The Daily Fort Worth Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 184, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 4, 1877 Page: 4 of 4
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—There were four wagons
stalled on Houston street, between the
square and depot, at one time yester-
day. Oh, the mud, the mud.
—We learn that Sheriff Hen-
derson made several arrests yesterday
evening,underjthe laws against gaming.
Whether under indictment ;or
upon information, we are not advised.
—Among the arrivals at the
Clark House, we note the following :
L B Coleman and M F Smith, Dallas ;
Mrs. Carter, Marshall ; John L Kim-
ball, Johnson Station, and Quincy A
Glass, Chicago.
—The Run smiled upon us
yesterday, after having withheld its
face for two whole days. The mud dis-
appeared rapidly under its influence,
and worshipers will be able to atttend
divine service to-day.
—We acknowledge ourself
under obligations to Sheriff Hender-
son and County Treasurer Furgeson
for substantial favors. Texas does not
boast of two more worthy, competent
and accommodating officials.
—The city circulator requests
that we returns his thanks to Messrs.
• Wiins & Johnson for their kindness in
furnishing him a horse. His own got
away from him, and it was-an hour be-
fore he succeeded in capturing him.
which accounts for his delay in deliver-
ing the papers.
--Arrangements haye been
concluded whereby one whole block on
Daggett’s addition is to be filled with
snug dwellings for rent and sale—mak-
ing in all eight houses. The block of
dwellings is located between Grove and
Jones street, south of 15th.
—Sheriff Hendersou arrested
a negro yesterday who gives his name
as Geo. Wills, for carrying a pistol. He
also answers to the description of a
negro who committed a murder in
Falls county some time since. His ex-
amination will take place before Justice
McClung next Wednesday.
—A Houston street butcher
was invited Friday night to attend the
theatre at Evans’ Hall, Vmt positively
declined, even when a free ticket was
tendered him. When pressed for a rea-
son, he replied: -‘If I should “go I
should see so many people who owe me
for meat, that it would spoil all my
fun.”
—The division of the city into
■wards is not a matter of discretion with
the city. The new charter says it must
be divided, and that two aldermen shall
be elected from each ward. It is sug-
gested, and not without reason, that
for the present two wards would be suf-
ficient, and that four aldermen, togeth-
er with the Mayor, could transact'the
business of the city, as well as a larger
number. Main street is suggested as a
division line, as one that would divide
the city pretty equally, and do justice
to all parties. The wards extending
from the river to the southern boundary
line, could be represented by two men,
one from each extremity of the ward—
and in this way the interests of each
part of the city will be represented. We
would be glad to hear from our people
as far as possible, and obtain then-
views on the subject.
—-A St. Louis drummer was
just leaving the hardware store of J. N.
Manuel & Co., yerterday when he was
accosted by a “child-like and bland”
citizen from the country. “Allow me,
sir,” observed the farmer, stretching
out his toil-hardened hand, “to shake.”
“To listen to your sublime language
when expatiating on the excellence of
your ten-penny nails, is a treat indeed.
The poetry you can infuse into the or-
dinary adjustable plow-share, is more
than I ever thought it capable of; ';ar.d
I never for a moment imagined that so
much grandure enveloped the. hard-
tempered axe, until struck all of a heap
with your gorgeous language.”
“My dear sir,”. was all the. flattered
drummer could ejaculate.
“You, sir,”'’ continued the farmer,
“are a man of mental, a—”
“Very good,” interrupted the drum-
mer, “very good. Dealer in hardware
—man of melal, ofcouise.”
•‘Nothing of the kind sir,” the coun-
try man spoke as if he were exaspera-
ted; “I make no allusion to your vulgar
trade, whatever. 1 speak of you sit, as
entirely distinct from hoes, pots and
pans.”1
The drummer’s vanity was evidently
touched, for something which in a St.
Louis drummer would pass for a blush
mantled his cheek.
“You are a man of metal, sit,—liter-
ally a man of metal. There’s enough
brass in your face to furnish metal for
a mammoth bronze equestrian^t-utue of
George Washington.” .
As the drummer turned aside to, kick
a negro urchin, who was playing leap-
frog with Ins box of samples, he look-
ed as if the damp weather affected his
spirits considerably.
N. B. We steal the foregoing from an
exchange, but its'none the worse for
that; it might have happened in Fort
Worth, as well as not if v e had only
thought of it, ^
^ ~ -Has Jrst Fetched
Christmas Candies,
Fresh candies, Fancy Candies,
RASINS, CITRONS, CRANBERRIES,
UEW PITTED CHERRIES, DEIED BLACKBERRIES,
DEIED CURRANTS,
PICKLED PIGS FEET
In Barrels, Half Barrels, and Kegs.
