The Daily Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 134, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 19, 1883 Page: 4 of 4

                                
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THURSDAY, APRIL ID. 188.1.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
^ County Clerk Swayne left this moni-
tor Dallas.
The city has been quiet and peaceable
for the last few days.
Sheriff Maddox is expected back from
Dallas this afternoon.
The visiting Knights will find their
way home gradually after to-day.
Oo to J. W. Guimond for all kinds of
watch, clock or jewelry repairing, tf
'Sam Farmer has returned from Dallas,
where he has been for several days
past. ,
The grand banquet at Dallas will at-
tract many visitors from this city to-
night.
For a saucer of rich, hard-frozen ice
cream, go to Wm. McVeigh, 22 Main
street.
For all kinds of watch or clock repair-
ing go to J. W. Guimond, at Elser's
book store. tf
Fine selection of sponges for the
spring trade, just received at Well's
drugstore. 4-Glm
For the best and cheapest work go to
J. W. Guimond, for repairs in watches,
clocki or jewelry. 4-12-tf
Mr. Hamilton Fltzslmmons l^ft town
this morning for a short trip down the
Missouri Pact lie road.
Capt. Golf has been appointed deputy
collector of Internal revenue in place of
Madison Wear resigned.
Mr. E. A. Maury is crecjlng an ele-
  gant two-story house on the corner of
Crump and.Thlrd streets.
Eor,the best and cheapest work go to
J. W. Guimond, watchmaker and Jewe-
ler, at Max Elser's book store.
Hon. R. M. Wynne, a prominent law-
yer of Henderson, proposes to move to
this city to practice his profession.
If you want a good bntli or toilet
sponge examine E. M. Well's stock and
prices before purchasing elsewhere. 1m
Col. B. J. Chambers of Cleburne, can-
didate for vice-president on the Green-
back ticket in 1880, spent yesterday in
the Fort.
Every one goes to J. W. Guimond to
have their watches, clocks or jewelry
repaired. Ills charges nre extremely
reasonable.
As a finished workman, J. W. Gui-
mond can not be excelled. He repuirs
watches, clocks and jewelry at low rates
at Max Elser's book store. 4-12-tf
Remember that Wm. McVeigh makes
a specialty of furnishing families with
i^'cream. Will deliver same at any
lour desired, packed ln ige. v 4-19-3t
The city council should accept some
kind of a contract and go ahead and
improve the streets. The best way is
the cheapest way in the end.
Mr. E. G. Senter, of the Cleburne Tel-
egram, accompanied by Charley Led-
wlth. a first-class newspaper mechanic,
dropped over to the Hub this afternoon.
Don't forget that Blind Tom, the musi-
cal wonder of the world, will be at
Deutscher Vereln hall next Monday and
Tuesday evening. Don't full to see
him.
The stack of J. J. Reeves, attached
by the Hlghbee, Randall & Darling
company, some time ago. vis offered
for sale by Deputy Sheriff W. P. Thomas
to-day.
Marraige licenses were to-dav issued
to James D. Farmer and Miss M. C.
Thompson: J. S. Eagle and Miss Nettie
Riley; E. H. Sintenis and Miss Mattie
Christopher.
Ben Ayres contemplates another
Western trip in a few days. He had a
rather lively experience during ills last
trip, and if he don't keep his amiability
up the Democrat will give him away.
The cigar store on Main street, near
Fourth, lately owned and run by Messrs.
Larimer and Wheeler has been turned
over to Messrs Scheuber& Hocbstadter,
who have placed Mr. Chalmers Smith in
charge.
J. W. Guimond, at Elser's book store,
has ou hand a large stock of watches,
clocks and jewelry. As a watchmaker
and repairer he cannot be excelled
either as regards workmanship or
charges. . tf
"Hello, Charley, what's your hurry?"
"Well, I'm ffoing home to get uiy fam-
ily and take them to Trapet's Ice cream
parlor, 22 Houston street, the green
front. He keeps such delicious cream."
"•Well, I'm going too. 4-11-lm
tweeen Eighth and Nlr.th streets. Mr.
Kerr Is a competent photographer,
thoroughly acquainted with all the de-
tails or the business, and the Democrat
bespeaks for him a liberal share of the
public patronage.
Misses Kate Gerold,of Waco,and Bertie
McKee, of Dallas, two charming young
ladles who have been visiting Fort
Worth for some days past, returned to
their respective homes this morning.
Miss Gerold is accompanied by Mrs. J.
J. Melton and little Miss Mattie Melton,
the wife and daughter of Mr. .Jesse .J.
Melton, one of Fort Worth's highly
esteemed citizens.
