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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

Professor Cope Of pbls,
creature which all natun
nous in prDnouncing the &
tive Of the hoofed auinl 4
animal is not alive, neithe I
far rs flesh and blood are "a
the palcontologist, who tapI
fossiled bones, the specinn
is not larger than a yeariig.
nearly so tail, and was iursl
river country in Wyoming i
named it PhenRcodus phrl'
was first discovered. givinstl
that II was akin 10 a spc..
found several years ago A
paleotherium), and which n
the other naturalists 50 n
classify.
At the time OF the disocys1I
specimen the savants Of y
that it was the ancestor q
ters," but the Wind rlyei 4
easily distinguished as bsirgl
same, is believed to be mud
Cope's curiosity was foundHl
ing 10 the eoccnc period, All.
IL grazed on the western "A
placed as far back as 500 ,0e
bone is perfect and in piaa,
men could not be purchAsd
st. Louis Republic.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24
ArGrsT HORSTNIAN.

The subject of this sketch is the leading
clothier and dry goods merchant of this
busy city. He is native of Fayottc
county. Texas. and came to Cameron in
1881, where he formed co-partnership
in the drug and general mercantile bust
ness. He afterwards. in 1890, assumed
entire control Of the business. Going out
Of the drug line. he has for some time
been able to direct his energies more
closely towards the building up of his
present establishment Of general merchnn-
die. He carries full line of dry goods,
clothing, hats and caps, boots and shoes.
and furnishing goods Of all descriptions.
Also carries 4 fine line of groceries. Mr..
llorstmnn is public spirited citizen of
Cameron.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The above named gentlemen constitute
one of the foremost law firms of this CITY.
They have al extensive practice, In
which they are very successful. Mr..
Henderson. " hose reputation stands high
al good lawyer and an able speaker,
is a native Of Texas. having been born
and brought up In Washington county.
In 1877 he graduated from the Baylor
university at Waco. Afterwards he stud
led law vi the Washington university of
ST. louis. lie began his law practice In
Cameron in 1879. He was county attor-
ney for two years, and district attorney
for the same period Mr., Streetman was
born in This comfy, attended the South
western university at Georgetown. Tex,
and was cre1tahly admitted to the bar In
1890. Both are able lawyers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

Mr. GIL The present efficient clerk
OF Milan county, was born IN Lawrence
county, Alabana, in 1891, but was aleu
10y his fiihcrto Mississippi WHOM be- wa.
but years OH - was educated priu-
cipally ia the public sch ols Entered
the Confederate army at the carly age
of 10. serving in The lcorty.Grst Miss
sppi infantry. At l1nesboro Ca, he re-
ceved q w0nnd which disabled him from
married 90 Miss NJ T. Poole in Febrnary.
1871. He came 10 Tey1s IN 1874. engar.
INK 90 agricultural pursups mill elected
county clerk IN 1855 since which time bo
has continuously bell suob nqi1o flo
hts hecn Gle e1 a9i,r Ri f,yll-f iIl
CONTEST lul lif 1897 haine afs H..
Of fhp poWner1tie utrfy So WIS l.af.t
by bond somc nsflrv an CfN rs
nouu.dr here md has Ne ION of
having made On efficient officer.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The two railway lines before mention
ed have added greatly 10 this ciiy's pros
pcrity. The Arkansas Pass came to Cam
eron IN the season Of 1891, and has been
Of incalculable benefit TO this entire sec
ton. An immense amount Of the pro
duets of this county are shipped here
over this line. II has also offered to
the travelling public enlarged facilities as
well rs superior Recommendations not TO
be surpassed by any other railway sys'
TEN in the state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The above is the leading hotel of Cam
eron. II IS Gne brick structure and
was built by the present proprietor, Mr.
NJ. A. Belcher. Mr.. Belcher is an old
hotel man, having ran die RDckport hotel
of Roclport. the Wilson house OF Laredo
AMI the Taylor holel of Taylor, Tex.
The New Central js frSt-class in all its
appointments. II is newly furnished and
electric bells reach TO every room. The
walters are courteous and The table can
not be eXcelIcd by any other house in
Central Texas. Mr., Bdcher takes per-
soual supervision and sees that every
comfort is provided his guests.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

They Have Wealth aud Are Arlstoerntlc
and Ultra Fashionable.

