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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
The Record Broken.

Our local pride in the possession of
Bowie county's maternal wonder, In
the person Of Mrs. Il. T. Page, Of In
gersoll, who gave birth to the. quar-
tette Of girl babies at one birth, has
received set back by the news of
Mrs. Ellsworth Miller's recent per-
lormance in this line. This lady, who
is resident of Cold Springs, N. u,
now holds the worlds record in null
tiple child bearing, she having just
presented her husband with another
set Of triplets-two boys and n girl.
This brings her record for triplets up
to three sets, and her total of children
up to sixteen. She was married on
October 10, 1883, nine years and five
months ago, and she is now 81 years
old.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
Fined Twenty-Five Dollars.

In the Circuit Court of Bowie coun-
ty, on yesterday, VIM. Woodson Esq,
was allowed to enter plea Of guilty
to a simple assault, and was fined $25
and cost for shooting at Oliver Dan
iels. The difficulty occurred in New
Boston, Texas, and was the outcome
of previous misunderstanding. Shots
were exchanged by both parties, but
without sersous results The princi-
pals are both well known men, the de-
fendant Woodson being local attor-
ney, while Daniels is the proprietor
Of saloon The result was brought
about by compromise and mutual
understanding between the parties
concerned.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15

ditor, $4,000; Commissioner of State
Lands, So, 800; ;Attorney-G General $4,000;
Judges of the Supreme court, $4,000;
Superintendent of Public instruction,
$1,000.
The House then adjourned until the
usual hour to-day.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
HEWEs.

The great magician, Hewes, will ap-
pear at Ghio's opera house Saturday
night, March 18th. Below we give
some condensed press notices OF his
performances.
He is a master of his art, and stands
at the head Of his professional O.
Times Democrat.
He is a marvel---a genius of won
der.--New York World.
He is without peer.-N. o. Truth
Hewes is the wonder of the age
Boston Globe.
Hewes gives wonderful perform
ance.-Daily States.
The most wonderful magician of
modern times.-N. O. Delta.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
BILLS INTRODUCED.

Senate bill No. 29S, (Harkey), to
create the Fourth Chancery District,
composed of the counties of Pope,
Yell, Conway, johnson and the Ozark
District of Franklin county.
Senate bill No. 800, NiddelD, to pro-
vide for the annotating, printing and
binding of volumes 1929 and 1880 of
the Supreme Court reports.
Senate bill No. 299, Galloway, to
provide for the sale of certain real es-
tate bank lands remaining unsold in
the office of the Commissioner of
State Lands.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
THE CASE SETTLED.

Since the above was put in type we
learn that the case was settled this
morning by Mr.. Smith pleading guilty
to aggravated assault. before a jury,
and was, by it, fined $25 and costs
Glad to know that case was 50
promptly settled, and we trust the
gentlemen will now make friends, and
drop the other suits now pending,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
Silks at Gallsgher's.

lie has just received choice line Of
Bengallnes. The steady demand for
these popular spring fabrics is grow
ing every day. They are bright,
silky fabric, and without doubt the
greatest value ever offered, and fully
So cents worth for 40 Cents. 8-l5.tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
Natures Compensation.

The great degree of unaffected IN
tcrest which Americans always feel
and often exhibit in anything pertain
ing to their country or concerning
their people, especially where the well
fare of one Of their own countrymen
or women is involved, makes the
story of Helen Kellar, ayoung Ameri-
Gun girl and her wonderful popularity
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
Look.

rs dozen ladies' hose in black, tan,
gray and check, at 20 l-2 cents, worth
35 cents; also an elegant line Of special
novelties in hosiery. 10 dozen babies
lace caps for 10 cents each Special
cuts in dress goods this week. Special
inducements in embroideries and tor
chon laces.
Elegant line of white goods for your
inspection, at Gallaghers. 3-l5-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
S-15-2w
3. M. A. A. Ball.

