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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

used a sled made from the boughs Of trees
and thu Indian hitehed his pony to a
travels.
The coaches. audaus. broughams, spiders
runabouts game carts and dog carts for
tho season Of "a and 95 show 10 what eN-
tent the carriage man has perfected bis art
He has evolved. after a summer Of hard
thinking. a landau o. for monareh on
state occasions. and the American million
aire. and none but the mlllioaire can
afford the latest agony IN coaches, must
feel very Ike royalty when he ~ driven
away from his door Ia Yoliairo coach or
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

seats are reversible ana can be used for
party Of four, or. to be moro dlstngue. with
tiger"
J. j. Van Alon viii drive game cart
which Is only another variation Of the dog
or village cart, Every season some now
city IN light wagons IA produced. This
years contribution Is a run-abnut. Ype.
Giles OF improvement on the blackboard,
but SGT on curved steel springs II IL Az
near perfection In light running az can be
reached A pnoumqtic safety does not ride
more easily EugotV Higgins has one
To fet back TO caNlaEea again another
reproduction OF tho ancient conveyance
which win be used thisNyintcr 10 the omnl-
bus, II t. the only thiRg In carriaEea that
Is made square. and is thu proper thing for
theater parties II VIII seht nix inside and
three on top Mira, Phran Stevens viii have
one, Dr. seward Webb who, Ia quiet
way, is up 70 everything g0ing, has pur-
chased dfeam In tho Why Of a new
hroughain, the court broughah, We're Ii not
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

nlng gear and more sober colors It was
not, however. until tho early part IL M
eighteenth century that the ccach really
eainc into general use In isli appeared a
'earoch,' which the Enrlishmcn tranflatca
into coach aud then adopted
Varriaye manufacture had reached a hlgh
polns OF perfection even early In the nine
teenth century, as u shown by the beauty
Of dcslgn and light-runnlnE gear OF he vis-
a.vls nacd IN france IN $50. A little out
OF tho line ot ordinary carriaFns. but inter-
esung because Il ioreshadnwed the Fifth
avenue bus Of -to.dsy. was the early century
omnibus. tho nrst public example Of which
ran In London IN 1890
rev radical changes In construction hnvN
since been made, the chief Improvement
being m lighter construction and greater
ennafnrf
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

The quaint vehicle Of to-day is aesthetic
enough. with the deep green body. whip
oord-coyerod seats and handsome leather
top. Anything more chic than the ourrielp
harnessed to spike" team Of bays, two
whoelors and loader. can hardly DO
Imagined
Right In line with the currlcle Is the new
spider phacton, or, as our ieunesso doreo
call them. spiders" particular beauty
that has been shipped to Newport for young
Robert Goelet who. since his accident az
polo. has determined to take bis pleasure
behind pair Of shafts. is Of deep brown
with golden CLINT In It's polished surface,
II has ochrc-ploked wheels. "Olllo' Bel.
mont who. to be especially dignihed de.
sires to be known as oliver n, +. belmont.
has ordered symphony In dog carts like
the one reproduced here, ali curves In
keeping with the newest designs. This
dog cart Is u deep chocolate. The two rear
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

The slab which IL to cover the grave Of
Robert Browning In Westminster Abbey Is al
most completed and will be sent TO England
shortly from Venice owing TO the Limitations
OF the allotted space. It vas not easy FOR Mr.
Barrett browning 70 decide upon design,
The gravestone will be Of Oriental porphyry Of
which the poet war particularly fond II vas
difficult to lind a piece sufficiently large, but
finally Mr. r. b Browning met with one at
Rome. II has been put Into frame Of Sienna
marble. and the whole though rich, Il Of the
greatest simplicity, and 10 accordance with
what would have been the poets taste, The
Inscription will consist Of only the name and
date Of birth, With an English rose at the head
md a Elorentlnl NY below.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

