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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06
THE PETER SARGENT TRIAL.
ALL or THE TESTIMONY WAS
TAKEN YESTERDAY.
Tho Argument Has BeEun-rhe Line
of Defense Adopted--wiI De Com
pIeted rodn,-Otber News From
tho Temple oil Justice.

At the converting OF the Seventeenth
district court yesterday morning the
taking OF testimony in the Sargent
murder case was at once entered into.
This state had summoned sixteen wit
nosBes. but less than ten OF them were
put ON the stand. AS the state was
willing to rest its case on the testimony
of that number. The defense put only
two witnesses ON the stand--Hargroves
and Howard. The defendant also testi-
fed In his own behalf The testimony
OF the witnesses was substantially as
given on a previous trial. and nothing
new or sensational was adduced to
throw any light upon the killing
IL rs plainly the intention Of the
counsel for the defendant 10 rely
upon the plea of sclf-defenae IN the
case, and the evidence produced by
the defense was in line with this pur-
pose. The Witnesses introduced by
1 them testified that Foley, the de-
] ceased, had made threats against the
defendant. and the defendant himself
| testified that ut the time OF the shoot
/ ing Foley had huge knife concealed
/ In his hand as he entered the door.
The taking OF evidence was com
| pleted at O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
| Each side was given four hours in
/ which TO make their argument. After
I the defense had been given about n
/ half hours time for consultation, Judge
I Shropshire opened tho case for the
| state. He spoke until nearly 6 o'clock.
making II strong argument. When he
1 finished, court adjourned until 0 O'Clock;
/ today. At that hour ]. II, JACKSON
/ win resume the argument speaking
/ for the DEFENSE. County ASorney Ter
! rcll VIII close for the state ana Hon.
! H. NJ, INurmnn for the defense. The
4 a. VurVau,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

10 the owners Of Real Estate In Fort
Worth and Throughout Texns:
We have been IN the real estate
business for several years In the city
of Fort Worth, and this being the be-
thinning Of new yenr and knowing
md believing there will DO great
many people coming TO Texas THIS
year TO invest. we wish 20 secure aud
control, aa ugcnts. some good bargains
IN Fort Worth city property and Texas
land We have buyers now that We are
corresponding with in reference to in
vestments,
We win advertise and push the
property. and II sale can be ef-
fectcd. wo can surely accomplish same.
We refer you without permission 10
any bank or business Arm IN Fort
Worth or throughout Texng. We have
made n speciality OF the real estate
business In Fort Worth for the past
Ave years, and we would be glad to
confer with parties who own prop
eriy or land. lf You wish TO buy prop
orty. or sell your property try US, as
We can 1T you out We wish to cons
troll and handle every piece OF prop
not Just going into business, but have
been IN business for great many
years, aud therefore for investors we
have great many splendid bargains.
We have sold within The past three
montha In Fort Worth md Turrant
county S2O0000 worth OF ronl estate
II you don't believe we can sell your
property, try us and be convinced.
c. l. DICKINSON 81 Co,
20s Main ST.. Powell Building
Fort Worth, TeNaB.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

MIR. Fred Miller of irving, H.. writes
that he had a severe kidney trouble
for many years. with severe pains In
his back and also that his bladder was
affected. He tried many SO called KID
ney cures, but without any good re-
suit. About a year ago he began use
OF Electric Bltters and found relief
at once. Electric Bitters Is especially
adapted 10 cure all kidney and liver
troubles. and often gives almost instant
relief. One trial will prove our state
ment. Price, only 60 cents for large
bottle. AT ]. +. Nicks and Cos drug
store
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

on February 10th ana 18th we will
sell round trip tickets to San Antonio,
Texas, on account OF the meeting OF
the Live Stock association, which win
be held there on February ~ 1896,
Rt ratio of one fare FOR the round trip.
Tickets limited one day IN each direc-
ton, For further information address
A. a. Gllsson. u. +. A.. or d. NJ. Nor,
gan. city p. and n A.. No. 4Ol Main
street, Fort Worth. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

