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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-01
Rev. Josiah Mcaeo's Statement.

About ten days since the gentleman
whose name appears at the head Of
this article, advertised In this paper
for his missing wife, who had left his
home near Lewisville. Mrs. MCGEE
was in this city and created some ex-
citement by her statements Of the
treatment she had received at the
hands Of her husband, and said she
would not again live with him. Mr..
McGee came here at that time to try
and reconcile his wife, but she refus-
ed all Of his appeals.
Mr.. McGee came in again last night,
and saw his wife at Mr.. S. 4. Pierce's
aud also this morning, but she would
not agree to settle their differences In
any manner.
Mr.. McGee's statement of the troub-
lc is as follows: Before his marriage
about twelve years ago, he gave each
Of his children by former wife
home, reserving home and 1900
acres of land for himself and wife;
subsequently he lost this place, by
having to pay large security debt.
Since then he has been preaching and
has always cheerfully supported his
wife, and knew nothing of her inten-
tlon to leave him until after she had
left him. lie now proposes to take
her home, or to give her half or all OF
his earthly possessions.
We give this statement which ex-
honorates him from blame in the mat
ter.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-01
/ II 6 HAIR

silken texture and lasting fragrance.
No toilet can be considered complete
without this most popular and elegant
of all hair-dressings.
"My hair began turning gray and fall
ing out when | was about % years Of
age | have lately been using Ayers
Hair Vigor, and it is causing new
growth of hair of the natural color."-
II. j. Lowry, Jones Prairie, Texas.
cover year ago l had severe fever,
and when recovered, my hair began to
fall ont, and what little remained turned
Erly. l tried various remedies, but
without success, till at last began to
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-01
Read This!

An elegant Oyster Supper will be
served by the ladies Of the First Bap-
tlst church of this city, in the building
formerly occupied by Messrs. DePrato
and Schuster, on Broad street, froms5
to II o'clock, Thursday evening Of
this week. The public and our poo
pie generally are cordially invited to
attend. Refreshments of several
kinds will be served and every effort
made to supply the wants and de-
mands Of all patrons. Cont forget
the time and place--Thursday after
noon and evening, in the DePrato
store house, next door to Chatheld
and Buhrman's hardware store.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-01
An Important Difference.

10 make it apparent to thousands
who think themselves III, that they
are not affected with any disease, but
that the system simply needs cleansing,
is to bring comfort home to their
hearts, as a costivc condition ia easily
cured by using Syrup Of Figs. Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-01

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; It is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50s
and 81 bottles by all leading drug,
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, xE NEW YORK. nv
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-01
TEXARKANA ARKANSAS WEDNESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 1898

spired by british and devilIsh lust,
and perpetrated upon the tender per-
son of a fragile child. The perpetra-
tor of this nameless deed, also made
confession of his crime to the party
on the train, making assurance doubly
sure, both as to the identity and guilt
of the doomed wretch.
After securaly transferring the pris-
oner to the Paris train, County At
torney, Bob Hodges and the city mar
shal of Paris, appeared on the plat
form and in earnest well chosen
words, thanked the citizens of Texar-
kama and surrounding country, for
the many courtesies extended and the
able, voluntary effort put forth by our
people to aid and assist in the desired
capture.
Yielding to the evident desire of
the masses present the men in charge
brought the prisoner to the car win
dow, from which he was seen by the
entire populace. When the head of
the grinning wretch appeared at the
window for the first time, deep
growl of pent up passion escaped from
hundred lips among the spectators,
upon hearing which the frightened
brute quickly withdrew his head,
and only appeared again at the win
dow at the repeated command Of his
captors A few moments more and
the train moved slowly out from the
depot, leaving the vast throng behind
and bearing the doomed wretch to the
scene of his damnable deed, where at
this moment, hundreds of minds are
intent upon devising punishment
sufficiently dire and terrible, to prove
in degree, at least, adequate to the
diabolical crime of which he is guilty.
That he will be put to death, swiftly
and surely, goes without the saying,
aud that too, by the most fearful
means human mind can invent.
BURNED AT THE STAKE.
The following is an accurate account
of occurrences at Paris, as telegraphed
to parties here:
The train bearing the iiend, and the
strong guard of one hundred citizens,
armed with winchesters, reached Paris
at 1;15 O'Clock. An immense con-
course of citizens met the train
with an improvised float, on which
the negro was placed, and heavily
guarded was drawn through the town
by six mules. Five thousand people
followed behind with about ten thous-
and standing along the streets.
lie was then taken to the southern
suburb, near the 4. n T. yard where
a stake had been provided, together
with scaffold, plenty of kindling and
Kerosene oil After being securely
fastened to the stake, on the scanold
ten feet above the ground, the father
of the child whom the negro had out
ragged and murdered applied the match
at 2:05 o'clock, and in short time the
iiend incarnate paid the penalty for
his heinous crime. About the time
the fire was set, he was prodded with
red hot rods ofiron, by a half dozen
men.
There was no trouble with the Off
cers--no resistance made, the Sheriff
saying it was useless as an army could
not stop the vengeance of such a
crowd.
Fully ten thousand people witness
ed the roasting Of the brute.
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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-01
Preserve p |

