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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
A THING OF BEAUTY.

A reporter Of the DEMOCRAT walk
ed through, and took a cursory look
at the large stock of new goods, at j.
w, Stewart & Sons gents furnishing
store, and we can best describe it
tersely by saying it is thing of
beauty, which the poet has said is a
Joy forever. No gentleman OF taste
and refinement can look through their
store without experiencing an ardent
desire to own some of the many nice
things to be seen. They have posit-
lively everything in the way of gents
furnishing goods, and every article
guaranteed to be good goods or mon
ey refunded.
1t is one of the boasts Of this house
that no gentleman or boy can ever say
they have to 20 elsewhere to be suit
ed---have sizes for all. Their stock Is
unequalled south Of st. Louis, not ex-
ceptIng Little Rock or Dallas. All
this firm asks, is careful inspection
On account of short delay In re-
cciying their large stock Of now Dun
lap and Stetson hats, their grand
Spring opening has been delayed u
few days, notice Of the time will be
given hereafter.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
Fort SMITH, ARK, Feb. 16, 1898.
JOHN HALLUM, ESQ,
TayorL ana A rly
VI W JHTIIIIs
Judge Camden ( (Ark) Circuit.

Fort SMITH, ARK, Feb, 16, 1898.
JOHN HALLUM, ESQ,
Texarkana. Ark.
Dear Sir & Friend Your letter re-
ceived. have been opposed from the
first to the idea of calling constitu-
tional convention. | think we have
as good constitution on the whole
as'we can well hope to get by another
convention. In attempting to mend
we may break.
AS to the question Of usury, | be-
lieve that the law that forteits the
principal is the very best Its inten-
tion is to prohibit usury, and that Is
the only effective way to do it. TO
forfeit the interest simply permits
lenders to run the risk of a compare
lively slight loss. Debtors will pay 1t
rather than suffer the ignominy and
expense Of resisting it. Knowing this
lenders take the chance--but where
the loss Of principal confronts them,
they will not.
] assure you that new convention
would at least make some provision
for usury.
Very truly your friend,
EDGAR II. BRYANT,
Judge Fort Smith (Ark.) Circuit.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
The Difference.

We have always been taught to be-
lieve that good words and noble deeds
spring from unsel6sh impulses, and
that man, in doing good, is prompted
by good motives. This theory, aside
from pleasing the higher sensibilities
of our natures, accords with the an
cient and oft-proven maxim that like
begets like. Nor or we disposed to
surrender our position on the subject,
although one Of the well-known writ
ers of the day has been pleased to adj
vance an altogether new and diamet-
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
HoBsoN BROS SHOW.

On Monday, the 9Th instant, the
Hobson Bros, Jrs., will open a weeks
engagement in this city of their Great
Southern Show.
These gentlemen have spared Meth
er time, trouble nor expense in max
ing their show one of the best and
most interesting attractions in this
line on the road. They have secured
such special features among their
numerous performers as Madame Cor
della, the celebrated equestrenne; Mr..
Homer Hober Hobson, the DARING
four horse rider; Uncle Joe Tinkham,
the veteran horse trainer; the five
beautiful Earl Sisters, whose starting
aerial performances have attracted
widespread attention all over the land;
the widely known specialists, McDon-
aid and wife, and last---but by no
means least-jolly Joe Fuster, the ire
sistably funny clown.
Few indeed are the occasions when
SO many excellent attractions can be
seen at so small cost as will be ex-
hibited under the canvass of Hobson
Bros show in this city every night
during next week.
Let everybody and their country
cousins come out to see them. 2-3
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
OPPOSING A CONVENTION.
CAMDEN, ARK. Feb. IS, 1898.

CAMDEN, ARK. Feb. Is, 1898.
JUDGE JOHN HALLUM,
Dear Sir-Your letter with accom-
panying circular was received during
the busiest part of the Lafayette
court, and hence my delay in replying,
! | do not see the necessity for new
constitution, and although this meas
ure has been urged by some of the
ablest men in the State, no good rea-
son or satisfying ground for general
organic change or revision has been
shown. The conservative sense of a
vast majority of the people of the
State, when definitely ascertained,
will not be In favor of new constitu-
ton. The legislature of the great
State of Alabama has recently voted
down the proposition to call a con-
stitutional convention, and, in my
humble opinion, our legislature would
act wisely to adopt the same course.
The people of the State lived under
one constitution from 1886 to 1864,
and but for the war, would to-day,
perhaps be enjoying the greatest bless
ings of liberty and civilization under
the same organic law. The Federal
constitution was only amended twelve
times prior to the war, and most of
these amendments were adopted in
the very morning of the country's his
tory. The convention of 1874 was
composed of the ablest men in Arkan-
sas. The personnel of that body could
not have been surpassed by any State
in the Union. The longer we live un-
der one constitution and the better we
become acquainted with its provisions
the more we like it. There are evils
existing in the present constitution,
but the method of correcting these
evils by amendments, is ample to
meet the requirements Of the case.
With much respect ! am
Yours truly,
G. w. SMITH.
Judge Camden (Ark.) Circuit.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
To Ride Free.

