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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27

The killing Of harmless birds or animals
has often been reprobated, but rarely with
much success. 1t has sometimes been
supposed, observes an English writer, that
Coleridge, in the Ancient Mariner" did
something to check-the barbarous custom
Of Strengthening sea birds. but acorrespond-
ent Of Manchester paper says that in
some Of the Yorkshire watering places
guns are regularly. let out to visitors, who
make practice of killing and manning
the birds for the mere pleasure Of de-
stroying them The seagull is useless for
food. and the men whose wanton cruelty
is exposed do not. it seems, even attempt
to secure their prey. The favorite plan is
to fire at first indiscriminately. Then,
when the birds hover over = wounded COM
panion. Wholesale and indiscriminate
slaughter Is attempted. The writer Of ths
letter says that after = three weeks' in
8pection Of this outrageous sport he is Ger
tain that mo species can for many years
survive this unauthorized and Wholesale
slaughter"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
sobrique:s of Noted Men.

Salmon p Chase was commonly called
"Old Greenbacks" during the war, when
he was secretary of the treasury, because
he established our present system of ma
tional currency. Daniel w. Voorhees,, the
noted United States senator, is often called
1.-THE Tall Sycamore of the Wabash" be-
cause his tall figure and long limbs are
strongly characteristic Of the tall sycamore
tree, which is common to his home on the
Wabash. James G. Blaine is admiringly
called "The Pinned Knight" Colonel
Ingersoll gave him the name in his great
speech in the Republican convention of
1876. Samuel J. Tilden, because of his
talents, was styled '.The Sage of Gray
stone" William B. Allison, the noted
United States senator. was in his school
days called big Eyed Bill" Among the
noted American authors are John G. Whit
tier, known as 'The Bachelor Poet" John
G. SAKE. sometimes styled ''The American
Hood" because his productions resemble
those Of the great poet, Hood. Walt Whit
man is known as The Good Gray Poet"
and the name is indeed very appropriate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
The National Museum.

Probably the articles which attract most
attention from the average visitor to the
National museum at Washington are the
Washington relics and the many swords
and other presents made to General Grant
during his trip around the world. In
large case are the veritable coats and other
articles of clothing worn by the first presi-
dent during the war of the Revolution and
on state occasions. Even these old knee
breeches, worn and dusty, seemed hallowed
by their association with the immortal
Washington. Ones imagination is easily
carried back to the struggle of our fore
fathers by look at Washington's camp
chest, containing his cooking utensils and
medicines, the same chest which he
carried through all his campaigns. 1t is
q quaint collection-the old knives and
forks, the battered spoons and the
whisky flask, the gridiron and the copper
teapot-and the long and arduous cam
paigns, the weary marches, the dreadful
winter at Valley Forge, the final victory
and the rewards of heroism all pass before
one like panorama while gazing at these
mute witnesses of the struggle.
They have very ingenious way of ex-
hibiting the china and other fine pottery
in the museum, by means of which. with
out handling. the visitor may see all sides
of the piece. This is accomplished in one
way by the use Of small sianting mirror,
and in another by placing a vertical mir
Tor directly behind the specimen, which
rests upon a stand whose surface is of
glass, half an inch underneath which is
second diminutive mirror. By this ar
rangement you have a look at the whole
surface Of the object, outside and inside,
and can even read the makers name on
the bottom
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
THE UNION PACIFIC.
The Position in Which the Prop
erty is Said to Be.
THE BELLEVUE EXCURSION.
The Train Will Run in Three Sections.
Extensive Preparations Maidstone
Fine Barbccued Meats-What
Jay Gould Has to Say.
TO-DAY's EXCURSION.
| There Will be Three Sections Run To-
| Day.