On Thursday evening the 10th in
staut, the members of the local order
of the Switchmen's Mutual Aid
Association will give grand ball, at
the old Federal building, in the Ivy
Friedell block. Tickets can be pro-
cured from any member Of the order
The affair will be given on an Ella
boratc scale and promises to be a
most enjoyable event.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
KNOWLEDGE


Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to It's presen' ing
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
stive; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
Ii has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of tho medical
profession because 1t acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weaken
ing them and II is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but 1t is man
ufaotured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
Arrgpt any substitute X offered.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
BILLS PASSED.

House bill No. 202, (Rodgersl
of Jefferson, to add Lincoln and JEFF
ferson counties to the Second Chan
Gerry Division, and to increase the
Councillors salary from $4,000 to
$2,500 per annum.
House bill No. 1875, (McCollnm), to
prevent minors between the ages of
1S and 81, from buying any intoxi-
cants. II Furnishes such minor unless
he tells the liquor seller that he is, 8
minor. 1t does not relieve the saloon
keeper from his liability.
House bill No. 139, (Sellers), to reg
ulate the selection of jurors in Justice
courts. The bill makes it legal
cause for challenging juror if he has
served as a juror in a Justice court
within three months next preceding
the trial.
House bill No. 247, Emersonl to
amend section 581 of Mansfield's Di-
gest. The bill requires that in all
suits for confirmation of title the
party in possession of any land or lot
in the action must be made q party
TO the suit.
House bill No. SO, (BridewelD 1t
sppropriates $500 to pay for binding
educational exhibits of the public
schools of the State at the Worlds
Fair.
House bill No 1913, (Richardson) to
amend section 1900 Of Mansfield's Di-
gest
House bill No. 1873, (RusselD to
amend section 1914 of Mansiield's Di-
gest
Senate then adjourned until the
usual hour to-day.
HOUSE.
Met promptly at 9 a. M, and after
hearing reports of committees, petit
IONS etc, proceeded TO the considera-
ton of bills.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
House bill No. 70, COMMITTEE on
Judiciary with substitute, the sub
stitute being House bill No. $50, by
the Committee on Judiciary, a bill for
an act to assess and collect taxes from
certain corporations.
Substitute House bill No. 331, (Com-
mittee on Ways and Means,) a bill in
creasing the salaries of state officers to
the constitutional INIT, as fol-
lows Governor, $4,000; Secretary
of State, $4,000; Treasurer, $4,000; Au-
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15

The Temple of Fashion will not dis
appoint its customers and the public
generally. Its beautiful and stylish
new millinery goods, for spring and
summer, will please the trade. Call
early. $40
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
ARKANSAS LEaIsLATURE.
A Heavy Days Work, Both in House
and Senate.

The Senate met at $3.50 a. M, and
after disposing of special order bill,
proceeded to the hearing of commit
tee reports, resolutions, etc, which
consumed several hours of the morn
inc session.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15
THE
Superior Medicine

because it is always the same in ap-
pearance, flavor, and effect, and, be-
ing highly concentrated, only small
doses are needed. 1t is, therefore,
the most economical blood-purifier
a. in existence. 1t
CuI6S makes food nour-
crpnrIIl A ishing, work pleas
o0"o' o-H ant, sleep refresh
ing, and life enjoyable. 1t searches
out all impurities in the system and
expels them harmlessly by the natu-
raj channels. AYERS Sarsaparilla
gives elasticity to the step, and i'm
parts to the aged and infrm, re-
newed health, strength, and vitality.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-03-15

Met promptly at a. M, and after
hearing reports of committees, petit
ions, etc, proceeded TO the considera-
ton of bills.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-20

