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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-15

Dany Of Trips, Nigro & Trips, which has
erected one of the largest warehouses
here in Southwest Texas. They are now
enabled to handle all the products raised
in this section.
Mr. Trips has a beautiful farm of 500
acres 80 miles from ROckpoTt which is
improved with a fine vineyard of 80 acreS,
besides orchards, stock, etc. He has the
reputation among his fellow citizens, of
being an honorable man, and giYir g free
ly to any enterprise looking TO the good
of the community in which he lives.
MyKaltenbach is the owner of the am
Gus Ocean View vineyard lying about 3
miles from the city. This gentleman
has made the culture Of the grape a life
study. He came to ROckpOrt three years
ago from California where he had given
for a number of years close attention TO
this business. lie is the first representa-
tive of the new advanced idea of cult
waiting the grap pc without the use of any
stick or support whatever. BY his scien-
titic treatment of the vine 1t is formed in
to a miniature tree, which requires no
supports; and he has demonstrated on his
wi fine vinyard, the great superiority OF
his methods.
Grape growers should not fail to con-
suit him on this important subject as he
is always ready to give any information
which may advance the value of this in
ubSligs u 10 uOlhS on SANOhSlfO
ness in the sale of vines to all parts of
the country.
Amos Rookie, the subject of this sketch
is the present tax assessor of Arkansas
county. having held this position here for
the past thirteen years. He was born al
Portsmouth in 1918, and is the son of Cap
tain Tomas Rookie, who figured promi-
in the affairs of our country in its
history. Mr.. Amos Rookie received
his education partly at Portsmouth and
partly at Norfolk, Va where his parents
moved. In early youth he took
to the sea, and followed a sea-faring life
with all its varied experiences, for many
years. In 1863, after a very checkered ca
reer, he came to Texas, locating on a
in Dewitt county. In 1878 he moved
to Rockport, buying a piece Of land with
in the corporation and engaging in the
business Of raising vegetables in which he
was very successful. He is now a we'll
TODD and much respected citizen of Rock
port.
Andrew Sorenson, the manager of the
FiSherman'S Union at RockpOrt, is a IA
tive of Denmark. He came here only 3
years ago. On the organization OF this
company, February, 1893, he became 4
member and is now its efficient manager.
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This company as mentioned elsewhere, is
doing the most extensive business in its
line of any on the Gulf coast.
T. II. Mathis, president of the First
National Bank of Arkansas Pass, and a
leading citizen of Rockport, is a native of
Tennessee. He was educated at Bethel
College, of the same state, and after
wards taught school for a time in Ken
lucky. He came to Texas in 1859, locat-
ing at Gonzales in the stock and trading
business. and had considerable dealings
with Mexico buying and selling horses.
He moved to Rockport after the war, in
1861, engaging in the same Industry, and
doing also considerable in cattle and com
mission business.
For a number of years Mr.. Mathis and
brother, j.. NJ. Mathis, were prominent
members of the company, known as Cole
man, Mathis 81 Fulton. He is still en-
gagged in the stock business and, as before
mentioned, is president of the National
Bank here. Mr.. Mathis is said to be al
ways liberal in aiding any nov for the
benefit of the city and community.
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from many parts OF the country can at
tribute their restoration to health TO its
beneficial influence.
1t is impossible here to recite all of the
many advantages which ROckporI en-
joys, II which will always add to her
prosperity and growth. She Is certain
TO be an important, and probably a great
city. 1t a deep-harbOr is made here. OF
which there is now a very fine prospect
she will Outrival any Of the coast cities
OF the state with the possible exception
of Galveston.
The citizens Of ROckpOrt and vicinity
have already raised the greater share OF
the bonus required TO deepen the channel
at tie Arkansas Pass and give them a
deep-water harbOr. A company has also
contracted to do the work, and it only re-
mains to get an extension of time from
Congress in which TO complete it. when
operations will be at OucC begun. A bill to
that effect has already been presented
and as soon as the attention OF Congress
can be gained, it will undoubtedly pass
without opposition. When deep water
shall have been obtained here, this city
will rapidly take it's place among the
leading cities OF the South.
R%OckpOrt offers just at present a very
fine field for profitable investment. City
property is not high, considering the ad
vantageS of the place and its promising
future. Now is the time to invest. III
this city'S expectations are realized, prop
erty will be worth shortly many times
what it can be bought for today. Besides
its business outlook, it offers to the home
seeker a beautiful place to live. In many
important respects it is the finest little
city in the south, and those who leave /,
will long again to return.
The following are SOme of the leading
business men of the city:
Mr.. Joe Trips, one of ROckportS
wealthieSt citizens, is a native Of Sicily.
He emigrated to America in 1871, locating
at Louisville, Kentucky, in the confec'
tiouery business. la 1875 he came to Waco
Texas. and engaged in the wholesale gro
Gerry business. In 1879. still retaining his
business at Waco, he came to Rockporl
and organized the Arkansas Pass COLOMBIA
ton company, which secured and con
trolled 500 acres of land around Rock
port. Mr.. Trips Immediately became It's
general manager. a position which he
still holds. He located here man farm
erS, and is the founder of T~ripisville. a
small town in the county. Selling out his
business at Waco he placed all his inter
eSts here. and in connection with the
Colonization Co.. soon formed the com
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FLORESVILLE