The following transfers OF realty
were filed for record In the ofiee OF
The county clerk yesterday:
A. ]. Miller and wife to ID. c. cogdelI.
lots IS and 2e, block IS. Jennings' south
addition; siio0.
C. 5. cantrell and wife. Elizaheth
Cantrell. 20 Thomaa d. Ross. trustee
los acrca, Jordan Bass survey, deed OF
trust; $1,000.
n. =. wost and wife TO Jacob Way
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

on February is account good roads
convention. we viii sell tickets from
all stations on the Cotton Belt route to
Houston, Tex. and return Rt fare for
the round trip, Good for return pas
sage until February 2S, 1896.
ID. NJ. MORGAN,
city Passenger aud Ticket Agent. Cot
ton Belt Route i0i Main Street, Fort
Worth Tex
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06
81. Louis and New YORK

Are brought closer together by the ex-
cellent solid vestibule train service of
the neutrality-suspicious. Short Lines.
Special Express trains leave st. Louis
for New York every day at $40 a. M,
y. M, and 9 y. M, running through
indianapolis. Columbus. Pittsburg,
Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Address
Drummer. Nandalla Line. st. Louis.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

mire. 1872 acres T. Mahon and A. Eos
ter surveys. $4,000
X. N. Hatcher. trustee. to u, r. Han
lot 6, block V, Fields Hillside ADDITION
$3.50. and lot Z, block 2, Fields Hill
side addition, $500.
Belle NJ. Burchill ct al. to BENJAMIN
JevisOn, east IL of the northwest Id
OF block 90, city OF Fort worth; $1,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

Licenses TO marry were issued TO the
following couples by the county clerk
yesterday
J. Is. Wisrock ana Miss NJ. d. Pharr.
l.. Y. Davis and Miss Mary Aber-
crombie.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06
Mnrnins M ,rnnsnnIn-

Squire ]. II. Alexander reports that
measles prevail extensively at Mans
tield, and that almost every family
has experienced the disease. IL Is In a
mild form, however. and has not ma
seriaaly lessened the school attend
Ance
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

@. w Holllnssworth. receiver. va.
DR.. Il. Mcdaniel, suit on note for Ss4. 40
W. r. Francis Va. A. d. Brooks. suit
on account for sipl7,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

Service Of prayer and song AT the
chapel, corner Of -, LcsIs avenue and
Tucker street. AZ .s5 p m. this We'd
nesday night Billie ciaAs anA feaea-
era ;ueating nktorstare
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06
Advice to aio,h.-- --

sSenIa ,MIlnslow's Soothing sv.,,.
see,hI n Always be used fo,. Syrup
ems tha II soothes the eh,ld i sds,
collie ana I IL allays pain. cures INA
rhoea. ~ THE ~ We best remedy for diaH
meh'y-hve cents bottle.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

r,eip.,c '' Ohio. Feb. 5.--The villas.
ness u' rulnam county. had ~. %
I,ovs son .sr burned out his ~ nusl-
'@''V'o Insurance one-third ins
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

r. W. Walker. printer and statloner,
200 Main street New pr iss. new iyi,e.
new stationery. Work delivered
prompuy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06
CRISP STORIES OF THE STREET.
THE HOMES OF AN UNKNOWN MAN
FOUND.
they Were brought to the once of
the Gazette and Attracted hiuch
Attention--Tound ny Farmer White
ON the Donz Place.

While digging cellar at the corner
of his dwelling Farmer W. N. White,
who lives on the farm Of William Boaz
six miles from the city. at the mouth
Of Big Fossil creek, uncovered the re-
mains a human being TWO and one
half ie, below the surface. When
found IL, skeleton was in eramped
position. the knee being drawn up, and
the whole appearance Indicating that
the man had died in great agony.
There was no evidence of coffin, and
the presence OF the skeleton is likely
TO remain a mystery for some time.
The bones crumbled like dirt after be-
ing exposed to the air. Mr.. White
/ placed the last relies Of the deceased
In Il tobacco box and brought them
/ into town. They were placed on the
steps In front of the Gazette office,
] where they remained some time at
/ tracing horrlted attention from ladies
| ind children and Chances askance
| from the men who passed. one OF
| the reporters wrote with the famous
| blue pencil on big sheet Of paper.
This Is our city editor as he Will
appear In a. ID. 2O00," which was tack
| tu HpoNe inc DoN. InlS increased the
| interest shown in the Gazettes slSel-
/ eton. The wiseacres who saw the
! skull pronounced 1t that OF an Indian.
| Perhaps 1t was-that Of an Indian
| brave who rode fearless and free
/ across the boundless plains before
| Taylor had crushed Mexico at Buena
| Vista or sam Houston had seen San
( Jaclnto. The Judgment day viii re-
veal his identity, and the Gazette re-
[ porters hope they win be there to get
I n scoop" on less favored rivals. In
| the meantime II there is anyone who
knew the broAe I'm HE he is Invited to
/ call at the office ana leave his history.
Fort Worth lodge. No. 90. Sons of
/ Hermann, will hold a meeting at
| Knights of Honor hall this afternoon
| at o'clock to pass resolutions OF sym
| pathy and respect at the death of
John Brady. who died at Kurten,
| BRACES county. Brady was n member
| of this lodge. He went to his fathers
/ home about n month ago. While there
he was taken III and never recovered.
lie had many friends here. all Of
whom sincerely regret his death,
!
The most edicaclous stimulant to
/ excite the QpDptite Ia Anpnstttr, ptt
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