They Have Wealth and Are ArIstoorntio
and Ultra Fashionable.
A negro arlstoeracy Sounds odd, doesn't
~ Yet such IN aristourHcy aNists In Wash
ington, aud IL is, relatively Mt least, the
equal In wealth, culture and refinement Of
that Of our best circles Of white society.
Washington Is colored nun a paradise
The term "oolored man. il the one they
invariably employ In speaking OF them
selves, They tell you they are not negroes
that negroes are the low blncks; that
they are ;olorrd people, and that white
ladies aud gentlemen appreciate that fact
md address them accordingly Tho stand
ard Of gcntility among the whites Is fixed
by their use OF these terms But, call
thom what you please, Washington N their
paradiso-the one spot on earth where
part of their number have social stand
ing, and where they nre something more
than mere hpwers OF wood and drawers OF
water
The colorcd aristocracy OF Washington
really numbers about 400 all told, aud In
that respect they stand on an equal foot
ing with Ward McAllister's -Four Hundred
ia tho NV York metropolis. These Wash
ington colored swells live in iine houses
They are possessed In mnny cases OF large
wealth They keep their own carriages.
and they have servants In abundance who
minister to their wants They have every
thing, In short, that money aud good taste
can suggest,
In their church worship the colored
Four Hundred ARE quite rs exclusive ns
their white neighhou, and colorcd day
lahoror would hesitate a. much TO enter
one Of these sanctuariss RS white man
OF the same degrre would In presenting
himself az the portals Of Grace church In
New York There are other colored
churches there where the poor and the
fairly wen To do meet on equal terms. but
they are not the churehea OF the -Four Hun
dred "
The SWEETEST colored church in Washing
ton is the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
On Sunday mornings Fifteenth street II
the vicinity Of the church Is filed With
carriages Tho church ~ small aud ultra
fashionable This most Of the members
keep carriages, and they use them ON these
occasions. In this respect they arr nning
the worst form Of white Enohbory Ia Eng
land every gentleman walks 20 church
He may own hundred carriages, but he
docsn use them TO take him to and from
the church SOME OF these days Ameri
cans will copy his custom from their Eng
lish cousins,a when the American whites
uholish the present fashion Of riding to
church the Washington cclored swells viii
proht BY the object lesson.-Buiialo Com.
inercial,
Detroit Mich :. Jan. %. Hon, C. II.
hnuls ltndiun rltixen WIN IN usarfh
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

Mr. Fullusr t be- prpre'o- Of the
leading grocery housf IN Cameron Be-
ginning on very small CAPITAL seven years
most extensive Of rs Kind IN tho ofiy
HIS success Is due both 10 cool business
methods and a fnir and courteous treat
mint Of his customers
Before entering business for himself he
had gained an exncriance of ten years as
clerk In a mercantile house. He WIS
born here IN 1867 and educated In the
county, but his principal education has
fN lrfHfis u
taxable property here is over $4,000.
He literally aids public enterprises and
stands well in the community.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The county Is well watered by num-
her of fine streams and their tributaries.
In addition to the Brazos coursmg along
~ eastern boundary. It has the Little
river the san Gabriel, Brushy, Big and
Little Pond creeks. Elm creek and other
smaller sucnms. The Little river. which
empjtcs INTO Tie Rra2os is formed bv the
Leon, Salldo and Iampasas rivers. and
passing through the confer Of the county
from west TO east, flows through a val
ley of great hcnuty and fertility. Along
its entirc course and for some distance
out timber is abundant, consisting of
whlie OAK. ash. pecan and other vlrie-
ties. The banks OF the Little river being
high, a number of fine iron suspension
bridges have been constructed over IL at
various points convenient 10 the public.
The san Gabriel a tributary of Little
river, ~ the next stream Of Importance.
II drains o splendid section Known as
the San Gabriel country, the soil Of which
viii grow almost everything known to
this latitude, he Pond crrcl; country Is
also q beautiful portion Of the county
and highly productive,
II is a source Of pleasure 10 the visitor
To drive over the fine lands of this county.
10 500 hcr pictures of woodland and prai.
rlr, TO pass over her winding streams.
that enrich Eer beautiful valleys, 10 note
the comfortable farm houses that dot the
country everywhere, 10 sec her cultivated
fields, her churches, Eer school houses.
and all that lend their valued Influences
toward the prosperity and happiness Of
her people.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

