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Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-27
THAT WEAVER WILL.
Eridence Coming in From Those Tnti-
masely Acauasntsd With the Testator.

Ertdeuce Coming N from 1nose bEtt-
masely Acquainted With the Testator.
Dr. G. b. kibyon was on the stand
as an expert from about 3 O'Clock
until the adjournment Of court yes
tcrslay afternoon i'm the Weaver will
case. Like Drs. Truesdale and Ey-
stcr. he considered Weaver unsound,
even upon tho hypothesis suggested
by the opponents.
This morning John Mayer. brother
in-law Of the tcstator, testified that
nc knew Weaver since 1852. Often
called on him, and saw him in July
before he died. At that time he was
blind, deaf and suffering with kidney
trouble. and wanted witness to give
him something to put him out OF the
way. In his opinion the tcstatOr
was not competent To transact any
business.
William Gripp. n tcamster Of Mo-
line. knew George Weaver since
when he was working for the Trea-
sons. lie saw him numerous times
when he was suffering horribly with
a cancer. On one occasion he saved
Weaver from hanging himself. This
time the family were having trouble
At the table. Weaver picked up a
chair, smashed the dishes. and left
the house, saying he was going ts
kill himself. Witness followed and
persuaded him not to. He also
stated that the old gentleman had a
very bad cough, and was subject to
fits of anger. The old gentleman
said to him at one time that he
thought as much of one child as OF
another, and had no favorites.
Anne NJ. Thompson, of South Mo.
line. knew Weaver Is years; saw
him once about five years ago shortly
after his cancer had been operated
on and was coming back. The old
man was discouraged. and on the
same day he got unreasonably angr,
at Mrs. Treason and witness because
they were eating some watermelon
He swore and used bad language
She saw him again in September, be-
fore he died, when he did not know
her. She thought him incompetent
to transact business of any kind.
Henry SEWERS was the next wit
ness. He lives in South Moline. II
worked for Henry Treason in 1891
four months, and testified that h
saw the old man every day three o
four times. and that he had la,
cough, kidney trouble and uncontrol
able fits of anger and crossness. with
out apparent cause, and especiall
when playing cards.
Adjourned Until Monday.
Court then adjourned until Mon
CAV afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-27
Our Overcoats

price make object buy
addition reduced prices allow special dis
o per ton only).
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-27

Judge Henry H. Goldborough, Bal
timore, Md. says: 1T gives me pleas
ure 70 recommend Salvation Oil to
any one suffering from rheumatic or
other pains"
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-27
FORMALLY REPEALED.
DavenpOrt's Obnoxious License Ordinance
Annulied.

DavenpOrts Obnoxious License Ordinance
Annulied.
The Davenport city council met
lasi evening for the purpose of pick
ing up the pieces OF the license ordi-
nances that have survived the
storm of opposition awakened by
their attempted enforcement, and to
try to create order out of the chaos
of conflicting suggestions that come
from those who want to be relieved
of license fees and others who want
to be protected by their assess
ment. An ordinance proposed by
Aid. korn was adopted by unani-
nous vote after some effort had been
made to lay it over for further con-
sideration. 1t was aimed to change
the requirements of the ordinance re-
lating to the licensing ofIbusiness
teams to conform with what a prac-
tical test has shown to be the pop
ular desire, and read in brief as fol-
lows:
The New Provisions.
mo person shall, within the linn
its of the city of Davenport, use. or
permit to be used, or driven upon
the public streets, alleys or grounds,
any wagon. cart or dray, for the
expressage of goods, wares or mer-
chandise, or other property where
the contract of the carriage is by the
load or piece. without first procuring
a license therefore, and complying
with the other requirements Of thi.
section.
Provided that this section shall
not apply to tcamsters habitually
hauling, by the load, or working by
the day, week or month, for the
same or limited number of persons
firms or corporations. and not gen
orally soliciting business at a public
| stand
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-27
Honor tn y Rock Island Lady.

A Louisville paper publishes fine
cut Of Miss Lucia Mackenzie, of this
city, who is visiting there, and says:
One of the prettiest little enter
tainments Of the week was the lunch
con given by Miss Sallie Macdonald,
Thursday, in honor of her guest.
Miss Lucia Mackenzie, of Rock Isl
and, Ill. The pretty girl is now
making her first visit to Louisville,
and is delighted with the welcome
accorded here. Compliments and
attentions have been showered upon
her, but for all these she has her
own charming self to thank. Few
women have sweeter manners, and
she is. moreover exceedingly stylish
and attractive in appearance. Miss
Mackenyie's father, Maj. Mackenzie
Of the United States army, is in
charge of government works at
Rock Island, and both he and hi.
daughter are social favorites in
that place. Miss Macdonald will give
. second entertainment in her home
some time next week. and is deter.
mined to make her stay SO pleasant
that she will prolong it beyond tn,
time she had originally decided upon
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-27