SMALL VINEGAR PICKLES in Barrels and Half Barrels,
NEW LOUISIANA SUGARS and CHOICE LOUISIANA MO-
L ASSES in Barrels, Half Barrels and Kegs, and other goods in large
quantities- A full and complete stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries
constantly in stock.
LAKES £ W AS
SOLE AGENTS FOE . THE CELEBRATED
The Dance Houses.
Again and again the Democrat has
appealed to the law officers of the city
of Fort Worth to do their duty, to exe-
cute the law as they have sworn to do ;
but day after day has passed, and no
action has been taken by them. These
dens of vice and immorality are open
night after night, contrary to the flaw,
and sworn oflicers wink at and permit
them to go on, knowingly and willful-
ly. Our attention has been again call-
ed to this matter by the commission of
an outrage, which ,$>f itself is sufficient
to cause them to be driven from our
midst. A few nights since a gentleman
and lady were driving along one of
the streets that is cursed by one of
these* hells, and one of the brazen-faced
wretches that congregate there night-
ly, ran to the door and hailed the driver
saying she wanted to “ride in that bug
g y.” If gentlemen and ladies are to be
thus insulted, it is time they were pro-
tected by the law and its oflicers. There
is no redress upon the perpetrator of
the outrage. She could not be Identifi-
ed, and it dentified, could not be pun-
ished. Their presence iu the city can-
not well be avoided, but the public ex-
hibition of themselves can and must be
suppressed. The law is ample, and
must be executed, or other laws, which
deal with those who neglect their duty
may be invoked, The good citizens of
Fort Worth cannot be wantonly insult-
ed without some redress.
Gas Lights.
There seems to be a great deal of dis-
satisfaction on the part of the people
near the depot in'reference to the loca-
tion ot the gas lights for that end of
town. The city council have gone so
far as to locate the position for each of
the twenty-four posts, and apparently
without consulting the general wishes
of the people residing in this part of
town, regarding their location. There
is almost universal desire to have at
least live lights placed as follows : One
at the west end of the passenger depot,
one at the corner of the Clark House,
foot of Main street, oue.at the Waver] y
House, southeast corner on Main street,
one at the foot of Houston near Pitts &
Heard, and one at W. C. Howard’s cor-
ner Houston and 15th street. This will
satisfy the people residing and doing
business there, and we hope the change
will be made by the city- council.
A Wise Provision.
The county commissioner’s court at
its last session passed an order, setting
aside the occupation tax for a con tin-
gent'fund, out of which the actual
pressing demands against the county
are to be paid. There are some mat-
ters that are indispensable for the ad-
ministration of county affairs that re-
quire cash to secure them—and he who
supplies them either demands' the cash,
or add such a percentage as will pay
die discount, which is necessary to con-
vert the warrants into cash. The new
arrangement is such that there will
nearly always be a fund on hand to pay
the current expenses; and the conse-
quence will be an appreciation of coun-
ty warrants. The. Democrat congrat-
ulates the commissioners upon the
adoption of this wise provision.
Stock-Raisers’ Convention.
The stock-raisers of Texas will meet
at Graham on the fifteenth iust., and
a good many matters will come up for
consideratioli. Among the most promi-
nent will be the length of time to hold
inspection ; the time to begin the
drive from the South half and the North
half of the "State ; how many days ad-
vance notice of the starting of herds,
and notice of whose herd and location
of the same, through nearest newspa-
per or posters, and if by posters, at how
many public places, and time to begin
“rounding up and separating.”
Fire.
Two stacks of hay, on the Frank
Adams’ place, south of the railroad be-
longing to Frank Bulkley, were con-
sumed by fire last night. The alarm
was sounded about nine o’clock. One
member of the fire department was on
the ground with a Babcock extinguish-
er, but the flames had gained too much
headway, and his efforts availed noth-
ing, Both stacks were totally con-
sumed. ’The loss will approximate
$125, covered by insurance.
Philharmonic Society.
We learn that iiitiatory steps have
been taken in the organization of a
Philharmonic.Society, it is the inten-
tion of the organization to make it the
medium of advancing the art of music,
in all its branches. The society will
meet once a week, and after the musical
exercises are over, the evenings will
conclude with a pleasant social hop.
More anon.
