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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
KENTUCKY APFAIRs.

Mr.. John Shanks, wealthy and influ-
entail gentleman of Louisville, KY. re-
spending TO What-Not's inquiry as to how
he liked Texas and what was going on
in the political circles of Kentucky said:
II like Texas. You have great state
and it is just beginning TO be developed.
/ There are millions OF dollars in the state
for investors and it will not be long be-
fore they catch on to the fact. As 10 the
politics in Kentucky, our people are more
Interested in the Malta at present than
anything else. There is Q wealthy Italian
leader, Joe Denunzia, in Louisville, and l
understand that he is creating some eX-
element by his actions about the New
Orleans tragedy. This has aroused our
people to some extent and they are will
ing to rise and bless Mr.. Blaine on ac
count Of the way in which he has handled
pie are also interested in the coming gu
bernatorial struggle. There are three
very strong men in the tield-John Young
Brown of Henderson, J. Cassius Clay,
who is nephew of Henry Clay, and
the present encouragement. Cassius
Clay was chairman Of our constitutional
convention BY the way, this convention
Is luxury that very few states can boast
of. 1t has been in session for about
eight months, and the hole that it has
knocked through the state treasury is
lovely to behold. The wind that has been
exhausted in its deliberations would run
the windmills of the state for many genera
lions. 1t has talked the people of the state
into absolute insanity, and has at last pro-
mulgated document that bears q striking
resemblance to PETERS Grafton over the
oody of ingalls,, which they launched Upon
the public with a resolution to the effect
that, in case the work was rejected, it is
the sense of the convention that the old
constitution, with a few amendments,
should remain in full force and etfect.''
What-Not-"Has the convention ad-
journedf'
Mr. Shanks-"I suppose so; but see that
John Cassius Clay is stamping the state,
ringing the beauties of the monstrosity into
the ears of the dear people, and am con-
strained to apply the story Of the old man,
whose son, after taking theological course,
was invited to preach fourteen Sundays at
the village church, and every Sunday he
preached the same sermon on the same
tcAu: And Peters wlte's mother lay sick
with fever until the old man became
disguised, and rising up in meeting said:
My God, John, amt that old woman dead
YETI Cassius Clay boasts Of the work OF
that convention so [what2l and vocifer-
ously that have reached that point of dis
gust where am tempted, like the old man,
to rise up in meeting and cry: My God,
John, amt that convention dead yeti'"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
Fort Worth Real Estate.

Mr.. Gould has an appreciation of grim
humor, and told a story on himself yester-
day which adorns the moral pointing
TO the fact that Fort Worth is not
like 'boom towns that go be-
yond the natural law that control
their growth. Some years ago, while in 4
certain city several hundred miles 10 the
north of Fort Worth, he authorized a local
agent TO choose depot grounds. When the
deed was brought to him, which nominated
$500 as the price of the lot. the king pin of
railroad magnates was quite staggered.
Wichita Kan. was just enjoying the zenith
of its boom. Town property had been marked
far beyond the resources of the country.
When Mr.. Gould returned TO the scene of
his little real estate venture, the boomerang
was then in operation. Town lots had
taken tumble, spectators had been forced
to liquidate and lawyers were reap
ing the harvest. Prompted by curiosity
Mr.. Gould inquired what the lot that he
had bought was worth.
Only Sl2.
Although Mr.. Gould didn't do it, he could
tell different tale in regard TO his real
estate in Fort Worth. For the sake
of pertinency and the association OF
ideas he might have mentioned it.
When he came into possession of his real
estate in Fort Worth 1t was worth about
seven thousand which is q liberal estimate.
1t is now worth 81, 000,0O0.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
THAT DALLAS VOTE.

