Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-27
ISLAND CITY ITEMS.
populists Satisfied With Mcbride
and His Canvass.
,sySrEEES FEET OF WATER



phaiically denied by the leaders OF that
party in this city. They Say no dissatis-
factlon Is felt at the nomination Of Nc
Brlde that he was the choice OF tho con-
yerton and VIII receive the solid vote OF
the populirts Of Galveston county, not
rtthstanding al. reports TO the CONTRARY
80 far McBride's canvass has been Ac-
esptable to them and they believe that IL
me pupulsts OF this district remain
united and pol their fun strength az tho
polls on election day in November next
ihas he will be elected.
SEVENTEEN FEET.
In conversation with Captain Charlie.
Clarke, whose firm has had the contract
for the hnrbor improvement at Sabine
pass, Tho Post representative was in
formed that there was seventeen feot OF
water good and sfroag across the bar at
that polut, and that this would be ma
terially Increased as soon as the late APP
propriation becomes available. As to the
prospects Of Sabine Pass he said they
were locking up; that recently that pace
had been visited by a number Of promiaent
railway men and capitalists and he said
be would not be surprised 10 see measures
taken soon to develop the Pass into a
port OF no small magnitude. All that has
he'd II back has been want Of water on
rs bar; this has boon obtained and per-
manent.y. and would Increase as the
work progressed. This great dslderatum
having been settled the development OF
the Pass into seaport would speedily
follow.
a SMALL BLAZE.
About 1915 today the fire department
was summoned 10 Avenue r. between
Tweniy-flfth and Twenty sixth streets. to
suppress ere In a smnli frame l45use
owed by Mary Anderson. colored. and
occupied by MIS-, Newton. The flames had
rained rapid Roadway by the time the
nro ladies had reached the scene How
ever, they had II soon under control The
houses Adjoining Mrs Newton's on oith-
81 side were both slightly damaged. The
loss is es. lmnted at about 500 The FIRE
was caused by children playing with
ma iches There was no Insurance.
John Boy,e and Charles Daniels at
shed 10 chemical engine No. l. In
forming from fremont street into Avenue
P were thrown on and slightly injured.
AN HONEST EAiPLoYE.
Sam Hays, colored, jnnitor at the opera
house. In cleaning up after the perform.
aneo found diamond studded lady's
gold wat n, which he gave TO Deputy
Chief OF Police Boyd. who turned Il over
to the chef Of police. This morning Re-
eorder Marsone johnson walked into the
oaisrs o. ice very much perturbed and
stated that ns he and VIE were leaving
the opera house that Mrs. johnson was
ie'tved OF her watch. which he described
m'nutely. The chiof listened sttontlve-
~ and wsen Mr.. johnson had got through
~ his description. put his hand Into
rs pocket and. to the gratiGed surprise OF
TIE recorder. handed him Mrs Johnson's
watch.
", VISIT MARpT GRAs.
The officers OF tho Lasker Light Guards
- IN correspondence with several In
terior companies for the purpose Of ar
ranging visit TO New Orleans during the
g, dbrntion OF fafcl Gras. II the ar
Engagement Is perfected the IAsiscr Light
Guards will meet t'e interior companies
al Houston and they vii! 80 Ia a BODY
from there 10 the Crescent City. The
Louisiana Rides, which enjoyed an out
i. :, i this city short time ago. are quite
asxioup tina. 80 Tqskars yisit New Or
loans ard bring WI them a number OF
interior companies Of the Texas militia.
PAVING COMMENCED.
After numerous says the work OF
street pay!r- has been regumed, About
twenty en- were 10 d az work this
norr . preparing the grade on Avenue
I, bs~' ecp Tw nty-Art ma fremont
streets The work. T. Is stated, WEI be
puzzled for ard wt;i all pos~'hl7 dispatch
nt-o MS men are needed they VIII be put
=, .-v-K. when ~, TX NeEau this morning
s--s were- about 10 Ven assembled on
Av.r = and Tweniy-drst street walilnE
TO b. emp ed by the fa''ng contractors.
"ouR VI liz DUDLEY"
Vas the att. acton at tho fremont opera
',..isr ton Chit. IL IA farce comedy and
IN, ~ bubbles over with I'm and mertl-
ment frost the beginning t1e close IL
:. .pi,-@Adiy mounted. The cast ia eN-
G. er although mall. earh an artist
in their respective roles and h.onded eve
q p.rforna ce at Is full Of gouuine merit
ara a col iEuous rle sure to the AUD ence'
THE combination WI close hcir engage
ment he with a matllee tomorrow
MATRIMONIAL.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
OF MIR. wan Masterson to Mss Fannie
Pierce Harris 'fhe wedding VIII occur ~
the Episcopal church IN Bryan. Texas oe-
tpber 3. Miss Harris Is tho daughter o.
lu7,,-, HAIRS and formerly resided IN
M. CITY. Mr. MastersoD IS a prominent
49,. et'o ney OF BraEoria county ana
ls wen known In Galveston
pUG1LIsrIc.
re Ahorn-Maloney hstie contest which
- IS III Oh the night Of the lst y eN-
citt,. considerable interest among she
,porti- fraternity. Both men are IN INC
fsttie ara y they propose TO pun up 'n ne
beet nsht tnpt IL IN them. Ire oe'lint ",
~ ras,,l IL about even. The contest
viii y Mace In Bemnn's gymnasium on
9osuaffce street
A CRICKET CHALLENGE
Tho a,eanery OF the Eider-pgmpster line
nnvS n mort have Issued challenge 20
81, tho rews of any other two steamers
4. most game OF cricket for tleo sac
:. game 10 Ia played on or before Va,
tSeel All players must be memhefs o.
N steamers or Ole einp.pNes o. ~
representing the o'ntesting steel'
SICK AND DESTITUTE
y sue Hasseit IS years old a "a,
20 Of A;abama, was found In sick ana
destitute condition in house on mhuI'
.trcet botveen Forty-second and F9rly
" Z stress. and removed 70 tns
hospilai for trestment.
T4E EXP GRIsiENr STATION
I've committee from the. Asrioplinra'
an MschRsicAl college 90 locate az eni
-eriment t,tlon N me eeaA' e9u ~,
ergi,. IL caves = ionisht ana loiilo' 4, Y.
Will Inspect the ca 'ry Adjaeeh' y '"'a
NOTES
-hirty-seven cars Z sandstone ~ ops
traln WAS pusaed down on nc s .'..'I
S,ttv mis- noon FOR transfer TO B9hFaf'
'or use on the north jeiw
the county .onrt yeF;eraay afternoon
a. also O'Clock ions z.mineIman -
triei en- charge OF lunaey. Ihe ~
returned a verdict Of not tui'S' avs
bei.g out about three hours.
PERSONALS.
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