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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-11
MEXICO TAKES THE RIBBON,

The long disputed question as to
which Of the mountain peaks in North
America is the highest has at last
definitely settled. For many years
Mt. ST. Elias was thought to be the
highest, and after the purchase of
Alaska by this country we had no
doubt of it. Orizaba and Popocata-
petl were pretty high but they didn't
come up to st. Elias. i.
A few years ago the geodetic sur
veyors decided Orizaba was higher
than the peak with the unspellable
name and now we are told that st.
Elias must also bow to OrizOba. This
is the decision of our own govern
ment, but after all the loss is not ours,
for the discovery has been made that
st. Elias is not part of the United
states. According to recent surveys
made by our government coast and
geodlo survey service in Alaska,
which Is in charge of Mr.. John e. Nc
Grath of this city, the peak is flvo
miles inside Of the Canadian boun-
Diary.
Having lost st. Elias we may well
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-11

HOW'S THIS? Our Fall line Of
YOUTHS and childrens' overcoats-real
beauties-just received, at Stuarts.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-11
Dissolution Notice.

lood's pills cure all liver ills, 25c.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-11
10 the Ladies'.

Al.
Oa, "Ee axe pleasure in notifying my pat
batI @lu the ladies of this generally
nDslndn nave re-oponed my dressing
lhoo department, with Miss Cid
,eri SI oo.S a stylish and thoroughly ex-
Ia iuCeu b"s modiste, in charge. / will
ner Isoc' Tao IN few days, my ner trim
M fron, FROM New York City, who is
lrt in Orl ~. m the schools of Millinery
4 III the paris" of America.
Respectfully,
,NRs, y +, ToBRANs,
HI Millinery Establishment,
NO. 2OS East Broad st.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-11

~ r0m W necKWear, new handkerohiefs,
Oo,, !" ,'usSpenders, new shirts, complete
U'N 4 ~, ol half hose and underwear, in
\ wool aad cotton at
SHARPE d JORDAN's
datters and Furnishers,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-11

Epnepsy cured by DR., Niles Nor,Ino.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-11

IAosS S0 only music house in Texar-
hal gooSo WyeP $4,000 worth Of new mu,
/ rni,""a TvVuS Just arrived. New STYLES
RcordSoSn'. oanJos, mandolns. addles
lgs, elc O"'' '"mborines, strings, find
SAM S. FALK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
TO KEEP SHIFTS FROM SINKING
III tho Invention Fails In One Way 4,
WIN Act In Another.

An English mechanical genius ha.
devised method Of indicating and stop-
ping leak by the use OF compressed
air. He divides a ship into alright
compartments, fitted with doors provided
with packing material, and connected by
tubes with room on deck called the
"switchroom." in this room is a junction
chest supplied with compressed air from
fixed or portable compressors and so
arranged that the air can be delivered
10 any OF the compartments. Other tubes
lead from the compartments, from which
water can be forced out when required
and electric indicators are also connected
with the switch-room TO indicate the
accumulation OF water In any OF the
compartments. Should the vessel Spring
aleak." the indicator will show which
compartment is affected. so that the
compressed air may be forced In 10 drive
the water out.
The invention also includes the means
for indicating the position Of a sunken
ship, this being accomplished by means
OF a buoy connected TO coil Of rope
TO refoat the vessel diver can descend
and connect the junction chest with the
various compartments. so that by sup
plying compressed air the water will
be elected and the vessel foated. Other
objects OF the invention are tbs proven
ton Of fire and means for extinguishlng
the same. and also for ventilating the
cargo.-Boston Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20

