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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01


By this means thousands of eyes that
would have been lost will be saved.
There is no need to appeal to the hui
manitarian sentiments of the readers
of this magazine; a simple statement
of the facts is sufficient, we are sure,
to arouse their interest and enlist their
cooperation in such work.
But there is another aspect of the
subject which, if somewhat narrower
and on a lower plane, is yet of no
mean Importance from the standpoint
of political economy. Every child be-
coming blind in infancy is henceforth,
SO long as it lives, a charge upon the
community. Instead of being, as it
should be, producer, it is a. consumer
only; or at least its production, even
in the most favorable cases, is only
tithe of what it would have been had
the individual possessed good vision.
The total loss to the commonwealth of
our nation from this source reaches
proportions which are astonishing
from their magnitude. A very simple
| calculation will show how very large
this is.
In some countries of Europe the
state has taken the matter in hand,
and has made it compulsory on the at
tendant to report at once to the proper
medical authorities all infants whose
eyes show signs of being affected. In
spite of earnest petitions Great Britain
has refused to take any official notice
| of it. In this country three States at
least have taken definite action in the
1 matter. Two years ago the 1egisla-
rezef New York passed an ordinance
making it compulsory on the attend
ant to report all cases at once to the
sanitary authorities, and Maine and
Rhode Island have within the year fol-
lowed her worthy example. Several
other States have, I believe, the mat
ter under consideration. All this is
good and necessary, and should be
made universal; but of what advant-
age are statutes if the people are un-
aware of the great danger? In some
way or ways we must let them into
the knowledge of what babies sore
eyes may mean. One method I have
suggested, but there are others which
will occur to some of the many thou
sand readers of the Ce'atasry. And still
further to increase the spreading of
the facts l trust that the newspapers
of the country will publish SO much of
this COMMUNICATION as shall embody
the essential idea of the great danger
of the disease when left to itself or un-
der improper care and treatment
DR.. S10a71 NJ. Burnett, IN the Cept1ry.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
PRESIDENTS BURIAL GROUND.
A Plot That Has Been owned by ThenA
from Monroe's Time.

The piece of land in Wooster, Ohio,
which has been held by every Presi-
dent from James Monroe to President
Harrison, is now in litigation. AL
though the Presidents have owned the
land, few of them ever knew they
possessed the property. Should Pres
ident Harrison see this article, it would
probably be the first intimation to him
that he owned the land.
During Monroe's term Joseph 81.
Larwill, one of the founders of the
place and proprietors of the town,
decided one of the largest and most
eligible lots to him as President, and
after him to the incumbents of the
Presidential Office. 1t was provided
that the land was to be used for a
burying-ground. The land was used
for this purpose for many years, until
it became flied with graves. As the
village grew it became necessary to
open road through the land. This
was in the fifties. Persons were notl-
fed to remove their dead to another
cemetery, and the bones of those leav-
| ing no relatives were taken up and
reinterred at the expense of the town.
The land was used as public COM
mon until 1873, when the CITY began
using it as park.
From the widow of Joseph 81. Lar
will, Nancy /. Larwill, who is still liv-
| ing and is nearly 100 years of age,
and by the deed.it is learned that the
title is made to James Monroe, Presi-
dent of the United States, and his sue
cessors in Office, in trust for the people
of Wayne County, O., the land to be
used as burying-ground, and to be
converted to no other use, purpose OF
occupancy whatever. }. Faweett Lar
will, nephew of Joseph H, has taken
possession of the land, which is now
quite valuable, after having secured
| quit-claim titles from the aged widow
and other heirs, claiming the county
having ceased to occupy it for the pur
| pose specially provided for in the deeC
it reverted back to the original owner
and his heirs CEeUelda.d PLGindeGte1'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
The Ears of Insects and Animals.

