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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20
|BUILDED ON BIG HOPES
LxyERE THE L nANs OF THE CITY
FATHERS IN THE YEAR EIGH-
TBEN-NINETY.
hort worth Carrying the burden OF
improvements Made for IL city
of seventy-Five Thousand.

Asked IL he had read Alderman
Wards Interview about the sale of the
4lty water works. Mr.. j. B. Hawley
the consulting engineer, said.
4 yes. ] have read Mr. Wards inter-
kiew IN regard to the sale of Fort
Nyorth's waterworks, Mr.. Ward is a
monument Of efficiency and strength
J. chairman of the street and alley
&ommittee in the matter of taking care
b and improving Fort Worth's streets
Ind alleys: When the ayes and nays
3re called for In the city council his
tote is always the first to be taken las
renior alderman from the First ward
Ind, although he occasionally has voted
against the work have had in hand.
4 am free to state that he has very sell
ON been on the WRONG side Of a ques-
Don. whether viewed from the stand
rolnt Of politics, municipal economy,or
common sense. BY reason OF his rare
1uslness qualifications he has made his
Personal undertakings ana his public
tharges alike successful. Such being
m opinion Of Mr.. Ward. as business
man and alderman, 1t Is hard for me
IA fAHlilll lllN DlluAtil tABl tHNlNllA tA~
#pl upon the ground Of his having
Men mlsinformed ON waterworks mat
hrs
I'd AS to the cost OF the waterwOrks.
approximately 81 900, 900. and the bonded
Indebtedness thereof, 100000: Mr.. Ward
II emnently correct. AS to the matter
"a selling the works, In order to obtain
money for other improvements. he
M most radically and unequlvocally
tXong, for many reasons. The number
"a these reasons would reach well up
1to the thousands. Yet l shall en-
Favor to give but a few cardinal ones
LII You remember the story of the Eng
In barrister who desired the Judge To
Whtlnue case on account OF the en-
Hprced absence Of Il Witness said the
ndge What reasons sir, have you for
"a absence of the witness"
"a At least nine. sir
"a What are they?
IA First, may it please your honor,
"a witness Is dead
II Very we'll never mind the other
Itht reasons
1 Simllarly-out of the numerous rea-
*ps to be Justly urged against the
|5e OF Fort Worth's waterworks. 1t is
ecessary To hear the first only. That
III is, that in the face of what Is
41own in watcrworks circles as the
Hehham decision handed down by
.+H supreme court Of the state of Tex
.rf III the case of Brennan Water COM
vs. the city OF Brenham, no fran
te"se Tor the operation of municipal
IraiefWorks, by "a private company,
IslVely for term of years, can be
Uu under the constitution of the
xHte OF Texas. The learned judge who
/22dered the opinion in this case. (the
rented Chief Justice stayton), dis
sed at length and in detail the con-
uuonal and moral points involved,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20
SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES
ARE ATTRACTING ATTENTION or
CAPITALISTS AS A FIELD FOR
INVESTMENT.
Most Recent Addition to the List OF
Industrial Enterprises-Anothe
Gain for Fort Worth.

1t is a very encouraging sign of the
times for Fort Worth that there is
decided progress along the line of ma
terlal development.
The new enterprises that have been
constantly springing up from time to
time in this metropolis of Texas are
not of ephemeral growth. but are en-
terprlses of such solid and substantial
character as to accentuate the fact
that the promoters have deep con-
victlon of this cttys superior advant-
ages and an abiding faith in it's flu
ture prosperity.
II is pleasing to record such evidences
Of confidence on the part OF capitalists,
who, after a careful inspection of the
magnificent field Texas offers for all
descriptions Of commercial and indus
trial enterprises they select Fort
Worth as The location above all others.
recognizing the large advantages at
forded here for profitable investments.
In this connection may be mentioned
the most recent addition to the list OF
industrial enterprises that have been
established here. Mr., David Hughes,
formerly of the Hughes & DugaN cut
stone company of Kansas City, has
been in Fort Worth recently. making
preparations to locate a plant for cut
stone work Of all descriptions. which
VIII be established at the corner of
Taylor street and the Texas and Pacific
railroad tracks Large yards have
been opened at that point, and Mr..
Hughes has purchased all the neces-
sary machinery Of the latest improved
pattern. which Is ready for shipment
to this city. The new plant will en-
ploy about twenty men, the majority
of whom are expert stone cutters. Mr..
Hughes has been out Of the city for
several days completing his prepara-
tons. and the plant will be put into
operation at an early date. This will
be the only enterprise Of the kind in
Fort Worth and the indications are
that there will he plenty Of business
Before deciding to locate in Fort
Worth, Mr.. Hughes visited Galveston,
Houston and other Texas cities, and af-
ter making n careful survey. he con-
cluded that nowhere else could he find
so many advantages as In Fort Worth
He came here asking no bonus. for
he has abundance of means to carry
out his work successfully. II may
be mentioned that Mr.. Hughes has
been so much impressed with Fort
Worth as a location that he has $780,
600 worth OF property in Kansas City,
which he is willing to exchange for
property in Fort Worth While this
enterprise is one of considerable mag
nitude 1t is an indication of the direc-
ton in which the tide is turning, and
may be taken as an earnest of many
enterprises which no distant future
will bring for the material advance
ment and prosperity of this city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20