'aps', co,or, and beauty Of the
'a glratcSt care is necessary,
a:.n bein; done by the use OF
- g, dressings. To be sure of hav-
. rt>t-cia.i article, ask your drug
80: ugr,r.Inrr for Ayers Hair Vigor.
/. Is aa ulatrly superior to any other
9:t it.r Ton u the kind. 1t restores the
y iudcc'or aul fulness to hair which
a.,, i cnmr Him, faded, or gray. 1t
e 'rI; e scalp cool, moist, and free
rond, ndfuli. 1t heals itching humors,
prattntS badness, and imparts to
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-01

A grand masquerade ball will be
given by the Texarkana Harmony
Club at their club rooms in the old
Federal building, February I'd, 1898.
Tickets for sale al Sam S. Falk's and
at Martin Z. Levy's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-01
Ayers
Fl air vigor
Prepared by Dr.J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by Druggists Everywhere.
REDUCED PRICES
ON
MATTRESSES.

The Texarkana Mattress Mfg Co. will sell mattresses at
their factory and deliver free of charge to any part of the
city, for cash only at the following low prices
No. Cotton Top Mattresses So co. Top Mattresses
so " Top Il bot mat so
90 " 90
We guarantee these made of good material
ID give satisfaction Quotations Moss, Wool and Cot
ton Mattresses and renovang old furnished appca
ton at the lowest prices.
Factory at the end of Broad street. Kers plan
ing mill II. G. REHKOPF, Sr.,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
CANTON JERSEY T
Captain John L. Compton's Orders to
the CheyaIfera

Captain John L. Compton's Orders to
the ~CheyaIiers.
Captain John L. Compton, of Canton
Jersey City No. 2, Patriarchs Militant.
L.O.O.F., has issued the following orders
to the Chevaliers:-
1.-You are hereby earnestly requested
to assemble at No. 81 MONTGOMERY street,
between Greene and Hudson, on Thurs
day evening, November 16, 1893, at 1880
O'Clock sharp, in full dress uniform.
1.-THE Canton has accepted the invi-
tation of Mt. Sinai Encampment to cele-
brate with them their hftieth anniversary
at the Tabernacle. and act as an escort to
the Grand Sire and other Grand officers,
who have promised positively to be present
on the above date, and his Honor Mayor
P. Farmer Wanser.
1II.-An Invitation has been extended
to Canton Keihl of Brooklyn, Canton
Germania Of New York, and Canton In
dustry of Paterson, to take part with US
on this occasion, and it is therefore
urgently desired that each and every
CheYalier make the effort f his life to be
present, because this opportunity may
never occur again, whereby the Canton
will have the honor of receiving the Com
mander-in-C Chief.
IV.-The line will form in Hudson
street, right resting on Exchange Place,
and will move promptly at eight O'Clock
at Taylor's Hotel where the Grand Sire
will be located.
V.-The music will report at the same
time and place.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
HuBOKBN PoSTMAsrERsHlP.

james Curran VIII Assume once in q
& Few Weeks.
James Curran of Hoboken has received
official notice from Postmaster-Genera
Bissell of his appointment to the Post
mastership at Hoboken. The appoint
ment will have to be sent to the Senate
again for confirmation. but the ratiica-
tion of the appointment by that body is
assured. Mr.. Curran has been notified
to procure his bondsmen, in the sum of
$36, 900 These he has already selected.
but he prefers not to divulge their names
He will enter into office about the first
of next month. Mr.. Kiel, the present
incumbent, assumed the capacity Of post
master in October, 1888.
MIR. Curran has not thus far decided
definitely upon any selections as assistants,
He has had plenty of applications, but he
not determined upon any one. This
he will do in a few days and anticipates
that inside of a week he will nave his
complete corps selected. He will be
cautious in his selections and will en-
deavor to satisfy his friends who labored
to his advantage to secure the appoint
ment for him.
He has expressed his thanks to Senators
Mcpherson and Daily and Congressman
Fielder, who exerted their influence with
Cleveland in fastening the ap-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
NOT CHRISTIE'S FAULT.
Rumor That the Saloons Are to Be
Closad up Sunday.

