bird of beautiful
plumage. We can just as well eat vegeta-
bles or cereals as quail, but the fact of the
matter is man lays tribute to all other ami
NAL life, and if would be true reformers
and logical ones we would not wear the
skin of the kid, or the beautiful coat Of the
seal, or the leather of the sheep or COW, or
any of the choice fabrics that cost SO many
lives.
Be consistent, dear reformer, and take
down the antlered stays head from your
library walls and discard the ostrich feath-
ers from your knightly cap or spreadi0
fan, for ostriches are reared and kept only
to provide you with these Injuries. And
a bird pie is as great an atrocity as row
OF stuffed humming birds on woman's
hat.-Detroit Free Press
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
The Queens English.

An English bicyclist was coming at great
speed down one of the steepest streets in
Edinburgh when his machine capsized
and landed him In the middle of the road.
Two carriers were passing, and they prompt
ly came to his assistance.
"Maun, hoo did ye fat" kindly inquired
one the carriers, to which be received
this answer:
Il was coming down that declivity with
such velocity that I lost my gravity and
fell on the rnacadamized road"
Tho carter turned from the unfortunate
rider with tire insnsar contempt.
"Cwa'. JOCK, he said to his mate. "If
I'd Aent The csasnr' wis a forriner he would
hae lain in the gutter Lang sasuch for me"
Weekly Gtixsa
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
THE BRAVE OLD cEDaRS,

The banners of autumn are waving bright
From tower and hill and mountain,
Her cohorts and pnalanxes CLEAN with light,
BY shining river and fountain;
Her armies are standing in dress parade,
Equipped with a martial splendor,
But the gallant old cedars are UIdismayed,
GSEThey dte, but never surrender.
The naples, in close serried ranks, uphold
Their standards of red and yellow,
The orchard is burning in crimson and gold,
The meadows are ripe and mellow;
The sentinel poplar and sycamore
Give welcome to every newcomer, -
And doff the brave colors which once thy
wore
In honor of sweet, green summer
But the cedars lift boldly their rugged arms,
The favors of autumn scoring,
And keep their green bravery, though the
alarms
Of surly winter give warning.
SO loyal and true, SO valiant and strong,
The SHOWS and the tenpests daring,
The gallant old cedars, whole life long
e The same old standard are bearing.
-Zitella Cooke in Youths Companion.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Louisville and Nashville.


Special 70 the Gazette.
NEW YORK, June 2-The directors of
the Louisville and Nashville company have
decided to abandon the plan of issuing a
consolidated mortgage bond to pay for the
recently purchased Kentucky Central and
will issue new stock instead for the purpose
of acquiring the stock of the Kentucky
Central and paying for its portion of the
stock TO be issued by the Nashville and
chattanooga road. The Louisville now
holds S9.600,00e of Nashville and Chat
tanooga stock. In accordance with this de-
cision a special meeting of the Louisville
and Nashville stockholders has been called
TO authorize the issue of $1,000, 900 new
stock. This stock, which has already been
sold in New York and London markets,
will probably be offered to the stockholders
at pries near that now prevailing, and its
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
SANTA FEE OFFICIALS.
A Distinguished Party VIII Arrive in the
City To-Day.

Yesterday morning General Manager
Wheeler of the Santa Fe, accompanied by
his son Albert, Division Superintendent
Downes and Superintendent Irwin, in
charge of bridges, buildings and mainte-
nance OF way, arrived in the city on a
special car, the party being on tour of in
spection. The party visited the packing
house and the additional sidetrack facili-
ties needed by the Santa F'e to accommo-
date its business were ordered in at once.
Other improvements are in contemplation,
but are not yet sufficiently matured to war
rant publication.
The party went north after stay of an
hour or SO and will meet President Marvel
and Nice-President Robinson at Purcell.
The entire party will arrive in the city
sometime to-day. The length of their stay
in the city is not known or the object of
their visit at this time.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03

placing will be guaranteed by the syndicate
which has already sold the stock in ad-
vance.
The stockholders of the Nashville and
Chattanooga road will met on June 30 to
authorize the issue of S. 800, 900 new stock
which will be offered 10 the present holders
at 30 cents, The cash to be received from
the sale of this stock will be expended as
follows: Five hundred thousand dollars To
retire government bonds already due, $50
600 to improve the Western and Atlantic
road leased by the Nashville and Chatts-
nooga last January, and $3.50, 600 for the
completion of the Coosa and Tennessee
branch now in course of construction.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
A Meeting at Holland.

