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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
FULTON IN ASHES.
leclal to The Texarkana Democrat.

Special to the TeXarkana Democrat.
FUTON, ARK, Oct. 4th.
A fire supposed to have been of in
cendiary origin, commenced in this
city about IL O'Clock last night and
continued its destruction until nearly
3 O'Clock, at which time it was got
under control. The business portion
of the city presents a scene of total
destruction this morning; but one
business house remains, that Of Mr..
Joe Whaley, When the fire was first
discovered the wind was blowing di-
recuy from the west, and had it thus
continued the whole city would un-
pOubtedly have been doomed, as there
is not the least provision against fire
only to resort with buckets to the
public pumps, which proved of no
avail whatever. Had the merchants
been provided with half dozen fire
extinguishers, much loss Of property
might have been prevented The
wind shifting to the east proved for.
tunate indeed, or nothing but Chin
neys would now be standing as lone
sentinels to mark where the city of
Fulton once stood.
Little was saved from the burning
buildings, as all were frame and of an
extremely innamable character, and
what was carried Off and placed in
comparative safety was more or less
damaged and destroyed in handling.
Thciving was carried on during the
fire to an extent and with a boldness
unprecedented, and as a consequence,
the calaboose is crowded to sufloca-
tion this MORNING with parties who
were arrested while in the act of car
rying things to secret hiding places
or suspected of helping themselves
literally to the contents of the burning
buildings.
WhiSkey flowed as free as water in
the brook, and many of the colored
population availed themselves of this
splendid opportunity to get their
hides saturated with the overjoyful
and make ridiculous show of them
selves, as is always the case under
such circumstances.
AT the present time, no conception
can be had of the losses incurred or
insurance carried by owners Of build
ings and their contents.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
In Need

Of a laxative to try Ayers Pills" -
Boothbay (Me.), Register.
"Between the ages of five and fifteen,
I was troubled with kind of sak-
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
er to let me try them. With no great
faith in the result, she procured
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

P6yscIans generally fail TO recognize,
tia Importance OF this fact but treat {1o
Tno nnled sneclnllst, Franklin Miles, NJ D.,
III. g., has given the greater part OF ms lii9
10 the study Of this subject, and the prlng M lps'
discoveries concerning It are due to bis Efforts,
Dr. Mics Restorative Nerylne, sn9 G n VIM the
principle That all nervous and many otner r
diiIicultles originate from disorders OF ine
nerve centers It's wonderful success IN clrins y,
these disorders Ia testified to by thousanos I'D
every part OF the land. ,os.
Restorative Nervlne cures ,sleeplessness,
nervous prostratlon, dizziness, hysteria, sef,
ual debility, 81. vltus dance, epilepsy, etc'
is free from oplates or DANGEROUS u,nssS srua.
ssts, % or RS sent direct by the DR.; Miles Medical
Co., Ekhart Ind, on receipt ol brv1 branai8 pe'
bottle, six bottles Dor To- express sof~S1'''
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
Boarders Wanted.

am prepared to offer the best of
accommodations, both in board and
lodging, to the public Of this city.
My rooms are elegantly furnished and
conveniently situated, table well sup
piled with the best the market affords.
Terms reasonable. Apply to
Mrs. M. L. WARWICK,
9.19-3tew No. $40 Elm st.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

lllt UDuyi tnuS SupPiJ 'ht
vitality necessary TO in
sure their health. The
pneumOgastrlc nerve, as
shown here, may be said
TO be the most important
OF the entire nerve sys-
TEN, as 1t supplies the
heart, lungs, stomach,
bowels, etc, with the
nerve force necessary 70
keep them active ana
healthy. AS will be seen
by the cut the long nerve
descending from I h 9
base Of the brain and
terminating In the bow
els Is the pneumogastric,
while the numerous "
tle branches supply the
heart, lungs and stom-
ach with necessary VI
tallty. When the brain
becomes In any way dis
ordered by irrltabllity
or exhaustion, the nerve
force which IL supplies
l. lnsscncl, |, and the Or
gnnB re ,elving the di-
minlshod supply are con-
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
THE NEWS AND JESSE ooE.

The News of this morning discloses
the fact that Jesse Coe has perpetrat-
ed some terrible wrong against its ed
itor or member of his family, which,
it says, "cals for shotguns to SETTLE"
OF this matter we knew absolutely
nothing. AS it explains its silence of
the past few weeks, as TO Coe on these
personal grounds, we can cherfully
withdraw our structures upon Mr..
Weeks, in our yesterdays paper. But
the News ought to have exposed Coe
long ago, as itshould all the "thugs and
cut-throats" it so often speaks about as
infesting Texarkana. And right here
We will say that we will not only
give the News editor gingercake for
every such exposure, Not already pub
lished) but heartily join it in denounc-
ing any criminal offender 1t may bring
to light.
The News was guilty Of untairness
in "garbling" our article of Sept. lst.
Why didn't you act fair by also pub
fishing the portion charging Coe with
the crime of trying to pass q forged
check2 Parties here told us there
might be some mistake about 1t, and
we so stated, and brought out both
sides, giving out Goes past history as
told us, which is the duty of every
newspaper to do. By doing this you
plainly place us incorrectly before the
public as "the champion and defender"
of Coe. But all this is TOO gauzy for
an intelligent public not to see
through.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

Additional reports Of devastation
by the terrific wind and rain storm
which swept along the waterways
and flooded the low grounds from
New Orleans to Mobile estimate the
loss of life at over 200 and the damage
to property, SO far as can now be as
certained, at $1,500,000. The storm
at New Orleans was perfect repro
ductlon Of that at Mobile, the full ac-
count of which was given in yester-
days issue of the DEMOCRAT. For
loss Of life and destruction to property
the storm is almost without parallel
in the history Of that region, and sur
passes, both in exten5 and destruct-
iveness, any previous visitation Of the
kind in that storm-cursed country.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

We learn from cur correspondent
at Fulton that the fire at that place
was checked before it reached the ex-
tensive mills and lumber yards located
at that point. He also informs us
that the merchants who suffered so
severely from the destructive flames
are not wasting time in vain regrets
or useles repining over their misfor-
tunes, but are going right ahead with
plans and general preparation for the
rebuilding of their houses and early
resumption of business. The new
buildings are to be q decided improve
ment on the old structures destroyed
by the fire and are expected to great
ly improve the appearance and gener-
al attractiyeness of the town. Much
praise is accorded to the citizens of
Fulton for the nerve and energy dis
played by them under such trying
circumstances.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castor'a.

New neclSwear, new handkorchiefs,
new suspenders, new shirts, complete
stock of half hose and underwear, in
silk, wool aud cotton at ~ tlt
SHARPE n JoRDAN's
Ilatters and Furnlshers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

The present month will certainly
ring the final changes on the monetary
panic, which has, for months past,
threatened every commercial and fl
nancial center throughout the coun-
try, and chilled the blood Of enterprise
in every artery of trade, both North
and South. The general average of
fair to medium yield throughout the
farming regions of the South and
West must and will bring relief to
both sections, and aid in SO doing for
the North and East as well, unless, by
some grave and inexcusable blunder
on the part of the Nations represen-
tatives in Congress, the finances of
the country are crippled beyond inn
mediate recovery, thus raising an
lnsurmountable barrier to n return Of
our former prosperity, all over the
land.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
me numan EIeCtrICaT FOr'D' :
How They Control tn
of the Body.

Tho electrical force Of the human
the nerve fluid may be termed, II an
clally attractive department OF science
exerts 50 marked an influence on the, heal'
OF the organs of the body. Nerve force j.
nroduced by the brain and conveyed by
ipneons ~ the nerves to the various organs OF
a. III, thue e,nnlvtnp the latter with the
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
CENTRAL DIVISION.

Reports from this division indicate
fairly good condition of all the
crops. The continued dry weather
was detriment to growing crops,
and when this dry spell was broken
all crops improved, pastures revived
and stock began to do better In some
nlaces the cotton Is entirely open and
much of II is gathered. Opinions diff
fer as to the yield, but It will proba-
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
Facts for the Travelling Public,


Emigrants, commercial men, tourists,
mariners and miners relating to the
preservation of health under condi-
tions unfavorable to it, may be CLEAN
ed with profit from the oft published
testimony of such persons relating to
the protective and remedial qualities
of Hostetters Stomach Bltters, very
valuable remedy to those who ira
verse "the briny Deep" or are sub
iected to malarlal influences or out
door EXPOSURE With as much cer-
taiuty as DR.. Koch's celebrated lymph
destroys the organic microbe, the Bit
ters counteracts unhealthful germs in
malaria-tainted air and brackish wa
ter. 1t prevents and removes disor-
ders caused by poor and unaccustem-
food, and restores tranquility to worn
out nerves and weary brains. Rheu-
matism, kidney and liver complaint,
cramps, collie and dyspepsia are
among the ailments that it subdues.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
MceIree 8 wine OF Caydul

A ,,' ,nsUtoRo's BLAcK.oRAueHr arc
h,s,O s Oy the following merchants in
W WIN u Drug Company.
\ y Lemly. '0"
lem Williams.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

The headquarters for sporting
goods, guns, knives; scabbards, blllys,
knucks, boxing gloves, cards, dice,
dominos, lottos, cartridges, etc.
0-l SAM S. FALK.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

lcJoSS snop, %4v,nIS IA f ,Sulsuqolnd
peo, 'pOo1 y, o' eSoW ees 'uemepueS
nosuos " ~, 'u!l oql 81 Mou os 'spooS
u0n olo son os9ql 10 GuaN
RllsOo,s oOl$ loJ osuoQ Ino III lpq
'0S '0 9El$ 'OeIS 'qS'I$ Guv
M 6up 10 '0OT$ IoJ sep
4 HIS 'unps " ~, slleo IS IoJ ep odeIo
h ssuon r''us Us" oqL 40 'oe9 Gu0 .slueo ca
pa suuoI ""o u! on luoo Oo 10 ot Guv
'0A 'so'lld ioJ SUI s.Mon
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
Missouri ......... sOs,799
Total ............ .1O,9S2,6 ,6S2
The state lands in Arkansas, Florida.
sO87s9
.1O.982.6s2


The state lands in Arkansas, Florida.
Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas will
bring the total area of the public do
main in the south up to 5OO26,4OO
acres, or enough to provide 1866
farms of 100 acres each.
The above figures are officially cor
rect and just why in the face Of these
facts thousands of deluded homeseek-
ers should pass over these fertile lands,
broken with water courses and bound
ed by the finest timber belts in the
Southwest, to seek homes upon the
barren plains and burning sands Of
the Cherokee Strip, is mystery
which time alone can solve. In this
table of states Arkansas leads with
over 100000 acres of rich farming
lands subject TO homestead entry and
presumption. These lands are fertile
and productive, well watered and well
timbered, in a section of country
whose climate is unsurpassed in the
agricultural regions of the South.
These lands are as free to the settler
as the winds and may be pre-empted
without the shadow Of fear from legal
complications, now or hereafter 1t
is great pity that the press of all
these states does not devote more
space to this important matter and by
so doing place it prominently before
the public at large.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

fsS 'tu ~ and ana orethren' the Stuarts again
In ,Sa'' reulerk that this fall and win
Aev 'ovy oI,s. VIII be strictly in it," that
br' %M"yS aus know what they are here
Al ., ana never forget where they
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

G. II. Barelle, successor TO j. IT..
Bigger, has one Of the finest lines of
cigars, tobaccos and smokers articles
50 be found in the city. 0-23-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
ARKANSAS CROPS.

The following crop bulletin, giving
accurate accounts of the farming con-
dltions throughout the state, has just
been issued. The review for the past
week in central, southeast and SOUTH
west Arkansas is as follows:
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
Sing a song of common sense,
A mind that's full Of try,

A mind that's full Of try,
A man who knows thing or two
And shows ii in his eye
Who's well aware the medicine
That's best for you and me
Is always DR.. Pierce's
Medical Discovery.
You can escape just about one half
the ills that flesh is heir TO, by being
ready for them. When you feel dull,
Ianguid, "out of sorts7 generally
then you may know that some of them
are coming. Don't let them get any
further. Brace the system up with
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. That prevents as well as cures.
1t invigorates the liver and kidneys,
purifes and enrlches the blood, sharp
ems the appetite, improves digestion
and restores health and Vigor.
OFFICE OF TBXARRANA LODGE, J
No 341, +. e A. M.
Texarkana, Ark, Oct, End, 1898.
TO whom it may concern
At a regular meeting of Texarkana
Lodge, No. 341 F. & "A. NJ, held on
the above date, w. j. (Jesse) Coe was
expelled from all tho rights and priv
ileges of Free Masonry.
Given under my hand and seal of
the Lodge, this End day of Octo-
Der, 1898.
IL. S. j. ID. LATDER, Secy.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

b. f. Ward has opened new gro
Gerry and confectionery store at No.
225 East Broad Street, and solicits
public patronage. 1-6tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
Sill1a

Finest line of silk umbrellas, gold
and silver walking canes, plush
baskets, at Sam S. Falk's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
PROGRAMME.