the last Is All out thirty feet The water
cones dashing over the rocks in white.
! lc Ting, lacy bounds The frest Venetian
iace does not compare in VARIETY or beau
~ 10 the DELI ate tracsry OF this dancing,
naftinS daughter OF he for est. 'rhe frame
work Of this sver-changing picture In
nane or graceful ferns and nora OF most
deHcate hues, and the background or tan
hemiock, maple, oak and pine trees. The
pathway, II such II may be called. Is
rough indeed, but SO exquisite AMI varied
Is the scenery that one forgets TO be
weary, but is buoyed UP by the bracing
atmosphere and the cooling spray ifom
the falls The Pool OF Venus ard
"Diana's Bath" were very alluring In
their cool, crystal clearness, and VIC fafn
would have refreshed ourselves in their
limpid depths. but alas "tempus fugit"
so we pressed on to Join the rest OF our
party at the foot OF the falls: There we
found our dinners spread beneath the
branches OF an outrageous hemlock.
Our next stop was at Mr.. Bland Massie's
"Tyro' farm, where we were entertained
in hospitable old Virginia style. Mr.
Massie IL nothing II not a Democrat, and
rs ne IS 4 candidate for the legislature,
and will be elected, we congratulate Nir-
ginia on choosing one who will DO honor
to her legislative halls Mr.. Massie Is
farmer or we Oluen times, anu MS ihrn
is one of the rsrh-st and handsoraest In
the Old Dominion.
Next in turn We visited Three Springs"
the magnificent home OF Mrs. Pat Massie
where we were most cordially received
and entertained. We were very 10th TO
leave these hospitable Virginia homes
but sixteen miles stretched between
Three Springs" and Arlington. The road
was excellent, and we bowled along TO
our next stopping place. Colonel James
L. Hubards "ryebrooke" farm. and here
we were "wined and dined." IL took only
about an hour to reach Arlington, our
starting point, where we wound zip our
trip In watermelon feast. fitting final
10 our charming outing. To oil disciples
of Isaak Walton know OF no more en-
chanting grounds than Tye river, for
here trout fishing is at its very best.
EINNIM XOC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
Good Advice-Tnke 1t.

Keep your temper.
Never be in hurry.
Rather set than follow examples.
Perseyere against disbursements.
Rise early, and be an economist Of
time.
Maintain dignity without the appear
ance Of pride.
Never acqJiesce in immoral or per-
ricious opinions.
BE guarded in discourse, attentive and
slow TO speak.
Think noti ing in conduct unimportant
or Indifferent.
Employ leisure in study, and always
have some work in hand.
Be punctual and nethodical in bust
ness. and never procrastinate.
Preserve self possession, and do not be
talked out of-conViction.
BE not forward TO assign reasons to
those who have no right TO ask.
Manner Is something with everybody,
and everything with some.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20

men who ever drew sword In the de-
Tense OF his country.
The cannon Of his country pealed Stuart's
funeral knell-
His soldiers cheers rang in his ears as
Stonewall Jackson fell
Onward DER Ashby's grave swept wars
successful tide.
And Southern hopes were living yet
when Polk and Morgan died.
But ne the leader, on whose word those
captains loved to walt
The noblest, bravest. best Of all hath
found a harder fate;
Unscathed by shot and shell ne passed
Ger many n desperate field.
Oh! God, that he hath lived so long and
only lived to yield!
Along the war-worn wasted ranks that
loved him to the last.
With saddened face and weary pace the
vanquished chieftain passed.
Their own hard lot the men forgot; they
felt what his must be,
What thoughts in that dark hour must
ring the heart OF General Lee.
The manly cheek with tears were wet
the stately head was bowed
AS breaking from their shattered ranks
around his steed they crowd;
II did my best for YOU" twas all those
trembling lips could say
All. happy those whom death hath spared
the anguish Of to-day.
Weep on vlrginial Weep, these lives
given TO thy cause in vain.
These sons who live to wear once more
the Unions CALLING chain.
The homes whose light is quenched for
aye, the graves without a stone
The folded flag. the broken sword, the
hope forever flown.
Yet, raise thy head. fair land, thy dead
died bravely for the right
The folded flag is stainless still; the
broken sword is bright;
No blot is on their record found, no
treason soils thy famel
Weep thou thy dead with covered head,
we mourn our Englands shame.
Thomas X. Hoffman. Roanoke. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
SKETCH OF ROBERT r.. LEE.
Written by Thomas X. Hoffman, of
Roanoke. Va.

Robert e. Lee. one of virginia's nobiest
sons. was born in Stratford Westmore-
land county, Va. January 10, 1907. He
entered the military academy at West
Point In 1925 and graduated second in
his class Of forty-six In 1929. having
neither received a demerlt nor been rep
rimanded during that period. On his
graduation he was appointed second
lieutenant in the corps Of typographical
engineers. TO which branch, then as now,
the most distinguished graduates OF West
Point are assigned. In 1896 he was made
first lieutenant, and in 1888 captain Of
engineers. In 1874 he was a member Of
the board OF visitors for the West Point
Academy, and in 1S45 a member OF the
board of engineers. At the breaking out
OF the Mexican war Captain Lee was as
signed TO the Central Army in Mexico as
chief engineer under General Wool. His
services were OF the most important ma
ture. and. as is wen known. he won the
first compliments OF General Scott. who
was quick 10 recognize his brilliant quail
ties and selected him as one of his per-
sonal staff. He was probably compli-
mented by the commanding officer. Gen
eral Scott, more frequently than any one
else who took part I'm the Mexican war.
He became the special favorite or the
old hero who pronounced him the great
est military genius in America. Captain
Lee was thrice brevetted for his services
in Mexico. his last brevet september
j. 1s52 being TO that Of command of
the Military Academy at West Point.
He held this position not quite three
wears. and during that period greatly
improved the academy, notably charging
its courses of study and elevating IT 10
the rank equal to that of the best military
schools OF Europe He also heightened
the course OF study from three TO hVe
years.
In 1875 Colonel Lee was commissioned
lleutenant-colonei. fun rank in the Sc
ocnd cavalry. This regiment unquessio1-
ably had more ofIicres VINO afterwards be-
came famous than any other reSi ncnt
ever IN the service. Albert Sidney John
ston was colonel: Robert +. Lee, lieuten-
ant-colonel; William j. Hardy, senior ma
5or: George II. Thomas. junior maJo-;
Earl Van Dorm, senior captain, win
kirby Smith the next ranking captain,
and with Hood, Fitzhu.sh Lee, Johnson
Palmer and Stoneman among the .ieuten-
ants. In lS55 this regiment was sent 10
Texas. where for several years II was en-
gagged In continual warfare with the fierce
Indian tribes on that exposed frontier.
In 1859 Colonel Lee returned TO Washing
ton. and was stationed there during the
memorable John Brown raid at Harpcrs
Ferry. He commanded the battalion OF
marines which was sent TO that point.
Lieutenant j. f. II. Stuart acting as his
aide. When they arrived the insurgents
hho rereated 10 the fire engine house in
'he Armcry yard. where they had barri-
eaaed themselves and had kept up a de-
snitory hre on the town during the whole
afternoon. They had captured Colonel
wssninston ana other citizens end we're
Immediately surrounded the engine honss
with his marines and the next morninr
summoned John Brown to surrender
Vs0ssns himself Ia protect him and al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
GETTING 1T DONE.
How nm Experienced Husband Got BIZ
Wife to Mend His Clothes.

IT'S strange 1 can't get my wife 70
mend my clothes" remarked Mr. Bride
disgustedly. II asked her 10 sew the
buttons on this vest this mornins and
she has never tounched IT,"
you asked herr" observed Mr. Norris,
with a slight shrug OF his shoulders.
Yes. What else should ! doc"
You haven't been married very iong'
and perhaps you'll take a pointer from
me" remarked Mr.. Norris, with a father.
iy air Never ask a woman 20 mead
anything. That's fatal"
why. what do you mean"
do as | do. When I want % have
shirt mended. for instance. I take % ID
my hand and hunt up my wife Where
that rag bag. Mrs. Norrisr dsmanl
fercely.
what do you want the rag bas 'ofF
she says suspiciously.
" I want 10 throw this shirt away ~
all worn out I reply.
LET me see IT, she demands
"But put the garment behind n'
back
mo my dear I answered. Thefs
no use OF your attempting 10 DO an3'"'s
with 81. IL needs
LET me see IT,. she relterates
:" But it's all worn out. / tel you.
Now John. you give me that snnt'
she says In her most peremptory t0D''
II hand over the garment. Id
"Why John Norris" she cries WI"
womanly triumph. This IS a perie'
good shirt. All IL needs IS a new 10
band
and the cuffs are ragged. TOO 3
answer mildly.
land new wristbands and the ol'i'"
holes worked over she adds
"'Well. never mind what 10 nee1s'
don't intend you shall bother WIZ .
You'll only waste your time. Youu h,'.
get II 20 III In the neck. anyway tn'0"
in as final clincher.
That's just Ike your eStravasat ~,
she cries. I'm going 20 TX that tn. .,.
The idea OF throwing away PEREZ.
good garment I'll FIX IL so that you
never tell the difference And she 90
That's the way | get my clothes
ed" concluded Mr.. Norris. Just '. 80.
woman she can't DO anything, ana 4.
stand aside and gee how quickly
done. brooklyn Eagle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20

cipal Of the Academy you wish to at
tend, I think could do nothing better
than to repay you in this way. What do
you say to 1t. my boy?'
Howard could hardly speak. So great
was his Joy, he could not find words to
EXPRESS his gratitude. But the GENTLE
man would take no thanks. The next
week Howard accompanied Professor
Hallon back TO school, and he never
felt so proud as when he was first pro-
nounced pupil at Darwin Academy.
Howard pursued his course here, and
in few years was able TO enter col
Iege, where he graduated eventually
with the highest honors.
LAURA LEE CARTER,
Lexington, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20

