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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
BOOMING THE FAIR.
An Example Well Worthy Of Texar
kana's Emulation.

We have, on every reasonable pre-
text, urged upon our people the great
necessity for keeping alive our local
Fair Association and by some prscti-
cal means perpetuating our annual
far and exposition. We have been
impelled to this action by the firm
conviction that the dissolution of our
local Fair Association, at this particu-
lar time, when the city has just fully
emerged from the gloom of long con-
tinued financial depression all over the
South, and sees for the first time in
years the light of renewed prosperity,
would be distinct loss to every local
business interest and misfortune to
both city and people. To announce
an evil without prescribing remedy
is an altogether useless proceeding,
hence submit to the citizens of
Texarkana the excellent plan, which
the people of Shreveport, La, in a po-
sition precisely similar to that of Tex
arkana, have so successfully adopted
in securing a revival of their local tair
association and continuation of its
annual fair and exposition. This plan,
which we heartily recommend to our
own people, was proposed at call
meeting of Shreveports citizens, on
recent date, and is set forth in the fol-
lowing account of said meeting:
A meeting of citizens in favor of
holding fair next fall was held we'd
nesday night at the Board of Trade.
Mr.. Ben Holman presided and Mr..
S. B. johnson acted as secretary. In
the absence of Chairman S. B. Hicks,
unavoidably detained, and Secaetary
G. d. Hicks, who is in Natchitoches
attending the State Press Convention.
1t was announced that the fair Asso-
citation is willing and ready to permit
the citizens to hold fair next fall, and
will give the use of the grounds and
all buildings, in consideration of being
relieved of all responsibilities and ex-
penses, and that the profits, if any,
arising therefrom be applied to the
payment of interest due ON mort
gage claim held against the associa-
ton. This proposition could not be
more liberal and elicits the hearty
commentator of the people.
After brief preliminaries in explain
alton, it was agreed that the sum of
$4,000 should be subscribed as loan
and be paid as may be demanded.
This loan is intended as guarantee
against and possible loss, and is pre-
scribed as plain business PROPOSE
ton. 1t is probable that only a frac-
ton Of the lone may be needed, and
should the fair be a financial success
the loans will be returned to to each
subscriber.
The plan suggested is plain and
practicable, and gives every citizen an
opportunity to contribute to the sue
cess which must follow unity and har-
mony, combined with business dis
cretion and energy.
The sum subscribed last night as
loan aggregate $2,500"
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
To Brace Up

the system after Ola Grippe,' pneu-
monia, fevers, and other prosrating
acute diseases; to build up need flesh
and strength, and to restore health
and vigor when you feel "run down"
and used up, the best thing in the
world is Doctor Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. 1t promotes all the
bodily functions, rouses every organ
into healthful action, pnri1es and en-
riches the blood, and through it
cleanses, repairs, and inyigorates the
entire system.
For the most stubborn Scrofulous,
Skin or Scalp Diseases, Dyspepsia,
Biliousness and kindred ailments, the
discovery" is the only remedy that's
guaranteed. If II doesn't benefit or
cure, you have your money back.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
Physicians Have Found Out

That a communicating and foreign ele-
ment in the blood, developed by indi-
gestion, is the cause of rheumatism.
This settles upon the sensitive sub
cutaneous coverings OF the muscles
and ligaments of the joints, causing
constant and shifting pain, and aggre-
eating as calcareous, chalky deposit
which produces stiffness and distor-
ton of the joints. No fact, which ex-
perience has demonstrated in regard
to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, has
stronger evidence to support than
this, namely, that this medicine OF
comprehensive uses checks the formi-
dablc and atroclous disease, nor is il
less positively established that it is
preferable to the poisors often used to
arrest it, since the medicine contains
only salutary ingredients. 1t is also a
signal remedy for malarial fevers, con-
stipation, dyspepsia, kidney and blad-
der ailments, debility and other disor-
ders. See that you get the genuine.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
Dancing Academy.