The Dallas News insinuates that the
vote cast in that city last Tuesday was
an honest one; but this is the tale OF
woe as told by some well-known citi-
zens of the Three Forks:
In support of the belief that many Illegal
votes were cast in this election we call at
tention to the following facts:
In the election held November 4, 1890, at
which the governor and all state, county
and Judicial officers were elected, the total
vote poiled for governor was 5s06, while the
vote for mayor on Tuesday last was sis, an
increase of 2639 votes.
Many citizens with excellent opportuni-
ties for information do not hesitate to say
that there has been little or no increase of
votes in Dallas since November 4, 1890.
1t must be borne in mind, too. that on ac-
count of the requirement of residence of
six months in The city in order to become a
voter, no man who removed to Dallas since
October :, 1890, could lawfully vote in this
election.
There is no reasonable rule of calculation,
based upon interest in the general election,
or upon the Official census, which will salts
factorily explain this unparalleled increase
in votersS
In addition to this, old citizens, who have
attended upon all elections for years past
and who remained at the polls all day. saw
great numbers Of persons offering to vote
whom they could not recognize as living in
the city. Some of these were successfully
challenged, but the most Of them found
ready witnesses to make the necessary
statement to authorize the election officers
to receive their votes. In most instances
the place of alleged residence and the char
acter of voters, and their witnesses made it
utterly impossible to detect fraud, especi-
ALL, no ,,,r I'D Of
election
The facts and circumstances Of the cleo
ton are sufficient. we think, TO satisfy all
unbiased minds In favor OF fair elections,
that they cannot be had in cities of large
size under ordinary circumstances without
p system Of registration of voters, and we
call upon the Democrats throughout Texas
to aid in an effort to secure an amendment
to our constitution under which official reg
istration laws may be enacted, at least for
all cities over 10000 inhabitants.
Having made this fight upon principle we
have nothing to regret but the defeat Of
our nominee.
Il is the purpose Of the Democratic party
to maintain its organization in the city Of
Dallas, and we invite the cooperation of
Democrats outside the city limits, or order
that party organization may be complete
throughout the county. Respectfully,
w. J. ]. SMITH, Chairman
FORD House, First ward.
JOHN ]. CoSRoY, Second ward.
J. W. BARTON. Third ward.
JACK SHARP, Fourth ward.
NJ. B. LooNIE, Fifth ward.
S. H. MCBRIDE, Sixth ward
D. L. STEWART. Seventh ward.
JAMES MoRoSET, Eighth ward.
H H. JACoBy, Ninth ward.
john w. GEORGE, Tenth ward.
W. 4. HUDSON, Eleventh ward.
II. c. DARWIN, Twelfth ward. y -
Democratic City Executive Committee.
". L. CABELL,
SAwSIE ROBERTSON.
SETH SHEPARD,
JoHS BooKHorT,
BARNETT GIBBS,
Special Committee.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

TEXAS strikes hands with Arkan-
saw, and will have nothing TO do, Off
cially, with the Worlds fair. We have
10000, 600 acres Of school land for sale,
but We don't want it noised abroad, for
settlers might flock to the state and
buy this land, which would increase
the permanent school fund and add to
the perplexity of finding an investment
for the money. And the constitution
stands in virgin purity, and virtuous
statesmen applaud their own CONT
nence.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
PROFESSOR OF PRACTICAL POLITICS

PROFESSOR OF PRACTICAL POLITICS.
Vicksburgers are in "a state Of
mind" caused by President Harrison's
appointment Of a negro postmaster for
Vicksburg, the same person having
been appointed to that position last
winter while congress was in session,
and the senate-the Republican senate
refusing to confirm the appointment.
Democratic and Republican citizens in
mass meeting passed the following reso-
buttons to signify their displeasure:
The citizens of Vicksburg, Miss, without
distinction OF party, declare that the action
OF the president IN appointing James Hill
postmaster in said city is offensive to the
people OF SAID city. Is not conducive to the
best interests OF the posJoffce service, is
contrary to the fundamental principles Of
our popular government, is subject to the
suspicion that il was dictated by personal
or political interest. or results from Z selfish
deal TO secure the political influence OF the
appointee and is resented by US as being in
deliberate disregard of the wishes, feelings
and best interests OF those most concerned.
Practical politics is the profession OF
the gentleman who is in charge Of the
Republican machine. He wants an
other term, and he isn't dainty about
the means used to win. To him it is
OF no moment what the people OF Viclls-
burg have to say about the man who is
to run their postoffice. The negroes in
Mississippi are the Republican party,
and to win them is to add eleven votes
TO his strength in the Republican ma
tional convention. Mr.. Harrison is
looking out for Mr.. Harrison, and if it
hurts the Vicksburgers, SO much the
worse for them.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