and the opinion was concurred in by the
i.l bench. II Is extremely improbabl.
thNt the ruling viii ever be reversed
20 lpnB MS the present constitution of
ieNas remains In force. Therefore.
since men only buy and operate NUM-
cipal waterworks for the prniiIfs ac-
cIuing from exclusive franchises 10
furnish water to the people, and since
such franchises are Of late years i'm
possible IN Texas, n sale Of the Fort
worth waterworks ut any price IN
wholly improbable, 10 not entirely i'm
possible. SO much for reason No. /.
Again, even flea sale of the works
rere possible. no one conVersHnt with
waterworks matters would consent to
IT, out side OF the traffic in drinking
water carried on by the owners Of tho
several ar,csian wells and Watcr Vap-
ons, and further. outside OF the few
companies and individuals SUMMING
themselves from their own wells. Inc
city has an absolute monopolv OF Tho
water business she can charge snnh
rates as the city council lnay deem
Just; she can pass such measures as
VIII render the collection of such
charges as certain as death. In short
she can run the Institution go that ID
VIII be self-supportlng. nay even a
source OF profit to the city treasury,
instead of the loss that IL now is.
designed under conditions which. at
the time misled some Of our best and
most substantial citizens. Boom times
were on, and Fort Worth seemed des-
tined to become In n very few years
a city OF 1900 to 100000 people. Con.
sequently the best judgment of the then
council was that waterworks should he
SO constructed az to meet the demands
OF the probable increase of population
without remodelling. Hence a CITY of
30,V0O people built waterworks for n
future population of 5000 TO 100 900
creating debt OF $500 900, when posi-
bly, S45O000 would have met Immediate
demands The bottom dropped out OF
the boom. Our population Is TODAY
5000 Instead of 10000. and we are car
rylng the burden of interest ana sink
ing FUND ON the excess Investment
Private citizens lost large fortunes BY
investing In real estate, an'irina It,, p
10000 people within five years from 1890,
Ihe city of Fort Worth IS today car, g..
ing more waterworks debt than would
nave been necessary had she been able
70 ioresee Just what her present popu-
lation would be-
BE all this as II may, the only fault
to be found with the waterworks are
that the builders builded too literally.
and that they were badly advised on
the adequacy of their source OF supply,
When that adequacy Of supply Is se-
cured. and when steps have been taken
TO bring In fair remuneration for the
water furnished customers, the water
works VIII take care of themselves
and contribute. something towards the
current expenses of the city. now en-
tlrely met by direct taxation"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20
ARE STILL ARRIVING
DELEGATES TO THE CHRISTIAN
CHURCH CONVENTION.
An Interesting Program Wns Car
ricd out and officers for the
Following Year Elected.

