Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-24
SENATORS WELCOMED ROYALTY.
A GRAND RECEPTION All THE mo-
TEL WORTH.
Hearty Dennnciation of an onense
Against Hospitality Committed b,
an Evening Paper-Patriotio senti-
mcnts.

fInH lONhl ElllaNNin VI iNAN We -
were very proud of the distinguished
presence of the senators of the great
state OF Texas who have honored the
city with visit. They were greeted
Hospitality on every hand yesterday
and last night were entertained In
manner which reflected unmeasured
credit upon the city at the Hotel
Worth. where no effort was spared to
entertain them in a betting manner
In fact there was but one thing lack
ing to express the courtesy Of the city
ana her proper appreciation OF the
dignity Of her visitors and her heart
felt welcome.
That one thing was the break made
by an evening paper which was CON
demned by all who were present and
will be universally denounced by ey-
cry self-respeeting citizen when 1t is
brought 10 his notice.
Short but feeling speeches were
made by all the senator's in which
Fort Worth and Its hospitality received
each due share OF attention. Inc
citizens who were presnt expressed
their appreciation OF these kind ut
terances in an appropriate manner ana
IN short, II was one Of the most fer
vently public spirited and patriotic
meetings ever held in a banquet hail.
IL was a grand AFFAIR ana cannot,
in It's general results, fail TO rebound
greatly to the credit Of the city. EY-
erything of interest to Fort Worth was
discussed and those who heard the elo-
quent remarks of the visitors felt that
they had naver realized before how
much Fort Worth had 10 be proud Of
and how in every way worthy of Texas
were her senators.
The following were among the citi-
zens present: Messrs. b. 3, Paddock,
mayor; Jas. w, Swayne, Judge Hers
chel Smith, j. b. Collins, 7. b. Bur
bridge, VIM. Caps, q. Il, Meek c.
j. Shapard, John King. h, II. Nc
Matt, Louis Workman, William Gamer
on, Dr. Adams, Hon. b. NJ. Terrell
Alderman w. II. Fisher II, c. Ed
ringtou, j. c. Mccarthy. Dun Purvis,
Judge Armstrong, Hon. Thorp An
drews, Jno. c. Phelan, s. S. Minis
and r. o. Barron,
Col. Hardwicke had done everything
that could be done TO entertain the
clty's guests In a sumptuous man
ner, and the tables showed that he
had succeeded.
The chief magistrate of Fort Worth,
Mayor i. b. Paddock. in his cordial
and happy manner welcomed the
guests to dhe city Of Fort Worth, say
ing the people were proud to do them
honor. He spoke about the Seml-Cen-
tennial, the amendments to the charter
and other matters OF Legislation lie
then in scattering words alluded to the
gratuitous insult to the senators in an
afternoon paper, said there were no
office seekers present, and generally
speaking, made an excellent speech.
Senator Lewis was the first OF the
visitors 10 speak. He was pleased with
Fort Worth, because he said so and
said 1t In eloquent words, too, that
brought forth liberal applause. He al
luded to a little paper and showed
now the l. p. had overreached the
mark In attribiung motives to their
visit that did not exist He spoke In
glowing terms OF Tarrants senator.
Hon w. j. Bailey, and said he was
doing splendid work for his constitu-
ents He deserved wyell at the hands
or Fort Worth and Tarrant county.
Senator Lewis is accredited with being
one OF the leaders Of the Texas senate,
Senator Lewis was followed by sena-
tor Goss of Seymour, Senator Greer and
Senator McComb The latter GENTLE
man moved rising vote Of thanks 10
senator Bailey aud the hospltabie citi-
zens OF Fort Worth for the splendid
entertainment afforded. Col. McComh
sad he would like to forever bask In
the sunlight OF Fort Worth hospltaIItv
Senator Bowser. of Dallas, SPOKE In
response to toast on the WATERWAYS
Of Texas ways
Louis Workman OF the third
house told OF the inauencs
OF jack-pots on the Legislature
senators Rogers, Shelburne. Stafford
simpson, Lt-Gov Jester, Senator 4 gUsIy
and our own senator, Mr.. Bailey aiso
spoke He pleaded that no atiention
should be paid to the articles in the
Popullst sheet, that at no time dId n
voice the sentiment OF the good people
OF Fort Worth. 'eO''e
VIM. Cameron, DR.. Adams and II
X Meek also made happy speeches,
AT the close a toast was drank 10
Senator Bailey by all the senators ana
warm expressions OF Admiration for
Nun as gentleman were uttered.
Mt Bailey has reason to be proud ~
the entertainment last night. ana the
success of his efforts in bringing His
eonfreres here to be entertained by