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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
POLITICAL STRAWS.
DIRECTION or THE WIND SETTING
IN FOR 'e2.
Tbe Sorthwcstorn Eicctions-I.arEe Dem
ocrntic Gains--IJveiy Times I'm the
City Of Chicago,
Try telegraph to tho Disps,cb.I

Crfc,Go. April THE polls opened At 6
,,e.ck and very heavy vote was polled
civ m the day. The vcst-pocket vote
a.. unusually large and no prognostica-
,..uf tho result is Of any value.
The dag opened with a fight ia the First
Vs-a. 4 ncketpeddlor for Harrison was
o., 1pon and his tickets torn up. 4 gen.
,-,l Grht followed. The voting in this
,.,4 seemed 20 bo straight Republican
I'D straight Democratic.
a'l 4st night two hundred warrants
,..-. sworn out for tho arrest Of persons
d ma'., registered and put into the hands
II Ipaty sLrr!Gs % serve.
NUMEROUS FIGHIs.
tv vas 10 bc expected in view Of the
,-..r sdei and heated contest, there were
,.~r-.g- fights IA the rougheT wards. in
l-....r no a- the day progressed. Ia an al
,-..'fH1 Iu the First Ward this afternoon
,..r.Iu Wus shot and dangerously wound
I'll Au uudey-gZcd tickct-pcddler for
I~lr Washburn lent n frontier air 30 the
I..lr,.uilre at winch he was stationed by
,....-.ug with huge revolver strapped
,.t.Ir VI his coat Early in the day one
,s.e " heclcrs' for uu opposition caudi-
....rt upon him and destroyed his tick
a.. The revolver was notice 10 the big
,rHlu not 10 repeat the performance. He
G. . .u'.
CHICAGO EECITTD.
Crrr,9o. April The city is wild with
,,.f.ueut and the streets have not pre-
,.,.I such scenes since the Cleveland and
I..fu election. There are bi7 voting pre-
,..fs In the city. Three hundred pre-
,.r.. riye Crcgior 23.COj; Harrison. n ,4A:
b. N.-bhurue, 1868; 4. Wasbburn, 3,572;
Morgan, 7G3.
r WAHBURNE APPARENTLY ELECTED.
Cu.Go, April 7-9:15 p. M-The
ju.W.ry bulletin - sent ont from
r. City Hall: Comptroller Ona-
ban lgs the following figures which
Indicate the election Of Hampstead
W..Ihurne almost beyond doubt Three
lar1rsd and sixty.ninc precincts with 1853
Z. t.1r from give II. Washburne 1857;
C.... 1910; Harrison, 2s,5Sj; Elmer
" burn, 1856. Morgan not gwen.
THE VOTE ~ CHICAGO.
Hba City Hall reports: -Four hundred
r.G .9rty-ulne precincts give CregieT, 40
r. Harrison. 3j,G02; II. Washburne Re-
t.lI.lul. 81, Ji3. J.. Mashburn, 2O,OiG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
Dennis wren's Funeral.

MFR. Dennis Wren's funeral was held IRON ron!
stterpoon. ar Rev. Father Frioll conducted the
services, the ntorment being a. NJ Ssysry sssn
Iho s'',,.rai az this church The psll-bearers
az ~, Nessra. William j. Gentry, Edward Moran'
pbi,in ISyan. Ii. NJ. Smith, Jr., Thomas byrne'
and n n TengGr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
The w,anoke I. BE overhaulod.

The Old Dominion Line steamship WA
noke was taken OF the route last week 20 receive
a general overhhuling ffom top 70 bottom Her
machinery Is TO be improved so as 10 Increase
her speed. Her cabins and state-roOms will be
renovated and in all respects she viii present
new appearance. She viii be Of the line for
somO six weeks or mort, during which time the
steamship Richmond (which was built here) VIII
rrar. In h... LA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
We MAY See sarah.

Richmond theatre-goers can look for
ward TO next winter with the keenest entictpa-
tions for Aessrs. Branch & Leath by oommenda-
BILE enterprise have Just closed an engagement
nond and Norfolk. These cities can feel proud
OF being The first In the South 20 attract this
great artistic. Her contract Is guarantee Of
1880 for three nixhtA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
Married Ten Years.