IN ensign in the Bengal army, and four
years afterward he served in the Pun
NIB campaign. From 1850 to 1854 he
served on the Punjab frontier, where
there zvas much difficult and re-
spensible work to be done. In 1858 he
commanded a detachment in the Son
thai campaign. Then came the mutiny,
In MI the principal actions of which
Lucknow, Delhi, Cawnpore-he took
an honorable part. as is shown by the
Fery frequent mention of his name in
flisnatches With the termina ton Of
Tho mutiny his services in the field
cane TO an end. bat he continued to
serve in tho military administra ton.
in 1850 he was appointed assistant
military secretary at the Horse guards.
From 1862 to 1870 he was secretary Of
the government of India in the mill
tary department. and he was after
wafas for seven years military MEM
Der of the viceroy's council. He then
returned to England, and served from
1873 to 1853 at the India Office as mill
tary mem,er in the council OF the sec
Rotary Of state. 1t was not till 1858
that he began his career in the civil
administration. and he has since been
governor OF Jamaica and governor of
Queensland, and in both of these posts
he has been eminently successful. Sir
Henry Norman is sixty-seven years of
noe
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-20
THE KING BIRD.
A Day with the Ruffed Grouse Of
Pennsylvania.
a Wise Old Fellow Who Led Two Men .
Merry Chase for Half Day-His Cum
ming Tricks and Final
Downfall
TCopYRIGBT. 1922

We were enjoying our first outing OF
the pheasant season in one of the coun-
ties of western Pennsylvania. It was
q typical October day-all that a sports
man could wish. We had finished the
first half of the day, had bagged a
brace of young birds apiece, and now
were finishing our lunch and filling
our pipes. Beside US with an eye to the
crumbs lay noble old English setter,
hero of dozen seasons in the field. A
beautiful young animal scampered
about embracing every opportunity to
get Whit of the dead birds. Both
dogs had done good work in the morn
ing, but the birds were youngsters. and
had given us little real sport.
r. They are too much like prairie
chickens" grunbled Dick. Il want
to find some old fellow who knows
what the gun and dog mean-one that
has had his tail sprinkled with shot
often enough to want to keep out of
the way"
Never mind" said I, there's good
territory ahead of us. You may get
too much of it before evening"
We had not started the dogs out yet,
and they were sauntering along on the
carpet of moss when a low. muff1ed
sound reached our ears. An instant
after the sound was repeated: then it
came again and again. the intermis-
sions becoming shorter and shorter
until the sounds rolled almost into one
and then died away.
We exchanged looks of anticipation
and waited. Soon the mufiled sounds
began again-a low, heavy boom, then
another, then another and another, so
slowly that we could count them easily
at first, then coming more rapidly and
more rapidly, until we lost the sepa-
rate sounds in the long roll of the for
est.
Maybe that's the bird you're look
ing for" l said.
"Well, he makes enough noise to be,
doesn't hep"
The campaign was soon planned.
climbed to the top of the hillside, TAX
ing the younger dog, Fannie, with me.
My companion followed within one
hundred yards Of ne, keeping Ranger,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-20

Prof. Garner, who has taken up his
abode in East Africa with a view OF
learning the language of the gorilla.
is receiving very little attention from
the scientific world. The reason for It
is believed to be due to the unscientific
way in which he has gone about his
task. The professor has located his
cage within easy distance Of large
missionary camp. and has installed
himself inside to avail. the arrival of
some accommodating gorilla who viii
stop and whisper in 20 his monographs
II is well known that the gorilla is ore
of the most tirnid creatures in the
world. and under no circumstances
could one be persuaded TO come within
speaking distance of the professor
phonographS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-20
Tor moment, then move forward
again. The bird was evidently run

| for moment, then move forward
again. The bird was evidently run.
ming.
1t did not take long to find the trail
he had left as he entered the woods.
Ranger was soon reading" it down
the hill. The cover was not very good
and the bird rose before we got near
him. We each emptied barrel in his
direction and saw him cross to the
other side again and sail into cover
with a grace and ease that was tan.
talizing.
That's the bird you wanted. son, v
said l.
"Yes, and we'll have him, too" re.
piled Dick, as he went scurrying down
the hill to cross the stream.
We approached as noiselessly as we
a tremendous rush and roar darted
through clump of evergreens. Both
guns flashed, but there was no cloud of
feathers this time.
ooh, nobody can hit anything in
evergreens," said Dick, cheerfully.
''But which way did he go?"
Neither of US had seen the pheasant
after he got into the evergreens, but
as he was heading up the ravine we
knew that he could not go very far.
We crossed over again, and the dogs
struck the trail not far from where we
had had lunch at noon The cover was
bad and the bird again rose out of
reach, and only got sprinkling. He
went circling around us this time,
heading down the ravine.
Dick showed an inclination to stay
on the wooded side. He evidently
thought the bird would try to go over
the circle again. The theory was
plausible, but l was content to take
the cornheld side because knew the
trail would lead up to the fence, and
when the dogs found the birds pro-
posed to insist that Dick should flush
him. The probabilities were that the
bird would be frightened out into my
side and should get a good shot.
Ranger indicated my judgment, and
was soon 'roading." The trail went
down along the fence, and after both
dogs had followed it for three hundred
yards saw them stiffen out together,
and stand like SO much marble, side by
side. Their noses pointed to a clump
Of bushes along the fence. 1t was
pile of old logs. No other cover was
near. 1t was plain case and the bird
would doubtless stay under cover as
long as he could.
Isignaled to my companion to flush
the game. He signaled back for me
to do the flushing. The result was
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-20

