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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

THE bill providing Tor constitu-
tional convention will probably pass
both houses Of the Legislature, in
which event it will receive the sigma
ture of the governorThe question will
then be presented to the people in all
its seriousness, The matter of a
new constitution is of the greatest
Importance, and one that demands
the closest study Our best men
will be needed in this convention, and
then the chances for laundering will
he about even. 1t Is a matter we can
not afford to treat hurriedly or light
ly The occasion demands men of
brains-safe, conservative men rather
than brilliant mcn.-Nasnville News.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
SINCE its admission to the Uni

SINCE its admission to the Union
in 1886 Arkansas has expended sew
eral million dollars on the public
roads-that is if the time and labor
of the people expended on the roads
are to be accounted of any value.
Still we have no roads, except in very
few localities, where they are built
under contracts and paid for in mon.
ey. This shows that the best way, in
fact the only way, to get permanent
road improvement is to build roads,
Just as we build houses, by contract
and pay for them in money. The
old road working srstem is an utter
failure. -Arkansas Democrat
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
500 Reward 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Ca
tarrh being constitutional dis
ease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn, thereby destroying the founda-
tion Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building
up the constitution ana assisting
nature is dong its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials. Address,
+. j. CHENNEY Il Co.,
Toledo, o.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

You fud funny things IN newspa-
pers nowadays. Here are a few of
the anatomical expressions that are
the most common; alIe was shot in
the bay window y "She whipped
HIM upon his return" "Her many
friends rejoice to see her back. y
ale kissed her passionately upon her
appearance "Mr Jones walked in
upon her invitation" "She tainted
upon his departure" "He was injur-
ed in the fracas." "He clung to her
weeping" They gossiped upon his
downfall" "He was shot in the su
burbs.o Is it any wonder that oul
language staggcrs the Foreigners
Ey
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
Fifty Dollars Reward.

We offer fifty dollars reward for the
ARREST and conviction of the person or
persons who maliciously cut down
three arc street lamps ON night of 9th
December, '92.
TEX. GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT Co
December 29, 1892. l2-29-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
To the Public.

| desire to inform my friends and
the public generally that | have added
a number of fine milch cows to my
Holstein dairy farm, and have under
taken the personal supervision of
same. have also taken charge of the
milk wagon and viii deliver milk TO
all customers personally, guaranteeing
absolutely pure milk Of the best quail
ity. All orders should be given, or
addressed, 10 j. A. Nj. Smith, Texar-
kama, Ark. l-l6-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

j. w. Stuart & Son will make a
present of hat to any child, four
years old or upwards, or to any man
whose chest measures 40 inches less,
that they cannot fit in suit of ready
made clothing. Come along ye stout
men, ye slim men, ye little men, and
get that hat. It's ready for you. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
To the Public.

| desire to inform my patrons and
the public generally that the tailoring
establishment heretofore conducted by
me will be continued at the old stand.
have an elegant line of spring sam
pies, which will be opened for display
tomorrow at my place of business. A
liberal share of public patronage is So
licited. Respectfully,
e. GREENRoos,
If Merchant Tailor,
State Line Ave-, TeXarkana, Texas.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

GLAD to learn that ex Gov. Eagle
is reported as gradually improving,
and there seems now some chance of
his ultimate recovery.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE LAMAR, of the
United States Supreme Court, died at
Macon, Ga, Monday night. He was
an able and distinguished statesman
and iurist
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
SEYAToR-ELEcT MURPHY of New
York is visitor at Hot Springs.

