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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Austin. Tex, Dec. % Pursuant to
a Recommendation by the railroad COM
mission communicated 10 the several
railroads that the traffic men meet the
commission today 10 discuss the pro-
posed coal tariff. number OF railroad
traffic managers and general attorneys
for the roads met the commission at IL
o'clock this morning.
The following nilroad men were
present. II. a. Jones, general freight
agent Houston and Texas Central rail-
road: c. W. Bein. trafic manager
Southern Pacific; ]. W. Allen. general
freight agent Missouri. Kansas aud
Texas; u. J. Martin, general freight
agent San Antonio and Aransas Pass
j.. J. Polk, general freight agent Gulf.
Colorado ana Santa fe; j. IL. Gil-
basiAth, assistant general mt. aSt. IN
ternatlonnl and Great Northern; u.
Miller, assistant general freight agent
Missouri, lSunsas and Texas; G, r.
Sterling, Fort Worth and Denver CitY'
aud c. M. swan, Cobton Belt.
The following general attorneys were
also preaent. A. w. Houston, san An
tonic and Arkansas Pass; Judge II. >.
LOvett, Missouri, Kansas and IeXaS
and Houston and Texas Central; judge
H. -. Perkins, Cotton Belt; i. IL
Jones, International and Great Nor'h-
ern; Frank u. Stanley. Fort Worth and
Denver city.
There were number of visitors pres
eut, including Judge Muse Hon. i. s.
Henderson,, 10. J.. Anthony ana opAers
OF Bryan and Beauresard Bryan OK
Bronham.
Col. l.. l.. Foster and Judge L. j.
Story were present, the former pre-
siding.
THE discussion opened by an argu-
ment by Judge II. s. LOvett OF Hous-
ton, who announced that he represented
the Missouri. Kansas aud Texas, and
incidentally the Houston and Texas
Central.
He began by snying that the pro-
posed tariff on coal was lower than
tho tann Of 1891, and that he hoped
70 demonstrate that the rate was 100
low
He stated that while the tariff was
intended to affect only state tratiic'
TINT there was so much coal that comes
from out uf tho state that the inter-
state traffic was seriously affected BY
rulings of the commission:
MIR, Lovet said
"Whilo there Is no COAX produced on
the line Of the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas road In Texas and for that rca-
son no rates have been established be-
| tween points wholly on the line Of the
Missouri, KnnanA and Texas and en-
| urely within tho state OF Texas, the
Missouri. Kansas aud Texas, however,
does publish rates from Galveston to
points on is line In Texas, which APP
ply on coal imported through that
port. The rates Of the commission.
however Will very materially reduce
the figures heretofore In effect, as
shown by the following comparative
statement. together with n1iloage
Rates on coal from Galveston to
I tOinta named:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23
BRILLIANT SOCIAL SUCCESS.
RECEPTION GIVEN ny MRS. WIN
FIELD SCOTT THURSDAY.
one Of tho Most Delightful oecH-
sions THAT fIas rranspired In Fort
worth soeiety-'rhe E2anisits Dec
srationS--rhe German.

- .1,.,..ao,, afternoon Mrs.
VI pu9s $500, :, ,ar5,a
Winfield scott en'or 'A'i'lu 80
number OF her friends nj her hoine'
corner Fifth and Lamar elrsets. This
..-l,,.p from "a o'clock
Tecepuoh was s'''' iiV''. 80. ~
y. M, and Was one OF .ne n.'''
liant social successes that AAs ever
80, .cl,ts,,ed In Fort Worth.
Mn s,ott and dau-ntcr, MISS Scott.
..,.,.a : .sist,si m RECEIVING by Mrs. W.
,sar1s Mrf. u. Elton, Mrs. II.
Er,,,,,an Mira. d. n. Murphy.
ALIAS NfaseEie WILSON, Miss Ida Bean.
sf,ss AnNs Hornsett. Miss Pauline
ttY,.,,,g Afiss 1liVo Foktnr. Miss olive
,rfrinrriAu MISC Minnie Nash and Miss
Irma f,sdiek. Tho ufternoJn reception
80 eiven 10 tbe married friends Of
I'M boats.a aud there were 100 guests
,,rese,,,
trhs beautiful mansion was decorated
win exnuirito taste and tho harino-
uious blepdius Of INC decorative mate
,Saiq r,na m artlsstio and lovely crea-
ION. The halls were banked VITA
palms placed opposite the entrance and
wrcaths Of smiiax fcstooncd the vim
dovs aud mirrors Of the parlors. White
,,hrvsa fhernirnts vere mingled with
tile parlor decorations with lovely ef-
feot. Tho dining room decoradoua
were OF tha loveiiest description and
ahs table was tho perfection Of decora-
tive art. THO oolors that ptpdomlna ted
An All OF the apartments wer1 green and
white. Dainty refreshments weto
served.
In fhe evrnfrr- a german was given
ia the apecio,n bedroom on the third
moor, which was attended b. u large
number OF Young fadias and gentle
men. who engaged in th0 Terpsichorean
deiirslts with an thu gest aud enjoy
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