1t would be quite natural, of course,
to look on the side of the head of any
living creature providing he had a
head) for the organ of hearing; such
investigation, however, no odds how
thorough, would be void of results in
many instances. In the clam it is
found in the base of his "foot" or
feeler. In the most of grasshoppers it
is in the fore-leg, while several species
of insects have it in the wing. Lob
sters and crabs all have the auditory
sac at the base of the antenn@ or feel
ers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01

Tato struck his head against some
marble, without hurting himself much,
however. "You did not cry? Brave
boy!" said his mother. "No," said
Tato; "there wasn't anyone there to
hear me!"-BoSton Courier.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01

If the newborn baby's eyes become
red. and begin to run matter, take it at
once to q doctor. This condition is
dangerous, and may lead to total blind
ness,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
HoW's This /!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props. Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST & TRAUX, Wholesale Druggists,
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
Real Estate!
-(o)--
SPECIAL BARGAINS
For the Next 80 Days.
w. G.COOK,
Attorney and Real Estate
AGENT.
Office No, POI East Broad street, Texar-
kama, Ark.
I OFFER:

-
10 lots, one block from State line, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, at prices rang
ing from $50 to Sl35; $40 cash and IS Der
month, with interest thereafter at 10 per
cent on deferred payments
A No. corner lot on 9th and Locust
streets, NJ S275 cash; size of lot 55x14o feet.
Two lots at the intersection of Rondo
and Grand avenues, at $3.50; $50 cash, bal.
ancc in one, two and three years, with In
terest at 10 per cent; size OF lots 45x140 IT..
job lot on Pennsylvania avenue or 1eth
streets lots forSi0o; 800 cash, balance
In one two and three years, with interest
at 10 per cent
The handsome plat Of ground on the
left us you cross the Iron Mountain Ry..
on Rondo street, between three and four
acres, at $1,000; 500 cash, balance on
time, with s per cent, on deferred pay.
ments.
Whenever have vacant house for
rent you VIII find II In this column.
w. G. COOK.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
Democratic Ward Meetings.

The Democratic electors of the different
wards of the city are requested to meet
at O'Clock p. M, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1898,
to select delegates to the county conven-
tion to meet on Saturday, June 10, 1893,
for the purpose of sending delegates to the
state convention, called to nominate can
didates for Chief Justice and Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court.
We suggest the following places for the
meetings: Ward One, City Hall; Ward
Two, Ivy iron building, on Vine St.; Ward
Three, Miller county court house; Ward
-Four, colored public school building. The
following are the number of delegates to
which the several wards of the city Of
Texarkana, Ark, are entitled: Ward /,
delegates; Ward 2, 4 delegates; Ward 8
4delegates Ward 4, 2 delegates,
HENRY MOORE, Members of
W. I. BURCH, County Cen, Com,
j, w. PAuP, for city,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
Colored District Normal Institute
elementary

The Department of Education will
hold a District Normal Institute of
one week at Texarkana for colored
teachers, to begin Saturday, May 27.
The meeting will be conducted as
we'll regulated school and not as de-
batting society. 1t will be confined TO
elementary instruction in the common
school branches: Reading, writing,
arithmetic, photography, grammar,
geography and history. These sub
Jects will be taught in classes by reg
ular recitations and upon approved
plans. They are to be studied at stat
ed intervals with the view of improv-
ing the scholarship Of the teachers.
In addition to these branches there
will be instruction given by lecture
on theory and practice of teaching
physiology and Hygiene, and the Unit
ed States system of land survey.
These latter subjects will become
part of the examination course for
teachers license at the September ex-
animation this year, and all teachers
should use the intermediate time in
preparation. Take your books with
you and endeavor to gain scholarship,
skill and power. Students may at
tend this meeting if they choose.
Separate question papers tor col
ored applicants for third grade Ii
cense will be used by examiners in
June. These special papers will be
based on this institute work.
JOSIAH Ii. SHINN,
w. 0. KEITH, Sup. Pub. InS.
Instructor.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
A Leader,

Since its first introduction, Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now it is clearly in the
lead among pure medicinal tonics and
Notwithstanding nothing which
permits its use as beverage or intox-
icant, it is recognized as the purest
and best medicine for all ailments of
the stomach, liver and kidneys 1t
will cure sick headache. indigestion,
constipation, and drive malaria from
the system. Satisfaction guaranteed
with each bottle or money will be re-
funded Price only so cents a bottle
at Smith Drug Store.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
SAVED MY LIFE
Would Have Scratched Myself to Death
but for Cuticura. Best Doctors
Two Years. Bills 1925.
Expended $3.50 for Cuticura Reme-
dies. am To-day Well Man,
With a Smooth Skin.

