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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
GERMAN LurHERANs.
Are Preparing TO Build n Church in
Fort Worth.

As appears from decd filed in the
county clerks office the trustees OF the
st. Pauls German Lutheran church
have on September IS. 1895, purchased
the corner lot on Railroad avenue and
Hemphill street. where the congrega-
tl,n Will soon begin the erection OF a
church building wherein to worship
God according to Martin Luther's doc
trines.
After struggle of over three years
in this city some ten or twelve menu
bers of this denomination. together
with their pastor. Rev. ]. Schulenburg.
have succeeded in interesting the Mis-
souri, Lutheran synod In establishing
q church of that denomination in Fort
Worth. Tex. The synod has furnished
the necessary funds with which to pur-
chase the grounds. the congregation is
TO raise the amount necessary to erect
the building. For this purpose the con-
gregation Is circulating a subscription
list which has already been literally
signed by some OF our citizens. The
congregation asks all who have the up
building Of our city at heart and who
feel towards the German element and
cause which this church espouses tc
come forward when the list is present.
ed and subscribe literally.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
DEEP WATER SCHEME
IT Is TO cur THROUGH FROM MAI
AGORDA BAY.
A Prominent Capitalist Mt the Head
of the ProJcct-Grent Pro-
xres, OF nay city.

Bay City, Tex. oct. 2.-t5poclal.)--
Colonel Z. H. Ropes. son-ln-law OF
Isaac Singer. Of sewing machine fame,
and himself an eminent capitalist, en-
gineer. and promoter. was here Friday
in the Interest of new and plausible
scheme for reaching deep water on the
Texas coast. By looking at the map
the reader will see that long. narrow
poninsular separates Matagorda Bay
from the open gulf. Opposite the
mouth OF the Trespalaelos river, In the
southeast corner " Matagorda county,
this peninsular Is cut almost In two
by a bayou So that cut two or three
hundred yards win give an open pas
sage from the bay TO deep water OF the
gulf. Colonel Ropes thinks this can be
done In a very short time and at very
little cost, thus reaching deep water
ahead OF either Galveston. Nelasco, or
Arkansas Pass. His scheme includes
a double track railroad from this new
harhor (Which has been named Port
Texas to Rosenberg, the junction OF
two Of the greatest railroad systems
OF the world. namely, the santa Fe and
the Southern Pacific, This projected
double track road would pass through
Bay city.
(. BAY city, the new county seat OF
Matagorda county. OF which It is the
geographical center. II the youngest
Z and most ambitious town In the coast
I country. one year ago there was not
so much ns stake where the town
now stands a $4,000 jal has jus.
been completed and $4,000 court.
house Is now well under way. The
coast Masons are to lay the cornef
stone October 10. At which time the
people here expect 10 barbecue a dozen
bceves and an equal number ~ shoats
and roast a wagon load OF oysters
Bay city Is also In the line OF the
CUT shore road whioh Is projected
from San Antonio 10 Nelaseo or Gal!
weston. and which has some forty
miles at the San Antonio end eonstruc
ted and IN operation. Efforts are nov
being made 10 have the Intcrnationa
AMI Great Northern extend their Co,
lumbla tap road from Columbia 10 this
city, a distance OF 70 miles: also to gel
the Southern Pacific 10 build tai
from Wharton 70 this place; also L
have the Katy build from smlthvilll
10 Nelasco By way OF Flatonla, Hal
lettsville and Bay CITY.
Home seekers are hocising into tn,
coast country by thousands and THU
city and county are catching fhsi
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
Mr.. BAILEY P. FAKES
WILL DE BURIED FROM cuMBER-
LAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Death of an Old citizen Whom
All Honored and whom All
VIII Sadly Miss.