Numerous friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph L. Levy gathered at their residence, cor
ner Of First and Marshall streets, Monday eve
ming 20 extend their congratulations TO them on
the tenth anniversary OF their marriage.
The scene was brilliant one, the pRrlOrs being
handsomely decorated with rare and beautiful
flowers and plants, while IN the dining-room
ample provision had been made TO satisfy the
most fastidiOus, and the sweet strains from the
orchestra Ia the hall lllad the house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
About an Even Thing in Evansville.

TTIy TGICgTaPH TV INC TT7FIVVII'T
EVANSVILLE, ND, April AT hotly-
contested municipal election yesterday
the following were elected TO the Board OF
Public Works: j. Scarborough and Nj.
Stanchfield, Republicans; w. NJ; Madden,
Democrat; Treasurer. McDonough,
democrat; Surveyor-A. Pfatilin: Repub-
Ican; Watcr-Works Trustee-F. Grote,
Democrat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
An Erg-Thief.

Mr. r. p. Gentry, who resides in Charles
City county some twenty-five miles from Rich
mond, arrived here Monday night with ms mar.
i11 ', 80, veil dlled with country produce He put
~ hIs mule and cart NJ Bossiouxs stable, on
FranEiin between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets. Yesterday morning about o'clock he
Noits M s .SSaf hsd stolen from his cart box con-
seining between ffty and hfty-nye dozen eggs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

BY Musller.s word-chain system

A practical knowledge Of German can
be quickly acquired. New classes organ
lzing. Free lecture demonstrating the
system at the lecture-room Of the Young
Mems Christian Association, corner Sixth
and Main streets, Thursday. April sth, at 3
p. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

DENoON, TUPPER q CO., 5 p. ", two-story.
endorsement dwelling No. 30l ReservolI
street corner OF ChRffin street.
RICHMOND BAZAAR, 10 and IL A. NJ, horses,
mules, wagons, Ouggies, &C.
WILLIAM JENKINS q SON, 1880 p. NJ,
bananas, oranges, and lemons.
w. B. FRAYsER, l0:30A. NJ, furniture, notions,
etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
Wait for Court sale

Parties contemplating the purchase Q,
handsome building lots in the West Ena
will find il to their interest TO Walt uhth
May 9TH, when William V. Wilson, Jr., com.
missioner, will sell the desirable properly
of Charles Y. Morriss Estate through h
II Chafiin a Go
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
COMMITTEE GOING TO WASHINGTON
Chamber OF Commerce People to Confer
with the Postmaster-Genera

The Board of Directors Of the Richmond
Chamber of Commerce held special
meeting yesterday nc noon TO consider the letter
10 President Purcell from MessrS. Thomas
Branch Il Co., published In yesterdays DISPATCH,
asking the appointment OF committee TO go to
Washington In the interest OF the United states
and Brazil Mail Steamship Company with refer
ence to the contract for carrying the mail be-
tween this country and Brazil, to be awarded
under the provisions Of recent act OF Congress
authorizing tho POstmaster-General 70 make
such contracts and approprating sum Tor the
purpose.
ALL IN FAVOR OFT.
The subject was discussed In detail by Messrs.
Branch. Todd HaXall, johnson, and Cary, and
the sentiment OF the meeting was unanimous
that for all reasons, and especially Tor the pur-
pose OF developing commercial rotations between
Brazil on the one hand and virginia and all other
sections tributary TO the Newport News and Mis-
sssppi-V Valley railroad system ON the othor, this
contract should be awarded 70 the United states
and Brazil Mail Steamship Line, starting Tor BRA
iii from Newport News, Va, which line Is Afford
ing satisfactory and constantly-improying
mail, passenger, and freight service between tho
countries named.
ON motion Of Colonel Cary the Chair was re-
duested 20 act upon a cOmmttee, and 10 appoint
twelve other gentlemen engaged I'm such branches
Of commerce and manufacture as 10 ronder them
Interested In this subject, TO yisH Washington Tor
the purpose Of presenting the views OF the
meeting 10 the POstmaster-C}euoral, which mo-
tion was afterwards amended by authorizing the
CHAIRMAN 10 increase the committee at his dis
CretiOn.
THOSE SELECTED TO 90.
According 20 the appointments made up 20 the
time Of adjournment OF the meeting tho commit
toe Il as follows: Colonel John Is. Purcell,
Messrs r. =. Bosner, Thomas Atkinson, John X.
Branch, A. s. Buford, James II. Dooley, j. Taylor
FIlyson Lewis Ginter, Junlus A. Norris Thomas
T.. Moore, Philip Haxall, Z. G.. Leigh, Jr., G. L.
Todd, ard Allan Talbot.
Tbe COMMITTEES will leave for Washington nj
S.O7 this morning, the Postmaster-General
having designated the hour Of 1890 2. NJ. on the
9Th instant az the time at which tt would Do
agreeable 20 bin % receive the delegation.
Transportation will be provided for the COM
mittee, and the gentlemen named above or MEM
bers Of the firms which they respectively repre-
sent are requested 20 be at Elba station on time
10 take the train North at 1907 to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
rverv,h,nc democratic in Dubuque.

