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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

W. J. Bell, convicted Monday of bigamy
and given five years, is different looking
man now. Before and during the trial he
allowed himself to present the picture of
untidinesS in every respect-hiS hair was
unkempt, his clothes dusty and wrinkled.
He would talk to none 1T times, and when
he did his sentences failed TO connect, and
he claimed to recognize not even his former
intimate associates-in fact, he played it so
well that Jailer Elliott and assistants,
together with his fellow prisoners. would
have testified that Bell was slightly off had
they been called upon to do so. On Monday
4 lady and gentleman from Galveston
called upon him, relatives of Mrs. Bell No.
/, but Bell declared he knew them not
Pointing his finger at the lady he remarked
Pears to me like I've seen you," winding
up with an idiotic grin. For some time
past, so well did he play the role of a crazy
man, Jailer Elliott kept him confined in the
crank cage" away from the other prison
crS. Monday aight, after the trial and
conviction, he was placed in his old quar-
ters, but when feeding time arrived
yesterday morning he called to Mr..
Elliott and requested that he be
furnished the necessary material for
Il general cleaning up, and that he be
placed in the department with the other
'boarders. saying the jig is up. though l
did my best TO carry my point" The iailer,
4 little surprised, did as Bell requested, and
in d little while he was shaved, washed and
brushed up, and appeared his former self
again. During the day his attorney, Mr..
Shropshire, called upon him. As the attor-
ney landed on the third floor Bell spicd
him. and putting his hand through the bars,
with Il hearty laugh. said well, old man,
how are you! l couldn't make it stick
This was surprise to Mr.. Shropshire, for
he really believed Bell TO be a crazy man,
and was handicapped in handling the case
by Bells utter Indifference as 10 the result
and failure 10 put him into possession of
real facts.
AS the case now stands an appeal will be
taken, Bells attorney basing his action for
appeal on an alleged defect in the indict-
Iueut
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
LOCALITIES.

Trustee John c. Phelan yesterday opered
up the clothing house of L. August & Co
a marriage license was granted II. f.
Moore and Miss Della Smith yesterday.
j. r. Marmion of Abbott & Marmion real
estate agents, Velasco, leaves for Dallas To-
night.
Elder d. ]. Bush will preach at the
Christian church tonight. After the SER
mon three persons will be baptized.
Died, yesterday at l 40 p. m, Pledge K,
infant son of DR.. and Mrs. j. d. Purdey.
Funeral at residence, 500 Lamar street, to-
day at 3 p. N. Friends invited.
4 stranger named Wallace, hailing from
Arkansas, arrived on a late train Monday
night, and while ''in the push had his
pockets picked, he claims, of $50 in cash.
In the county court the case of Covington
& Bro. for the benefit OF the Fort Worth
Grocer Company VS.. the Burlington Insur-
ance Company was on trial yesterday after
noon.
In Justice Reynolds court yesterday
afternoon the case of A. Nj. Carter VS..
James G. Roe, Jr., ct al, was on trial,
resulting in Judgment for defendant.
Notice of appeal was given.
Right in the teeth of the hard times the
Polytechnic college folks have erected two
large buildings on the college grounds this
summer, and these buildings are already
crowded. More room must be provided,
and in order to facilitate this matter the
trustees have decided on q public sale Of
some of the lots near and adjoining the
campus.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
Tho Supreme Cours.

The supreme court meets next Mohdas
for the October term, and all the justices
will be present. After motions to admit at
torneys are heard, the court will adjourn
and pay respects to the president. Tuesday
the regular call of cases will commence,
there being 800 ON the docket. The first
case to he heard will be that of the Schooner
SaywacS to test the jurisdiction of the
sllllleeo States over the seal fisheries. Then
the lottery cases, questioning the constitu-
tionality of anti-lottery legislation, will be
argued. The third case will be to deter
mine the constitutionality of the law for
bidding more than certain specific rates for
elevating grain. The right of state to tax
the gross receipts of express companies,
and three cases concerning the constitu-
tionality of the Mckinley tariff, will be
heard. In the latter case the grounds are
taken that the tariff was never passed by
the house and senate in the shape it was
presented 10 the president and signed by
him; that the power given the president is
illegal and vested in congress alone; that
the tariff is unconstitutional because con-
gress can't authorize the payment of q
sugar bounty out Of money raised from tax
alton.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

