The Daily Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 145, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 2, 1883 Page: 4 of 4
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Local Notices—Per line, first. Insertion.
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cents.
WEDNESDAY. MAY 2.18KJ.
Business Okange.
To-day W. J. Saunders, who lias so
faithfully and so pleasantly served the
Daily DemocratbsUs business manager
for the last three and a half months,
severs his connection with the estab-
lishment to make a business arrange-
ment more congenial to his tastes and
more promising to his personal advant-
age. The Dkmocuat parts with Mr.
Baunders as old friends part, and Its
best wishes will attend him In all bis
TirtuouB endeavors. ,
Mr. Thomas A. Lucas succeeds Mr.
Saunders in the business department of
the Demochat, and the management
commends him to the city this evening
with confidence that he will be able to
introduce himself and make known his
mission.
pgr Mr. Baunders will assist the office
for a few days in collecting and bringing
up the business to date.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Four civil suits were filed in Judge
Zlnn's court to-day.
To reftt, an office in the Daily Dkmo-
crat printing office. Moreiroom than
needed. -J* tf
The common council will hold an ad-
journed meeting at the city hall this af-
ternoon.
Sheriff Maddox will sell at nubile
auction David Turk's stock of goods to-
morrow.
Fine selection of sponges for the
spring trade, just received at Well's
drug store. 4-(51m
.Tim Maddox arrested a man named
Coleman on the square this afternoon
for fast riding.
The grand Jury has gone to work in
good earneut. A brace of witnesses
are dally examined.
If you want a good hath or toilet
Bponge examine E. M. Well's stock and
prloes befbre purchasing elsewhere, lm
Parties who had accounts nllowed at
the meeting of the council last evenlntr
cannot receive their scrip until next
Friday.
Frank Montgomery, a popular Santa
Fe freight conductor, was in town this
morning receiving the greetings of his
friends.
Mr. J. C. Belcher, the centenarian
mentioned in these columns yesterday,
died last night. He was 102 years and
six weeks old.
The recorder's court 'continues to
transact u thriving business,
scarcely a day passing that several vic-
tims are not presented for judgment.
A young man named Getzendaner
jumped from the gallery of Deutscher
Verelu IIull to the ground floor last
night, to win a dollar net. He did not
seem to be any the worse after perform-
ing the font.
Dr. Jleywood. the venerable gentle-
man who fell down the stairs leading
lroui the City Job Printing office a few
nights ago, is reported to be in a pre-
carious condition, and it is feared that
ho will not recover.
'•Hello, Charley, what's your hurry?"
'•Well, Pin going home to get my fam-
ily and take them to Trapet's ice cream
parlor, 22 Houston street, the green
front. He keeps such delicious cream."
"Well, Prn going too. 4-11-lm
The Cochran sruards. a crack colored
company from Dallas, came over to the
Fort last night, accompanied by a brass
band. They paraded the streets at a
late hour last night and to-day arc at-
tending a picnic at picnic grove.
Mr. J. J. Kane, the well-known archi-
tect. Who received a broken ankle by
being thrown from a bugsrv in Dallas a
couple of weeks ago, made bis appear-
ance on the streets to-day and moved
around with the aid of crutches. He
■Will be all right in a few days.
Now that Peter Smith is back and
ready for the boom, why not put the
hotel ball in motion? The city has
boarding houeea by the score, but a
hotel Is what's wanted, and till one is
built Fort Worth Bhould be chary of
Inviting strangers to stop with her.
Marshal Rea received a dispatch this
morning from the sheriff of Collin
odunty to hold on to Wm. Worden, and
that be would come for him this even-
ing. Worden was arrested fordrunk-
eness and is in the calaboose. The
sheriff of Collin county has been anxi-
ous to interview him for several weeks.
Several business men in this city are
anxious to lenrn the whereabouts of the
Southern Mercantile Collecting Agency.
Mnn.v of them put up a number of good
dollars for the institution, but have
heard nothing of it since. When last
heard from a Mr. Mitchell was the local
agent. Will some one rise and explain ?
