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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
To Go Down In History.

AT noon, on Monday, for the second
time in the history of the United
States, Congress was convened in ex-
traordinary session. The record
which the session will make for itself
will probably justify the title of ex-
traordinary in more senses than one.
Convened, if for single specific OBJ
ject-repeal or modification of what
is popularly known as the Sherman
act--it will not be restricted to that
bare programme, but will have IN
connection to legislate upon the whole
subject of finance, including, probably,
thorough revision of the tariff. Those
two subjects, distinct and yet connect
ed, will supply material enough to oc-
cupy the attention of Congress for
many months to come.
While the Senate will have the
great advantage of being guided and
controlled by experienced leaders and
debaters on both sides of the chamber,
it will also contain many members en-
tirely new to its proceedings. Its pre-
siding officer, Vice President
Stevenson, when he took the
gavel on last March, had had no
familiarity with the rules of the rep
resentatives during the two congress-
es and six weeks of extra session, but
in case OF necessity Stevenson will
have reliable substitute to call to
the chair in the person of President
protein Harris of Tennessee,
So far no line of policy has been
defined by either party, and it is prob
able in both senate and house the
parties will caucus during the week to
agree upon their respective plans of a
campaign.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
KNOWLEDGE

Prings comfort and improvement and
M to personal enjoyment when
srbtly used. The many, who live bet
Il - than others and enjoy life more, with
IL expenditure, by more promptly
.donting the worlds best products to
tbe needs of physical being, will attest
~ ~ value to health of the pure liquid
lsxatiye M principles embraced in the
,emedy, Syrup of Figs.
Tts excellence is due to its presenting
a the form most acceptable and pleas
snt u to the taste, She refreshing and truly
Mnefcial properties of a perfect lax
stiye effeCtually cleansing the system,
dspclling colds, headaches and fevers
spd permanently curing constipation.
n has given satisfaction to millions and
net with the approval Of the medical
crofession, because it acts on the Kid
I'M, Liver and Bowels without weak
sning them and it is perfectly free from
srery Objectionable substance.
syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
s;sts in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
Featured by the California Fig Syrup
ca, only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, yon will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
DISASTER AT MARSHALL.
Boiler Explodes, Killing and Wound
ing Number of Persons.

Special to TeXarkana Democrat.
MARSHALL, Tex, Aug. 9.-This
city was the scene of a terrible disas-
ter at o'clock this q. m., which oc-
Cured at the Marshall Lumber Com
pany's mills, the same being caused by
explosion of the immense boiler at
tached to the engine in the power de-
partment. Owing to the early hour
Of its occurrence only small number
of the employees of the mill had
assembled, otherwise the loss
of life must have been appalling.
AS it was seryeral persons were
killed outright and number wound
ed. The names of the victims of the
accident are as follows:
Tommy Hall, aged 1S years, Henry
Smalley, aged 16 years, and Gus San
ders, grown negro. The wounded
were Engineer Joe Bright and watch
man John Hill, both of whom were
terribla scalded about the head and
body. The boy Henry Smalley, who
was one of those killed outright, is a
son of the Bolton (Texas), police officer
who was murdered by negro desper-
ado in that city about one year ago
The sad occurrence has cast gloom
over the entire city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
Miasissippi White Caps.

The notorious Whitecap and mur-
derer, will Purvis, who was tried at
Columbia, Marion county, Miss, and
Saturday last convicted and sentenced
20 be hanged on the 9th day of Sep
tember, was-together with Col Hop
good, the train robber and murderer
taken to the Lauderdale county jail
for safe keeping. Purvis has taken
an appeal to the Supreme Court in
his case, and Hopgood secured a
change Of venue to be tried at the
November term Of the Perry county
court.
Other Whitecaps, who have been a
terror to the country, some time ago
were arrested and placed under bond
but failed to appear for trial, thereby
forfelting their bond.
The war is still on and every wheel
in state judicial and official machinery
is being moved against the lawless
element of that section of the country
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
CONGRESSCONvENED
THE EXTRA SESSION HAS SETTLED
DOWN TO BUSINESS,