Generally fair weather; very little
change in temperature today and sun
day; slightly warmer Sunday night.
F. J. WAl4, Observer.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-27

Roy Hun and miss L,po,e Dxvs, swu
youthful lovers Of Washington, Ind, went
to Cincinnati and got married against the
wishes Of their parents. aud then asked for
GiysnssR-which tAey sqk
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-27

IL had scalp disease which ! could
not get rid Of until I used Hoods
Sarsaparilla. = Charlotte Goodman,
Rock Island, Ill.,
Rock Island Argus., 1894-01-27
The Purchasing Power
OF the Dollar
Never was so great as now.

Nj Ill\> XIOllCIl
Never was so great as now.
winter business has done. and the end
the finds with small lots hand These have
price, for First, make for
spring goods into
No need of suit OF clothes, Of pants.
gloves would be wise buy before
coming In good
Our OvercOatS
reduced low make object to buy for
addition reduced prices allow special dis
o Overcoas only).
In Suits
all small lots n have man reduced considerable and -
the lowest the saving considers
bic In buying your clothing of to get perfect
fitting, rightly tailored garments We think the best
good hence buy the best.
Pants
We again deck with splendid line of trade winners
$50 the fine grades 81 Mrs Hopkins celebrated
neverrp everlasting knee pants at 49c.
You'll find reduced all departments and you be
surprised find how mach the purchasing the has
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11


w. A. Boyd of Meridian is in the city
TODAY stonnlnr at the picuwick.
n, - v,gn,,,.,,, 20 r,,..,,,,,,,.o,,, Il, t.,
~. Wi5 iNt, VI i'iO"it"oou 10 III
tnr V''S ''uly
Harry Il, Monroe or DALLAS IS In the
city. registered at the Plckwlck.
S. G. Bennett of Gainesville Is in the
CITY today,
- n oo,,on,. o,5 wv ~ r,c.,,,,, -,
- -. SV On \, "na a., a., LIE I!s i'st vi
" ueNos.G, n,,, IN III 'is my supp
ping ut the flcRWlck'
DR.. Blake, dentist, graduate Phlla-
delphia dental college; Office, Third and
Main streets.
Detective Scott arrested n follow
named Chaa. smith Thursday on n
charge Of vaRrnncy. who IL Thought to
So ygnntaa b,, ~ no,ids - s,,,, ~,
etsoo "Nu ~ s''e 'V''sV VI
-
There was another small docket be-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11
ALL SOCIETY WAS THERE.
GALLANT PLUMED KNIGHTS AND
GAILY DRESSED LADIES.
Unusual Scene of Denuty and GAL
lnntry Mt TyIer's Lnise--'rhe Uni
formed Rank of *. ps. Prize priii.
Sorry Wins the Mans Medal.

II is only at Intervals that the social
history OF Fort Worth chronicles an
event of the proportions OF the dance,
drill and general celebration held by
the uniformed rank Of Knights of Ply
thlas last night at Tyler's lake.
Fully 500 people were present, repre-
senting consplcuously the best social
elements of the city
The attraction was not alone the
drill Of the gallant uniformed knights.
The dancing, which was the fitting
termination OF the festivities, and
whose light and measured tread con-
tinued until late, or rather early In the
morning, had as much to do In win
ming the ladies hither as the drill,
The brilliant costumes of the knights
and their plumed helmets lent rare
charm TO the scene, enhanced by tho
prettiest ladies in the handsomest cos
tunes devisable
The sight of this mass of people,
moving in perfect harmony with The
music. with It's indescrthable play Of
bright colors. wns indeei treat worth
seeing. The music was by a Mexican
band. whose tropical collections added
an additional lustar to the event.
The drill took place as a kind of
intermsslon.
The event opened with a dance
1t was an individual drill, Capt.
Ionic Mas In command. II was for
medal offered by Capt. Mas. Any
member of the uniformed rank of Fort
Worth division No. winning the
medal three times makes 1t his personal
property. Lieutenant Gay, Hangover
and Walker have won 1t on previous
occasions, and last night j.. l.. Sorry
was the successful competitor. It was
long and hard fight before the other
competitors were finally turned down.
The Judges We're Lieutenant Gay and
Major Tlller of division No. 2, Capt.
Ford u. $. A., and Capt. Chamber
lain OF the Fenclbles. Mayor Paddock
made the presentation speech.
Active preparations are being made
for the Washington excursion. Capt
Mas has done an enormous deal Of
work in behalf OF the local brethren,
who are loud in his praise The COM
petitive drill last night was somewhat
| In preparation for the events at the
Washington national encampment.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11

