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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
+cg 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.
ITS excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
atiye; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
aud permanently curing constipation.
Il has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
svery 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 Fig Syrup
%. 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., 1893-12-15
Notice.

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will have a bazaar of Fancy Goods
and Novelties, about the 18th Of De-
cember, for the benefit of their church.
They have been very busily engaged
the last six months in making all kinds
Of Fancy Work, aprons, etc, also two
beautiful silk quilts. They will also
have lot of dressed dolls. AS each
lady has been trying to outdress her
neighbor's doll, we may expect to see
the finest dressed babies in tho city.
A complete doll house will be on ex-
hibition in a couple Of weeks at Rob-
inson's drug store.
All kinds Of toys for children, all
sorts Of feather, wood, laquer and
novelties, small pieces Of bric-a-brac
and vaces suitable for mantel, cabinet
and table decoration, porcelain table
wares, saucers, teapots, glove and
handkerchief boxes, in fact every
thing suitable for holiday or birthday
gifts.
We cordially invite the ladies Of
the town to give us a call and exam
inc our novelties,
TIE LADIES GUILD.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
A Noted london Monument.

The monument erected in London
between 1871 and 1877 TO recall the
great fire was original with Sir Chris
topher Wren, but was not carried out
according to his intention. lie pro-
posed that bronze flames should issue
from the loopholes Of the shaft aud
that the top should carry phGpix to
represent London risen from its own
ashes. Sir Christopher gave up the
phoenix because he feared the pressure
of the wind on its outstretched wings
and argued that the meaning Of the
emblem would be lost at 30 great a
height He then proposed q colossal
statue Of Charles IL. for the crowniDg
piece, and found the monarch by no
means ayerse. For some reason the
plan was changed and II bronz vase
from which bronze flames issue was
hoisted to the porilous height,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
Died.

At the homo of Mr.. James Dillard-
one and one-half miles east from this
city, on Wednesday evening, Mr..
Dooly, aged father of Mrs. Dillard.
The deceased was one Of the pio-
neer settlers of this county and had
lived in the vicinity of Tcxalkana
from the earliest days Of its existancc.
lie died at an advanced age respected
by all who know him.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from the billiard residence yesler-
day. Interment at State Line Gene
terry. The DEMOCRAT extends condol
once to the bereaved family.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
Mokieska.

This great Shakespearian artist ap-
peared at Ghio's, opera house last eve-
ming in her favorite character, LADY
Macbeth" with Otis Skinner, one Of
the ablest leading men in America, in
the title role. The event was one of
great interest to the drama-loving
public of Texarkana, which was gath
cred, en- masse, to witness the produc.
ton. To add garlands to ModJeskO's
crown as "Queen of the Shakespearian
realm" would be like carrying Goals to
Newcastle, while any attempt at de-
scribing the reading of her lines or
portrayal of her characters, would in
deed be gliding refined gold" AS a
true impersonator her delineaIions are
vivid, full of native fire and drawn by
natures own hand, Her support
this season, is up to the highest stan
dard of excellence, both in numbers
and material. The opera house, as was
expected, oontaineu large and thor
oughly appreciative audience, whose
frequent outbursts of applause were
sufficient testimonials of appreciation
and approval The ono subject for
regret is that Nine. Modjeska is not
more inclined to the cultivation of
friendly acquaintance and relationship
Of southern audiences, among whom
are hosts of her warmest admirers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
HIGHLY SENSATIONAL.
Ihe Hawaiian Discussion in The
House Promises Sensational
DEVELOPMENTS.

The Hit resolution, calling on the
administration for official information
concerning the real status of affairs be-
tween the United States and Hawaii
together with official correspondence
relating thereto, has finally succeeded
in passing the House. The amend.
ment put on the resolution by which
construction and communication from
Blaine as secretary of State to Minis
ter, is liable TO lead to sensational de-
yelopments. In fact it is stated that
there is not letter of instruction or
communication from Blaine to Stevens
in the State department. That the
letters request for instruction and ill.,
structions themselves that passed be-
tween the minister and the then sec
retary of State, as shown in statement
made by the former, are not to be
found.
What has become of the record
showing this is not known. The re-
pubhcans are much confused over this
report from the State department.
The Democrats are jubilant over it,
asserting that the absence Of records
showing Blaine's instructions to Stew
ems is conclusive that it was a conspir-
acy to overthrow the Hawaiian gov
ernment The Democratic members
of the house on the foreign committee
are smiling, but are not at all COM
muniCative about matter, saying that
it is probably best to go very slow
when the character of a dead man
may become involved.
Senator Vest came to his feet to- day
in reply to the structures of Senator
Frye of Maine on the administration
because of its course on the Hawaiian
matter. Senator Frye took occasion
in his remarks to criticize Mr.. Blount
very severely and denounced some of
his statements as untrue. Senator
Vest eulogized Mr. Blount, as did
Senator Gordon in a speech afterward
and Senator Frye admitted that per-
haps he had gone too far in his de-
nunciation of the statement Of Mr..
Blount. Senator Vest in his closing
remarks said that he opposed any in
reference in Hawaiian matters, that
our policy should be one of "hands
Off" All Democratic senators agree
with the closing remarks Of Senator
Vest. There is no doubt that all the
democrats are lining up with the ad-
ministration on this matter. The at
titude of the Republicans and their
bitterness in discussing the matter has
contributed very largely to the demo-
cratic unanimity on the subject.
Senator Morgan has made no speech
as yet, but to-day he went to the state
department to confer with the Secre-
tary and it is expected he will have
something to say from the admins
tration standpoint in a day or
two.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
Metal for Bridges.

