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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
PRELIMINARY SURVEY COM
PLETED.

Col. Geo. S. Bruce, surveyor, to-
gether with a corps of assistants, hav-
ing completed the preliminary survey
south to Shreveport of the Texarkana
Il Ft. Smith railroad, are now in the
city. The total distance by this sur
vey is 70 miles to Shreveport. By
New Lewisville (the Cotton BelO the
distance is 80 miles, and a delay and
change of cars is required in going to
Shreveport. By Marshall (the T. &
P.) the distance is 1875 miles and
change of cars is also required. So
the distance to Shreveport will not
only be greatly lessened, but no incon-
venience in changing cars required.
The line, as run, is near the state
line, in Bowie county, until arriving
at point below Bright Star, when it
crosses over the line into Miller coun-
ty crossing the southwest corner of
this county before entering Louisiana.
The surveyors will probably again
enter the field, to make the final sur
vey and locate the line, when it is ex-
pected contracts will be let for the
cutting out of the right-oi-way, grad
ing, etc.
The DEMOCRAT will give de-
tails of the work on this very import
ant line, from time to time, as it pro-
crosses.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
Full of Peril

Are those disorders which, beginning
with an apparently trivial inactivity of
the kidneys or bladder, terminates in
Brights disease, diabiabetes and
cystitis. The first two not only in
terrupt the functions Of the renal
organs, but destroy their structure
with as much certainty as tubercular
consumption does that of the lungs.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is an ex-
cellent diruetic, promoting the aictv-
ity of these organs without over ex-
citing them, thus averting the deadly
maladies in which their inaction is SO
prone to cultivate. The removal from
the blood Of impurities which the
kidneys should, but do not, when in
active, secrete is another benefcient
effect of this incompatible medicated
stimulant and depurent. The Bitters
is, in all cases, too, fine restorative
Of vigor and aid to digestion, rem
edies malarial disease and banishes
liver complaint and constipation.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
From Head TO Foot

you feel the good that's done by DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
IL puriGes the blood. And through
the blood, it cleanses, repairs; and in
vigorates the whole system.
In recovering from Ia Grippe" OF
in convalescence from pneumonia
fevers, or other wasting diseases
nothing can equal it as an appetizlng
restorative tonic to build up needed
flesh and strength. IL rouses every
organ into natural action, promotes
all the bodily functions, and restores
health and vigor.
For every disease that comes from O
torpid liver or impure blood, Dyspep-
sia, Indigestion, Biliousness, and the
most stubborn Skin, Scalp, or Scrofu
lous affections, the Discovery" is the
only remedy SO certain that IL can bC
guaranteed. If it doesn't benefit OF
cure you, In every case, you have YOU
money back.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17

prairie chickens in this state for five
years.
100000 acres of land in the st
Francis basin subject to overflow
from 8 to 20 feet deep is donated to
that district for levy purposes.
$500 is appropriated for exhibiting
the educational system of Arkansas at
] the Worlds fair.
The road question is placed in the
hands of the county court when the
justices of the peace are present to
levy taxes, and levy for road pur-
poses must be made if the consttu-
uonal limit is not required for general
purposes. The court is authorized to
extend the time of working, but not
to exceed 10 days in one year.
Sherifls are required to furnish a
list to the county clerks of persons
who have paid their poll tax ten days
before special or general election
and the clerk shall furnish a list of
the same to the judges of election, and
any person whose name appears on
said list must be allowed a vote wheth-
er he has his poll tax receipt with
him or not. Persons who become of
age after the collection of taxes are to
be allowed to vote. The auditor of
state is required to furnish the sheriff
with poll tax receipts for voting pur-
poses.
Two amendments to the constitu-
ton have been submitted; One al
lows counties to levy an additional 3
mill tax for internal improvements
and the other allows the governor to.
fill vacancies by appointment until
the next regular election.
A person who has been unable TO
attend at his own precinct when the
assessor is there is authorized to give
in his property at some other pre-
cinct.
A commission for public roads is
provided for in Senate bill 3l3.
Physicians who hold diplomas from
reputable colleges can practice med
icine without being examined, but all
others are required to go before
State Board for examination.
The act establishing the Geological
Survey was repealed.
The law in regard to peddling was
so amended that a person is allowed
to peddle what he raises without
license.
The penalty for killing fish with
dynamite is fixed at not less than $50
nor more than 300.
County conrts are authorized to
lease county convlcts to be worked on
the public roads.
Deeds are made good where there
is defect in the acknowledgement by
leaving out words, &c.
In addition to the above there were
passed II special liquor bills, number
Of local salary bills, changing county
lines, the time of holding court, Gre
ating one new district, several chan
Gerry districts, a number of local bills
in regard to levees, and quite num-
Der of others but of no general inter-
est or Importance. The fact IS large
number of bills were passed but they
were generally never thought Of or
demanded by the people. The total
number passed was 1913.
The offices Of secretary and treasur-
er of the A. /. u. were divided, the
salary of the first being fixed at $500
and the latter $500.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
Democratic Club Meeting.