FloreSville, the county seat of Wilson
county, is a fine little city of about 400
population. 1t is situated some 80 miles
from San Antonio on the S. A. x A. p.
R'y. This city has perhaps more brick
business houses than any other place of
it's size in Southwest Texas. 1t has a
large brick courthouse, a good jail, a sub-
stantial academy building and a number
of fine residences.
The academy here is graded into five
departments, and is under the able super
vision of Prof. John w. Wood. Prof.
Wood became principal of this school in
1890, and has held the position continu-
ouSly since hat time, 1t is one Of the best
public schools in the southwest.
The church as well as school privileges,
are excellent for a OiJy of this size. Six
denominations are represented here. all
having good church editces.
The streets of EloreSville generally
present a busy scene, as much cotton and
other products are shipped from this
point.
Most kinds Of business are represented
here.
Wilson county has an area OF 795 square
miles. and a population Of about 1900.
The soil is of a sandy character, but Of
great fertility. Cotton, corn, millet, oats,
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lance, her fine fisheries. There are two
companies engaged here in the fish and
oyster trade, The FiSherman's Union is
the leading company and ii does a very
extensive business, shipping its products
OF fish, oysters, crabs, shrimp, etc, not
only throughout Texas, but to a number
of other states.
The oysters obtained here are superior
in quality TO those gathered at almost
any other point along the Gulf coast.
GRAPE CULTURE
This is an industry coming rapidly to
the front here, and will SOon be one of the
important resources Of RockpOrt. The
land around, and Tor miles beyond is a
level prairie with a sandy soil Of great
fertility: Although vegetables of every
description do well here, it Is particular.
" dapted TO the growing of the grape. 1t
Is now no longer an experiment as some
fine vineyards are found within a few
miles Of Rockport, and the grapes here
are equal, II not superior in quality to any
grown in California.
Stock raising is a profitable industry
here, waterobeing abundant and the nu-
tritiOuS grasses of this section being had
in sufficient plenty the year round.
Land can be obtained unimproved at
from % to s. per acre, and improved from
$40 to SOS.
ueTe Is du dUuludnCe Oh Live YAK,
Me sQuite and other varieties of timber
throug hOut the county.
Game of all kind is plentiful. such as
deer, turkey, wild geese and ducks, quail,
Dlover, etc, etc.%
PLEASURE AND HEALTH RESORT.
No other place in the south rivals this
beautiful little city, either as a pleasure
or health resort. UneQualled oDportuni-
ties are afforded the pleasure seeker in
the fine fishing. rowing and bathing to be
enjoyed here at this Seaside City"
Hundreds of small craft, fishing boats,
boats and sail boats are constantly
passing to and fro over this fine bay,
making a scene of picturesque beauty i'm
possible to describe. Two large pavil-
ions are built out from the shore, and
here take place many a~musementS, such
as balls, festivals, theatres, etc. In short,
the fine advantages which Rockport en-
Joys as a pleasure resort are what add In
large degree to the prosperity Of the
There is no finer climate on the coast.
The temperature rarely reaches Sc de-
yrees in summer nor in winter falls below
10 degrees above zero. The air is pure
invigorating and invalidS coming
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Mr.. HaSSell has been carrying on the
livery business here for -four years, and
his fine %turnoutS, as well as courteous
treatment of his patrons, have always
given satisfaction.
Prof. John w. Wood is the present eff
cient principal of the EioroSville acad-
envy. He is a native of Illinois, n was
educated at the Southern Illinois Nor
nal university. He came to Texas in
MAY 1880, since which time he has Oc-
cupied the position OF principal of the
academy here, and has filed this reSDon-
stole place to the entire satisfaction of the
people of FlOreSVille.
Mr.. A. i. BriScOe is a prominent Citi-
