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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
THE ALLIs TRIAL.
A Strong Point Made for the Defend
ant in Saturdays Proceedings.

Saturdays proceedings in the Allis
trial seems, upon the whole, to have
proven decidedly more favorable to
the defendants cause than those OF
the preceding day. This fact is
shown by the report of the trial sent
out from Little Rock, on yesterday
as follows:
Astrong point in favor of the de-
fense was scored in the Allis trial late
yesterday afternoon.
1t further strengthened the conf
dent hopes of the defendant and de-
lighed the attorneys who are lighting
for his acquittal.
During the morning several expert
bankers in the East testified as to
alleged transactions claimed to have
been had with their banks, all of
whom declared them to be fictitious.
Before the court took recess for
dinner Judge S. r. Cookrill, receiver
for the First National Bank, was called
to the witness stand. The prosecu-
tion desired to ascertain from him
the character and status of a number
of notes, said to have been endorsed
by II: G. Allis, as President of the
First National, and w. G. Denny as
Cashier. The witness did not have
with him the. evidence wanted by the
prosecution, and he was requested to
produce to the court the notes and
all papers bearing on the subject in
his possession after the recess.
Nearly all the afternoon was consum-
ed in eliciting testimony on this sub
ject. These notes are the ones which
have generally been known as "wildcat"
paper, all of which are now i'll litga-
tion. The amount of the notes will
aggregate about $240,000. When all
the testimony regarding them had
been given the court instructed the
jury not TO consider them at all, as
the evidence was incompetent.
Up to noon hour the evidence was
damaging to the defendant. The
Government closed its case at 4;45
o'clock, and the defense placed Mr..
S. B. Smith, who was Assistant
Cashier of the First National in 1892,
its first witness upon the stand.
Mr.. Smith testified that when Bank
Examiner Galbreath was here in Feb
ruary he heard Mr.. Denny say to him
when he handed him the report of the
banks condition that he had changed
the figures from one liability 10
another; making them 100000 great
er than they were shown to be on the
books.
Pending further examination of
the witness the court adjourned until
morning at 10 o'clock.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
1910 REWARD.

We will give $3.50, as a reward, for
the arrest and conviction of the party
or parties who broke into our store,
and after burglarizing our gents fur
nishing department, set fire to our
clothing department, about BIB O'Clock
on the morning Of Sunday, Nov. 26,
1898.
We will be able TO identify the
goods. The stolen goods consist OF
high grade underwear, Stetson hats,
Wilson Bros. shirts and Sehloss Bros.
clothing and overcoats.
j. w. STUART Il Son.
Nov. 27, 1898.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04

He admitted his identity as Wyrick,
but refused to diyulge the wheres-
bouts of his pals, whose capture is
now considered only a question of
time.
The other three now In custody are
Brady, Padgett aud Williams.
1t is believed by the authorities that
either Wyrlck or Williams, whose real
name is Albert Menskar, killed Nc
Nally.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
Another Blaze.

At an early hour yesterday morning,
about 1880 o'clock, the alarm Of fire
was turned on from the Third Ward,
and upon investigation ii was discov-
cred that the old skating rink build
ing in Byrne Park was in flames. The
fire department responded promptly
and arrived in time to prevent fur
ther spread Of the flames, but not to
save the burning building, over which
the waves of fire rolled with fearful
velocity. The fire, which was of incen-
diary origin, was started in the north
end Of the great barn-like structure,
and borne by strong north wind,
swept over the entire length of the
building In few seconds. Several ad-
jacent houses caught fire from the
burning rink and were extinguished
by the aid of citizens before the fire
department arrived upon the scene.
The residence OF Justice John Ed
wards and the vacant store house Of
Mr.. j. N. Orr were among the build
ings threatened by the flames.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
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 a 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 the city.
A complete doll house will be on ex-
hibition in 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 call and exam
inc our novelties,
The LADIES GUILD.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
Thone wonderful Kings.

