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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25

i will try not to get bad habits. The
trousers have worn out at the knees.
i think the tailor must have cheated
you, the buttons have come of, and
they are loose behind. do not think
the food is good, but l should not
mind if | was stronger. The piece of
meat send you is off the beef we had
on Sunday, but on other days it is
more stringy. There are black beadles
in the kitchen and sometimes they
cook them in the dinner, which cant
be holesome when you are not strong.
Dear Ma, / hope you and Pa are well,
and do not mind being so uncomforta-
bic because i do not think shall last
long. Please send me some more
money as l o Sd. If you bannot spare
it | think l can borrow it of boy
who is going to leave at the half quar-
ter and then he wont ask for it back
again, but perhaps you wd. not like to
be under an obligation to his parents
as they are trades.people. think
you deal at their shop. 1 did not
mention it or l dare say they wd. have
put it down in the bill-Yr. loving
but retched SON"
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
MRS. HUBBARD's DEATH.

Sadness and gloom have once more
entered the Garland household at
Washington, and Arkansas ex-Gover-
nor and formerly distinguished Sena-
tor is again made to mourn the loss of
a member from his family circle
In the same room where few weeks
ago lay the body of Miss Daisy Gar
land now lies the remains of Mr.. Gar
lands venerable mother, Mrs. Barbara
Hubbard, who died Friday night at
10 o'clock, after brief illness Of pneu-
monia. Mrs. Hubbard was taken sick
Monday with bad cold, which de-
veloped rapidly into pneumonia. AL
though she was SS years old, Mrs.
Hubbard has always been in remarka-
bly, good health, and showed no signs
of physical weakness until the recent
aflliction which befell the household.
1t is not believed, however, that this
sad occurrence was in any way re-
sponsible for her demise.
Mrs. Hubbard was twice married,
and has made her home with her son
since his wife died, about sixteen
years ago. She was a woman of
Christian convictions, and had large
circle of friends, among which she
was greatly beloved. Funeral seryi-
ces were held at the family residence
this afternoon at 8 o'clock, and were
conducted by Rev. d. Canter, pastor
of the Iount Vernon Methodist
church, which Mrs. Hubbard usually
attended. The remains will be in
tered in Rock Greek cemetery.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
sHERIEF WEIR NER's AFFAIRS.

The report that Sheriff Werner Of
Crittenden county, this state, was q
fugitive from justice has been denied.
The affair hos created considerable
excitement, as the ex-sheriff is an old
citizen and heretofore popular officer
of that county. AS soon az it became
known that the grand jury had re-
turned an indictment against the
sheriff, charging him with defalcation
in Office, Circuit Judge Riddick, act
ing under authority from the Cover
ernor, proceeded to declare the office
of sheriff and ex-ofiicio collector va
cant, appointing thereto Capt Will
hanson of Marion, Ark, the latter to
serve pending the disposition of the
charges against the ex-sheriff. The
rumored fight Of the latter is denied
in the following telegram received by
Gov. Fishback yesterday:
MEMPHIS, TENN, Nov. 23.
Gov. W. M. Fishback:
Mr.. Werner has not run off; is only
preparing bond and defense, and will
submit to trial on the charges againit
him. Don't appoint.
N. M. GIBSON.
The author Of this message is a
personal friend Of the sheriff. OF
course if Werner should stand trial
and be acquitted there would be no
vacancy to fill, but with the adjourn
ment of court the temporary appoint
ment of Capt. Williamson will have
ended, and until the Governor makes
an appointment the Office will be va
can't.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
A STORY OF NAPOLEON.

Sir William Fraser, whose memoirs
are just published, writes as follows
about Napoleon; When Napoleon
was at school at Brienne, the son of an
English Peer, who himself became
Lord Wenlock, was his school fellow.
One day the little Corsican came to
young Lawley and said: "Look at
this" lie showed him letter writ.
ten in remarkably good English. 1t
was addressed to the British admiral
ty, and requested permission to enter
oar navy. The young Bonaparte said;
The difficulty, am afraid, will be my
religion Lawley said: You young
rascal | don't believe that you have
any religion at ALL Napoleon replied:
But my family have: my mothers
race, the Ramolina, are very rigid; |
should be disinhcrited IL / showed any
signs of becomidg a heritic" These
facts | had from one who had very
good means of knowing. He told me
that Bonaparte' letter was sent, and
that It still exists in the archives ofthe
admiralty.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
GENERAL PHIL KEARNEY.
Tragic Circumstances Surrounding
the Gallant Soldiers Death.