zen of FloreSville, and is conducting the
only bank in this thriving city. He was
born in Harris county, Texas, but receiv-
ed his education principally in Kentucky.
lie entered business first for himself at
Harrisburg, engaging in the mercantile
line. Afterwards in the cattle business
at Goliad lie came to FlOreSville in May,
1892, and opened at once the bank which
takes his name, CT A. b. BriscOe& Co. He
has been very successful since starting
here, and this bank is one Of the solid and
prosperous Institutions of the city.
O. E. Stevenson is an active business
man Of this city. He was born and edu-
Gated in this county, and entered bust
ness for himself about 4 years ago. en-
HdVl0S III tlle SduuISIy anu HARNESS DuSl-
ness. de has now a prosperous trade
and keeps, in addition, a full line of
vehicles of which he has been making ex-
tenSive ale
Mr. Stevenson has the distinction of
having made his way in life from an or
phan boy to the prosperous business
standing which he now enjoys.
V, +. Carvajal is the senior partner of
Carvajal & Co, who are conducting the
best saloon in F~loresville. He is a native
of Karnes county, Of Spanish extraction,
and was educated in English at the City
of San Antonio. -At the age of fifteen he
served as deputy postmaster for over two
years, and discharged his duties with eff
ficiency. Coming TO Floresville, he was
mail contractor for several mail routes
for a period of IL years. lie opened his
saloon here in 1890.
Mr.. Carvajal has eSpoused the cause of
the Peoples party, and is taking an active
part here in ADVANCING its interests. His
partner, Mr.. X. A. Lackey, is a young
man of promise.
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wheat and rye all do we'll here, and no
better section can be found for fruits and
vegetables of all descriptions. With pro-
per attention 80 to go bushels of corn can
be raised to the acre, and over a bale of
cotton in ordinary seasons. Many
OF the vegetables can be grown here
through the winter months, such as cab
bage, lettuce, beets. etc.
The various grasses grow luXurantly
here, several cuttings being made Zach
year. Water for stock and domestic pur-
poses can be found at a depth of about so
or GO feet.
Stock raising has proved a profitable
industry IN this county.
Improved land can be had at from 81 to
$50 per acre, and unimprOyed at from 50
to Sl5.
The rate of taxation is comparatively
low.
The finances Of the city and county are
in good condition
FloreSVlle has an easy outlet for all
the varied products grown in this section,
being on the line Of one of the best rail-
way systems of the state.
The climate is very fine, the air pure,
and no healthier place than this can be
found in the state of Texas.
Those who are seeking a pleasant place
for a home, as well as a prosperous COM
munity, in which they themselves may
prosper, will find few places Offering
greater advantages than the thriving lit
tie city Of FlOresville, or the line, pro-
ductive lands Of Wilson county.
M o HI LEADING CITIZENS AND EN-
TERPRIsING BUSINESS MEN OF
FLoREsvILLE.
Judge A. G. Pickett, now the proprietor
of the Pickett Hotel, has figured promi-
nently in the city's and county'S affairs.
Born in Tennessee he removed TO Suther-
land Springs, this county, in 1854, engage
ing in the mercantile business. He was
among the earliest settlers of Wilson
county and can relate many trying scenes
with the Indians in those early times.
He has occupied here the position of
county and district clerk, and later that
of county judge for a number of years,
positions which he filled with credit to
himself and satisfaction to the public.
Mr.. Sam HaSsell is one of Floresville'S
most enterpriSing business men. He was
born near GOliad on the Hassell Ranch.
His parents dying when he was quite
young. he was thrown on his own reSour-
ces. Yet he not only supported himself
by his perseverance and energy, but also
the remaining members Of the family.
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ABOUT Two CITIES
OF SOUTHWEST x
RoCkpOrt and Floresville.
RoCKPoRT, THE PRIDE OF THE
GULF.
FLoREsvILLE, BUSY AND AC.
TIVE