The Texas and Pacific train on which
is the body OF Mr.. Bailey Peyton Fakes.
who died Tuesday morning in Ell Paso.
was delayed yesterday by a wreck
West Of Big Springs. and will not be
in till this morning. The arrangements
for the funeral. however. have been
made. and that solemn event will oc-
cur from the Cumberland Presbyterian
church this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Mr.. Fakes was one of the best known
men in Fort Worth. having come here
in the towns early history. He was
born in Lebanon. Tenn, where he
spent his young manhood. but in 1876
he came West and settled in the town
OF Fort Worth and established him
self in business. He at once Identified
himself with all the interests Of his
adopted home which included the
Cumberland Presbyterian church. to
which he was deyotedly attached He
was one OF the founders Of that con-
grcgatlon here, and to the day Of his
death was an active member. having
| been long one OF the ruling elders, II
| Is due more to his money and deyo-
| ton than to those Of any other man
I that the handsome new building from
| which he VIII be buried was erected.
In 1859 he established branch OF
] the business in Dallas and has beer
| for some time a citizen OF that town
I He has, however. always considered
/ Fort Worth his home. Universal wert
the expressions OF grief at his death
though the announcement was no sur
/ prise TO those who knew how he had
been long struggling for life. His loss
/ IS a serious one to both towns in which
he was Interested. Mr.. Fakes leaves {
wife and two daughters. Lillian anC
| Grace. besides his sister, Mrs. W. G
Turner. and his brother. Mr.. William
/ II Fakes
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
Sc TITS
CARBO DIGESTIVE
COMP ,UYD.

Positively the one remedy for tho
treatment OF nervous exhaustion. SIM
pie and aggravated forms OF dyspepsia
ard paipitation of the heart
Does your food sour after eating?
Are you easily confused and excited?
Do you get up in the morning tired
and unrefreshed. and with q bad taste
in the mouth?
Is there a dull. cloudy sensation. at
tended BY disagreeable feelings IN the
head and eyes?
Are you Irritable and restless?
Does your heart thump and cause
you to gasp for breath after climbing
a flight OF stairs?
Does it distress you to lie on the left
sldc2
Have you impaired memory, dim
ness OF vision. depression OF mind and
gloomy forebod!ngs?
These symptoms means that you are
suffering from dyspepsia and nervous
exhaustion.
There is no other remedy extant that
has done SO much for this class OF trou-
BILE as
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
GIVES HIS OPINION.
PASSENGER OFFICIAL TALKS or
PRIZE FIGHT.
says Indian TERRITORY is wholly
ImpraetIcabIe on Account
of the Crowd.

SAY. Gazstte. read what you had
10 say about Dan s,uarts aggrega-
ton. going to the Territory. In this
B. rings paper" said a passenger
Official yesterday. land 1 want to make
a suggestion"
IAN right, let us have 1t II there is
no charge" replied the Gazette man.
Wei. sir. I want to know how it Is
possible for the prize Aght to be held
in town the size Of Ardmore, even
II the Santa Fe should assist In To-
eating 1t there2 What would Ardmure
do with the crowd OF say ten thou
sand peOpieg"
Gould they not run the overflow
into Fort Worth. where they could OBJ
tain the best accommodations to be
had in Texas"
But there IS the rub--the Santa Fe
could not provide cars enough to han
die the crowd between Fort Worth
and ArdmOrc. Oh. l tell you the whole
idea Is impracticable. and there r. nc
] more probability OF the prize tight be-
there ls that It VIII be pulled of in this
! moon"
/ what do you think Of the sugges.
| ton that the United States govern
ment would have no right to inter
/ feFe. provided the Indian government
/ should consent To the fight?'
| Il would not venture an opinion"
What do YOU know about prlz,
fights. anyhow
| "p9rned little"
And that settled It.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