In their zeal to build up for Texar-
kama a frst-class college and make it
an honor to the city, the citizens OF
the East side have raised by voluntary
subscription sum sufficient TO dofray
the expense Of the hack line between
the city proper and Bryants Inter-
State College, thereby enabling the
students OF that college to secure alb
solutely free transportation to and
from the school. This is one of the
many evidences of public spirited gem
erosity on the part Of Texarkana's
progressive people.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03

rically opposite opinion. In writing
on the subject recently, he says; SELF
ishness is merely another name for
will. Every deed, good or bad, that we
do, is prompted by selflshness. We
are charitable to secure ourselves a
good place iu the next world, to make
ourselves respected in this, to ease our
own distress at the knowledge of suf-
fering. One man is kind because it
gives him pleasure to be kind, just as
another is cruel because cruelty
pleases him. A great man does his
duty because to HIM the sense of duty
done is a deeper delight than would
be the ease resulting from the avoid
ance of duty. The religious man is re-
ligious because he finds joy in relig-
ion; the moral man, moral because
with his strong selfrespect, vicious
ness would mean wretchedness. Self
sacrifice itself is only subtle selfish
ness; we prefer the mental exaltation
gained thereby to the sensual gratifica-
ton which is the alternative reward.
Man cannot be anything else but sell
fish. Selishness is the law Of all life
Each thing, from the farthest fixed
star to the smallest insect crawling on
the earth, fighting for itself according
to its strength; and brooding over all,
the Eternal, working for himself; that
is, the universe"
1t may thus be seen how easily even
the good deeds men do, can, by this
false mode of reasoning, be made to
appear as the offsprings of evil de-
sires. Alas that the minds of men
should so incline TO the darker side of
the picture.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
Something TO Remember,

IL you're a weak or alllng woman:---
that there only one medicine 50 sure
to help you that IL can be guaranteed,
It's DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
In building up over-worked, feeble,
delicate women, or in any "female
complaint or weakness, if it ever fails
to benefit or cure, you have your
money back. It's an lnvigorating,
restorative tonic, soothing and
strengthening ncrvinc, and a safe and
certain remedy for womaTs Ills and
ailments. II regulates and promotes
all the proper functions, improves d.
gestion, enriches the blood, dispels
aches and pains, brings refreshing
sleep, and restores health and strength.
Nothing else can be as cheap. With
this you pay only for the good you
get. 9
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
WASHINGTON NOTES.
THE NEW JUSTICE.

Associate Justice Jackson, of the
supreme court, arrived in Washington
yesterday from Nashville, Tenn, and
met some of his future colleagues in
the supreme court. The court will re-
assemble after its recess tomorrow
morning, and the newly-appointed
justice will then take the oath of of
flee. The court will then adjourn to
participate in the inaugural ceremo-
nies.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
"PRoF.n HARRIsoN NOW.

President Harrison ON yesterday af-
ternoon accepted a professorship in
the Leland Stanford University of
California. He will deliver a series Of
lectures on constitutional law, COM
mencing in October He has had the
matter under consideration for some
weeks, but did not signify his formal
acceptance until yesterday evening.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03

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 efiectually, 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 ac-
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 1t. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlC syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. ohl.
LOUISVILLE, xE NEW YORK. NM
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
STEVENSON IN THE SENATE.

Vice-President-elect Stevenson was
on the floor of the House last evening.
He is entitled to admission as an ex.
member When he was recognized he
received hearty welcome. The roll
was being called at the time, but there
was noisy interruption to themonot-
onous voice of the clerk. Mr.. Steven
son held a reception in the rear of the
chamber.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
Az. :. = RS ]
SarsapariIla

II cannot forbear TO express my joy at
the relief have obtained from the use
of AYERS Sarsaparlla Twas afflicted
with kidney troubles for about six
months, suffering greatly with pains in
the small of my back. In addition to
tlsks, my body was covered with pimply
eruptions. The remedies prescribed
failed to help me. then began to take
AYERS Sarsaparilla, and, in short
time, the pains ceased and the pilnplcs
disappeared. advise every young man
or woman, in case of sickness result
ing from impure blood, no matter how
long standing the case may be, to take
AVER S Sarsaparila, III. /. Jarmann,
SO William St., New York City
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03