KENTUCKY is ''rasslin'" with some
thing worse than legislature. 1t is q
constitutional convention. For six
months has it sat and pondered, and
now its work is about to go before the
people for their adoption or rejection.
The opinion prevails that the people
will defeat the new constitution. They
certainly need new one, for it is said
that the old clause allowing slavery
still has place in the constitution as
il now stands.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
UNITED SPiRiTUALiSTS.

They VIII Worship at the Opera House
To-Day-The Programme.
The United Spiritualists will hold their
services at the opera house to-day at 8 p.
m All are cordially invited to attend.
Following Is the
PROGRAMME
Voluntary Sonata-PathetiQue op., L..
beeInoven
Msrgie Brantley.
Invocation. George Y. Cordingley
Music-Rap, Rap, Rap. Words by Matte Hall
Reading-'The Rainbow Bridge.
...-........-.:....-...... Mrs. b. 7. Wilson
Mpsic-"Death's Stream Bridged" ....
............-.....-.--Wo Words By Matte Hall
1nspirational Lecture brotherhood OF
Man" ................. George V. Cordingley
Music-''Touches OF Little Hands, -. -.
:. ..........-............Nr Mrs. II. 7. Wilson
Inspirationsl Poems and Tests, by Medium
....-...................G. v. Cordirgley
Music-"Far Away. ......,,.......,...,.....
Benedictiop.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
GLASS MANUFACTURE.


What-Not yesterday interviewed Mr.. ].
II. Youk, who represents Missouri glass
company, on the prospect Of manufacturing
glass in Texas, setting before him the claims
of Henderson county il regard to possessing
sand that is used in the manufacture Of
glass. He said: If Texas can develop a
sand that is fit for the manufacture of any
kind of glass it will be bonanza. How
ever, seriously doubt if this sand can be
found in Texas where it can be utilized.
Several grades of sand are necessary TO
make glass, but wet sand is the best and is
most commonly used This sand is gener-
ally found 1t the bottom of rivers, or along
the banks, edging into the water. 1t is Sc
cured by dredge boats at considerable cost,
and is sometimes freighted miles up or down
the river. However, there is dry sand
that is used in some glassware; but glass
works would hardly prove profitable manu-
featuring this one grade Of glass"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
GAZETTE WHAT-NOT.
How Garter Harrison Ruined
His Political Future.
POLITICS IN KENTUCKY.
The Manufacture of Glass-The Litigation
of Land Certificates in Knox County.
Effort to Organize King County.
Scrip at Par.


A sound, solid substantial Democrat Of
Chicago, speaking Of the Chicago mayor
atty, said to What-Not: Garter Harrison
was bright man, an extensive traveller
and a man of the world and could number
his friends by the thous ands; but he was q
slave to the old maxim: A man goes out Of
politics only in two ways-he dies out or is
kicked OUT Hence, his bright future was
prematurely wrecked by the energy with
which his exit was accelerated by the DEM
ocratic boot. He went before the conven-
ton that nominated Cregier, and his bolt
was simply the result of an inordirate de-
sire to defeat his political enemy, and is re-
garded as traitorous by the Chicago Demo
Gratis
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

have it9 Why not give to the growing
population OF this city what is given
them in other cities, what they need,
what the city is able to give them?
Fort Worth is city daily growing
larger and more populous, and has
needs beyond those Of the village or
town. A park is a necessity and the
people should have it.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
the city.

