Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-03


The Gazette published exclusively
yesterday the account Of the ice freez-
Ing at the dam in Clear Fork but there
was more Of 1t than the Gazette in
formant had heard about. Up the
stream where the water has not been
disturbed by the drawing of of the
eity's daily supply the ice has been
frozen several inches thick. There is
place protected from the sun short
distance above the dam where a party
Of boys went skating on Thursday ac-
cording 10 Mr., Chiles, superintendent
Of the water works. There was ice at
Fort Worth this time sure. This is
the hrst time there has been good
skating here for a number of years
This afternoon at $3.50 at Aiulkey
Memorial church will occur the first
meeting Of the Union Epworth League
OF the city under the presidency of
George Mulkey. Mr.. Mulkey needs no
introduction 60 the young people OF the
Methodist church Of this city but stIil
he Will be expected 10 express his
views with regard to the work in
winch he Is TO take such a prominent
part during the next year. In ad-
ditlon, the three new Methodist pastors
OF the city, Rev Horace Bishop. Rev.
H. A. Boaz and Rev. e, V. Cox. will
address the meeting on the "Impor-
lance Of Young Peoples Work in the
Chufch'' Every member Of the local
chapters are expected to make an
extra effort TO be present and give
new Impetus to the movement
cordial invitation is extended 10 all
others who may not be members OF the
Epworth League to be present.
Owing to the cold weather Fridays
meeting OF the High School Literary
Society was held In the High School
chapel instead Of the regular meeting
room. The society was called to order
at ~ o'clock by President Bubo. ono
member and two trial-membcrs were
absent at roll call The program COM
miitee reported the program for the
18th Instant. The reports OF Librarian
Suddarth and Treasurer Dlball were
also received. The election OF officers
for the coming three months was neXt
In order. and resulted as follows:
President, Bobo, president, J.
Van zandt; secretary, Ball. treasurer
Diball; ana librarian, Suddarth Presi-
dent Bobo then appointed the eNecu-
tive, program and criticism commit
tees. The literary program consisted
OF a history OF the Society by Mr.
Suddarth, n letter by Mr.. Hamilton,
an eNtemporaneous speech by Mr..
Hogsett, and an eXtomporaneuus de-
bate between Messrs Bobo and sud
darth and Messrs. BAH and Dlbuil
j. d. Hin was tried IN the Seven
teenth district court yesterday On the
charge of passing Il forged instrument
and was found guilty and given two
years in the penitentiary. i'm forced
the name OF j, u. Hunt, Of Johnson
county, to an order for u gun and
passed the order on 8. S. Smlthee. a
Mansfield merchant, Judge Harris
viii set his civil jury dockets on Mon
day at o'clock
Peter II, sargents trial has been set
for tomorrow and viii probably be
commenced.
On the 2Gth OF February the Fort
Worth Dramatic club VIII give the
greatest society drama ever written,
"Aristocracy." The cast Is composed
Of well known society people of this
city. whose names Win appear later.
A. r. Hall returned last night from
Mineral Wells. Last Friday night Mr.
Hall organized National Reserve
lodge at Mineral Wells with a large
EUADllHltnl anu ilutN tlNAuslutns IHe
following officers were elected: DR.. J.
II. McCracken, past president. Capt.
W. l.. Kearns, president; j. d. Ri
mare, vlce-presdent; Jim Tom Strong,
Jr., chaplain. II. Il. Sonart, secretary;
w. j Eddleman. treasurer: d. 3.
Hightower, conductor; j, w. Haynes,
sentinel; l.. b. l<idwell, c. NJ Harris
and c. H. Mccreary, trustees.
rrbnra ,vae n pnnuiirt tnaaffnrr roflad
to assemble at the courthouse last
night. The time came, passed; the
tanltor grew tired. but no Populists
appeared. Finally Judge Nugent came.
saw, left. The meeting consisted OF
the PopulIst leader and the Janitor.
Down stairs three deputy sherins were
busy with their books, while news
paper reporter exchanged stories with
them when their work permitted. None
Of the four cared to 30 up to the
circuit courtroom for fear a speech
would be forthcoming and sadly, re-
luotantly, the erstwhile PopuliHt candi-
date for governor gave Up his lonely
vigil and departed for home.
Eighth district Democrats ana his
friends everywhere will regret TO learn
of the serious Illness OF Congressman
Rel at his hotel In Washington. In a
dictated letter 10 q friend, received
here yesterday. he says he is FIAT on
his back and unable to attend TO any
business at ALL This Is very unwel-
come news 20 everyone. and all hope
Judge Bell VIII soon be able 10 resume
his duties. He Is making an enviable
record and his speech on the currency
question. delivered before those In
formed upon such matters. is SAID TO be
one Of the clearest and strongest ar
run1ents for a more extended use OF
the white metal mado during this con-
gress.
n. II. scheurter Of Lubbock, p. A
Hazard Of colorado city and 3. r.
strong Of Henrietta are guests o. the
worth. Mfr. ScheuTter IL one Of the
wsslthiest young cattlemen IN the
state. Mr.. Hazard bears the disilne-
lion Of having written up more ana
( larger lie Insurance policies during
fhe month Of December than any other
agent in The state, for which ne was
presented handsome gold medal BY
Prasldent Perkins Of the blew York
company They Will remain In the