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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
A HORRIBLE TALE.

The papers of the entire country
have devoted columns, in the last few
days, to the discovery and capture of
the men who SO brutally murdered
the Wratten family, near, Washington,
Ind, and the confession of one of their
number, duplicating his six compan-
ions, all of whom were with MIN in
prison. This man was James E, Stone
and he has now supplemented his
first confession with second, more
horrible, if possible, than the other.
He described in detail how he kill
ed them all. Young Mrs. Wratten,
her husband, who lay i'll at the time,
the three children and old Mrs Wrat-
ten, their grandmother, fell victims to
this fend in human shape. He then
concealed the instruments in woods
near by, where they have, since his
confession, been found. Stone did
not get any money. In fact, he says
after the tragedy he did not care for
money. He went home, took change
of clothes, hid his trousers between
the plastering and Misunderstanding
of his house, and then went to the
spring, where he attempted TO wash
the blood stains from his shirt
He was the first at the Wratten
homestead the next day and gave the
alarm of murder. He was pall-bear-
er at the funeral, and assisted the un-
dertaker in dressing the bodies for
burial in fact he made himself gener-
ally useful the day after the murder
at the Wrattcn house. He says that
he has been forgiven by the Lord for
the deed and is happy man.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
MISS GARLAND SUICIDES.

News has just reached this from
Washington, d. c., of the death, by
suicide, of Miss Daisy Garland, the
beautiful daughter Of Ex-Attorney
General A. II. Garland, which occur
red at the family home in Washing
ton. at an early hour yesterday morn
ing. The unfortunate young lady
was an only daughter and has, since
her entree into social life, been a gen
eral fsvorite both in Little Rock and
Washington. The fatal deed was
committed with an old army revolver,
which had been the property Of Cen
eral Garland for more than thirty
years Religious enthusiasm, amount
ing at times to phreuzy,- is believed
to be the cause of her rash act. 1t is
thought that the remains will be
brought to Little Rock for interment
by the side of the mother and other
members of the Garland family.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Taxing Mortgages.

Quite futter was occasioned
among the members of the lower
House of Congress, at Washington,
over the circulation of a report that
the income tax scheme would be made
to include a provision to tax mort
cages. Western men assert that tax
ing mortgages would mean that the
person borrowing money would be
obliged to pay an increased amount of
interest to meet the amount of the tax
and the men lending the money would
not be injured. Inquiry among MEM
bers Of the ways and means commit
tee developed the fact that the i'm
preston got abroad through the hear
ing which was last week accorded to
Thomas G.. Shearman of New York,
who advocated tax on invested
wealth, including bonds, stocks, mort
cages and rents. 1t was apparent that
an income tax, if adopted would mean
a graduated tax on all kinds of in
comes.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Something Unusual,

as a medicine, is Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. And, because Of
that, there's something unusual in the
way of selling it. Where every other
medicine OF its kind only promises,
this is guaranteed. If it ever fails to
benefit or cure, you have your money
back.
It's the only remedy for every dis
ease caused by disordered liver OF
impure blood. Dyspepsia, Bilious
ness, the most stubborn Skin, Scalp
and Scrofulous affections, even Con-
sumption (or Lung-scrofula) in Its
earlier stages, are all cured by it.
II puriGes and enriches the blood
rouses every organ into healthful
action, and restores strength and Wig.
or. In building up both flesh and
strength of pale, puny, Scrotu!ous
children, or to invigorate and brace
up the system after "Grippe,p pneu-
monia, fevers, snd other prostrating
acute diseases, nothing can equal the
Discovery"
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Cotton Gin Destroyed.

News has been received from Dar-
danelle, Ark, of the appearance and
destructive work Of "While Caps"
near Boonville, in Logan county. Ia
the early part Of the week, they post
ed a notice on the cotton gin owned
by farmer NARROW, of that section,
warning him to shut down until cot
ton went up to 10 cents per pound.
This Mr.. NARROW refused to do, but
got several of his neighbors to arm
themselves and guard the gin. Thurs
day night the Whitecaps slipped up
to within about 100 yards of the gin
and fired about fifteen firebrands Of
some kind into the gin and fed. In q
few minutes it was in ashes. Five other
gins in the community have received
notice to stop, and for fear of the
mob, have promptly obeyed the or
der.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Fatally Injured.