Short Description of Their Advan-
tages as Health and Pleasure Re-
acknowledgements to Capital and
Settlers-A Few of Their Prom
inent Citizens.
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aILL HEADS LETTER HEADSs
Cards, envelopes, and al kinds Of com
nsrctal ~ nting done ne LIGHT Office
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1893-10-12
RAILWAY STATISTICS.
Annual Report of tho Interstate Com
mOrce Com mission.

Annual Report of tho Interstate Com
morce Commission.
The 5th statistical report Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission has just been submit
ted OF which the following Is m abstract:
The total mileage OF the country on June
3d. 1892, was III 1858 miles, being an increase
during the year Of 3,1GO miles. This Is the
smallest Increase in railway mileage reported
for number Of years. The total number OF
railway corporations was ,s22.
The total number Of locomotives was 33, 1876.
The total number of cars reported by carriers
as their property was 1,2l5,092. These fig
ures show decided increase In rolling stock
over last year.
The total number of passengers carried by
the railways during the year was 56O, ,0os,2ll.
The average journey per passenger was 26S
miles and the average number OF passengers
per train for each mile run was AZ. The
freight train mileage during the year was
1856, ,4O2, 1863, and the average number OF tons
per train for each mile run was lSl tons.
The gross earnings from operating OF rail-
ways during the year ending were 81 III ,4O1,-
343 The operating expenses were $1sO,y97,-
996. From this It appears that the net earn
ipps from operation Of railways were $780,
4O9,347.
The number Of passengers killed was large
Iv in excess Of the number killed during the
previous year, being 376 In 1892, as against
2y3 in 1891. An assignment OF casualties to
the opportunity offered for accidents show
one crnploye to have been killed for every
222 employees, and one employc To have been
injured for each twenty-nine men In the en-
ploy of the railways
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1893-10-12
THE GREAT St. LOUIS CARNIVAL.
BRILLIANT SUCCESS OF THE
AUTUMNAL FESTIVITIES.
Enormous Crowds EnJoying the Hospi-
talitv Of the Metropolis Of the West
and southwest-- Concluding
Dates and Attractions.

sT. LOUIS, NO., Oct s.-The Columbian
festivities In this city continue TO attract Wis
itors from all directions. The territory which
looks upon St. Louis as its natural CONNER
cial metropolis is represented by tens OF
thousands Of citizens, while from more dis
tant points the attendance has been and con-
tinues very large. The foreign commission
ers, who came down from Chicago To witness
the Yelled Prophets parade and the other at
fractions, were unit In pronouncing the
street illuminatlons the most magnificent ever
witness ed, and they were also delighted with
the exposition, the fair, and tho city gener-
ally. During their stay they were able to see
the largest brewery in America, largest drug
house In the world, the largest shoe factory
In America, and several other manufacturing
and retail establishments Of mammoth pro-
portions.
The tenth annual exposition will terminate
one of It's most successful seasons on October
81, and as this practically includes the carni-
val, It is important that arrangements bs
made at once for visit TO st. Louis while In
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1893-10-12
ELECTRIC REVOLVING STAR.

its holiday attire. The railroad companies
have made such concessions in rates, and have
enlarged the low rate area so materially that
the expense attached to attending the carni-
val has been reduced to something quite In
significant Specially low rates can be OBJ
tained for the concluding illumination dis
plays on October 12 and 10. October IL 10
Spanish and italian day and the event will be
celebrated by parades Of brilliantly uniformed
cavalry. The 10Th is Pytbian night, when
thousands of Knights Of Pythas will be In
line.
Tho illuminatious are so gorgeous that no
one can afford TO miss seeing them An IL
lustration is given OF the revolving electric
star made up of nearly 1000 electric lights in
constant motion and with rapid changes In
color The other electric set pieces and pan
Drama, twelve in number, include lovely
floral arch In natural colors, brilliant pyro-
technic effects, an executive arch with por-
traits of all the presidents Of the Union and
Of the governors Of Missouri. and some eI-
ccedingly appropriate Columbian panorama.
There are In addition over 10000 gas lights
with colored globes lining the sidewalks OF
the principal streets. In all there are over
rs, ,OOO lights used In the illuminations, which
rival the greatest trIumphs Of Paris and cast
into insignifcance the fablcd grandeur OF the
orient
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1893-10-12
IMPORTANT COLORADO NEWS.
COLORADO A WINNER.
Secures tho Award at tho Worlds Fair
for It's Collective Dis play.