Deputy Sheriff Cbenowetb. of Erath
countv. took Wm. Armstrong home
with fittai this morning. Armstrong has
been in Jail here for several months past
charged with stealing a yearling calf,
lie is wanted for horsestealing In Erath
' county, and as the criminal docket of
tbier district court is now,otulliey were
given tM first chance at'pCFHsoner.
The corner of Main and Third Is now-
the place vffcere the people most do
coogregate. John Stuart, the genial
jind eVer cordial proprietor, may or may
hot be a direct deacendent of the noble
house of Scotland, but he has a house of
his own almost equal In elegance and
attractiveness to the palaces of the
Stuarts, albeit its name is different and
its business more refreshing. The
••Opera Saloon" is without doubt the'
neatest, nobbiest and most elaborately
ornamented with fresco wall papering,
picturesque paintings and gorgeous fur-
nitUre of any establish men t or the kind j
In north Texas. And this la not all, the
wines and ltquora. cigars and cooling
beverages are of the very best brands,
while the billiard tables are newly
covered and the club rooms luxuriously
furnished. Capt. Stuart invites his
friends and the public generally to call
and test the truth of Ills asseverations.
TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOL-
LARS MISSING.
A United States Army Paymaster Claims
to Have Been Bobbed Between
Here and Sweetwater.
Information reached the citv yester-
day afternoon that Major Wesson, a
United States army paymaster, had been
robbed of $24,000 in currency between
this city and Sweetwater on Sunday
last. Of course tho announcement
created a profound sensation, as Maior
Wesson Is well known to a large num-
ber of peoplo in the city. Mr. Sam Fin-
lay received the first notification in u
dispatch from Mr. Clinton, superinten-
dent of the western division of the Texas
Pacific. Immediately -on receipt of
the dispatch, Mr. Flnlay communicated
with City Marshal ltca, and a close
watch was kept at the depot and on all
suspicious iooking strangers in the city.
The facts of the case, as related by
Major Wesson, are meagre in the ex-
treme. Ho claims to have been asleep
in the sleeping car Armenia, and that
his vuliss containing $24,000 in cur-
rency was resting bv the side of lushed.
About five o'clock Monday morning, he
awoke and found;the valise and treasure
missing. Search was instituted all over
the train but nothing could be dis-
covered. He got oil'at Sweetwater ai)d
notified the authorities of his loss. A
portv of rangers were placed at his dis-
posal, and have been since scouring the
country between Abilene and Colorado
City. There has not the least trace of
the" treasure or valise been found as
yet, nor any clue to the robbers.
The matter is enshrouded in a com-
plete mystery and from present ap-
pearances it would seem as if Major
Wesson had a rather tough job on his
hands. Well informed detectives don't
hesitate to assert that the story
of tha robbery is questionable.
The railroad company has employed de-
tectives to ferret tiie'casetotliebottom
and it is probable that all the facts will
como to light eie many days.
Major Wesson is a young man proba-
bly between thirty-five and forty years
olti, and it is said'ls somewhat addicted
to the fascinating game of poker. He
was on his way to Fort JUiss to pay the
troops, and is at Colorado City at the
present time. If he was robbed lie is
unquestionably a much injured man,
as nine men in ten to whom the circum-
stances have been detailed, hesitate not
to call it a put up job, and uccuse the
major of getting awuy with the swag
himself.
JUMPED THE TRACK.
The East Bound Texas and Pacific Txaiu
Narrowly Escapes Destruction.
The east bound Texas ard Pacific
passenger train which arrived here this
morning, narrowly escaped destruction
about ten miles east of Big Springs yes-
terday afternoon Five of the coaches
jumped the track, tearing up about 150
yards of track. It seems some section
men were employed putting in a switch
to run a branch line to a quarry and had
not securely spiked down the rails. The
train came along at a good gait. The
engine and express car passed
safely but the two baggage cars
and three passenger coaches jumped the
track at the intersection of the switch
and main line, and pulled along for loO
yards before the engine could be stoo-
ped. The rails were torn completely
off, and the ties pulled from their beds
and thrown to a considerable distance
on eac^ side of the track. The pas-
senger? were badly shaken up. but
almost miraculously all escaped unhurt.