Gov. ALTGELT of Illinois, is criti-
cally ill. 1t looks like the Democrats
are about to lose several governors by
death
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
An Invaluable Remedy for Colds

An Invaluable Remedy for Colds
Sheriff Hardman, Of Tyler county,
w. Va, was almost Frustrated with a
cold when he began using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. In speaking of
it he says; at gave me almost instant
relief. | iinu it to be an invaluable
remedy for colds" For sale by Smith
Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

When you want job work patronize
the DEMOCRAT, a home enterprise
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
ChanberaIas Collie, Cholera and UIanhoea Remedy

have sold and used in my family
for several years, Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy aud
have found it one of the most useful
and satisfactory remedies ever han-
dled.-C. H. LEWIS, Druggist, Salt
Lake City, Utah. For sale by Smith
Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Stuart n Son warrant every pair of
their shoes. If you want a stylish
shoe, at the lowest price, give them a
call II
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Bargains in unredeemed jewelry
watches, diamonds, pistols, etc, etc.
Mt Louis Heilbron's. tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

One complete cherry bed room set
and other miscellaneous furniture |
have more than | need, and viii sell
cheap. WM, ENFIELD,
Mgr. Light Co. Office State Line Av
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

meEhee,s WINE OF cAsoul for female diseases.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
RATES:

The Daily and Weekly Texarkana DINO
Graf are entered Vt the postotiice at Texar-
kama IS seeond-cltss matter.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26

Be~Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
Caused by a Tumor
! Began to Feel Hungry

HOODS PILLS are tho best after.dinnor
rills, assist digestion, cure headache Try box.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-26
For Sale. Furnitnre

aag' WINE or caROUI, Tome for Women.
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
Want New Acts Published.

There is growing sentiment in favor of pub ication of the acts of the legislature. and we believe the next general assembly will make such provision. When it becomes understood that such law would be of far more benefit to the people than to the newspaper publishers, there will he no trouble about passing it, Monroe County Sun.
 Either let the acts of the legislature De published as soon as they are passed, CT let them go into effect when they are published in book form. IL is un- wise and unjust to enact law enforc- ing q penalty and have 1t go into effect three or four months before the peo- pie have a chance to ascertain what it is. Ignorance of the law excuses no one" is not applicable in such cases.- Little Rock Democrat
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
An Infants Foot Found.

The citizens of Bayou, Meto town ship, Pulaski county, are greatly exer- cised about an unusual occurrence in that neighborhood. Mir West. a worthy farmer, brought to the coroner the foot of an infant that was found under suspicious circumstances, being observed in dogs mouth by man working in field. The matter was brought to the attention of Esquire Dorsey, who reported it to Coroner Bond. This official ordered the further Investigation back to Esquire Dorsey, advising an inquest only upon the dis covery of the body, or the essential parts of it. An arrest has been made of the party suspected.
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
A SheriN Robhed.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. July i6. At 1 o'clock yes terday morning sheriff W. F. Werner of Crit teIcen county. Ark, was brought to Memphis from point on the Iron Mountain in Arkan- sas miles from here. He had a bullet hole through his right arm and gash on the too and s truise on the back of his head. He le,t tere Friday evening for Little Rock with Hl,- oo .n currency and s5se in scrip in rripsack to settle with the state treasurer flor taxes col leeted- AS the train slowed up at the junction of the Little Rock Memphis railroad. he vas struck in the back of the head by some per son unknown, and knocked 10 the ground. He drew his pistol and fired once al his assailan, A shot was returned and he got the bullet in the arm He was then knocked senseless When he was found three hours later wander ing along the track he was half demented and his money gone Werner is in no danger of dying though seriously hurt. He has been sheriff for nine years. and is regarded as a wealthy maa. He can give description O, The man who struck and shot him except that Ls was white and wore no whiskers
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
Logan H. Roots Will.

Another step was taken in the con- test of the will of the late Col. Logan II. Roots in Little Rock the other day
 IL had been supposed that the city would let the contest go by default. This, it appears the city would not do J. w. Blackwood city attorney, filed in the probate court an answer of the city to the petition of the heirs to set aside the will. Ii denies that the said will and codicil were not properly executed; 1t denies that said will and eodicil are void for uncer- tain,y or that any item or part thereof is void for uncertainty; it denies that the children ot said Roots will be practically disinherited if his widow elects to take her dover, but On the contrary that the deceased made specific provisions for the devoluton of his estate in ease his widow should elect to take her dover. and that said provisions were ample for Gll purposes. IL alleges that said will and codiCii were duly and legally executed. and that roth are vail and binding and respondent as s that both the said will and codicil be carried out according to the intent Of the testator II Is learned that the city will make a determined rgEt for all it's rights and interests under the will
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
Attempted Assassination.