in the brougham, or coach. that stands
In front Of the milllonalre's door. and i'm.
mediately dlscards his carriage for an-
other, now up to date And 90 Il goes.
There is another side to the question.
When the leaders In carriage architecture
put a new style Of trap on the market the
smaller manufacturers aTo quick 10 notice
the change; In a few months they send out
more cheaply built carriages. which, 10 all
intents and purposes. are the same. Natur-
ally with all this competition thore Is much
Improvement, and this Improvement dates
back from the time when primitive man
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09
COACHES OF TODAY.
A Vast Improvement over the
Primitive Ones of Old.
"DAN" LAMONT's LANDAU.
The Secretary Win Cut a Dash in
Washington This Winter.
J. J. VAN ALIENS NEW GAME CART
Mrs rArAn stevens win Have a Novelty
In Buses. and DC. Seward webb Is
to Drive n Court Broughani.

NEW YORK. Sept. S,
FOR the same reason that a society belle
diseards fetching combination in dress, or
tricky hat. or throws aside an oblong
smelling salts bottle in favor OF a square
one, does the swell 'pateriamllias" discard
ms handsome brcugham or coach after using
" season or two to buy another OF a
different pattern. Just about as often as
dress styles change does the fashion In
carriages nom 'run-abouts" to the family
coach
some one once asked where all the pins
went to. Apropos OF carriages the same
question might be asked OF the handsome
equipages We see on the avenue or through
tho parks in the summer at Newport and
IN the fall at LenoN or Tuxedo. This
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

for rs sober colors one could fancy Marie
AntDlnette used Il Ia days VI yore The hell
met lamps aud sunken panels would dis
tinguish it, II the curved belly did not
from the 1898 pattern.
Ogden Mllls, Just TO be different from
Or. Webb, viii use an octggOu hrougham,
so-called, because ia front Is cight-sided
a deep blue "oetagon," with red shot
wheels aud a pair Of grays, make a com
binAtion that any man OF tnstn might be
proud o.
Quite different arc those elaborate turn
outs from the pioneera that blazed the
way 10 their perfection, Tho frst driver OIL
record hltched an animal to the fBrked
bough Of a tree and. seated on II, SID along
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

IN circus chario.s nmarhahla Tor srtistls
workmanship and gpleBdsr They were cot
cred with gold. silvef, iy1fy. and powdered
With precious stones 1ae fofemcst srtisis
Of she time contributed the has-fellffs seen
on the sides IS the eharioF. aud matches
grnys. blacFS GT bays cif-ici iht Circus
MaKlrnus with Il IN furious races. The
picture Of the one shown here was 0wned
b. Lucins Tarquinus Y. r. 1875.
-Pauiua desiring HouiechiuR ne-, put
rnoiher pair % wheels under tho chariot. ard
ciosed ~ be rear End, He obtained The
Ilheda. the nrsf feur-Hhealsd carriage. ana
thea followed ths uslol race OF tho Roaoan
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

the ground proud as an Emperor on the
walls Of tho temple Of Luxor In Thebes
was found representation OF Eledga
mounted In rollerE and drawn by oxen
From rollers made Of logs 10 rollers made
Of disks Of wood. and then 70 wheels with
epokes. and connecting axles were but
easy steps.
Through Il all. however. We read In hts
tory. vas tho eternal desire Of some man
Itch OF his noighbor to BE- an good an the
next.
Tho Roman Emperurl and prlncos droye
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

. Batteau landau. II costs 1850 10 occupy
one OF these creations Of the IN de steele
carriage architect. Secretary Daniel La
mont will drive one IN Washington this
winter. and Il is bound 70 create senna-
ten. Every corner Il rounded, the bottom
o., the body Is siHpaoai. all The iron work
IS forged On limos copied from Hogartha Ia
nous beauty Ice snd even that abomins"
ton OF all eoslhes, tde lamp. Is made 10
circles and ogsis. Il is a. Exact reprodue-
100 ~ al IL Size helmet, with visor
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

aeross its face That 10 one hing that the
everyday carriage will not nave. a It is
patented
The body OF Secretary Launnts royal
coach Is IN deep Sea-bius covered Wish
yagniAh 50 brilliant ani hard a. q
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