The item in yesterdays GAZETTE relative
to the crowded condition of the public
schools was the cause of considerable COM
ment and many people were seen who
were about equally divided in their opinions
on the matter. In regard TO the condi-
ton of the schools, Superintendent White
SAYS that it is untrue that there has been
discrimination between the children OF the
'.well-to-do' and those of the wage
worker In not q single case has he re-
fused 10 give permit to any pupil of schol-
astic age that has applied for entrance into
the city public schools. 1t is true that
some of the pupils are not enjoy
ing as much benefit from the
schools as others. Ihi, is the case in
Buildings l and VII. The rooms were so
crowded in these buildings that it was i'm
possible for the teachers TO Go anything like
efficient work, hence it was thought best 10
have one division attend in the forenoon
and the other in the afternoon. The seats
ordered by the council Will be here this
week and three rooms will be opened
in the old Baptist church or Monday
20 relieve these two buildings. The other
buildings are filed with pupils and some
rooms crowded rhc school board and city
council ere doing all in tilci; power to make
proper accommodations for all the pupils of
the c:.y
Meeting Professor Williams. who was
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

While Dickens is recognized wherever
the English language is spoken as having
possessed the remarkable power of delin-
eating life and character with such fidelity
to nature that the embodied character
stands forth boldly upon the printed page.
it is also a fact as universally known and
acknowledged that satisfactory presenta-
ton of his characters upon the stage has
been difficult and almost impossible of at
taiument. This peculiarly is more marked
in Dickens works than, possibly, any other
contributor to English literature.
For this reason it has been almost impos-
sible 10 dramatic his works, and the artist
who viii essay to portray any of his char
acters, approaches the task with many mis-
givings. His dramatized Dombey & Son
have become almost indissolubly linked with
the name of W. j. Florence, while Lolita
first came into prominence through her
presentation of the dual role of Little
Nell'' and The N1archioness" in the ''Old
Curiosity Shop" Yet ''DOmbey s. SOM is
Il mere synopsis of the story, while '.Old
Curiosity Shop" is little better than COM
pilation of sketches from that work.
In the presentation of ''Old Curiosity
Shop" by Miss Putnam and company last
night there is much to commend and little
to crIticise Each role was admirably sus-
tanned, especially noticeable being the
"Quilp'' of Lew o. Hart. the Sampson
Brass of Harry Cotton, the Dick Swiveller
of Edwin Gardner and the Kit Nubbles of
Charlie Mortimer.
The dual role of Little Nell - and ''The
Marchioness" is an especially trying one;
the transition from one character to the
other being almost instantaneous, yet Miss
Putnam probably did the best work of the
engagement in that role.
In many respects her reading Of the lines
and her business is superior 10 that of
Lolita, as is also the entire role of The
MarchiOnpSS - thOuUh .OtTa OOSSiblV pra-
SentS Little Neil' that is better in one
or two points. This role is an arduous one,
physically, for Miss Putnam is on the stage
almost the entire time.
The support throughout is all that could
be desired, the role of Grandfather Trent
being admirably filed by H. B. Emery 1t
is to be hoped that "Old Curiosity Shop
will be one of the bills at Miss Putnam's
next appearance in this city.
~ AND I'-1his broad farce comedy is
underlined for tonight.
SPORT MCALLIsTER'-Bobby Gaylors
new play, is underlined for matinee and
evening tomorrow
The fun begins when the curtain rises
and continues increasing until the close of
the last act. True, there are intermissions.
If there was not the audience would be I'M
able 10 stand the strain of the continuous
laughter. But the intermissions in
the fun are admirably filled in with
enjoyable solos, quartettes and a va
riety Of dances. The singing is
good, the dancing ALSO far better than one
will hear and sec in the usual farce comedy
company, and it must pe said TO the credit
of the company that everything runs so
smoothly and rapidly that there is not the
slightest suspicion OF drag, not the slight
est excuse for anyone to feel moment OF
WEAKNESS, because there are no sticks in
the company.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