the old dog, with him. Then we start
ed down parallel to the stream we had
just left. The drumming had ceased
the moment we spoke, and we had not
gone far until heard the soul-stirring
sound Of pheasant wings. The bird had
risen SO far in advance that even the
dogs had no intimation of his presence
until they heard him cutting through
the air.
Ibid you see the bird?" called
mo, but I heard him. Isn't he shy?"
Now came some hard guessing. The
bird was evidently one that would lead
us a merry chase, and if we could only
raise him again the chances were that
we would follow him down. After
good deal Of prospecting we concluded
that he had gone down the ravine, per-
haps half a mile. and crossed over to
what looked like good cover. We
would back our Judgment with an eff
fort. anyway. and were soon at the
edge Of the cover.
We started the dogs in carefully.
They had not warmed to the chase yet,
and shrill whistles were necessary now
and then to keep them in bounds. At
the note they would stop, and then
scaInper away again in whatever di-
rection the wave of the hand indi-
Gated.
Suddenly a change came over old
Ranger. He steadied down and his
white and beautifully feathered tail
whisked about with a new eagerness.
he had struck the trail and we wero
happy once more. The deg started in
the direction of an old stone fence that
separated the woods from a cornfeld.
1t was overgrown with vines and
hazel bushes, making good hiding
place. The younger dog was dashing
toward the fence when called to her
to stop. At the sound of my voice
there was roar ahead. Then came
gun flash and the rattle OF No. shot
among the trees ahead.
You didn't get the shot, did your"
asked.
should say not; he rose one hun
drdd and fifty yards ahead. But come
on. saw that he went to that clump
of trees on the other side"
we We're soon over the stream again
and climbing the opposite hill to get
our third rise. The dogs were all life
now. They, too, began to realize that
the prairie chicken stage had ended.
and here was creature that would
tax their best efforts An old. broken
down rail fence passed through the
cover. | took the upper side, my com
panion the lower. Trim little Fannie
found the trail first this time.
STEADY, Fannie" | said. for she was
trembling with excitement> "To-ho,
to-ho," as she followed the trail down
toward the fence.
The beautiful animal crouched and
trembled- The trail was very strong.
but the bird was far ahead. She crept
stealthily from fence corner TO fence
corner, noiselessly. gracefully. eagerly.
At last she put her nose between a
fence corner and its rider; her left foot
came up and her tail became rigid.
Dick saw the stand, and held Ranger
in. moved up to the side of the dog.
which had now become beautiful
statue | kept moving on, but there
was no sign of game. When was
rod ahead of the dog she came TO life
again and took up her cat-like move
ment 10 the front. Every little while
she would come to stand" hold it
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-20
The Decimal Point.

In both France and Germany one
fourth 10 reduced 10 decimal is
written as o.25; in Englan nd 1t is writ
tene-25 always with the period at the
top of the lipe). and in the United
States in this way: 0es. France and
Germany always use the comma (.l,
England and the United States the pc
ficd e., the only difference being the
manner in which il is placed upon the
line. Sir Isaac Newton is given the
credit of originating the present Eng
fish method of using the decimal point.
his reason being that by placing it at
the top of the line it could be distin-
Euished at glance from the full
stop" punctuation mark. All English
snathematicians use the mark in the
way proposed by Newton. and the Pc
iiod as sign of multiplication.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-20
HER BROWNING GLORY.
How Women May Keep Her Hair Present.
able Till Old Age.