They Would, but; Didn’t.
A negro and a man employed at the
depot, had some words on the platform
just before the 3:30 train came in last
evening, drawing quite a crowd around
them, but no blows were exchanged
and disappointment was pictured on
the countenance of more tkan one hun-
gry news gatherer.
Pay Your Taxes.
The Sheriff has a few words to say
to file tax-payers who are on the de-
linquent list, or nearly so. The time is
getting short, and after the last day of
grace the penalty will be attached.
Religious Notice.
There will be services at the Masonic
Hall this moriilug and evening, by the
O. S. Presbyterian church. Sabbath
school at the usual hour iu the evening-
FROM ARLINGTON.
Justice Jopling Grinding Out the Law.
Arlington,!
Feb. 1,1877. */
Ed. Democrat :—Justice Jopling’s
court has been in session since Tues-
day. The first case on the criminal
docket was that of the State against
Mickellunnough, charged with assault.
Mr. John Hayter appeared for the State
and Col. J. P. Smith, of your city,tor the
defendant. The.contest was sharp and
spirited, and after the case was careful-
ly examined and fully considered by
the jury they found a verdict of not
guilty arid the prisoner was discharged.
The second case was against D. Steel,
charged with an assault upon the per-
person of John Hill urn. A number of
witnesses were examined, and the
pleas of the States vigorously present-
ed, by Mr. Hayter, and the jury found
a verdict of guilty, and assessed the tine
at $25. To-day some parties will be
called upon to explain to the court why.
they have been found carrying arms,
contrary to the statute in ■ such cases
made and provided.
Mr. Hayter deserves praise for the
skillful arid energetic manner ^iii .which
he attends to the business of the court.
Arlington is a progressive town.
There is no “banjo” work about it, its
all “business.” Yoursliastily,
Miram.
Are We a Naton ?
The question will be finally settled in
Washington between this and the fourth
day of March, whether or not we
are a nation, or whether we are but a
mass of heterogeneous persons congre-
gated together on the same continent,
without ties other than those of iuterest
to unite us iu a common purpose. The
law-makers, and ^expounders will
wrangle over this question until it is
threadbare. But, in the meantime one
question is finally settled and determin-
ed—viz, Streeper continues to receive
and sell*better furniture and more of it,
for the money, than any man iu the
business.
Mayor’s Court
There were two eases of drunk and
down before liis honor yesterday, both
contributed their $3 and costs, and
went on their way rejoicing.
—The sudden departure of
CITY ELECTION.
Announcements.
We are authorized to announe C. C.
Fitzgerald, as a candidate for City
Marshal, at the ensuing election.
For City Attorney.
We are authorized to announce the
name of
Henry Feild,
as a candidate for re-election, to. the of-
fice of City Attorney, at the ensuing
city election.
We are authorized and requested to
announce the name of Jas. T. Melton,
as a candidate for.
City Attorney,
at the ensuing city election.
City Secretary.
We are authorized and requested to
announce
C. McDougal,
as a candidate for re-election to the of-
fice of City Secretary at the ensuing
election.
We are authorized and requested to
announce the name
Henry Miller,
as a candidate for City Secretary at the
ensuing election.
Assessor and Collector,
We are authorized and requested to
announce the name ot
K. E. Maddox,
as a candidate for re-election to the of-
fice ot Assessor and Collector, at the
ensuing election.
For Treasurer.
We are authorized and requested to
announce the name of
B . McDSmitii,
as a candidate for Treasurer at the en-
suing city election.
We are authorized and requested to
announce the name ot
J. S. Loving
as a candidate for re-election to the of-
fice of Treasurer at the ensuing election.
CHEAP J30LTJMF.
A short advertisement inserted in this
column at 15 cents per -line for single
insertion : 30 cents per line for three
insertions and fifty cents per line per
week.
Sae price current of Gurley
& Co. of Hides and skins. 10,-
OOO Green and 5,000 Dry
wanted.
dec20-ti
GEMERAt»
STOVES.
Wholesale and Be tail Dealers in
Nails, Simmons’ Keen Kutter Axe Shelf and Heavy Hardware
Tinware, House Furnishing Goods, and Agent for Fairbanks'
Scales, and manufacturer of all kinds of Tinware.
Jobbing done on- short notice.
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Wanted.
A wide-awake canvasser for the
Howe sewing machines. Apply at the
Howe office, corner square and Husk
street.
jan31-2t Henry Miller, A’gt.
A gentleman that wishes to invest
about $500.00 in a strictly honorable,
first-class anil well paying 'business.