Cleveland, In His Message, Asks Con-
gre" to Repeal the Sherman Law.
Full Text Of the Sherman Act-Chair-
men Of Committees stiu Unsettled.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7-Exactly at
noon Vice President Stevenson's gavel
fell in the senate. Chaplain Butler
opened the session with prayer, after
which the presidents proclamation was
read and oath of Office administered to
senators Quay of Pennsylvania and
Pasco of Florida.
A communication was read from
Senator Beckwith of Wyoming, an
nouncing owing to combination of
circumstances he had placed his resig-
nation as senator in the hands of the
governor of that state. The communi-
cation was filed
Seoretary-elect Cox of North Caro-
lima had the the oath of office admins
tered to him and he took possession of
the Office.
The usual resolution was adopted
notifying the president and house that
the senate was ready for business.
At 1890 the death Of Senator Stan
ford was announced by Senator White
of California, and as a mark of respect
the senate adjourned until today. This
prevented the reception of the presi-
dents message.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
The House,

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE house Of
representatives was called to order yes
terdsy at noon. Three hundred and
forty-three members responded when
tho roll was called. The proclamation
of President Cleveland calling the ex-
ira session together was read after
which the election of the officers of the
house was proceeded with.
Crisp, Reed and Simpson were placed
in nomination for speaker. Crisp re-
ceived 214; Reed 1872 and Simpson I.
Crisp was declared elected.
The presidents message will not be
sent to the house OF senate until today's
session.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
In Need

Of a laxative to try Ayers Pills.
Boothbay (Me,), Register.
"Between the ages of five and fifteen,
II was troubled with q kind of sst-
rheum, or eruption, chiefly confined to
the legs, and especially to the bend OF
the knee above the calf. Here, running
sores formed which would scab over,
but would break Immediately on mov-
ing the leg. My mother tried every
thing she could think Of, but all was
without avail. Although child, Tread
In the papers about the beneficial effects
Of Ayers Pills, and persuaded my moth'
or to let me try them. With no great
faith in the result, she procured
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
"A Friend

Wishes to speak through the Register Of
tbe beneficial results he has received
from a regular use of Ayers Pills.
He SAYS: 81 was feeling sick and tired
and my stomach seemed all out of order.
1 tried a number of remedies, but none
seemed to give me relief until I was in
duced to try the old reliable Ayers
Pills, l have taken only one box, but ]
heel like a new man. l think they are
the most pleasant and easy to take OF
anything l ever used, being so finely
sugar-coated that even a child will take
them, urge upon all who are
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
A Oueenly Head

Can never rest on u body frail from
disease any more than the lovely lily
can grow in the sterile soil. When
Consumption fastens its hold upon
victim, the whole physical structure
commences its decay. AT such II
period, before the disease is too far
advanced, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will arrest and cure II. So
certain is this, that an offer is made to
refund the money paid for 1t when q
failure can be found under the condi-
tion Of n fair trial.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
pynum and Cochran TO Lead.

WASHINGTON, Aug, s-Mr, Bourke
Cochran of New York, and Mr.. Bynum
of Indiana, are to be the leaders Of anti
silver forces on the Democratic side OF
the floor Of the house 1t is stated that
the distinguished Tammany orator at
the suggestion of Mr.. Cleveland him
self has devoted his spare time during
the summer to study of the question
In all lis phoses,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
Ellxar on Hand.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-The govern
ment has 1870, 900, 900 ounces Of fine sil.
yer, costing $i1s,O00 coinage valuo
S167,000, 900. II coined the government
will make a profit of $4S,000,OOO. II
would take with the present coinage
capacity, five years to convert the silver
into dollars.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09

The Texarkana Seminary will re-
sumo work the first Wednesday in
Sept. There win be everything in the
school and about the grounds to make
the institution beneficial and attract
i've to students. Experienced, earnest
teachers will be ever ready to give
good sympathetic encouragement and
aid to those In earnest about self-im-
provement. The business department
offers good terms and excellent adj
vantages to those wishing such train.
Ing. The Art Studio will bo fitted up
well and bo open to pupils at all
hours. 8-8-lwk
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
Few Changes In Chairmanships

WASHINGTON, Aug, 8,--Therei is moth
ing known as to what Speaker Crisp
will do about the committees, The
first day was such busy one in organ
izing that no one seems to have paid
enough attention to the matter to give
any opinion. The idea is gaining
ground, however, that the changes in
chairmanships will be few,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09