There Will be Three Sections Run To-
Day.
As intimated in The GAZETTE. the eXcur-
sion of the Railway employees club to
Bellevue to-day VIII be run in three sec
tons. The first section will load at the
Fifteenth street crossing, the second and
third sections at the Union depot. Ault's
military band and the F'encibles will ac-
company the excursion. Engineer A. G..
Fowler returned from Bellevue yesterday,
and reports everything in readiness. He
also brings a copy of the Bellevue Times
containing the following:
Welcome-thrice welcome, the Fort
Worth railroad club! The town is yours.
Take it-be at home and enjoy yourselves!
Welcome, that is a mild way of putting
it. Take the town. Turn her upside down
if you want to! 1t is yours
To you, oh men of the never-tiring steed,
do we extend the hand of welcome and hope
you enjoy our hospitality as we do your
presence. Our cool and shady retreats,
with their waving branches, beckon you
our pure and sparkling waters invite you to
drink-our lakes and ponds bosoms heave
knowing your presence. Therefore, thrice
welcome are you.
Some two weeks ago we learned of the
intentions of the Fort Worth railroad club
to spend day of recreation in Bellevue on
Sunday, the 9th inst.
On Friday the 18th instant, a committee
composed of Mess,s. Fowler and Scully
arrived in the city and were met by a self
constituted committee of the business men
and driven about in conveyance in search
of grounds suitable for tables and barbecue
pits. A place above the stock pens was Sc
lectcd and work has already commenced
preparatory for feast.
In addition to I'LL of this, we learn that
Ault's brass band and orchestra of Fort
Worth will be present, and the club will
have pleasure boats placed on the lakes.
This will be a grand day of recreation
among the railroad men. Many others will
be present also. The picnic is free 10 all,
we are instructed to say, and all those who
wish to participate are cordially invited to
do so. About 5000 pounds of meat will be
barbecued, and bread will be supplied in
Abundance. Barbecuing of meat commences
this evening we understand, and everything
for the grand affair will be on the grounds
tomorrow. The excursion arrives at II
Sunday morning"
The trains will start promptly on time,
and the best engines on the road have been
assigned to the work. People who are not
at the depot at o'clock will in all proba-
bility be left, as the train will start at in
tervals of ten minutes each, the third sec
ton leaving at $50
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
Special Rates.

DALLAS, TEX. Sept. 26.-For the follow
ing events the Texas and Pacific railway
has put on sal e round-trip tickets from all
stations in Texas to Fort Worth and return
at one and one-third fare:
German society celebration at San An
tonic: tickets sold October 9TH to 9th, good
until 18th returning.
Concho Valley fair at San Angelo, Octo-
Der 4th and 5th, return October 18th.
Baptist state convention at Waco; sale
October 9Th and 18th, good for return until
October 18th.
Texas Electrical Medical association at
Waco; sale Sth and 9th of November. good
returning until the 18th.
Liquor dealers convention at Austin,
tickets sold September %, good until Octo-
Der g.
On November II and 12 tickets viii be
sold to New Orleans and return at one and
one-third fare, for the American bankers
association
For the Eleventh congressional district
Alliance at Abilene, tickets at one and one
third fare will be sold from all stations be-
tween Fort Worth and Ell Paso, on OCTOBER
% and %, good until November is.
Tickets will be sold to Sherman for the
Baptist state colored convention, October
~ and Is, at one ana one-third fare, good
until October 81.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
EARTHQUAKE AT ST. LOUIS.
The Vibrations Last Ten Seconds-People
Rush Out in Their Night Clothes

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Sept. 26.-An earthquake
occurred in this city at 1850 o'clock to-
night. The vibrations were distinctly felt
upon the third floor of the Western
Union building and passed north and south.
Pedestrians upon the street also felt the
shock. 1t is not known at present whether
any damage was done. The vibrations
lasted about ten seconds. 1t
was not long after the shock before
inquiry and reports concerning the earth
quake began coming into the newspaper
offices. It seems that the shock was very
general, and the vibrations were slow,
but very noticeable and distinct
Several people were awakened from sleep,
particularly in the West end. and rushed to
the streets in their night clothes.
Among those who migrated to the
streets were Governor johnson and
mis- family, who live at the corner of Wash
ington and Pendleton avenues. Probably
the most singular experience was that
of ]. B. Waters of the salvage corps
on the corner of Locust and
Seventh streets. Mr.. Waters was shaken
off his stool while sitting at the
switchboard. Considerable crockery and
glassware were demolished, and it is
reported that some wooden stables on the
outskirts of town We're toppled over, but it
is not known whether the report is au-
thentic.
The shock was also felt at Memphis, Lou
isville, Evansville and other places.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
What the Chronicle saws.