Colonel w. L. Goldsmith, Of Mlssis-
slppi, gives the following account Of
the death of General Kea,ney, who
was killed by the soldiers of his regi-
ment, in September 1862
The battle of Chantily was fought
late in the afternoon amid a severe
storm of wind and rain 1t was n
Gloomy, dark, depressing afternoon
and night was fast approaching. Our
brigade had not fred a gun, but was
on the extreme left Of our forces and
behind a worm rail fence, grown up
thick with saplings and bushes-an
excellent place for ambushing. The
fighting was all to our right. had
charge of the sklrmish line, some 20U
yards in advance of our line Of battle,
and in a corn field which gently
sloped up toward the direction of the
federals Presently | saw line Of
blue majestically moving toward us,
several hundred yards away, and l re-
member distinctly the powerful inn
preston it made on my mind at the
time. AS came forward, slowly and
grandly, amidst the thickeuing gloom
of that dreary September evening, it
reminded me of an inrolling blue wave
Of the great ocean coming toward US.
They had no skirmish line, and with
drew our forces back to the main line,
and as far as | could / tried to get the
men 10 hold their fire until the enemy
came close up. Some of our men
commenced firing before the enemy
came close enough, which spoiled the
whole game. The foderals were
checked and driven back 80 easily
that we knew something was the mat
ter, and attributed their timidity to
the demoralizing influence of defeat
at Second Manassas only few days
before; but on re-estabishment of our
skirmish line, we discovered that the
gallant General Phil Kearney had been
killed, and this was the cause of the
federaps weak attempt. The grief Of
our entire army was marked and sin
cere over this sad news, ane General
Lee sent his body through the lines
next day, to the great Satisfaction and
approval Of us all. General Kearney
was killed by the Forty-ninth Georgia
regiment, beloved and mourned by
both blue and gray.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
FEDERAL COURT.

In case of Mrs. Griffith VS.. Iron
Mountain railroad, damage suit for
injuries received by plaintiff in wreck
near Hope last spring, jury returned
verdict last night, for 81, 200 for Plain
tiff.
In case of S. II. Cockrill as receiver
of the First National Bank of Little
Rock, VS. j. G. Kelso, suit on notes,
court gave plaintiff judgement in sum
of $4,000.
In case Of Mrs. Amanda Humphrey
VS.. G.. L. Bryant suit for slandor aud
damages, in which plaintiff had filed
an amended complaint, defendants
attorneys moved to strike the same
from the files because IL was
not fled in time and was substantially
repetition of former complaint,
which the court had dismissed on de-
murrer motion to strike was over
ruled, and defendants then submitted a
demurrer to the amended complaint,
and court will pass upon same in the
near future.
In case of Boatman's Savings bank
of st. Louis VS. j. G. Kelso, suit on
note for $4,000, court sustained de-
Inurrer and gave defendents ten days
in which to file answer, as amended.
AT II o'clock the Federal court adj
journed. Judge Williams notified at
torneys that ho would return in about
thirty days, to wind up unfinished
business, after glveng due notice.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
AN ELEGANT AFFAIR.