Prof James and Lady will open 0
dancing academy at the Tilson hall,
on Thursday, May 18th, for the benefit
Of ladies and gentlemen, Misses and
Masters, in all the fashionable parlol
and ballroom dances, reversing in all
The round dances. Parents sending
their children 10 US may rely upon
our strict attention in dancing and de.
pertinent. Glass hours 4 and s p. m.
Ladies, Misses and masters at p. m
gents at s p. m. Terms, $5 for 10
lessons. Payable on Let lesson. Sat
isfaction guaranteed. 5-S-lwk.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
A TERRIBLE DEED.

One Of the most fearful and horrible
deeds of personal vengeance ever COM
lnitted In the South was that in which
Mrs. Frank Hughes, o wealthy aud
beautiful young matron Of Toccoo,
Ca, was the victim OF u veritable
human tigrcss, in the person of Mrs.
Fannie Denhan, who at one time was
a well known figure in the social cir
cles of Tuccoa, but owing to alleged
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
The Rate Will be Granted.

From an official Of the road, whose
name the Beacon Is not allowed to
print, IL was learned that Camden
would be granted the one fare pas
senger rate for round trips IN this
territory during the Summer months,
as per the request of the Merchants
Committee made last week.
The information is that the rate
Will be granted on and after June LIST,
and viii hold good until further
notice.
The merchants should commence
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
Extraordinary Sale Of Umbrellas and
Hosiery at the New York Store.

Commencing Friday, April 21st, we
place on sale our entire stock Of la
dies silk umbrellas at the following
prices 200 silk umbrellas, worth
$1.50, for $1.00; 150 silk umbrellas,
worth $500, for $500; all our $3.50
umbrellas for $2.75; all our $4.00 UNI
brellas for $500; all our $500 umbrel-
las for 1895; all our 5000 umbrellas
for $4'75.
100 doz. Misses fast black French
ribbed hose, regular made, worth 25c,
for 15c. O'DwYER q AHERN,
4-21-8t Jobbers and Retailers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
DR.. Milos Nerve and Liver pills. 90 dOsesa5 cts,

We could throw in few new-fan-
gled French phrases to describe our
goods, but common people like us
couldn't understand them. Our goods
speak for themselves. If you can buy
the same goods cheaper elsewhere you
will be foolish to buy from the Stuarts.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12

Can you think Of anything more
convincing than the promise that is
made by the proprietors Of Or. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy? 1t is this; "If we
can't cure your Catarrh, wen pay you
$500 In cash.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will serve ice cream and cake every
Saturday afternoon and evening, DUR
ing the summer, commencing April
29th. The proceeds will be used to-
ward buying carpets and furniture
for new church. 4-21-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12

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. II
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
Notions.

Every kind and variety of novelties
and notions, at Mrs. H.. Il. Torrans'
popular Millinery establishment. eliot
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-12
ORDER! WORK! TONE

broades
which especially that which the
day life
talent always the
industry Decision
T possess the ability achieve honorable and conspicuous success
"c you'd place themselves in fortunes
] ambition not the only quality REQUISITE success men rarely asi %
@ part the practical affairs of the world in any department. @ you
Hoping dreaming VIII not win H.
AcVH31 EFFORT and push will a certainty.
Q people practical in their tastes and modes
Educational methods themselves
old Greek philosopher d what should
a
very needed life Money education
'"oCah expense but Investment
One Hundred and Ten Students
@ Pn enrolled ct Bants College Since January @ 1898 and s
willing be built at homo leXar
NAM" respectfully,
G. l.. BRYANT.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
Our Most Remarkable Plant.

The most remarkable plant found
growing in the United States is that fra
gile and paradoxical wonder, the snow
plant =" of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
It is known to the botanist as sarcodes
sanguines, meaning "bloody or blooded
flesh" Nothing in the giant line was
ever more exquisitely beautiful than this
rosy, snow tinted botanical oddly,
which has been likened to crowned
hyacinth.
1t grows to height of from eight to
twenty inches, each separate bract, scpal
and mi nature bell being frosted as deli
cately as though done by the ice king
himself. Although the whole translucent
spike is flushed with rose and carmine,
the petals are the richest and most
brilliant parts of the flower, which
is FIVE parted, each open bell plainly
disclosing the little frosted stamens and
pistils.
Floriculturists of the Pacific slope
have made many unsuccessful attempts
to cultivate the new plant, the bulbs
being too brittle to stand transplanting
and the seeds refusing to grow. Botan-
lists once gave it as their opinion that the
plant would not survive below the line
of perpetual snow, but this idea has late
ly been proven erroneous. One thing Is
certain, however, it makes its early
growth while covered with many feet Of
snow, blooming as soon as the icy cover
ing is penetrated Troy Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
COUTURE CLUBS.