Dallas, Tex, Oct 1s.-(speoial)-
Delegates to the National convention
OF the Christian church continue to
arrive. The convention proper will
meet Monday, The Christian woman's
Board Of missions held another session
today, which was largely attended and
several entertaining papers We're read.
The reports showed great interest in
mission work and the gradual spread
OF the gospel. Many new missions have
been established in the west. in India
and in Jamaica. Many papers on the
best plan of raising money and the best
plan Of spending 1t to the greatest ud-
vantage Were read. The praise service
at the morning session was led by Miss
Rosa Oxer of Ohio. The election Of Of
ficers resulted as follows: President,
Mrs. o. a. Burgess, indianapolis, Ind
Nice-president Mira N. II. Atkinson.
wabash, Ind; corresponding secretary,
Lois a. White, indianapolis, Ind: re-
cording secretary Mrs. $. A. Gray, In
dianapolis, Ind: treasurer, Miss Mary
j. Judson, indianapolis, Ind; super
intendent,. Mrs. J. c. Black, Indian
apols Ind
AT the afternoon session the routine
work was concluded, and the Harvest
Home services were led by Mrs. Viz
ginia Hedges of Missouri In the even
ing the thanksgiving services were led
by Mrs. Helen Moses Of Kansas. After
an address, Gods Agents In the Sal
walton OF Man" by Miss Grace Carlton
of Bonham. Tex, the convention of mis-
sion workers OF the Christian church
adjourned.
The regular convention will meet
Monday. All the leading dlvlnes OF the
church founded by Alexander Camp
bell are in the city to attend the big
convention
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20
THE FLOWER SHOW.
THE CROWD AT SHERMAN WAS A
VERY GREAT ONE.
The Exhibits Have All Exceeded the
Fondest Anticipntious Ex-
animation of Tenchers.l

Sherman, Tex, Oct. 1s.-(speclal)--
The horticultural fair and flower ex-
hiblt is a success far beyond the ex-
pectations OF the most sanguine. Large
crowds have been in attendance at the
pavilion all day.
Tom George plead guilty in Judge
NJ. c. crary's court today for abusive
language.
Lee Binkley. the switchman who was
hurt about the head last night, is rest
ing very well and there are hopes Of
his recovery.
The county board OF examiners are
In session today examining teachers
Tor certificates TO teach in the country
schools. There are eighteen teachers
present
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20

Two Prominent Evangelist. to Take
Part.

Special arrangements have beon
made for the Y. NJ. q. A. mems EOS
pei meeting In the association hall cor
ner Main and Sixth street. at O'Clock
this afternoon. Rev Mr.. Shepherd.
the California evangelist. has been se-
cured to speak. Mr.. Atkinson. the sing
Ing evangelist OF Chicago. who sang
and spoke at the association last sun
day. has been invited 10 sing again
today. His solo work Is very popular
and many like his singing better than
Sankey's. He has Deen requested to
sing today, Jesus, Savior. Pilot Me"
The meeting is for men only. and a
cordial Invitation IL extended all men
to attend
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20

Sherman. Tex. oct. l9.-(Specid)-
A. X. Hunt. attorney for the Edwards
heirs. who has the old lease In his pos
session. Is arranging his business mat
tiers to sail for Aberdeen. Scotland in
a few weeks to look into the matter
there. Mr. Hunt is confident that he
viii realize over 100000 70 his part
in this case.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20

The wall of the Gazette editorial
sanCtum IS decorated with a handsome
map Of the states through which the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas railroad
extends II was present from Mr.. w.
II. Winfield, the efficient city ticket
agent OF the road, to whom thanks are
returned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20

The Residence Of Mr.. Charles Me-
Kensey YestcraRy.

The residence Of Mr. Charles Me.
Kensey on Peach street was entered
late yesterday afternoon by burglars,
during the absence OF the family, and
a quantity OF Jeweiry and other valua-
bles taken. Some OF the neighbofs sa W
some persons enter the house, but
thought they were some Of the family
or friends
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20
coLonEp vErEi.ANs
Making Preparations for the Com
snR Reunion.

The eoiored people OF Fort Worth are
taking great interest In the coming re-
union AMI convention Of ex-Federal col
ored veterans which VIII be held at
Douglass park, beginning nfxt Tues
day. A meeting viii be held at the
city han this afternoon 70 arrange
matters.
an Invitation 10 al seliaera. citizens
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20

At today's session OF the negro Bnp-
fist (old) convention. President =. W
ID. Isaac rendered his resignation,
which was accepted with resolution
OF regret that II was necessary.
Collections We're taken up for vnri-
Gus purposes. Reports from agents
were received ana adopted. The musi-
cal contest was innugurated last night
and several numbers of much merit
wore rendered by the pnrticipants.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20
rnn DAWES ooMMIssIoN
Has Moved Its Headaunrters TO Fort
Smifh--Surveys.