c. NJ. Payne of the Cotton Bolt, ac-
companied by his family, have gone
east to spend the holidays.
w. II. Weeks. well known In railroad
circles here, was over from Dallas yes
terday,
Everett wyatt freight clerk OF the
Denver. Will spend Christmas in St.
Louis
w. G.. Crush, general passenger agent
or the Katy, was here yesterday
The Katy's new ticket office was not
completed as soon as at first thought
II would be. and the removal from the
old quarters to the new will not be
made until tomorrow.
The Rock Island announces that half
fare privileges 10 ministers OF the gos-
pei will be extended until January 10,
1895.
II NJ Hunt, OF the Queen and cres-
cent. has reached home, after trip
OF weeks duration.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23
rnn Naw ~ ANnnmw,a.
The npisropniinns 20 Erect the Fin
est Church Ia tie city.

The ilnisropRiinnA 20 Erect the Fin
cat church In thc city.
ST. Andrew'a parish has taken tho
preliminary steps looked to the cree
ton Of church building commemorate
with IT'S needs. Tho little frame house
now used as tho parish church was.
at the time of its erection, tho largest
ana iinest place OF worship IA the city
That WAS eighteen years ago. Tho new
building ~ always TO bear the same
collation. TO the city that the old ono once
did, q IS TO be 40 large aud elegant that
81 VIII DO source OF pride To every one
WHO loves Fort Worth. When Il out
grows the needs OF the parish, n divla-
.on Of the lpuErtgation will DO neces-
snry. II never VIII, therefore, become
too small. Tho style OF architecture will
be Spanish renaissance. and tho ma
terlRl stone, granite, terra Gotta. Ro-
man brick. and steel IL can never be-
come dllahdatcd or nntiquated IL VIII
therefore, 80 thing OF beauty and u
10Y forever The vAatry OF today IL
building for an time to come, The
church VIII probably be huilt on the
site owned by tho parish on Lamar
ana Ninth streets, The members of tn,
church ara WORKING With viii to brinl
the frulilon Of their hopes Of having
Il new church sometime Ia 1896.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23
pnlIn. nnllrnnd Nntn.

Dallas, Tex. Doc, gs.--Nr. Hal nellie.
who for years past has been an en-
ploye Of the Texas and PAciBe. Eener-
al offices Of this city. resigned his posi-
tlon today TO 80 into the mercantile
eusineas at Indianapolis. Ind.
Mr. Castor Meslier, general passen-
ser and ticket agent OF the Texas aud
Pacific, Is authority for the statement
that his road has done the largest
holiday business this year that has
ever been known In Texas He says al
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Denison, Tex, Dec. 22.-Trainmas-
tiers Bethard and sullivan will open n
school for instruction in standard rules
Wednesday morning. June 3 to con-
tinue two days each week, until all
trainmen, engine men. yard men, oper-
0tors and dispatchers running into or
located here are instructed The school
win open at a. m. Wednesday. jan
uaIy 2. the first week Of the new year,
then Thursdays and Fridays.
Treasurer Halstead will go to st.
Louis tonight.
General Manager Allen leaves this
evening for the North.
a committee of engineers who have
been here from all parts OF the Katy
system, settling a grievance among
the mon. have accomplished their mis-
sion and returned home.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Yesterday afternoon at A;30 o'clock,
nt the Bethel Miaalon In this city. Mir,
G W. Byron was nnltea In matrimony
Irwin ofilciaung. Tho BRIDE and groom
are both well-knewn Ia religious circles
IN Fort Worth and many other sections
of tec state ana count thoir friends by
the score They arr both analous, de-
voted workers IN the l.ord's vineyard,
and the Sincere wishes OF Bethel worli .
ers ara other chriaiians so with them
IN their new relation. The bride has
iony been regarded 20 leader In mis-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23
ELECTION oF oTF1crns
For Fort Worth Lodge No. 81, Ma
Ional- ENA-rNe A.nnciniInn