Girls who cannot afford maids or fire.
ouent trips to the hairdresser are form
ing "coiffurc clubs,' writes Dorothy
Maddox in the St. Louis Republic.
Whimsical as the idea may appear to
outsiders, the young women are them
selves in thorough earnest Every men,
Der when initiated pledges herself to
contribute at the monthly meeting of the
club at least one couture hint. This she
may beg, borrow or steal from whatever
source she pleases, but the idea must be
forthcoming when fellowmembers meet
to compare notes.
Each girl hands in to the secretary her
written suggestions for dressing the hair,
which is read aloud and commented
upon by the club critics. The most
feasible idea, or the one at least which
seems to be the most popular, is selected
and given into the hands of the girl
whose turn it is to play the role of hair
dresser, while another volunteers to sub
nit her tresses to the ''new styles. !"
Members gather around the fair amateur,
and carefully scan the work as it pro-
ceeds.
At one meeting fluffy effects are sought
after; at the next only smooth and satin
like locks are given attention. In this
way chic couture modes are developed
for the morning negligee, the tailor
made costume and the evening frock.
It is said that the ''coiffure club is
going to have great run as morning
diversion at summer resorts.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
The Haidah Indians.

At Victoria, British Columbia, there
are many Haidah Indians from the
Queen Charlotte Islands who came down
the Gulf of Georgia in canoes hewn from
single cedar trees and capable of hold
ing a hundred persons. The Haidah
women, like the women of Alaska, wear
pieces of bone or pearl stuck through
their lower lips. They are clever
workers, making ornaments of chased
silver and baskets of birch fibre, woven
closely enough to hold water. The
Haidahs also carve polished columns OF
coal slate, soft when first cut, but hard
ening on exposure to the air. The
figures are bears, crows, frogs, and
lizards. They have a curious mythical
bird called the thunder bird, which,
when he flaps his wings, makes thunder,
and when he winks his eye, lightning.
They are great gamblers, using round
polished sticks of yew, sometimes inlaid
with bits Of pearl. The sticks are shut
fed under covering of cedar bark, the
gamblers grooming a low chant tue
while. They will gamble away all they
possess and, become SO much absorbad
that they ST through whole day an;;
night without food. As warm clothing
they wear blankets woven Of dogs hair.
--[San Francisco Chronicle.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced IN the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
g. Its excellence is due 10 its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of apertect lax
alive; ehectuAlIy cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches am. teyers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it Is man
ufactured by the California Rig syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs:
and being we'll informed, you WIZ nos
accept any substitute if offered.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
FATE OF WOMEN IN CHINA.

Women of position in China are
allowed no social intercourse with any
men except those who are nearly related
to them, writes A. Tying Howe. They
may, however, receive and return the
visits of female friends, going out in
tightly closed sedan chairs borne by
Coolies Tea and little cakes are al-
ways offered to visitors, good deal of
gossip is INDUCED in, and new clothes
and jewels are displayed. Diamonds are
not worn, but most rich women own
large numbers Of beautiful pearls and
many jade ornaments. Their ordinary
daily occupations consist Of the direction
of household matters, spinning flax, and
.embroidering their dainty little shoes.
In the evening they tell stories IA favorite
diversion of all Chinese, both old aid
young), sing ballads, and play domlnoes.
IL every rich mans house the family
circle is a. very large one, for not only
DO his sons bring home their wives, but
i: number of poor relations are sure to
form part of the group. If man has
no son Of bis apwn. be adopts at least
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
ne: poor relations are always plenty,