Special to the Gazette.
HOLLAND, Ten. June "A large and en-
thusiastic railroad meeting was held here
last night. A permanent chairman was
elected and 4 committee appointed to confer
with Cameron and other towns along the
proposed route, and to set before the NJ, Il.
and l. railroad company the superior geo.
from the eastern pineries, beginning at
Trinity and terminating at Marble Falls.
This route would open up and develop some
of the finest farming and grazing lands in
the west, and facilitate the transportation
Of lumber from the east.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03

It was on Madison avenue car. Three
women were standing up, while the six
men who had seats were reading their pa
pers or looking into vacancy and pretend
ing not TO see the state of affairs. Sudden
ly the man next to the door looked into the
face OF one of the females and half rose and
said:
Permit me, madam"
"By no means, sir"
.Srt l insist"
"But had rather ST ind. Indeed, I am
stronger than you are. l am the museum
girl who lifts 400 pounds with her toes.'
Indeed But l am the side show man
who lifts threc fat men and a chair"
''And you insist"
81 do"
She dropped into the seat with bow of
acknowledgment, and ne grandly waved
his hand and felt for a strap.-New York
Sun.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Union Pacific Floating Debt.

special to the Gazette.
New YORK. June 2.-It was reported that
the plan to issue bonds for the purpose of
funding the floating debt of the Union Pa
ciic had been abandoned and that the COM
pany would allow current obligations to re-
main unchanged. One paper looked upon
by some as the official organ of heavy
creditors will either have to extend obliga-
tons or retain the collateral. London
bought 1000 shares after the opening Then
bear traders hammered the stock, but it
rallied on purchases by Jones, French and
Marry
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Gould's Denison Road.


Spectral " INC pdLtllt
DENIsoN. Ten, June 2.-The Gould sur
veying party is now within ten miles of
Denison. and will reach here this week.
This is the Gould system connection be
tween the Missouri Pacific and Texas Gould
lines via the coal mines. The report that
either Gainesville or Paris was the obiec-
tive point is exploded by the fact they are
headed right for Denison. Gould already
owns the Denison, Bonham and New Or
leans which will connect the new line with
his Texas and Pacific at Bonham. The To-
eating engineer says the line is u very salts
factory one, and he has no doubt dirt will
fly by july
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
4 Cheeky Boy Gets a Pass.

A few weeks ago boy about twelve
years of age found his way into President
Depew's Office in the temporary absence Of
the doorkeepers. In businessiike way he
asked for pass to Albany and return.
why should the New York Central carry
you for nothing" asked Mr.. Depew.
We'll, PN tell you how it is,n said the
boy, locking the famous railroad masnate
straight in the eye. MY father has given
me Just neney enough to pay my fare to
Albany and back. am going up to visit
my cousin. II buy my tickets 1 won't
have any money to spend, and that wiz
make my visit rather stupid, don't you see,
l thought that you would be good natured
enough to help me out by giving me .
pass"
Tho boy got his pass.-New York Times.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Gould,s Consolidation scheme.

New YORK, June 2.-The World says
From an undercurrent information is
gained sufficient to warrant the belief that
two of the most important systems in the
South, the LouisVi and Nashville and the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia,
will at no distant date be practically under
one management or operated jointly. This
move is another step gin. Gould's pro
posed consolidation scheme which is to
combine the trunk lines of the South into
one gigantic corporation.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Summer Excursion Tickets,

Commencing June I, the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas railway will begin the sale
of summer excursion tickets to principal
points in the North, East and West. -Thsi
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railW111g the
short and most direct line Dleahsas City,
st. Louis and Chica6lkiso the only line
running doubls1lhy trains with Pullman
buffet ~Sleffng cars from Texas points to
thAtogoVe cities without change Take the
chicago limited, leaving Fort Worth
ond morning. For sleeping car accommo-
cations, maps, rates, tickets or other i'll
formation please call on or address
G. d. LUsK, Union depot.
j. E. SMITH, City Ticket Agent,
corner Fourth and Houston streets,
Fort Worth Tex
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Dallas Railroad Notes.