man speaks on spirit forces in human
kssp. m. Jules wallace gives tests.
At s. y. n. Dr. D. Buchanarae lee
lures on the Orthodox and spiTiiualisile
ms reception eivsn Miss Jennie Io-
gan Jackson last night was vel at
tended Many Of the very first fam
lies Of the city were present. Ine
touchlns and artistically seudeTed
solos 81 Mrs. Wilson contributed
most appropriate prelude 10 the. poet-
the very warm reception. she had re-
celved from all those whom she had
met, she declared she intended to re-
turn as soon as she could. She would
be true to them all and the best way
to do that was to be true 10 Jennie
Hogan Jackson. The newspapers had
treated her most fairly. and enc m
tends to send copious clippings to her
Eastern papsrs. She had recelNea
much benefit from all. Several strik-
ing Illustrations from her own eTpe-
rience were given. showing how the
teachings Of Splritualism were taking
root in the world and their hold
among men. why has truth to hght
Its way In the world" was suggested.
From this poem was woven, the
gist Of which was to show that the
faislties OF life 30 environed us and
our law being the law OF progress. our
efforts were attended with constant
struggles" When you are gone we
I shall weave gariands OF flowers and
| refresh them with our love-" was an
other subject from which q poem was
[ wrought which. like the others. held
/ the audience spell bound and drew
] forth hearty appreciation. Il VIII NEE
/ you byt end bye. was the la
thought from which In poetic Ian
! guage beautifully chosen words O
| cheer were drawn and directed L
many OF the most earnest workers n
the encampment. The parting was az
fecting. Large numbers most affec
tlonately babe Mrs. Jackson adlel
until the meeting by and bye.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
NV "
rLROHHH
Tho Co,tnfu httnrnnV Ic
AS AN ABLE OFFICER

The grand jury adjourned yesterday ?
afternoon 10 meet again the second
week In November Before adjournins
the foreman handed 10 about dozen
indictments. but as its work Is not yet
done no report vas hled.
This body has worked hard during
its sitting. and b. the aid and counsel
q the county attorneys office has ac-
comptshed much in the way OF indiet-
uents. About three hundred indlct-
nents have been returned. and examl-
nation Of many cases have been made
In which no indictment was found.
Several times during the sitting Of
the jury It has been rumored about
town that investigation was being
made into the management Of the
county attorneys office, and l. was
once said Ia pElnt that witnesses were
being called and that some Sensational
Developments might b. expected In
connection with the county attorneys
Office Many people believed these re-
ports. 90 II ls but due Mr.. -. NJ Ter
rau that the public be told how ne
stands with the grand jury. Assistant
County Attorney j. H. Davis yesterday
l % o reporter:
I 1T Is fact that Informal charges
[ were made against the county attorney.
and IL Is also true that the grand jury
took them up and thoroughly ihvesu-
. gated them. They had before them a
large number OK witnesses Including
j all that Mf. Terrelrs eaemies suggested.
] a thorough examination Of every one
I was made, and the action Of the jury
[ shows that nothing WAS found against
the management OF the office. No In
dlctmeut was found, which shows that
he had not been, according to that
bodys belief guilty Of anything that
q gentleman and an officer should not
do"
Did the grand jury make any report
on the matterf" asked the reporter.
"They made no formal report to b.
spread on the minutes Of the court
but can say this much without
violating any confidence; They tool
affirmative action In the premises.
hope this VIII satisfy both Mr.. Ter
relfs enemies and his friends, that this
office is being conducted on business
principles"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

Barring nRrebacI. Riders Who Win
he Seen Here.

when the Barnum and Bailey show
was on It's tour last season the bare
back riding OF Rose Mecrs made pro-
found sensation among those who APP
ureclate and enjoy equestrian WORK OF
the very highest grade, This season
she is with them. and two younger sis
trra, who possess much OF the same
grace, dash and finish as Rose. are
riding with her.
Each of the three sisters does an in
divldual act that is novelty IN It.
self but the most taking number that
they have Is a sister equestrian act.
In which, after riding separate horses,
they finish on a single steed. The cf-
feet, with the sisters dressed IN con-
trasting colors. Is strlklngly artistic
and picturesque.
The champion, William Showles, and
his close rival. William Demott. are
still with the show. engaging In daily
and nightly friendly contests. Josie
Ashton and Linda Jeal are the other
two lndy riders, and Ernest Melvclle
and william Wallet do the Jockey acts
II Is wonderful array or equestrian
talent which Mr.. Bailey has now on
his program. an array such as was
never before offered By any show.
This long list Is typical Of the Bar
mum and Bailey Greatest show on
/ Earth; magnitude rs It's keynote. and
I qunllty Is always OF the best. Nothing
O.
I er idea OF magnitude than the herd OF
| twenty-four elephants, which this show
| has.
To make It still more impressive.
| every one OF the two dozen goes Into
the ring Tor performance. filling all
three circus rings at once with huge
pachyderms. trained TO do feats VI
surprising agility.
The water carnival iH the latest cir
Gus feature. This carnival was origin.
ally introduced bv tho Barnum and
Bailey show during It's enge cement lr
Madison square garden Marvellous
high dives. and somersaulis from Z
lofty perch TO a miniature lake o.
water in the center OF the arena with
aquatic sports and pnntomimic merry
making. comprise this carnival
The lake In which Il Is given IL fortl
feet across and 1--WE deep. and n bull
a day in advance of tho arrival o
the show. in order TO have II ready Il
time. This water show Is really an ad
dition to the already big show, Tor non
OF the features that made IL the great
est on earth last season have beef
dropped.
Three rings and two platforms ar
kept busy all the time. besides ~
trained animal arena. the Olympia hiu
podrome. the mammoth menagerle, an
the chronological congress Of strang
and savage races.
The big show VIII exhibit on tn
Texas and Pacific reservation hetwee
Main and Jennings streets. next Tues
DAY afternoon and night.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
ATTENDED THE MEETING.
The Governor Endor>ed-A ahiio
Pound Dead in He'd

