davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
ELKS CLUB HOUSE DAMAGED.
Fire Damages the Finest Club Building
in Texas-The Loss.

At 2 o'clock this morning several pistol
and then the ringing of the fire bells called
the fire department to the corner of Calhoun
and Fourth streets. The department was
out promptly and was soon at work
fighting he flames that issued from
the handsome club building of
the Elks. The fire originated
in q two-story building not directly con-
nected with the main building. The first
floor of this building was used as kitchen,
and while the flames issued from
the second story it is supposed
the fire originated from q defective fiue
passing from the kitchen fire. 1t was but
few minutes until several streams
were on the fire. The building
is the property of Mrs. L. NJ. Burlington.
The pressure from the waterworks was
not all that could have been wished at first.
a high wind was blowing.
1t was at one time-2 :2O-thought the fire
was under control, but in Il moment a de-
feet in the water supply from some cause
or other gave the fiery demon 4
fierce hold, and a second alarm
was sent in. The firemen fought as only
the Fort Worth department of volunteers
is noted, but the entire inside of the build
ing was mass of flames from the temper
AIRY let-up in the water supply.
At 2:35 the entire building was Quilted,
AID one of the finest club buildings in the
South was in ruins.
The greater portion of the furniture was
saved, but in damaged condition. The
loss on furniture is estimated at $1,000, and
building at 5000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

THE East Texas Pinery suggests that
The Fort Worth GAzETTE's reputa-
ton for truth and veracity is held by
the courts to be better than the charac-
ter of some who sue that paper for
SANDER" Generally, papers reputa-
ton for truth and veracity has little to
do with the awarding OF verdicts. A
paper may be ever SO veracious, yet a
small mistatement, creeping into its
columns by moments oversight, will,
if the statement reflect upon any per-
sons reputation or business, invite a
libel suit, in which the fairness of the
offending paper cannot be pleaded for
defense.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Lucretia.

Every age and every country have their
heroines, whose deeds or sufferings are re-
corded in history, and who, under the in
f1uence of time, became symbols of typical
feminine virtues. Painters delight in per-
petuating the fame of their ideals in char
acter portraits and historical pictures
Thus it was with Lucretia, the symbol Of
heroic virtue and purity in ancient Rome.
She was the wife of Collatinus. a Roman
noble. Not to survive the insult which had
been offered to her by Sextus, the son of
Tarquinius Superbus. she stabbed herself,
alter having summoned her father and
husband to acquaint them with the indig-
nifty she had suffered. The Romans rose
in revolt on the sight of her lifeless body.
and her death was speedily avenged by the
expulsion of the Tarquins from Rome, the
adjustment of royalty and the establish
ment of a consular government Oh S,stg1Is
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

BY THE failure of the Maverick ma
tional bank every depositor, whether
individual or bank, will lose every dol
lar. There are 100000 losses; the
capital of the bank was s40O, 900 and its
reserve fund sl.000,0 600. Under tine law
an additional 800, 900 could be collected
from the stockholders, but, as most of
the stock OF the bank is in the name of
Potter, the president, who is now in
Jail, it is not probable that this amount
can be realized, and this, if it were,
would not pay the debts OF the institu-
ton. SO that not a dollar was left for
the depositors. Potter. French and
Dana, the men who managed the bank,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
PERFECT COTTON PICKER
The Machine Tested in the Presence VI
Hundreds of Cotton Growers Near
Atlanta, Ga.

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. G.-What pronSe'
to be one of the greatest inventions OF Il0u,
ern times, is the Wallis Lispenard Cotton
picker, that has just been exhibited H. n =
cotton field near this city. For some ' l-9
there have been rumors floating aio...
relative to the perfection OF =,
cotton picker. Yesterday nli-l III
Of cotton growers from
ent parts of the country
q visit to the exhibition and witness
public test of the machine. It's VICE..
were from mechanical standpoint 5v.
and the picker performed its WORK : .
satisfactory manner. Great interest =
manifested by the people here an, a3+
the cotton growers everywhere are LoA--!
looking for the realization of Their tFt@i,i5.
From the present indications Il IS lL . ~
that next years crop of cotton WI -
picked to great extent by cotton l-IA-'0'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
BRANCH OFFICES.

