Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-04
AUSTIN KIDS.
The Roster of the Young DEM
ocrats Who Run the
TEXAS STATE GOVERNMENT.
Governor HoEg and His Habits-A Domes.
tic Mamie Does No Work on sum
day-Tho Heads of Depart
ments and Their Clerks.
ONE OF Kids.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, Feb. 1.-THE present state
administration is one of kids. From the
governor down, the department officials,
with perhaps a single exception-the COM
missioner of the general land ofice-will
all come under the appelation OF kids.
Governor Hogg is, believe, in his fortieth
year. No member of his official family,
with the single exception mentioned, IS
above forty-fve, while most of them are
below it, There is not perhaps a state ad-
ministration in the Union the total years OF
a like number of whose officials does not
exceed that of the Hogg administration.
The governor is not only young, but is u
man of huge bulk and big resemblance.
His height is about 6 feet, 8 or 4 inches,
and his weight in the neighborhood Of
275 pounds, or may be more. He is
man of strong character, frmnesS and
decision. His convictions are pronounced,
his will resolute and his character self-re-
liant. Socially he is one Of the most COM
panionable of men, free and unconstrained
in manner and lover of a good joke. A
marked trait is his Interchangeable
fidelity to his friends. He is
family. So far as patronage is
concerned, his political enemies stand a
very poor show, but have yet to hear him
say an unkind word about any of those who
so bitterly oppose him. Whatever he may
think, he says nothing. He keeps his own
counsel remarkably well about most things.
He has unbounded faith in the people, their
ultimate good sense and knowledge of what
is bgst for themselves and for the state.
He frequently expresses full reliance in
their Judgment and insight when most
severly criticised. He is q good lawyer
and a telling speaker on the stump, and IS
master of sturdy and vigorous style Of
oratofy that is pleasing TO the multitude.
I s,,Nl ls- 4 str.oEs
much of his own virility, and has, of course,
stirred up opposition as all positive char
acters do As attorney general, he brought
upon himself the
ENMITY OF THE CORPORATIONS
and their friends. As governor it still fol-
lows him, and will do so TO the end of the
chapter, let it end where it may, for there
is no compromise in him. His is very
sympathetic nature and he always leans to
the side of the weak, the poor and hard
pressed. He worked his. way from the
lowest ranks, from the people to his pres
ent station, and mas not forgotten his hum
BILE origin and the hardships attending the
lives of the poor. he Is one Of the most APP
prOaehable men in the world and as unpre-
tentious and unaffected in manner as a
child. He is temperate in his habits and
viii do no sort Of work nor discuss bust
ness matters on Sunday. Mrs. Hogg is a
most estimable lady greatly loved By her
many friends. Unlike her husband, she is
rather small in stature and does not enjoy
the best of health. She is simplicity itself
in her manner and has very little taste for
show and parade. She finds her greatest
joy in her husband and children and her
warm friends and does not court notoriety.
SECRETARY OF STATE SMITH.
IS young man OF about forty and q
resident of Colorado City, whittier he
went some years ago from Smith county in
Esst Texas. He is credited with political
aspirations. though whether rightly or not
l can't say. He is an excellent official,
very clever gentleman, and must be very
domestic in his habits, as he is never seen
on the streets or about the hotels or other
places of public resort.
His chief clerk, Mr., ]. R. Curl, formerly
of the comptroler's Office, is a young man
of fine executive ability and Intelligent
comprehension of public affairs. He too is
family man and model in department
ADJT.-6EN. VI. r. MABRY
can't be above forty, and is man stoutly
built. of splendid physique and decidedly
martial carriage. He looks the soldier
from head to foot, and is Z superior execu-
tive officer. His habits are temperate, does
not use tobacco in any form, and spends
his leisure hours with his family He has
beautiful chestnut horse which he may be
seen riding any afternoon sitter
business hours. He is at present seeking
glory on the tented field In his efforts 70
corral the invisible Cara In his absence
the affairs OF his Office are in the hands Of
L p SEEKER oUkRTERMAsTER
and captain OF the frontier battalion, and
Henry Orsay. chief clerk. both experienced
and capable officers. Gen. Mabry's home
IS at Jefferson
coAPTRoILER JOIN D. s'cALL
IS, believe, the only bachelor among the