Sherman. Texas. Oct. e-tspeeiaD;-
c. r. Gregory. president OF the s s.l.ii
en- league. and c. W Batsell, a dtrec-
10 OF the Sherman baseball associa-
ton. we're In attendance upon the meet
Ing OF the managers and representa-
lives at Fort Worth.
a mass meeting Of the citizens was
held hers Tuesday night called u
take action IN reference 90 the acton
N the governor In regard TO the con-
yeuinE u the legislature. Resolutions
endorsing him were adopted.
When Mr. and Ms. William Fogarty
nvoke Yesterday morning they found
their Infant child dead Ia bed
Last evening the clock q the Firs'
Christian church was carried away
b. unknown hands.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

share OF them. II Is claimed that
ystag6rda county lands are not only
tha richest IN Texas. but the rirhesi N
the world. Lands that produce Two
bales of cotton per acre are selllns
here within thirty miles o. an sxpo,t
uoint at from IS to SIS PER acre. Lands
prydurlnR one bale FER acre are as los
as IS per acre
This city row Offers > fne openIns
for a bank. and dealers IL hardware
Implements, furniture and lumber
The masses here. as eve---E here, are
for silver. and the Gazette being the
only metropolitan daily In Texas tnat
h with the masses and within reach
Of their means. it readily wins popular
favor here.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

or the many circuses and menageries
exhibiting throughout the Union, none
has a more enviable record than Sands
q Astley's Enormous New and old
World Railroad Shows. monster con-
solidation OF the most notable circus
and menAgerie OF America with the
leading British circus. hlppodrome.
menagerie. museum and grand curlo
exhibition. Thore are no words but Of
praise wherever this model combina-
ton has exhibited. and its visit here.
which viii take place at Fort Worth on
Tuesday, October Is. will be an impor-
tant era IN the Amusement annals OF
our community.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
FELL AMoNG TMEvEs.
A Countrymnn Loses Twenty Dollars
of His Hard Earned Coin.

A cOuntryman seeking work came to
the city Tuesday and fell among thieves
He met two men down near the Union
depot who got him to bet on how to
open a knife one Of them possessed.
The countrymau took out twenty dol
lars and while he was holding the
money In his hand. one OF the rogues
snatched it from him and fed away.
The countryman reported his loss to
the police, but all efforts to discover
the thieves were futile.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

There is to be a protracted meeting
at the Tabernacle Cumberland Pre5by-
terrain church. corner OF Nineteenth
and Chambers street. beginning next
sabbath. The pastor viii be assisted
by Evangelist II, II. Atkinson OF Chi
cagO.
Mr.. Atkinson II a very fine singer and
n consecrated Gospel preacher. He
was at one time associated with Dick
son c. Williams in evRngelistic work.
The public are very cordially invited to
attend the meetings
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

supposed to Have Caught From n
Enthusiastically Insured.

