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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13

is generally considered to be instructive
Reichenbach sough TO explain il ON the
theory that the mouth was the focus OF the
''odic force" and that these two foci If rha
opposite sex possessed natural a.tr;i-tIoIS
10 each other.
The fact that the mutual kiss between op-
posite sexes is not general among the tribes
of men is abundautly shown by the obser-
walton of travellers in the lands where say
agery and barbarism still exist. Where II
is now practiced it is not probably OF great
antiquity. In some languages, notably the
Japanese. there is no word for kiss.
When, however, the kiss was introduced
to include women. its vogue, like that Of
other new inventions, was carried 10 eN-
cess. According 70 the chronicle ~ Win
senius, it was unknown in England Until
the Princess Rowena, the daughter ct
King Hengist, of FrieSland. instructed
the instriar Tortigern in the imported
salute.
Though the Saxon statistics are not prob
ably exact, it is historical that in England
not many years ago it would have been tho
imperative duty of visitor to have kissed
al the ladies of the household, even with
out previous acquaintance. Such was the
experience of many surprised literary for
eigners, notably Erasmus.
The contemporary drama shows the usage
to have lasted into the Georgian era, and i.
is to be noticed that tho performance as
generally called q salute sometimes tine
salute"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13

yivors OF the war, emitting all claims
for widows, numbering 1885, and
under the disability act are additional
claims for 179, 2l4 survivors OF the war.
These aggregate s26,545 pensioners
and want-to-be pensioners. There
were 1,29S,107 men enlisted in the
Northern armies. Several hundred
thousand were killed. The war ended
a quarter Of acentury ago, and III that
twenty-five years many of the old SOL
diers have died. Nevertheless we find
that there are more than two-thirds of
all the men VINO fought for the Union
now on the pension rolls Of the nation.
There is such evident fraud here that
TO deny it is to assert that two out OF
every three soldiers who enlisted in
the Union armies thirty years ago are
still alive and disabled in such manner
as TO demand public support.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
HAN GossErr THE REAL AUTHOR.

The statement that Governor Hogg
is 1.-THE real author" Of the alien land
law has not the shadow Of a foundation
to support it. There is nothing in the
San Antonio platform that can be con-
strued into demand for law con-
corning alien ownership. That plat
form contained plank against corpor-
ate ownership Of land, which is a
totally different thing from alien
ownership. That plank was an almost
verbatim reproduction of the gov
ernor's language in his Rusk speech on
that subject. He never mentioned
alien ownership in his catalogue OF de-
sirable legislative enactments, and
when the legislature took up the Cos
sett bill it ignored completely the
platform and the governors recon-
mendatiOn, and gave US something that
nobody has asked for and that all sensi-
bic men regard with apprehension and
tiasfavOr. II the legislature had fol-
lowed the governors recommendation
and stuck to the platform, or if, in
ignoring both, it had exercised little
common sense in enacting a law against
alien ownership, there would be no
complaint and no damage done. But
in following Mr.. GOssett it wandered
from the landmarks set down for it, and
naturally enough wound up its blunder-
ing career by the passage OF his
laundering bill.
As everybody knows or should know
from a perusal Of his Rusk speech, the
governor was opposed to the absorp-
ton of wide areas OF land by syndi-
Gates and powerful corporations or
gained for acquiring land or for other
purposes. 1t is well known that a
great deal Of Texas land has passed
and is still passing by direct purchase
into the control OF such companies that
have no other use for it but to hold it
for an enhanced price. The conven-
ton at San Antonio shared the gov
ernors view about the evil OF that prac-
tice, and expressed itself in emphatic
language against it. AS well say that
Governor Hogg is responsible for the
reciprocity feature of the Mckinley
bill, merely because he favors tariff re-
duction or free trade. The only Differ
ence in the two cases is found in the
fact that he allowed the Gossett bill to
become a law, although it was not at
all what he had asked of the legis-
lature. Doubtless he considered it a
step in the direction indicated, and
failing, as a great many others had
done. to discover the hidden mischief
in the bill, gave it his signature. And
that is the full extent of his authorship
of the bill.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13

The great iron viaduct over the Trinity
will, il is said, be open to travel this month.
Manager Taylor of the cotton mill will be-
gin work on his residence this month or in
September.
Some sixty postal clerks now live in Fort
Worth, and are paid off here.
The trade territory of the brewery grows
daily. 4 large number of Texas towns now
buy Fort Worth beer.
The huge stone smokehouse at the pack
cry will be completed this month.
A battery OF huge boilers is being placed
in position at the packery. This institution
viii run day and night after September
Cars will be running over the big bridge
in ten days.
There was one release of vendors lien
note yesterday for slS25. 1t has not gone to
record yet.
There were two small loans made on real
estate yesterday, amounting TO $3.50.
Prospects are very bright for Fort Worth
being successful in securing the grand
Masonic temple.
1t was said yesterday that cars could run
over the big bridge this week.
1.-THE boys boarding-hall at the Polytech-
mic college is under roof
Neil P. Anderson is building an eleven
room residence on East Bellinap street.
The handsome pressed brick and stone
residence of Winfield Scott, on Lamar
street, is being pushed rapidly.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
A REIGN OF DECENTRALIZATION.
What is Coming-ChairInan Finley Closely
Watching Brokers.