John A. McClavill, a gambler Of
Pine Bluff, committed suicide at Chi
cago Hotel, near the Worlds fair
grounds in that city on yesterday.
Very little is known Of the deceased
save that he belonged to the sporting
fraternity and came directly from
Pine Bluff, Ark, where he is supposed
to have resided up to that time.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09

The last weeks season has proven a
veritable God-send to southern
farmers and added greatly to the
prospects for good yield of agricul-
tural products. The following is the
official crop report for the week just
past, in the two states of Arkansas
and Texas: Arkansas-where rain
has fallen all crops are in excellent
condition; elsewhere cotton and corn
has been damaged, but not seriously;
altogether crops are improved over
last week. Texas-General showers
during the week greatly improved
cotton crop, except in southwest por-
ton and the lower Brazos valley
where drought continues and rain is
badly needed.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
Nature Demands a Tonic.

We ought never to forget, even
those Of us who possess vigorous
health, that we are wearing out--that
the vital clock work, so to speak, must
eventually run down. This, of course,
we cannot prevent, because it is in
the ordinary course Of nature, but we
may retard the too speedy arrival OF
decay by the use of an invigorant
which takes rank of every other
namely, Hostetters Stomach Bitters,
This century has not witnessed a
parallel In suceess TO this famous
medicine which not only sustains
health by promoting yigor, but over
comes constipation, dyspepsia, chills
and fever, nervousness, rheumatism
and other disordered conditions Of the
system fostered by weakness and an
impoverished condition Of the blood
The feeble, persons convalescing after
exhausting disease, and the aged, de.
rive infinite benefit from the use Of
this helpful and efficient tonic.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
Culberson's Bill.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Mr. Culber-
son will introduce bill or some one
will in his behalf which will provide
for the repeal of the purchasing clause
Of the Sherman act, and will also pro-
vide for the coinage of silver without
charge for mintage at ratio of 16 to
/. The bill, it is understood, in it's
wording will follow es closely as may
be section I Of the Democratic plat
form of 1899, which fsvors the coinage
Of both gold and silver without dis
eliminating against either metal or
charge for mintage, but the dollar
unit Of the coinage of both metals
must be Of "qual intrinsic and unchang-
able value, II be adjusted through in
ternational agreement or by such safe
guards or legislation rs shall insure the
maintenance Of the parity of the two
metals and equal power Of every dollar
at all times in the markets and pay
ments of debts. By this means it is
thought that Democratic opponents OF
the bill thus framed will put in the at.
titude before the country of opposing
their own platform.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
Smith Assistant Doorkeeper,

WASHINGTON, Aug. S,--The result OF
the race for doorkeeper Of the house is
that Ed Smith, who ran and withdrew
just before the caucus, thus making
the election of Hurt possible without q
contest, is to be made assistant door
keeper. The position is good one and
was held during the last session by
William Niohols Of Galveston.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09

If congress will only follow the rule
of action laid down in twenty-five
word speech by Hon. Chas. Crisp, the
recently reelected speaker of that
body the country will yet be saved.
In his wonderfully brief but equally
sensible remarks, Speaker Crisp said;
"Our financial system should be re-
vised and reformed. The strictest
economy in public expenditure should
be observed, and taxation should be
equalized and greatly reduced"
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
Notice.

All parties indebted to the late firm
Of Thornton Il Simpson will please
come forward and settle same at once
and by so doing save cost and trouble,
as all bills not paid within reasonable
time will be placed In the hands Of an
attorney for collection.
Respectfully,
N. B. SIMPSON.
Successor to Thornton h Simpson
s-9-1wk
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09

Sheriff Chas. Moore and constable
VIII Hargett, of Bowie county, are
daily in receipt of letters from the
peace officers of different counties in
the State, asking fora detailed descrip-
ton of the fugitive wife murderer
Henry Arnold, the brutal negro who,
on last week, in this city, murderered
his wife and set fire to the house in
which the crime had been committed,
in an endeayor to destroy all evidence
of his tiendish deed. The officers are
keeping up vegilant search for the
fugitive and his capture is thought to
be only matter of time. The evil
dence against him is overwhelming
and, should he ever be arraigned for
trial, his punishment will be both
swift and certain.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09

The Jewish citizens of Texarkana,
have, we understadd closed q trade
for the Episcopal church building on
Vine Street, having purchased same
with the view of converting it into a
Synagogue, for the use and benefit of
the local Jewish population. The
building is to be removed to lot fur
ther north on the same or an adjoin-
ing street, where it will undergo q
complete overhauling and remodeling.
The lot from which it is to be re-
moved will be utilized for the hand
some and commodious new frame
church edifce, which the members of
the Episcopal faith are preparing to
build.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
CONGRESS IN SESSION.