london. Feb. 5.--Princess OF Wales
she mas been in constant attention
ufon her sister, the widow Of the late
car. ever since the death of the ezar
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

Hear the Swedish male quartet Fri
day night at Y. NJ. Q. A. hall.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

-, .,,t. .,,,., ..,..,.,,.. r,,1,, ,,,,..,,.,
~ s"'s uIur, geS,riuIy 'uu n, o'u oni
49,, uh,i' .oS St,. . 'u 1871, uO'Ne' "'''
"'i "a, W. 49,, lolioMn's or wv , ,,.,,
ANS motion ca bcyo dcro,d,nt or,,',r
and show cause why he IS not In con-
tempt, granted.
Llano Cattle Company vs.. Texas and
Pacific Railway Company; defendants
motion for ten days To prepare and
file statement Of facts granted.
Elizabeth Edwards W. 10. o. Ed
Ms d +, "' ,', rnd n'oon 10 sup
.rs,,.,i i r,..'''' s5 , ", -
,,., a Nihe oi''l'll'g w. W. n
dnva' ordcr granted
Job Lester W.. Fort Worth md AL
huqucrdue Railway Company ct nj .
delendahts motion FOR new trial over
ruIed ana deiendant appeals
ihe trtunE or iue Jury civil docket
IN me seVehieenth district court Tor
-, "N "'h''''Hh f'"' H"'y II ~ us
,onn,v
..,, 49,
oo@a' y NJ Try w. Iladefs national
bank'
f48S. Bridge Beach Manufacturing Co.
. w. H. H. Phddoek.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

Only 400 tickets will be sold for the
Swedish quartet Friday night. Buy
early.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

seS- Our Sc. rs, so.7a 81 VI
sale on suits still holds h,rksf
aleo offering unhearo o.
Csercoats.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06
:. a rcrrIbIc vIsIlnnt.

Pain ia always terrible visltant,
and often domlcles itself with one
for life. This lnHictlou IL preventible,
an cases OF rheumatism, by timely
resort TO Hostetters stomach Bitters,
which checks the cncroachments OF this
obstinate and dangerous mnlady ut the
outset. The term dangerous" Is used
adviscdly, for rheumatism is always
liable to attack the vital organs ana
terminate life. No testimony Is more
conclusive and concurrent than mat OF
physicians who tcHtify to the excellent
effect OF the Blttrrs IN this disease.
Persons incur a voting In rainy or
snowy weather, and who are exposed to
draughts. should use the Bittcrs az q
preventive OF IN effects. Malaria. dys-
pepsln, liver and Kidney troubles, ntrv-
ousness and debility are also among
the ailments to which THIS popular
medicine IL adapted. For the luhrmi-
ties. soreness ana stiffness of tho aged
II Is highly beneficial.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