II. L. Schuster, the well known Tex
arkana jeweler, has secured con-
signment of those wonderful rings,
said, by those who have tried them,
to be an nialible cure for rheumatism.
Mr.. John Buron and others of this
city are ready to testify as to their
virtue as IL certain rheumatic cure.
Call and secure one Of these magnetic
treasures. #. l.. SoHUsTER,
No. 208, State Line Avenue.
f-a-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effect Of Syrup Of Figs, when
in need Of II laxgtiye, and If the father
or mother be costive or bilious, tie
most gratifying results follow its use;
80 that it is the best family remedy
known and every family should have
a bottle.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
To tho Ladies.

| have just received nice lot Of the
latest style New Home and other Sew
ing Machines which will be sold on
easy payments; | will also repair any
kind Of machine, and guarantee salts.
faction, Ny Office is at the Reeves
Furniture Store.
G, M. JOHNSON, Agent.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04

EDITOR DEMOCRAT--The great
speech of Col. Jno. II. Fellows, pub
lished last week in the DEMOCRAT, re-
minds me. go back 80 long years
and remember a great speech Col.
Fellows made after a great battle
battle of snow balls. The place was
the bleak and desolate prison, John
sons Island, Ohio. Hard, hard in
deed, was the conflict and stubbornly
was it fought old soldier with snow
against old soldier with snow-1200
Confederates against 1900 other Con-
federates; and when at last the day
was won, and claimed, of course, for
Fellows side, great shout went up
for speech from Col. Fellows. !
never heard an orator more eloquent
as he complimented his troops over
that glorious victory. After these
long years still remember him just
as he stood and spoke, and ! can still
quote the last sentence Of his speech:
"While you have covered yourselves
with undying glory you have covered
the backs of your enemies with snow"
Respectfully,
ALFRED MITCHELL.
Texarkana, Ark, Dec. 3, 1898.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
STATE NEWS cULLED.

The Ladies' Benevolent Association
of Pine Bluff propose to have a hospit-
al built in that city.
A call has been made to the fruit
growers and market gardeners ofArk-
ansas to organize state horticultural
society.
1t is reported that there is large
lot of cotton lying along the White
river banks in independence county
awaiting shipment.
Every effort is being made by the
leyee boards of the lower Mississippi
and Arkansas to prevent repetition
of the disastrous overflow of last sea
son.
The river has risen about three feet
at Pine Bluff and Is still rising. In all
probability from now on the Arkan-
sas will be in good boating condition
until summer comes again.
An artificial lake 500 yards long, %
yards wide and yards deep has been
excavated at Gillette, and capitalists
there are figuring on plans for a hotel
with equipments and conveniences adj
equate to the requirements of tourists
and visitors in quest of health and re-
creation.
A proposition was made to the
Board of Trade of Van Buren. at
recent meeting, to build an electric
railway from that city to Fort Smith.
Capt NJ. M. Beattie, who made the
proposal, guarantees to complete the
road during the next year if given
the right Of way.
The Rev, j. NJ. NJ, fuckers mysteri-
Gus disappearance is reported from
Rison, Ark. About two weeks ago
he wrote his wife that he had secured
position in Little Rock, and asked
her to sell his property. This is the
last heard from him, Notwithstanding
the fact that he promised his wife to
come back Oh the 23d inst Ills feared
that he met with foul play. Efforts
have been made by the police here to
locate the missing man, but without
result.
On Saturday afternoon q difficulty
occurred on the streets of Van BureD,
in which WIN Jones got his throat
cut by some one supposed to be one
Clem. The cut received by Jones was
very dangerous, as several important
arteries were severed. Jones was
carried to the oflceof Dr. Weems,who
promptly caught up the arteries and
stopped the bleeding. When carried
into the doctors Office, jones' pulse
was reduced to six beats to the min
ute.
On Monday of last week two ca
mines, suffering in the advanced stages
Of hydrophobia, literally terrorized
the little village of Dobyville, fifteen
miles northwest from Gurdon. 1t is
estimated that loss Of between $2,-
900 and S3 900 worth of valuable farm
stock was thereby occasioned. Cattle,
sheep and hogs were bitten, an in ev-
cry instance gave evidence of the NAL
ady III less than twenty-four hours
thereafter. Joseph Dolby and James
Reed finally succeeded in killing tho
dogs, upon the premises Of the for
mer. All the stock bitten has been xii.
ed.
q
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04

