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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18

In March, 1891, VIM. G. French, son
of a Clergyman, shot and killed his
brother-in-law, Gairn NJ Steel, at Ash
land.
French was tried for murder, arrest
en- and a plea of insanity was set up
in his behalf. It was shown on the
trial that he had met with an injury
on a railroad some years before and
had suffered from trouble with his head
ever since; that several of his near
relatives had been insane; that he had
been drinking heavily and manifested
some of the symptoms of delerium ire
mems shortly before the shooting; that
he believed Steel and others had con-
spired to ruin his wife and to kill him;
that he believed he had been shot at
and that poison had been administered
to him. He was, however, particularly
disturbed because his wife remained
up till very late hours with a ledger in
his house named James Duket promi-
nent in local Y NJ. G. A work. This
condition forced him even to drive
Duket from his house.
The jury at first disagreed on the
trial, 10 believing French insane and z
sane. At a second hearing, however,
the jury held him guilty, but strongly
recommended him to mercy. He was
sentenced to the extreme penalty of
the law, Imprisonment for life at hard
labor, and is now confined at Waupun.
A writ of error was sued out and ar
gued in the supreme court Tuesday
last and the court is now considering
the matter.
These facts are recited now because
of the news which is published in the
Ashland Press to the effect that Mrs.
French, the wife of the accused, being
released from her marital bonds by
his conviction, was married May 9th
to the same James S. Duket, whose
named figured in the case when it was
tried. Mrs. French has children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
MGROCH WINS AGAIN.
Famous Lard Compromise Notification
in Court at Milwaukee,

! Milwaukee, May 15.-Judge Johnson
has decided the case of the Continental
National bank, of Chicago, against Pc
ter McGeoch and Daniel Wells. Jr.,
confirming the verdict of the jury and
finding for defendants
In this case the bank sought to recOv-
er $4,000 alleged to be due on notes of
the defendants. One defense made was
that the money had been advanced by
the bank for an unlawful purpose
Judge Johnson held that this point had
not been established Besides he did
not favor q defense based on the de-
PENDANTS wrong doing.
The bank had agreed to the settle
Element at so cents on the dollar. In
the suit it attempted to show that the
composition was effected by fraud, pref
erence being alleged in favor of some
Of the creditors. Judge Johnson held
that the bank was fully aware of the
circumstances and decided that the
settlement should stand.
Upon the ground, the bank having
signed a release Of the debt, and upon
it alone, Judge Johnson ordered iudg-
ment entered in favor of the defend
ants, Messrs McGeoch and Wells. Mr..
McGeoch listened to the decision and
just the trace of a smile came over his
countenance when Judge Johnson's
long talk came to an end. Judge John
son reviewed the case very fully.
The application fof the Protestant
Home for the Aged for the assignment
to it of property devised to it by the
will of Robert G11nyon was heard be
fore Judge Mann. Frederick Kau-
wertz and John Church, the executors
of the will, decline to turn over the
property on account of the Dodge leg
acylaw, in force at the time, which did
not permit such requests to stand I'M
less made three months before the tes-
tator's death. G. W. Haze1ton appeared
for the Home and argued that in this
case the law did not apply. The prop
erty concerned is valued at $4,000.
Frank J. Lenicheck appeared for the
executors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
MRS. CLEVELAND.
A Very Interesting Event to Occur
i'll July.

| Washington, May 14.-At the end OF
Mrs. Cleveland's first year in the white
house a rumor was started which soon
gained great proportions and caused
some excitement among the good
ladies who had taken Il sentimental in
terest in it's chief subject from the
time of her romantic marriage to the
president in the white house. The ru-
NOR grew and grew. 1t found a place
in the newspapers, though the illusions
to it were carefully yelled. Finally one
or two papers, more bold than the
others, published minute descriptions
OF the preparations going forward in
the white house in the making of dainty
garments for an event which was ex-
pected to occur. The female Jenkinses
reyeled in this for a week. Then there
was sudden silence. Mrs. Cleveland
was not well, and she passed through
a brief but dangerous sickness, and
from that day the melton of the prep
arations of the dainty garments dis
appeared from the newspaper columns.
The subject was dropped so suddenly
vain for an explanation, said that this
had all been an invention of the cor
respondents at Washington. And so
the subject was laid aside and was not
taken up again during Mr.. Clevelands
first term
Since the return Of the Clevelands to
the white house a rumor of like i'm
port, which had been in circulation for
some time before the Inauguration, has
taken definite form. The story started
last winter. AS early as November it
was. whispered about in the clubs in
Washington. 1t has been repeated in
one form or another many times since
1t was only in the last week, though,
that Mrs. Cleveland gave it any sane
ton 1t has been an accepted fact
among her friends ever since she came
to the white house. 1t will accol 1T
for the sudden illness reported in the
New York newspaper, which, it was
said, prevented her attending the
Columbian ball In fact, Mrs. Cleveland
has known for a long time that she
could not attend the ball or bear
the strain of going to the opening Of
the worlds fair at Chica go. She has
not talked of the cause to any of her
friends, unless it may be to Mrs. La
mont. But last week she took the first
decisive step in the matter The prep
aration Of the dainty garments is yet
to come, unless Baby Ruth's are still
fresh enough to use again. But Mrs.
Cleveland has notified the physician and
nurse whom she wishes to attend her
iii her sickness, and has named the
approximate date when she will need
their services. The necessity for doing
this SO soon lies in the fact that the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
ASHLAND BLAZE.
Large Carriage Works Almost Entirely
Destroyed.