DUBuoUE, IA. April THE entire Demo-
cratic city ticket was elected Yesterday.
Stewards majority Is 500. All the Republl-
can candidates for aldermen were defeat
ed Three Democrats and two independ-
ents were elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

For impure or thin Blood, Weakness, Malaria,
Neuralgia, Indigestion, and Biliousness, take
Browns Iron Bitters-it gives strength, making
old persons feel young and young persons
strong. pleasant TO take.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

Special attention il called TO the adyer-
tisement OF the Bath Iron and Iimpet
Company OF Bath county, Va, OF when
MIR. r. Boykin Jacobs. the enterpr'nng
real estate and insurance agent OF iilo east
Main street, is the General state Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
rhsr Iiked neipg Leetured.

The teachers and principals OF y me = whiyS InyS
pupns pun handsome gold medal as token OF appre-
ciation for the course Of lectures on pnysio,ogy
SeliSered py him for their benefit during the pass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
Rip Van Winkle.

This play was given at the Richmond
Theatre last night before a very good audience.
IL win be presented at tho matinee to-day and
again tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
MANY WOMEN AT THE POLLS.
PeiticoAt Voters Show Increased strength
In Kansas-Nsgresses Voting.
lBy telegraph to Tho Dlspatch.i

10 VVIV3IaIH W IIlV UI5paIVIl'I
KANSAS Cry, No., April 7.-Elections
were held in Kansas to-day Ia all cities Of
The first and second classes. Although
without general political significance the
results Of the election are regarded with
considerable interest for two reasons;
ilrst, because the Citizens Alliance has
tickets In the field and is fighting all the
old parties. The Citizens Alliance is really
branch Of the Farmers Alliance: IL 10
sime objects In view. IL il composed Of
That element ia the cities which would JOIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

In regard 20 the assertion that we are no longer
related 20 the firm as employees, ana therefore
have no right 20 interfere with the men applying
20 MI our situations We would respectfully inti-
mate that at no time have We adopted any other
than legitimate means 70 inform such men OF
the true situation, nor do We mean 70 use any
other means than such as are strictly honorable.
You have expressed confidence in and compn-
mented US highly on having some character, and
We can assure you that your confidence Is not IN
any way misplaced. We would Ike 10 return 70
you gentlemen the compliments, and In CONCLUSION
that we have formed any Wild theory In regard TO
meddling with the management In any way, ana
We only ask TO remind you that we are only
asking for slight concession, and one that hAH a
precedent In almost all shops in the country, ana
especially all that are noted for the excellence OF
their production and financial success.
PRESS COMMITTEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
INTAs CITY CIRCUIT COURT.
Two Charters Granted-Suits Instituted
Wants TO he A Citizen.