Chairman Finley is very alert just now
in watching the Chicago west-bound ticket
market, says the Chicago Tribune. There
are signs of trouble ahead and he is seeking
to nip the evil in the bud. Brokers' Offices
are filed with the return coupons Of
Grand Army tickets to all Western
points, and they are monopolizing the
business ct the reduced rates. But
that is not the worst. Rumors are already
afloat that some of the railroads have
stocked them with cheap tickets. Brokers
or two visited the Western general passen-
ger agents and quietly informed them that
this was an elegant opportunity to put on
cheap block of tickets. Mr.. Finley heard
the report that the Burlington had placed
block of 100 or more Kansas City tickets
with ssscalper," and proceeded to investi-
gate. General Passenger Agent Eustis de-
MED all knowledge of such deal.
The round trip tickets to Chicago ara
good until August is, and will be in the
market until that date. The Grand Army
tickets will be in the field for six weeks
longer There will be abundant opportu-
nifty during this extended period for any
line so inclined to make deal with the
brokers. Yet it can scarcely be done with
out detection. The travel to Detroit from
the West was lighter than expected, and if
the business handled by the brokers is con-
fined to these tickets they cannot cut much
of figure But with rumors afioat that
deals have already been made, and with the
extended limitation OF the Grand Army
tickets, chances favor coming reign Of
decentralization.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13

There is evidence that the treasury de-
partment at Washington is preparing 10 be-
gin work on the federal building at this
place The site has been purchased and
the title approved. The government has
taken some steps looking TO the appoint
ment of resident architect and it is stated
that the plans have been prepared. Fort
Worth should make every effort to have
this building erected at once, and should do
all possible to see that home workmen are
employed. The stone cutters have circu-
lated petition addressed to Congressman
Abbott, asking his assistance in the matter,
and this has been generally signed. Mr..
Cavanaugh, one of the stone cutters in this
city, has the petition in charge. Among
other things the petition truly says:
''Stone OF suitable character and of
superior quality is abundant in Texas.
Skilled labor wherewith to cut and dress
the stone resides in our midst. The prices
for material and labor are not higher in
Texas than elsewhere. With these facts
before Us we, as patriotic citizens, having
Just pride in our city and state, demand
through you that the general government
recognize our claims and shape its con-
tracts accordingly :"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
CROP REPORT.
THE CONDITION OF COTTON
BELOW THAT or JULY.
August Must be Very Favorable to Cotton
and Corn, or They VIII BE Short
Potato Yield.


WASHINGTON, Aug 10-The August
statistics of agriculture show the condi-
ton Of cotton TO be $50 for
the whole breadth, practically the
same as last month. The improve
ment during the month has been confined to
sections of South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bama. Mississippi and Arkansas. In other
portions of the cotton belt there has been
u decline in the condition. There was an
excess of rainfall during the whole month
over the whole breadth, except in Louis
lana and the greater part of Texas, and an
excess of moisture was, as 4 rule, accom-
panied by temperature below normal. The
last week of the month was characterized
by further excess of rain, but accompanied
by heat conditions above normal, but if this
combination of meteorological conditions
wrought injury, the return was made too
late TO indicate it.
The crop is generally late, especially in
the Atlantic gulf states, the plant small on
account of drouth al the time of planting,
and excess of rain, which later delayed the
work over 4 considerable area. In the
Carolinas the heavy rains of the month
caused some shedding of bolls and the fail
ure OF the plant to fruit well. In Georgia
and Alabama some Improvement is noted,
though the dropping of forms has followed
local excuses of moisture. The plant is
small and late, but is truiting well The
growth with favorable weather and taking
on forms rapidly.
Louisiana returns are favorable. There
is some damage from late drouth, but more
from excessive rains. In some portions
the plant has had too much growth, espec-
tally in bottom lands.
The decline in Texas is mainly the result
of drouth though rains at the close of the
month may have been sufficient to pre-
vent permanent injury.
The presence OF the caterpillar and boil
worm is barely noted in a few states. Only
one state, Texas, reports them from mole
than one county, except Arkansas. where
the worm is noted in two counties.
State averages are: Virginia, 50; North
Carolina, 20: South Carolina, So: Georgia,
So Florida, 81; Alabama. So Mississippi,
81; Louisiana, 90; Texas, %: Arkansas, 60;
Tennessee, So. The fact that the crop is
generally late over almost the entire breadth
makes the season during August of vital
Importance. The first week of the month
shows a continuance Of the cool weather
that marked July, with rainfall above nor
nal over large portion of the cotton belt.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13