Ashland, Wis, May 15.-F'ire dam
aged NJ. S. Sopers carriage works last
night. The blaze started in the en-
CINE room from an unknown cause
Paints and oils added to the strength
OF the flames. 1t was thought the
whole block of frame buildings would
go but prompt action saved them.
Several families occupying the upper
stories narrowly escaped with their
lives, all their goods being destroyed.
Mr.. Soper places his loss at $4,000; in
surance $1,000. The other losses will
increase the total loss to $4,000, with
no insurance. The damaged portion
will be rebuilt Immediately
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18

Tender and Touching Letter to a Little
embarrassing Life History Of the
Sorrowing Husband - Thanked by
Congress and Honored by Crowned
Heads.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18

The National Union bank, Of Oshkosh,
was caught for a small amount by the
failure Of the Chemical National bank
at Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
ANOTHER PHASE or THE QUEER
INSURANCE CASE.

He Sees Thrun on a Train in Company
With a Detertive-The Latter Sub
sequentIy Offers to Give up the
Romeo Man for $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
ANOTHER CHAPTER
1T IS ADDED TO THE FRENCH
MURDER CASE.
HER Y. NJ. G.. A. LOVER.

Romantic Circumstance Is Recorded by
an Ashland Paper - Mrs. French,
After Her Husband Goes to Prison,
Webs Duket, Who Was the Cause OF
Jealousy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
.CEARY LAW UPHELD
Z. s. SUPREME COURT AFFTRNS
ITS CONSTITUTIONALITY
AND THE HEATHER CHNEF
MUST LEAVE AMERICA.

Chief Justice Fuller and Associate ms
tees Brewer and Field File Dissent
ing Opinions Chinese on the Coast
Still Waiting for Instructions from
the six Companies
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
LOYAL AND LOVING
REMARKABLE CONSTANCY ENHIF
TIED BY A MAN NOW DEAD.

CAME FAR EACH YEAR TO PLACE
FLOWERS ON HIS WIFE'S TOMB.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27
RE-SALVAGE PRICES.

In passing the Chinese laundry, on
State Line avenue, about 10 O'Clock
last night, some miscreant threw gi-
ant fire-cracker into the door. The
explosion sounded like the roar of a
healthy, full grown cannon and star
tied the neighbOrs for blocks around.
Officer John Paup was quickly on the
ground and found that the craker in
exploding had set fire to the shop in
one place and torn hole through
the ceiling. The fire was quickly ex-
tinguished and little harm resulted,
save i'll the fright which was expert
enced by the almond-eyed celestia!
who had been made the victim of the
dcspicable joke. This piece Of alleged
fun may yet make the joker feel joked,
as the Chinaman vows by all his i'm
images that he knows him by sight,
md will point the perpetratOr out to
The officers of the law at the earliest
possible moment.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

The supper, given for the benefit OF
the Sunday School scholars by the
ladies of the First Baptist church, at
the Y NJ G A hall last evening prov
ed one of the most enjoyable and
successful of local holiday entertain
ments. The tables ware laden
down with delicious vians of every
conceivable kind charmed the eyes
and temped the appetites of more
than hundred Juveniles, who were
as hungry as they were happy in the
prospect of safety. AT given sig
nal the youngsters "fell TO-, and for
an unlimited space Of time feasted on
the good things prepared for their
own special delight In company with
Judg; Friedel we viewed the hap
py scene and agreed with him that the
ladies had adopted an excellent exped-
lent for making happy every little
heart among their charges, for which
they deserve both gratitude and
praise.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Hettie Bernard Chase will hold the
boards at Ghio's Opera on the 25,
26, 27 and % instant, giving one or
more matinee performances, during
her STAY. The attraction is noted
highly in theatrical circles and prom
ises to afford excellent holiday amuse-
ment
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Ladies', Mrs, O'Dounell at the Tenn
pie of Fashion, specially invites you
to call and price her stock of hats and
all millinery. She has greatly reduced
prices. Call and secure a bargain in
a Christmas hat. 1918
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