A potometer of che ui1atslI
been devised by DR. slntsl1
ing how well lighted aodn
for incidentally serving sac
The "a pages Of a book sne
uated tints. the flfsi belrssrl
the last nearly black. OutI|
phrases are printed in bla'i
ferent size. The amounts
mated by peruslng The g
page Of the book until ass''
tiers can no longer beread
about a foot from the ~
lighted apartment che onaiH \
clearly made out to tbs "
the twenty fourth psgA p
light the difficulty Of dec.i
may commence at ths Y
even fifteenth page .noN
may be even more reliApi II
vision Of the person mako
he compared with tbatd 4
and Tor that purpose "
nishes all the essenualA-S
Democrat. u
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The surface Of TIE county is generally
rolling, with but a small portion hilly and
broken. 1t consists Of both woodland
and prairie, the western and northwest
ern pagt being tine, open, rolling prai-
rie, AMI the southern and southeastern
part generally timber land. The timber
consists Of white oak, post oak, mesquite
ash, elm, blackberry, pecan and other va
YIeues.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

In the issue Of the Evening Mail of
yesterday there was a publication in the
form Of an open letter from Capt. u.
b. Paddock TO Mr. Il. G.. senter re-
plying to the statement of the latter
published in Saturdays Gazette alleging
IN substance that the application for re-
leiver for the business aud property OF
the Gazette filed in Judge Harris court
Monday, January 10. was the result OF
L combination, Of which Capt. Paddock
was the head. 10 wreck and absorb the
Gazette.
Commenting on the 'letter" Of Capt.
Paddock, Mr.. Senter said.
Capt. Paddock seems to be anxious
% have the public TO understand that the
material facts stated by me rest upon
ny evidence alone, and that the issue is
merely one of veracily between us.
While | am quite willing for the people
If For, Worth to judge between us ON
mat point, 1 have not ventured to ask
hem TO believe charges Of the gravity Of
those l have preferred on my unsup-
ported testimony. For every statement
AtsNAN ~ Ah' ti AAH fhbiANhlaNh " Ata"N
Saturday l hold myself in readiness to
produce evidence that cannot be con-
trovcrted. As TO one of the most ilnpor-
tant matters contained in my statement,
l accept the test Of fidelity to truth
suggested By Capt. Paddock himself
1t Is not true that ] nm d stakeholder In
the southwestern lnvlstment company
which has made the application i9f a re-
cplver Further, / never heard OF the com
pany, and do not know now who arc rs
stpCkhndcrs / DO 81 believe Me, 30
mar ever tod Nh Coiauit that 1 was
stakeholder In that company, Or mat MF.
Colpultt ever t0ld yon that Mr. iomar mad
Informed him lCulgultl That i was BE- stock
holder, / regard both VI these gentlemen
men OF truth and honor.
.srbe following "a a c3uv Of a letter
tt 'un 'st,,rsi,,. i.
e9ufe7seu 70 w On l''l l3,ltulY"', ~
Al,, y % N'lYul,'' AAlnV57n 81, ~
marked personal ] may without IN
propriety, ! TRUST. reproduce H. cgedit0blc
us Ii X 10 the Judgment aud the heart of
IA author.
m, ia, oh, ,.,t a., II a.
titeh' 49, leA, '3i' l5,ii.. II Ifort
Wofth' TeK'. Dear Sirsin yaur statement
published III tue "aAel'1 OF lH' cate you
H.. ~. .,.,., 80. ,,...,,,,,,.,,. a.. ur
NJ boinaI H'nte nv, "9 Meui 1i,,,.nyy,ania i'm
w., sri, a ,rt,,,,,ri,t bg Him to mo- thnt
Gapt Paddock IN a siorkholder Ia the
Southwestern Investment company"
You quote me Incorrectly proOably ME,
undertaking me IN the egutr sauon hnl
with you, ! nag D'.n iries5ap9,ei ny '' =,
Fog, ,v6rit tVs.inS.ii NV ,tngt md e9lled
Oh slm. anl AZ III. fe6uest called On CAPT
iaddock bpiare / saw you. la talking about
tn, rycc,Sclslip application l stated 10 Capt
Ptdiogk then gsl.ea Dapi. RAJ
Nuth VINO cplnp3-el the oouiihBes{uIh ~
sSs WIZ. nIS XIX in Il, AMI afiot nin,ps
aunu,r p"rty KIM AMI nave somo
stock lu H." aitorward was Introduced io
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The school privileges of Milan county
are Of the best. Very few counties have
SO many comfortable school houses, nor
have reached in the degree Of general
school work In capable teachers and
modern methods such high state of Ell
fciency. The average wages paid teach
ers are about SlJ per month. The school
population in this county is given as
httill
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The above named r,Dll
the city's representa,jss
was born in AlabauS Il,
by his parents to dis eos " I. I,
attended the state uniy H., ]
see, graduating with NM. III Y I
md medical departmer~..,
Eonor for general pr06si~.
course and the faculty pfn n
for general pr'ficiency
class. He has been In y.
tice in dentistry in M, s;.l
and is the owner Of III
in this thriving town.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24
FARM rRopuors. -YALrEs- rrc