SDVVIIl 10 IIIV NFdItIIt.
DALLAS, TEN, June u. E. Leith, trav-
cling freight agent for the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa F'e railway. leaves in the morn
ing for Chicago and st. Louis
The wool rates will be restored on the
18th of June.
c. Is. Feagan of the Texas and Pacific
passenger department arrived from New
Orleans this morning, having in charge the
Conreid opera company, who are to fill a
ten weeks engagement at the Oak Cliff
opera house. The entire troupe are at the
Oak Cliff hotel
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03

''1''" w T1H r'iS Nsfty'
Special to the Gazette.

MILFORD, ELLIS COUNTY. TEXAS. June 2.
The katy gives Us frst-class service
We have four regular passenger trains a
day. two north and two southbound. We
receive three mails each day and send out
four The new or rather the permanent
bridges are now being put in all along this
part of the road and seem to be very dura-
bic and very strong bridges.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
4 Peculiar Dana ge Suit.

NUVVIII 10 INT NT.IItIIp.
HoUsToN, TEX, June 2-The Houston
and Texas Central has had filed against ii a
suit by Mrs. Eva CoInet for so, 600 DANA
ges, the lady claiming that she was Il pas
ser%er on train on that road when
enciente. and that her treatment was such
as to cause premature birth of the child,
which died, and permanent injury done TO
her own health. The case is likely to prove
an interesting one
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Dublan.s Funeral, No Successor Yet.

CITY OF MEXICO, June minister Dub
1an's funeral to-day, was conducted on a
grand scale. President Diaz accompanied
by the British minister on the right and
Foreign Minister Mariscal on the left and
followed by the rest of the diplomatic
corps, cabinet officials and military formed
in procession TO the French cemetery
where the officials delivered speeches eulo-
CYSTIC eli the dead statesman.
1t is -u1nored if Romero accepts the
treasury portfolio, then Igpacie Mariscal
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
ms Is the Best Routn

The Fort Worth ua6HDenver City rail-
way, in connectiosb~lth Union Pacific is
the only ect and quick route to Denver,
Sa,tI6ke City, Portland and San Fran
sefsco and all poins forth and northwest.
Ticket Office 401 Main street and Union
DEPOT
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
Denied at Evansville.

EVANSVILLE, IND, June 1.-The story
telegraphed from indianapolis Yesterday
concerning the purchase of the Mobile and
Ohio by the Mackay syndicate is denied
here on the best authority.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
To Increase the Capital stock.

New YORK. June AT meeting of the
directors of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad it was decided to hold special
meeting to increase the capital stock to s55-
900 600
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
PeopIssN.2SS;
hmm Inn kI EfzGtN sacrifice
nEHI ttE k8sHfBS make use of
HtIiEH tiif4S4Nfl ID the want col
.,.sSsx1SJ umn. Sc read
.s..xts5s il ca refully.
THE MARKET TOPPED.
A Texas Shipment of Beef Cattle Took the
Bakery Yesterday.

Bakery Yesterday.
Special 10 the Gazette.
NATIONAL SToCKYARDs. ILL, June ITO
day al the ST. Louis National stocllyards j.
Is. Wilson of Dallas again topped the
market with ninety-seven steers, 1470
pounds average, at S5.65 per 100 pounds :;
also Seventy-two steers, 14l0 pounds. at
$40, and 40 steers. 200 pounds, at 81. -
per 100 pounds. These prices for some of
The best cattle ever shipped from Texas will
mduly excite stockmen unless they under
stand that 1900 inferior steers sold to-day
between 40 and s.. 10 per 100 pounds, and
that 1900 steers. 500 10 no pounds, sold at
g. 90 10 s. 80 periiUO pounds.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-03
TABLE OF DISTANCES

Tho following table shows the distances from
For' Worth OF some OF the important points in
as well as outside Of Texas: