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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
THEY DRANK CIDER.
one of Two boys Almost pied-A
Death.

Van Alstyne. Tex. Jan. 2O.-(Spec-
inl)-Saturday evening two Bryson
boys, twin brothers, age Is, living one
mile north OF town, drank three quarts
of cider each at one time. One of the
boys became suddenly sick and un-
conscious In few minutes, and 1t
was about three hours before he knew
anything. At times 1t took three men
TO hold him.
Mrs. A. b. Ferguson died today with
consumption.
DR.. Joseph Greer is very low with
rheumatism. He returned from San
Antonio Saturday, where he has been
about two weeks. but improved very
little.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
A woMAN,s EDITION.
Ladies' to Issue the HiIIsboro Mirror.
Very Sick.

Hillsboro. Tex, Jan. 20.-(Special)-
The ladies of the Episcopal church have
rented the Hillsboro Mirror for next
week and the entire edition will be
controlled and edited by them. The
committees appointed for the various
work are doing their work like old
hands at the business and are meeting
with success. They expect to issue
about 5000 copies. The proceeds OF the
enterprise will go to the Episcopal
church.
Mr.. Lewis. one OF Hillsboro's most
enterprising citizens. is very sick and
grave fears are entertained for his re-
covery. He has been In bad health for
the past two years. Relatives from
Fort Worth and other points have been
summoned to his bedside.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
A VICIOUS STEER
Threw Mr.. johnson over the Fence,
BADLY Injuring Him.

Eagle Pass. Tex. Jan. 2o.-tspecial)
Mr.. Ira Johnson. a well known and
prominent stoclSman OF West Texas,
while loading cattle in the Southern
Pacific stock pens late last night. was
attacked by a savage steer and thrown
over the fence. falling on his head.
He remained unconscious throughout
the night, but the attending physi-
clan believes no serious results will
ensue.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
Is INEVITABLE.
Action Must Re Taken on tho Indian
Question.

Hartshorne, I. II. Jan. 2o.-(Special)
---on Wednesday. January %. meet
ing has been called to take place at
Tuskahoma, capital OF the Choctaw
nation, OF prominent Indian citizens
Of all classes and parties for consulta-
ton and Amusement as to the best
course to pursue to avert the threat
ened congressional Legislation against
their governments and ask for more
time to consider the important ques-
ton of disintegration. a dying gasp, as
It were. Member of congress Little,
OF Arkansas writes that his committee
on Indian affairs have settled on no
definite plan, but action is inevitable
at an early day.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

smithville, Tex. Jan. 20.-(Special)-
At $50 o'clock Friday night fire broke
out in w. II. Holmes grocery
store on Front street, entirely de-
stroying stock and building. The
following buildings were destroy
ed: Wise hotel. owned by b.
]. Gresham, valued at $4,000. no In
surance. w. II. Holmes building $500;
insurance. $500. stock, 1890; small
building owned by F. Giesckc of Bren-
ham, occupied as cigar. factory and
barber shop; no insurance; N. Gains
building, occupied as restaurant, val
ed at $500; no insurance on building or
effects. At $50 p. m. the fire Is under
control.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
BURGLARS At WORK.
Several business Houses Are visited
by Them.

Dallas, Tex. Jan. 2o.-(special)-
This city was treated to n visit from
professional burglars between the
closing of business hours Saturday
evening and the opening of doors this
morhing. They succeeded in getting
in their work on several business
houses and one saloon. One business
house and the saloon was robbed In
daylight. 1t was in the saloon that the
burglars made the largest haul, get
ting 800.
Entrance was effected through wall.
Parks & Bradfords grocery was en-
tered in the same manner and the safe
rlhed. Other cases were reported and
the police are busy at work.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
Omcers InstnIIca

Bolton. Tex, Jan. 2o,--tspeciai)--Th
lodg-, of Maccabees has Installed officers
for the coming year.
The Bolton National bank has elected
directors for the year.
me weather has been cloudy and
rainy for week with no appearance
OF fair weather Farmers ara behind
with their work.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
THE aAzErrE WORTH JANUARY e. 1895

The disappearance OF George A. Swim
dell. as reported in yesterdays Ca
gette. sim remains q profound mystery.
He disappeared on January 16 and was
seen two miles north of this Place
walking up the railroad. since which
time all trace Of him Is lost He left
q wife AMI three little girls. the Oldest
being about ave years of age.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Duncanville, Tex. Jan, 20.--(special)
The Peoples Advocate. PopuiIst
publication at Cedar Hill, six miles
south, Will appear with new man at
the helm next issue. Mr.. Myers.
The cotton acreage will be much
larger this year than last. 1t is be-
lieved that prices will be good.
Our farmers are breaking more new
land. building more farm houses for
renters and otherwise improving their
premises than they have done In years
before
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Taylor, Tex, Jan. 2O.-(Special)-A
rare musical and oratorical treat ac-
companied the public installation Of Of
flcers and banquet OF Alamo lodge No
So. Knights of Pythias, which was held
at the Taylor opera house Friday
night.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Austin. Tex. Jan. 2o,-(special,)-
In the supreme court the following pro-
ceedings were had towit:
Writ OF error granted-Ford ct al. VS..
York County Savings bank, from
Grayson county.
Submitted-IIalbert ct al. vs. San
association.
Certified questions from Fourth dis
trlct
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Dallas. Tex, Jan. 20.--(special.)-
Mrs. Elizabeth Houston, president OF
the Texas Equal Rights association.
leaves tonight for Washington. d. c..
to attend the Eighth annual convention
of the National American Woman's
Suffrage association, which Is In ses-
sion in that city from January 20 to
2S inclusive,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
HIS FIRST SERMON.
New Pastor at Lodi Takes Charge.
Making Improvement.

Lodi. Tex. jap. 20.-tSpeclal)-The
Rev. Gus Garrison. the Methodist
minister on this circuit, preached his
first sermon here on yesterday to a
large and appreciative audience.
The Lodi lumber company Is making
some improvements of Its plant prepar-
atory to doing an increased business
when trade opens up.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Mckinney, Tex. Jan. 2o.-(Special)-
Rabbits have become a great pest In
portions OF this county and their num-
Der seems to be inexhaustible. Several
raids on them have been made lately
by hunting parties from Mckinney.
The latest one resulted in the killing
of 40,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

winsboro, Tex, Jan. 2o,-tspecial)--
The Winsboro lodge Knights OF Pyth-
las. No. 1855. had public installation
OF officers Friday night.
After the installation ceremonies a
banquet was given.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
THE CASE CALLED.
NJ. II. Anderson Is Charged with
Murder mt Dallas.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 20.-(special)-The
case OF NJ. Il. Anderson for the murder
OF Henry Kirk near Mesquite about
twelve years ago, was called In the
criminal district court today but was
continued owing to the Illness OF the
main witness for the prosecution.
Anderson was arrested about one year
ago and has since been In iail The
state has continued the case several
times
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

a car load lot of Kansas horses at
South Side stables, single drivers,
surrey horses and matched teams, All
are city broke and will be sold very
cheap. Everything guaranteed as rep
o'MARA & sHACKELFoRD.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
REMANDED TO CUSTODY.
Charged with Obtaining Money
Under False Pretenses.

Waco, Tex, Jan. 2o.-(Specialp-
W. o. Richardson, whose arrest on
charge of obtaining money under false
pretenses from the Black Land bank
of Rosebud, as has been stated In these
dispatches, was upon habeas corpus
trial this evening remanded to the GUS
tody of the sheriff of the county where
the alleged crime was committed. 1t
is stated that the prosecution will not
be pushed. Richardson Is held here
awaiting the action OF the Falls coun-
ty authorities.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
trust him
You want .Scott's EmuI.

You want Scott's EmuI-
sion. Ifyou ask your drug
gist for it and get ft-you
can trust that man. But if
he offers you something
just as good" he will do the
same when your doctor
writes a prescription for
which he wants to get a
special effect - play the
game of life and death s..
the sake of a penny or tive
more profit. You can't
trust that man. Get what
you ask for, and pay for,
whether it is SCOTS Emul.
sion or anything else.
sSsTr 8 rsws.. c,,sal.ss. NV yssl. -. nd SO
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Detroit, Tex, Jan. 2O-(Special.)-
Smith G. Roach. dealers In saddles and
harness, filed chattle mortgage Sat-
urday to secure preferred creditors,
naming ]. b. Mathis as assignee. AS
sets and liabilities not known.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Mr.. C. II. silllman received tele-
gram yesterday from his attorney, j.
b. Davis, announcing the death Of his
mother at Greenville, South Carolina.
Mrs. Davis Is very well-known In Fort
Worth. having spent last winter here.
and is a sister to Mrs. George Lubbock
OF Austin.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
CInrIsnYiIlc EniIurc.

GAINESVILLE, Tex. Jan. 2o.-(Special.)-
Smith & Roach, Detroit. Tex, filed a
deed OF trust Saturday at IL o'clock.
Creditors preferred TO the amount of
$1,000. Assets unknown.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
Hound for the Ranch h.

Snyder. Tex. Jan. 2o.-(speoial)-
About 1000 head OF Mexican cattle from
coralitas, Mexico, passed up this week
TO the Two Buckle ranch.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
KNIGHTS OF LABOR MEET.
The Meetings Are secret-The Sub
tects Considered.

Waco, Tex. Jan. 2o.-(special.)-Gen-
eral assembly district No. u.s. Knights
OF Labor of Texas, met in secret ses-
sion in Labor hall at 10 H. m. today.
They adjourned at IL o'clock to meet
again at 2 p. m. when another secret
session began.
The afternoon session was also secret.
II Is stated that the session was occu-
pied with the subject OF division OF the
district. The meeting will probably be
completed tomorrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Caldwell Tex. Jan. 2O,--tspecial)-
Col, II. NJ. Gibson, manager of the
Caldwell oil MILL died at his home
here at 1880 this morning. He was at
one time manager of the Honey Grove
oil mill.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Waco. Tex. Jan. 2o.-tSpecipl. 1.-THE
Swine breeders association of Texas
will meet at the city hall tomorrow.
Hon. Seth p. Mills. state president,
says 800 invitations have been issued
and he expects a large attendance.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
COMM


Tyler. Tex, JAZZ. 2O-(speoial.)-
James p. whitney, doing a general
jewelry business, filed a deed of trust,
naming ]. II. LeGrande as trustee. Pre-
fe.red creditors named to over $4,000;
assets about "a 900.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
COURT SESSION POSTPONED.
Judge swayne to Preside over Dali
las Federal Court.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 2o.--tspecial)-
The January term of the federal court
which should have opened here to.
day. was postponed owing to the alb
sence OF Judge Swayne, who Is to sit
in stead Of Judge Rector the latter
being Ill. Judge Swayne telegraphed
that he will be here ready to open
court In the morning. There Is a very
large docket to be taken up.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
FOUND INDICTMENTS.
Work of the Grand Jury mt Frank

Franklin. Tex, Jan. 2o.-(Special.)-
The grand Jury adjourned this morning
after two weeks OF hard labor. and
reported one HUNDRED and forfy-"ne In
dictments found-thirty-six felony
cases and one hundred and five niisde-
mennor. The felony cases are as fol-
lows: For murder, two. for assault to
murder. six; for burglary. FIVE; for
horsethott, four; for mule theft. two;
for cattle theft, 1--WE.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Brennan, Tex, Jan. 2O.-(Special)--
r. Hoffman, dealer In dry goods and
clothing. two stores. filed chattel
mortgage to C. W. winkleman of the
firm Of Winkelman G. Bohne for the
benefit of creditors: liabilities. s3S,077.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Notwithstanding the Indictment
weather. religious services were we'll
attended Sunday, and the literary So
cieties showed new energy on Monday.
william McConkey of Burton county.
Kansas, and Mr.. IL. Appleyard of
Illinois, are new students enrolled.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Catarrh is a constitutional disease.
II requires a constitutional remedy
which win build up the system and
make pure blood Experience proves
that such a remedy is found in Hoods
Garsnpnrilia
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
An Attachment Run.

Gainesville. Tex. Jan. 2O.--tSpeciaI)---
The Moline Plow company ran an at
tachment on the stock of VIM. Schulz
this evening. Liabilities to the COM
pany IS. 900
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Special prices made on typewriter
and office supplies this week at Hum
phrey's book store.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
CHARGED With Theft

Gordon, Tex, Jan, 20--tSpecial)-
Jack Mckinney was arrested here Sat-
urday night charged with theft and
was taken to Jail today.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
hacker OF FITz.
The Stake Holder I- Well Known In
Houston.

Houston, Tex, Jan. 20.-(special)-
James Lawler who has been selected
stakeholder for the Fitzslmmons- Maher
fight. Is proprietor OF the Hotel Lawler
OF this city and captain of the Emmet
Rifles. lie IL well known in st. Louis
and New Orleans, and Is nNpul ,r with
the sporting fraternity. The Fitzslm-
mons party snert month as his guests
last fall and the Fitzsimmons baby
was born at the hotel. He Is strong
backer OF the lanky Australian.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Como. Tex. Jan. 2O.--tspeoiai.)-AIr
Elizabeth Wingo, aged 90 years. died
at the residence OF her son-in-law. ]. +.
Smith, Friday at I o'clock.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
Sherman. having large furniture
house there.

The arguments In the +. @. McPeak
case were closed yesterday. but Judge
Armstrong has not yet given his de-
cIsion.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Choice choctaw and McAlester coal
In carload lots for sale by William
Noble. sales agent, South McAlester,
i, T.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

You can have goods at your own
price out OF the Charles II, Fry & Son
stock. open Friday. January IL.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

The best regulator of the digestive
organs and the best appetizer known
Is DR.. siegart's Angostura Bitters. Try
Il.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
FIRE RECORD.


kaufman. Tex, Jan. 20-(Special)-
Capt. A. L. Carlisle's residence burned
last night. Loss $500. Origin Of the
fire unknown.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

The following marriage licenses were
issued from the clerks Office yesterday:
Mr.. w d. Clark to Miss Millison
Chapman.
MI Z. II Matisin to Miss ollie James.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

You can have goods at your own
price out OF the Charles IL. Fry g. Son
stock. Open Friday, January II.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

This Is the last reduction. cabinst
photos, 81. 90. Deane.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

George l.. Cause. funeral director md
embalmsr. Full assortment of under
takers goods Takes toll charge OF
funerals and furnishes all necessary
requirements No. slt West Weather
a-d
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
IN AND ABOUT
FORT WORTH.
4 SONG OF LIFE.

Rolls the old world ever right. dear
Bun BY day and stars by night. dear;
Here Is rhyme. and here Is reason;
StIu the red rose comes in season;
In the fields the toilers sowing,
Hear the harvest bugles blowing;
Life, my dear, Is Joy and weeping
Sowing time. and time for reaping,
Take they task--4f Joy or sorrow;
stu the dark will bring the morrow,
In the storm the birds are singing,
And the bells OF heaven are ringingl
Frank L. Stanton.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

For all kinds OF coal and prompt de-
livery send US your orders. We have
Rouse, McAlester, Niger Head, Col
orado. nut, steam and A. and NJ. coal.
Phone 1S2. 1916 Houston street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Deane. Fort worth's only high class
photographer. viii make you bargain
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
-nApon soiss''

In the report Of ~ e. y
of officers of the IT,, u !
name of MIR. F'ran ,,n.
Feeders union s,r1<|
Francis was elected ~ III
The Tradt1 Assemp,a,,, y
give the second am n
hall, Monday evenly ~
1896. 1t promises 20 psriuf n
organized labor Is
in Its success. ~
All persons afi,ic.r'1
win lind immeniHsdle<c L
cure by using "
Bi.ters. -
Treah garden ssso
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

The many friends of Miss Lille
Rintlcmnn will be glad to learn that
she has recovered from a spell OF sick
ness and is now able to resume her
attendance at the Fort Worth uni
yersity.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21
STILL A MYSTERY.