Another most valuable series of in
vestigations in regard to the metal
best adapted for the construction of
bridges has been made by the Aus
trian Society of Engineers. Some
two hundred and sixteen mechanical
tests were made by the committee
having the matter in hand to deter
mine the quality Of wrought iron, Of
basic, Bessemer and basic open-hearth
steel, the conclusion being that the
latter excels all the others in resist
ance to mechanical attack and dlstor-
ton.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
CIGARETTE TAX INCREASED
Internal Revenue Tariff Changes
Add 81, 100000 to the Gov
ernment Income.

Just before adjournment, on Wed.
nesday evening, the Ways and Means
committee ordered the new Tariff
Bill to be reported to the House on
Tuesday, the 10th, instant.
AT the meeting on Tuesday morn
ing the majority will submit to the
Republican members of the commit
tee copies of its report on the tariff
bill. The Republicans at that time
may have their minority report to
present, or they may want few days
until they have time to examine the
report of the majority.
Between now and Tuesday Char
man Wilson will prepare the report
and it will be submitted to the MAJOR
ity members of The committee from
time to time until approved and ready
to present. The bill which has been
completed is the customs portion on
ly The time of its consideration in
the House has not been determined
upon, but the probabilities seem to
be that it cannot be reached before
the holidays.
The postponement of a Democratic
caucus Oh the ground that the inter-
nal revenue bill was not compeleted
indicates that the customs bill will
not be taken up until the internal rev.
enne bill is reported to the House. 1t
is said by the Democratic members
that the subcommittee on internal
revenue will not work but this por-
tion of the bill until after Chairman
Wilson finishes his report.
The internal revenue features are
now in such shape that the sub-com-
mittee does not care to proceed, and
it is necessary for all the majority
members to consider the bill before
further progress can be made. That
is the majority must determine wheth-
er the income tax must be special or
general before much further progress
can be made. The cirgarette sched-
ule of the customs bill was increased
today for the purpose of allowing an
increase of internal revenue taxes on
cigarettes. 1t is thought that the in
crease will yield about $4,5o0000 rev.
enue from this source.
Some changes were made In the
bill, as follows; Common soap made
duliable at 20 per cent; flax netting
made dutiable at 80 per cent, was 25;
still wines in casks not changed as to
rates, but proviso added that no
such wines shall pay more than 100
per cent; internal revenue tax on ci-
garettes raised from so cents to $3.50
per pound on cigarettes in paper
wrappers to take effect after the 1st,
day of July, 1894; aluminium, raised
from Is to 25 per cent. wire schedule
classification 80 changed SO as to make
it inclnde certain drill rods and need
10 rods which will raise their rate
from 80 to 35 per cent.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
PENSION FRAUDS EPIDEMIC

WASHINGTON, d, c., Dec. l4,-It
seems to be fact that there IS an cpl
demic of crimes against the pension
laws or the special agents of the pen
sion bureau are more vigilant than
formerly, This statement was made
by an official today, who, in eSplana-
nation Of tit, said during the last six
months there had been several times
as much rascalily uncovered as dur
ing any other half year in the history
Of the Office. Tennessee and Louisia-
M are lust now receiving the atten-
ton of the officials, aud it is said that
in the former state condition of af-
fairs has been discovered that promis-
es TO develop into something approach
ing the magnitude of the Buffalo
frauds. Neither the name of the at
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
TEXARKANA ARKANSAS FRIDAY EVENING" DECEMBER 15 1893

torneys, nor even that of the city
would be given for publication for
fear of injuring the government case,
but when the game is bagged all of
the facts will be given out. Several
examiners from other fields viii at
once be sent to Tennessee to work up
the cases. In Louisiana there is also
an investigation in progress that
promises big results.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
A Tonic that oulets tho Nerves.