IF Fort Worth would now build a
fine hotel all other things would be
added to it. People want to come and
stay over at Fort Worth. If they
would stay over they could see what
the town is; but they can't stay over,
and all they know OF Fort Worth is
what they learn while laying over at
Dallas hotels.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

IF the discussion between Dallas citi-
zens over the fraudulent votes cast in
Dallas Tuesday continues we may yet
hope to hear some Dallas citizen admit
the known loss of population to that
town since the census was taken while
the street improvements were being
rn---l,-.l
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
II CoHEEspoNnEXrs.

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To- publication.
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Tex. anu moi ~ any Individual.
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must be accCu panied by thc writer's name And
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

VIRTUE is its own reward-some-
times. William Roberts Of Liberty,
Mo-, last December found man who
was sick and seemed to be homeless.
He took the poor fellow home, nursed
him back to health, fed him, let him
go, and forgot about it. A few days
ago he was surprised to learn that the
homeless invalid had just died in Kan
sas City and left him whole block Of
brick buildings there, and fat pile Of
money in bank. Feed the poor and
sick, and if you don't get brick block
in Kansas City you may get golden
corner lot somewhere else, which is the
next thing to Kansas City.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

Now it is said his majesty King
Humbert is so mad that he is going to
tell Minister Porter to pack his traps
and get out Of Rome. This will be a good
thing for Uncle Sam, for it will save
him the minister's salary OF $4,000
year, and that is a pretty large saving,
these hard times.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

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reras Weather Report.
Special to the Gazette.

N1tV
GALvEsroS, TEX, April 1.-THE atmos-
pheiIc pressure is greatest over the Attain
lie states and least overthe Rocky mountain
slope The temperature has fallen except
over the Atlantic states, where it has re-
NAMED stationary, and over the Rocky
mountain slope, where il has risen. North
erly winds prevail, except over the Atlantic
states. where they are southerly. \ light
ram has fallen throughout the Atlantic
states. the Ohio valley and Tennessee, the
lake region and the upper Mississippi
NnllnN
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
BEANCE OFFICES.
DALLAS.


c. W. WILSON. Cores ponGent and BUSINESS
Agent. OGlCs: ~ Main street, where orders
70. subscriptions ana advertising should he left.
TIE G AZEITE can DC fOul4 on sale Al all news
stands IL the city.
wEETHERrORD
II. L. DORSEY. Agent and Correspondent
ABILENE.
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ONCE: POstoItiCe building, - Chestnut street,
6r-t floor, where all orders FOR subscriptions
End advertising should be- left.
CiEBUENE.
w. Il BYRD, Agent and Correspondent.
AUSTIN.
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street
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
GIVE Us n PARk.

The agitation for fine park for Fort
Worth has been discussed at intervals
for years without avail. The need
and benefits Of such an addition to the
city have never been denied, and are
not denied to-day, and to-day Fort
Worth can have o park. Why not
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
Notes of Progress.

It was current on the streets yesterday
that Mr.. Gould said ne proposed building
Union depot at Fort Worth.
A neat cottage residence is going up on
Wall street.
A $500 cottage is being built on Boaz
street.
Real estate was fairly active yesterday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

WITH postotice building TO cost
$4,000 GAZETTE building to cost
100000, big Union depot TO cost how
much, Mr.. Gould?) packery and brew
cry additions to cost hundreds OF thou
sands. surely the council can see city
hall TO cost 100000 and a fine park are
the things to be added on the part OF
NJ
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

ALL POSTMAsrERs in the state are authorized
70 take subscriptions 10 TIE GAZETTE.
LgBER!L COMMISSIONS ALLOWED-Write for
terms and sample copies.
I,Ean-IA scEs-3v draft, check, postofice
money Crder OF registered letter can be sent at
o.. risk. AL other character OF rcnittances
a. sendCr's ? SIX
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Ali checks money orders etc, must be made
payable 10 NE GAZETTE, Fort Worth, Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
A Park.