Prof. Mccain.
Recitation Comic Miss L. Rosborough
Violin Solo, La June by II. de VILLAGE,
Master Louis Kosminsky.
PENELOPE, a comic opera in one
act, orchestra accompaniment.
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Penelope, servant girl, .......
..........,... Miss Nell Estes
Mrs Croaker, the Missus, ....
.......... Miss Fannye Williams
Pitcher in the police, .........
......... Mrs sWm. Mccartney
Tosser, in the grenadiers, ....
.......... Mr.. j. Richardson
Chalks, a milk man, Prot. Gideon
Solo, Trnani Involami, ..... Verdi
Mrs. McCann.
Recitation Comic, Miss l.. Ferguson
Solo Ecstasy u-..u.Mrs. G. S. Todd
Recitation Master Leon Kosminsky
Tickets so and 25 cents. 1927
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
No Misrepresentation.

All goods warranted as represent
cd or money refunded by
SAM S. FALK,
Jeweler.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05

Fat pork, Juicy steak, and best sau-
sage, at Welcomes meat market. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
SOUTHWEST DIVISION.

The continued dght which was
beginning to seriously damage grow
ing crops, was broken by fine rain
on the 29rd, which benefited potatoes
and turnips, revived pastures and did
cotton no damage. Cotton picking is
progressing rapidly, some farmers
having nearly finished. The yield
generally seems to be disappointing.
Corn seems to have turned out well
in this division and there was plenty
of it planted. About two-thirds of
the cotton is open in this division and
if weather continues favorable picking
will be finished much earlier this year
than usual. Farmers have raised
plenty of meat this year. Hogs doing
we'll
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
SOUTHEAST DIVISION.

Reports from the southeast division
show crops in general to be about the
average. Cotton may be little be-
low the average, owing to the ravages
of the boil worms and sharpshooters.
Corn is being gathered, but is not a
specially good crop. This is the only
division of the state that continues to
report damage from worms and rust.
Mast is falling and hogs are doing
well. Stock generally in good condi-
ton.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
Entertainment.

An unusually attractive entertain
ment will be given by the Episcopal
guild on Friday evening, Oct. 9Th, at
Ghio's opera house.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS THURSDAY EVENING" OCTOBER 1898

bly, make more than a half crop. The
following percentages of full crop
are given for Garland county: Corn
so per cent, cotton 75, potatoes 100.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
THE GREAT
BEB5BQiN BEEB5.i s
MHENF8REEHHs MfHNEyF8EHs
3O-Ge|ebratGd AIti3tS-3O
Andthe Great
BROADWAY QUARTET.
xxJopdarfuI Show!
a Wonderful Show!
A Run On ParI0r Furniture.

There is never run without a reason.
We are Selling Parlor Suits at prices
never offered before in our city. The
quality of these suites accounts for the
run, and the price is low enough to turn
the run into a galop. Come and inspect
these suites: it is our business to show as
well as to sell. and it is not the least
trouble in the world to show you through
our beautiful stock, which is complete in
every variety of furniture, and the finest
stock Of carpets ever shown in the city.
Cash or easy payments.
WOODFIN FURNITURE CO..
104. East Broad Street,
TeXarkana. Ark.
Pine Bluff, Ark.
Branch Houses Z Alexandria. la.
New Iberia, La.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-22
THE SANTA FE STRIKE.
Arrival OF Non-Union Men Strikers Drive
Away the Cooks.

Arrival of Non-Union Men Strikers Drive
Away the Cooks.
TOPEKA. Kan, April 9O.-At 10 o'clock
last night special train brought sixty
non-union iron workers from Philadel-
phia, who will be put on duty in the
shops here to-day. They came in un-
known to the strikers, who were on the
watch for the regular o'clock train
and the midnight express. They were
Immediately housed In the shops.
The strikers have not shown pug
nacious disposition, but yesterday af-
ternoOn they drove out the cooks who
had been sent to the shops by the COM
pany TO take care of the non-union
men.
On account of the driving out of the
cooks and the refusal of the union car
penters to make hunks for the nom
union men, the company had restrain
rug order issued
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-22
ANOTHER TORNADO.
It Huris Its Force Through Kansas with
Terrible Effect Fatal In Arkansas.