Hartshorne, /, T.. Oct i9.--(Speciais
THE Dawes commission has removed
headquarters TO Fort Smith. their mis-
sion failure.
Captain Dan Manning, second IN au-
thnriiy In the United States survey.
rapidly. One or hlg cofps " fnctoni@-
ing north or ;Krrbs. The other one ip,rth
gof GaiusR oreei<- 777 I.o
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20

Last night at l2:i5 o'clock the fire
alarm was turned in from box 81,
Weatherford and Florence streets. A
small barn in that vicinity was burn
ed, the loss being small
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20

and the public generally to attend. The
reunion is not held under the auspices
OF any organization. but IL conducted
by the oolorcd veterans themsflyes. in
depundently.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20
MAnsENn JOHNSON ousrED.
He wanted 10 he Restored TO the
ONCE OF Recorder.

Galveston, Tex, Oct. 1s.-(speelnl)--
Judge Stewart today handed down a
son vs. the City OF Galveston In which
Johnson sought 10 mandamus the
council to restore him TO the office of
recorder from which he was removed.
The writ was refused and Johnson Is
ousted. The care will probably be APP
paDled
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-20
Nneno nArlIsr!s,. cosynNrloN.

The R~siEnation OF the President L.
Accepted VIII Regrets.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31
CITY ORDINANCE,

An ordinance granting TO the
Texas Produce Company the prIyl-
lege Of a swith aud right of way'up'
ON Front street between Pine and
Vine streets In feSarkana, Arkan'
aas,
Section !, That i, W. Mullins
and j. w. Harris, partners doing
business under the firm name Of
the Texas Produce Company their
heirs and assigns, are hereby grant
ed the right of way over through,
aud upon Front street In Texark'
ANA, Arkansas, from Pine street to
Vine street, not otherwise appro'
priatcd and granted to any other
individual company, or corporation
for the purpose of constructing,
maintaining and operating one rail-
way track aud switch connecting
the same with the track Of the ST.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31
FATHER, COME HOME.
A Clever Parody on Old and Popular
Song.

Father, dear father, come home
with me now, for ma has some car
pets to beat; she's got all the furni-
ture out in the yard, from the front
door clear into the street. The
stove must come and be put in the
shed, and the yard must be cleaned
of grass, for its 4ime to clean house
aud the deuce is to pay, and the
front window needs new glass.
Father, dear father, come home
with me now, and bring some boil
ogna and cheese; it's most12 o'clock
and there's nothing to eat, I'm so
hungry I'm weak in my knees. All
the dinner wen have will be scraps
and such, and well have to eat
standing up, too, for the table and
chairs are all ont in the yard, oh, l
wish spring cleaning was through.
Father, dear father, come home
with me now, for ma is mad as a
Turk; she says you're a lazy old
thing, and she proposes to put you
to work There's painting to do
and paper to hang, and windows
and castings to scrub, for its house
cleaning time and you've got to
come home and revel in suds and
cold grub,-[Ex.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31

Louis Southwestern Railway Com
pany, now located on said Front
street for the period of twenty-five
years from and after the passage Of
this ordinance. Provided however,
that the said Texas Produce Com
pany, their heirs and assigns, shall
so construct and maintain its said
switch and track as not to interfere
with public travel, and shall at all
times keep their track well planked
between the rails and upon each
side thereof, so as not to interfere
with the free passage of all wagons
and vehicles.
Section 2. That the grant of
right of way herein for single
switch aud track, is upon the North
side of Front street between Pine
and Vine streets connecting with
the track of the st. Louis South
western Railway Company at or
near the east boundary line of Pine
street. The said track to conform
to the grade Of said street as estab-
lished by ordinance.
Section 3 That this ordinance
shall take effect, and be in force
from and after its passage.
State Of Arkansas,
County Of Miller,
City of Texarkana. )
/, G. w, Treher, Recorder in
and for the city OF Texarkana Ark
ansas, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing ordinance en-
titled San ordinance granting to
the Texas Produce Company the
privilege of Il switch and right of
way upon Front street between
Pine and Vine streets in Texarkana,
Arkansas, was passed by the coun-
Gil Of the aforesaid city, on May
18th, 1895, at an adjourned meet
ing Of said council.
In witness whereof | hercunto set
my hand and cause the seal Of said
city to be liked this 9th day of.
May, 1895,
G. w. TREHER,
Recorder.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31
A Loaf rluttorod by tho wind