IN what way Crisp's candidacy for
the speakership can be hurt by the re-
fusal OF the Georgia Alliance members
TO support him, is hard to understand.
Crisp IS 4 Democrat. He seeks the
support of Democrats as Democrat.
The Alliance congressman declare that
they viii vote for no man unless he will
accept the Ocala demands. Crisp will
not for q moment entertain the thought
OF debasing his manhood by submitting
10 such conditions. and no Democratic
congressman Is likely to think less of
him because lie mas the opposition of
the sn5i-Democratic members from his
own state. as they would not think less
Of Springers candidacy because the Re
publican congressman from Illinois re-
fuss 20 support him.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
JOINT DEBATE.
Pardue and Imboden Speak at Jackson
Vile; the Former for the Sub-treas-
ury. the Latter for Democracy
Special to the Gazette.


JACKSONVILLE, CHEROKEE COUNTY. TEX,
Aug. 10.-This has been red letter day for
Democracy in Jacksonville and vicinity. j.
NJ Pardue, state Alliance lecturer, came as
per appointment to advocate the sub-treas-
ury scheme, and Editor Imboden was here
at the invitation of the local Democrats to
reply. Pardue spoke an hour and a half, and
Imboden replied in the same length of time,
and Pardue closed. The speaking was at
tended by large crowd of farmers, and
both speakers were on their mettle. The
sub-treasury patriot contenGed that the
measure would cure all the ills the human
race is heir TO. Editor Imboden denounced
the measure as being the child of the third
party, which party he condemned in lang
uage vigorous and convincing. He further
contended that the sub-treasury would con-
tract or decrease rather than increase or in
tiate the circulation medium. He made
straightforward Democratic speech, and
refutcd the attacks on the Democratic party
in an entirely satisfactory manner.
Three-fourths of the voters of this pre-
cinct are against the sub-treaSury. The
combatantS go 10 Alta, where they discuss
the same issue tomorrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
About the Cotton Mill.

The cotton mill people are wide awake,
and the persons interested in the addition
are doing all in their power to put the addi-
ton to the front. It has been decided to
organize Cotton Mill building and loan
association with capital of SlO0,0O0, and
Mr. f. E. Fosdick, who has the subscrip-
tion list in hand, reported yesterday that
about one-half of the stock had already been
taken. The company will be organized on
Thursday.
The plans for the new brick mill building
have been received and work will begin
just as soon as possible, and by October the
spinning and carding machinery will prob
ably be in place.
Mr.. Dawkins IS completing nice resi-
derce near the mill.
". D. Hall begins this morning to build a
two-story residence near the mill.
AS soon as the building and loan associa-
ton gets to work number of houses will
go up.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
RAILROAD NEWS.
Te.a, and Pacific Changes.

There are and have been rumors floating
around in railroad circles for some time re-
garding contemplated changes b. Gould in
the management Of the lines in Texas. This
has finally crystalized into the report that
W. 5. Doddridge, general manager OF the
Cotton Belt, viii be promoted TO the gem
eral managership of all the Gould lines in
Texas, while John \. Grant, general
manager OF the Texas and Pacific, goes to
St. Louis as chief engineer OF all the Gould
lines. including the Union Pacific system,
proprietary, leased and operated lines; the
Missouri Pacific system, proprietary, leased
and operated lines. Z. c. Smeed, chief
engineer of the Union Pacific, and Chief
Engineer Way of the Missouri Pacific, will
probably DC retained in their present posi-
tons with the title of assistant chief. The
reason for this is said 10 lie in the fact that
Mir. Grant IS an engineer OF rare ability. and
much prefers that department to the active
management of railroad. The new posi-
ton is said to pay a salary of $4,000 per
annum, while the general managership Of
the consolidated lines will probably pay
81, 900 to $4,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
The Danger Averted.

The danger of reduction of the harvester
excursion rates to Texas from the southeast
through Memphis has been averted, says
the Kansas City Times. The Missouri Pa
cifc, speaking for itself and the Cotton
Belt. yesterday morning announced that it
would not participate in the single fare rate
of the Queen and Crescent route. This
leaves the Kansas City, Fort Scott and
Memphis no alternative but to do likewise.
The Louisville and Nashville has met the
rate made by the Queen and Crescent.
The Alton still keeps its movements on
the harvester excursion question dark:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
SPECIAL NOTICES,
LAa5 Fe7 SIZE.
fgHk LGN0S