DALLAS.
.. W. WILSON. cOrresp 1udent and business
agent Ottice Isl Elm street, where orders for
ADVERTISING should be left. TIE GAZETTE can
betounu on sale at all news stands in the city.
r. Gunner, general news agent.
wEATHERFORD.
Il. GERNSBACHEl. agent; J. w. PUTNAM, cor
res pondeut.
ABILENE.
Z 4. RADFORD. agent and correspondent.
ONCE: PUSiotiiCc building, - Chestnut street,
first floor, where ali orders for subscriptions
and advertising should be left
CLEEURNE.
Phil ALLIN, agent; NAT +. HIGGINS, cores
pondcnt.
AUSTIN.
81 G. PoWDEXTEE, agent, 1O2 West Sixth
street.
This PAPER is kept on file and ADNERTIS-
ING RATES may be ascertained at the ONCE
OF the AMERICAN NEWSPAPER PUB
FISHERS ASSOCIATION. Temple Court
New York: or from its
EASTERN BUSINESS OFFICE,
As Tribune Building. New York.
WESTERN BUSINESS OFFICE.
500 The Rookery." Chicago IL.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

For a newspaper man to attempt to
belittle another in his profession I'M
less his conduct is undeniably open to
apprehension and ridicule, is unfrater-
nal and savors of envy and jealousy.
When the trenchant pen of honest
criticism is laid aside for the blunder-
ing meat-ax to unjustly hack at the
feelings of others, its wielder instead
of being disguised as a breaker of
images" is known in his true charac-
ter as being a member of high stand
ing in the ranks of the disconnected.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

100000 tons, or more than the entire
production of the Union il 1888.
England fell behind our country
last year 100000 tons. 1t is one
of the most encouraging evidences of the
South's industrial progress that she
produced last year nearly one
fourth the amount of iron produced
in Great Britain The figures given are
approximately correct The SOUth's future
for the manufacture OF cotton is assured
Her production of iron and the manu-
facture thereof offer profitable fields for
investment.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
ArECHNICAL FLAW nm TT.

The validity of the Tilden will hung
upon a mere technicality which the
courts. very much against their wishes,
were forced to construe in favor of the
contestants. There was no question OF
Mr.. Tilden's ability to make will, nor
of his undoubted right to dispose of his
wealth as he saw fit. There was no
allegation of undue influence, for who
feels any interest in trying to procure
from a testator a public beuefaction?
The bequest was in every view of law
sound and proper, and no doubt of the
testator's intentions could be enter
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

OUR dispatches from Tyler show that
the supreme court has granted prece-
dence to the case of the State VS.. NAL
linson, from McLennan. This is the
alien land law case, recently decided
in the Waco district court, in which
the validity Of the law was denied by
the court. We shall soon have a de-
cision from the supreme court as to the
constitutionality of that law, and if the
court agrees with the lawyers Of the
state, We will have no further trouble
on account of Mr.. Gossett's experiment
in legislation
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
ALL TEXAS is WITH HIM.

Governor Hogg of Texas has offered re-
ward for the capture of the leaders of a
mob that recently lynched negro, and in
forms the sheriff that he will place the
power of the state behind him in the execu-
ton of his duty. This is according to the
spirit of the Fifteenth amendment but it is
a new departure in Texas and it is likely to
raise rebel yell.-[Kansas City Star.
Governor Hogg's administration will
be remembered for his vigorous efforts
to put down crime and give Texas a
better name abroad.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

What is the use of putting money into
wheat elevators and Touring mills, fruit
canning, creameries and manufactures of
articles that are not produced here in suffi-
cient quantities to make it profitable and
leave cotton to be shipped north to
be manufactured? Texas spends thou
sands of money to very little purpose
Enough hogs grown to supply the demand,
cotton factories to supply the demand. cot
ton seed oil mills to press all the surplus
seed, shoe manufactures to make up all
the hides in Texas, with markets in the
South American states, Texas would be
the richest state in the world. There can
be no mistake about this. 1t is all we
need
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
kOSse Cyclone.