It Hurts Its FOrco through hnnshs WIN
Terrible Eject Fatal In Arkansas.
Usage CITY. Kan, April ia tor
nado struck this place ut 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. Many thousand dol
lars worth of property was destroyed
and many persons injured. Eighteen
or twenty houses were totally de-
stroyed and nearly every house in
the business part of the city was
more or less damaged. Mrs. An
drew Wagner, colored wom-
an, was instantly killed and her
husband severely hurt. In the north
east part of the city many residences
were completely destroyed and in nearly
every instance the occupants were Sc
riously injured. Mrs. j. Maker and
daughter lost everything they had and
both parties badly hurt. 1t is esti-
mated that about fifty persons are made
homeless and destitute by the storm.
After leaving Usage City the storm
took northeasterly direction, follow
ing the direction of the railroad to
Paola, leaving the track few miles
west of Paola, and swooping down up
on the farming section between Paola
and Bucyrus, destroying hundreds OF
dollars worth of property. AS yet no
reports of loss of life has been received
from this locality, bat several arc known
to have been hurt.
In Usage City the houses ruined will
exceed 100, but only forty were totally
wrecked. In nearly every house in the
city window glass was broken out, and
the business part of the city will suffer
heavy losses.
ANOTHER TORNADO REPORTED.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 10.-Reports
reached this city last evening that n
disastrous tornado visited Weir City,
Kan, Schell City and Joplin, Mo-, but
at late hour this report could not be
confirmed.
In Schell City severe hail storm &C
companied the high wind, and the hail
stones were three inches deep on the
streets of the city.
The baggagenaster of the Joplin
train said the train encountered one OF
the hardest winds he had ever expert
enced and that the hail was terrific.
Rad STORM IN ARKANSAS.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 10.-The
most terrific windstorm ever known in
Arkansas passed over Scott county last
night Seven people were killed at
Bowlcs. Everything was destroyed in
the track of the cyclone. A woman
and two children were taken up by the
wind and have not yet been found.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-22
FREE GOLD.
u Has Been Reduced to n Low Ebb In the
Treasury Important Conference Bo-
tween tho President and Secretary Car

u Has Been Reduced to n Low Ebb In the
Treasury Important Conference Bo-
tween tho President and Secretary Car
Isle.
WASHINGTON, April 1s.-The policy
to be pursued by the treasury depart
ment regarding the financial situations
was probably determined at consulta-
ton held yesterday between Secre-
tary Carlisle and President Cleveland.
All efforts to learn the result of the
conference have thus far failed. Secre-
tary Carlisle absolutely declined
to outline his future financial nc
ton, preferring to await the ar
rival of the emergency before in
dicating what he would do. 1t will be
remembered that when Mr.. Carlisle as
sumcd the control of the treasury de-
partment the free gold was reduced to
u very small figure. The officials feel
that If Mr.. Carlisle was able to meet
the demand at that time he can do SO
again.
In the order of the secretary on Sa :
urday directing that no more certifi-
Gates be issued at present, Mr.. Carlisle
is considered to have taken an excel
lent precautionary measure, and the
action is generally commended.
There are three things which can DO
done-either bonds can be issued, the
gold reserve utilized to such a point
that it is not considered advisable to
utilize any more of it, or the coin GER
tificates might be paid in silver dollars
instead of gold, as is now done. 1t is
thought that if the present month
can be tided over, that the financial
situation will assume u different
appearance. Most of the spring inn
portations have been made, and
travel of foreigners to this country will
be begun. The number of persons who
usually go abroad each summer will be
greatly reduced on account of the
worlds fair, and on the other hand citi-
zens of foreign countries are expected
to visit this country in large numbers,
and will undoubtedly spend great
deal of money while here. This, it is
believed, will readjust the balance OF
trade.
II the predictions and beliefs OF some
of the treasury officials is fulfilled, the
gold shipments will probably cease by
the end of the month and the amount
Of free gold in the treasury again in
crease. The treasury department was
advised this afternoon that during the
day 81, 75O,o in gold had been with
drawn from the New York sub-treas-
ury for shipment to Europe by
steamer sailing tomorrow. The
day began with sl,75O,0OO free
gold in the treasury. Deducting
the amount taken out there is now left
S4O,50 Of free gold in the treasury.
Treasury officials are encouraged to
hope that on Saturday, the next ship
ping day, the free gold may be increased
to a sufficient sum to meet the export
demand. Mr.. Jordan is expected to as
sumo charge of the sub-treasury next
Wednesday, and his well known re-
sources are expected to show in the in
| crease of gold holdings