Special to the Gazette.
NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-The Chronicle con-
taius the following: The street has learned
that Gould's methods are not changed in
the least, but his power has evidently been
shoru of half its influence. When his at
tack fell upon properties believed to be hon.
estly managed they yielded but slightly. An
important circumstance for investors is the
emeute about the Missouri Pacific dividend
These words are an epitaph on the tomb
stone of every distressed property which
has fallen into their hands for twenty
years. A suggestion worth millions TO the
public, if it would only regard it, is never to
purchase securities of properties that are
not in control of those who have character
10 lose. Any stock or bond may decline,
but where the management is sound the in
ifestor who holds will usually recoup his
apparent losses. If the Union Pacific
should be placed in receivers hands it
ought not to more than temporarily affect
the market. The prices have gone up on
substance. not sentiment The gross earn
ings of twenty-three roads for the third
week in September increased $50 per cent
The gross of eighty-siX roads for the second
week increased S.4S
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27

eases. Koch's microbe in the sputum, in
cases where consumption is suspected, is
now considered one of the most reliable
diagnostic signs that can be obtained. &C.
cording to Popular Science News, which
describes az follows some photographs of
these microbes, which were originally en-
graved for La Nature:
In Fig. in the first cut. tho small rod
like bacilli Of consumption, above referred
to, are shown. and the few blood corpuscles
also represented serve to indicate their
comparative size. Fig. 2 is the celebrated
Comma" bacillus of Asiatic cholera, which
was also discovered by DR.. Koch while on
an expedition to India for the purpose of
studying the disease in its original locality
Fig. in the second cut shows the char
acteristic microbe Of typhoid fever, which
has SO often been detected in polluted
water from which persons have contracted
the disease; and, perhaps, the most dreaded
microbe of all-that found in the mem
brane formed in the throat Of persons SUI
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
Could breaking Fast,

Special to the Gazette.
New YORK. Sept 26-To-day's Recorder
says: Jay Gould was in Wall Street yes
terday. He looked far from well. His
face was pale, his hands were tremulous and
his voice was quivering. He and J. Pier
pont Morgan had a meeting. Morgan, who
is famous for his bluntness, is reported to
have said: MIR. Gould. unless you put
porous plaster on the mouth of your son.
George, will make it cost him something
to cover stock that he is short Of Wall
Street believes that Gould lost vast
amount of money recently, the figure is put
as high as Sl0.G0O,000. 1t would seem as if
Gould must have been crazy to have gone
short of the market in the face of over
whelming bull conditions.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
The Union Pacific's New Notes.

Special to the Gazette.
New YORK, Sept. &c. The Union Pacific
creditors committee met to-day and received
reports in regard to assents of the creditors
aud subscriptions to the new notes. The
committee found that four-tifths of the
notes offered had been subscribed for, and
other subscriptions We're still coming in.
Under the circumstances the progress was
considered very satisfactory and gave every
promise of success. The committee. how
ever, states it will not declare the plan
operative until every dollar is subscribed
for. The meeting then adjourned until
Monday at o'clock, when it is believed
final action will be taken.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
IN SESSION AT HOUSTON.
Traffic Managers and Freight Agents of
the Various Texas Roads.

Special to the Gazette.
HoUsroN, TEX, Sept. 26.-Gcneral Traf-
ic Manager j. c. Stubs, Traffic Manager
j. G. Schriever and General Freight Agent
Z. G. Blelier of the Southern Pacific, Traf-
fic Manager j. Waldo and General Freight
Agent John a. Smith of the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas. General
Freight Agent Daniel Ripley and Receiver
Charles Dillingham; of the Houston and
Texas Central, General Freight Agent L. ].
Polk of the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass.
General Freight Agent r. S. Collins and
Receiver NJ. G. Howe of the Houston, East
and West Texas, Traffic Manager j. f. Gal
braitL and Assistant General Freight Agent
]. B. Bartholomew of the International
and Great Northern, and General Freight
Agent w. H. Masters of the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe are in session here.
The object of the meeting is to discuss
the alleged arbitrary rates as promulgated
by the state railway commission,
and which have, they further
claim, demoralized the business of
the entire state, no: alone in railway circles
but in the handling of lumber and cotton.
But little was accomplished to-day, and an
adjournment was taken to Monday.
The present meeting is expected to result
in strong protest to the commission to re-
wise their craftsmanship.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
TYPHOID TEvRR-prPHTHEE1A.