PROM tho nelroit Free Press.
Hhe-pld you zee Vahny al tho hoislf
iie-of course
nhe--Nhat I'D she geart
iie-aas ~egs Mo out ttging to yet a enapes
IA lufOt,oga "a her
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09

noble to keep up with tho fashion setter. BY
easy stages. as {, we're, earriage- makers IN
ne days Of Louis XIII. evolved golden
OF to-day In the MINOR details OF lrht.run-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
Police R0infa

Swan Nelson is visiting at the po-
lice station. He couldn't navigate
properly this morning.
Fred Kinney had an overcoat
stolen from the hall of residence
where he was visiting last evening.
John Smith (colored) was fined IS
and costs by Magistrate Schroeder
this morning for resisting an officer,
who attempted to arrest him for
starting trough house" at a col
ored dance last evening.
Somebody told somebody else that
somebody had cut somebody else's
throat under the Brooks crossing
viaduct last night. and all kinds Of
exaggerated reports about the CORY
deed were flying around the city
this morning, but as far as could be
ascertained, the only one who got it
in the neck in that vicinity. or any,
where else hereabouts, was MIR. Tur-
kew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
THE WATER FLOWS
Into the Hennepin Canal Yes
terday Morning.
THROUGH THE GATES OF THE LOCKS.

Engineers L. L. Wheeler and J. W. WOer.
mann Have Charge of the Occasion
Witnessed by Several Hundred People
From the Community.
Yesterday morning at $50 the
sluice gates of the guard lock above
Milan were thrown open aud water
permitted to flow in the brink of the
Hennepin canal for the first time.
At the hour named Capts. l.. L.
Wheeler and j. w. Woermann opened
the first gate, allowing the sparkling
water to burst forth aud baptize at
least one portion of this great COM
mercial waterway, in the pres
ence of several hundred spec
tators. including large representa-
ton from Rock Island and Daven-
port, whose long anticipation of this
eventful occasion had prompted their
presence, even if little unpleas ant
ness in the atmosphere had to be
contended with. The inclemency of
yesterday mornings weather, no
doubt had tendency in preventing
a number from being witnesses, but
those who were there would have
come no matter what the extent of
the unpropitious atmospheric condi-
tions. This was evidenced bv the
expression of realization which DER
shadowed every countenance.
On to the Mississippi
Martin Weaver and Luvy Gold
smith, of Milan, were honored with
the privilege of opening the other
two gates. thereby allowing a full
flow. Water to the height of about
two feet was let into the canal, TAX
ing its course into the terminus of
the Hennepin. which empties into
the Mississippi, the gates of lock Sc
having been opened to permit of its
passage. Capt. Wheeler and his as
sistants have every reason to feel
gratified after yesterdays test,
which was the result of three wears
untiring labor.
Lock Tenders.
A nice residence has been con-
structed at each OF the three locks,
and will be occupied by the tenders.
Capt. Wheeler has appointed Capt.
j. W. Woermann as overseer of that
portion between the guard locks.
which he will also attend to.
Charles Lowell, for three years in
Capt. Wheeler's employ as engineer,
will have charge of lock Sc, while
Gus Nice. of Milan, will be stationed
at lock 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
Other Marriages.
The silly Union.

The best proof possible of the fall
lacy and falsity OF the attack made
by the Union on the moral condition
OF Rock Island is its assumption that
the Information which has prompted
its recent outpourings comes from
members of the police force. who
have been filling its reporter with all
sorts of stuff about the city's present
low standard. The Union is mixed;
ii should have put an .'ex'' before
those policemen who are SO kind to
it. and as for its assertions. the pub
lie may consider the source. Rock
Island, Thu ARGUS still maintains. is
thankful that il is above the average.
morally speaking. and that the Union
and its sources of information abide
here, Notwithstanding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30

c. r. Fredericks, electrical engi-
neer of the various Chicago railway
systems. of which ID. II. Louderback
is the head, is spending few days in
the three cities looking over the lines
here, of which he likewise has cleo
trical supervision. Mr.. Fredericks.
who built the Chicago and North
Shore and connecting lines, has re-
Gently been appointed vice president
and general manager Of the Cicero q
Proviso electric line on the west side,
Chicago. which recently came into
Mr.. Louderback's possession. 1t is
a 40-nile system that needs building
up. and Mr.. Fredericks. who is one of
the best practical street railway OPP
orators in the country, is the man to
do it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
Retires to Private Lie.