formerly principal CT the First ward school,
he WAS asfei for his views. He said:
While l m not at present identified with
the schools, | nm certainly interested in
them, and have noted the present over
crowded condition, and could say much upon
the subject. / favor and certainly think
immediate steps should be taken to accom-
modate the pupils. In fact, / must say that
necessary arrangements should have been
made for their accommodation before school
opene6-it could have been done. The high
school building is Inadequate. because there
are grades there that should not be, as no
grade below the seventh should enter the
high school building. But, under the cir
cumstances, they could scarcely be kept in
the ward buildings. Each ward building
needs an addition of from two to four
rooms, and they should be provided. 1t
certainly speaks well for Fort Worth, how
ever, in one sense, shat our schools are
crowded. 1t shows the people are
here and that our people are not leaving.
l can't see that the school people are to be
censured, the fault is with those to whom
the principals and teachers are subordinate
in these matters, and again l say it should
not be as it is, as there is money sufficient
in the school fund, and more, to do it,
Hon. Hyde jenning was the next man
spoken to upon the Subject. Mr. Jennings
thinks provision should be made, and that
of school children. He says those
who advocate spending money should first
look after these school buildings and put on
the additions necessary, and waste no time
about it. Il don't think the high school
building is being used for the purpose for
which it was built, but if it was,
there would be rooms to let. My idea of a
high school is different perhaps from those
who have it in charge. Those lower grades
should be kept in the ward schools, and
only those of higher grades be
entered there. But, as l remarked
the building is too large for that at present,
but later on, no doubt, can be filed with
high-grade scholars. Yes; 1 certainly IA
vor provisions being made at once for the
accommodation of Fort Worth's school
children
A. S. Nicholson was next seen. Mr..
Nicholson is member of the school board
and sees the need and has advocated addi-
tons being made to the ward build
ings, and says the board notified
the council three months ago of these
needs and urged provisions being made
for:the children. NHe says the board cannot
order these additions nor contract debts
unless the council orders it. and this that
body has failed to do, though aware of the
necessity for it. Il can offer no remedy
further than to make the additions to the
buildings needed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Brownwood Special.

For several days number of gentlemen
from New York have been in Fort Worth
with a view to making investments in the
city ard vicinity. Yesterday the party
were rendered an excursion to Brownwood
over the Fort Worth and Rio Grande rail-
way by Mai. Horribly and Capt. Paddock.
The train left at 40 a. m. and returned at
1920 p. m, its load consisting of the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen:
H. j. Cookingham, c. Getman, G.. 3.
Cloyer, George Hatfield, B. A. Clark,
Miss Daisy Cookingham of Utica,
n V, and B. B. Paddock, r. NJ
Wynne, T. B. Burbridge, a r..
Spilman, Richard Lord, Oscar Lynch, Writ
Paddock, Milton Brown and J. B. Lewright /;
Mesdames Paddock, Wynne and Burbridge,
and Misses Maggie Wilson, Tommie
Adams, Pauline Wynne, Sue Terrell,
Norma Burbridge, Patti Burbridge and
Master Harry Wynne
Capt. Paddock and Mr.. Lord eXerted
themselves to make the trip pleasant to all
ON board, and the strangers were enthusi-
astic in their admiration of Texas, and
especially the magnificent section through
which the Fort Worth and Rio Grande rail-
way runs. Some of the party had never
before seen cotton in the field and when the
train stopped at water tank some of them
got out to gether the blooms and bolls of the
fieecy staple, while stealthy kodac in the
hands of one of the party secured
pictures of some of the party, who will
be surprised TO see themselves shown as
real cotton-pickers. Altogether, the trip
was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
Arlington Matters.

Arlington shipped by rail during the
month of September 1912 bales of cotton.
This does not include large number of
bales in charge of the road at the close of
the month that was still unshipped.
The army worms have appeared here in
vast numbers, and nave stripped the leaves
off the cotton entirely. Opinion is divided
as to the damage they can do at this time
of the year. Some think them 4 benefit, as
the sun can now get to the bolls better,
causing them to mature quicker.
We have had abundant rains here during
the fall.
Vet. Allen will move to Southern Texas
in few days. He will be greatly missed
here.
DR.. S. C. Page with Mr.. Kirke Weeks
are attending the St. Louis fair.
Arlington is indeed fortunate in that she
has the services of a courteous and obliging
gentleman as agent of the Texas and Pacific
road at this place, 4. r. Eldridge filling
the position most satisfactorily to shippers
and the travelling public.
II. W. Spear and J. NJ. Sublett sold a car
load of hogs for the New Orleans market
yesterday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
The Meeting of the City Dads Last Even.
ing and the Work Done.