The proclamation of the President,
calling Congress together in special
session, was read at noon on Monday.
A roll call was ordered and three hun
dred and thirty-six members respond
ed. This being quorum it was an
nounsed that nominations for Speaker
would be considered. Congressman
Holman of Indiana nominated Hon.
Chas. F. Crisp amid great applause.
Henderson of Illinois presented the
name of Thomas b. Reed, and KEN
of Nebraska "a P. P) offered the name
of Jerry Simpson, the sockless Kan
san. The vote was taken and stood
as follows; Chas. +. Crisp, PA votes;
Thomas B. Reed, 1872 votes; Simpson
votes.
Mr.. Crisp was then declared speak
.er amid thunders of applause and
widest enthusiasm.
Prayer was then offered by the
blind chaplain, Milburn.
AT the conclusion of the prayer the
oath of Office was administered to the
members by the speaker, the roll of
states being called for this purpose.
When the state of Michigan was
reached, Mr.. Burrows, of the Republi-
can side, arose and said: 81 object,
Mr.. Speaker, to the oath of office be-
ing administered to Mr.. Richardson,
whose name appears upon the rolls.
1t is customary in such cases for the
member to stand aside for the pres
ent."
"Mr. Richardson will stand aside
until the conclusion of the organiza-
tion of the House." and Mr.. Richard
son retired to the rear.
After the oath of Office had been
administered to the members Mr..
O'Farrell of Virginia offered the fol-
lowing:
"Resolved, That George f. Rich
ardson be now sworn in as represen-
tative in this Congress from the Fifth
district of the state of Michigan"
A counter resolution was presented
praying that Chas. E. Belnap be seat
ed instead. Both resolutions were
postponed.
Mr.. Holman presented resolution
providing for the election Of the Off
GERS Of the house nominated by The
Democratic caucus of last Saturday.
A substitute, proposed by Mr.. Hen
derson and substituting the Republi-
can caucus nominees, was rejected and
the Democratic resolution was then
adopted. The oath of Office was then
administered by the speaker to the
following:
Clerk--James Kerr of Pennsylvania.
Seargeant-at-Arms--IIerman Snow,
of Illinois.
Doorkeeper-A b Hurt, Of Tenn.
Postmaster-L. Dalton, of Indiana.
Chaplaiii-S w Hardaway of Mary
land.
The president was then officially
notified that congress was in session
and the body adjourned until Tuesday
morning.
TUESDAYS SESSION.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
TUESDAYS SESSION.

Immediately after reading of the
journal the contested election case,
from Michigan, was taken up, result
ing IL a sweeping Democratic victory
and congressman, Elect. Richardson,
was seated without a division, on q
vote of 1893 to ia. The Presidents
message was then read and referred to
the committee on Finance, which
meets on Tuesday Senator Hill, Of
New York, was the first member to
introduce bill in either branch Of
congress, during the present session.
He was followed by Senator Vest and
others In the Senate. Tuesdays ses-
sion in both Houses closed without
further events of interest, to meet at
the usual hour this q. m.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09

DO YOU KNOW that tho Mutual
Reserve can re-insure oil It's risks to-
day, pay all It's obligations Of every
kind, aud retire from business with
nearly three million dollars surplus?
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09

Those noticing the head lines OF
yesterdays issue of the DEMOCRAT
probably observed its designation as
"Volume X, Number l." indi-
eating an entrance upon the elev-
enth year of the papers
existence in this city. The DEMOCRAT
enters upon its eleventh year with
better equipments and brighter pros
poets than ever before, and should the
present crisis in business and financial
affairs be safely passed and the coun-
try regain its normal healthy tone, the
DEMOCRAT has every promise of a
bright, useful and prosperous career
before 1t. Its paramount purpose in
the future, as In the past, will be
to build up our city, pro-
mote its welfare and serve the
best interests of the people at large.
In this effort no amount of time,
trouble nor honest labor, willingly ex-
pended shall be spared, and we doubt
not that in the end success will crown
our efforts in 30 worthy cause.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09