B The tortures of dyspepsia, the suf-
fcrings Of scrotua, the agoniziug itch
and pain of salt rbeum, The disagreea-
ble symptoms of catarrh, are removed
by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

You have a chance to own the fine
Rosewood Music Box Q2-tune) by
trading at Moore & Co.'S; one ticket
emitting the holder to one chance,
free with every dollar spent with
them. 1912
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

WANTED-A live man in Texarka-
ma and surrounding towns to repre-
seut our business. Previous expert
encc not necessary to right man, Ad-
dress Plymouth Rock Pants Co., Hot
Springs, Ark. 12-2O-6
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Paul Oswald, on corner Vine and
Clinton street. offers his services to
the public, in dying clothing, clean
ing or repairing the same, etc, at rea-
sonable figures. l2-l5-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27
Mrs. Richards.

having secured an assistant dressma.
ker from Denver Colo, eau now make
aud send out dresses on the shortest
notice. Ladies' empire and evening
gowns a speciality. Dressmaking par
lors l20 Il. Broad street. l2.26-lw
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Hoods pills are the best atter-din-
ner pills, assist digestion, prevent con-
stipation, 8
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

G. T. Harris, a well known mill man
of Boggy, Ark, came in yesterday and
passed the day in the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Huddleston Bros meat market is
headquarters in Texarkana for all
kinds of fresh meats, game, fish etc.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

If you want the choicest fresh
meats game, fish, etc, go to Huddle-
stou's new Broad street meat mar
ket. 1919
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27
Attention |!

The Sewing Machine Office hereto
fore at the Reeves Furniture Store,
has been moved to City Hall building,
opposite Turner Bros.
12-15-tf G.. NJ. JOHNSON,
MANAGER.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

The Temple of Fashion offers spec
ial inducements, by making lower
prices than ever for all kinds of mil
emery, l2-lS
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

II, McGough and j. H. Hall, of Will
ton Ark, were exchanging greetings
with their Texarkana friends today.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

j, G Coyle, of Cotton Belt, Ark, came
in Yesterday and passed the day at
this end of the line
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

W. l.. White, of Austin Tex, came in
yesterday and autographed at the Cos
mopolitan hotel
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Chas. Kelly and f. f. Carter, both
OF Magnolia, Ark, were registered in
the city today.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27
RECEIVERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
u decree in chancery rendered by the Mil
Ter county Chancery court at tho Noyem-
Der term. 1893, upon the cross complaint
of Mary r. Stanhope, in the cause of Peter
Ivy VS. Mary Il. Stanhope ct al, the un-
dersigncd, as Receiver in said cause, will
on the
18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1894,
at the front door of the court house in
TeXarkana, Arkansas, within the hours
prescribed by law for judicial sales, offer
for sale at public outcry the following
real estate; Lot 5 in block II, in the city
Of TcXarkana, Arkansas, together with
the brick building and other improve
mentS thereon.
Said sale will be upon credit Of three
months. and purchaser will be required to
give bond with approved personal sccuri-
ty, and vendors lien will be retained to
secure the purchase money.
Dee 26, 1893 w, R. KELLEY,
1-42t Receiver
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Bargains can be had in watches,
and diamonds that have been unrc-
deemed, at Louis IIeibrons. 12-l4
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

w. /. Carwile formerly of this city,
but now with the Stamps Lumber
Co., is spending the day here.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Messrs. J. p. Hull and W. f. Ander-
son, both we'll known mill men, were
in the city yesterday from Boggy.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

j. b. Sellers, of Lonoke Ark, was
one of the visiting faces to be seen
on the streets of the city yester-
dav.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Sample those ilne old liquors aud
wines, going at reduced prices, At j.
Langinott's saloon. lilo
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Go to J. Longinotti's Palace Saloon
for your Christmas whlskies, wines,
etc. He is selling, in quantities, at
lower prices than ever. 1916
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Only 75 cents per Gallon, for fine
California Wine, at GHlO'S.
I2.lS-l2t
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Louis Heilbron exchanges new jew
elry for any kind of old gold jewelry
l2-14
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Miss Wallace Moore, the charming
guest ofMiss Nellie Estes, leaves for
her home in kentucky this week.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

The Christmas tree, for the children
of the Baptist Sunday school of Col
lege Hill, on Monday evening, was a
decided success and afforded much
pleasure to the participants. Music
for the occasion was furnished by
Prof. Springs vocal class, which added
greatly to the enjoyment of the oc-
casisn.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Sliced ham and chlpped corned
oeef in quantities to suit, at Hu6dle-
st0n Bros. tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Hon. NJ. V. Tompkins, the talented
attorney Of Prescott, is passing the
day in the city, guest at the Huck-
ms House.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Old gold bought at Louis He'll
bron's. 1914
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Louis Hebron, Money Lender and
Jewrler lends money on all callater-
ais. l2-l4
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Mrs. Lovney & son, of Mckinney
Tex. were visiting in the city yester-
day.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