For information inquire ot M.. Glastf
Lock Box 12, Fort Worth, Texas.
jan23-tf.
Twenty thousand bushels of wheat,
t the City Mills.
Brown, Wolcott & Blandin.
sept27-dtt
$5.00 Reward-Strayed or Stolen.
A black mare pony about fourteen
hands high, five years old, branded Y.
l\ on the left shoulder. Will pay five
dollars lor the mare, or any informa-
tion leading to her recovery.
jan30-l w 11. >S, Pilgrim.
Notjce to Tax-Payers.
The Court House and jail contractors
Mr. Henry Aaron from otxr city has ex- are pressing us for their dues. The
county needs the funds to carry on
business. The last day of February is
the last day in which taxes for 1876 can
be paid. After then the polls will be
closed and delinquents will be dealt
with according to law.
J. M. Henderson, Sheriff.
By J. H. O’Neale, deputy tax col-
lector. feb3 d-eod till m’chl
cited considerable comment, much, of
which is not of a very complimentary
nature. As we had known for some
days that lie contemplated a visit
abroad, we were not surprised at his
departure. It is thought he will not
return. Since writing the above we
have received a letter from Mr. Aaron ,
explaining his sudden departure and
saying he will return in three weeks.
Give him a chance.
— Canto & Stein, proprietors
of the city market on Houston street,
are among the most enterprising butch-
ers in Northern Texas, Their only
aim seems to be to accommodate and
please those who patronize them. Their
indoininable energy,'their business like
manner of dealing, and their gentle-
manly demeanor towards all whom
they come in contact with, is the key-
note which has gained them so much
popularity. They now furnish fresh
fish every morning to their customers
received regularly from Galveston.
—During the month of Jan-
uary there has been shipped from this
station:
Cotton.............................. 2,307, bales
Cattle............ .............. 60 cars
receipts.
General Merchandise...,..... 300 cars
Lumber..................... ..... 233 “
Sash and doors............’...... 30 “
which show a very large amount of
business, when we consider that for at
least one-half the month the weather
prevented the 1 ransaction of any busi-
ness whatever.
Tamperance.
Members of Fi5rt Worth Council No.
419 U. F. of T. are requested to meet at
their Hall on next Tuesday evening, at
7 o’clock sharp, to transact such busi-
ness as may come before the Council.
By order of
Henry Field, W. P.
Henry Miller, Bee. See’y.
For Exchange.
A good, medium-sized brood mare,
warranted to work single or double,
for a light hack. Apply at the Demo-
crat office. " 2-4-21
Change of Firm.
In view of above all persons indebted
to the undersigned are pointedly re-
quested to settle the same. I'have
taken in a partner with a view of en-
larging my business, and my old ac-
counts must be settled. Tills is imper-
ative. B. C. Evans.
iebl-lw
—Fresh oysters in shell, only
24 hours out. of the briny deep, at the
Lone Star Restaurant. Oysters, game,
fish and celery constantly on hand.
Dissolution.
The co-partnership heretofore exist-
ing between trio undersigned under the
firm-mune of Max Elscr & Co., is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. Max
Elser, who continues the business, will
settle the accounts of the old firm.
Max Elser,
J. P. Alexander.
January 22d, 1877.
In retiring from the above named
firm, I would bespeak for ;my former
partner and successor, the same liberal
patronage as has been bestowed iu the
past. J. P. Alexander.
jan29tf •
MARKET REPORT.
Office of Daily Democrat, 1
Fort Worth, Feb. 4. 77. j
COTTON.
Middling..................... ]0J
Low Middling................ 10}
Good Ordinary.................. f)|
PBOVISIONS AND STAPLES.
Potatoes—sweet..................1 50
V Irish ..................2 00
Beans—dry .............. 30 5
Onions ..............................2 00
Cabbages—per lb ............... 6
Butter ............................... 250 30
Eggs ................................ 25
Bacon—clear sides...............11}
Lard................................• i§
Flour............. ..3 500 4 00
Meal—per bushel................ 50
Bio Coffee......21@25 ...Java 334
Sugar—Coffee A..................134
“ • New Orleans.......... 840 10
Bice ........... S
Apples—dried, per bush......2 00
Teas—Young Hyson, Gun-
powder and Japan......... 050 1 50
Tobacco............... 47@ 1 00
Cigars— per 1.0: 0..........20 0001Ott 00
Hides—good heavy drv...... 130 20
light........:..............