I was afflicted two years with disease the doc;
tors called ring-worm, herpes, or salt rheum' l
was treated by three different doctors, the best
could find, but they did me no good. Ny doctors
bills were $l25. One told me would have TO go
off to some healing springs to get well. saw your
advertisement, and wrote to you over year ago.
A young friend of mine was going to New Orleans,
La, at the time, and l sent by him to bring me
back some of the CUTIcURA REMEDIES. He
bought two boxes CUTIcURA, two cakes CUrIcURA
Soar, and one bottle CUTICURA REsoLyENT.
must thank God for your CUTIcURA REMEDIES
coming to my relief. / am now to-day well man !;
my neck, shoulders, and arms are as smooth as
they ever were. have had good health ever since
commenced to use the CUTIcURA REMEDIES.
am spreading the fame of it everywhere go, for 1t
il God-send to suffering humanity. 1t was the
CUTICURA REMEDIES which saved my life.
would hnvr -c~atched myself to death. have quit
using tn. medicine now for nine months, and nc
trace OF the diaease has showed up since.
A. Il. MABRY, sheppardtown, Miss.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
Those Wonderful Rings.

f. L. Schuster, the well known Tex
arkana jeweler, has secured con-
signment of those wonderful rings,
said, by those who have tried them,
to be an lntalible cure for rheumatism.
Mr. John Buron and others of this
city are ready to testify as to their
virtue as q certain rheumatic cure,
Call and secure one of these magnetic
treasures. f. L. ScHUsTER,
No. 20S, State Line Avenue.
f-a-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Capt. and Mrs. c. S; Todd leave to-
day for Chicago, on a visit to the
Worlds Fair. Captain Todd will re-
turn after seeing his wife comfortably
domiciled in the Worlds Fair city.
Mrs. Todd, however, will remain sew
eral months as spectator at this
greatest of all modern expositions.
Her presence, always bright and
charming, will be sadly missed from
the social circles of our city, in which
she is an acknowledged leader and un-
iversal favorite. The DEMOCRAT
wishes her a delightful trip and safe
return.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Mr.. j. II. Forest who returned
from Hope and Washington, Ark
last evening, informs us that the
wind and hail storm at those places
on Tuesday afternoon, was extremely
severe. The orchards and gardens
within the sweep of the destructive
elements were fearfully damaged.
Trees were uprooted and several
houses demolished. At Washington
a large saw mill near the depot was
blown down and badly demolished.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
ORLANDO, Fla, June I'd, 1892.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Prop. P P P

ORLANDO, II ltt., ~ uuC ~, lOVS'
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Prop. P P P
Savannah, Ca,
Gentlemen: l feel it my duty to in
form you of the cure your wonderful
medicine, P P P, wrought in my case.
| have suffered for two years with
Dyspepsia and Malaria in the worst
form, and was daily sufferer from
sick headache. My bowels did not
act but twice week, and frequently
only once a week. l could not retain
half ate, and my stomach was always
uncomfortably heavy. have tried
pills, all kinds of medicines, but only
found temporary relief In them. l
was respondent, and was hoping to
soon find relief in death. Seeing your
p P P advertisement, | decided to try
it, and requested DR.. Peak to get me a
bottle. l have taken two bottles and
will soon get another, and can now
eat in peace and enjoy everything,
and can sleep like top. My head
aches have ceased and my bowels are
regular. Iwould advise all sufferers
like myself to give P P P a trial, and
they will write you as have that P P
P beats any medicine on the market.
Yours truly,
CURTIS CoLLvER,
Artistic Painter,
Orlando, Fla.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
10 Cleanse the System.

Ef'ectually, yet gently, when costiye
or bilious, or when the blood is i'm
pure or sluggish, to permanently cure
habitual constipation, TO awaken the
kidneys and liver to a healthy activi-
ty, without irritating or weakening
them, to dispel headaches, colds or fe-
vers, use Syrup of Figs
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
SWitehmen's Picnic.