The section hands were working in the
vicinity and Were brought forward to
repair the track and put the cars back
in their proper place and after an
hour's delay everything was again all
right and tlie train started on its jour-
ney. Several Fort Worthltes were on
the train.
IT IS SAID
That John S. Andrews Is the best
looking cow-boy in Texas.
That the city dads did a good day's
work last evening.
That wool will fly before the conclu-
sion of the colored "picnic.
That a cow-boy cleaned up $360 at
faro last night.
That a newspaper should print such
matter as people like to read.
That Tucker's Hill is agitated with a
luscious social scandal.
That it is time for street paving to
begin.
That Alderman Elser Is a capable,
honest, public servant, and deserves the
thanks of the people.
That a little dynamite judiciously ap-
plied In "Hell's "half acre" would not
be wasted.
That the Democrat conies in with a
scoop now and again.
That 'tis a cold day when the Demo-
crat gets left.
Recorder's Court.
Ed. Cummlngs, drunk, $10 and costs.
Ed. Miner, drunk, $5 and cosis. _
Eugene Fisher, drunk. $5 and costs.
Ken Sweeney, disturbing the peace,
$10 and costs. -
John Sheehan, selling Whisky on Sun-
day, $25 and costs.
G. II. Day, selling whisky on Sunday,
$25 ond costs.
James Clayton, carrying a pistol,
$27.50 and costs.
The District Court.
Judge Hood took his place on the
bench at 10 o'clock this-morning. The
case of II. C. Powell vs. J. W. House,
which was called yesterday, was still
on at a late hour this evening. he
judge has ruled that attorney* and wit*
nesses are not to be called In future,
holding that It Is their business to be
interested enough to be in attendance.
Strayed or Stolen.
One dark bay horse brande'd (T) on
left shoulder. "Spanish brand on left
bin. Had a buggy bridle, harness and
•liar. $10 reward.
J. K. Ashley.
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For Sale.
145 broke saUdle horses. Apply to J.
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A GOOD I.'OHT'S WORK.
The City DalsTnrn Thom'ielvoe-taose
and Perform Soma Wark-Slat-
t'jry's Bond Rejected — An-
other Moetinz this
Afternoon.
The city council met at the city hall
last night. Mayor Smith presiding. Al-
derman Elser. Haymaker, Adams and
Hickey were present. The minutes of
the previous meetings were read, cor-
rected and approved.
W. B. Tucker, Inspector of the spe-
cial election in the Third ward, pre-
sented himself was sworn, and attested
the returns. The mayor uppolnted
Messrs. Elser, Hickey una Adams a com-
mittee to canvass the returns. After
investigation they reported as follows:
J. B. Askew 453
F J. Tutuin 110
Total number of votes cast 563
Majority for J. B. Askew 345
Mr. Askew then went forward, and
was sworn In by the mayor. After
taking the oath tbe admiring constit-
uents of the new alderman presented
him with u chair, and he took his seat
amid much applause.
The couimltte on claims presented a
long list of accounts against the city
some of which were approved and some
were not.
The city engineer presented a bill for
$414—salaries of himself and his impro-
vised bureau, which called forth some
discussion. Mr. Smoot was called upon
for some information, und said that he
had not help enough ns it was; that it
was necessary that engineers should be
employed to watch tne sewers, to run
curb-lines and perform other necessary
II. Murphv, south side of pub
6-1-1w
square.
duties consequent on street improve-
ments. After some discussion the ac-
count was finally allowed. A bill for
stationary, telegrams, tic., was pre-
sented by Mr. Smoot and allowed. A.
J. Anderson presented several bills for
work done per order of city engineer,
such as painting signs, repairing instru-
ments, etc., which were not allowed.
Miscellaneous accounts were then
taken up, among others a bill from the
Slock Journal Publishing company for
printing done on order of the superin-
tendent of schools. Tile bill was finally
ordered paid, a bare majority of the
council voting in the affirmative.