Kosse. Tex, oct. 2.-tspeclal)-The
gin belonging to L. 7. Wh!tlow two
miles west Of here. was burned LAST
evening. II y supposed to have caught
from a match in the gin stand. There
was Insurance amounting to about one
half the loss.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

The members OF Fort Worth Lodge
No. las. A. Il. and A. NJ. are re-
quested 10 meet at their lodge room in
Masonic temple at o'clock p. m. to-
day Thursday for the purpose OF at
tending the burial OF our departed
brother. u. 7. Fakes. Brethren are re-
quested TO be PROMPT.
GEO. W. BURROUGHS.
Worshlpful Master.
Attest: W. II. FIELD. Secretary.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

Any young man anxious for a busi-
ness education viii be told how to Sc
cure It free II he viii apply
Monday at the corner OF Fourth and
Main streets, and call for the president
OF the Fort Worth Business College. f.
r. Preuitt
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
SCOTT'S CARBO- DIGESTIVE
COMPOUND.

II your case has resisted the usual
methods OF treatment We are particu-
larly anxious to have you give this
compound a trial
We guarantee RELIEF in every case.
and will cheerfully refund your money
should our remedy fail to produce the
most gratifying results.
Please remember that the appellation
Patent Medicine does not apply to
scott's Carbo-D Digestive Compound.
1t is a prescription put up by lead
ing physician, who has made stomach
and nervous troubles a speciality for
years.
We court investigation and earnestly
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formula of SCOTS CABO-DIGEST-
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| on application. that they may satisfy
| themselves OF It's harmless character
and excellent virtues,
| SCOTS CARBO-DIGESTIVE COM
| POUND
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Sold by druggists everywhere, 81 per
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Don't forget that We cheerfully re-
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isfactory. order direct II your drug
| gist does not have II.
| Address all orders to
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

In the district court yesterday morn.
ing the case OF DR.. Anael. charged
with having procured an abortion. was
called and on account o. absence OF
'he nroreruting witness. was continued
DR.. AnEel is IN very feeble health. nnd
does not believe that he win be alive
when his case is again called
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

Thousands OF cases OF rheumatism
have been cured by Elmer & Amend ;
Prescription No. 2S5l' III sufferers
should try a bottle Of same. c. w
Preston & Co. Galveston, Tex, agents.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

Don't forget Miss Lockr.dge's open
ing today. tomorrow ana Saturday. 50l
Houston street
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

Monday. September 1e. Mrs. c. II.
Burnham Kidd viii open a select
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03

THE INTERNATIONAL RouTE Il. 4 @. y.
HAILKOAD.l
Through sleepeTs daily between Kansas
city. Fort Worth and Austin. san Antonio.
etc. via be-fne, correcting at Enuis With
fraia1 Ia ana from DaliaA
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-03
thinness

The diseases of thinness
are scrofula in children.
consumption in grown
people, poverty of blood in
either. They thrive on
leanness. Fat is the best
means of overcoming them.
Everybody knows cod-liver
oil makes the healthiest fat.
In SCOTS Emulsion of
cod-liver oil the taste is
hidden, the oil is digested,
it is ready to make fat.
When you ash for seott's Emuisisn and
your druggist gives you a package ~
saimon-coiored wrapper With the plet-
ure Of the man and iish on it-yon can
trust that mani
so cents and 500
s1gTT & Bo~pI, cAemiau, New York
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-14

put negress on throne. We would
MT make wool free, kill our own sheep
and buy $50, 900, 900 worth in Asia. We'd
keep our dollars at home. We'd put
that bounty back on sugar and run su-
gar all over Texas, Louisiana, Nebraska
and California and take out cotton.
We'd put tariff on the fine linen that is
costing us S20,000,000 year in Germany
and Ireland, make the factories come
here as did the tin factories, and send
flax all over Minnesota and Oregon and
by the way, l met one of those Free
Trade Democrats the other day." said
Eli, ''up at Portland. He used to be a
Randall Democrat. l said to him:
"'George, what did you change for?'
"'Well. I've got reason he said.
What was it?'
"'pll tell you; did it to disgrace an
uncle of mine.
"'What had your uncle done?' in
quired.
HE swindled me out of my inherit
ance and separated me from my family,
and just made up my mind that I'd be
a Free-Trade Democrat and disgrace
him.
whats your uncle doing?' l asked
" He's pounding iron in the Salem
penitentiary.
:, Well 1 said, you've disgraced
himr"