Mrs. Thomas P. Randall with her
three jewels left this morning nt 0
o'clock via Dallas for Galveston on a
visit to her sister. She will be sadl v miss-
ed by the circle of friends of which she
and her sweet little children were the
light and life and charm. She will pro-
bably return in a month or 6ix week.and
remain long enough to make a formal
good-bye before removing permanently
to Dallas.
It seems to be understood that Col.
Slattery will not be able to make the re-
quired bond on his contract to pave the
streets. Ills friends think his bid too
low, and are unwilling to encourage
him to go into a losing business. Other
people were anstonlshed at the bid
when it was first made public, and ex-
pressed the belief that he could do not
the work at the figures named. How-
ever, the mutter will be settled at the
council meeting to-morrow afternoon.
Mr. Thomas P. Randall's sale of his
entire boot, shoe and hut stock to the
Brown-Martin company, day before yes-
terday, closes his business' connection
with "Fort Worth, end sets him apart,
as It were, as a victim for Dallas. lie
will leave for the eastern cities about
Saturday to order u large stock of the
6ame line of goods und, with his neph-
ews. Gordan and llarvey Randall, re-
open a wholesale establishment in Dal-
las early in the summer. Mr. Randall
is one of our best citizens and most re-
liable merchants, and his going is uni-
versally regretted.
Though Col. Royal T. Twombly, the
senior member of R. T. Twombly &
Son, real estate agents, protracts his
visit to Michigan, whither he went to
comfort and solace his suddenly be-
reaved daughter, the firm, under the
exclusive management Of the energetic,
enterprising and affable junior, is con-
tinually making sales at fair prices, and
drawing to the city a desirable class of
settlers. Their list of grazing and ag-
ricultural lands and city property em-
brace vast areas of the best prairie
property and much of the tlnest city
0SATB QF E. IS. DAGGETT.
property that is on the market. Capt.
Twombly Is always courtedus and sel-
dom fails to find the exact property
that is wanted.
MARRIED.
A Young Couple from Abilene Harried
at El Paso Hotel.
Justice Zinn this morning united in
marriage Mr. Emil H. Sintenis, cashier
of the Taylor County Bank, of Abilene,
and Miss Muttie Christopher, also of Ab-
ilene, Texas. 1n the parlor of El Paso
Hotel. A Democrat representative hud
the pleasure of conversing for a few
minutes with th« groom and found him
to be an exceedingly pleasant gentle-
ninn.
Mr. J. J. Holland and Miss Annie
Wldrnar, both of Abiline. were the at-
tendants. The party arrived in the city
last night, and will go from here to Dal-
las. The Democrat wishes the
happy couple God-speed on their
voyage through life. A curious thing
in connection -with the marriage was
the fact that although the entire party
arrived last night, the names under
wnich the pair were married did not
appear on the hotel register, The mere
fact of their having come all the way
from Abeline to Fort Worth to be mar-
ried and registering under assumed
names from El Paso, may probably lead
the shrewd ones to make some very
good guesses as to their reasons. Visions
of hard-hearted parents rise up in the
back ground, and lead to the supposi-
tion that the young couple met with
opposition at home. Again the Demo-
crat wishes the newly mart-led pair all
happiness. May their life be unclouded
by a single disappointed hope,
Files
Plies are frequently preceded by a
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing the
patient to think he has some affection of
the kidneys or neighboring organs. At
times symptoms of indigestion are pres-
ent, as flatulency, uneasiness or the
stomach, etc. A moisture, like perspi-
ration., producing a very disagreeable
Itching, particularly at night after get-
ting warm in bed, is a very common at-
tendant. Blind. Bleeding and Itching
Piles yield at once to thtf application of
Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which acts
where all other remedies have failed.
Do not delay until the drain on the sys-
tem produces permanent disability, but
try it and be cured. Price, 50 cents.
Sent prepaid on receipt of price. Ad-
dress, The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co.,
Plqua. Ohio. Sold by C. W. Barradull
and E. M. Wells, corner Fifteenth and
Houston streets.
Of Unsound Kind.
The stream of people going to J. W.
Guimond for watch and clock repairing
and jewelry, is constantly grooving
larger. The citizens of Fort" Worth ap-
preciate the fact that he is a good work-
man and his chargea are moderate, tf
Mr. T. T. D. Andrews, left for Trini-
dad, Colo., last night, accompanied bv
several Chicago capitalists. He will be
absent for several weeks. The Demo-
crat indulges the hope that he will re-
turn to the Fort much improved In
health,
Mtss Florence Humphreys, one of
Georgia's fairest daughter*, who has
been visiting for some weeks at the resi-
dence of Mr. McMullen of this city, re-
turned this morning to her' home in
Dfclton. During her ahort stay she made
a host of friends, who will regret her
departure.