The following resolution was offered
by Alderman Elser and adopted :
"Resolved, That the committee on
schools be instructed to negotiate for
suitable lots on which to erect school
buildings in tho dilierent wards and re-
port to the council as soon as possible.
On motion of Alderman Elser bid? for
printing will be advertised for and
opened at the next regular meeting.
The city secretary reported seventeen
burials during the month of April.
Petitions asking for a reduction of
taxation on city property were le-
ceived. The city attorney thought that
the petitioners liad no just cause for
complaint, and on motion his report
was adopted by the council.
G. W. Hill was appointed engineer of
the steamer, subject to removal if the
machine was sofa.
Several petitions were received ask-
ing that the width of sidewalks be es-
tablished at ten feet instead of at
twelve. The petitions were relerred to
the proper,committee with u request
for u report at the next meeting.
Chief Mulkey, of the tire department,
presented a communication, recom-
mending the purchase of 1,000 feet of
hose una the organization of a hose com-
pany In each ward.
Mr. Hickey offered a resolution look-
ing to the division of the city inro four
wards. Main street and Ninth etreet be-
ing the dividing lines. The matter was
referred to a special committee consist-
ing of Messrs. Askew, Elser und Hay-
maker.
The Mayor announced the following
committees:
Finance- Elser, Adams. Hickey.
Claims—Adams, Andrews, Askew.
Police—Haymaker, Hickey, Andrews.
Fire Department—Askew, Andrews,
Haymaker.
Street and Alley Committee—Elser,
Hickey. Haymaker.
Printing—Andrews, Adams, Askew
Hospitiu and Paupers—Adams, An-
drews, Hickey.
Public Schools—Elser, Haymaker and
Askew.
Board of Health—Adams, Andrews,
Hickey.
Purchasing—Askew, Adams, An-
drews.
Public Buildings—Hickey. Haymaker,
Elser
A communication was received from
Alderman T. T. D. Andrews, at present
at Trinidad, Colorado, asking for a leave
of absence for eight months. On motion,
his request was granted.*
Alderman Elser requested a leave of
absence for four weeks, which was
emitted also.
" The next business in order was the
acceptance or rejection of Mr.Slatterv's
bond for performing his contract to pave
the streets. The bond was presented,
signed by C. II. Itintleman, John Beh-
rens and* John Hoffman. When the
sheep and gtnch part was read the au-
dience broke out in a general roar of
laughter and seemed to enjoy It as a
huge ioke. Alderman Hickey strangely
advised accepting the bond. He did
not do it from n spirit of humor either;
he wa6 perfectly serious about It. He
concluded his remarks by moving that
the bond be accepted.
Alderman Elser moved an amend-
ment that the bond be rejected. The
amendment was carried, all voting in
the affirmative except Mr. Hickey.
After some further busine ss of minor
importance the council adjourned until
2 o'clock thiaafternoon.
STILL THEY COME.
We Have Just Placed in Stock a Frosh and Choice Supply of
SIMMER Ml
In Silk, Ribbed Liele, Balbriggan, Gause and Nainsook.
SUMMER HOSIERY,
In Lisle, Balbriggan, Genuine British, plain and fancy.
SUMMER HATS,
In Mackinaw, Manilla, English Braid, Canton, Stetson.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
In Silk und Linen, all grades and colors.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Finest Hand-Made for summer wear.
Duck. Vests,
' Linen and Mohair Dusters,
Kid Gloves,
Trunks, Valises,
Shawl Straps,
And everything else, in Gents' Furnishings. Also a fresh addition to our stoe
SUMMER CLOTHING. We bought these goods at bed-rock prices for eush
shall sell them the same way.
25CENTCOLUMN
This column will be appropriated to
"Wants," "For Sale," "To Rent."
••Found " "Lost," "Personal." und such
other advertisements as cun be con-
densed into live lines or less, for which
23 cents only will be charged for one in-
sertion and 50 cetits for threo insertions.
fc>r each additional line above live lines,
live cents. 1
k of
and
WANTED.
WANTED by the. Daily* Dkmocuat 601)
addit ional city subscribers at 21) cetits a
week, or 7<" cents a month. 0
\\ ANTED—Every one to bring-their
job work to tho Dkmociut office.