A Tonic that 0ulets the Nerves.
Not all the sedatives and nerve
foods and narcotics, in which this age
of medical discovery is so prolific, can
restore quiet to the nerves permanent
", so long as the tranquility Of those
sensitive organs are disturbed by ir-
regular digestion. When the food is
not adequately digested and ossmilat-
ed, q tonic or inyigorating effect is not
exerted upon them, they remain weak
and unstrung, and nightly repose is
dieturbed and fitful. Beginning at
the fountain head, lIostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters reforms disordercd cou-
dition of the stomach and promotes
general vigor, in which the nerves
share in common with the rest Of the
system. A regular action Of the bow
els and liver, resulting from the use Of
the medicine, also conduce to this
good effect. Malaria, rheumatism and
kidney complaint---all nerve disturb
ing complaints-are removed by the
Bitters.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
Got Them staked Out.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 14.-J. H..
Hays, assistant superintendent of the
American Express Company, Western
department, with headquarters in
New Orleans, is in Frankfort today
to procure requisition for the robbers
who held up a train about two months
ago in the western part of this State,
on the Illinois Central road, and rob-
bed the express company of about
$4,000. The names of the robbers
and the place at which they are in
custodey are withheld for the present.
1t was learned tonight that the men
are under arrest at that some point in
Missouri aud that their names are
Hill O'Brien and Jim Breckenridge.
The sheriff of Ballard county left for
Missouri this afternoon with the nee
essary requisiton papers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
the Situation in IIawaiis was sent out

the Situation in IIawaiia was sent out
from Detroit, Mich, yesterday;
Detroit, Dec, 14th-The most i'm
portant news that has arrived from
Hawaiia since the queen was deposed
came by the steamer Alameda yester-
day. 1t was to the effect that sup
porters of the provisional government
in mass meeting had resolved to re-
sist any attempt of the Cleveland adj
ministration 10 overthrow the embryo
republic, and had sent an appeal to
Congress for Justice, that the forces of
the government were throwing de
lenses to resist any attack, and other
features of the situation.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
GOOD FOR ARKANSAS.

A letter just received by governor
Fishback, at Little Rock, from prom
inent Kansas Capitalists, making in
quiry concerning the resources of
Arkansas, with a view to Investments,
furnishes an excellent evidence of the
interest which is being taken by the
capitalists and spectators of the
country in the great undeveloped re-
sources of our state.
The letter, in question, reads as fol-
lows;
To His ExcelIency, VIM. M. Fishback,
Governor Of Arkansas, Little Rock,
Ark:
DEAL. .srR-A number of capitalists
in this city and other cities, having
learned something Of the great re-
sources Of your state from your
speeches and letters, are anxious to
know something more about your
state. win you be kind enough to
answer the following questions
First-What would be the most
profitable and also most direct route
for railroad from st. Louis to Gal
weston, with such branches as would
make a system that would be likely to
have freight both ways and at all
times.
Second--would such road traverse
your zinc fields and marble beds, or
touch your cold fields?
Third-Would il have timber Of a
commercial value along its line?
Very respectfully,
GEORGE Z. GRACE.
The Governor has answered the
above questions at length, giving In
detail the many advantages OF our
state, and his answer will soon appear
in the Kansas City papers.
AS regards this class of foreign in
vestments, Toxarkana occupies an en-
viable position, having already at
tracted the attention of these capital
lists, who are highly interested in To-
cal enterprise and property interests.
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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
A $4,000 Sacrifice Sale |

wish to inform the public that /
have $4,000 worth Of ripe old Ken
lucky Bourbon and Pennsylvania Rye
Whiskics, also other brands Of whls-
kies, as well as wines, etc, that will
sell at prices unheard Of anywhere,
heretofore. | positively must close
out all this stock inside OF the next
twelve months, or sooner.
Call or send to department in rear
Of bar, in Palace Saloon.
j. LoNoINoTrI.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
Two Lives Saved.

c Mrs, Phoeba Thomas, Of Junction
ivy .y III was told by her doctors that
0ne ".o mad consumption and that there
w was no hope for her. but two bottles
y, \. Dr Kings New Discovery com
pS,V,ely pS cured her, and she says it saw
~ Nonl aer life Mr. Thomas Egsers, l39
'U,ioa %orl street, San Francisco, suffered
co". @U'.l dreadful cold, approaching
assumption; tried without result ey-
TnS'plng ~ ly else, then bought bottle OF
woor. vo Mlng's New Discovery and in two
thonS SvSs was cured. lie is naturally
,Sosn ,SS"nNlul' 1t is such results, of which
do,S, rIe are samples, that prove the won.
con,, co,,u' efficacy Of this medicine in
\, Ss"s gs'n ana colds Free trial bottles
Soc 'n,lsh a,5 drug store. Regular sizes
""u pl. 4
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
X. o. t. M.