On Thursday evening, the 23rd in
stant, the parlors of the Harmony
Social Club, OF this city, were thrown
open to the hosts of friends of that
popular organization in this and adj
joining cities. The occasion was the
Second Annual Ball given by the club
which, in point of elegant adornments,
bewitching music and gracious hospi-
tality, has rarely been equalled in the
social history Of our city.
The ball room was scene of rare
loveliness, artistically decorated and
richly adorned with the youth and
beauty of Texarkana's Hebrew socie-
ty. The guests were numerous, while
the costumes in many instances were
works OF exquisite art and consumate
taste.
The music by Prof. McCann'S band
was all that the most fastidious terp-
sichorean reYeler could desire, and
afforded unlimited delight to the
dancers.
The opening "grand march" was
led by the popular president of the
club, Mr.. Julius Scherer, and the ac-
complished Miss Hannah Jacks,
of st. Louis
To Miss Rosa Sandberger was
awarded the costly silver service, ten
dered by the club to the most charm
ing and popular of their lady guests.
The presentation speech was made
by President Scherer, In a brief but
eloquent and appropriate manner.
Shortly after IL o'clock supper was
announced, and the guests were con-
Quoted to the refectory, where a boun-
teous repast was spread before them,
embracing the choicest delicacies of
the season, daintily arranged and
gracefully served.
Among the visiting fair" were
Misses Lizzie Ssmuels of DeKalb and
Miss Hannah Jacks of St. Louis.
Altogether the ball was brilliant
success, rejecting great credit upon
the members of the club and their lady
friends who SO kindly assisted in the
arrangements, etc.
AS usual, ex-President Sigmund
Hecht was a pleasing and prominent
figure in the evenings entertainment
and contributed largely to the pleasure
of the occasion. "FELICITER."
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
A "WRETCHED" YOUTH.

The following is said to be genu-
inc copy of an English schoolboy'e let
ter to his fond and perhaps equally as
foolish mother:
0My Dear Ma: ! wright to tell you
7 am very retched and my chilblains
is worse again, haye not made any
progress and do not think ] shall /
am very sorry to be such nm expence,
but I do not think this schulz Is any
GOOD. One of the fellows has taken
the crown of my best hat for target.
he has now borrowed my watch to
make a water wheal with the works,
but it wont work. Me and him have
tried to put the works back, but we
think some Of the wheals are missing,
AZ they wont fit. | hope Matilda's
cold is better am glad she Is not at
schule. think have got consump-
ton. the boys at this place are not
Qentlemanly, but of course you did
not know this when you sent me here.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
Rev. W. B. Phillips Dead.

The following announcement Of the
death of Rev. W. Is. Phillips, the well
known Texas Divine, formerly OF
Tyler, was received yesterday, from
Sulphur Springs, Tex:
The commander of Mccoy COM
mandery, Knights of Pythias, today
received notice today Of the death of
Sir Knight Rev w. B. Phillips at
Colorado City Rev. w. b. Phillips
was for many years member of tho
East Texas conference lie was 10
Gated at Tyler and afterwards trans
sered tc tho Northeast Texas confer
ence and located at Sulphur Springs
where he was made a Knight Templsr
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
Alabama.

The simple announcement that the
great Southern play, "Alabama," is
TO be at the opera house next Tues
day, caused quite stir among our
theatre goers, and already there are
many demands for seats; we also hear
rumors of several theatre parties be-
ing arranged for the occasion, which
will undoubtedly be the dramatic
event of the season The press of the
entire country has teemed with the
most complimentary notices of Ala
bama, and society has nocked TO see
il wherever it has been presented, and
that includes every large city in the
union. "Alabama" is q Southern play
not only in name, but in truth.
Mr.. Thomas conceived the sto
ry Of his play in Talladega, Alaba-
ma; he laid his scenes there, founded
his characters there and wrote the play
there.
And when we glance at the list of
actors who will present this great
play we are sure of a dramatic treat.
The cast is headed by that famous nc
tor, Frank G. Bangs, than whom no
actor on the stage is better known or
more popular. His marvellous per-
formanees Of the "Silyer King" and
"Jim, the Penman," are two Of the no.
table characterizations of the gentle
man. Then there is Clement Balm
bridge, for whom Mr.. Thomas wrote
the part OF Captain Davenport and
William Calhoun, J.. z. Hicks, James
r. Marlett, W. j. Dean, Il. d. Gallo
way, Edward Mas, Belle Barron, Eth
el Irving, Lillian Schoyelin and Ger
trude Magill, making one of the most
perfect and expensive companies that
ever left New York City.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
atiye; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feycrs
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will net
accept any substitute if offered.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
THE FEDERAL TREASURY,
Its Condition One of the First Cues
tions to be Considered by
Congress.