PRESIDENT POLK of the Farmers
Alliance knocks the stuffing out of the
combine between that order and tho
anti-lotterv Democrats in Louisiana by
declaring that it is against the consti-
tuition OF tue Alliance. This is the first
intimation the public has had that the
sub-treasury wing of the Alliance al
lows little thing like the constitution
20 stand between it and an Office that
may be in sioht.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
GEORGIA ALLIANCE,
THE BUSINESS AGENT OF ITS
EXCHANGE SHORT.
Is Made 1t is an Out-and-Out Defalca-
tion-He Claims Clerical Error

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 1o.-The Journal
this afternoon prints a sensation in an Ali
ance article. j. D. Wynne, business agent
of the Georgia State Alliance exchange, is
over $4,000 short in his accounts. The
directors appointed w. A. Broughton,
treasurer of the exchange, to examine the
books, and the shortage was discovered
Wynne is under $4,000 bond. His bonds
men will meet this afternoon to arrange to
pay all shortage. The exchange claims
that the shortage is an out-and-out defalca-
cation. Wynne makes the statement that
the shortage is due to clerical error and
loss of vouchers
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
THE P$TEUR TREATMENT.
Two Patients from Austin, Tex, Under
Treatment in New York-Three More to
Arrive-Four Children Bitten.
Special to the Gazette.

New YORK, Aug 10-Dr. Paul Gibier Of
the New York Pasteur institute. on West
Tenth street, received two patients from
Austin, Tex, yesterday, and three more
from the same city are expected to arrive.
One of the patients is a deputy sheriff of
Austin, and the other is the eight-year-old
son of an Austin merchant. Both We're
bitten by the same dog, which manifested
signs of rabies, and was shot This oc-
CURED fifteen days ago. Immediately on
their arrival DR.. Gibier began treatment
The three who are looked for are children
of prominent business man of Austin, who
was in New York when he received tele-
gram from his wife, telling him that the
little ones had been bitten by a mad-iog
He at once wired back to his wife to bring
the children here for treatment by Dr.
Gibier. They started, but on their way
stopped of to try the effect Of a maidstone.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
Recorded Transfers.

S. NJ. Fry, trustee, to VIM. Bailey,
lot Il. block II, Prospect Heights
addition $50 90
| Hugh T. Wilson TO l.. S. and Ma.
Fraser, east 20 feet lot +, block
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS 90
Same to same. .................. 10 10
S. ]. Memory to J. c. Randolph,
part of lot 5. block IA, Jennings
south addition. ................ $500 90
R. L. Tinsley to Frank Southern,
100xlO0 feet in block f, River
SIDE addition. Observation-Disclosures 15V w
A. A. johnson to A. s. n. Kent,
lots 5, 6, and 5, block ,, Grand
view addition ............. 1000 90
block 81 Jennings south addi-
G. j. Price to A. j. Startling, lex
$50 feet in Jennings south add
ton. ....................... $500 90
William P. Sander5erg to John c.
Ryan, lot 5, block l, Ryan *
Bergin'S subdivision. . 500 90
Harmon Cook ct al. 10 l. c. Greg
CRY, half interest in 100 acres,
Shriver's survey. 600 90
A. Livingston TO B. +. Read ct
al, 60xl20 feet, a. Robinson
F. survey ...................... 1O,65O 90
y. NJ Logan and wife TO J. f.
s Logan, part OF block pa .....s 1850 90
Citizens Building and Loan asso-
citation TO Norkmen's Building
~ block James Ryan's sub-di-
kw. a HosEinner to II. c. Eirins: wv "
toy bt and 24x1OO feet of Of
las il block II, Hillside addition. 100 90
man. 100 acres, D. W. Rogers
Z. S. 6asgett and wife to Henri. i' ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
BRANCH OFFICES.


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hrs. floor, where all orGers for subscriptions
Elt advertising should he left.
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AUSTIN.
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street
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
TO corHEspoNDENrs.

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re.ec."d manuscripts. Persons wishing ~ pre-
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personal TO themselves VIII please epclosl
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
A New Device for Coach Windows.

Master Mechanic White, OF the Fort
Worth and Denver, is equipping one of the
coaches of that road with the NJ. & NJ.
patent sash lock- by which q window can
be raised to any desired heighth
and firmly locked. touch suficing to re-
lease the lock and permit the window to be
raised or lowered as desired. Should the
device prove satisfactory all the coaches on
the road will be equipped in like manner.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13

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Ives rs travelling agents OF this paper, as III
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Imam jAose named is hereby revoked.
DEMOCRAT L UBiaSHISG COMPANY.
June J. 1891
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
IT'S A STATE AFFAIR.

Sunday Lawbreakers and the Gamblers
Must Go-Getting Their Orders.
Special to the Gazette.
Houston, TEX. Aug. 10.-An over South
Texas county attorneys and sheriffs are
issuing orders that the Sunday law and all
others on the statute books must be en-
forced, and the gamblers must shut up
shops This is in conformity with orders
received from Governor Hogg.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-13
NOTICE.

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