How Women May Keep Her Hair Present.
able Till Old Age.
1t is safe to say that the average
womanly woman takes down and puts
up her back hair twenty-five times a
week. If the short space of five min
utes were devoted at each operation to
vigorous brushing of the scalp no other
care would be necessary to keep the
hair clean. glossy and beautiful and
the head in healthy condition. A
white haired gentlewoman who has
been doing this sort of hair dressing
for the last fifty years offers in evil
dence clean scalp and an abundant
head of hair, together with the start
ling information that she has not
washed her head since she went to
boarding-school in October, 1s43.
If the hair is much exposed to dust,
which is the case in the pursuit OF
nearly every line of industry, if the
scalp is scaly. if the perspiration is ex-
cessive, or if the emulation of oil is
sufficiently copious to mat the hair, the
head should be washed at least once a
week. Women who sweep, work in
clOCnlnX, cnemlcal, LOOaccO, leather
and food factories: operators in mills
and women who teach, travel, or lead
outdoor lives in the city, can scarcely
expect to get along with less than
three shampoos week and systematic
combing and brushing night and day.
The amount and the variety of dirt
that woman's back hair can accumu-
late in days work would startle
veteran pathologist.
When it is not convenient to clean
the head thoroughly the scalp may be
freshened and the pores stimulated by
what is called dry shampoo First
comb the hair well to get it free of
tangles, to distribute the dust it may
hold and also to excite the scalp. Then
pour into the hair an ounce of diluted
alcohol or two ounces of bay rum or
any convenient toilet water; use the
fingers to circulate it and then brush
the scalp until it is dry and the hair
until it is glossy. This can be done in
five minutes, and, while not thorough,
it is tidy apology for cleanliness. -
Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-20

that we both moved up to the dogs,
but the bird still held his ground.
''He's on your side and you will have
to raise him." / insisted. We could
talk now all we pleased. Mr.. Pleas
ant was permanently located this
time. We argued back and forth with
the result that Dick finally climbed in
to the bushes. Nothing rose, and the
dogs moved up closer and renewed
their stands.
Dick moved carefully, selecting posi-
tions from which he hoped to get shots,
but the bird would not move. Things
were coming my way. He would literal
~ have to kick the bird from his hiding
place. Finally he climbed on to log,
and putting his foot on one of the
broken limbs gave the heap violent
shake. His foot slipped, and down he
went. At the same instant there was
a commotion. a futtering and whir-
ring, and the magnificent game bird
darte6 over my way and started down
the fence.
The first barrel cracked, followed in
an instant by the second. The birds
wings stopped at tho second shot; he
plunged to the ground and went
humping and humping along for a
dozen feet, leaving trail of feathers.
''Oh, no! You missed him; didn't
you?" came from the middle of the
clump of bushes
Ibid 1? Not much. Dead bird, Ran
ger" And Ranger leaped over the
fence and, following the direction in
dicated by my hand, soon brought the
noble dead to me.
my bird and just the fine old cock
we thought him." l cried. Took the
choke bore to fetch him, though
"You mean you just made clean
miss with your first barrel" came from
the bushes. But you may count me
as in at the death"
"All right. old fellow, I can afford
to be generous" and we started home
with our six birds. just as the glorious
October sun was playing hide and seek
with the treetops on the western hills.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-20
Ml]Iils ls.;;sljlr
DECLINES THE HONOR.

Because Of Age Sir Henry Norman Re-
fuses India's viceroyalty.
Sir Henry Norman. G. C. B., G. C. NJ.
g., c. I. E., who was recently appointed
10 the position of viceroy of India, one
pf the highest honors within the gift
pf the British crown, has declined the
pffice. doubling, as he says, his strength
10 fulfill the duties of the place. It is
% soldier that Sir Henry Norman is
best known Indeed, few living gen
Drais have eeen more service in the
held, and all that service has been in
India As early as 1874 he appears as