Fort Worth Lodge No. 81, National
Reserve Association. at the meeting
Thursday night, elected the following
olloers' PRESIDENT, ]. G.. Watkins;
Mrs, NJ. A. sloan; secretary. E1ward
Beazley; treasurer, ~ 4. sloan. con
ductor j. A. Coates: sentinel III
GratL; trustees. Capt. ]. c. ,Richard-
son, J T. Osborne and II. Rr1inn. rem
rsentatiVe TO the Grand Lodge. Capt
klns. W.
rue report Of the secretary showed a
membership Of over 200 for this lodgd
end over lol for the other lodge. mn,s-
Worth - for'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

ready over 1000 excursion tickets have
been sold.
All the Texas and Pacific officers. ms
is customary with this road, will have
fun holiday Christmas
MIR. II. II. winn. chief clerk in tho
office OF the assistant superintendent of
telegraph. Western Union. has returned
from an extended visit at his old home
in Chllicothe, Cincinnati and other
Ohio points, l
Mr.. VIM was given a royal recep-
tion by his friends In the parlors of
tho Mcleod hotel last evening.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Dick Hovenkamp and Bin Henderson.
two weil-iSnawn farmers OF Birdville.
had fracas short time ago In which
an AK handle and rocks were the weap-
ons used. Henderson Is the bigger man
but Hoyenkamp is red-headed and hon
ors We're about even TIL friends sep
Hovenlamp had trial In the mngis-
trate's court at Keller yesterday. where
there was jury summoned and law
yers in attendance, and he was found
not guilty.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Waco, Tex, Dec, Alt is understood
that an arrangement has been mace be-
tween the Cotton Belt and Aransas
Pass by which close connections will be
made between these lines at waco
and thorough passenger service be-
tween Memphis, ST. Louis and san
Antonio, lnaugurated. A sleeper win be
put on ana run through to San An
tonic
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

sion work IN this city, loved by all for
her kind. sweet, gentle manners and
disposition, and the groom is TO be con-
graduated on securing so charming a
prize. The prayers OF host Of friends
and admirers attend them az they
launch forth on lies journey. They
took last evenings Central train FOR
Rice. where they 30 to engage In a
rcyival meeting.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

REV, T. W stephens viii address the
nectiug for men only az the \. NJ. G.
A. az o'clock this W0tern0on, Muslc
by the quarye;te. All men invited, BIZ
bic training class al I'D. M
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

"UWF0NFH EsNWVI' EW7'tI 7tsHNVTNFTV"s
1hla body Of educators will meet IN
Galveston on the Goth, e,th, ana 2Sth
instant The railroads have generously
granted round trip ono fare rate
Tickets on sale %, "a. aud 20, good for
ton days, II Is hoped as many as pos
sible or can conveniently do 50, win at
tend this gathering. ALEX HoGG.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Lost, on the way 20 the Union depot.
a black overcoat, containing gloves and
handkerchiefs, Finder will be literally
rewarded on delivery at the business
cfiice OF the Gazette.
$. r. wILIIAMS
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Lost, ON tha way to the Union depot,
q black overcoat. containing gloves and
handkerchiefs. Finder will be literally
rewarded on delivery at the business
office OF the Gazette.
S. II. WILLIAMS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

vita the installation Of officers on that
date. A committee of arrangements
has been appointed to prepare for the
entertainment.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

KniEhts Of Honor Entertainment.
Tarrani Lodge 40. 1905, knights OF
Honor. win giVc a big reception and
ON the 25th OF January. in cnnnrction
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23
NEWS OF THE RAILROAD WORLD
TING COMMISSION GIVES A HEAR
ING ON COAL.

some Rates Fixed on That Com
modity-vernon to Get Road
from the Territory--DenisoA Rail
road Eews-DnIias Notes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-10-11
st. John ~ Halifax.