Gustav Stengel has sold his inter-
est in the Rock Island Brewing CON-
pany to j. Huber and resigned his
position as vice president of the COM
pany. Mr.. Stengel will continue to
reside in Rock Island. which has
been his home for 40 years, but he
felt that the condition of his health
was such that he could not give the
duties devolved upon him the atten-
ton he should. In retiring from ac-
tive business, he desires to acknowl.
edge his gratitude and kindly feel
ings toward those with whom he has
had business associations, and in re.
turn his friends will all Join in the
hope that the REIMBURSEMENT of CON-
mercial cares will result in the re.
establishment of his health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment wher
rightly used. The mary, who live bet
ter than Others ard enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value TO health OF the pure liquid
laxative principle embraced in tie
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
Its excellence is due To IFS presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
ative; edectuslly cleansing The system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
IL has given satisfaction 20 millions and
net with the approval of the medical
profession, because it ects on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ching them and it is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by al drug.
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but /. 10 man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
70. only, whose name Is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
occePt any substitute Il offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
Chance sor Trucss;nie =.

After 81 years connection with the
Rock Island road in various capaci-
ties. and for the past seven years
general manager of the entire sys-
tenn, which position he has filled
with the greatest ability, T.. st. John
has resigned, to accept the vice pres
idency OF the Seaboard air line His
resignation does not take place until
Jan. 81. 1t is gratifying TO know
that Harry Truesdsle, son of DIR. c.
c. Truesdale Of this city. is promi-
nently mentioned as lr. st. Johns
successor. although the appointment
of John M. Egan to the position is
not improbable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
sustain
Home Industry
On Tap everywhere.
Only Union labor employed.

The Rock Island Brewing Company. success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery
Huber's City Brewery and Raible & Stenuers
Rock Island Brewery, as well as julius Iunoe's
Bottling Works. has one of the most connp1s+s
Brewing establishments including Botting de-
partrlent in the country. The product IS the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part Of the tri-cities. and nav
he ordered direct from the head Offices on W..
line avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30

The amount asked for was $1,000
for educational purposes, and 81. $50
for building purposes. This, the
chairman said, was below the per
cent limit on the assessed valuation.
But when the papers with the as
sessed valuation, as equalized, were
returned from the state board OF
equalization. it was found that there
had been a much larger cut than an
ticipated-it had been slated down
to s57 900; consequently the per cent
went up. 1t was plainly to be seen,
the chairman said, that the board
must have the 81, 800 for educational
purposes, but as there was no build
ing going on at present. he did not
see for what purpose they wanted the
other 81, $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30

New Coal lard.

The Empire Coal company has
opened q coal yard for the sale OF the
celebrated Gilchrist. Mercer county,
coal. Office in the Diamond 10 ware
house, corner of Seventeenth street
and the levee. Telephone HOS.
George Lamont, agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
THANKS AND JOY.
The Annual Festival and It's Observance In
Rock Island.