EDGAR u. BRYANT,
Judge Fort Smith (Ark) Circuit.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03
The Best Of ALI

To cleanse the system in q gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, use the true and
perfect remedy, Syrup Of Figs. One
bottle will answer for all the family
and costs only so cents; the large size
81. Try 1t and be pleased. Manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-03

Gate City Lodge No. 1897, X. Of II.
is offering most excellent and unusual
inducements to new members. No
initiation fee Is charged, and under
this law, new members are enabled to
carry q $4,000 policy at very small cost.
Lodge meets on 1st and 3rd Wednes-
day evenings Of each month. 2-15-tf
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1893-12-06
PRESIDENTS. MESSAGE
Recommendation OF Mr.. Glove
land 20 the Fifty-third
ass!. Congress-.
REPORTS OF THE DEPARTMENTS
Thri0 tho Principal Topic - The
Sherman Law - Civil
Service.

10 the Congress Of the United States
The constitutional duty which requires
Che president from time 70 time to give to
the congress information Of the state OF
ahe Union and recommend to their constd-
GRAFTON such a. he shall judge necessary u
attingly entered upon by commenting 70
ths congress . careful examination OF the
detailed statements and we'll supported
recommendations contained In the reports
Of departments who are chiefly charged
with executive work of the government.
In an effort to abridge this communica-
lion - much - II consistent with its pur-
pose shall supplement brief reference to
The contents Of these departmental reports
BY the mention Of such executive business
and incidents as are not embraced herein.
and by such recommendations as appear
e b. 1t this particular time appropriate
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1893-12-06

ious, which 1:akes the enmpmaatiou Q
court officials depend upon the volume Of
such business, and thus creates . conflict
between proper execution of the law and
private gain which cannot fail to be dam
gerous to the rights and freedom of the
citizens, an irresistible temptation to the
unjustifablc expenditure of public funds.
It in addition to this reform another was
inaugurated which would give to United
States commissioners the final disposition
of petty offenses within the grade OF mis-
demeanors, especially those coming under
the internal revenue laws, . great advance
would be made toward q more decent nd
nlinistration of the criminal Laws
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1893-12-06
THE PosTOFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Large Deficit Instead of the Surplus An
t oipated.
The report of the postmaster general
contains . detailed statement of the Oper-
atoms of the postoffice department during
the last fiscal year, and much interesting
information touching this important
branch of tho public service. The bIst-
ness OF the mails indicates with absolute
certainty the condition of the business Of
the country and depression in financial
affairs inevitably and quickly reduces the
postal revenues. That there was a larger
discrepancy than usual between the post
office receipts and expenditures is the ex-
pected and unavoidable result of the dis
tressing stringency which has prevailed
throughout the country during much
of the time covered by the
postmaster generals report. At a
date when better times were
anticipated it was estimated by his pre-
decessor that the deficiency on the 3Oth
day of June, 1893, would be but a little
over million and half dollars. It
amounted, however, to more than five
millions. At the same time and under
the influence of like anticipations esti-
mates were made for the current fiscal
year ending June 80, 1894, which exhibited
surplus of revenue over expenditures of
t872, 245.71, but now in view of the actual
receipts and expenditures during that
part of the current fiscal year already ex-
pired, the present postmaster-generale s-
Inmates that at it is close, instead of sur
plus, there will be deficiency of nearly
eight million dollars.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1893-12-06
THE NAVY.

4 satisfhotory Account Of the Progress
Made During the Year.
The report Of the secretary OF the navy
contains history of the operations OF nls
department during the past year and ex-
hibits most gratifying condition OF the
personnel of our navy. He presents sat
isfactory account Of the progress which
has been made in the construction OF YES
sells and makes number of recommends
tons to which attention II especially IN
vited.
Many Calls for Cruisers.
During the past six months tho demands
Tor cruising vessels have been many and
urgent. There have been resolutions call
ing for vessels to protect American inter-
ests In Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rlca,
Honduras, Argentina and Brazil, while
the condition of affairs in Honolulu has
required the constant presence of one or
more ships. With all these calls upon our
navy it became necessary, in order to make
up sufficient feet to patrol the Behring
sea under the modus vivendi agreed upon
vice one vessel from the fish commission
and three from the revenue marine.
Construction Somewhat Slow.
Progress in the construction of new yes
sells has not been as rapid as was antici-
pated. There have been delays in the
completion Of unarmored vessels, but for
the most part they have been such as are
constantly occurring even in countries
having the largest experience in naval
ship building. The most serious delays,
however, have been in the work upon ar
mored ships The trouble has been the
failure of contractors to deliver armor az
agreed. Difficulties seem now, however,
to have been all overcome, and armor is
being delivered with satisfactory prompt
ness.
The president recommends that no new
vessels be commenced until some of those
already under wav are completed.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1893-12-06
HAWAIIAN MATTERS,
Tho Present Trouble ON the Islands
Discussed.