where he has spent the last few days
But previous TO that time he has been
doing all Texas thoroughly N the m
tereHt Of his acknowledgements eanui-
dacy.
All Texas IL pretty well convinced
Berry w. Camp viii be is next lleu-
tenart-governor II does not take r
politician to foresee the certainty or
that. There arc six candidates IN the
race and the only Acknowledged ei9ne
competitor OF Bsrry's Is George n
Jester, Of Corsichna. Jeater says corsl,
cana IL going to Dallas en- mnsse' anu
the battle royal to finish VIII then
take place, Mr.. Jester has possibly
not heard how Fort Worth IL going 70
be IN Dallas during convention uinel
n you can stand on street corner
and point out single citizen In Fort
Worth who Is not warm personal
friend OF Berry W. Camp you can do
what every citizen of Fort Worth does
not believe you can.
Berry goes to Dallas on Sunday, ana
will mike his headquarters at the
windsor. II Is likely that he VIII be
nominated on the first ballot. IN fact.
II the majority rule is adopted he Is
certain TO be.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11

The funeral and burial of Engineer
Harvey Largent, who was so sadly
killed at his post Of duty yesterday
occurred this morning,
The funeral ceremonies were held at
the Throckm5rton Street Christian
church, DR.. Homer II. Wilson deiiv-
cred one Of his usually able efforts over
the corpse In the presence OF the large
crowd that assembled to pay the last
tribute Of respect to the popular young
engineer.
Mr.. Inrgent was n member OF this
denomination, but had mover moved
his membership TO this city.
BE was also member OF several
secret orders among them the Ancient
Ordor OF United Workmen, Odd Fel.
lows, the Mystic Circle. Stations
AIRY Engiueers etc. ali or whom
assisted In The fucral and burial cere-
lnoniss OF their dead comyade ana
brother,
The. procession that followed the
hearse was very large, about it5
VEHICLES being In the column. ana .at :
testing the esteem and respect IAN
who knew the man felt for hita.
The ceremonies were very affectsnr
and gRli pitsed the ,srief az 4he rms.
baudlasa wife and fatherless children
Henry Largent was man whose
absence VII be MISSED and for whom
his friends Will long mourn,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11
-ass-s

months past a combination Of smoke
and tobacco odor that would choke
Turk has been emanating from the
night desk Of the Gazette. The
matter was never investigated
for the reason that its occu-
pant, one d. C. Collier by name, but
known to the craft throughout Texas
alone as 'Dlck." seemed perfectly UNI
concerned about the smoke and smell.
Yesterday, however. u committee In
vestigated the matter and found the
smoke and smell due to half-dozen
veteran remnants of nicotine and corn
cob which Mr.. Dick fondly Imagined
were pipes. 1t was the anniversary OF
his birth, and being an occasion appro-
pirate for removing the hallucination
from his mind, the staff presented Dick
with real French briar root pipe
trimmed In gold and amber and bear
ing the only name by which he Is
known to the craft, "Dlck." engraved
on It, George Armistead, journalist and
orator. Of Kentucky, made the speech
of presentation.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11
a nle DAM rRoposnD.
Coniine the Water OF Both the Clenr
md McAt York..

Mr. ], NJ. Robbins, who has given
much thought to the subject Of a wa
Ter supply for Fort Worth, has onered
some interesting suggestions in regard
TO the matter
ne favora tire idea of building a
aam below the intersection OF Clear
Fork and West Fork. After discussing
other protects he says. MY plan
would be to dam The river lust below
tne intersection OF the Clear ana West
forSs. at point where the fan OF the
water could be received on the bed
roeA' and from that fact there would
ne no expense for an apron TO receive
lAe thrust OF the water as II same
over the dam. The dam located thus
oeiow The juncture Of the two streams
would give US the benefit OF both. ana
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11

Frank Painter is on tfid b \
Randle's court today on The z
of attempted rape upon Ms
Wlsrock, near Mansfield. M \
woman testified that Painter n
other man named Porter drasss
around the house and atispSa
assault. but We're not sucotss7
carrying out their purpose re
some ten or twelve othef "
whose testimony will be hlai'|
afternoon.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11
Cheap Excursion 10 Galveston Via
the santa Fe Route.