one; poor relations are always plenty,
and in China public opinion forces
wealthy men to take care of them; the
larger their fortunes, the more relatives
must they support. 1t is not uncommon
to pay the expenses of two hundred, but
some of these would be pcnsoned off,
and invited to remain-at distance.
Among the very poor people, women
do the toughest and hardest kinds of
work, laboring in the fields, and even
breaking stones on the roads. China
tries to make of them mere beasts of
burden, and of their richer sisters help
less puppets. In theory they are all
most inferior beings, scarcely possessed
of reasoning powers, but practically, as
| have tried to show, their influence in
the country is, though unacknowledgcd.
very great, while they win the love and
command the respect of all those who
really learn to know them.- New York
Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
DRESSING THE HAIR.

Plain parted hair can be worn only by
women who have d calm serenity of
countenance aud a gracious dignity of
figure, for somehow it makes every line
and wrinkle plainly visible and makes
short woman look dumpy. But a
slight fringe with the hair parted behind
it is generally becoming and very be-
witching Fortunately, most women
have wholesome horror Of the pompa.
dour for it is fashion very few faces
can stand. If you wear bang keep it.
in soft, light curls. There is nothing
more ridiculous than a riotous brush of
frizzes, iuvoluntarily reminding one of
hastily screwed-up curl papers. There
and that is the curling iron, unless you
have gray hair Heat spells the color of
gray hair If you will only make the
best of your hair you are bound to make
the best of your face.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
HORSES FOND OF WOMEN.

Not long ago muscular, 2O0-pound
man, with his wife beside him, was driv-
ing fast, high-spirited horse, harnessed
to a light wagon. The horse pulled very
hard, and at last, tired out, the driver
handed over the reins to his companion,
saving, "Hold on to this beast for a
minute, if you possibly can, so that
may rest my arms Accordingly, the
woman took the reins, and no sooner had
she done so than the horse stopped pull
ing, slackened his pace and became
calm and obed:ent. But when the man
resumed control the animal Immediately
began to pull and to fight against the
bit as hard as ever. A second time the
woman took the horse in hand as before,
he submitted at once, and under her
guidance he trotted gently along till
their destination was reached.
Another case that fell under my OBJ
servation is the following: A gentleman
who is a good shot and an expert tennis
player, but who has no "faculty' for
horses, drove out with his daughter, a
delicate girl of fourteen. Their steed,
a very strong, mettlesome animal, soon
began to plunge and pull. Unable to
control him otherwise, the driver, in a
moment of evaporation, struck the horse
with a whip, the result being that he
nearly ran away. At this the child
began to cry, for she loved the animal
and could not bear to see him abused.
"Here, take him, then,'' said her father,
handing her the rcins. At once the
horse detected the new driver, his anger
and fear began to subsde, and few
soothing words from the girl-driver COM
pleted the conquest.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
EThe Smallest Bird.

It is said that the smallest bird in the
world is the "Pajaro Mosca," or fly bird,
of Cuba. 1t is one of the family of hum
ming birds, and much more diminutive
than any species found in the United
States. A pair of these tiny creatures,
and the only pair known to be in captlv-
ity, are now on exhibition in New York.
They were brought to this country few
days ago by Seno1s Pubillones, who con,
trolls the circus privileges of Cuba, and
is familiarly known as the Little Bar
num-" AS these birds are so small, and
fly with incredible swiftness, it is almost
impossible to capture them, and this
pair was taken quite by accident. A
iaborer CHANGED to discover the nest
while the birds were fledglings, and he
covered it with bottomless cage, until
they were large enough to get along with
out their parents. They are fed with
honey diluted with water, and polse
themselves over the dish on their wings,
while they thrust their long bills into the
mixture. II Picayune.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
Victoria's Lamprey Pie.
A Gloucester correspondent telegrap