There is considerable talk about public
park for Fort Worth, and number of
prominent citizens are interesting them
selves in the matter. II is urged that availa
BILE ground will advance in price from this
time on and that Fort Worth should get the
land as soon as possible. The beautiful
wooded strip along the Clear fork seems to
be the choice of many people. The council
will be asked to consider the matter.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

II ANSWER to correspondent at
Cottondale, Wise county, the perna-
nent school fund is $40, 800, 600, to say
nothing OF the 100000 acres OF
public school lands, and the available
iuud is, estimated. s.. $50, 800.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
HOUSTON'S VISITORS.

They Dropped Down on Her Unawsres,
and She Closed Doors.
Special to the Gazette.
Houston, Tex, April ll.-Several sec
tons of the city were visited by veritable
cloud of flying ants, which Cor time be-
came very annoying. The number of these
insects seemed to be limitless, and they
swooped down upon the city in a dense
mass. Several places of business where
the pests appeared were forced 10 close the
doors and the insects were swept together
with broomS
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
REALTY AND BUILDING.
WHY SECRETARY FOSTER To-
GATED FEDERAL BUILDING.
Air. Goued's Real Estate In Fort Worth
A Large Order for Cotton Mill
Products-Transfers.
FEDERAL BUILDING STE.

A telegram to The GAZETTE received last
night says: THE site selected by Secre-
tary Foster was recommended by Special
Agent Window for the reason that il was
the center of business and accessible to all
the principal car lines and was of sufficient
size TO admit OF future extension. This lat
ter reason had great weight in Secretary
Fosters mind in determining him TO approve
of Mr.. WINDOWS choice, as no other lot
offered possessed this advantage"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

THE only explanation that has been
given OF Indiana's large voting popula-
tion-about one to every five of the
total population is soap and "Dud-
leyism." When Dallas $4,000 people
cast S+45 votes, OF about one to every
four and-a-half Of the total, what name
shall we coin to fiji it?
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
POSTAGE.
Entered al n

Entered al the Postoficc in Fort Worth, Tex,
IS second Glass Matter.
FOR the benefit OF our patrons VINO desire to
send single copies o: THE GAZETTE through
the mail We give herewith the transient rate Of
postage:
Foreign and Domestic. Per Copy.
Eight and twelve page aper..............l cent
Sixteen and twenty page pGper........-.2 cents
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

A NEW Union depot, d big postoffice
building, fine city hall, GAZETTE
building. market house, big city
parll-well, well, all these things come
together, it seems. On with the bust.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

MIR. CARNEGIE, the millionaire iron
manufacturer, says that nineteen
twentieths OF the money spent fof char
liable purposes to-day IS unwisely
spent. Possibly, but eleven-twentieths
of the poverty is caused by the grasp
ing meanness OF such men as Carnegie.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

IT IS not yet known who will be
mayor OF Chicago. But it is very well
settled that by virtue OF about $500
fraudulent votes the Democratic candi-
date will not be mayor OF Dallas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
AMONG the DISTINGUISHED

AMONG the distinguished persons
visiting Texas during the month OF
April viii be President Harrison and
Mr.. Jay Gould. Texas has the atten-
ton OF the greatest men in our coun-
try, who are anxious to become in
formed in regard 10 its climate and re-
So,,p.aE
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
LIBERALS DEMAND.
They Ask the Abolition of Sunday Laws.
and Chaplains for the Army.

Special TO the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 1.-THE state
liberal convention to-day, by a unani-
nous vote, adopted the report Of the
committee on organization favoring the en-
forcement of what are known as the Nine
Demands of Liberalism" asking that
church property be taxed in common with
other property, the discontinuance OF read
ing the Bible in the public schools. the dis
continuance of the appointment by the
president or the governors Of religious
or holy days, the discontinuance
of the appointment of chaplains for the
army, navy or congress at the expense Of
the country, the repeal Of all Sunday laws
and the substitution of the affirmation for
the oath.
1t was also determined that the associa-
tons funds should be devoted to the pro-
mitigation of the cause.
A big meeting IS in progress tonight, adj
dressed by a half dozen orators.