WANTED--An active, faithful per-
son to work for the Illustrated Worlds
Fair, the recognized official organ OF
the exposition. 1921 weekly paid. The
most magnificent, costly and popular
publication issued. Sells at sight. 25c
monthly; $3.50 yearly; entire series, 80
monthly numbers, only Sc. Agents
wild with success. The Chicago Inter
Ocean says; It is handsomely prepar-
ed and valuable publication to which
many celebrities contribute" Send 15c
(stamps) for full particulars and sam
pie copy containing 80 large and cost
ly views of the leading attractions OF
the fair. Address, The National
Book Concern, 1874 Van Buren st.,
Chicago. 1l-20-24t
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04

Although they are grievious aud
very often fatal if disregarded, may be
prevented by timely resort to that
admirable safe guard of health, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, a genial
promoter'of activity in the renal or
gans, the stomach and the liver. Ere
inaction of the kidneys developes into
brights disease, diabetes or other
dangerous disorders, recourse should
he had to the bitters. If this sugges
ton is followed, the happiest outcome
of the earlier symptoms may be antic-
ipated with confidence. Check de-
velopment Of these maladies at the
outset by the means indicated, since
at their maturity they are hard indeed
to conquer. Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
insomnia nervousness, constipation,
maaria complaints are eradicated by
the bitters, medicine of compre-
hensive use and prompt effects.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
PETIT JURY LIST.

The following named gentlemen
compose the panel of petit jurors
drawn for the second week Of the
present term of the Miller Circuit
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
rs
...Ij PoCtOraI

.>"I iar consumption, in its early
9.H;c4, checks further progress of
the disease, and even in the later
Stages, it cases the distressing
co'gh and promotes refreshing
alep, 1t is agreeable to the taste,
needs but small doses, and does not
Interfere with digestion or any of
tharcgnAr organic functions, Asan
emergency medicine, every house
holl should be provided with Ayers
Cherry PCCtoral.
Having used Ayers Cherry Pee
'"u in my family for many years,
c1J confidently recommend it for all
the complaints it is claimed to cure.
its sale is increasing yearly with me,
and my customers think this prepa-
ration has no equal as a cough-cure."
5, w. Parent, Queensbury, N. B.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
AYER'S
..5lLI P0CtOTaI

llHS 20 i.al for the prompt relief
"'1. s.. y c..e Of Colds, Coughs,
r"otD, lioarseuesS, Loss of Voice,
'r2 s2..er's Sore Throat, Asthma,
':3"a4ljis, La Grippe, and other
'a.nents Of the throat and
5. Tie best-known cough-cure
.u world, it is recommended by
..Hal physicians, and is the favor
" nt"a.atioa with singers, actors,
r Tr1 r., ,Ha teachers. 1t sOothes
I-" mcmbrane, loosenS the
is coughing, and induces
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
Saoklen,s Arnrca SaIyo

The best salve in the worl for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter chappod hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. It is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund-
ed. Price 25 cents per box For sale
by Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04

The prospect for costly and well
equipped "Cement works" on the
property owned by the White Chalk
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04

We are displaying an unusually
attractive line Of toilet goods.
1912 SMITH Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04

sayewlHs or CARDUl, Tome 10, Women
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-04
Troubles Threatening the Kidneys.