says that we ought TO stop. We ought
to 10 on till we perfect 81. nothing
is perfect on earth. Brother Camps
idea TO make him an officer OF the court
have him investigated Ike any other
officer Is good. With "a grand jury
behind a lawyer. as an ofiicer Of the
court, to stir up his pure mind to n
remembrance Of things past 90 as 70
make his calling an election sure" Will
certainly raise the standard and I'M
prove the lawyer II is not the length
of timo that lawyer should read, but
what he reads and how he reads. TINS
is the best gauge OF his ability.
Byron G.. Johnson, ESQ. was asked by
the Gazette reporter for an expression
OF opinion on the subject, and said
~ indorse that portion OF Mt. Camps
proposed remedy which calls for the
enactment OF a law 10 require all ap-
pllcaiions for admission to the bar TO
be made directly to the supreme court
OF the state, emphasizing my indorse-
ment with the further requirement that
each applicant should file his applica-
ton IN the shape OF written notion
with the clerk of the supreme court,
with certificate thereto attached show
ing his character and the length Of
time he has studied law, the books he
has mastered, his age, etc, and that
he should then be fully examined by
the justices. of the supreme court IN
person In open court rs to his knnwl-
edge OF the law as well as TO his gem
eral education and qualifications as a
lawyer. The supreme court is pre-
sumed by the law 60 be constituted
OF the most profound lawyers In the
state. and il admission should be re-
fused by the supreme court, the APP
pllcant could well afford 10 spend y
few years more in preparation, and
then renew his application knowing
that his license from the supreme court
would mean something more than o
compliment or brothcrly indulgence,
when II once should como to his hands.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06

b. b. PADDOCK, Mayor.
II was decided, by resolution. to
adopt the mayors suggestion, after
The mayor also submitted the follow
ing;
ITO the Honorable City Council of Fort
Worth. Texas:
Port Worth, Tex, Feb. 5, 1851 re-
greet to announce that the management
OF the Office Of the secretary OF the rifv
waterworks has not been such as to
meet my approval, and that Il sense vi
the duty owe my constituents has con-
strained me TO request that official TO
| hand In his resignation, with which re-
1 quest he has complied. and his resig-
nation is herewith submitted.
| II desire 10 emphaucally impress
/ upon you the conviction that the pres
ent incumbent has been guilty OF no
dishonest conduct, or l should have
| suspended him summariTy from cxer-
! clsing the duties or the office. Clerical
| errors In keeping his accounts, and mis-
4 taken Ideas of the duties and RESPONSE
! bilities OF the office are the matters to
which find objection. He has in hand
bills paid and evidences OF lnoneys
! disbursed through his office, which dis-
| bursements are clearly the province OF
the city council and not In the discre-
ton of any official OF the city. Acour-
aey in keeping accounts and reliability
- ANlNANo blN NsoHilA4hl 10 a DrOntr
knowledge OF the condition OF each de-
partment-and errors in these can not
be tolerated, The matter is submitted
for such action as you may deem wise
and eNpedlent in the premises
Yours respectfully.
b 3. PADDOCK, Mayor,
Hon. Il. y. Paddock, Mayor;
Fort Worth. Tex Feb. 1. 1898 .-Dear
Sir; ] herewith tender my resignation
as secretary OF the Fort Worth water.
works, 10 take eftect when my sue
oessor is appointed and duly qualified
l desire to do this for the purpose OF
accepting more lucrative position.
Thanking YOU for courtesies extended
mo during my term OF office, / am,
Very truly yours.
"a. b. LoPP."
The resignation was accepted, on mo-
ton OF MIR. Lassiter.
resolution was offered by Alder
man Barr aud adopted, directing ths
Siiy attorney TO Immediately institute
lesai proceedings agalnst the bondsmen
o. y. X. Mabry, the former secretarv
OF The waterworks. on account OF an nj.
.e7eu thortage. amounting to some.
Applications for the vacant position
OF secretary OF the watereorlls wera
reserved from the following gentlemen.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-06
S. N. FRY,
w. S. ESSEN

~ W. VIM 18fNtNI u ; UFFs
The following IL the report OF the
assessor and collector referred to:
To the Honorable Mayor and Board
OF Aldermen Of the City OF Fort Worth
Gentlemen: / have the honor to In
form your honorable body that 1 have
completed the footings of the tax roll
for the year 1894 and that the same
amounts to, as follows:
Amount OF property rendered.slI9Ol,S $50
Unrendered on unknown list. 1,s56,26O
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-20
Keith'S Opera House.