It was not necessary for the Gazette
to Inform its readers that the "gentle-
man who left Galveston" to edit that
Blieot bad Abandoned his charge* A.
tyro could see that a crude amateur wais
atthe helm since January first, or as the
Print haa frequently observed, "no edi-
tor at ail."
Mr., M. T. Kerr, well-known in Port
Worth, lias tnken charge of tl\e photo-
graph gallrry on Houston aired, ho-
A youngman, named W. O. Hays.was
on trial this afternoon before the county
court charged by his brother, George
Hays, with being of unsound mind.
Hays lives about fifteen miles from Fort
Worth, with his brother, It appears
that some months ago he had an attack
of fever, which left him in-his present
condition. George Hays testified that
he had lucid intervals.but was occasion-
ally inclined to be riotous, and he was
anxious for him to be placed under re-
straint and receive medical treatment.
He says that the female portion of the
family are afraid of him, as well as some
of the neighbors. At the closing of the
report, the trial was still in progress.
Cause of Failure.
Want of confidence accounts for half
of the business failures of to-day. C. W.
Barradall and E. M. Wells, the drug-
gists, are not liable to fail for want of
confidence in Dr. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup for he gives away a bottle
free to all who are suffering with
Coughs, Colds, Aathma, Consumption
and all affections of the Throat and
Lungs.
Raffle.
The raffle for Mis.'Matkln's watch
An Arcadian and a Pioneer Crosses the
Divide—A Fublio Spirited Citiaen
Gone—Sketoh of his Ltfa~A
Patriotic Texan—His Ser-
vices to Fort Worth.
Captain E. M. Daggett, one of the pi-
oneer citizens of Fort Worth, died at
the residence of his son at 7 o'clock this
morning. He had a paralytic shock
three or four days ago from which he
never recovered. He was attended by
Dr. Burts, and last night, when he be-
came visibly weaker. Dr. M'ore was
called in for consultation. But the ef-
forts of science and medicine were of no
avail, and after an uneasy night he sur-
rendered his earthly spirit this morning.
Ephraim M. Daggett was born in Upper
Canada, eight miles from Niagara Falls,
June' 3, 1810. Dnring the progress of
the war of 1812 many of the frontier
Canadians had very warm sympathy for
the Americans and many of them enlist-
ed in the American army
rrott'o
Among these
was Captain Daggett's father, who
served faithfully during the war. After
the close of the war the American gov-
ernment recogqlzed the services of the
Cnnadlun volunteers by giving them
land in Indiana, then a strictly frontier
country, to which place many of them
moved in 1820. the Daggetts among the
rest. At this time E. M.jUaggett was
ten years old, and the oldest of his
father's family of children. The por-
tion of Indiana where the Canadians
settled was near Terre Haute, and was
largely occupied by Indians, and here
young Daggett became thoroughly ac-
quainted with the Indian habits aiid pe-
culiarities. The colony being arcadian
in tastes, Daggett became a farmer and
acquired a thorough knowledge of ugri-
o ilture in all its branches.
On arriving at his majority, young
Daggett left his father's house and
commenced business for himself. He
went to Chicago in 1833. then but a
small town, and carried on a successful
trade with the Indians. He remained
in Chicago about three years, but ow-
ing to poor health decided to seek a
more southern clime. His father had
long desired to see T« xns, and knowing
his father's wishes In this respect, an
arrangement was made by which the
entire Daggett family embarked for
Taxas, and landed in Shreveport in the
fall of 1830, where they spent the winter
and in the following April located In
Shelby county, Texas. Here began the
work in good earnest of clearing, plow-
ing. sowing and reaping, and the erec-
tion of a new home. The actual culti-
vation of the soil, and the producing ot
those things necessary to wear ana to
sustain life, was but a small item com-
pared with the watchful care necessary
to besiow in order to protect life and
property from the ravages of bad men.
Personal and neighborhood quarrels
were constantly arising, and a stranger
had to be exceedingly careful of every
move and word, in order t-> steer clear
of these feuds. The Dugg t s,however,
did so manage their personal affairs as
to command the confidence and respect
of all classes, until the celebrated war
broke out between the Regulators and
Moderators, when it became an actual
necessity to take sides with the one or
the other of these parties. The Dag-
getts enrolled themselves on the side of
the Regulators. Here it was that the
subject of this sketch displayed
more .than ordinary sense and brav-
ery. His two brothers. Charles and
Henry, added to the ranks of the
Regulators' forces did their full share
In the endeavor to rid the oountry of
that class of men and desperadoes whose
aims and object were unmistakably
fraud,pecultit ion and plunder, and ail this
under the guise of law and order. Under
tills state of things theRegularors were
organized and un open war of extermi-
nation commenced und continued with
fearful results for the space of nearly
four years. During the four years of
turmoil, Mr. Daggett nassed through
many trying scenes, and on several oc-
casions barely escaped with his life.