The coming event of the season, to
be held at Pleasant Lake, along the
line of the Texarkana & Fort Smith
railroad, on July 4th-the great ma
tional holiday. Amusements and re-
freshments of every possible kind will
be provided on the grounds. Music
by Brower's famous band during the
day, and excellent orchestral music
for dancing in the evening. Trains
will be run between the city and pic
mic grounds at appropriate hours day
and night. Everybody invited to at
tend. Don't fail to come out and
bring your families for day of rest
and pleasure. Tickets at the reasona-
BILE rate of 25 and 80 cents for the
round trip, for children and adults,
respectively, can be had at Llghtfoot
& Owsley's and the City Drug
Stores. 6-ltf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
61tf
Pupils Wanted.

In all kinds Of fancy needle work,
stamping and embroidery, drawing
and painting, landscape and free hand
crayon work. Lessons given at home
or ia studio, to suit pupil. For terms
and particulars, apply to Mrs. o. w.
Wall, No. 222, Cor. Walnut and Clin-
ton streets. b-lS-2w
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

This Liniment is different IN compo-
sition from any other liniment on the
market 1t is scientific discovery
when results in it being the most
penetrating Liniment ever known.
There are numerous white immita-
tions, which may be recommended be-
cause they pay the seller a greater
profit. Beware Of these and demand
Ballard's Snow Liniment. II posi-
lively cures rheumatism, ragia,
sprains, bruises, wounds, cuts, sciatic
and mnamatory rheumatism, burns,
scalds, sore feet, contracted muscles,
still JOINTS, old sores, pain in back,
barb wire cuts, sore chest or throat,
and is especially beneficial in paraly-
sis. Sold by Smith Drug Co. 2
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

We acknowledge with pleasure the
receipt of an elegant basket of fruit
and flowers from the orchard and gar
den of Mrs. Hattie Webb. The flow
ers were as pretty and tastefully ar
ranged as the fruit was tempting and
luscious. We sincerely thank the
donor for this very acceptable evil
dence of kindly remembrance.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Mr.. M. S. Denham, one of our most
prosperous planters, came up from
his place this a. M, and passed the
day in the city. While here be paid
the DEMOCRAT a pleasant visit, leav-
ing us a sample of the early product
of his peach orchard, which proved
very acceptable, indeed.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
Cuticura ResoIvent

The new Blood and Skin Purifier, internally TO
cleanse the blood of all impurities and poisonous
elements), and CUTICURA, the great Skin Cure, and
CUTIcURA SOAP, an exquisite Skin Beautifer, ex-
ternaly ito clear the skin and scalp, and restore
the hafr) instantly relieve and speedily cure every
species of itching burning, scaly, crusted pimply,
scrofulous, and hereditary diseases and humors Of
the skin, scalp, and blood, with loss of hair, from
infancy to age, from pimples TO scrofula.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Commissioners of accounts, Messrs.
j. c. Edwards, w. F. Kirby and Thos.
Orr, are actively engaged in an in
spection of the claims against Miller
county. They will complete their la
bors in few days.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Mothers, the Stuarts have just re-
ceived large line Of Knee pants,
sizes from to IA years, at prices from
soc to $500. These goods have the
patent extension waste band. Take
no other. Bill
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

If you want OLD goods, OLD styles,
OLD prices, buy from him who buys
from the jobber. The Stuarts buy
from Stetson, Roelof and Dunlap di-
rect. Their customers can see the in
voices, tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
Chinese Laundry.

Take your laundry to Sam Lung,
the Chinese laundryman, next door to
Office of Texarkana Water Co., on
State Line Avenue. Prices low, and
all work guaranteed first-class 529lm
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Messrs. N. Eggert of Berlin,
Germany, and H. Hurtzig, of New
York, capitalists interested in the
White Cliff Cement Co., are In the city
looking after this new enterprise.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Alfred Benjamin & Cos cheviot
suits, Skeleton coats and vests and col
ored vests in infinite variety. Also a
complete line Of pants at Sharpe Il
JOrdans.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
S35.5O to Chicago and Return

On account Of the Worlds fair, the
Iron Mountain route has made rate of
$35.50 to Chicago and return, Tick
cts on sale April 25th to October 3lst.
Good returning nntll November 25th.
G. e. SwINDELL, Ticket Agent.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

The funeral of Mr.. A. j. Peake,
from his home ON the East side at 10
o'clock this a. m, was largely attended
by numerous friends and old ac-
quaintances of the deceased. The
interment took place at State Line
Cemetery.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

DR.. Curl will preach tonight at the
4th Street Methodist church, on the
Final General Judgment. All are in-
vited to attend. Services each night
this week.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
Strawberries and Fruit.