From the last annual report of the agrl.
cultural bureau Of Texas. we gather that
in 1872 there were grown in this county
on G6,223 acres, 3i,335 bales Of cotton.
valued az .SLu25 $50; IO9.j}3O bushels of
corn raised on 23SAl ncros and valued m
$i5302l; 22,522 hushsls Of sweet pof1.
toes, on I'll ncres, yAsled al SilIi0.
l9,UOi tons cotton seed, valued at Sl2j-
Jlu' The above constitute only some of
the most Important products. many Other
kinds OF crops yielding profitable returns
when attention Is paid To taclr cultiyl-
ton. II should also be borne In mimi
that the above statistics do not really rem.
resent the actual capacity Of the soii Ia
produce, az tie average farmer never
brings lis land up 10 iis full producing
capacity. Under proper cultivation mi
fair seasons, at least thrcc-ounrtprs 10
one bale Of cotton can be grown hcre NOR
acre aud from forty to sixty bushels of
corn. Seventy-hve bushels OF oats fo N !,
acre IL not an uncommon crpp. Trrirn-
ton Is not. necessary IN this section, tlle
There are large deposits o llrnite co,i
In Milan county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The church privileges of Cameron will
probably compare favorably with most
other cities of its size. The Methodist
Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian and
Catholic nominations are represented
here All owe GOOD church ediices eN-
ecpt the Christian
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The courthouse, although belonging to
the county at large is yet an Institution
which adds direct material benefit to this
beautifully city. IL Is one Of the finest
IN the state, and cost complete over $780,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

Mr.. Ruby was bo-. -
ih ) e.. receiving M. 4.
Texas in 1876. he woTi,i' 4
and afterwards as 4 - h
assessor here for Two g ,
when he engaged N NJ N /. /
now conducting, that ~
fectionery. cardies INA
Of goods. Mr.. Ruby Il y. "a n
public spirited citizen 4. 4.
terest in the welfare
county. Va III
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

During the last seysl
have been Killed byl's's
knoll on the French tafal'
road leadlug from hliHil',l
and nearly every Tree O. \
said to bear the MARKS ~
An open lot at Easl III
has been "hlt by th'na.
resident Of that plan w
ent times since tie Vr
piece OF Wool. not lilq.
away has been LITERALLY
trie Shots, AZ N ehI
near the village Ell
struck by ligiiming
settlefs have Tired sGlp
oftae singular ocnI''I
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

PUBLIC SCHOOL
The public school Of Cameron Is an
honor not only 10 the county. but 10 tho
state, The school builih itaelf is a mag.
nlaccnt structure, built ont of brown
stone and native brick, aud costing mo
handsome sum OF $4,000. Il stands M
a monument Of beauty aud worth 10 he
enterprise and intnll gencc of the "a, er
1us pcople Of Cameron The Interior /.
provided with the most modern fnrpi
tire. ami the rooms are lnrse and vol
ventilated Il would be impa4 nlc 10 d.
scribe, even were ii necessary. ha com
nleitHa-s li the Interior IF iiis fr,
building n + Simply perfect As to Tho
school rs 81, { the language NJ ono 81
Camernn's leading citizens, Mr. w. r.
Srcotman. IT Is the finest school IN the
aiyilvel world lts superintendent X
Mr 70. A. Cochran whose scholarly nj
ninments and able management has
brought Il to It's high state OF efficiency.
He + ably assisted by n corIa Of teach
crs who are giving universal satisfaction
in thcir work. This school Is affiliated
wife ihn Salie university II Is tie m.
sutution Ia which the people Of Cameron
feel greatest pride.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

A case Of Catarrh that can't DO cured by
n. Sage's Caiarrh Remedy q 50 rara thar
Ito makers OF tho medicine are willing % fisl.
this Offer; II wo can't euro your Catarrh,
perfectly and permanently no matter what
your case e, woA Pay you tj01.n
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The subject of this skets
Alabama, being brought M
Houston county. Texas, n
old. He was educatal /
schools and early Learned
business. In 1880 he can,
ty, and worked first at /
later connected himself vi
i.4trrn.te : ufiI
engaged in the general Il
ness, buying out a bankru
owns a fine store here nov.
is prosperous and growing,
joins in any move lOokitg'
good.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24
Villain COUNTY AND ITS CAPITAL

600. It is built Of stone, is a splendid
structure. aud It's high dome commands
magnificent view Of the surrounding
country
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

e much lasting good. They 81 3hiely and
pssradneniiy euro Constipation, nAiouncss
Indigestion, Sick or Bilious Headaches, Jaun-
Alec, Sour stomach, and Dizziness. An de-
rungamenta Of hvcr, stomach, and bowels arc
prevented, relieved. and cured
They're guaranteed 10 give aatisfaetion, or
your money Is returned
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24
WHICH 2
ANSWER OF MIR. f. G. sENTER TO
CAPT. PADDocK's LETTER.