His instinctive sense of honor, his cer-
tain resentment of insult, his wonderful
physical ability, and hi3 passionate
fondness for fun and frolic, made him a
favorite personage in eastern Texas and
a leader of his party. The "Shelby"
war was tinally settled by President
Sum Houston sending two thousand
troops into that part of the state unci
thereby bringing about un agreement
among the leaders and principal men on
both sides, by which peace was restored.
In the war with Mexico, Mr Daggett
served as captain in Col. Hay's noted
regiment of Texas rangers. In this
command Capt alp Daggett was no less
a favorite than before. His indomita-
ble courage and energy rendered him a
most valuable oflicer, especially In the
character of service he was enguged In.
His men had the utmost confidence in
his judgment and skill, and would will-
ingly follow him wherever he
was disposed to lead. Captain
Daggett and his men were frequently
engaged and made many very narrow
escapes. On one of his scouts he cap-
tured General Vulentia. second in com-
mand to General Santa Anna; and at
another time captured Santa Anna's
coat, cap and epaulettes, and came near
capturing the general himself. He was
offered $1,000 for the captured articles,
but refused and turned them over to
Colonel Jack Hays, who afterwards, on
the request of superior officers, re-
turned them to Santa Anna. He dis-
tinguished himself in many Instances
during the war, notubly In a contest
with the celebrated guerilla chief, the
priest known as I'ndre Taranta.
In 1849 Captain Daggett came to west-
ern Texas and located some lands
for himself and friends, and al-
most every year after he made
trips Into this country and finally moved
his family In 1854, and took an active
part in the organization of this county.
Birdville was then the most prominent
town in the county and the county seat
was located there by a vote of the peo--
people. But the people were not gen-
erally satisfied with the location and
claimed the election was carried for
Birdville by fraud, und an effort
was made and a new election
ordered. The contest was an exceed-
ingly bitter one and engendered much
hard feeling.
havln
peopli
Shelby county with a seat In the legis
been thrice
Captain
honored by
ett
lie o
Bgis
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will take place at the Ijocal Option
loon Saturday night; 9 o'clock sharp,
Sft-
lature, his influence at Austin daring
the county sent contest was effective
and recognized; and Fort Worth as the
county aeat of Tarrant county can attri-
bute much of her success
In that respect to the well-timed efforts
of Capt.;Daggett. Fort Worth from that
time until he died has been Capt. Dag-
gett's pride. Nothing that he could do
to serve her Interests -has ever been left
undone. The location of the county
seat, the erection of the court house
and jail and other improvements of Im-
portance have cost Capt. Dnggett more
tban a little, both in labor and money.
Captain Daguett was oinong the first
to perceive the great advantages of
railroad coaneotlon with the city and
early made overtures to the Texas and
Pacific to head this way. He encouraged
In every legitimate wu'y railroad enter-
prises, and In fact anything that in-
nured to the benefit o'f the city. He
donated ninety six acres of land to the
Texus und Pucitlc company, und on that
tract the depot and track "rests to-day.
He was public spirited and enterpris-
ing. and never hesitated to cast the
weight of his influence, his Indomitable
will und his wealth to further any pub-
lic improvement. He was a kindly mun
in every sense of the word and those in
want never left his door empty hunded.
Even his slaves, when they found them-
selves freemen, had a warm friend in
him, und each was provided with a
liberal allowance. He was not a religi-
ous man in the common sense that re-
ligion Is recognized now-a-days, but,
perhaps, feared his God and loved Him
us well as many a pulpit exhorter. He
did not find it necessary to make open
profession of faith, nor did he need a
minister to intercede for him with his
Creator, or believe that it was neces-
sary to belong to a church In order to
obtain everlasting happiness. But he
was a good man, an honest man, a true
man, and in the highest and best sense
of the v ord, a gentleman. He waB a
genuine Arcadian.believed in simplicity,
and even in his last moments requested
that there should be no ostentatious dis-
play ut his funerul. He was a Free
Mason, and bis funeral services will
be conducted by that order.