All brands Of whiskies, wines, etc,
are going at reduced sale, at }, Lon
ginotti's Palace Saloon, when bought
in quantities of one pint or ove~
1916
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Buy your coal from the Texarkana
Ice Co. 1918
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Best coal brought to this market
for sale by Texarkana Ice Co. 1918
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Mr.. John Smith, formerly of this
city, and now editor of the Bearden
Oracle, spent the holidays with friends
in this city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Hettie Bernard Chase is a bright
little artist of the Lotta type, always
natural and full Of magnetism she wins
her audience from the first entrance
and holds them until the final drop of
the curtain. The Arion quartette is
first class and supporting company
good.-Richmond Va Whig
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

T.. Hinton aud A. B Archibald were
both here from Little Rock yesterday
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

B. NJ. Wood, of Hope, came down
from Hope last evening,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

CT, Goode, Of Magnolia Ark, pas
sed yesterday in the CITY
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Solid gold rings 50 at Louis He'll
brOns 1914
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27
Dying and Cleaning

Or. Mnaa' Norvo and Liver Pills. so dosopaO cts
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

A. ID. Bauio. of Jefferson Tex.,was q
visitor, in the city yesterday.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Fresh oysters, of the best quality,
are received daily at f. Kleiu's, next
door TO Turner Bros IT,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27
LODGE DIRECTORY.
TEXHRKHNR LUuEE M. I,

ORegular meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
N each month al p. M, at Odd Fellows
hal Fast Broad street. Visiting Knights
invited. j. " SCOTT,
s-3O i'm Commander.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Bear in mind that the Texarkana
Ice Co. have all kinds of coal, which
will be delivered TO any part of the
city, tree Of drayage, ut lowest market
prices Telephone No. %, 10 1S
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Epilepsy cured by Dr. Niles Norvine.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Good dry wood, all lengths, both
oak and pine, for sale by A. W. Stew
ens, at Rose Hill brick yard, 912
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

aay~ WINE OF CARDUl. Tonic ro' Women.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

nvg. elAoS SORAuGHr tea cure, Consultation.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

BE Vowel was among the visitors
in the city yesterday.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27
THE DEMOCRAT
]. W.!CARDWER, Editor and Prop.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1898
RATHS'

DThe Daily AMI We, xiv DEMoCRA. are
entered at the pOst0liicr II TeXarkdna as
second -clasS mail na,tcr.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Sharpe & Jordan, Fashionable hat
ters. Specialties in soft roll, crush top
Stetson's aud Roelof derbys; sole
agent for YoumNn.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Jewelry Christmas presents at Louis
IIeilbron's, the leader of cheap prices,
1914
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Do not fail to examine and price the
large stock of Fine Jewelry and Di0-
monds carried now by Louis He'll
hron. l2-l4
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

For RENT "A nice two.story VSiX
room house-outhouses and garden,
Apply to E, +. Burk, or Smith
Drug Co. 12.l6.G
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Mr.. Ed. Gee, a well known mer-
chant of Prescott, came down last eve
ming and is looking after business mat
tcrs in the city today.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27
xM1s~Mu1

Pure, delicious bon-bons and choco-
latcs. SMITH Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27
Knights of the Maceabecs.

Interstate tent No. I. X. o. T. NJ
holds its regular meetings LIST & Bird Mon
davs in each month. at s p. m, at X. Of t.
Hall. on West Broad st.-visiting knights
cordially invited.
c. +. BEARD, Com.
|. NJ. DAVIS. r. K.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Charming Hettie Bernard Chase
and her big city company will open a
four nights eng agement at Ghio'S op-
era house, commencing Monday after
noon, Dec. 25, witt, a Christmas matt
nee. Little Coquotte" is the play; a
story of the war, and is laid at the
siege of Vicksburg, Miss. 1t is gen.
uine farce comedy from beginning to
end and is chuck full of songs, dances,
banjo solos, medleys, etc. Miss Chase
is one of the best soubrettes in Amer
lea, and you should not fail to see her
in "Little Coquette."
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

Cakes Candies, the finest in the
market, are kept constantly on hand
at G. II. Barclle n Cos, ll-l5
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-27

The most charming commedienne
on the American stage Hettie Bernard
Chase will greet you with smiles and
laughter at Ghio's opera house to-
night don't fail to see her. admission
only 25 and 80 cents.