The regular meeting of the counciilscon-
vened last night at 1:30 sharp with Mayor
Smith presiding. Five aldermen failed to
respond to roll call, but came in few min
utes late, making full board present, in
Guiding City Attorney Powell and Assistant
Jackson. The hall was well filed with
spectators, made up of interested persons
and those who came in anticipation
of ''breezy time" Secretary Burns had
before him huge pile of documents await
ing action, and a glance at his desk con-
WINGED one that the session would be long
one if fought 10 finish.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read by Secretary Burns, and the same APP
proved.
The first business to follow was the re-
port of the finance committee. The secre-
tary reporting nothing filed, the claims COM
mittee reported as follows for September:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
PERSONAL.

Ben Estes of Granbury was on the streets
yesterday.
Walter Davis came down from Amarillo
yesterday.
Miss Mary Gofford of Weatherford is in
the city shopping
Mrs. DIR. A P. Brown is visiting her old
home in East F'ellciana, La.
F. H. Bowman, one of Big Springs bust
ness men, is in the city on business.
Horton Walker of Mineral Wells is in the
city combining business with pleasure.
The family of Attorney Arthur Springer
have returned from summer trip to Iowa.
j. D. Collett went to Austin, his old
home, yesterday, on business and pleasure.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

The gospel tent on Evans street was well
attended last night Notwithstanding the
cold nollhcr. Much interest is being
awakened in these meetings. DR. Nall
preached IN eloquent sermon from Dan. ).
Q: Thou art weighed in the balance and
fyl.i3 wanting"
Services this evening. praise service be-
inning II and the regular ssrmon at
40
The Divine spirit las not LEFT himself
without Witnesses al any time. and il is
very gratifying to know the members ask
NO nIaNers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
MANSION.

MANSION.
w G Beckham. Graham: J NJ Sutton.
New Jersey; Il L Carlock, New York
Waiter Davis, Amarillo; G. 3 Davis, Dick
ems: II Cory. j & Owens, Chicago; Hor-
ton Walker, Mineral Wells W b Mcdowell,
st Louis; X G Smith, Cooley. Tex; \ "
Crockett, Gromly, Tex; Al Louck, Denison
NJ J Minis, Tyler; G Nj Swindell, Cisco; II
c Horn, Sweetwater: j NJ Masken, Wash
ingtOn, D G.: L p Afford, Cisco, Tex: Viii
liam * Peck, 4-Paw show Ed l. Thomson,
Weatherford: l. u RubenSteiu, Dallas; Y /.
Robinson, kopperl; f. Il Lively, Bowie: a
Newly, Wichita Falls j W Brice, Memphis :;
John Alexander, Caldwell: w Q Richards,
Childress; w F. Reed. Mexico, Mo: ID Is
Gardner. Childress; II B White. Meridian;
j p Hamilton, Grandview; George B Har-
ris, Kansas City, Mo- II Cage Stephen
vile: \ y Cox, Van Homer; S B Fam
brough, Petite; Jot Smyth, Itaska: Miss
G II Brooks, Dallas; G. NJ Wade, 4-Paw
show: Miss Mary Gafford. Weatherford: L
7 Redheld, Galveston; " D Holt, Weather
ford; Miss Hattie Bloodworth, Grenada,
Miss: j w Noodle, p p c c. Memphis;
Mrs z Il Anthony and son, New Mexico: f.
" Diversified, Baltimore: George " E'ouke,
TeXarkana L [ Towlkes, Brookston, Tex;
j c Schooltield, Jimulca, Mexico; L II
Bowman, Big Springs; NJ A Chambers,
Chicago: S Daily, Dallas: + G Wilson.
Mississippi; l. f. Iliard, Henrietta; B NJ
Estes, Granbury.
PICEWICK.
F. r Moore. San Antonio; G. Coblens,
New York; IAd Grossman, New Orleans; T
NJ Coglan and daughter, Mexico: NJ SochS.
New Orleans: j d Lantham, Dallas; \
.9aEsfalie Charles, La: " f. Ditterich, ST
Louis; W Fl Parchal, Higgins. Tex; /. l.
Hastings. st Louis; c Son, Higgins; Mrs
r 3 Mayes, Colorado Springs: Il L Haw-
ley, San Francisco, Cal: W G Johnston, st
Louis an p Levison, ST Joseph, Mo; l. NJ
Webb, Mobetie, Tex; Rich Schweikhartt,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

The officers and members of Fort Worth
lodge No. 2Jl. Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, hereby extend hearty thanks to
Professional Mrs. Dale, Miss Nellie King,
Miss Jennie Mccoy. Messrs. c. d. Lusk,
]. Goode,l and /. =. Goodell. for their eX-
celleGt and valuable assistance at the must
cal entertainment given by said lodge on
Thursday evening. October l. at their new
hail Also to Nicssrs. Collins X Armstrong
for the use Of the splendid Hazletom piano
used on that occasion. BY unanimous vote
of the lodge, Friday, October ,.
En- c. RAY, Secretary.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