News reached the city this morning
of fatal accident on the Shreveport
branch of the Cotton Belt railway,
running out from New Lewisville,
Ark. 1t seems that Joe Ransome, a
saw mill man, formerly residing in
Texarkana, became involved in diff
ficulty with another man while on q
moving train and was advancing ON
his adversary with a knife, when
he was struck and knocked from the
train, receiving injuries from which
he will die. The wounded man was
brought to New Lewisville last night,
for treatment After making exami-
nation of his injuries the attending
physician pronounced the case hopeless.
Ransom will be remembered by for
mer acquaintences here, he having liv-
ed at this place for several years.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

PIP. ?. stimulates the appetite and
aids the process of assimilation, cures
nervous troubles, and invigorates and
strengthens every organ of the body.
Nervous prostration is also cured by
the great and powerful p. z. ?. Its
effects are permanent and lasting.
Ifyou feel weak and badly, take p.
P. P, and you will regain your flesh
and strenth.
For Rheumatism. Malaria and
Syphilis, P. P. P. [Prickly Ash, Poke
Root and Potassium is the best known
remedy.
For females in delicate health, for
Indigestion and Dyspepsia, take only
PIP, 1t is the best Spring medi-
cine in the world.
W, II. Wilder, Mayor Of Albany,
ia, says he has suffered with Rheu-
mOtiSm for fifteen years, and in that
time he tried all the So-called specifics,
but to no purpose. His grandson
who was on the B. q w. railroad, fl.
nally got him bottle Of p. p. p. The
hrSt bottle Of p. p. p. showed its re-
markable effects, and after using a
snort time the rheumatism disappear
ed, and he writes he feels like a new
man, and takes pleasure in recommend
ing 1t to rheumatism sufferers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
p. 4. Club Meeting.

The members of the p. e. Club,
were charmingly entertained in the
parlor of Mr.. and Mrs, John Bresewitz
on Thursday evening last. The host
es was assisted in receiving, by Mrs.
Buff Kize, Mrs. M. V. Flippin, Mrs.
Cambell and the beautiful Misses May
Wisdom and Joanna Costin. Little
Misses Gwendolen Kizer and Ailleen
Bresewitz added grace and pictur-
eaqueness to the occasion, as demure
mattresses at refreshment time. The
game commencing at 8 o'clock, was
played until 1890, when, at signal
from the hostess, all play was stopped,
and the most delightful ices and cakes
were served.
The lucky winners . the prizes
were: Ladies, first prize, Mrs. f. l..
Wisdom q beautiful silver Crumb
Tray and brush. Second won by Mrs.
w. A. Robinson, pretty gold and
oxidized Pin Tray. Gentlemens' first
prize, handsome silver moustache
cup and saucer, won by Col. j. G. Kel-
SO; second, won by Mr.. Ed. +. Burke,
beautiful silver collar button box.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs
G L Sheppard, DR. and Mrs f l. Wis
dom, Mr. and Mrs Harry Taylor, Mr.
and Mrs Paul Jones, Mr. and Mrs j S
Raglnad, Mr. and Mrs W A Robinson,
Mr. and Mrs Buff Kizer, Mr. and Mrs
T L L Temple, Mr. and Mrs Ed +
Burke, Mr. and Mrs j d Latimer, Mr.
and Mrs Thos Brewer, Mr. and Mrs T
M Ragland, Col. j G Kelso, Col I b
Trigg and Mrs + 2 Hammond.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
THE END IN VIEW.
Stewart, the Horatio of the Silver
Cause, Defends the Bridge, Alone.