Tho Present Trouble ON the Islands
Discussed.
It is hardly necessary for me to state
that the questions arising from our rela-
tions with Hawaii have caused serious
embarrassment.
just prior to the installment of tho
present administration the existing gov
eminent of Hawaii had been suddenly
overthrown and a treaty of annexation
had been negotiated between the pro-
visional government of the islands and tho
United States, and submitted to the SEN
ate for ratification. This treaty with
drew for examination and despatched
Hon James H. Blount of Georgia to
Honolulu as q special commissioner. TO
make an impartial Investigation
of the circumstances attending
the change of government, and Of
all the conditions bearing upon
the subject of the treaty. After a thorough
and exhaustive examination Mr.. Blount
submitted to mo his report, showing be-
yond all question that the constitutional
government of Hawaii
Had Been Subvertsd
with the active aid of our representative
to that government and through the intim-
idation caused by the presence of an armed
naval force of the United States which
was landed for that purpose at the in
stance of our minister, Upon the facts
developed it seemed to me the only honora-
BILE course for our government to pursue
was to undo the wrong that had been done
by those representing US and to restore as
far as practicable the status existing at the
time of our forcible intervention. With q
view OF accomplishing this result within
the constitutional limits of executive
power, and recognizing all our obligations
and responsibilities growing out of any
changed condition brought about by our
UJustifiable Interference,
our present minister at Homo lulu has re-
ceived appropriate instructions to that
end. Thus far no information of the &C
complishment of any definite results has
been received from him. Additional ad-
vices are soon expected, and when received
they will be promptly sent to congress, to-
gether with all other information at hand,
accompanied by a special executive mes
sage fully detailing all the facts necessary
to complete understanding of the case,
and presenting history of all the national
events leading up to the present situation.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1893-12-06
THE INTERIOR.

Report of the Secret,ry Contains Much Of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Indians.
The secretary of the interior has the SUI
pervision of SO many important subjects
that his report is of especial value and in
terest.
The 30th day of June. 1893, there were
on the pension rolls 966 O12 names, an in
crease of SO, 94 over the number on the
rolls June 80, 1892 The number added to
the rolls during the year was 1864, and
the number dropped was $780, The first
payments on pensions allowed during the
year amounted to s33, 596, 549.98
Pension Frauds.
The president discusses pension frauds
at considerable length, and concludes:
/ am unable to understand why frauds
IN the pension rolls should not be exposed
and corrected with thoroughness and
vigor. Every name fraudulently put
upon these rolls is wicked imposition
upon the kindly sentiment in which pen
sions have their origin; every fraudulent
pensioner has become bad citizen; every
false oath in support of a pension has
made perjury more common and false,
and undeserving pensioners rob the
people, not only of their money, but CT
the patriotic sentiment which the sur
vivors of war fought for the preserve
ton of the Union ought to inspire.
The sum expended on account of pen
sions for the year ending June 80, 1898,
was 1856, 740, 467. IA. The commissioner esti-
mates that $165, 100000 will lie required to
pay pensions during the year ending June
80, 1894.
As to Indians.
Our Indians number about 24SOOO.
About 1000 of these Indians have, to a
large degree, adopted civilized customs.
Lands in severalty have been allotted to
many of them. Such allottments have
been made to 10000 individuals during tt q
last fiscal year, embracing about 1000, COO
acres.
The appropriations on account of the
Indian bureau for the year ending June
80, 1894, amount to 81 49,, 962 80, a decrease
as compared with the year preceding it of
$685., 131.95.
As to Land Laws
The secretarJ's recommendations re-
garding land entries and the opening of
reservations are recommended to careful
consideration
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1893-12-06
CIVIL SERVICE
The President More Than Eve
pressed With Its BenefAs

Tho continued intelligent execution OF ~
civil service law, ana the increasing approval
by tho people of its operati N are most graat-
flying. The recent extension Of its Limitation
. d regulations to the employees at free ~
livery postoffices whic has ueen honest1t
and prom tly accomplished BY the comnk
sion with the hearty cooperation Of tho posi-
master general is an immensely impertAaA
advan g in the usefulness Of the system.
an, If possible. more than e,er convinced
OF he inc aIcula'. le lenefi:s con err d W ~
civil ervice law. not only in it, effect uppi
the puoltc service, but also what 10 even marS
important. in its effect in elsvatng ~ tuab
q p0litic Il Ii generally