Yesterday in the Circuit Court charter
was granted the Scottish Rite Association
which, as mentioned several days ago in the
DIsPATrH, recently purchased 50. Albans hall for
the purpose OF fitting 10 up as temple Tor
MAsops OF the Scottish rite degree. The capital
stock OF the association u 70 be not lees than
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

Excavations
by night or day 10 Norfolk, Old Point,
can now be booked for tho steamer ARIEL
on application TO company = Office, ill7 east
Main street. Church and other societies
should apply early to secure best dates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

One dollar spent in bottle. of A. Is =;
Tonic now may saye you doctors on'
later
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

All Richmond druggists recommend ana
sell A. B. c. Tonic as the best spring medi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

In the Hastings Court yesterday John
T. Baker and homaspGorman were each nned
s10 for keeping their bars open on Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

To-day at o'clock there win be an egg hunt
for the children. and at night the Giee Cup ana ana
a. ID o. Club, assisted 10y Mr.. Polk Miller, viii
render several musical selections.
one Of the most convenient features OF the
Carnayal building IN the cloak-room aud post
Office. Tho former department Is under ihe
Charge of MIRA j. j. CrutChneld.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

When neuralgia tackles yop 40 ;oa ngs ast ~
TO rub at once with Salvation oii' 1''' ~
cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

Doctors prescrib, it, the people endorse
it-Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price Is cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
ErnItsnnd Flowers.
IrxCuTafoUs

This we'll known brand is to DO found'aa
all the dealers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

Contentment II Wealth.
aud 10 obtain the former smoke Fruits ana
Flowers. which can be found OF all dealers,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08

Blood, skin. stomach, and Kidney
troubles cured with Plummer Bromine Arsenic
Water from Ashe county, ". G.
OWENS & MINOR DRUd COMPANY, Agents
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-23

hay, baled, SIS 0O22O 90 per ton; in carload lots
+. O. b. SIS 90: small bales, best, soc; best For.
ney. SIS % per ton.
Millet-Per buShel, 81 -.
POULTRY, EGGS AND BUTTER,
Chickens-Commissio men are getting s. Oo1a
S25 per doz for hens; retailers are getting So $50
- so per doz.; light supply and in demand COM
mission men get 81 7JG.S 90 per doz. for choice
frying chickens; retailers get 50 2503 50 per doz
Light supply and in demand. For turkeys, retail,
hens, GG75c; gobblers, 81 %; commission men
are getting s6 0OGla % per doz.; the latter for
extra: Slow sale. Commission men are get
ting SO p for ducks; slow sale.
Esgs-Commission men are getting Ice per
case per doz- for Texas eggs; retailers are get
ting Oc Supply very fair.
Butter-Commission men are getting 1a116c
per ID for good country; retailers are getting %
@SOc per b for country; Soc for strictly choice
Supply fair; demand fair. Choice creamery,
Sc, retail
Quotations based on small lots to retail deal
ers. Actaulid, 2 oz.,,iSc; acetic acid, No S, 2
n Sc; carbolic acid, cryst.. Z %, 35c; muriatic
PC; sulphuric acid. c. p. q n. 25c; tannic
acid, bulk, 2 u, 81 81; alcohol, % per cent, 2
gal. 81 40; alum, = d, &c; antifebrine, 2 OF,
25c; antipyrine OF. 81 70; ammonia, carbon
z 70, SOC; blue ointment, z D, soc; boraN, q d,
l4c; camphor gum, z ID, 55c; capSicum, pow
dered, e n: zee; coperas, 2 n, 293c; Dovers
powder, z u, 81 20; ether, sulphuric, U. S P.
e n. re: gum arabic, first pick z b. 81: gum
shellac. 2 d. &c: glue, brown, q n. Zee; glue,
white, z u, zoe; mace, e 10. zoe; mercury, 3 n,
SIC; morphine. sulph., p. & w, IS z or, 81 Is;
morphine. sulph.. 2 * W, OF. bottle, q or,
81 20: nutmegs. p b. zoe; castor oil. p gal.
81 0l Is; olive oil, u gal, 81 10; linseed oil 2
gal, 65670c; sperm oil, W. B., 2 gal, 81 70;
opium, e u, 81 50: opium, pc. 2 n, Is 20: black
pepper, z u, lsc; potash, bromide. 2 u, Ale;
potash, ehlorate, u h, zoe; potash, iodide, z u,
81 SSft2 80; quinine p & w, OF. bottles. z o.,
3sc; quinine p. & W, OF. cans, q o., S5c; qui-
nine, P. & W. 5-oz. cans, e or, 33c; Quinine,
Brunswick 5-oZ. cans, &c; sal soda, 2 d, Sc;
saltpeter, refined, p b. l0c; saltpeter, CONNER
cial y D, &c; salts, EPSON, y n, 3lsc; salts,
sulphur, Flowers, 5bbL lots, 3aic; sulphur,
Flowers, small lots, 4i4c: spirits turpentine,
market rates per gal: white lead, ). p 4. D,
&c; cream tartar, e u, sc
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-23
THE FORT WORTH MARKET.