TO the Public;
Inow have ON the market, some fine
strawberries; picked fresh every day,
In u few days will have other berries,
and later, early peaches. My spring
wagon will make daily rounds of the
city. Your patronage solicited.
w. j. Moore,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Look here! We have just received
large lot of the popular White sew
ing machines, which will be sold on
easy payments. Every Machine fully
warranted. N, l.. DAVIS.
G. M. JOHNSON,
Mang'r. Sewing Machine Dept.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Just received al Stuart's direct from
the New York factory, the largest
line of neckwear they have ever ham
died. 3-l1
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

An exquisite bed room suite, chew
al glass mirrors, antique oak finish,
English pattern, for the remarkably
low price of $3.50, at Reeves, Richard
son and Ligon's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
New Department at the Temple OF
Fashion.

Mrs. Lizzie O'Donnell has engaged
the services of first-class and expert
enced hair-dresser, at the Temple OF
Fashion, who is now ready to serve
the ladies of Texarkana and surround
ing vicinity. zO-u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Sewing machines repaired and ad-
justed with guarantee, by L. M,
Grllier, at j. T. Murphy's second hand
store, next door to Pete D'Arrigo,
Leave orders. eVtf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
Attention.

Mr.. G w Casteel, the finest and
most expert matchmaker in Arkansas
and Texas, is now in the employ of
Sam S Falk, and is ready to do all
kinds of repairing such as watches,
clocks, jewelry, musical boxes and
typewriters.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will serve ice cream and cake in the
Donnelly building on Thursday eve
ming from to 10 p. m. The ladies
of the church will be pleased 10 wait
on their guests, and will serve pure
Jersey cream with. best home made
cake for only 20 cents.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Col. w. w. Campbell, of Dallas,
general baggage agent of the I. & p.
railway, is here today. He is genial,
clever gentleman.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

H. B. Holman, of Hope, was in the
city yesterday.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Mrs. O. P. Taylor and her daughter,
Miss Kate, accompanied by Miss Ethel
Larry, left this morning to visit friends
at Paris.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
Phospho-P -Peptine.

Each glass contains enough pure
pepsln to dissolve 1000 grains albu-
men-besides being the most delicious
drink ever offered. SMITH DRUG Co
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

All of Stuart's goods are genuine
that is true to name. For instance,
all the shirts that they sell as Wilson
Bros, have Wilson Bros name on
them.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Mrs. Chas. Casassa and charming
daughters, Of San Francisco, are in
the city visiting the family Of Hon.
A. l.. Chic.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Gentlemen, have you seen those
spring coats and vests, lined in silk,
suit prices from $3.50 TO $4,000 at
Stuarts?.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

The Hunter Transfer Co. will move
your piano with care, and at reasona-
BILE figures. See them. 12-16-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Mr.. Will Moores, of hollins, is up
to-day on business.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

For first. class steaks, pork, sausage,
etc. call on l.. o. Welcome, the old,
reliable market man. If.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Try our Zero" soda water, mineral
waters, ice cream soda and sherbet.
5-17-tf SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Sharpe Il Jordan,s is the place to
get your hats, as stock is absolutely
new, no chance to get back numbers
in styles; handle such makes as You
mans Roelofs and Stetson's. They
are also showing the latest in straw
hats.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

For fine veal, lamb, pork, steak, and
sausages, call at Huddleston Bros
meat market. tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01
neEkes's WINE OF cARDUI for female diseases.

B. F. Ward has opened new gro
Gerry and confectionery store at No
225 East Broad Street, and solicits
public patronage. 1-6 tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Youths and boys--four years old
and up--can be fitted at Stuarts.
Latest novelties in all styles and
prices. 8-l7
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Have you seen that beautiful oak
bed room suite at Reeves, Richardson
& Ligon's? If not call and examine 1t.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

Parents should keep their boys
from idling their time away on the
streets, if they don't want them
ruined.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

The Temple Of Fashion is receiving
new millinery daily, direct from New
York. Latest styles and lowest prices.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-01

AT Sharpe & Jordan's you can find
the newest things, in hats and fur
nishing goods. 8 8 tt