John Kernel, often hailed as the Irish
Wizard, Is attracting splendid audiences TO
Keith's Opera House. where his new skit,
9Th Irish Alderman" is received with roars
OF laughter nightly. IL is a crispy. humorous
show.
Next week will seen the most p~retentious
entertainment offered at Keith's this season.
il - Pred Hallen's bis musical burlesque or.
gsnizaiion The Twentieth Century uirl."
This latest effort u the same authors who
wrote tbA; grea, success. ''The Passing
Show" has never been played in this CITY.
but SIS huge Euccoss elsewhere assures com.
pleie triumph ~ Kath'a. in the company
are Gus Williams. the German star cotniaue:
Jobn r. Kelly, who L. unsurpassed a. an Irish
bumorist' Molly Fuller. tbs dsshing bur.
lssQuer, and q hns chorus q ~ voices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-20
"The Fencing Master"

With one Of the best comic operas OF the day
"a better opera in many respects than "Robiu
Hood" by the same composer-given by a
strong company, including Katherine Ger
maine. an artistic who is becoming n ~favorito
in comic opera. the Providence Opera House
ought to draw overlooking audiences during
the Fencing Master" engagement. As for
the principals, very few comic opera com.
panies take the road as we'll equipped in this
respect. Miss Germaine heads the list. She is
supported by the popular comedians. II. W.
Ire Dennick. Arthur Ethorington. Nella
Berger, Harry De Lorme. Marion Langdon.
Harry Scarborough and H.. Arthur Sieblee.
The engagementiis for Thursday. Friday and
Saturday night. and Saturday matinee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-20
NEWPORT NEWS.
What Shea Had to Say in His
Defense.
srccial 20 The News

NEWPORT, Nov. 90. The second day Of
the Shea murder trial saw the case fin
ished as far as testimony goes, the de-
tense finishing at 4:15, when a recess was
taken to this morning, when the argu-
ments began. The defense was very weak
and the prisoners testimony helped his
case in no way. Shea, when he took the
stand, faid he pushed bis wife with his
open hand and she stumbled and fell
over a chair, sustaining her1pjuries. He
also that his wife told anyone that he
animation by the attorney general was
very rigid and the prisoner was more
than once at a loss how to explain. The
case will reach the jury by noon.
William Il. Cullen was yesterday SEN
fenced to 30 days in the Providence
county Jail for the larceny OF a pocket
book. He claimed an appeal.
The Newport football team went TO
New Bedford yesterday and played the
team OF that place. The score as 6 to @
Sisson OF the Newports had. mis- ankle
broken.
The torpedo outfit OF. cruiser Mime was
installed yesterday and the torpedoes
tested. The inspection board Is expected
TO visit the vessel today.
Colonel A. A. Barker and Major Herbert
Bliss Of the Newport Artillery attended
the banquet given I'm Providence last eyen.
ing by the United Train OF Artillery.
a number of leading citizens are ar
ranging for a public testimonial to Con.
gresham Melville Bull. who leaves for
Washington ON Wednesday OF next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-20

and
Blood

Are inseparably connected. The for
mer depend simply, solely, solidly
upon the latter. il it is pure they are
properly fed and there is no nervous
ness" II it is impure they are fed on
refuse, therefore cannot be strong and
healthy, and the horrors OF rvo
prostration result. The only sensible
way to cure is: Feed the nerves on
pure blood. Make pure rich, red
blood and keep IL pure, by taking
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-20
Herruann's Humane idea.

Hermann, the magician, Is up I'm arms
against managers that take ont companies
on the road without having any money TO
fall back on and leave actors stranded.
The famous coniurer, who has himself
madna fortuna IN Tho theatrical business,
cites several occasions when he has put
his hand deep. into his pocket Co help
stranded organizations 20 get home aud
suggests that a way DO devised that will
compel any manager taking "a company
ON the road 20 deposit sufficient money 20
cover two weeks salary for tho company
and railroad fare from n central point in
The United States 90 New York city with
n depository selected by the government.
and thus avoid the scandal arising from
The disgrace attendant upon the methods
employed by INSCRIPTIONS hackers and
m8nagoIa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-20

as Everybody Knows

Keep the finest ChiIdren'S Cloth
ing made in the world.
Are selling out regardless of cost.
Come now while the stock is still
unbrOken. Must close ont every
thing by Jan. Ist. STOKE 10
LET. This stock of Boys, Girls
and Infants Clothing was Sc
Iected for the fashionable trade
of Providence. 1t is selling
lower than the cheapest goods ON
the market. n personal exami-
nation will convince you of the
truth.