30 dozen fancy borderea Wilson
Bros. gents handkerchieis, 25 cents
each, at Stuart's. Silks without end.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
nedemptIon of Such Notes.
Strength Of Foreign Nations

The excess Of exports Of gold over It's imports
for the year ending June 30, 1889, amoantg tS
nS,' ,SS1 and the bth day OF July, 1893, this gold
coin coin and and bullion in our treasury decreased ID
more than siS2, 1000, while during the same
period the silver coin and builion, ~ y on ~
treasury. Increased more then non,s s''vT oro
to- 10 bs constantly issued and sold TO 70
rSplenIsh our exhausted gold only 70 DC
again exhlusted II is apparent that the opera nag
Ton q the silver purchase ,s iaM direction t
81 the sntlre substitution OF silver for Eola ~
fha roysrnment treasury, AND that THIS mus,
Ia followed oy the payment OF oil government
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-09
SAD Note, MAY he Rsissued.

II ia, hswevsr, declared in the act to be
"the established policy OF the United States 70
maintain the two metals on parity with each
other on the present legal rati2 or such ratio
so controls The action Of tho secretary OF the
treasury as to prevent his exercise Of the dis
crstion pominally vested In him. II by such
action tho parity between gold and silver may
be disturbed, manifestly the refusal by the
II demanded would necessarily result in their
discredit and depreciation as obligations pay
sbe on In silver and would destroy the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-27

late, the first bottle helped me 80 much that
/ had faith in it. took two bottles, and oh !
/ feel so much better | can sleep soundly
and the nervous feeling has almost left me.
| can eat with a good appetite and have
gained seven pounds
"My friends say that | am looking so
much better, and | know that | am feeling
as they say 1 look. l tell everybody that
the Nervura has done it. | can not say
enough for it, and l praise the Lord and
thank this wonderful medicine for giving
me relief.
81 am only too glad to recommend DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
to anyone afflicted as l was, and hope this
testimonial will be the means of inducing
many to use this marvellous remedy"
If you are a sufferer do not fail to get this
medicine Immediately from your druggist
1t costs but one dollar, and it is purely vege-
table and harmless. Owing to its great
strengthening and invigorating powers it is
the best medicine possible to take. 1t is the
prescription and discovery of DR.. Greene OF
"a Temple Place, Boston, Mass, the most
successful specialist in the cure of nervous
and chronic diseases, and the doctor can be
consulted free, personally or by letter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-27
THE HORROR OF 1T.
ONLY THOSE VINO HAZE EXPERI-
ENCED IT KNOW.
A Thrilling story Most Plainly and Graph
icaIly Told-Did You Ever Read Any
thing of Greater Interest?

The following communication from Mrs.
Minnie Miller, who resides at 8 Guthrie
Street, Fort Wayne, Ind, explains itself:
"For many years I was troubled with
indigestion and constipation. Three years
ago I became so weak and nervous that /
was complete physical wreck. 1 had
dizzy spells, palpitation of the heart and
numbness of my hands and feet.
"These attacks came often and each time
worse. My life was burden to me and a
trouble and worry to all my friends. | ex-
pected to die. At times l thought should
lose my mind My stomach was in such a
condition that / could eat nothing but a
very little of the lightest kind of food.
81 .ep was impossible. Every little noise
would startle me and would feel faint.
"No one can imagine the agony suffered
but those who are afflicted with nervous
ness. cannot describe the feeling in half
its horrors.
cat last I saw Dr. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy advertised, and
read the testimonials of cure OF some of
those who had been afflicted as | was, so
thought | would try it. Wonderful to re-
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come in? Every one either has gon
to bed or is going, and / am sure you
have kept Mr.. Allen up too loug a =
ready. What prO,racted tale has lie
been telling you, Mr.. Allen2"
eli has been giving me the history
of how he was struck by Lightning" l
answered; "and it is not often one has
the privilege of meeting a man who
has been through such an experience"
"And lived TO tell the tale? True.
But you ought to label me also among
your curiosities; for l don't believe
you have often met a woman who was
president of an electric insulator con
pany at twenty-nne, have you?"-Chas
X. Allen, IN Kate Field's WaShin gton