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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01
THREE GREAT QUESTIONS.

-Four more days after to-day will
see the sun rise on purely Demo-
cratic government in America. For
the first time in over thirty years the
country will be distinctively under
Democratic rule in each Of the several
coordinate branches of governmental
affairs. Viewing the subject in its
entirety one is prompted to the belief
that providence itself must have fore
ordained the great political conquest
which brought about uniform Dem
ocratic government at this particular
time. Never before has an incoming
Administration been confronted by
three such great and momentus ques-
tions of governmental policy in the
civic affairs of this nation as those
which now await consideration. The
Nicaragua canal, Bering Sea arbitra-
ton and Hawaiian annexation are the
three great problems which must be
passed upon and solution reached by
the coming Administration. Upon
the solution of these questions will
largely depend the welfare of our ma
tion, both present and future. We
have now, to use the words of well
known statesman, come to pivotal
point in American destiny--a moment
when we must go back or forward.
We cannot take middle ground. In
thinking of the Pacific ocean and our
duty in connection with it, ] don't
want to see repeated what was perpe-
trated on US at the time we acquired
our independence. Though France
was at our back, we did not have the
foresight TO acquire all that belonged
to us. We did not take New Found
land, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the
Windwards islands, Jamaica, and all
the territory known as Yucatan. Why
should people Of 96,0O0,000 hold
against a people of 65,O00,OOO all these
islands, on which they have spent
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01
Valuable Property for Sale.

Mr.. Foster, Of Battle Creek, Mich,
who owns some valuable town lots
around Park Beidler and in other
portions Of the city, will be in Texar-
kama about March 2nd or 3rd, and will
offer same for sale at low prices any
on good terms. Living 80 far away
he does not wish to hold The propertd,
hence will offer bargains. VIII dis
pose Of part or all, at pri ces which
will wake it an object to a-y one
wanting same.
This will offer investors rare
chance to make money, as lots are To-
Gated in desirable locality. Remem-
Der Mr. Foster will be here on March
End or 3rd. II
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01

Sam Falk, Texarkana's leading jew
eler, needs no write up, as he has
made his reputation, ith the people
Of this section, who have dealt with
him for so many years past. lie has
the advantage of long experience IN
the business, and challenges the best
prices of smaller competitors, as he
carries an immense stock and by buy
ing i. quantities, for cash, is enabled
to save from Is to 20 per cent, and
gives this advantage to his customers
as he is satisfied with small profit
Guarantees goods and prices the best
In short time Mr.. Falk expects to
leave for New York, where he was
raised and where his parents still re.
sides, and while absent will visit the
largest jewellery establishments to
make extensive purchases. Any one
desiring to make special orders car
see him before he leaves. 2-27
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01
BILLS PASSED.
En-Route to Washington.

A special train passed through last
evening over the Cotton Belt route
bearing a party Of prominent Texans
and their families abord, en-route
from Waco and other points in the
Lone Star State to Washington, ID. G.,
where they go to witness the inaugural
ceremonies of Domocracy's great chief,
Grover Cleveland as president of this
nation. The party was composed
chiefly of the leading business and
professional men Of Waco, amonP
whom was Mr.. T. G. Hays, formerly a
well known young business man OF
Texarkana and brother to our Mr.
G. A. Hays, he now being a promi-
nent citizen of Waco.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01
TERRIBLE WRECK!
Ten Persons Injured and Two
Will Probably Die.
Three Passenger Coaches and One
Sleeper Burned Near Hope--A
Broken Rail the Cause
of the Wreck.