Several car loads of corn have been re
ceived at this place during the past few
weeks, and any number of cars Of -four, ba-
con, lard, etc. And yet the farmers will
grumble at the low price OF
cotton, and wonder why they can't
get more for it, and yet he COM
PEELED to pay good price for the neces-
saries of life. The land about here will
grow corn and fat hogs as well as cotton,
but somehow it don't do it, If YOU will raise
everything you need at home and a little to
spare, why should you grumble at hard
times and the low price of cotton!
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
THE WOODRUFF CASE.
All the Testimony In-Governor EseIs -
the stand Again.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Nov. G--ln =.
Woodruff rial the defense asked pe---:-
sion to submit as evidence il ci.An'S--
the Churchill investigation ceri-ae- - ~.
of the special message OF ne -
ernor regarding the treasury invest5=--.. .1
a number of receipts held by Ncotrl-- -
Treasurer Morrow. The court ruy ,..-s--
everything except the receipts. - .
the afternoon Governor Eagle teS'll5s 1t,S
various transactions of the treas ureE 81,
came to his knowledge during the INK
cation by the examining board. .-,e.irs
j. c. South, chairman OF the legs.
investigation committee, was reca--5.- 5
testified that during the investl-a.-s.,-s
package Of scrip of $4,000 was GIsyyss-s
that was not charged against "o-t--,
All evidence in the case was c1l~---
today
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
subscriseede Weekly GAZETTE
GROWTH OF THE SOUTH.
Letter to President Harrison from the
President of the Augusta, Ga,
Exposition.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6-Patrick Walsh of
Georgia, president of the Augusta exposi-
ton, has written letter to
President Harrison in response to
a request for information in regard
to the industrial progress of the Sonth in
which he says: The South is de-
yeloping rapidly, and her manufactur-
ing possibilities cannot be exaggerated
The South's cotton mills used last year over
fsix hundred thousand bales of the 2.40O, 600
consumed by the United States In 1859
the South took only 10000 bales.
OF the 100000 tons of iron
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

SENATOR QUAY comes South for
rest and recreation after getting his
libel suit well under way. For Mr..
Quay to go into the courts to prove to
the public that he has character is as
useless as the attempts of the admins
tration organs to prove Pat Egan a
great diplomat.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
THE Dallas fair appears to have fall

THE Dallas fair appears to have fall
en- short of paying expenses; but even
if it did, the fair is a profitable thing
for Dallas, as the people who attended
it left something in the neighborhood
of million of dollars with her hotels,
restaurants, saloons, hack-drivers, and
street cars. The business people of
Dallas could pay $50, 900 year to keep
the fair up, and make money upon the
investment.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

THE railroad men claim the credit
of the Democratic victory in Iowa.
The ti-Prohibitionists say they did
it. After these have had their say it
will probably occur to the country
that the Democrats themselves may
have had hand in the business.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

THE GAZETTE will not undertake to return
rejected manuscripts. Persons wishing to pre-
serve their literary productions should retain
copies OF all communications sent this Office for
publication,
s2~Au letters or communications for THE
GAZETTE, whether on business or for publica-
ton, should be addressed TO THE GAZETTE, or
Democrat Publishing Company, Fort Worth,
Tex. and not to any Individual
All communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the writer's name
and addrcss-uot FOR publication, but as an evil
dcnce OF good faith. No attention paid 10 an
ouyu.ous comm uniCa ions.
Parties writing to TIE GAZETTE on business
personal 70 themselves, will please inclose
stamp for reply.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

Mr.. MILLS says I'VE must fight the
enemy and not each other. If we go
to the country on the issue of tariff re-
form alone we will succeed" Mr..
Mills is right. The Democracy must
consolidate on the issue that will give
it the greatest fighting strength,
unanimity of purpose and inveteracy of
political action.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Texas Weather.