Secures tho Award at tho Worlds Fair
for It's Collective display.
The executive committee of awards at the
World's Fair announces the names Of several
hundred exhibitors TO whom honors have
been given. Following is a list OF the win
ners from Colorado: Mollie Gibson Consoli-
dated Mining Company, Aspen, native silver,
95 per cent. pure; Hinsdale county, Lake
City, collective exhibit gold, silver and lead
orc; State School Of Mines, Golden, collcc-
tive exhibit of Colorado minerals; Willis
Walker, Castle Rock, siliched wood and
ngates (pollshed) Mrs. A. L. Cotton, Silver
ton, minerals and ores; IF. A. Reynolds, Canon
City. pitz!te, gold and silver telluride; z. j.
Collingwood, Breckenridge, gold crystal and
wire; San Miguel county, Telluride, collective
exhibit Of gold and silver ore Of San Miguel
county; Crystal Manufacturing Company,
Gunnison, brittle silver ore, rhodochrocite
and stephanite; Forest Queen, ixion, ruby,
silver and galena ores; state of Colorado, col
Iectivc display, mineral resources and ores.
William Shaw Ward, under whose direction
the Colorado exhibit was mostly collected,
was naturally very much pleased with the
state's prizes. Especially was he pleased
with the award Of first prize for tho 'collec-
tive display Of mineral resources and ores"
This" said Mr.. Ward, 'Is the point on
which our display has been especially criti-
cizcd. We have been given credit for having
made good individual shows and counties and
camps have been fayorably mentioned for
their good displays, but for general display n
great many people visiting the Fair have
come home and criticised us, telling how
much better other states had done. The judges
who were appointed to decide as to the merit
Of the several displays have given US the nrst
prize.
''This is the very prize for which our show
would naturally compete. We showed all
the baser metals as we'll as the finer In short,
we made an effort to show the great mineral
resources Of our state and we think we sue
ceeded.N
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1893-10-12
ROBBERY At DIVIDE.
Masked Men Clean Out tho Express
ONCE.

Masked Men Clean Out tho Express
Once.
About 8 O'Clock Tuesday night when the
Wells Fargo agent at Divide was occupied in
the front cnd Of his office with Mr.. Case,
agent for the Grant Transfer Company, a
crash OF glass was heard in the rear end Of
the Office. and looking around a masked man
was standing at the window with a Winches-
ter rife pointing toward Messrs. Kibby and
Case. They were called by name and COM
manded to hold up their hands. Another
man climbed into the window and demanded
the cash In the safe. Mr.. Kibby handed over
a small amount OF cash, but this did not satis-
fy them and they cleaned out the safe them
selves, taking the drawers and all the G. o. d.
packages sent from Cripple Creek at noon
and then departed, having secured nearly
$500. The cash drawers and some papers
were found outside, but the hold-ups made
good their escape.
Mr.. Kibby had Winchester rifle In the Of
flee, but 1t was standing alongside the window
the men entered, and he had no opportunity
of securing 1t.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1893-10-12
Washington Notes.


Fifty-seven employees Of the census bureau
were dismissed Friday.
The silver senators will make de-
tcrmined effort TO secure the rejection of Mr..
Preston as director Of the mint.
Comptroller Eckels has called for report
of the condition OF the national banks ut the
close of business Tuesday, October 3.
Rev. John 7. James. the Methodist divine
who smashed the whisky exhibit Mt the
Worlds Fair month ago, assailed one OF the
finest saloons In this city Thursday and de-
mol ishcd n $3.50 plate glass window, several
large mirrors and destroyed large quantity
of bottled goods. He was arrested aud locked
up.
Chairman Outhwaite of the committee on
military affairs has presented to the House
the report of the Board Of Managers OF the
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Sol
diers. The home consists OF seven institu-
tions, known as branches, throughout the
country. General w. B. Franklin president
of the board, presents the following statistics:
Average cost per member for the year ending
June 81, 1892, was $143 75, and for 1888 $l40 %.
The average number present in the year 1892
was 26, and In 1898 WAS 46. The number for
1891 being about half the average increase
for the period Of five years. There were more
deaths for the year 1893 than for previous
wears The average age OF those cared for In
1898 wass5a.S 8 years The average number of
members present IN 1892 WAS 1861; whole
number cared for %, 400; number of pension
ers 1342l, an increase of LA. The average
in state homes increased materially.