News reached this city at an
early hour this morning of fearful
wreck which occurred to the South
bound passenger train on the Iron
Mountain railway, one halfmile North
of Hope, Ark. The news was accom-
panied by request for medical assis-
tance and summons to the local
wrecklng crew. Owing to the mex
plicable air of mystery with which
railway companies delight to surround
such happenings, it was extremely
difficult to obtain anything like a
coherent or correct account of the
disaster, until the arrival of eye wit
nesses to the occurrence. The
first of these to reach
this city were the party
of railway employees and others who
came in ON the mail car of the wreck
ed train at 1890 p. m. The details of
the unfortunate affair, as given by
these persons, are as follows:
AT about 6:15 this a. m., just as the
whistle for Hope Station had been
sounded, the train struck a defective
rail at the head of low trestle. The
engine and mail car passed over IN
safety, the baggage car being thrown
across the track, while the remaining
portion of the train, consisting of
three passenger coaches and sleeper,
were hurled down the incline into the
dump below. Almost Immediately
after the wreck occurred, fire broke
out in two of the coaches simultane-
ously and continued to burn until all
four Of the cars were consumed. For
tunately all of the passengers escaped
the fury of the flames, being rescued
from the burning coaches before the
fire gained any great headway. Upon
investigation it was found that the
number of persons who had received
anything like serious injury
did not exceed ten, all told. OF this
number, two, both negro women are
supposed to be fatally hurt, while it is
reported that Dick Chappell, formerly
well known and popular citizen Of
Texarkana, is among those who are
badly injured, and that he has had
several hemorrhages from the effects
of his injuries.
In responce to the call for medical
aid, DR.. John A. Lightfoot, company
surgeon at this place and Dr. D. S.
Williams, left at once for the scene Of
the wreck.
No further particulars Of the lamen-
table affair could be obtained up to
the hour of going to press, at 2:30 pm.
1t is rumored that Editor j. l.. Tul-
lis, Of Hope, and Hon. r. B. Williams,
Of Washington, were also seriously
injured in the wreck. Reports have
not been confirmed.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01
NO. 175.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
The East Side Council Meets and
Transacts Important Business.


The Council met last evening at the
East side City Hall, with the following
officers present; Mayor Arnold, Mar
shal Crenshaw, City Attorney Cook
and Recorder Treher, and Aldermen
Huckins, Webb, Cook, Edwards, SEQ
I field and Jackson.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved and bills to
the amount of $1f55.95 allowed. OF
the above amount ST. 900 was paid in
full settlement of the Texarkana
Water Company's claim against the
city, for water furnished, the same be-
ing a compromise of the original
claim which was for 81 400.
A written proposition was then pre-
sented by Mr.. Hillyer, President of the
Texarkana Water Co, In which said
company agrees to furnish the city
with 40 fire hydrants for the sum of
$3.50 per annum, each, and that when
over 100 hydrants are used ON both
sides, then the price per hydrant shall
be $50 each.
On motion of Alderman Scofield
said proposition was accepted by
unanimous vote.
On motion of Alderman Cook the
City Attorney was instructed to draw
up formal contract with said Water
Company.
On motion of Alderman Scofeld a
vote Of thanks was rendered by the
Council to President Hillyer for his
fairness and liberality in dealing with
the city in this matter, thereby making
possible an easy and satisfactory solu-
ton Of the vexed question. Under
this contract the city gains nine hy-
drants in addition to the original num-
Der, making total of 40 hydrants for
fire purposes, at a cost Of $6l5 less
than the amount originally paid for
the service.
After transacting some other unim-
portant business the Council adj
journed.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01

Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, in
the law Office Of Messrs. Arnold Il
Cook, one Of those happy little events
that go to make life happy, and forci-
bly, illustrates the great sentiment of
the Fatherhood Of God and brother
hood Of man. occurred. II consisted
in the presentation Of a handsome
gold-headed came to Lawyer II. L..
Grigsby (who leaves Texarkana for W.
Tcvas,) from the bar and city officials
OF this side. Messrs. II. b. Scofeld
and J. d. Cook made neat and appro-
pirate talks, to which Mr.. Grigsby fit
tingly responded, showing his appre-
citation of the gift, AS stated hereto
fore, Mr.. Grigsby has long been one
of our most highly respected citizens,
and there is general regret over his
leaving.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01
Dry Goods.

Am not going to leave town. Not
going to move my stock and do not
propose TO deceive my customers. We
are getting in goods from New York
city every day and you ought to look
at them. Don't let any "LEAvE
TOWN" or "MovE STOCK or "cosT
PRICES" get away with you.
III. II. BRILEY,
2-27-6t Dry Goods Store.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01
The Best Of All

TO cleanse the system in 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 it and be pleased. Manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01

Henry Cooper, the negro porter of
the Star Clothing Store, was arrested
by City Marshal, James Crenshaw,
yesterday, on suspicion of being con-
cerned in the theft of jewelry from
the store on Monday night. The
prisoner was released, however, in a
few hours, as no direct evidence could
be secured against him. The officers
are still at work on the case and hope
to capture the guilty party The loss
has turned out to be much lighter
than was first reported.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
Several Important Measures Intro
duced and Other Matters
Considered.