The Polk county alliance met in reg CT day. At night an open session was held. ard all were invited to attend. Three speakers mad held the floor The fourth speaker was Hon. John T. Mil- Ter. After he had spoken about ten minutes the report of firearms caused considera ble excitement No one was struck by the bullets, but Mir. James Webb was hit in the eye with rock thrown by some one. Mir. Webb will probably lose his eye. No one in the meeting had firearms. and the attempt to arrest the perpetrators was unsuc- reSsflll
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
JGnped Into the River.

Mrs Wm. Conant, wife of one of Lit tle Rocks best-known sporting men. attempted suicide the other day.
 She jun ped into the Arkansas river. but was seen " a sSismaa and rescued. several weeks ago her husband applied for divorce alleg. ing cruelty and excessive use of morphine and whisky. h is said she attempted to kill her. self on several occasions before by taking nor phire, but for the timely arrival of physicians pulled throarh ali right. She expressed a de- sire a few days ago to return to her home at sherman. Tex and tc aid her Lewis Muller and Andy Meyers raised considerable sum os money and prtscntc1 it tO her. The mex; day she rcfcsed io go. The physicians say she Is CefLeEfed
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21

Ed Wright of Peirce City, Mo, was killed at the same time. Sheppard was wanted for sev- eral crimes committed in Missouri among them being one at Peirce City Officer Dalton located him in the country near Rogers. small posse. headed by the two officers,
 WENT OUT TO TAKE SHEPPARD.
 Frank Sheppard. brother ot Min sheppard. was there also and when the posse surrounded the house the brothers made despeT- ate fight. Officer Dalton was eager to cap ture the outlaws. but when he pressed matters too closely a bullet sent with unerring aim from Min Sheppards Winchester laid him low and the fugitives made good their escape not, however until they had killed the Peirce Clty marshal. For several days 20 trace ot the des- peradoes could be discovered. At last. how ever. it became known that they were living in caves. but before the searching party reached the subterranean habitation Of the out ward party of searchers. who had been several miles distant were returning to Rogers on freigh; train. IL was suggested by some of the posse that the outlaws might be aboard on the same train. stealing ride. Will Oakley. q boy IS years, secreted himself in a box car. and when the train was slowly putting up heavy grade between Gar field and Avoea. he was surprised to see man trying 10 climb into the car A look into his face proved him to be Frank Sheppard. Oak ley EEew il was
 CASE OF LIFE OR DEATH,
 and in less than second his rife rent the air with loud report and Frank Sheppard fell dead. The train stopped, and after hot fight, in which several parties were injured, Min Sheppard was captured. He lodged in Jail at Bentonville but soon afterward es capped. He was later arrested at Decatur H.. by Marshal Barrett, of Rogers. At his trial he attempted to prove that it was his brother who killed Dalton. He was 24 years old and mar Of fine physique At one time a large reward was offered for Sheppard, dead or alive, but various amounts had been with drawn from time to time, until only s200 mained He was convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary. which was generally con- sidered light sentence. He placed in the penitentiary April 2s. and had served over two and half months Of his sentence when he escaped
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
A Concession from Little Rock.