ing dealers. and will be found reliable, whole
sale and retail, as specifed.l
PROVISIONS AND SuNDRIES.
Following quotations are on the basis Of job
lots:
Fish-New makerel, half bbls, No. l. SO 500
$40 90; half bbls, No 3 S. 90; Goldfish, . II bricks
6;36e7c q 10; loose Goldfish, 616Iac z b. picked
herring, per bucket II 80.
Holland herrings.kegs, q 5oSl 10
Dried herrings-Per box, 40c.
Bologna Sausage-Rll Toe.
Meat-(Wholesale grocsrs) -Standard S c..
hams, 10siGIl5ic; do breakfast bacon, gaze;
short clear bacon sides, Sac; short clear dry
salt &c; shoulders. 715c: dried beef l0Sc.
Hominy--New, per Dbl, 81 %.
GritS-Per Dbl, 81 u.
Oatmeal-New, per half Dbl, 100 MS 81 90; per
b6l, & 50.
Cracked wheat-Per case ~ rs. IS Co
Conee-Wholesale quotations; Rio, 9aG22llc;
prime 207sc; choice, 2l7s@22Isc; fancy ESQ
23E5c; Java, 305sc: Cordova, 222ic; Peaberry,
%. GL231sc; Ar5uckle'S Ariosa 2o65c. Market
is very firm.
Maple syrup-old-Time, one-gallon cans. per
dozen; sls %; mitigation, per dozen, Is IS; quar-
ter-gallon, per dozen, 81 30.
SUgar-Standard graduated. 6G6l4c; pow
dered in bbls, oisc; powdered in half-bbls, 6lic;
cut loaf, bbis, sac; cut loaf, half-bbls, exc;
FED, CSC sc.'' w. ''-'-'' 'eA'" '-''
Molasses-Fancy open kettle 4sc: choice
open kettle, 45c; prime open kettle, &c; choice
centrifugal, 3Jc; prime centrifugal. Csc
Packing house lard-(Wholesale grocers)-
Pure leaf tierces, Sc; sob tins, sasc; o0ro tins,
$50; l0-D tins. SC; 5-b tins, sl4c; g. tins,
&c; family tierces, 75,c; 50 d tins, 73tc; - n
tins, Size; lob tins, sac; s. d tins, S3sc; S-D
tins, S5sc.
Rice-New crop prime, &c; choice, nc; head,
754c
Cheese-Fancy full cream, / in box, 14c: fancy
full cream, in box, 1il:c; Young Americas,
in box. he; Swiss, per cake, about 100 ms l61sc;
small quantities, 1Itsc; cheese safes, g CO.
OilS-Brilliant. bbls. lie: Eupion. 29c Bril-
liant. 2l0 cases, 81 %; Brilliant. u Is cases,
- Il; Eupion is cases. 81 81; gasoline. ~ 10.
Whisly-Eectihed, 81 lO;dl 70, as per proof;
sour mash. two Years old. 81 70lll 90: three
years old, g OoG2 -; fancy extra old whisky
81 o2q5 20
VINEGAR, CIDAR. PICKLES.
Cider, apple, half bbls. u %: crab apple. 10
gal bbls. 81 %; 5tsal bbls. sic 80: peach, half
bolS. Is gal, 50 W 50-gal bbls Sl2 10. Vinegar
apple, 35 grain, per gal. lic; 80 grain, per gal,
I5c; white wine, per gal, loo. Pickles, medium
halves, So ": small. III SO; small 10 GAL 81 50:
gherliins, per Dbl, Sic 50.
FLOUR.
Wholesale Guotations-Best patents, s. 90
per 100 s; half patents, s. 50; third grade & Is;
fourth grade, 81 45
SUNDRIEs
Starch. pearl. sc; Jumps. SIC. Her
ring, imported, 81 % per keg. Cider, crabapple,
40c; Missouri. SC; per half bbl., 81 00g4 p
Vinegar. l5ila5c- Concentrated I've. 81 20, four
COZ. in case, per case. Jugs, glazed, tOc per gal;
crooks, glazed loo per gal. Indigo. 75c per q;
bueing DcSGSl 90 per doz. Coleman's mustard.
i D. 81 IS per doz. Maccaroni. imported. IlG
lls.c per D; American 65c q half box. Tubs.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-23
Attachments Run at Alvord.
Special to the Gazette.