The down town liquor dealers were
given somewhat of u shaking up this
morning by the rumor. which emanated
from an authentic source. that all SALOONS
were to be closed up on Sunday. The
law requires that all saloons shall be
closed IN Sunday. but the law has not
been carried out with any great force in
this city.
However. Mr.. Stanton's defeat and the
tremendous vots given Toffey, has laid
the liquor dealers open to suspicion Of
having knifed MIN.
The liquor deals $ decline to discuss
the probability of closing. A number of
them acknowledge that they have heard
the bus they will
say nothing further. 1t was
reported that 1.-The Police Board
Was at the bottom of enforcing the Sum
day closing law. / asked Commissioner
Van keuren ii the Board had issusd any
such orders aud he reDlied:-"Tha b,ard
has taken no a ttou on the Sunday clos-
lug law. suuDosed the pr3psr officials
were attending to that. 1t is certainly
the DUTY of the captains"
Superintendent Smith seemed surprised
to hear that saloons were kept open on
Sunday. II can't close the saloons my
self. you know" said be. II issue orders
20 the capt ius aud they seud reports
In to me that sverysning Is all right In
their respective precincts. II saloons are
1t Is not my fault. I give orders to
have all Lar properly executed aud If
they are nos aud captains report that they
are, II Is certainly not my fault"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
ORGAN FUND lNCREASED.
Success of the Summit Avenue Baptist
81 Church Fair.

Success of the Summit Avenue Baptist
Church Fair.
The fair for the benefit of the organ
fund of the Summit Avenue Baptist
Church which opened on Tuesday evening
at the Avenue House cam to a close last
evening. 1t has been a very enjoyable
affair and financially profitable. The
profits are somewhere in the n~eighborhood
of 300. There were two very exciting
contests, n for O gold-headed cane, and
the other for a handkerchief valued at
S3S. M. McPeek won the cane, by his
friends g15 votes. His principal competi-
tor was W.T.. Hunter. The handkerchief
was won by Miss Rennie Writer, but Miss
Gertie Buckley came within an ace of Sc
curing the coveted article.
Mr.. w. T. Hunter auctioned off the
articles that were not disposed of until up
until ten thirty last evening, and the bids
ding was quite lively. Among the articles
on exhibition during the fair were two
framed cards, about l 1-2x2 feet in dimen.
slons inscribed with the dates of organiza-
ton OF the church, the Sunday School, the
Christian Endeavor Societies and the
names OF the present officers. Both were
handsomely framed with leather by Mr..
Henry Bramm, and the frame of one was
composed of 2,270 pieces of leather of
various colors, and skillfulIy woven into
UNIQUE and pretty designs. This card was
presented to Pastor MacMinn night before
last by William Corcoran, M. Gamberlanp.
Andrew Hunter, Oberlin Dealin q. Mr.
Emmett, Mr.. Gray, Mr.. Jenny, j. Jacks
son and Mr.. Henry Bramm.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
BIG JACKS CAKE WALK.

Benjamin franklin Cox and His Fair
artner. Mrs. Cisco, the winners.
The Penant Club of the Heights held
their annual entertainment and cake walk
last night at the Metropolitan Hall. Mr..
lack Watkins was the manager of the
affair. Mr.. Oscar Rodgers was presented
with a gold medal for being the champion
Buck dancer in America. The Emerson
Quartette favored the audience with a
song, and then the floor was cleared for
the cake walk" The first to enter was
Mr.. Rodgers and lady; he was o fol.
lowed by a score more. After they had
walked around several times they were
requested to march up and down in front
of the judges in separate pairs. Mr..
Benjamin Franklin Cox, with Mrs. Cisco
upon his arm, had the honor of receiving
de cake' for his lady and the pleasure Of
a box of cigars for himself. The manager
of the Emerson Quartette, Mr.. John
Cavill, received q silver pitcher and two
cups in behalf of the club. The judges of
the cake walk were Messrs. Jacob Chris
man, George Keyser. Henry Ewing, Will
liam Chamound and Jerry Mitchell. The
affair ended in q quiet dance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
HOW TO OLvTHE CHILDREN.
A PROBLEM THAT MAKES MOTHERS
STUDY.