II was known at an early yesterday
morning that there would be no vote
on the amendments to the repeal bill
during the days session. The Sena-
tors came in leisurely and the Senate
was slow in getting down to business.
After small amount of routine busi-
ness was transacted, Mr.. Teller took
the floor and spoke for some time and
gave way to Mr.. Squire. Then Mr..
Stewart spoke and the day was ended
On all sides it is now admitted that
the vote will como in short time,
but no one is willing to state exactly
what is meant by short time. The
repeal leaders thought perhaps the
amendments would be taken up, but
they abandoned the idea. The guess
es as to when there will be a vote on
the main question range from Monday
till Wednesday. No one seems to be
disposed to put the time further off
than the latter day.
The repeal leaders think the amend
ment may come up Monday, but the
silver men say their speeches will re.
quire more time than that. Accord
ing to the repeal men Mr.. Jones will
speak two or three hours longer on
his main speech. Then Mr.. Allen an
hour and Mr.. Wolcott half an hour.
This would make four or five hours
and they think this would conclude
the speaking.
However, they did not calculate
properly, as they have not allowed for
Mr.. Morgan, who says he intends to
make a speech even if he dies on the
floor while he is speaking. He is not
at all well, but he says this shall not
deter him from having one more say
against the iniquity about to be per-
petrated Mr.. Morgan may not be
the only one not included in the esti-
mate of the repeal men. The dissatis
faction on the outcome is still deep
among the vanquished, and many Of
them may think it proper to 60 down
with a scream of defiance.
There was a great deal of talk yes
terday about Mr.. Sherman's intentions
to put in an amendment on the pres
enU bill providing for an issuance Of
bonds. He is reported as declaring
that he did not contemplate doing
of the kind. None of the
gentlemen offering amendments really
feel that any of them will pass. Many
Of them are offered as solace to con-
alone.
AS regards the compromise measure
it is now said, on good authority, that
every Democratic Senator signed the
agreement except VOORHEES,, to whom
it was addressed, Mills, Hill, Villas and
others among the number, who were
reported as having refused to affix
their signatures to the document.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Read this, Young Men.

Our Fall stock Of Underwear just
received. We can suit you in style,
color, quality and price. Our suits
range from honest goods at 81, to a
thread China silk at $l5 per suit. Our
boss seller is a medium, feece-lined
all-wool snit, at $3.50; good enough
for an American citizen, and Il great
deal too good for king.
j. W. STUART & Son.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Pronounced HOpeIess, ieI Snyed.

y from letter written by Mrs. Ada
eSvaat vnutu OF Groton $. D., we quote (;
sot1a Hs Caken vito a bad cold, which
tOoI' ''Ieu on my lungs, cough set in and
Fly Fo~y terminated in consumption,
co"I, UTr doctors gave me up, saying |
myoo,f l llve but short time. / gave
iriI ii'eli up to my Saviour, determined
ear,S tOqiu not stay with my friends on
ahoa % would meet my absent ones
goV'e, no, e. MY husband was advised TO
con- eor.l pr' Kings New Discovery for
assumption, !, ' coughs and colds. / gave
has c,,su ~a', 'ook in all, eight bottles; it
now "seu me aud thank God | am
Trio, wen and hearty woman.n
Large VJ.,les si,u rs tree at Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
VOTING AT LAST.

At the last hour of yesterdays ses-
sion, in the United States Senate, a
vote was secured on the PETER amend
ment to the repeal bill. Just preced-
ing the vote, which defeated his
amendment, Mr.. PETER spoke as fol-
lows "Mr. President, we have moi
surrendered, nor do we intend to. We
do not intend to interpose facetious
opposition, but at every stage we
shall interpose determined resistance
and determined opposition"
The question was then put and the
amendment was rejected-yeas, 2S;
nays, 80. The detailed vote on the
PETER amendment was as follows;
Yeas-Allen, Bate, Berry, Black
burn, Butler, Call, Coke, Daniel, Du-
bois, George, Harris, Irby, Jones,
(Ark.), Jones, (Nev.), Kyle, Martin,
Pasco, Pcfler, Power, Pugh, Roach,
Shoup, Stewart, Teller, Vance, Vest,
Walthall and Wolcott-2o.
Nays Aldrich, Caffery, Camden,
Carey, Collum, Davis, Dixon, Dolph,
Faulkner, Frye, Gallinger, Gibson,
German, Gray, Hale, Higgins, llill,
Hoar, Lindsay, Lodge, McMillin, Nc
Phearson, Mandcrson, Mitchell (Wis),
Morrill,, Murphy, Palmer, Perkins,
Proctor, Quay, Ransom, Sherman,
Smith, Stockbridge, Turple, Villas,
Voorhees,, Washburn and White, QLa')
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Those Wonderful Kings.

f. 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 lntalible cure for rheumatism.
Mr.. John Buron and others of this
city are ready to testify as to their
virtue as a certain rheumatic cure
Call and secure one of these magnetic
treasures. F. l.. SOHUsTER,
No. 208, State Line Avenue.
f-a-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Ayers s Pills