on Saturday, August II, the Santa
re win sell excursion tickets TO Cal
weston and return at the low rate
OF 50.
Tickets Will be limited for return on
special train leaving Galveston on the
train Of Tuesday morning, thus giving
the eXcursionists two days in Gal
weston.
a special train consisting Of coaches.
free reclining chair aud Pullman sleep
en- win leave from Gainesville Sntur-
day evening reaching Galveston at 8
O'Clock Sunday morning and returning
viii leave Galveston Monday evening
at G o'clock.
Don't lose the opportunity OF seeing
Galveston this summer
surf bathing Is now Mt its best,
Crabs. schrimp and other good things
90 cat. Special rates to Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11

Iicre comes tho most modest OF all
bachelors Jim Wilson has charpc-
terlzed him. since the DOCTORS magnin-
cent splurgo for the first place, "Thc
kindergarten Candidate" He says tho
doctor is no mortally afraid of being
ropod into matrmony that he attends
only those eoclala glven for the little
folks. He makes II a point TO be ccr-
tain that no grown damael shah be
present and then he ventures out.
IL Uncle Jim viii only tame his hit-
ing snrcaHm until tomorrow'a COM
ments on the doctor are printed
he viii see that the doctor has certainly
been forminE female acduainiances
other than at kindergarten aoclnla.
only walt a hlt Uncle Jim. stili.
You may le confidently expected 10
run the race OF your life In this. The
ballots show H.
Il * needless TO mention the partic-
Mar chains posaesscd by today's cam
didGte. There ~ scarcely a man, wo-
man or child Ia Fort worth who is I'M
acquainted with the Doctor. lie IL
presented on the broad husis OF his
beauty, general excellence aud fitness
FOR a husband, and so YOU have him,
dear ladies'.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11

Two of the Gentle Sex Ask Relief
Ti,erefrori.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell filed suit
IN the Forty-eighth district court yes
terday against her husband, II. Il.
Mitchell Both parties to the suit live
In this county. The petition sets forth
that they We're married In Tennessee in
1879. About two years ago, Mrs. Mitch
ell says. her husband began to treat
her cruelty and harshly and frequently
called her vile names and otherwise
abused her. on the cath of last July
he assaulted her in the presence of
her daughter and beat her. on the
same day he threw a chair at her
and her daughter and then drove her
from home, she says and expressed the
hope that he would never see her
again. He has since continuously neg
lected her. She therefore petitions for
divorce and general relief.
As companion 20 Mrs. Mitchell in
unhnppiness appears Mrs. Mattie Par
ker. who yesterday filed suit In the
Seventeenth district court for divorce
from her husband, William Parker.
Mrs. Parker says, in her petition, that
she and her husband were married Oc-
tober 10. 1890 In.Novemher of the same
year he deserted her and has since
lived apart from her and Is living now
in Dallas Mrs, Parker says that she
tried to renew the marriage relation
and had followed her husband to Dali
las. He had reciprocated by cursing
and abusing her. He had struck her,
| and by his abuse and threats had
driven her back to Fort Worth, where
| she now lives,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11

on August II and II the Rock Island
Will sell tickets to Denver and return
ut one fare for the round trip. good
for thirty days returning Through
sleeping ours leaving Fort Worth daily
at Slb p, IN. Don't overlook the fact
that Il only takes one business day be-
tween Texas and Colodaro via the
Rock Island Route" For folders and
other information call at city ticket
Office corner ruth and Main $50!
j. c. McCABE, W. II, ORION,
@. r, A.. Fort Worth. c, II. A.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11
Be IN At GRAND FINALE,
uAoHrLop noYs NOT ONLY con-
rRIBurn MIDSUMMER MIRTH,


The following communication is self
explanatory; 40,
"Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. 10, 1873
TO the Gnzette;-we desire to make
the following proposition In regard 70
your contest for the best looking bach
oi0r:
II You will close your contest on inc
night Of the 22nd at our grand Scotch
ban at Grunewald's pavilion we WIN
take plcasunre In furnishing prize to
the winner. polling Of votes TO close
at the termination Of the dance pro-
gram, and. II agreeable TO you. all
proceeds from the sale OF coupons to
be presented TO the Associated Char
tiles, who. we understand, are very
much In need OF funds. Yours respect
fully. SCOTCH SOCIETY,
Per A. d. ALLAN, Secretary"
ITO the Scotch Society, per a. u.
Allen. secretary. The Gazette cordially
ncoords It's services 20 the benefit OF
Tho Associated Charities, as proposed
by you. Submit your proposition and
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11

picnic parties will and 1t to their In
tercsts to call upon the Cotton Belt
before selecting their picnic grounds.
Sarrolton, located thirty miles east of
Eort Worth on the line Of the Cotton
seit, is wen adapted for such pur-
poses The grove ia beautiful one,
being well shaded A nice cool 9prinB
pieasure- seeking plcknichers abundant
nshIng, hunting and g pleasant day in
a delightful grove. The grounds are In
excellent condition and arc we'll pro-
vided with swings for the children
dining tables and seats for ali. The
Cotton BELT train leaving here at s:bj,
3 convenient hour ir ihe morning. and
returning arrives In Fort Worth at
516 I'm the evening. Special rates and
attention paid to Sunday-school and
private picnic parties, Rates very rea-
ponable. For Ill further Information
apply to o. A. CARNINE,
G. p, e n. A.. 4ol Main street Fort
Worth. Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11