The success OF Mrs. Annie NJ Beam,
OF McKeesport. Pa, in the treatment OF
diarrhoea In her children viii undoubtedly
be OF interest to manv mothers. She says:
II spent several weeks In Jamestown, Pa,
after the great food, on account OF my
husband being employed there. We had
several children with us. two OF whom
took the diarrhoea very badly. / got
some Of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
man. II cured both OF them. knew Of
several other cases where II was equally
successful. think II cannot be exceiled
and cheerfully recommend e." Twenty
I'VE and nifty cent bottles for sale by
Owens 3 Minor Drug Co.. p. n. sIaugh-
YER. y. p. Reeve 4 Co. and n. d. Fcrst-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS.
AFFECTIONS FOR THEIR PLEASURE
AND PROFIT.
Some Instructive as Well as Enjoyable
Reading for the Chiidren's Perusnl.
Father Times Letter.
SIR ours RETURN.

(St. Valentines Day, England, 1554)
TITS brave Sir Guy, of Revelstoke,
Has sailed the stormy sea,
TO find way to far Cathay,
With Captain Willoughby.
And In the hall at Revestoke.
Brave, though the Master roam
His dear ones wait TO hear his fate,
Or bid him: Welcome home!
For rumors run TO Revelstoke
OF how the frozen sea,
with crush and crack, in foe and pack.
Wrecked Captain Willoughby;
And how no more 10 Revelstoke.
Nor England's homes shall come
Those gallant men 10 hear again
The greeting: Welcome home!
But in the hall at Revelstoke,
The Lady Marjorie
Holds hope unpaled for him who sailed
With Captain Willoughby;
For faith is strong at Reyestoke,
Though angry seas may foam,
And Baby May is taught TO say
''Sir Guy, thou'rt Welcome homer
Slow speed the days at Revelstoke;
She smiles. though tearfully;
Choose. Baby Mine. thy valentine.
tAh. Captain WilloughbyD
The Saint shall come to Revelstoke,
Though far Sir Guy doth roam;
Now, who shall he-thy true love--be7"
Sir Guy, thou'rt Welcome home"
Hark, through the streets Of Revelstoke
Sound horse hoofs, hurriedlyl
Look forth, my pet we'll tidings yet
From Captain Willoughby"
Who comes. who comes to Revelstoke?
Rage, winds and thunder. foam;
Through cloud and shine. our Valentine
Rides for his Welcome home!
The brave Sir Guy Of Reveistoke
Filings high his Baby May
Safe home. dear wife. thro' death to
life,
Poor Captain WilloughbyD
. o, happy day at Revelstokel
No more the seas Wen roam.''
Our Guy is here; quick. Baby dear
'Sir Guy. thourt Welcome homer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
FROM FATHER TIMES.
A Contribution Of Merit From Club
Member.

Member.
Dear Boys and Girls:
It gives me great pleasure to tell you
that the Club has formally begun work,
end that the first Of its members to con-
tribute original sketches are Misc Laura
Lee Carter, Lexington, Va, and Mr..
Thomas r. Hoffman, Roanoke. Va, both
Of which appear on this sheet to-day,
and are admirably written. 1 wish TO ex-
plain to you again why the prizes are
given ard what ars the conditions OK
membership In the Cluo. III ofuer 10
become a member either you or your pa
rents must subscribe for the Sunday
Times. Upon receipt OF a letter or pos
tai cnrd from you statir that you de-
sire to become member OF the Club. L
will forward you by mail a badge con-
sl,ting OF blue and white satin button.
upon which 4. the Club monogram. You
will then be expected TO contribute from
time to time original sketches. stories,
puzzles. etc. and on January LIST the boy
or girl who has sent the greatest number
Of acceptable articles for publication will
be given n five dollar gold piece the one
standing second I'm the number Of desra-
bic contributions will receive n gold but
ton similar In design to the Club badge,
and the third on the list will receive a.
copy of the celebrated English Chatter
box. In addition to these a prize, con-
ssting OF a handsome silver watch. will
be given TO the boy and girl sending me
the largest number Of Club members
Now, is that perfectly clear? II not write
and tell me what you do not understand
and l will let you know all about II by
mail. To-day mail badges to the fol-
lowing:
James Cabell.
Georgia Mcdonald.
Jennie Mcdonald
Laura Lee Carter.
Walter Booth.
Dudley K. Johnston.
Nellie Starrett.
Pearla Scott
Thomas Hoffman.
Adde Davis.
Chiidren's hours from this date will be
as usual-Mondays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays. $50 TO 1870 A. NJ. Come TO
see me. FATHER TINES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
HORSES AND HORSEMEN.
THE TUCKAHOB FARMERS CLUB
MEETS At CHATswORrH.
A brilliant Season on the rurf-Death OF
Katy Peass-saic OF BraDcbwood ana b.
John-Netes From Acca stock Farm

LTHOUGH o pc
Rod Of intei sc
financial jepres
zion XII s { 5
through )ut the
Union. yet In the
turf ar >na the
racing furnished
by the prominent
running and trot-
ting horse asso-
Citations has been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
How He Enioys IL.