An Interesting Statement From Mr.
colquitt. Bearing Upon inc In
oeption of tho Rcceivership
Appllcation--Is Mr.. Greedy
Principal or Agent7
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

edgeated at the w.,....
, maj school. and foiic's',ssis \
Ineia a nm for ten vears ~ n 80
ana was county s N s.s.iii
county. Missouri. fc Ss1 Isl,.
co coming to Texas N isa ~
Of the South Bel.oaSf ~. 4.
He has brought ihe ", *
iftn y Me ri. ~ 'ell1 4
, efforts e are are duly uppsss,,., +.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

gentleman largely interested. and at their
request, / authorized them 70 go 10 Napt.
Paddock and. as far rs / was concerned
10 make any sale 10 him that was Tats-
factory to Them. They proceed at once
TO his office and the result, was ln-
formed, was that the captain would con
fer with his associates. Inc ieNt OF
the succeeding day, Capt faddoek cs.p7ff
70 be presented TO me docuihFnI, IN
his own handwriting, which proNlled
that ! should give not only an opuqn
on my own stock and that oil iriehus,
but that | should undertake 10 recohNey
to the Democrat Publishing company inc
property Of the Gazette company; l ne
clined 10 usurp the authority Whlch the
option contemplated and 10 plnce ~
Capt Paddocl's hands an agrcenchi
which could have had no legal effect ana
was Of no value,as far ic9uld discover
could have had no legal effect anu was
of no value, ns far as l could discover
except as II might have served 10 suuhe
the faith of my associates IN me py w,
nishing conclusive evidence OF PAD iallh;
1.-The introduction Of Mr.; Nnthan HIseiy
which began last summer accords 70 INV
gentleman distinction which nc was
too modest to assert a few days before
he lately appeared en- the local scehe ~
an interview with q New York tQuse WIN
which the Gazette holds business re-
latiens with those relations for its
subject. he represented himself az the
ambassador and agent of Capt. rad
dock"
a letter on file in this city testiies 70
this fact. The identities Of Capt. Pad-
dock and Mr.. Greedy seem 70 be as s1aly
mixed IN this affair rs those Of Dr
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde. and II would prob
ably take psychological Investigation. 20
determine which is principal aud wnich
Capt. Paddock's effort to show an
improper motive for my statement must
10 TIE casual reader have seemed lame
and imp0teut. He says:
Ever since you became connected with
the Democrat Publishing company ] have
been nm indorser on IT, naper with one OF
The banks OF this city for the sum u $lpOQ
and that when you made q deal with
the printers protective fraternity % enable
you to tide over the hard times, / refused
longer TO indorse the notes pf the Democrat
Publishing company Of which you, by me
death Of Mr.. Malone, hecnine tha leading
snrit7 Why did you not tell this AMI let a
discriminating public see that such refusal,
and that only was the nnlmus which mas
Inspired your personal assaults upon me.
III would seem FROM this that Capt.
| Paddock will learn now, for the hrst time.
that he Is moi an iudurspr on the paper Of
the Democrat Publishing company for any
f@rrotten In reference 10 thc note of
which hc spouI,s h that he did rcnew his
Endorsement On Il after the sale of tie
manor 10 the Gazette company. He never
rave n positive answer rs 10 whether he
would or would not sign the paper at
later maturity and believing that lis
! purpose WAS 10 force suit, arrangements
were made by which his signature was
dropped. As no Inconvenience whatever
was caused by his attitude, 1t Is difficult
| 10 understand why u should have pro-
| yohel amy rescntmrui
1.-The assertion that made a deal with
/ the Protective fraternity 70 enable .you
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The above named gentleman has the
honor of being the superintendent of
Cameron's ane public school. He was
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-24

The best barber shop n
conducted by Mr.. McWl.|
n new conner who began %
In the past few month \
improved his shon aud N
by the best people Of Cans'