The Maine Central railroad is mor'
than pleasing the people this season
Their latest fad is al excursion To st
John and Halifax, on Thursday, Oct
18th. leaving Portland nj | =, NJ, Bangor
at $50 l., NJ. When you hear bow 10"
the rates are, you will desire to go
This Excursion goes from all stations
and will be personally conducted by
their Excursion Agent, Col W. \
Kimball They also have made arrange
ments to stop at the Queens Hotel ii
Halifax. at low rate. 1t is the
cheapest rate ever offered for an all raj
ride. Ne sea-sickness-for you traye
all rail and the cars all tirst-class. Re
member the date, Thursday, October
18th.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-10-11

At the October L of Probate Court.
commencing Tuesday morning business
was transacted as follows:
The accounts in estates of Elizabeth
l.. X. Adams, Harvey u Kicker, Lucy
II. IIolbrook, l.oring .losslyn, Mary
Pollard, were settled
Husbands allowance estate of
Maria +. Duly wis authorized.
Authority to sell real estate granted
in case of Christopher NJ. Hartford,
Harvey Il Kicker, and W. Kicker y
Son.
Augustus p. Small was appointed exr.
of will of Eleazer {. Littlefield.
The will of Asa W. Wides was proved.
Report of Commissioners we're accept
ed in case of Thos. L. Abbott
The name of Harry A. Stevens was
changed to Harry \. Poulin and he was
adopted by Luke Poulin and wife. Vivian
\. Tasker askes to have her name
changed to Vivian \. Mosher. The
name of Grace D.. league was changed
to Grace Drew and she was adopted by
Timothy Drew and wife.
Everett 7. Goodrich was appointed
admr, of the estate of Betsy r. Good
rich. Welthy Kicker was appointed
admx. of estate of Wentworth Kicker.
Alyanus d. Bradley was appointel
guardian of minor heirs of Turner 5.
Kicker.
Petition for distribution of estate of
Mary Pollard was presented.
Petitions for administration were pre-
scented in the estates of Joseph b.
Barnes, John Churchill, Mary L. Austin,
Eliza E. Trip.
Petition for allowance from the estate
of john Prince of Ninelahd, y. j., was
presented.
Accounts were presented in the cases
of Sarah X. Allen, Mary \. Bosworth,
Santa A. Goodridge, George Burrill and
rhos. l.. Lurton.
The wills of Matilda II. Dyer. Enos
TIutchins. Henry \. Chase, Mary +,
Longley were presented.
The estate of Jesse Pratt was report
ed to be hsolvent and Samuel II. Black
well and John \. Cilley were appointed
commissioners. That of John l.. Ten
nev was also reported insolyent and Ly-
man l.. Walton aud Grin y. Priest were
appointed commissioners.
There were Insolvency pr oceedings as
follows:
Buzzell II. Atwood was denied dis
charge.
Second meeting was held in the cases
of Sumner h. Berry and his petition for
discharge was filed. Second meetings in
cases Chas. NJ. Fogg, II. \. Longfcllow,
+. F. Leighton, |. o. Wlnslow, and
Friedrich $. Bunker, were held.
Examinations were ordered in the
cases c. NJ. Fogg and +. 5. Bunker.
a discharge WAS granted to Edwin
Hilton. Geo. W, Mckenney petitioned
for discharge.
James j. Parlin Esq. was appointed
assignee of Sabin Dunton.
Accounts were filed and petition for
dividend asked in case of Buzzell IL.
Atwood
Account filed in case of Albion II.
Chase.
First meeting was held in case of [.
G. Salley.
Compromise was authorized in the
|. o. Winsow case relating to Brown,
Delora q Co.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-10-11
Mrs. Della FOSS Lander.

Many of our readers have pleasant
man, who was resident of Skowhcgan
in her girlhood. She was the daughter
of James and Cheyenne Greenwood
Foss, and resided for some time on Mad
ison avenue in the house now occupied
by L. p. Coffin, Esq. Her father was
in business here for several years. The
family moved west some time since, and
the daughter died at Minneapolis, Fri
day, Oct, 5, at the age of twenty-six.
j. II. Lander, and left one little daugh-
ter, Laura. Her health was somewhat
enfeebled in the past few months, and
the end came when life seemed to have
much in store for her. She lived worth
ily in the various relations she was call
ed upon to sustain with others, and died
sincerely lamented. Her name stands
for what is attractive in conduct, and
her memory will be fragrant with all
that knew her. The body arrived on
the Wednesday forenoon train, and was
accompanied by her husband, daughter,
and widowed mother. There was a
brief service at the South cemetery, con-
Quoted by Rev. c. V. Hanson. She also
leaves brother, Elmer Foss. who re-
sides in the west, and who will be re-
membered as an efficient clerk in the
post Office when c. Davis Miller was
postmaster. Mrs. J. 2. Curtis, Mrs. w.
+. Nutter, Mrs. Z. p. Burrill and Will
|. Burrill, near relatives, and all of
Cornna, were in attendance upon the
funeral
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-10-11