Texarkana, Ark, Dec. 8, 1898.
The morning call., 1893-11-24

father OF Jennie and the late James Campbell
native of Ireland, aged SO years
RS FRIENDS and acQuantanceS are respect
1ully invited TO attend the funeral SUNDAY,
November 70. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. from his late
residence. 123 Germania street. thence to Sacred
Heart Church, where solemn requiem mass
will be celebrated for the repose of his soul
commencing st 1880 o'clock A. NJ Interment
Mount Calvary Cemetery.
MCCONNELL-In this city. November 2S 1893
Frank J. Mcconnell a native Of San Francisco,
aged 33 years
BH-Notice OF funeral eIesfter
GOLDEN GATE PARLOR No 90 Ms g. W
Members are notified of the death of Brother F.
j. Mcconnell Notice of funeral hereafter.
T. c. CONNEY, President
A EBERHART, Secretary.
JoNES-In this city. November 49, 1898 Mary
Ellen. beloved wife of c. NJ. Jones, and mother
of Chris M. Jr.. Frank G. and Theodore Jones'
native OF Boston, Mass, aged 25 years.
&s-Notice OF funeral hereafter.
DUDLEY-In this city. November 23 1893 Justin
L.. beloved husband OF Estel L. Dudley, and
father of Arey A. Dudley, native OF Michigan
aged 90 years and 20 days. Oakland papers
please copy.
EB-Norice of funeral hereafter.
KELLY-In this city. November %. 1898. Mrs
aged 73 years.
WIESE-in this city. November %, 1893, Frie-
derich beloved husband of Mary Wiese (nee
Bauer). a native of Kreiswald. Preussen, DER
many. aged 79 years months ana 25 days.
LACEY-In this city. November 90, 1898. Mary
J.. beloved wife OF Peter Lacey. native OF
wx county Derry. n ss, Ireland asssd 50 years ,s..
c.. wife OF Revilo Wells. grtive OF Ohio.
wITSoN-In Gflroy. Novem d A,s. 1893, Martha
=. " ftson. native of Masssenasss?fsx aged 50
years months and day. -
The morning call., 1893-11-24
Another Money Milestone
Is Passed.
LOWER RATES OF TRAVEL
Forty Prize Beauties for the
Exposition.
Practical Mining Exhibits = Conven.
tions of Bankers and Dentists to
Be Held During the Fair.

AS predicted by the financial managers
early in the week. the S3O0.0o mark was
passed yesterday with $1,000 to spare.
Among the large subscriptions received
yesterday we're: San Francisco and North
Pacific Railway, $4,000; Palace Hotel,
$1,000: Union Iron Works. second pay
ment. $500; Hecht Bros. additional, $3.50; !;
Daniel Meyer, additional. $3.50; Haas
Bros. & Co., additional. $500. The total
receipts for the day were S1O.17S, making
the total cash payments to date S302, ,O95 r.
Mendocino County applied for and re-
ceived about ten days ago 100 square feet
Of space. The enthusiasm from this county
has grown so rapidly that Carl Purdy,
manager Of the exhibit, has decided to in
crease the space and now asks for 500
The morning call., 1893-11-24
DECORATIVE TASTE SHOWN.
Quaint and Effective Picture
Gallery.
FLOWERS, FIGURES AND VIEWS.
California Scenery on Paper and
Canvas-Some Etcfiings That
Attract Attention.

An interesting exhibition of pain tings
was opened yesterday in the rooms of the
Sketch Club of San Francisco, on Sutter
street. near Van Ness avenue.
The club is composed of twenty-six
young ladies. nearly all of whom have
contributed one or more pictures to the
exhibition. which Will remain open till
Saturday night and end with musicale.
to which large number of the friends of
the exhibitors have been invited.
The rooms presented charming picture
yesterday, and one that spoke volumes for
the taste and ingenuity of the members
of the club. This is little more than q
barn, but we have tried to decorate it a
little," said one of the young ladies, mod
estly, and 1t was only necessary to glance
round the two apartments where the pic
lures were hung to see how completely the
decorating had succeeded.
The rough. wooden walls were covered
The morning call., 1893-11-24
STRASSMAN'S CASE.
On Trial in the United States
District Court.

The trial of ''Dr." Strassman, charged
with having made unlawful use of the
mails in sending. in answer to decoy
letter. certain matters which the authori-
ties declare are against good morals. was
commenced before a jury in the United
States Dstric: Court yesterday.
Much of the forenoon session and a
great deal of the afternoon, too. was con-
sumed in An argument as to whether the
letter Strassman sent in answer to Postal
Inspector Erwin's decoy letter should be
admitted In evidence. The objections
urged by the defense were: First, the
letter was received by person to whom
it was not addressed; second. it would be
compelling the defendant to give evidence
against himself, and third. as the letter
had not b cen received by person In good
faith it was not such a one as the law
contemplated. Judge Morrow finally ad-
mitted the letter. overruling the first two
objections and leaving the third for the
jury to consider.
Strassman assumed an absolute ignor-
ance of everything charged against him
when he was placed upon the stand.
The trial was not concluded, when an
adjournment was taken until to-day
The morning call., 1893-11-24
A MIXED-UP AFFAIR.
Prominent Members of Society i'm
the Police Court.