Mr.. Johnson: How Is your HUSBAND
Mrs. Deserter: Enjoying bad heal"
thank you" -
Mr.. Johnson: How can he envoy 0A'
health?" ...,e
Mrs. Deserter: "IIe Is on the pens'n
iist."-Daily American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20

The attention OF cur readers Is esns.
20 the advertisement OF the trustee
sale Of the stock Of books and siationeg
ct eo7 east Main street. This II re-
opportunity to supply your library |"
airline cost Of books.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20

Mr.. John p. Branch. Of this city. Ia,
sold to Richmond parties the brown.
pacing gelding Branchwood. AS, foaied
In 1855. by Woodburn HAmblstouian. dam
Bale. breeding untysesd. BrAnchuood took
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
The Hereditary Bootiack.

The venerable countess of Rothes.
who has just died, had the right to
perform a ceremony on any occasion
when the sovereign of Scotland visited
the kingdom of Fife which might
have given her the title of hereditary
grand bootjack." By an old feudal
custom the head of the Rothes family
when the king returned to Falkland
palace from the hunt had to pull OF
the royal boots and invest the royaI
feet in ease-giving slippers. Royalty
does not often visit Fifeshire nova
days, but when the queen paid her
first visit to the Tay bridge the countess
claimed and was allowed her ancient
privilege. A small temporary plat
form was erected by the side of the
railway few miles from Coupar Fife.
and here the royal train stopped for a
few minutes. Her majesty shook
hands with the countess and the lat
ter handed pair of sewed slippers to
the queen, the act of taking off the
royal boots being understood to be
covered by the presentation of the
slippers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12

In THE current arena is an able and
interesting article by Thos. L. Brown,
on the subject of Rent" It descends
deeply into the subject of economy, but
the way of the reader is Illuminated bv
chart which shows the shifting of
what is described as the trent line"
and the growth of the "unearned incre-
ment, +" with the various causes for the
shifting and the growth. Italso proves
that all things and all conditions con-
spire for the good OF the landlord and
that the conspiracy can be defeated only
by his greed as class.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
ABORiGINES AND COPPER.
An Interesting Discovery of Tools in Il.
Keweenaw Copper Mines

An Interesting Discovery of Tools in the
Keweenaw Copper Mines.
A peninsula called Keweenaw point,
jutting into Lake Superior from the
southern shore toward the northeast,
is famous as the center of a vast cop
per mining industry Last year the.
mines produced no less than los, 566,0Ga
pounds Of refined copper, and it is eeti-
mated that during the next year the
production will be increased by a4
least 20 per cent.
Mr.. E. B. Hinsdale, who contributes
to the latest bulletin of the American
Geographical society an article on the
subject, has much that is interesting
to say about the numerous prehistoric
mines which have been found in this
region, says the Scientific American.
These ancient mines, judging from
their extent, must have been worked
for centuries. Who the workers were
no one can tell. They seemed to have
known nothing of the smelling OF cop
per, for there are no traces of molten
copper What they sought were pieces
that could be fashioned by cold ham
mering into useful articles and orna-
ments. They understood the use of
fire in softening the rocks to ena BILE
them to break away the rock from the
masses of copper They could not
drill, but used the stone hammer
freely. IL
More than ten carloads of stone ham
mers were found in the neighborhood
Of the Minnesota mine. In one place
the excavation was about fifty feet
deep, and at the bottom were found
timbers forming scaffolding, and a
large sheet of copper was discovered
there. In another place, in one of the
old pits, was found mass of copper
weighing forty-six tons. At another
place the excavation was twenty-s1x
feet deep.
In another opening, at the depth of
eighteen feet, a mass of copper weigh
ing over six tons was found, raised
about five feet from it's native bed by
the ancients and secured on oaken
props. Every projecting point had
been taken off, so that the exposed
surface was smooth. Whoever the
workers may have been, many centu-
ries must have passed since their mines
were abandoned. The trenches and
openings have been filed up, or nearly
so. Monstrous trees have grown over
their work and fallen to decay, other
generations of trees springing up.
When the mines were rediscovered,
decayed trunks of large trees were ly-
ing over the works, while a heavy
growth of live timber stood on the
ground.