Many newspapers throughout the state have often accused Little Rock of being desirous of ''hoging" everything. There is scheme on foot to consolidate the Dardanelle land office with the Little Rock office, and thus save ex- penses-at least that is what the powers at Washington believe such action VII result in. The Little Rock Ga ttc speaks out and declare Little Rock does not favor the COT idatiOn nd says:
 Now, if the DarGanelle land off3ce were atol- ished and the officials of the federal land de- partment in Little Rock were given control of government land in the twelve counties afore- said, that would be according an honor to PU- laski county which it has never sought Pu- laski county may sometimes aspire to the ownership of the earth but it is hardly fair that it should seek to monopolize the agency for the soil and timber thereon. If there is any serious contemplation of change Of this kind 1t would be much better to consolidate the Lit tse Rock office with that of the Dardanelle of
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
Afraid of a Mob.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, July 1s-J. D. MeDermott. a fugitive from justice. charged with murder committed in Desha county. was captured in Texas las; week and taken back to the scene of the crime. So strong was the dis position there 10 lynch him that the authorities have placed him in jail here for safe-keeping.
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21


 The St. Louis Globe Democrat in it's cotton reports, under date of July IA, covers the state of Arka nsas, from which the following is gleaned
 LITTLE ROCK. Ark. July 1.-The cotton crop in Arkansas is daily improving. The weather the past week has been very favorable and the plant was never in a better condition. Oficial reports received to-day are very en- couraging. The Central division Of the state reports the plant very much improved and cea- eraiy clean: it is growing rapidly. is well formed. though somewhat small for the sea son, but healthy, and is fruitiug well. h Perry county the prospe- Is for this crop are reporte q 50 per cent. better than last year.
 Northeast Division-Cottoa late and small, but improving wonderfully under the very fa- vorable weather conditions. It is being rapid ly cleaned and in a few days will be entirely free from grass. The plant is now growing rapidly and truiting nicely.
 Southeast Division - Cotton has DO: i'm proved as much generally as in other portions Of the state. In Cleveland county the late cot ton IS reported growin; too rapidly and not fruiting well. but the early plant is frui:iag nicely. In several sections this crop is re- ported still grassy anu in need of cultivation. Southwest Division-Ali reports are encour- aging from this section of the state The weather is reported all that the farmer could desire. Crops are generally clean and farm work well up. Cotton. though small. is now growing rapidly. and the plant is healthy and fruiting we'll Boil worms. or 'sharpshooters " are reported from Hickory Station. Montgomery county
 Northwest Division-Weather favorable for all crops. Cotton growing nicely. fruiting well and generally clean. anl in some sections is about 10 be laid by.
 FULTON NElGHBORHoCD.
 FULTON, Ark, July l4.-The weather for the past two weeks has been hot and dry. little rain having fallen. This has been most favor able to the healthy promotion of the cotton plant. IL may he possible that equally as much If not a little more acreage nas Teen given to cotton than was the tasc last year but If so the increase is in the upland districts Tor true If is that fear ot another overflow this season prevented many of the largest planta- tlons along the banks of Red river from being cultivated.
 FRoN HELENA.
 HELENA. Ark, July 1I-The weather during the last week has been exceptionally good for cotton, and. a result. cotton which two or three week IS ago looked as if it would prove a failure now gives premise of good yield. The cotton crop in this (Ph!ll.psl county has a better outlook now than t has had since the beginning Of the season.
 THE NEWPORT DISTRICT.
 NEWPORT Ark. July l4 - Ho: and dry weather have greatly retarded the gr owth of cotton during the past week in all the territory tributary to this market The plant looks req sonably robust and free from worms and in. sects Of all kinds.
 ENCOURASI&G.
 ARKANsAs CITY. Ark, July I4-Cotton Ioo-s well Tn this Desha) county. Last year il was totally destroyed by the flood. hut this year only about one-fourth of the cotton crop WAS destroyed. The outlook ai present is good
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
An Arkansas Man Killed in Chicago.

CHIcAso. July is.-Joseph 'Midoc. of Little Rock, Ark, was shot dead yes terday morning by Louis Dillon. Midoc was fumbling about in Dillon's room at a. m.. and Dillon, awaking, pulled revolver from under a pillow and fired. striking Midoc in the temple.
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
A IYNCHING AND SHOOTING.