Salt........... 1 75
GRAINS;
Corn—shucked .................. 40
“ sacked....................... 50
Wheat—No 2 old...............1 45
“ No 3 old ..............i 50
“ New............. 1 20
Oats................................. 33
Bailey—in demand at......... 45
Brim—per ton.....................8 00
Hay—good prairie, per ton. 8 00010 00
LUMBER.
Yellow pine—rough boxing, '
fencing, framing, joist.
&c, per 1,000 feet........22 50
Dressed boxing..................25 00
Flooring—T & G...............27 50
Siding ......... is 00022 50
Ceiling..............................22 00025 00
Shinhles................. ......... 3.000 4 50
Cypress shingles.....*....... 4 250 5 25
—Gurley & Co., proprietors
of the St. Louis hide depot are now
ready for receiving, baling and for-
warding buffalo hides. Also in want
of 20,000 skins, for which full market
prices will be paid. jan31-d-Th&w-tf
White pine shingles......... 3 500 5 00
Ceiling ...... 22 50025 00
Siding.,............................20 00022 00
Finishing lumber...............40 00045 50
Cypress finishing lumber...45 00
LIME AND CEMENT.
Cement—best qual. per bbl...5 00
Hair .................................. 75
Lime—best, in barrels.........2 00
A Few Words to the Business Men of
Fort Worth.
The time has come when the advan-
tages ot our city should became more
generally known in order that they
may be more folly appreciated.
To attain this very desijable object,
the Democrat proposes to commence
the publication of
Fort W orth. Trade Guide and Business
Directory
the first edition of which will bo issued
about the firsLday of March next, and
regularly thereafter of the first days ot
March and September.
It is proposed in the first number of
this publication to give 1st, a succinct
and careful review of ilie growth and
development of the city, and some ot
the reasons why it should continue to
grow and develop year after year until
it has 116 commercial rival in the Inter-
ior of the State, 2d. The name and
style of every business^ or profession in
the city. 3d, Such tables, business
forms and data as will make it a useful
book of reference and utility to every
man Into whose hands it shall come.
It vyiil contain Tables of weights and
Measures, Rules for measuring Land,
Grain in bulk, table of Distance Busi-
ness and Legal lonris in ordinary use,
Railroad Directory, Postal Bates, Po-
litical Statistics, and other, matter which
will induce every farmer, mechanic,
tradesman or professional man to pre-
serve tlui book.
The first edition will number five
thousand copies, arid a liberal num-
ber will be given to each of its patrons.
It is our earnest desire to have every
business arid profession in the city rep-
resented iu the first number.
The following rates have been adop-
ted : •
ON COVER,
One half of first page..50.00
Second page..*........................... 5 ,w
I lord Page........................... 50;00
Fourth page......... ..... 100.00
inside pages,
Full page............. ................... 25.00
Halt .page............ 15.00
Quarter page........ ............ 10,1()
....................... 5.00
We arc now ready to receive orders,
and will give preference to those who
apply early. For further particulars,
call or address the
democrat
N. B. This is strictly a Fort Worth
publication, other advertisements will
not be received at any price.
Fort Worth. Jan.. 15th, 1S77.
To Rent.
A cottage with two rooms, well loca-
ted iaii4lf B. West 'Starr.
WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
(Corrected daily by D. W. C. Bendery.)
Pendery’s Old Sour Masli.....2 50
“ “ Bourbon......215
Robertson Co. Sweet Mash..'.2 50
Lincoln “ ;* «— ...2 25'
Common Whiskey...............1 500 1 75
Imported Cognac JBrandy...5 03
Domestic “ “ ...2 250 6 50
Imported Holland Gin.........2 500 4 00
Domestic “ “.........1650 2 25
Peach Brandy.....................2 250 3 00
Apple “ ....................2150275
Cherry “ .....................1750 2 25
Ginger • “ ....'.................1 500 1 75
Tins I.eatttifUl design of visiting
11 e Democrat oftice; $U0 Port, »
Domestic.................,.........1 70
—Messrs, Gurley & Co. have
received a large stock of harness leath-
er, which they are offering at lowest
prices. jano-tf
Snow Flake
per pack.
CHANGE OF FIRM.
E« I Marik
For the purpose'ol
ENLARGING the BUSINESS
And making room for an
ENTIRELY NEW STOCK,
the goods now on hand will bo sold at a
GREAT SACRIFICE,
For Thirty Days.
EVANS & MARTIN,
octl-dly
Successors to B. C. Rvap?.
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