A Minister'S Wife who Clothes Her Fam
lily in Excellent raste-How a Small In
come Went a Long way-The Congre-
cation Know Not How it Ii Done.
The Fuckers in many a mothers forehead
are deepeneo as she studies how to dress
her boys and girls in q respectable manner
on the small amount that Is q available.
A minister's wife in a small town near
Jersey City was confronted by this dis
couraging situation, but her woman's wit
and a few ten cent packages of diamond
dyes solved the problem, and handsome
clothes were soon evolved from a pile Of
odds and ends. Some of the congregation
were heard to remark that 1t was Wonder
full how Mrs. Page managed to dress her
family so we'll on her husbands salary and
ever thought she was e~xtravagant, but they
never knew.
The Home, Housekeeper, Ladies' Home
Companion, and other household papers
have published many articles telling how
to use diamond dyes in making new cloth
ing out of old. Pretty dresses, handsome
cloaks, serviceable stockings, and gay hat
ribbons and feathers are obtained at but
little expense, not only for the children,
but for the mother as well.
The ease with which diamond dyes are
used is really surprising. They make beau
tiful colors that never crock and are nom
fading. "While there are other package
dyes, there are non SO easily used, nor
such fast ~colors," says Jean Hunt in a re-
cent number OF The Home. al nave tried
other dyes, but the diamond color the most
goods. Their fast stocking black is the only
black dye for cotton I ave ever found that
makes a fast black which never turns gray
when washed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
SUCCESSFUL DIVISION, NO. Ii, A. 0. h.
List of Those Present at the Reception
Wednesday Night

List of Those Present at the Reception
Wednesday Night
The reception OF Division No. IL, A o.
H., which occurred at Woods Hall, We'd
nesday evening, and a report of which
was exclusively published in The NEWS
last evening. was Que Of the most success
full affairs of the season.
Among those present wsre:-Natio nal
Secretary Richard McMullen. Miss
Healy. State Secretary James McKier-
man,, Coun " Delegate James Murrer,
Miss Kelly aud the Misses Murrer.
County Treasurer Owen Laliy, Captain
Thomas Graham of Division No. 16.
Hibern ian Riff es; Sergeant Simon Blake.
Division No. i, Hibernfan Rifles aud sis
ter; President And rev Cullen OF DIVISION
NO. IL, aud Miss Alice MUIR Y, Vice
President EdwardD Dalton Financial Secre-
tary Thomas Furey. Sergeant at Arms.
Ed Lawlor, Charles Brady and Miss Kate
Monohan, Miss B. Sheridan. BRYAN Nc
Govern and sister, Bernard McGovern
aid sister, James McKiernau, NJ. A.
Martin and Miss Little Cullen, John
Byrne ana Miss Lizzie Guile D, John
MeMurray and wife. Thomas Reilly and
wife, Francis Dolau and wife. Peter
McGovern and Miss Cnrnan. Peter
O'Brien aud Miss Curnan, Thomas Sher-
idan aud Miss Annie Sheridan. James
Curnan and sister, John Mitchell and
Miss KENNEDY. John O'Brfen ana wife.
Micnasl Smith and Miss Mullen, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Cullen. Win. Cullen, Jr.
and Miss Jennie Rouutree, Owen Connor
and Miss Maloney, Lawrence Flaming 10
ard sister. James Reilly 6ud wife James
Herman aud Miss Sadie Nc Man "a, James
MeManus and Miss Annie Meehan. Peter
Mcclure aud Miss Reilly. Edward Nc
kieruan and Miss Mary Herman,
Jay Gould Fitzpatrick and lady, John
Casey, Michael OtBrien. Patrick O'Brien.
Thomas McGovern aud Miss M Govern,
John McGourry and Miss Mullen, lame :
Dolan. Bernard MaGovsrn, Garret Cul
len, John McGrath aud wife, Patrick
Dolan, John McGrath. Thomas Dolsu.
Cermack Mulvanarty. Micnael Fitz.
patrick and Miss Annie McGovern ana
scores of Others. H -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10

,,tntv. No. of Assemul naea
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
oHILDREN's PLEASANT PARTY.