17-Year-Old Colored Lad Chased by a
 Mob, Caught and Hanged, for Attempt-
 cd Assauit-Shot the Man Who Had
 Whipped Him.
 PINE BLUFF, Ark, July 1s.-The lit- tie town of Cornersville, in Lincoln county, 2S miles south of here, and dis tant from any telegraphic and railway communicati ton, is in ferment of ex- citement. Last Thursday John Cotton, 17-year-old negro, attempted to crim- inally assault Mrs. John Tucker, wife of a prominent farmer, in her house, thinking that her husband was safe distance from home. Attracted by the screams of his wife, Tucker, who was working near by in field, ran to the house, the negro escaping. The news spread through the village and a mob immediately went in pursuit of Cotton. For forty-eight hours he evaded
 THE AVENGERS,
 running like hunted beast through the fields and woods. He had no place of hiding and no time to look for any nourishment, but, half famished. he rushed on in the wild chase. Saturday morning, his eyes not having closed for two days and nights, he fell ex- hausted, and his tireless and infuriated pursuers caught him. Before the au- thorities had even heard of the capture the negro was strung up to con- yeDieut tree and his hodv riddled with bullets. From meager information re- ceived it was learned that Sheriff Ma roney succeeded in dispersing the mob, but he was too late to prevent the lynching.
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
ARKAN SAS COTTON.

Correspondents Say the Crop Throughout the State is Daily Improving. that the Weather Has Been Favorable. and the Plant Was Never in Better Condition.
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
Shot His Opponent.

PINE BLUFF. Ark, July 1s.-Tom Neel shot and instantly killed ". $. Free at Cornersville. On Saturday the men, who were quite prominent in their locality, engaged in difficulty, the origin of which has not been as certained, when Free whipped Neel. Neel, smarting under the punishment, approached Free with gun, on Sun- lay, and shot him in the back of the head with fatal results Neel escaped.
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
A DEAD pESPERACO.

Min Sheppard. the Terror or
 Arkansas. Found Dead Tn ths
 Near Little Rock-some of HIS pee"s
 The body of Min Sheppard, the no- torious outlaw, was found floating ln a drift above Little Rock the other day.
 Sheppard was serving term in the peLi- tentiary but escaped from his guards at tne sand pits in Saline county on the llth. ne made his way toward Little ROCK ana as- tempted to swim the river, in which enort no lost his life The body fioa:ed down the rlVer and lodged in the drift where it was cIscoV- cred. The corpse was distorted and swollen but Inspector John c. Carroll was able 10 recos- nize the man. Sheppard was one Of the most daring young desperadoes ever known n the western borders of Arkansas. About two years ago Sheppard, it is charged shot anu H!lieu Oncer Will Dalton. of Rogers, Ark' H4aFs A-@'
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21

ST. LOUIS. July 1s.--A special to the Globe Democrat from Little Rock, Ark. says: Not. withstanding the fact that ali the leading com merclal organizations of Arkansas have de- clared in favor Of the unconditional repeal of the Sherman silver law, the delegation in congress from Arkansas will with possibly one exception, vote against the repeal. Senator Jones attended the meeting of the Little Rock board of trade Friday last when the resolution requesting him to vote for the repeal of the act passed that body by unanimous vote. Two hours later, while on the train en route to st. Louis, he said he would not vote for it's repeal. Ii is well known that Senator Berry holds the same views The one exception is Congress man w l.. Terry, of this city. and his vote is in doubt. He refuses to commit himself on the puestionn
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-21
AN EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Little Rock Democrat.

IlttIe ROCK DtIlOcrat.
 We believe the representatives and senators from Arkansas will act in their judgment for the best interest of the people they rep resent. Conditions may arise after congress has convened which are now unthought Of, and in that event we believe VIC can trus them to follow a safe conservative course. The resolu- tions adopted by the Little Rock board of trade simply express the belief that the action afore mentioned will be most conclusive to the wei fare of the country. Our senators and rep resentatives will consider this expression as coming from those who have only the best in- terest of the community at heart no matter what difference of opinion may exist. The resolutions speak for themselves.