Miss Blanche Schaub Will leave for
Galveston today for n weeks visit.
Miss Carrie Castle of Mount Sylvan,
Tex, is visiting her sister nj Stl Peter
Smith street.
Miss May Young OF Mineral Wells,
who has been visiting friends In this
city, viii leave this morning for Gid
den.
Miss Nav Lahimer OF Manchester
Minis, Is visiting her friend Miss
SAME Turner, Mt her home on Wealth
erford street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11
KNOWLEDGB

Brings comfort and imPp''s,
tends to personal enloy','iI X
rightly used. The many y Y, ~ X
tor than others and enjoy " = h
less expenditure, BY nl \, ','.|
adapting the worlds pt s., XII Il
The needs Of physical bs 4 ( n, Y
the value to heath Of tae l lsS
laxative principles emp'''H 1
remedy, Syrup Of fies, i, "A
Its excellence is due Z e Y X X
in the form most accepi1an;l .,,;l
ant to the taste, the rclissa . IA
beneficial properties ., ! Il 4
alive; effectually eies ,lsp. III
dispelling colds, heaaa A.. ,ars1
and permanently ca 'il,, II rd]
met M u" With the approval :. = \, y
profession, because y AZ s;,ssa1
neys, Liver and howe,, ,'s,iIls]
ening them and i j pI' ,'isss
every Objectionable ~ su' n, w
syrup Of Figs Z to ~ VI MIN
eists in SOC and 81 b ;, ,lss,sj. i.
safactured BY the oal Y 9s1IsiS
Co. only, whose name : ! H., l. syrg
package, also tbe Z p 1ssI1,si. ~
and being well inlss \ olIizl
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-11

the benefit OF any liz ...'
either streams might fur., h''a y
OF three feet Of water Al Ks
Clear Fork would bscA y: sd.a
10 the new waterworkr VI;
Clear Fork ceased "a ~ " ~
from the West Fork ". q.
the water pumped M wv
slowly move up the clesf VI ~ "a
pumping station. t~s :
owing to It's GLOW 49,.
water would settle and w,'',s
when 1t reached the pnn,e'.
Thus the best quality q ''s ws,'' ~
he secured. Z Fea'd
An eight foot dam \,
would give a clear s.i' Ivy
little over six feet Of W..
present water level 81 az ~ =
which now extends up the y
four miles. With sir ~ " -
would carry the extreme "A ~ =.
from the dam. y ~
Now anyone can see M /. i.
a vast body of water ~ sra,,
Besides, the Clear Fork xooa n
three feet of water over N
level at the pumping s,allcs !.
would get all this water Il a..
voirs without any cost ri.
building of the dam. THIN y.
have all the flow Of both ,.,s,
help keep our supply a f'.,s
sweet as It is possible 10 haya
Another point In favor XIX
bed for reservoirs is that X. Y
well shaded and the loss Il ", Y
tion would be much less X.
case of open reservoirs.
In the construction On n.
would Locale II MS near qe ns...
on a line with the foot Of Tayi. \
and would secure street s,,s]
across the bottom TO the riyc, IL Y
build a wall of masonry ers. I,
feet high aud OF sufIicient III. !.
place the dam and Withstand 4, !.
OF water over 1t. Then / vIz'
down the east end Of Taylor IN,
haul the broken rock ana III !
fill in back OF the dam for 4 M
of hundred feet. The fily n /,
to the dam l would bring Z, n
level within two feet Of the tnp d
wall. The remaining two let / n
lay with broken STONE, gravel M
best of cement, aud bring II \
smooth surface. The other ID, n
would slope off at a suitable us.
answer the purpose Of giving III Y
an easy grade in Its fiow ns
dam"
This IS the main portion .. Y. .
bins plan, which also conilis
making a good wagon crossing u
dam and first-class street to d
ton Belt depot.
In view OF the general lntefsr 1
now prevails In regard to TIE n
works these suggestions mar
value to those engaged ID tie i
ing out of the problem.