Are better known and more general
ly used than any other cathartic.
Sugar-coated, purely vegetable, and
free from mercury or any other inju-
rlous drug, this is the ideal family
medicine. Though prompt and ener-
getic in their action, the use Of these
pills is attended with only the best
results. Their effect is to strengthen
and regulate the organic functions,
being especially beneficial i'll the
various arrangements of the stom-
ach, liver, and bowels.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to
render it promptly, but one should
remember to use even the most per-
feet remedies only when needed. The
best and most simple and gentle rem
edy is the Syrup of Figs, manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
ayers Pills

are recommended by all the leading
physicians and druggists, as the
most prompt and effective remedy
for biliousness, nausea, costiveness,
indigestion, sluggishness of the
liver, jaundice, drowsiness, pain in
the side, and sick headache; also,
to relieve colds, feyers, neuralgia,
and rheumatism. They are taken
with great benefit in chii.s and the
diseases peculiar to the South. Tor
travellers, whether by land or sea,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Men and brethren: the Stuarts again
rise to remark that this fall and win
ter they will be strictly in ii" that
they always know what they are here
for, and never forget where they
are at.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
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. My office is at the Reeves
Furniture Store.
G. M. JOHNSON, Agent.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
To the Ladies'.

| take pleasure in notifying my pat
rons and the ladies Of this generally
that | have re-opened my dressing
making department, with Miss Cid
dings, stylish and thoroughly ex-
perienced modiste, in charge. | will
also have, in few days, my ner trim
mer, from New York City, who is
Just from the schools Of Millinery
Art, in the "Paris" Of America.
Respectfully,
Mrs. H. +. ToRRANs,
Millinery Establishment,
If No. 20S East Broad ST.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

A young man by the name Of A. @.
Jones was found IN a dying condition
in box car near IT. Smith, Ark, yes
terday. When found he was still
breathing, but the nature of his
wounds were such as to preclude all
hope of recovery. The crime was ev-
identity committed for the purpose of
robbing the victim, who was young
farm hand and had some money and
valuables on his person when last seen
before the tragedy. The unfortunate
man was taken to Fort Smith for
medical assistance.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
The Strongest Defence

Against ill health, debility and ner-
vousness is to promote digestion, ac-
tivity of the liver and regularity of
the bowels with the Incompatible
Alternative and tonic, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, medicine without
a drawback, safe and thorough, and
having the highest professional sane
tion. 1t promotes an adequate secre-
ton of the gastric juices that act as
solvents of the food, and insures its
conversion into rich, nourishing
blood which never fall to honor the
drafts for strengh made upon it by
the rest of the system AS laxative
of the bowels it is natural and gen.
tie in operation, but at the same
time effective. By directing the
bile iuto its proper channel it re-
moves the many and harrrssing
symptoms Of liver complaint. Heart
burn, nausea, sick headaches, rheum-
atism, nervousness, malaria and KID
ney trouble are remedied by it
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
A Sound Liver Makes a Well Man.

!, are Art you bilious, constipated or trou-
t"e. D,ea with jaundice, sick headache, bad
," %S'e IN mouth, foul breath, coated
spIa!gue' ~! dyspepsia, indigestion, hot dry
,S.", % PAIN in the back and between
ha t"o shoulders, chills, fever, etc. If you
u nave any of these symptoms your liver
10 10 1ut oil order and your blood is slow
! oeihg poisoned, because your liver
cNs CVeS not act promptly. HERBINE will
OuLe oot any disorder of the liver, stom-
Iiu 1Iu or bowels. 1t has no equal as a
ta,t nser Medicine, Price, rs cents. Free
''"' oottles at Smith Drug Co,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Summer weakness, that tired feel
ing, loss of appetite and nervous pros
tration are driven away by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, like mist before the
morning sum TO realize the benefits
Of this great medicine, give it trial.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Read this. Mothers.