A postponed children's Halloween party was
given by Helen Marsh to her young friends last
hight at the home of her grandmother, Mrs.
Honeywell, of No. "a Madison avenue. The
children had a splendid time. They spent the
evening in playing games, dancing and singing
A COLLATION. was served when they got tired OF
playing.
Helen's mother and aunts, Misses lola and
Clara Honeywell helped them in their games
and at supper.
Among the young people who enjoyed the
party were:-Hsnry and George Simmons.
and Cora Gray, Florence Hutchinson, Alice
Nichols Francis Smith. Loletts Joaes, of South
America. Justine. Angeline, Helen and Alice
McAghon. Helen Sanuer, Emma Francis, Emma
Fred. Pryor, Gertie Peet. Lillian Pryor, Willie
Smith, Oliver ems Katie Smith, Proven
Watson, Arthur Roberts, Hattie and Jesse
Lindsey, Aline Gsrow, Gertrude Why to.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
UNION LEAGUES STAG.
Everybody OF Note Was There, and
Everybody Had a Good Time.

The Union League Club gave a stag
lest night. attended by one of the biggest
crowds ever seen In the rooms. 1t was
not so much an entertainment as a sort
pof political reunion, a meeting of those
who helped to place Col. Toffey In the
Sherif's Office and who wished to re-
joice and mike merry. Among the
throag were representatives, Including
democrats. from every board in Ihs city
government. In fact. tina entire muuicipal
nlaehflery. with It's ranks and kin sptus,
were all there. OF course, Mayor Wanser
wa lasre, u trIhs pals. but looking we'll
Tue FINANCED Board was represe ted In fall
ny commissioners Alva A. Bsdell, Hill
her. simpson, Datwilier aud Johu d.
Fraser. The Board of Education sent
Presideut Jones, Directors Beach, Allen
and Cowles; Colonel Abernethy repre-
saneed tbs Police Board; g.. w. Wooley
and Michael Schultz. Jr., the commiss-
m Of adjustment; ], II. Love. of ths
Tax Commission, A. B. D~usenberry. the
Aldernanic fathers. Co n missioners JAZZ,
and Pearson Of the City Hall Commission
and many others. In the general LhroDg
these We're received by President Judge
john j. Blair aud the interchangeable mem-
osrs q the house committee: Geo L, Re,
cor. WV Hogencamp y. Garrett Van Horne
E. w. WooIlsy. Colonel 5. Dickinson.
James s. Erwin. john J. Erwin, Theo
Weeman, MI. Hunt from Brooklyn, J,
B, Van Saun. w. Vermilys. H, Ewald.
9. McLaughhu. ex-Jndge Seymour. Mr..
Fiavel MCGEE, ex~MaFor Gilbert Collins,
Colonel Charles w. Fuller, Assemblym an
ii. II. Holmes, etc.
CAPTAIN J. Gordon Emmous. the vet.
eran inpresario. had charge of the very
excellent programme rendered aud which
comprised a plano solo by w. L. Thomp-
SOD. also piano sketches by that versatile
gentleman. recitatious ~splendidly given by
w. i. Markham and {. Frost; man
dolin solos ertlstically played by Arthur
Manteilo; tenor songs tasfafully sung by
John I. Brennan; inimirably funny
stories told by that facile princeps of
Mr.. W. H. Vermilys, and, as
a piece de resistance. a speech by thu
witty and always interesting Creswell
Mclaughlin. whose verbal "Olla Po-
drida," or Irish ste ", vastly amused the
audience. Z
Outside OF the programme there were
no speeches. The guests moved through
the rooms talking and chatting aud re-
freshtng themselves with the many good
things to be had, and all agreed that the
'stf z" was immensely successful.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-10
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI AS ocIArloN.
Interesting Entertainments of Hoboksu
Society Last Ni.hk

Interesting Entertainment of Hoboken
Society Last Night
The Alumni Association of the Hoboken.
High School gave a pleasant entertain
mental Quartette Club Hall, Hoboken,
last evening. A large number Of Alumni
were present, and they heartily enjoyed
the exercises. The programme opened
with a solo on the piano executed by
Christantin W~ieghorst, who gave selec-
lions from the operetta Wang"
Miss Elizabeth Gleason recited in an.
interesting way 'The Village Gossip.n
A song In character, Hide Behind the
Door When Papa Comes" was well given
by Miss Ida Trenaman. Operetta selec
lions on the piano elected applause for
Professor w w. Barker. "FritzD Hogan
in impersonations o. the late j. K. En-
NETT was a~pplauded vigorously. Miss
Elizabeth Gleason recited ''Laska'' in an
approved manner. Professor Barker
contributed another selection on the
piano, and Miss Lena Trenaman fol owed
with a song in character entitled John
James O'Reilly." Miss Gleason added
another recitation called HAn Idylle of the
Period, and Fritz Hogan concluded
with humorous limitations Of several noted
ARTISTS. A social session followed, with
refreshments. 6#8