FOR SALE.
FOR KALE—Old papers at this ofliee,
50 cents per hundred. f f
FOR RENT. .
FOR RENT—A large comfortable office
in front part of building. Apply at this
office. 2.">-tf
CITATION.
THE STATE OF TEXAS. v
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Tar-
rant County, greeting:
Whereussoath lias this day been miide
before me by O. S. Kennedy, plaintiff,
in cause No.'i5.V.)5, wherein R. E. Moore
is defendant, that the residence of said
defendant is to affiant unknown ; you
are hereby commanded that, by making
publication of this writ in some news-
paper, published In Tarrant county for
four successive weeks previous to tho
return day hereof, you summon the suitl
K. E. Moore to be und appear bti'orj n.e
at a regul ir term of a justice court to
be bolden at my office in the city of Fo t
Worth, in said county and stave, on tho
iSlii day of May. A.l). l&s'J, then ami
there to answer ihe Kiiit t.f said O. S.
Kennedy, plaintiff, in above styled
cause, ou a note lor $11.iH), dated Juno
1st, 1s7p>. payable to o. s. Kennedy, or
order, at Fort Worth one day after date.
Herein fail not, ami of this writ make
due return at the regular term of this
court, to be bolden at tho tinu^and plate
hereinbefore stated, showing when and
now you have executed the same.
Given under my hand this 1st duv of
May. A. D. ISisi.
HAM FHUMAN,
Justice of the Peace, Prcciuct No. I,
Tarrant County, Texas.
Issued May 1st, 1K8H.
Sam Fi uman, J. 1*.
A irue copy. o-l-law-lw
Murphy & Dammami.
No. 62 Houston Street, tort Worth, Texas,
NOTICE.
'The Water \Vork3xCompany will be
prepared to furnish consumers with
water on and after
THURSDAY, A?RI 26 1883.
All water r^nts payable quarterly in h<'-
I vance ut office of tbe company, Fifih
l and Main Streets. 4 -25-tf
BAM
01- IT.RS 7 n !•: FIJSEST UN]-'< OF
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WALL PAPER AND W!
WATCHES, DIAMONDS ANB. JEWJ3LB.Y, '
Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines,
AT PACTOKY PRICKS
Call and See the Latest Novelties at 47 and 49 Houston St.
saw them coming and Mas pre-
pared to meet them. As soon no the
advance guard got inside the door she
was downed with a blow on the head,
and before she had time to say boo
Kitty was kneeling on her, knife in
hand, preparing to investigate her in-
terior. Tne white woman grabbed the
knife and commenced to yell at the top
G. C. & S. F. R. Te'egraph Co. Administrators Natics.
TO THE PUBLIC-
ANOTH.EE BOW IN "HELI/S HALF
ACKE."
A Couple of Loose Women Enpaffe in
a Brawl—One of Them Knifed.
"Hell's Half Acre" came to the front
again yesterday afternoon with anothor
first-class row." Indeed it Is a decidedly
cold dav when the half acre can't pro-
vide a news Item, and If the reporter is
in good standing in ihe community he
can always hope to get his note book i
well charged. About three o'clock yes- j
terday evening three degraded women,
two black and one white, got Into a
row that for a while threatened to make
work for the coroner and under-
takers. A colored woman named Kitty
Burch lives alone in a little shanty
about one hundred yards from the Wa-
terman Hotel. A white woman and a
colored woman live together in another
shantT about thirty yards from Kitty's.
A feuil has existed between the inmates
of the two mansions for some time
back and culminated vesterdav In tbe
double team entering Kitty's abode for
the purpose of trouncing her. They
dldn t succeed worth a cent. The de-
scendant of Africa was the iirst to cross
the hostile threshold. She was armed
with a stout club, antf the white woman
was close behind her, bearing a like frn-
pUunent of warfare. Kitty
of her voice. In the tussle the prostrate
coon got ft few daubs on the hands and
neck and began to bleed profuselv. The
cries of the women attracted hither a
couple of men and the combatants were
separated. That ended the row for the
time being, though Kitty threatens I
that she will yet cut their hearts out.