Officers elected for the year 1894,
at the last regular review of Interstate
Tent No. /, Knights of tho Maccabees'
Sir Knight past commander j b Kiz-
er; Sir Knight commander G Il Beard;
Sir Knight lieutenant commander, j
M Bender; Sir Knight record keeper,
Ivan NJ Davis; Sir Knight finance
keeper, j S Gaines; Sir Knight prelate,
Geo Bertram; Sir Knight physician,
DR. S A Cullom; Sir Knight sergeant,
NJ c Thompson; Sir Knight master at
arms, John Kuhn; Sir Knight master
of the guard, Henry Platz; Sir knight
2nd master Of the guard, - - Gard
ner; Sir Knight sentinel, 7. johnson
Sir Knight picket Gus Bender
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
Church Services.

AT State Line NJ. ., Church, South,
the pastor Rev. II. o. Moore viii
preach next Sunday at II a. m. on
"The Christian Inheritance" The
pastor hopes TO meet all members and
friends Of said church at that time.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
Bargains for Ladies |

The Temple Of Fashion is now
closing out their fine stock OF ladies'
hats, millinery, etc, at a big sacrifice
prices lower than ever. Ladies. we
offer you special bargains. Call at
once. TEMPLE OF FASHION.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
To the T,adies

nave just received a nice lot of the
%'csl style New Home and other Sew
lng Machines which will be sold on
tssy payments; | will also repair any
s'na aunt. OF machine, and guarantee salts.
isC'lon' My Office is at the Reeves
Furniture Store.
&, NJ. JOHNSON. Agent.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
McEiree 8 wine of CsrduI

and THEDFoRO'S BLACK-DRAUGHT are
l0F sale bv the following merchants in
Texarkanm
Smith S,1 Drug Company.
" A Robinson.
) Lemly
EN- Williams
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15

Bargains can be had in watches,
and diamonds that have been unrc-
deemed, at Louis Heilbron's. 1874
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15

No other sarsaparilla has the merit
to hold the confidence Of entire COM
munities year after year, as has Hoods
Sarsaparilla. II possesses curative
powers peculiar to itself
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
For Over Flfty Years

AN OLD AND WEIL-TRrED REM
EDY.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhGa tits
pleasant to the taste. sold by drug
gists in every part Of the world
Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value
is incalculable. BE sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. B 81 ly
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
Preparing TO Resist.

The following dispatch concerning
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15
~ NA've and Liver PILLS. 90 dosaa95 cts
NE"'NH ! SEWING |

Ma % o,e NOW % prararcd to work at my home
WIN w. ram street block from Broad.
ghshaN a''Ne slIe dresses for $500, wool,
to mno' ' ""o spring dresses for from $3.50
,l.so, 'Do, ~ 'qa gowns and wrappea at from
pIco 49,, w e,'"@ win guarantee good liz and
'''' work. Respectfully,
Mrs. EMMA HAWKINS,
Tex0rkana, Ark.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15

Hoods pills are purely vegetable,
carefully prepared from the best IN
gredients. 25c. l
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-15

Moore g. Co. have just received the
finest line Of handkerchief extracts
including the latest odors American
Beauty, Blue Lilies of the valley,
A Roses. Swiss Violet Cleopatra.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-03-23
A Good Record.

Col. Paul Faison, the retiring
of the North Carolina
penitentiary, has made an excellent
record during his four years incum
bency of tine office. When he was
the people were being taxed
about $4,000 a year to support the
penitentiary, and it was not deemed
probable that it could be made self
sustaining. But as result of Colonel
taison's management the people have
not been taxed a cent for the support
of the penitentiary, which has not
only been self-sustaining, but has
declared profit in favor Of the State.
Now, at the end of four years, Colonel
Faison reimburses the State for the
SIIs,I5o which he found to the credit
of the penitentiary fund as balance Of
an appropriation made for its support,
and shows a clear profit in favor Of the
State in assets, stock and permanent
improvements of S176,546. 1t would
seem the services Of such man should
have been retained, but Governor
Carr has already named his successor.
Baltimore San.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-03-23

The editor of the Walton, Ca,
Meas drops into this rhapsody on the
American girl:
"The truest, best and sweetest type
of the American girl OF to-day does
not come from the home of wealth !;
she steps out from the home where
exists comfort rather than luxuries.
She belongs to the great middle class
that class which has given US the
best American wifehood; which has
given helpmates to the foremost
American men of our time; which
teaches its daughters the true meaning
of love which teaches the manners of
the drawing room and the practical
lite of tine kitchen as we'll ; which
teaches its girls the possibilities Of
wifehood and the greatness OF mother
hood. These girls may not ride in
their carriages, they may not wear the
most expensive gowns, they may even
help little enlarge the family income,
but these selfsame girls are to-day the
great bulwark of American society,
not only present, but of the future.
They represent the American home
and what is best and ;ruest in sweet
domestic life, and they make the best
wives for our American men,"