GALVESTON, TEX, Nov. Z, a. m.-Local
forecast for Texas east of the Tooth
meridian for forty-eight hours end
ing at midnight, November s,
Saturday. Fair weather, stationary
temperature, except cooler over the west
ern portion of North Texas and the north
western portion of Central Texas, variable
winds. For Sunday fair and cooler, except
stationary temperature over the coast re-
uiOns
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

BEN BUTLER did not vote in the
last election in Massachusetts. His
name was dropped from the registra-
ton list because he would not pay his
pOll tax
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Didn't Notify Them.

TERRE HAUTE, IND, Nov 6.-The bitumi-
nous coal operators of the state were in SEES
sion here this afternoon and evening, and
finally signed an agreement not to pay the
increase of 5 cents a ton for mining
1t is recited that the operatorsihad agreed
with the miners in May last to pay 20 cents
for one year and that they had been given
no notice of the present demand until after
the men went out of the mines.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

The only travelling persons, male or female,
At present authorized TO receive and receipt
for Subscri ptions TO THE GAZETTE are.
T Hogan, John +. McDun,
] II. Rarbee, {. +. Bewley,
". r Marchman. Mrs. Minona Ross,
Mrs. C. r. Baugh, W. T. Register
l. Calhoun, O. W. Ellington
Miss Annie Shapard, Mrs. NJ. J. Roberts,
A. y. Bell. George \. Paine,
L u. Macready, A. Hodges
The public cautioned not to pay money to
any other persons representing themselves S
travelling agents of this paper, as all authority
heretofore issued to any other person than
those named is hereby revoked.
DEMOCRAT PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Nov. 3, 1891.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

The Peoples party is probably So
called because of the extremely limited
number of people in it. Vide the cleo
tions of Tuesday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Metz Brothers Acquitted.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Nov. 6-After ten
days trial the Metz brothers We're this
evening found not guilty of the murder of
Sam Metz. The case from
its pathetic character and complicated
situations has excited the greatest interest.
The verdict was applauded by the whole
population of Shelby, where the case was
tried
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

ALL PoSTMAsTERS in the state are authorized
TO take subscriptions TO THE GAZETTE.
LIBERAL COMMISSIONS ALLOwED-Write for
terms aud sample copies.
REMTrTANCEs-By draft, check. postofilce
money order or registered letter can be sent at
our risk. All other character of remittances at
sendeI's risk.
Silver can be sent in registered letter.
All creeks, money orders. etc, must be made
payable to THE GAZETTE, Fort Worth, Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

The Republicans had all the advan-
tage of good Republican weather in
the election on the Sd, and the result
proves the truth of the statement that
good weather brings out more Republi-
can votes. But in spite of their big
vote they met their Waterloo, except
in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

Ertered At the Postoffice in Fo

Entered ut the Postoffice in Fort Worth, Tex
IS Sccond-Class Matter
For the benefit of our patrons who desire tc
send single copies OF The GAZETTE through
the mail, we give herewith the transient rate OF
postage:
Foreign and Domestic. Per Copy
Eight and twelve-page paper. ...-...-.....l cent
Sixteen and twenty page paper..........2 cents
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Galveston, Too, Wants Roads.
Galveston Tribun,

Good roads is to-day one of the themes of
discussion in Texas, and more valuable
subject could not be before the people
There is more civilization, prosperity and
happiness in good roads than in any other
one or two Improvements enjoyed by the
people. There is scarcely ten-mile
stretch-no, not five miles-of good
roads in the state. Farmers can
not, unless experienced, conceive of the
benefit of good roads; if they could they
would talk less Webb Finley. Cole and sub
treasury, and more roads. Galveston is
cursed by bad roads. Progress is checked
and expansion paralyzed for the lack of
good roads in and out Of the city, down.tba,
island and across to the mainiap6ru
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

are all in jail, but that does not return
the money which has been lost by the
coufding depositors who believed in
the business capacity and honesty of
President Potter
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

Advertisements for publication in the Sunday
edition'of THE GAZETTE should be handed in
be lore o'clock Saturday evening. Advertisers
will consult their own interest, well as our
convenience by needing this suggestion. We
cannot guarantee the insertion Of advertise
ments received after that hour.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

Let each community appoint committee
to get out piece of timber to be sent to
the Worlds fair. Remember, only one
piece of each kind is wanted, but let that
be from the largest tree that can be found.
An exhibit to the Worlds fair of our fine
timber will bring capital into the country.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

Col. STEVE ELKINS, who is gazetted,
as rumor has it, for the post of secre-
tary of war, proved his fitness for so
exalted a station by his ability as star
route contractor, and his shrewdness
as politician. According to the Har-
rison philosophy, a thrifty politician
should be an able warrior.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Terms ofSubscription.