llThOAD
fering with diphtheria-is shown in Fig. q
These last named micro-organisms are
often extremely tenacious of life, and an
instance is reported where a prolonged
soaking in the strongest carbolic acid
failed to destroy their vitality. This te-
nacity Of life may explain the sometimes
malignant character of the disease and the
unsatisfactory results of the usual methods
of treatment.
Such immense advances have been made
in the field of bacteriology during the past
few years. and the results of the investiga-
tons have been of such pre-eminent value
to MEDICAL and surgical science, that We
may hope that some method may be found
Of absolutely controlling those diseases
which are connected with the existence Of
bacteria in the organism.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
Eccentric Diners in Paris Restaurants.

The Paris restaurants have a wealth u
stories about eccentric diners Prince
Soltykof, according to the gossips, was
accustomed to consult the menus at two
of the most celebrated houses, choosing
that which had his favorite dishes. After
dining well he used to give the waiter u
structions to wake him in couple OF
hours, whereupon he would drop into
sound sleep. and hardly move until Ms
time was up.
The Duke Of Brunswick was frequent
customer at the house which often secured
the princes patronage. On one occasion,
it is said, Russian committed suicide Ut
a table near where he was dining. tbs
ncbieman consequently sent for the p-o-
prietor and bitterly upbraided him 70.
allowing his digestion to be upset b. 50
tragic a scenel
1t was in the same restaurant that
number of gentlemen dined daily for forty
five years-a record which beats that u
the Grand hotel. of indianapolis, the pro-
prietOr of which says that he had boarde.
who regularly paid his monthly Dill for
sixteen years.-London Tit-Bits.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
The Feast is Ready.



BELLEVUE, TEX, Sept 26.-The feast is
now ready Mr.. Fowler is here having
everything ready for the feast on the 9th.
The meats have arrived, the pits are dug,
and the fire is burning, the tables are
ready: the platform is now waiting for the
flying feet: The lake for boating covers
forty acres, aud is from ten to forty feet
deep, so they that cannot swim must be
careful. Mr. Frank Houston donated some
fine beef; others have donated sheep; with
these and a carload of beef there will be
plenty. Come all and have a nice day of
rest and pleasure.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
A Car Wheel Test.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
MARSHALL. Tex. Sept. ga test of car
wheels was made yesterday at the Marshall
car wheel and foundry compauy's plant.
Mr.. a. s. Douglas, new superintendent of
motive power of the Texas and Pacific rail
way, in company with Master Car Builder
Minton and Travelling Engineer l.. 7.
Dempsey, with several other officials. called
al the foundry, and MIR Douglas made re-
1est to see some of the wheels tested
under the Pennsylvania railroad companys
drop testing machines. Mr. Robert E.
Masters, manager of the works, was glad
to have the gentlemen call Several cars
we're being loaded with wheels ship to
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
CHEAP EXCURSION RATES.
To St. Louis and Return Via the Cotton Bel.

To St. Louis and Return Via the Cotton Belt Route.
The fall festivities at St. Louis, consisting
of the Exposition, Fair, Yelled Prophet and
numerous other attractions, promise -
grander and more elaborate Shias 10
e wsa SsfSssl sas ofsHa AN r tn0ss
"a tieEets at one fare for the round
trip on the following dates: September 18th
and 10, tickets good for return until Sep
TENDER 2Sth. account Conclave Sovereign
grand lodge 1. O. o. F. October 3rd to Sth.
inclusive, tickets good until October 18th,
account St. Louis fair and Yelled Prophet
carnival.
agent. W. II. WINFIELD.
General Passenger Agent
G. W. BARNHARr.
City Ticket Agent, 4O1 Main street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
A Deserved Promotion.

10 N'uH-tsNtt'
HousToN, Ten, Sept. 26-It is rumored
that the traffic interests of the entire Hunt
ington system, including the Houston and
Texas Central in Texas. are to be placed
under the management of Mr.. Daniel Rip
ley, the present able traffic manager of the
Houston and Texas Central railway. Mr..
Ripley. though quite young man, has al
ready won his way TO the front among the
leading railroad men of the state. He is
regarded as great expert in the traffic
business. and this promotion to so high and
responsible position evidences his stand
ing in his profession
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
The Marble Falls Road.
Correspondence of the Gazette.