Is not more tremulous than nerves
debilitated or oyerstrained Nights
of unrest followed by days Of dis
comfort are the common lot OF the
nervous, This class Of inyalids, too
are usually troubled with lndlges-
tlon and imperfect assimilation, In
deed, to the inability Of the system
to perform these twin functions
may be largely attributed all nerv-
Gus symptoms llostetters Stom-
ach Bitters is Il sovereign remedy
for nervousness. Dyspepsia and
non.assimilation of the food are
remedied by it, as are also malarlal
and kidney complaints, billousness,
constipation aud rheumatism, Con.
hrmed nervousness cannot be per-
manently remedied by opiates or
sedatives, which are highly preiu
dclal to health, and soon fail Of ef-
feet save in increasing doses, The
Bltters first initiates, then confirms
a vigorous discharge Of the various
functions, and removes obstacles to
that end, Take II persistently at
regular intervals
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31

The poor old Populist have come
together in Texas and have given
out that they will make another
fight for the "IIesh Pots They
also say they do not want any en-
tangling alliance with other parties.
This is the usual gall displayed,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31
UNDERTAKING.
TO THE PUBLIC.

l e general reduction and depression IN prices IN Unes OF
on aye concluded to make The following prices IN our ne 0
nHu after th date Hearses for whites former price sV
6rn lieaNes for colocd former price Eo price, dOV Oo
|l4T WVr price 80 present price $3.50
Ib ana Undertaking Establishment GcOmpete N ~ re-
|Sr%n Ie prepared TO do The best work IN tbey ALL WQNH
rr u goods reduced IN price Open day any nRht A el
V@ Mr. Shut t''"oeu TO- our unuera"og
Texarkana Livery Company.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends 70 personal 2fjymont when
rightly used. The Gqi !, who live bet
ter than others and ou5oy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
ative ehectually cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup OF Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in so cent bottles, but il is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31
World,s Columbian Exnositlon

Was of value to the world by illus
trating the improvements in the
mechanical arts, and eminent phy-
sicians will tell you that the pro-
gress in medicinal agents has been
of equal Importance, and as a
strengthening laxative that Syrup
of Figs is far in advance of all 9TH
ers
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31

The Paris Daily Post, established
one short month ago to fill a long
felt want turned its little plggie'
wlggies skyward and died, There
is a vacant cradle there, baby's
pone. -
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31

Hot Springs is to be afflicted with
a Republican daily, Wehad thought
all the reading Republicans in Ark
ansas were dead, but it seems we
were mistaken.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31

A single page in an issue Of the
Century, taken for advertising pur-
poses, costs $500, in Harpers, $4OO
down to 500. A yearly advertise
ment in one column of the New
York Herald costs 100000 for the
lowest and $l3O, 900 for the highest
priced column. These figures will
doubtless be Of interest to men who
invest two or three dollars per
month and Aatter themselves with
the idea chat they are extensive
and liberal advertisers,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31
Commands Universal Admiration
TeXarkana,

And meyer disappoints any
body-the neat job work exc
cuted at the TExARKANIAE
job office. You use printing;
we do printing; our interests
are mutual. Can we not help
each other? Often the paper
can extend little courtesies,
and we know the job Office
can please you. Give us your
patronage.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31

A young lady who heard Sam
Jones preach recently tells the fol-
loving, which is but characteristic
of the man; Before beginning his
sermon he proceeded to rebuke his
late comers ''Now, what makes
you women late? I'll tell you
primpiu', All the late comers who
didn't stay at home primpin,
stand up No one rose but very
ugly woman, Sam looked at her a
moment and remarked; "WelL
Goa knows, sister, you need primp-
in, and it makes no difference how
late you come hereafter, I'll make
no fuss about it. "
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-31
Castoria.

"Castoria is so we'll adapted to children that
recommend 1t as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
H. A. ARCHER, N. D.,
III So. Oxford st., Brooklyn, N. Y,
"0ur physicians in tho chlldreu's depart.
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Casto Il
and although We only have among or
medical supplies what is known as rogul-t
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits CT Casloria has won us to look with
favor upon IT,
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIspENsAnY,
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN G. SHnn, Pres,
lrPsy Street, New York City.