Neither of them Is seriously hurt, but
the tlrst^ne that entered got decidedly
the worst of it. _
Eight Months Leave of Absence.
It will probably strike the citizens of
the First ward, as It does the entire
population, with a degree of astonish-
ment that the council should have
granted eight months leave of absence
to one of its members. Mr. Andrews
will himself, no doubt, feel somewhat
surprised that his extraordinary request
was granted. There is no objection to
reasonable leave of absence, but eight
months is just five months greater than
the period that, in well regulated mu-
nicipalities, furfelts the commission and
makes a vacancy. Mr. Andrews ought
to have sent his resignation instead of
application for leave of absence. He
was elected for his intelligence, his in-
tegrity and probity to serve the people
in the common council, and he should
either perform the duties of the station
or resign and let the people And a rep-
resentative who can and will serve them.
Grave matters are to be considered by
this council and thousands of the peo- ,
pies' money are to be expended. Who j
knows that the-people are content that ;
the five remaining counoiiuien shall atl- !
minister their affairs? There was much '
satisfaction expressed at Mr. Andrews's :
election, for every body said he would (
make a good councilman. Ue will be of j
little service to hts constituents In Trin-
idad, and it is fair to assume that the 1
First ward would willingly take the
chances pf electing another good coun-
cilman. \
We respectfully solicit a share of your
telegraph business to all points along
the Tine of our rond, and especially to
Cleburne, Morgan, Temple, B?l-
too, Lampasas, Milano, Bren-
ham,Houston & Galveston.
Special and prompt attention given
to all messages. Ofliee open from 7:'i0
a. m. to 10:;W p. m.
J. H. CROWLEY.
General Snpt., Galveston.
FEUD COOK, Manager.
oS Main street, Fort Worth. 4-7-1 tn
All persons having clalmr, against the
! estate of Mary A. Ifarroll. deceased,
| will take notice tliut the undersigned
i was appointed by the County Court of
Tarrant cofinty, Texas, at. its March
! term, 1883, administrator of the estate of
said deceased, and all persons having
claims against said estate must present
them to me, or at the ofliee of Win, G.
Horsley, in tho city of Fort Worth,
Texas, within the time prescribed bv
law. ^
.TAMES SIZEMOIIE.
Administrator of the Estate of
Marv A. llurroll, Deceased.
4-Mw-4w
Supposed to ba Stolen
Officer Joe Wltcher found a horse
partially hitched to a post near a black-
smith's shop in the Third ward yester-
day morning. The animal had on a few
pieces of harnrss, but no bridle, and
was hitthed to the post bv means of a
buggy rein. 'I he officer took charge ef
the horse and has heard nothing of the
owner since. It was probably stolen.
Want of Faith.
If C. W. Barradall *md E. M. Wells,
the druggists, do not succeed it Is not
for the want of faith. They have such
faith in Dr. Bosanko's Cou'gh and Lung
Syrup as a remedy for coughs, Colds.
Consumption, and lung affections, that
tfiey will give n bottle free to each and
every one who is in need of a medicine
of this kind.
The D.\n,Y Demociut has completed
the organization of its
. JOB OKFICK,
and having engaged the service of'«
flm-clas# Job printer, is prepared lo re-
ceive orders for job work, to do It in the
b*st style of the art and to guarantee
satisfaction as to price, promptness and
execution.
F. G. BOUND,
MANUFACTURER OP
Boots and Shoes
Shop on Houston Street, Between 6th
anil 7t!i.,
FORT WORTH,
TEXAS.
Repairing I>one Nently andat
Reasonable Rates.
HIS WORK IS FIRST-CUSS,
And always gives Satisfaction.
3STOXTOE3.
Widmer'8 Grove will be open by the
tlrst of May for rent toehurcbcs, school*
and societies for picnics, ele,, etc. No
questionable characters or rowdylarn
pcmllteU on the grounds. 4-24-1 m
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Styles, Carey W. The Daily Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 145, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 2, 1883, newspaper, May 2, 1883; Fort Worth, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth233647/m1/4/: accessed May 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.