When e certain Democratic Senator,
now sojournmg at Washington City,
and who Is regarded by many aleader
on the Democratic side, was asked TO
indicate his idea of what subject
would command the first and most
serious consideration, at the hands of
Congress, at the approaching regular
session of that body, which will con-
vene now in very brief time, he lar
conically answered, "the candition of
the Federal Treasury"
Other Senator's and members cor
roborated his opinion that the condi-
tion of national finances was of para
mount Importance, and agreed that the
subject would have been taken up and
met in some practicable way as early
date as possible, and many 60 further
and say legislation is still nescessary
to improve the general financial con-
dition of the country so as to restore
confidence to the masses of the people
before there can be a general revival
of business such as would stimulate
trade into its wonted activivity and
give employment to the idle laborers
of the land. Thhre is vast diversity
of opinion as TO what should be done
but there is general agreement that
much will depend upon the recon-
mendation of the Secretary of the
Treasury. 1t has been hoped that
Secretary Carlisle would give an in
dlcation in his speech, delivered in
New York Tuesday night, of his plans
in this respect, but those who read the
speech fail to find little that throws
any light upon the subject. They are
now looking forward to his annual
report with the hope that he in that
will indicate clearly the course he
would have Congress to pursue for
the relief of the Treasury and the
country at large
1t is the prevailing opinion that he
among other things, will ask for
authority 10 go into the European
markets with United States bonds at
a low rate of interest in order to in
crease the gold reserve. Gentlemen
we'll versed in financial affairs have
call attention to the fact that the last
statement of the treasury showed the
net gold in the Treasury on Monday
of the present week only $84,516,514,
and there has beenR loss Of almost
$4,000, 900, or almost one-fourth Of
the present reserve since the 10th of
August "This," he said, "is rather a
frail support for paper government
in circulation"
He asserted also there had been
very little improvement in Treasury
receipts since the first of October,
when Mr.. Carlisle estimated at the
present rate of receipts and expendi-
lures and deficit for the year would
amount to $5O,OOO,O0O.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
GROWS MORE COMPLICATED.
Hawaiian Situation Still in Doubt at
Washington.


Yesterday was largely a day ofspec-
ulation at the National Capital, so far
as the situation of affairs on the Ha-
waiian islands is concerned.
1t was stated long before the arrival
of the Alameda that the admin
istration did not expect to
learn on that steamer that Minister
Willis had taken any action. 1t was
not expected either that any Informs
tion would reach the islands concern
ing the intentions of the administra-
ton. 1t seems, therefore, that the re-
port which came by way of New Zea-
land that President Cleveland had de-
termined to restore the queen was a
surprise to the administration.
The manner in which Minister Will
lis has been performing his mission
only adds more mystery to the situa-
ton. 1t is evident, however, that it
was not his intention or the intention
of the administration, to give any IN
formation to the Hawaiians of the in
tentions of the president until Willis
was ready to act. There has been
theory, which at the state department
is said to be rather visionary, that it
would be the policy Of Willis to allow
the tension to become SO great that
the supporters of the queen would or
ganize and establish her as govern
ment, and that before there could be a
clash between the queens supporters
and the forces of the provisional gov
ernment, but upon a demonstration
being made the marines from Phlla-
delphia would be landed for the pur-
pose of protecting American life and
property, and when the queen had ac-
cumulated sufficient strength to war
rant it he would recognize her. This
view is taken to be that a repetition
of the action of Stevens, as near as
possible, is to be the course of Willis.
There is also speculation to the eff
feet that Willis will be anxious to act
before the arrival of the steamer which
will give definite information concer-
ming the action of the administration.
These theories and speculations in
dulge in all the more because 1t was
denied at the state department that
Willis had made any communication
to the department on the steamer AL
ameda. 1t was believed, however
that some official information was re-
ceived, thh nature of which it is not
possible to obtain.
The information contained in the
Associated Press dispatches OF the
precautions the provisional govern
ment was taking against being sur
prlsed and the determination that the
members seem to have that the roy
alists shall not again succeed to power
has given the friends Of that govern
ment much hope that the queen can
never be restored
Mr.. Gresham having refused to say
anything In reply to that portion of
the news which stated that Willis had
said no action would be taken until he
had communicated with the American
government by the Alameda and re-
ceived a reply, there is great specula-
tion as to the character of the dispatch
received, if any was received.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
Helping che Barber.