Considered
Monday, Feb. 81, 1898.
SENATE.
The Senate met promptly with
twenty-six members present.
A number of committee reports
were received and several resolutions
offered.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Senate bill No, 24S, (Sloan) for the
better protection of fish in the waters
of the State.
Senate bill no 249, Galloway in re-
lation to registration of brands, etc,
of kegs, casks, etc, and penalties pre-
scribed for the violation of said act.
Senate bill No. 25l, tRuss) to pro-
hibit the keeping Of lewd houses in
the State of Arkansas.
BILLS PASSED.
Senate bill No, lac, (Callaway) to
prevent ringing" at fairs and races.
Senate bill No. 1876, (Kinsworthy),
to amend sections 1926, 1927, 1241 and
1245 of Mansfeld's Digest. Section
1926 is made mandatory; so is section
1927; section 1241 is made so as to al
low the convicts to be let to any per-
son in any county. They can be
worked on the public roads or let out
to a contcrator, but must be let out.
Senate bill No. 1888, Kinsworthy), to
regulate the cost Of deeds and certil-
Gates OF lands sold at delinquent tax
sales.
Senate bill No. 200, (Hamby), to
amend section 1895 of Mans6eld's Di-
gest. 1t requires the appellant to
make a bond that in case he does not
prosecute his appeal, or it is dismiss
ed, he will perform the judgment of
the court below
Senate bill No, 297, (Allen) to regu-
late dram shops. II prohibits all
screens, blinds, or shades to obscure
the bar, so as to prevent the public
from seeing inside,
Mr.. Flippin, private secretary Of the
Governor reported that Gov. Fish
back had approved and signed the
following bills:
Senate bill SO, to cure defective
acknowledgements: Senate bill 81, for
the better prosecution of forgery;
Senate bill 81, to amend section 1887
Of Mansfeld's Digest; Senate bill 1872,
to establish two separate judicial
districts in the county Of Sharp; SEN
ate bill "a, to regulate the removal of
county sites, and Senate bill 122, to
provide a fund for furnishing the new
building erected to the Insane Asylum.
At 5:10 p. m. the Senate adjourned
till $3.50 a. m. Tuesday.
HOUSE.
The only bill introduced was House
Bill No. 301, (Adams) to prohibit the
sale Of intoxicants to minors without
the written consent Of the parent or
guardian.
BILLS PASSED.
House bill No. 27, (McCauley) for
the better protection Of the credit OF
the State of Arkansas and for other
purposes.
House bill No. 215, TO require rail-
roads to remove wire fences from
within the limits ofincorporated cities
and towns.
House then adjourned until Tues
day morning.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01
CITY DRUG STORE ROBBED.

Another robbery was added to the
list in this city last night, the Smith
Drug Co. being the victim this time
Their store was entered through the
rear, the thieves coming up through
The cellar into the main store room.
1t is impossible, as yet, to determine
the amount stolen, as in a
large stock many things
may be taken without immediate de-
lection. The cash registers were
taken down and broken open, their
contents, some $8 or $40, be-
ing abstracted. One or two
arrests have been made,
but as yet no definite proof has been
obtained against the accused.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01

The band boys will give another
concert on March 9Th, for the purpose
Of raising money to purchase new
regulation uniforms SO that they may
join the Texas Volunteer Guards, and
attend the encampment at the Worlds
Fair.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01

Mr. Crack, the express messenger
who was injured in the wreck on the
Texas Il Pacific road near Grand Sa-
line some days since, is, we are glad
to learn, progressing nicely. He has
been out on crutches for several days,
and hopes, ere long, to be able to dis
card these aids
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01

See our $40 and $I5 all wool cheyiot
suits. Incompatible values, perfect
in fit and finish. SHARPER Il JORDAN,
IIattcrs and Furnishers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01