MARBLE FALLS, Ten, Sept. 24.-In an
other week the Austin and Northwestern
narrow gauge will have become thing of
the past. Next Thursday morning the
Houston and Texas Central trains will be
rolling into Marble Falls. For two months
the company has been preparing for the
change. Steel rails are now laid from Aus
tin to within ten miles of this place, and
next Tuesday and Wednesday are the days
set for broadening the gauge. A force of
men are now at work laying additional
track at this, the terminal station. There
is some prospect of roundhouse and
other improvements here, but do not think
it has been decided upon yet.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
italian Waiter. 1. London.

There are over 2.OUO Italian walters in
London. not one Of whom is paid any sal
airy by his employers As a rule, indeed.
the Italian waiter has to pay a sum varying
from two to three shillings day to the
proprietor of the restaurant in which he
waits. In the case Of one large and well
known foreign restaurant, the walters in
some Of the rooms have to pay four shill
ings d.. 70 the proprietor.-Londop Tit
BinA
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27

the Union Pacific railroad at Denver. Two
Of the wheels were tested, They were
thirty-three inches, 600 pc ind standard.
The first wheel tried cracked at the twenty
third blow, and at thirty blows small pieces
were broken out of it. The second, on
being tested. was given forty-fve blows be-
fore piece was knocked from it. The gen.
tlemen were well satisfied with the test,
and said it exceeded any record they
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
A LAW POINT.
Misapplying Bonds or Coupons-It
Must be Genuine Money.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
KouNTzE, HARDIN COUNTY, TEX, Sept
26.-J. G. McMilland. ex-county treasurer,
has been on trial charged with misapply-
Hightower ordered the jury to acquit him,
charging that the legal definition of money
is legal tender coin, and that bonds or cou-
pons are not money. Judge Hightower,
who is recognized as one of the states
brightest jurists, holds that no official can
be indicted for embezzlement under the
present state law unless he steals actual
cash
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
A Fable for the Peach Season.

The Good Minister had preached Pow.
erful Sermon from the Text, Thou Shall
Not Steal" =
And the Railway Expressman on the
Back Seat took it as a Huge Joke and
cheerfully threw in HALF Dollar when tM
Basket came around.-Chicago Tribune
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
Fatally Injured.

Special to the Gazette.
Houston, Ten, Sept. 26.-Alex. Mays
was sitting in the middle of track in the
Houston and Texas Central yard this after
noon conversing with friend. 4 switch
engine came along and pushed car over
him, injuring him so that he will 3isS ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
GERMS OF DISEASE.

The Microbes OF tuberculosis, Cholera,
Typhoid Fever and Diphtheria-
The theory of the bacterial origin of GER
tain diseases has come into general accept
ance among physicians within the past few
years. and there can be NO doubt that
micro-organisms of perfectly definite and
specific form and character are found in
the secretions or excretions of the bodies
Of persons suffering from particular dis
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27

as you lay plans to increase your business,
that The GAZETTE is read by 5000 people
every day. 1t goes into
THE HOMES
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27
THE GAZETTE MACHINE.
How the People Can Save S2s en- . First
Class Sewing Machine.

4 sewing machine is household neces
sity, and when first-class machine, equa
in all respects to other machines, can be
bought for one-half the money, it is tn
part of wisdom and economy to save the
useless expenditure Ladies who wish to
buYAtirst-class high-arm No. sewing ma
. ran see such machine at The GAz-
EfTE business Office, and they can buy such
a machine for only s23 if they subscribe to
the weekly, daily or Sunday GAZETTE.
TuI GAZETTE invites the ladies' to cali
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-27

WEATHERFORD MINERAL WELLS AND
SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY.
Tie trains Of this line make direct connection
with the Texas ana Pacific railway trains Nos.
2 4. 9and 10 at Weatherford, leaving Fort Worth
Via Texas and Pacific railway and arriving at
Mineral Wells as follows:
Arrive. Leave.
In;cOa m Fort Worth ct & P Ry). p:Cf5 T. m.
6:O5 D. H.. Fort Worth IT. & P. Ry). 4:35 p. m
j2:22 D. N. 800. Mineral Wells :. -. 1905 IN
7::3. o. u....... Mineral Wells .... 300 D. IN