"Some men think that if they draw
down their upper lips it helps us in
shaving the lip, but it doesn't" said a
downtown tonsorial artist the other
day. "On the contrary, it really
makes matters worse, as It is then al
most impossible to get at the corners
Of the mouth properly | always hate
to say anything about it, for some
people easily offended, you know,
and then they are doing best as they
think, to help us along"
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
CONTRASTING WILLS.

The recent contest entered at Little
Rock, over the wills of the late Logan
II. Roote and James Garibaldi, two
Of Pulaski county's wcalthiest citizens,
brings the following just criticism on
the prevalence of this litigation:
1t seems to be reflection on the
administration of that law that when
ever rich man dies, it is presumed
that somebody who is dissatisfied will
contest the will. The presumption of
the law ought to be that every tes-
tator is of sound and disposing mind.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
AN AWFUL MISTAKE.

The following special dispatch to
this paper announcing the Rad and
tragic death of James Westbrook, at
Ashdown Ark, was received just be-
fore noon, today:
Special to Texarkana Democrat.
AsHDowN, ARK. Nov. 25th.-Mr.
G. w. Westbrook, by mistake, admin
istered morphine for quinine to his
son James, last night, at this place
causing death before a physician could
be had,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
HENRY PLATZ,
Boot and Shoe Maker j.,
G Bread Street. Teyarkana, Ark
ALL WORK GUARANTEED FIRST
GLASS AND PRICES REASONABLE.
To the Ladies.

nave just received q nice lot Of the
n'eSt style New Home and other Sew
lus Machines which will be sold on
,sssy payments; | will also repair any
slua sIU OF machine, and guarantee salts
ScuOn T My Office is at the Reeves
Furniture Store.
q, M. JOHNSON, Agent.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
Billiards. Snow Llnlment.

an. MIS- Hamilton, Of Cambridge, Ill.,,
,"s " had the rheumatism so bad
pS,, iVvulu not raise my hand to my head.
nalarus Snow Liniment has entirely
tuleu ia me- | take pleasure in inform
,us hp u,y nelghbors and friends what it
%S,, %a' uohe for me-" Chas lIandley,
sS', s'SrA ior Lay " Lyman, Kewanee, ILL.,,
"S'ses as M US Snow Lininent cured him
win " r1ueuula'ism' 0 Why not try it, 1t
%S.r %N, surely do you good. 1t cures all
srnu",''laVlon, snu",' wounds, sores, cuts,
Z" Iy''''' ETC. Sold by Smith Drug
a
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25

l,a oSar "a IN mind that the Texarkaua
will VII 10 10 nave all kinds of coul, which
ci,v % W y, delivered to any part Of the
N.Y.. , lree OF droyage, at lowest market
f'"oS' Telephone No. 25. 1913
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25
$500 Lost

S,on rl'g walking down Broad street.
~ p p,on, ~ una have your watches, jewell
rensiSoH So1S' ypewrltcre, music boxes
r''O0 oV an expert j. w. Casteel.
SAM S, FALK,
The JoWeler.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25

silvor um,ulnonds, m watches and jowelry,
s E.u. ana silyer plate ware see sam
lon,a ra'N Largest stock between ST..
-Vuls and Dallas.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25

and at later date located at Kaufman

and at later date located at Kaufman
thence 10 Colorado.
There is an evident error in the
above, which should read "Knights
Templar," instead of "Kuights of
Pythiss,7 as there is no such thing as
the "Templar" degree in the Pythian
work, the same being distinctively
Masonic.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25

Opera glasses for rent, only 25c per
night, at Sam Falk's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-25

Opium u.bi. cured BY Dr.. MIles' Norvine.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-10

ELI PERKINS, writing from West
ern Nebraska to the New York Sun,
tells OF some of the wonders of the
western country, including a 400, :
OOO-horse power stream that rushes
through the town of Gothenburg;
and OF housewives in 'Kearney who
heat sad-irons, fry eggs, and make
batter-cakes by electricity. And yet
the New York papers go on prating
about 1.-THE wild and woolly West"
Eastern people will this year more
than ever before be able to form an
opinion of the West from personal
inspection-and the romancers of
Few York and Boston newspapers
Will nave to change their tunes.