A Gloucester correspondent telegraphs:
An ancient custom in this county of
sending annually a la,mprey pie so to the
since 1880, will this year be revived,
Her Majesty having consented, through
the Lord High Steward of Gloucester, to
accept the gift, which will be dispatched
on Wednesday. Gloucester used to be
famous for lampreys, and in old times
royal proclamations were occasionally
issued forbidding their sale at more than
Is. each. 1t was the custom of the Cor
poration of Gloucester to present the
Sovereign at Christmastide, as token
of loyalty, with a lamprey pie, which
was sometimes costly gift, lampreys at
that season being scarcely procurable at
a guinea apiece. The Severn is noted
for this fish, and Gloucester for its
neculiar mode Of cooking them. 1t is
said that an excessive meal of Gloucester
lampreys cost Henry ], bis l1fe.-lLon-
don Telegraph.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
PANNIERS COMING.

Scarcely has the panic created by the
crinolne subsidized, than we are threat
ened with panniers. In these days of
cxaggcration who shall say whether they
may not develop into farthingales3 At
present the sole indication is a slight
fullncss on the hips; but it is whispered
by those in authority that these folds
will be increased in the near future to
unmistakabe panniers. AS a rule, the
latter are sipgularly ungraceful, more
especially if the wearer thereof is short
and not particularly slender. Short
women, be it observed, are generally
addicted to bunchy style of dress
lChicago Herald.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
A FRONTIER MOTHER.

Not far from Oak Bar, Oregon, d
woman lately made a heroine Of herself
with her little gun in front of a child
seeking panther that her dog had freed.
On hearing the growing and the row
she dropped her stitches, picked up a
rifle, took a good aim and at the first fire
brought down the brute. Then she
hurried with her children to the mining
camp where her husband worked, fear
Ing that the panther had mate prowling
not far away. 1t is believed that she
saved the children from the terrible fate
that befeIl another child over year ago
rear the same place. u New York World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
1t will Take Forty Years More.

The area OF the United States, ex-
elusive Of Alaska, is 3,0o0.O 600 square
miles. Over 100 surveyors are now en-
ployed in surveying and preparing maps
of the country, and about one-iitth OF
the whole area has already been sur
veyed during the ten years in which thu
work has been in progress. About co.
900 square miles are annually surveyed,
and it Is estimated that it will re iuire
forty years more to complete tho map
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
"Out OF Sight Is Old.

The average man Of to-day. familiar
with modern slang, no doubt regards
the phrase "out of sight" as of COMPARE
lively recent origin. It seems that
Dickens, however, used these words in
the interview between Squeers and Mrs
Sliderskrew in Nicholas Nickleby."
Where the former Is solacing the old
bag on what she had suffered at the
hands of Arthur Gride, he is made to
say: More than even. Slider; you d
have been even with him If he'd got
married; but, with the disappointment
besides, you're long way ahead-out
Of sight, Slider, gu te out of sight"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
August
Flower %

am Post Master here and keep
a Store. Ihave kept August Flower
for sale for some time. I think it is
splendid medicine" E. A. Bond,
P. M, Pavilion Centre, N. Y.
The stomach is the reservoir.
IF it fails, everything fails. The
liver, the kidneys, the lungs, the
heart, the head, the blood, thenerves
all go wrong. If you feel wrong,
look to the stomach first. Put that
right at once by using August
Flower. 1t assures a good appetite
and a good digestion.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02
THE LADIES.
DRESSING PRETTY NECk9,

1t is frequently noticeable that the
slender woman covers her neck with illu-
sion when wearing low-cut dress, but
even beautiful neck is often more lovely
if fitted over with a seamless yoke Of
transparent or semi transparent material
A tiny edge of rutfle may finish the yoke
at the neck, or it may be drawn full with
dainty narrow ribbon, or, again, it
may sim ply disappear under a necklace
-LSt. Louis Star Sayings.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-02

A statistican who has been looking
into the matter OF divorce has found
that the proportion Of divorces TO popu-
lation is least in IrcIan!-only one d.
vorce TO every 42o, coo inhabitants. In
the United States the proportion OF
d 7orces is omiDously large, sSsTl to
every 100000 population, TIL largest
known in fact, save in Japan, the
figures for that happy empire be nS
COS. As divorces to every 100, 900 hopula'