The Disappearance of Gcorgc a.
swindcii unaccounted For.
Huis Gins, Tex. Jan. 2o.--(speciai.-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

The new song composed by Mr.. C. NJ.
Brown and set to music by Professor
Goodell was not sung at the Baptist
church Sunday, as had been announced
Secretary Reeves. OF the Y. NJ. G. A.,
was much disappointed in not being
able to carry out the announcement,
but It could not be avoided.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

wanted-soms day boarders at I'll
Rusk street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Deane's cabinet photos. $500 per
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

onion sets At Baker Bros,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Don't you enjoy making engage
ments?'
eyes, indeed. 1t is almost as exclt-
ing as breaking them"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Chnriie-Do you return my lover
Miss Trillions--Why, yes: / haven't
che slightest use for it-New York
Evening World.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Miss Alice Rawl!ns has returned
from n brief visit to her brother mt
Weatherford.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Or. Frank Mullins. specialist, hitting
glasses. treating catarrh. moved to
scott-Harrold building.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

]. II. Dayner has gone to Louisville
and Kansas City to buy large stock
of goods.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Mrs. J. f. Prosser VIII leave today
for a short visit with her mother at
Keller. in Tnrrant county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

II. J. Bancroft, weil-known phyri-
clan OF Denver, Colo. ~ IN Fort Worth
on business. having arrived here last
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Two hundred and fifty pairs of mems
sll-wool pants at greatly reduced pri-
ces at The Green Flag. 1103 Main street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

+. s. wyIie OF Thurber. who came
20 Fort Worth yesterday. received a
telegram soon after his arrival an
nonnring the sad news that his brother
had dropped dead at stephenyille. Mr..
Wylie left on the evening train 10 at
esnd his brothers funeral.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

JOAN y. ewayne and family have
returned from u trip to Tennessee.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Hazei-Say. haven't you and Jack
been engaged long enough to get mar
ried7
Mabel--roo long. He hasn't got a
cent left.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-21

Mr.. James Williams. editor of the
Denton Chronicle, passed through the
city last evening on his way 10 Ard
more in the Territory.
The herald., 1896-09-01
THE COFFIN DIVORCE
Some Contradictory Testimony on Application
for AI,m5ny

Some Contradictory Testimony on Application
for AIm5ny
A few days ago rather pitiful scene
was enacted, when little girl was taken
from the grandfather, by order of the
court and returned to the custody of the
mother, the latter having, after four
years separation from her offspring,
contrived to get it adopted by wealthy
San Diego lady. and consequently had
a good home for her child.
AS then stated, the grandfather and
grandmother had recently separated,
and this case came up in department two
yesterday afternoon on an application
for alimony, pending the settlement Of
the suit for divorce.
When Mr.. Coffin went upon the wit
ness stand he very straightforwardly
stated his various possessions, but at
the same time contrived to cast such
doubt around and about each particular
piece of property as to make it appear
almost valueless. He confessed to hav-
ing from 5000 to $500 on hand in the
bank, and held two mortgages for $500
and S1100; a cottage at Boyle Heights up
on which he had expended about $4,000,
and renting for SIC. Various properties
in other parts of the city and county
were enumerated. but Mr.. Coffin in each
ana every case said 1t was not worth q
1.-THE of what it cost, in the present de-
preciated state of real estate.
Mrs Coffin, on the other hand, while
acknowledging that real estate values
were very low. protested that her hus-
band had always held on to each piece
of property for the full price He knows
what he values them at when he has a
rich day on" she said, "but it's a poor
day with him today
The rav cb t,I
holds as security for a note for $500, and
which he stated he couldn't get half the
money for, his wife maintained is a
good property There are 20 acres in
alfalfa, and the ranch is in good condi-
ton.
After testimony had been taken Mr..
Conn offered his wife her old home on
the ranch If she liked to live there, he
to leave the place during her occupancy
The old lady refused the offer, however,
and Judge Clark stated he would make
an order for temporary alimony this
morning