"I cannot forbcar 10 express my JOY Mt
tlc relief I have Obtained from the use
of AYERS Sarsaparlla. was afflicted
with kidney troubles for about six
months, suffering greatly with pains in
the small of my back. In addition to
tl%, my body was covered with pimply
eruptions. The remedies prescribed
failed to help me. | Then began to take
AYERS Sarsaparilla, and, in a short
time, the pains ceased and the pimplcs
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
AYERS Sarsaparilln. ."-H j.. Jarma'ln,
40 William ST. New York CITY,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-01

The only bill introduced was House
Bill No. 301, (Adams) to prohibit the
sale Of intoxicants to minors without
the written consent Of the parent or
guardian.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-28
MITCHELL AT JACKSONVILLE.
The English Champion Given an Ova.
ton by the People.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 27.-Charles
Mitchell, boxing champion of England, ar
rived in this city this morning. An hour
before the train arrived there were prob
ably about one thousand people at the
depot. The crowd increased until when
Mitchelrs train arrived, it was simply
enormous When Mitchell alighted shout
of welcome went UP, and the English
champion had to fight his way through a
boisterous. jostling mass Of curiosity-loving
humanity TO a carriage, in which he was
driven to a hotel. When Mitchell arrived
at the hotel the crowd had massed around
the entrance until passage through the
doors almost impossible. Several big
policemen finally cleared a passage and
managed to get Mitchell to his room. Here
he was seen by a reporter, who asked him
if he had noticed recent publication cred
iting William A. Brady with still believing
that he (AIitchelD would yet fail to appear.
YES" said Mitchell. II have seen them,
but they do not worry me- Everybody
who knows Mr. Brady knows that he is
little man and liable to say anything L
will give him credit with one thing. now
become the manager of a fighter like Cor
bett- There is something better in that
than posting bills in windows in advance OF
a show. AS far as Corbett goes, he is a
clever tighter but, considering that he has
a man like Brady, that let's him out"
Have you any fears. asked the re-
porter that John Norris. of Springfield,
o. who says he will be here to prosecute
you on claim for 5000 for detective serv-
ices in Mississippi, will show upY
Not the slightest" answered Mitchell
THAT fellow Is absolutely N. G. He
krows full well that L never hired him, and
owe him nothing. Why, / never saw him
until after the Sullivan Kilrain fight, and
as he is a cripple, would hardly be likely
to employ him to protect me- The truth
of the matter is, that he first tried ii for
blackmail, and finding that would not work,
now keeps it up for newspaper notoriety."
What is your weight"'
ION last Monday it was 1856 pounds. /
have very little flesh to get off, having al
ready been training pretty hard
What do you think of Corbetts dis
belief in your sincerity regarding the
match?" tf
That is piece of Brady's talk Cor
bett knows that 1 make all of my matches
myself and handle my own business affairs
and that | am the one who has insisted on
the meeting. AS far as chasing the dollar
goes, Corbett has the first one he ever
II ade, and he will have ii when he dies"
Mitchell is looking well, his skin being
clear, his eye bright and every movement
suggestive OF muscular power. In the
PATTY are Jack Fogarty, MitchelPs sparring
partner; Harry Darrn. his running mate
his cook and her husband.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-28
A SHREWD EMBEZZLER.
BOokkeeper Joseph II. LOuis's Shortage
May Reach 100000.