the Police Court.
Hugh Hamilton and John Rasmussen
are prominent members of the Order of
Foresters There was Foresters' bali at
the P0trero on the night of November II.
and from some cause or another Rasmus-
sen was thrown out of the hall.
Police Officer O'Neill was on duty at the
hall, and he saw Hamilton dragging Ras-
mussen by the leg down the stairs. He
arrested Hamilton and locked him up in
the POtrero station on the charge of bat
terry.
Rasmussen called at the police station
with a friendly desire to help Hamilton
out of his trouble. and during discussion
with Officer O'Neill the latter says he
called him a liar. O'Neill promptly ar
rested Rasmussen. and booked him on the
charge of using vulgar language. he put
up cash bail. and when he got outside the
prison door, where several participants
in the ball had gathered, be gave
Officer O'Neill bit of his mind. O'Neill
told him in an angry voice to go away,
and Rasmussen replied that he would go
away when he felt so inclined, O'Neill
again hauled him inside and preferred a
charge against him of obstructing the
street.
Rasmussen began to think that O'Neill
would never let up piing on charges
against him. so he decided that silence was
golden.
The cases came before Judge Conlan
yesterday, and after hearing a number of
witnesses he dismissed the charge of bat
terry against Hamilton and the charge of
obs tructing the street against Rasmussen.
He will give his decision to-day on the
point as to whether the language you are
liar" can De classified as vulgar.
The morning call., 1893-11-24

sion viii be the largest on the grounds,
embracing $1,000 square feet. Work is in
progress on the camp, which will COM
prise street with twenty-one buildings.
Ihere will be primitive theater. lighted
by tallow candles. In which daily perform
ances will be given by first-class actors.
a saloon, store, dancehouse and a
postofflce. all fac SMILES of pioneer
structures, will form part OF the conces-
sion. The pioneer cabins occupied by
John w. Maekay, Senator George G..
Perkins, ex-senator James q. Fair. Sem
ator .. +. Jones, Alvinza hayward and
Bret darte will he transported to the
grounds and erected as part of the con-
cesSon.
A pioneer six-horse stage. which saw
rough service in early days. has been Sc
cured at Sonora and will carry passengers
to the camp. Placer mining will be car
ried on by gang of forty genuine old
time miners. who with as many Indians
and score Of yellow dogs will occupy the
cabins.
A location in the new plat. south of the
south drive and next to the Italian build
Ing has been assigned for the international
beauty show, which aroused TO little en-
thusiasm at Chicago. The forty young
women who displayed their charms in
Jackson Park are TO be tran sported hither.
Ihe company represents all types OF femi-
nine loveliness. During exhibition hours
they will be seated on a raised platform,
in front of which will be strong, polished
brass rail to prevent the devotees of good
looks from attaining too close proximity
to the material exhibits.
The United States will be represented by
blonde and brunette attired in fin-de
steele gowns. Polands contribution will
wear robe trimmed with eider-down
The lady from China will have draperies
of heavy silk. A classic robe hanging in
folds from the shoulders of the Greek girl,
will form a long train, but will not hide
her white, strapped sandals. Fatima will
occupy throne. SeliBa will be seated on
a divan. her beauty not concealed by her
long white veil. Other nations will be
The morning call., 1893-11-24
Homeless and PenniIess.

Three young men who came from the
East few days ago, in search of employ
ment. entered the barn of John Greedy,
326 Eighth avenue. last night. about s
o'clock, to get nights rest, as they had
seen by Mark A. Greely, who gave infor-
nation of the circumstance to Police Off,
GERS Handley and Mahoney. The officers
went to the barn and placed the three
young men under arrest. They took them
in the patrol wagon to the City Prison, ac-
compauied by young Greely. and hooked
them on q charge of burglary. Greedy said
that so far as he knew they had not stolen
anything.