The seal of the city of Fort Worth
bears an engraving of his fuce. and no
better insignia could be selected by the
bustling city he helped so largely to
create. He has lived here since 1834,
being preceded one year by Dr. C. M.
Peak, and the two" were fast friends
from the moment of their acquaintance
until death called one away.
He will be buried from the residence
of his son, Ephraim Daggett, at ten
o'clock to-morrow morning, the friends
and acquuintunccs of the family being
invited to attend.
His estate is probably worth $125,000,
mostly in reul property.
Another Biff Cattle Trade.
Another of those big cattle trades that
have been of such frequent occurrence
in Fort Worth of late, was consummated
yesterday afternoon. The trade was
negotiated by the Andrews Bros. It
consisted of the ranch, horses, equip-
ments and about 5,QUO head of stock
owned by the Edwards brothers in
Blanco canon, Crosby county. The con-
sideration was $125,01)0 and the pur-
chasers the Espuela cattle compuny of
this city.  
Recorder's Court.
George Chine, drunk, fined $5 and
costs.
Silas T. Thompson, disorderly con-
duct, fined $5 and costs.
W. II. Whitworth, disorderly conduct,
fined $5 und costs.
S. T. Giddings, Jdisorderly conduct,
Heed $5 and costs.
The Daily Democrat has completed
the organization of its
jot  office,
and having engaged the service of a
first-class job printer, is prepared to re-
ceive orders for job work, to do it In the
best style of the art and to guarantee
satisfaction as to price, promptness and
execution.
MURPHY & DAMMANN,
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No. 62 Houston Street, hort Worth^Texas,
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Have Just Placed on Inspection Their Choloe Selectltn|nii^*
Spring and Summer Suits,
Hats in Great Variety,
Hosiery of Every Quality,
Shirts of All Grades,
Underwear for Everybody,
And a Full Line of the Very Finest
HAND SEWED SHOES
Ever brought to this market. We have the best and most complete
assortment of
RAILROAD SUITS
In the city, and the finest Railroad Jeans Pants ever offered here.
Suits and shirts to order and fits warranted. We are not undersold by
unyone. Look for the revolving tin sign at No. (12, Houston street,
Fort Worth, Texas.
Murphy & Dammaxuu
ELSER
BABY
OFFERS Til ft FINEST LINE OF
BIRD CAGES.
Will PAPB AND WINDOW SHADES.
WATCHES, DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY,
Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines,
.AT FACTORY T> RICKS.
Call and See the Latest Novelties at 47 and 49 Houston St.
Whittaker's Canvassed Hams,
FANCY ORLEANS MOLASSES,
Pure Spices Ground on Our Own Mill,
Thurber's, Arbuckle's, Leverlng's and Murdock's
BOASTED COFFEES,
JELLIES, JAMS, PRESERVES, CATSUPS, SAUCES, Etc., Etc.
COMBS, READ & CO.,
Telephone Connection. 63 Houston St., Brunswig Building.
G. C. & S. F. R. Telegraph Co.
TO THE PUBLIC. .
We respectfully solicit a share of your
telegraph business to ull points along
the Tine of our road, and especially to
Cleburne, Morgan, Temple, Bel-
ton, Lampasas, M llano, Bren*
ham,Houston & Galveston.
Special and prompt attention given
to all messages. Office open from 7:30
a. m. to 10:30 p. m. -
J. II. CROWLEY,
General Supt., Galveston.
FERD COOK. Manager.
68 Main street. Fort Worth. 4-7-1 m
ELMO LAUNDRY,
" TUROCKMORTON STREET.
Clothing called for nnd delivered in
any portion of the city.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Telephone communication with all
parts of the city.
2 2-lm GARRETT P E.
SANTA FE SALOON,
McHAM & WOODS, Props.,-
Have removed to the corner of Main
and Twelfth streets.
The best of liquors and cigars always
on hand
Dlstrlot Court.
J. .T. Judge and others to-day filed
suit in the district court against J. T.
Smith and others. The suit is to try
title to block 4 in the city of Fort Worth,
and for rents of property since Decem-
ber 1,
BEimmmEimLL
BLIND TOM,
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MUSICAL PHENOMENON,
Will give three grand concerts
MONDAY and TUESDAY
April 23d and 24th.
MATINEE TUESDAY AT 3 p.m.
ADMISSION 60 and 75c.
MATINEE 50c. CHILDREN UNDER
12 YEARS OF AGE 25c.
Reserved seats now on sale at Max
Elser's without extra charge.
25 C EXT COL UMN
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additional city subscribers at 20 cents a
week, or 75 cents a month.
W ANTED—Every one to bring their
Job work to the Democrat office.
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