NEW YORK, De. 27.-Joseph II. Louis.
who created a sensation by attempting
suicide in the Union-square Hotel recently
and whose defalcatiOnS as bookkeeper of
a. j. SchlOss & Co. were the immediate
cause of the firms downfall early in De-
cember, was rearrested again to-day and
arraigned in the Tombs Police Court. The
charge against Louis now is grand lar
ceny, and he is held in heavy bonds to
answer the several charges which have
already been brought against him. The
experts who have been at work on the
firms books have discovered a shortage
amounting to $4,000
The attorneys who represent the as
signee are authority for saying that
Louis's defalcations will amount to be-
tween $1,000 and 100000. MIR. ,Ulman said
this afternoon: Our expert accountant has
only begun to discover shortages within
the past three days, and the amount has
new reached $4,000 at least. We thought
it better to have Louis rearrested on a spe-
cifc charge OF grand larceny, and We Will
be able, when the time comes, TO place the
corrected accounts before the court. From
ali indications the defalcations vii! be very
heavy. l an sure That IL VIII reach
s,,e COO and Il Ill be 100000 at least. Louis
was the sharpest worker within my eXpe-
Renee tie had full charge OF the firms
books and the disclosures winch have been
made to us since saturday seem to indicate
that he fixed almost every item n the firm
accounts. a. }. Schloss K Co. thought they
We're rich on the day before they made the
assignment Although ~e have only gone
over few Of the firms books we are able
suthoi@tatiVely TO say that Louis by every
means INA ginable distorted the accounts
and charged TO the Errn by various devices
thousands OF dollars which he himself
sduandered in high living. An example of
this was discovered to-day. Last May Louis
gave one Of his regular dinners 10 small
party of friends. The dinner cost five dol
i2rs a plate, and it was rendered more en-
ioyab!e by a superabundance of wine and
floral decorations. 1t cost $2l2 60. Louis so
arranged his accounts that he paid the
1925, and the firm of a. j. Schloss & Co.
maid the 5000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-28
FOOD CONTAINING ARSENIC.
Statement Showing How James May
brick May Have Been Poisoned

Food and Sanitation.
In the trial of Mrs. Maybrick for murder
ii transpired that arsenic was discovered
in food preparations in the house, notably
in glycerine used by the patient. Mr. Bird
head of the wholesale chemical works of
Messrs. A. Bird & Sons, OF Birmingham
recently stated that short time prior to
the death of James Maybrick a lot of gly-
cerine was offered to his firm by German
manufactures. AS nothing is purchased for
Messrs. Bird & Sons business without be-
ing analysed by an analyst in the employ
of the firm, the sample OF glycerine was
semitic the laboratory, where, TO Mr. Birds
surprise. 1t was found to contain a large
proportion Of arsenic, and, of course was
rejected
Ii was more than a probability that a
large part of the glycerine rejected by Mr.
Bird was sold in Birmingham, Manchester
Liverpool and other large towns IN the mid
lands TO chemists who would neither have
the time nor the appliances necessary TO
test the glycerine, and who in fact would
not think Of testing IL. but would purchase
IL in good faith as. pure. 1t is. TO say the
least, an extraordinary coincidence that a
little time before James Naybrick'S death
glycerine containing arsenic should have
been on sale IN the district, and that fact,
allied 10 the notorious one that James May
brick was himself a confirmed arsenic eater
may we'll raise doubt TO whether. after
all, there may not be something in the allie
cation so persistently made that Mrs May
brick is the victim OF miscarriage of jus
tice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-28
hoard of Works Notes.

A brick sidewalk is to be laid on the
south side of Tenth street, between Tai
bott avenue and Pennsylvania.
a gas lamp was ordered lit at Superior
and St Joseph streets and at st. Joseph
and Illinois.
Property owners on the east side of East
street south of st. Clair, were notified
that they would be allowed rebate of
$l36S5 on the drainage assessment, mas
along the alley in the rear OF their prop
erty.
a remonstrance was filed against the
Improvement OF an alley between Fletcher
and Hoyt avenues and Dillon and State
streets.
4 petition was fled asking that Park av-
cnue from Bruce 10 Seventeenth street
b opened Park avenue is opened and i'm
proved north and south Of the two blocks
l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-28
SEIZED BY BRITAIN.
All the Gilbert Islands Now in Posses
sion of Queen Victoria.

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 27.-The Helen
w Almy. which has just arrived from the
Gilbert islands, brings news that Great
Britain has determined to seize the whole
group and this has probably been done be-
fore now. Sir John Il. ThurstOn, British
High COMMISSIONS of the Western Pacific
and Governor OF Fiji, recently completed an
inspection of the Gilbert islands. He re-
ported that the British flag should be hoist
ed on all the islands, as IL was over a year
ago on Butaritari, the most northern of the
group. His report dwelt on the richness of
the islands and the prospect Of developing
English trade. When the Amy left Buta RI
tart. on Nov. %, the steamer Archer, from
Sydney, was expected in a few days with
the new commissioner 10 take charge of the
islands. Five years ago American traders
controlled the lucrative business of the Gil
bert islands. but now there are few remain
ing, and these wIi soon have 10 retire.