Rock Island,
With Joy and praise the people of
Rock Island observed yesterday, the
annual festival set apart according
to American custom. for rendering
Thanksgiving to the Giver of ali Good,
for the blessings and plenty Of the
year that has passed. The churches,
were all we'll attended in the morn
ing. followed by the home gatherings
and family reunions which are char
acteristic of the day. and when tur-
key and mince pie form the basis of
well laden tables. Those on whom
fortune had smiled particularly dur
ing the year were thankful for what
they had received; those whom the
good dame had passed by were
thankful that their fate was no
worse. Aside from the home feasts,
quite number dined at the Harper
and Rock Island houses and en- loved
the holiday bills of fare prepared by
those hos.elries.
Amusements
The theatres across the river were
well attended by Rock Island people
afternoon and evening, while a num-
Der of people went to Twin-Citv ball
park to witness the foot ball game
between the Moline High school
eleven and a mixed team from Au-
gustapa composed of four from the
first eleven and seven from the sec
ond. The score resulted in IA to 0
in favor of Augustana. Cook, Of
Rock Island. was referee and umpire.
William Butterworth. of Moline,
went to Galesburg, where he UNI
PRED game between Knox and St.
Adams colleges, neither side scoring.
Socially
In the afternoon Miss Trips juve-
nile dancing class had its r. gular
weekly meeting at X. p. hall in
Carse block, a number of visitors be-
ing present at Miss Trips invita-
ton, and the appaa raIcc of the grace
full little people on the floor was the
subject of much admiration As well
as praise for the accomplished in
structor. Prof. and Mrs. Schilinrer
furnished the music.
The Standard club gave Tanks
giving party to its tri-city friends
last evening. About thirty couples
INDUCED in the evenings festivities,
which like all the clubs doiprs.
were of the most enjoyable. Prof.
Otto's orchestra furnis he'd music.
refreshments being served by Krell
& Math.
a gymnastic exhibition was given
by the Rock Island Turner society
last evening, and an audience which
fairly packed Turner hall was pres
ent at the entertainment. The diff
ferent classes. under the direction of
Instructor Huckstaedt, performed
some clever athletic foats. showing
thoroughness OF training. A dance
followed the entertainment, Bleuer's
orchestra furnishing the music.
Annual Hunt.
A party. composed of Sheriff c. d.
Gordon, Otto Grotjan. Frank Had
sell, Al Gloger and Mr.. Vandine. of
st. Louis, spent yesterday hunting
and staying the gamey Inhabitants
of Rural township. and no doubt
game in that portion of the county
will be scarce the balance of the win
ter, for they captured everything.
1t is whispered that dad" brought
back a wolf. Every Thanksgiving
these gentlemen induige in little
hunt, yesterday being their ninth
annual. They ate turkey with Mr. and
Mrs. James Walters, who had royal
spread prepared for them.
The b. of l.. r. Hon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
The Ii. of l.. r. Hon.


One of the most pleasant parties
given this season was that of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
Lodge No. 80, "Wednesday evening.
Armory hall was tastefully and APP
propriately decorated, in comment
Grafton of the 18th annual ball given
by this popular lodge. and Bleuer's
orchestra furnished music for the
edilication of the 500 lovers of terpsi-
chorean pleasure. Chief among the
many magnificent decorations was
the alcove which sheltered the must
clans. Large flags aud bunting.
mammoth Japanese bars and UNI
brellas composed this pretty bower.
and the flag center contained the
number of the lodge. mo. 39,'' :.
off by pretty colored signal lights.
Another feature was the neat mon
ogram, ''B. of L. F." the motto.
''Benevolence, Sobriety and Indus
try" The word Welcome in both
letters of paint and evergreen. Be-
sides these, many japanese lanterns.
Japanese umbrellas, bunting and
flags in endless variety, with head
light No. 913 to set off the appear
ance of the whole, went to make up
the balance of the tasty appoint
ments. At midnight a sumptuous
repast was furnished in the A. q. u.
W. hall. The boys, who so artisti-
cally decorated the hall. as well as
all other committees. have every
reason to feel proud Of their labor.
as many expressions of delight and
admiration were conferred upon
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-30
COUNTY CLERK ENJOINED,
The South Moline People DO Not Wish the
Tax Extended.

The people of South Moline have
decided to enjoin the county clerk
from extending the 81, $50 which the
South Moline board of education had
asked to be so extended on the tax
bonds. The facts of the case, as dis
closed at meeting the other even
ing, are that the school directors in
making the levy, confined themselves
within the per cent limit, but the law
requires that the levy should be made
from the last assessed valuation,
which was nearly 500, 200. The
board of education, however. took
SOS, 900 as the basis, thinking, doubt
less. that the equalization board
would not scale down the valuation
more than this.