AS soon as she is able to run about
each daughter of German Turner :
family is presented with linen bag
marked with her own name, into which
she puts all the feathers she can pick
up. Not the slightest downy hit escapes
her, and the sooner the bag is filled the
greater the praise she gets from the
parents The bag being full, it is emp
tied into larger one, which hangs i
the garnet or elsewhcr' and when there
are feathers enough they are made into
pillows or holsters or beds or cushions
for easy chairs. We waste great deal
in this country Although we do not
keep SO many geese rs Germans keep.
chicken feathers are plontifully strewn
nbout most farms and make good beds
New York Dispatch.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-10-11
A Model Platform.

Senator Hoar on Saturday last report
ed the following brief and comprehen-
sive platform to the Republican Con-
yenton of Massachusetts. 1t was UNI
animously adopted.
Chief among them are -
An equal share in government for
every citizen.
Best possible wages for every work
man.
The American market for American
labor,
Every dollar paid by the government,
both the gold and silver dollars of the
Constitution, and their paper representa-
tive, honest, and unchahging in value,
and equal to every other.
Better immigration laws.
Better naturalization laws.
No tramp, anarchist, criminal or
pauper to be let in, so that citizanship
shall not be stained or polluted.
sympathy with liberty and republican
government at home and abroad.
Americanism everywhere.
The flag never lowered or dishonoIed.
No surrender in Samoa.
No barbaros queen beheaded men in
Hawaii.
No lynchng
No punishment without trial.
Faith kept with the pensioners.
No deserving old soldier in the poor
house.
The suppression of dram drinking and
dram selling
A school at the public charge open to
all the children, and free from partisan
or scctaran control.
No distinction of birth or religious
creed in the rights of American citizan-
ship.
Clean politics.
Pure administration.
Nolobby.
Reform of old abuses.
Leadership along loftier paths.
Minds ever open to the sunlight and
the morning, ever open to new truth and
new duty as the new years bring their
lessons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-10-11
Honesty In War.

Tho French marshal, Turennc, was a
great general, and his character bears
examination for nobility. He was u
great man. Many incidents which are
related Of him show his modcSty, gcner-
osity and honesty as well As his courage
and military ability. a little story Of
one Of his German campaigns illustrates
his rare scrupulousness even i'll time Of
war.
Tho authorities of Frankfort believed,
from the movements of his army, that
he intended passing through their terri
tory They sent a deputation to him
which offered him large sum of money
if he would alter the direction Of his
march and leave Frankfort unmolested
They We're surprised i'll more ways
than one by his answer. "Gentlcmen, -
he said my conscience will not per
init me to accept your money, for have
never intended to lead my army through
your town Youth Companion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-10-11
A Fatal Accident.

At Brighton Sunday last, Mr.. John
Brasser had been to the post-office and
was returning home when his colt be
came frightened, throwing him and the
other occupants of the carriage, Miss
Caddie Drury, and Miss Ef1ie Lowell, to
the ground. The girls were hut slightly
injured, but Mr. Brassier's foot caught
in the carriage and he was drawn along
with his head dangling on the ground,
till the colt threw himself near the house
of D. II. Foss. Mrs. Foss fastened out,
found she could not extricate MIR. Bras
sier, so embarrassing the colt she called
girl with an axe to her assistance.
Mr. b. was rendered unconscious and
died early Monday morning. He was an
honored citizen of about sixty years and
leaves a widow, three children and large
circle of friends to mourn their loss.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-10-11

Ancient specimens Of letters are
shown in the Hof museum at Vienna.
One is dated 1896. 1t consists Of large
sheet Of ribbed white paper folded III
three. y band of paper was passed
round the outside and through slit in
one edge, being then fastened with soft
waX. a small piece of thin paper WAS
laid ON the WAX and the seal pressed on
the paper, not directly on the wax. y
somewhat similar arrangement is found
i'll letter of the year l44G, which was
written by the town counselor Of Mu
Mich to the burgomastor of Rastcnburg
in the Tyrol. i'll order to obtain Informal
ton concerning man accused Of big
amy. In the sixteenth century people
in the Tyrol and Bavaria used bands Of
vcllum or cords, fastened with wax.
Later came separate round and oblong
waters The use of the encircling band
continued in Austria generally to l150,
or thcreabout, and probably reached this
century among conservative people. The
first envelope Of the modern type in this
collection belongs to the year l7l5.