We have just received our Fall and
Winter stock Of boys and children's
1t is the Gold Medal, Lon
don and Paris brand. 1t has few
equals and no superiors. Prices rang
ing from $3.50 to $40 per suit.
j. w. STUART & Son.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

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 18
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
Married

At the Gilchrest House, in this city,
last evening, Prof Alexander Lang
stein and Mary A. Dobson, Rev. ~.
Lackey, officiating.
The groom is well known musical
instructor of this city, the bride hav-
ing only resided here short time
The DEMOCRAT tenders congratula-
tions.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Since the establishment of public
baths and washhouses of the parish
of st. James, Westminster forty years
ago, the number of visitors has been
no less than 6,750,O00.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Mrs |. II, Bryapt--who is teaching
sprlVate school at her home on the
corner of Hazel and Fifth streets--can
accommodate n few more children,
ana respectfully solicits the patronage
Of her friends and the public general
" Only one dollar per month is
charged. 9-13.tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
A Battle for Blood

Is what Hoods Sarsaparilla vigorous
ly fights, and it is always victorious in
expelling all the foul taints and giving
the vital fluid the quality and quantl-
ty Of perfect health.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Believe nothing against another,
but on good authority; nor report
what may hurt another, unless it be a
greater hurt TO some other to conceal
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Inward sincerity will, Of course in
nuence the outward department;
where the one is wanting there is
good reason to suspect the absence Of
the other.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

We have on hand, ana keep sup
Piled with the best of live and dressed
poultry, eggs, butter, etc.
&C HUDDLEsT0N BROS.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

A tract of 100000 acres has been
purchased by Chinese capitalists in
the state Of Sinalou, Mexico, and il Is
proposed to settle 5000 Celestials on
the land.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
$500 Lost

While walking down Broad street.
Stop in and have your watches, jewel
ry, clocks, typewrlters, music boxes
repaired by an expert, j. W. Casteel.
SAM S. FALK,
The Jeweler.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

New neckwear, new handkerchiefs
new suspenders, new shirts, complete
stock of half hose and underwear, in
silk, wool and cotton at
SHARPE & JoRDAN's
Hatters and Furnishers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Mrs. Mary Jenkins, colored, Of
Savannah, Ga, gave birth to quintet
of pickanninies. Both the mother
and babies are reported to be doing
well.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

A weak mind sinks under prosperi-
ty as well as under adversely. A strong
and deep one has two highest tides,
when the moon is at full and when
there is no moon.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Posterity preserves only what will
pack into small compass. Jewels
are handed down from age to age;
less portable valuables disappear.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Mems slippers, pump, calf, cordovan
patent leather and enamel shoes, just
received at SHARPE & JoRDAN's,
Hatters and Furishers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
The Last Chance.

Times aint hard when you can
buy 5 day clocks for $3.50 and | day
clocks at So. Strikes holrs and half
hours. SAM S. FALK,
Hf Jeweler.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

When the character of o friend is as
sailed, if the hand Of charity open not
thy mouth, let the finger of silence
rest upon thy lips.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
sure, efIlcient, easy-Hood's PlIIs. 8

Its thousands of cures are the best
advertisements for DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. so cents; by druggists.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Favorite Cream is the most elegant
preparation for chapped, red orrough
skin.
1912 SMITH DRUG Co'
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Catarrh is positively cured by DR..
Sage's Remedy.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Another "mistriaP has been scored
in the Woodruff case. This time, how
ever, the defaultiug ex-Treasurer had
a close call for his liberty. The jury,
when finally dismissed as being un-
able to arrive at q verdict, stood 10
2 in favor of conviction. When the
first ballot was taken by the jury it
was found that it stood to 4. Finally
one and another changed to the side
of conviction, until only two votes,
out of twelve, stood between the
once popular State official and the
penitentary. When Judge Lea dis
charged the jury yesterday morning
that body had been out over three
days and nights, twenty-four hours
longer than was taken by the jury
in the first trial, 'or rather "mistrial"
There is great deal Of comment,
more or less condemnatory Of the
jury's action and much dissatisfaction
with the result Of the trial.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28
70 Misrepresentation.

All goods warranted as represent
gu or money refunded by
SAM S. FALK,
Jeweler.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Fresh oysters, of the best quality,
are received daily at E. Klein's, next
door to Turner Bros. If.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Henry Starr, Kid Wilson and Al
fred ChanceY, on trial in the Federal
court st Ft, Smith, Ark, for participa-
ton Pryor creek train robbery, were
convicted on six counts of the indict-
ment, which charged them, jointly,
with the crime. Their sentences, if
given the full limit of the law will
aggregate ninety-three years each.
Starr, the leader is virtually under
sentence of death already, he, having
been convicted of murder in the first
degree, in the same court, on pre-
vious trial.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-28

Epilepsy cured bv Dr.. Miles Norvine