MAu---IS ADvANCE--PosTACE PAID.
Daily and Sunday. one year............- $40 W
Daily and Sunday, six moHths............. %
TIE Sunday GAZET-TE. (l2 10 10 pages) / VI 90
Tho Weekly GAZETTE, az pages one year %
Daily delivered by carrier in the city and sub
IT'S - cents 9 week or IL per month.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
4 Murderer Confesses.

PARIS, Nov. 6.-Van Cour, who wa ~
rested yesterday on suspicion OF pS S,H. -.
murderer of the man whose head.tT5,9 -, H.
mains were found in the cellar Of h1t W
Charonne, has made a confession, IAN.
acknowledges that he strangled his COMP .
ion after drunken fit. Z
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Request OF the Public.

Persons unable 10 obtain THE AZETTE at
news agencies, on railway trains and in other
places where usually sold. will confer q favor
by reporting the fact to US, giving dates and
rarti .ulars
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
An Odd Town.
Austin News.

Fort Worth has just borrowed S217. 900 on
her bonds, which she sold at ninety cents
on the dollar, and then cuts down her ex-
penses by abolishing some of her officers
and discharging five policemen. Fort Worth
always has been an odd town,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Fears for a Schooner.

30 sToN, Mass, Nov. 6.-Grave fears are
entertained for the safety of the three
masted schooner Hattie McCrowell of
Providence, which sailed from Long Cove,
Me-, October 22 for New York. The Crow
ell had seven men all told.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Texans Abroad.

Special to the Gazette.
New YORK, Nov. 6.-Galveston, L. w.
Levy, Marlborough; Junction City, r. J.
Watson, Metropolitan; San Antonio, W. c.
Sullivan, Astor; Texas, j. r. Wright,
Sinclair
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

The president should hasten the ap-
pointment of Steve Elkins as secretary
OF war, for the wholesome effect it
would have on the sassy Chilians.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
rs A Common Kinship.
AIyaraio RulIetin

The Bulletin is no administration organ
but it appears plain to the impartial OBJ
server that the enemies of Governor Hogg
and the enemies of the Democratic party
are fraternizing most tremendously these
days
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Instructions to Subscribers.

Give Postoffice Address in fun, including
County and State.
II address is to be changed, give old address
as well as new.
THR GAZETTE will be sent only for the time
for which remittance is made.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

The Democrat Publishing company will pay
the sum OF go for the arrest and conviction OF
anybody stealing papers from the residences or
offices of subscribers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

SubsG,ibs0 tho Weekly GAzsrzA
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07

No display aus. OF less than three lines taken
for either edition.
three lines or more, di,p play, figured at pro
rata rate OF an iucl
Single lines OF reading matter count as two;
TWO lines rs three.
.Npectd! P0SttOa-Ads. ordered on first page
double price: on the eighth page. 80 per cent
additional: on any other specified page, - per
cent additional
ReadiHg Nat'sr ordered in any special posi-
ton CT on any specified page, p per cent addi-
tional.
Cuts must be mounted Oh metal base
TERMs--Bills payable monthly unless other
wise contracted for. and in advance when mar
lies financial standing Is not known TO us
Transient advertising payable in advance.
Specimen copies sent on application. Ad-
Cross DEMOCRAT PUB. Co,
Fort Worth, Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Yesterdays Local Weather
Indications.

WASHINGTON. Nov. z. l a. m.-For East
ern Texas: Fair weather, stationary tenn
perature, except cooler in the northwest
portion. Cooler and fair weather is prob
able during Sunday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-07
Deserving of Thanks.

OGovernor Hogg deserves the thanks of all
good citizens in Texas for his efforts to exc
cute the criminal laws, and for his non-in-
reference with the decisions of our courts.