If anyone in the city has school books
that con be used In The public schools
books that have been discarded by children
who have been advanced 10 4 higher grade
they can assist the ladies Of the assO-
ciated charities in their good work by
sending them 10 Professor White at the
nigh school building. He will see that
they are given 10 the poor children Of the
city who are unable TO buy books. II is
hoped that this request may meet with Z
ready response. Is there are 4 great many
children who cannot attend school for want
OF nee .ssary books.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

Last evening Mr. J. " Robbins brought
TWO peaches to The GAZETTE office that
were beauties Ono weighed eleven and
.wn-thilds ounces. the other eight and one
half ounces. and the circUmferences eleven
and ten inches respectively. They were
raised near the city, and only go to show
what fine county Tmrant would be IF we
could only raise fruit"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

The Niikado club, colored. Will give a
grand musical entertainment and oyster
supper al Yates hal! tonight for the bene-
III OF Miss Nayr Alexander, the popular
railroad candidate OF this city for the Item
scholarship, Knoxville, Tenn. The white
and coored friends of Miss Alexander
and the Mansion hcad-waiter, also the Fort
Worth ANA Denver railroad boys, are ex-
prcted to be present, as everything.wiI be
pleasant aud a good time assured. Come
nLt and L.Ln lNr Cluh
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

her brothers. II f, and d. j. Valentine, at
Bedford.
Those who attended the picnic at Pleasant
Glade last Saturday report q pleasant time
and a good dinner.
and preach at the New Hope church at IL
4. m.
Frank Redman and Malon Hurst are
keeping the people of Bedford well sup
piled with good beef.
The merchants here have been doing a
good business since the contemplating sea-
son began,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
Work for the Sir knights.

This evening the members of w r.
Cause Division No .. l.. r. X. OF p, are
requested to report AT Castle Hall in full uni
form for purposes Of initiation, and IS there
IS other important business, all members
ara urged 10 DC present. All visiting Sir
Knights are cordially invited to be present
and take part in the work.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

The following transfers of real estate
We're filed for record yesterday:
J.. II. Cunningham 10 w. +.
p. smith addition. .............s 1000 90
u y. Rogers AID wife 10 Fred
x Veai's addition. ............. 1000 90
+. B. Daggeti and wife 70 Mary
O'NeiI, lot >. block Il, Dag
gets second addition. 500 90
S. L. Walker 10 J. y. Goodwin.
lots and in Lawn Terrace
adtition. ...................... $50 90
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
BEDFORD Roundup.

The cold weather of Sunday reminded
our people Of winter, and many put up their
heating stoves.
Born TO Mr. and Mrs. H +. Valentine on
Friday morning. Oct. 3, 1891, a daughter.
\ Sabbath school was organized at the
Baptist church last Sunday morning.
Bedford college is filling up, many pupils
attending from distance. Prof. Curry Of
Smithfield is among the new members this
week.
Mrs. Campbell from Missouri is visiting
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07

donation 81 clothing for men, women and
children also bad-clothes. Anything i'll the
way OF old or cast of clothes thankfully re-
ceived. Please respond to our call and send
things to MRS. Murray, back of Christian
church, who viii receive and care for every
thing given 70 the association.
BY order Of president.
Mrs. j. J. JARVIS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-07
Upon motion these claims were allowed.
The bill of the Mail publishing company
for $50 30 was read and allowed

The bill OF the Mall publishing company
for $50 50 was read and allowed.
The bill presented by seven men for pull
ing down the walls of the Ellis hotel
recently burned. OF SIS, and $500 for rope
destroyed belonging to Townsend Bros,
was allowed, and the city attorney in
structed to confer with Mr.. Ellis, the
owner Of the building, 10 see if he would
not pay the bill.
The bill of the Texas printing and litho-
graphing company for 5000 was referred to
the printing committee with power to act
the council thinking the bill too much.
The next business to come up was the
recommendation of the committee on fire
department TO provide for saiaried men
and pair of horses, harness, etc.
for the new aerial fire-truoE. The discuss
sion of this question pro and con consumed
nearly an hour. and was heated and humor-
Gus. The '.retrenchment" people We're
there and determined; those who advocated
good fire protection were just Us determined