ri
ALvoRD, TEX, May 22-The stock of
saddles and harness of ]. q. Fuller was at
tached yesterday by F. NJ. Beville of Deca-
tur. Mr. Fuller left here very suddenly
last Tuesday, leaving the key to his house
here with some parties, requesting them to
turn it over to Messrs. Ellis & Kellner Of
Fort Worth. Mr.. Beville came in yester-
day morning and had the stock attached
before Messrs. Ellis & Kellner's man
reached here on the noon train. The stock
is supposed to invoice about $3.50. Labili-
ties unknown. 1t is not known where
Fuller has gone
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-23
Wants a Stock Law.

Editor Gazette.
Great is THE GAZETTE. but greater Texas
will give my opinion OF what Texas needs
and what Texas Will have, but the sooner
Texas gets it the better: We need Il stock
law all over Texas. Why, Because it
costs more 10 keep stock out of crops than
the profit on stock. 1t is much harder
on the farmers in East Texas THAN III this
part of the state, but even mere the cattle
and ponies tramp out more grass going
from one place to another than they eat,
and what are they worth after standing
around on the plains for three or four
years. About 81.
II TIE GAZETTE wants TO see Texas
grow fast, go to work and advocate I stock
law for the whole state. l don't mean q
hog, sheep and goat law, but law TO COM
pei man TO boy land to keep his stock on,
and when that is a law it Will be all the ad-
vertiSement Texas wants. Our population
will double in ten years or less after we
have such law. and if you viii say 10 YOUR
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-23

subscribers to send you postal card stating
how much more their fencing cost than the
profit on their stock, you will be surprised
at the result. Try it, and I think You will
start the ball to rolling that will he worth
more to the man with the hoe land that
is the kind Of men, We want than any
thing The GAZETTE has ever started |
have no interest in this matter except that
would like to go to farming. 1 own no
property in Texas except a few lots
that l bargained for this morning.
TITTs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-23
FIRE AT DECATUR.
1T Starts in the Post Ofice-List of Losses,
with Insurance.


Special to the Gazette.
DECATUR, TEX, May ga fire broke
out about noon to-day in the Office of the
Decatur Weekly Post, in the second story
of the S. Brown building, on the west side
OF the public square. The fire had been
burning for some time when discovered, as
those who were occupying the upper part
ofthe building were at dinner at the time.
The fire company responded quickly to the
ALARM and after a heroic battle of half an
hour had the fire under control. The build
ing was insured in the following COM
panies: Springfield, $500: Continental,
$1,000; California, $1,000. The loss on the
building is estimated at $500.
The Servelle stock CT groceries was
badly damaged, and was covered by insur-
ance in the following companies: Alamo,
SSG0: Home Mutual of California, $1,000 and
500 in the United Underwriters insurance
company of Atlanta, Ga.
Miller & johnson, real estate Office, was
slightly damaged, with $500 insurance in
the Girard. {. C.. Jones, dry goods, was
also badly damaged, with $1,000 insurance
in the Lancashire and $1,000 in the Alamo.