Members of the Cleveland and Thur
man Democratic Club, who expect to
attend the lecture of Ex-Gov. Bob
Taylor, at the Y M G A hall tonight,
are requested to meet at the city hall at
7:30 O'Clock, where white roses will be
provided, to be worn as a compliment
to our distinguished visitor. This
meeting of the club and the proposed
wearing of the roses as badges, is not
meant to bear any political signif-
cance, but as a courtesy to the noted
lecturer. II B SCoFIELD,
April II, 1913. Acting Pres't.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
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, fevers, neuralgia,
and rheumatism. They are taken
with great benefit in chills and the
diseases peculiar to the South. For
travellers, whether by land or sea,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received for the build
ing of twelve frame houses, in Texar-
kama, Texas. For plans and speciilca-
tions call on j. T. Nolthenius, at the
Texarkana Il 1T. Smith railroad Of
flee tomorrow, April 1S. Contracts
must be made at once.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17

Secure tickets for Gov. Taylor's
famous lecture, The Fiddle and the
Bow, at the Y M 9 A hall on next
Monday evening. Reserved seats can
be obtained at the y M G A hall or at
Lightfoot Il Owsley's drug store. At
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
Cut Rates to all Points.

The only member of the American
Ticket Brokers Association in Texar-
kama. Railroad tickets bought, sold
and exchanged. All transactions
guaranteed.
2-27-tf SAM s. F'ALK.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
Ayers 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-
rious 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 in the
various arrangements Of the stom-
ach, liver, and bowels.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
Ayers Pills

are the best, and should never be
omitted in the outfit. TO preserve
their medicinal integrity in all eli
mates, they are put up in bottles as
well as boxes.
81 have used Ayers Pills in my
family for several years, and always
found them to be a mild and excel
lent purgative, having a good effect
on the liver. 1t is the best pill used"
Frank Spillman, Sulphur, Ky.
Prepared by DR., j. G, Ayers Co., Lowell Mass.
Sold by Druggists Everywhere.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17

WANTED.--Ladies wishing to make
$50 day at home addressing envel-
opes, mailing circulars, etc, write for
particulars, enclosing stamp, to Louise
Fairfield, South Bend, Ind. 1t
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17

The treat of the entertainment sea-
son will be the lecture by Ex-Govern-
or Bob Taylor, of Tennessee, who on
next Monday night will deliver his
famous lecture, The Fiddle and the
Bow, under the auspices of the Y M
G A of Texarkana. Let as many as
can possibly do so, turn out to hear
him. AZ
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17

For perfect and permanent cure
for Catarrh, take DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. Its proprietors offer $500
reward for an lncurable case of
Catarrh.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
S.TII&T - T. u. .TgE!&

We are agents for the Skinner Engines
and Boilers.
We are agents for the Curtis Saw Mills.
We are agents for the DeLoach saw and
grst mills,
We are agents for the Daniel Pratt gins.
We are agents for cotton presses and all
kinds Of woodworking machinery.
We can supply you with saws and betting
on short notice.
We are Dealers and Brokers in lumber,
grain, hay, meal flour and groceries.
ADAIR & DIXON.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17

a,g,ssLs WINE OF cAauy! tor weak Nerves.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-17
White Goods,

In all the newest effects, and the pri-
ces are cheap, at Briley's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02
Stocking Ponds with Fish.

Most people are seemingly anxious to
secure good fishing to themselves, which
is very natural, and will expend large
sum in order to stock waters for private
use. Naturally they select waters which
are SO situated that they can supervise
them, and therefore these waters are
generally confined or restricted. 1t is
reasonable to consider waters which are
so situated that the movements of the
trout are hindered, to be in no sense su-
perior to artificial ponds, and will in time
surely run out.
My idea is that general waters should
always be selected for continuous stock
ing. First find good stream and test
its qualities, and afterward it should be
seasonably replenished. A great deal of
money is annually squandered in start
ing artificial ponds and confined streams,
which, if properly used, would have
given excellent returns. If you have
money to spend on fish culture do not
waste it, but invest in proper stock
ing of a good public stream, and keep
it up. You will in time find that
you are not obliged to pay out large
sums in railroad fare, and consequent
board at hotels in distant parts, if you
are judicious and persistent in stocking
home streams. Angler.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02
How He Formed His Opinion.

Jim Thornton, who just now occupies
a position of extreme prominence in the
Tenderloin precinct, hasn't very high
opinion of human intelligence as dis
played in the swell cafes. He tells this
story to show that his opinion in this re-
spect is correct:
During the recent excitement about
the nearness of Mars to the earth he was
sitting in the rear room of Broadway
cafe flat broke, but very thirsty. He
had nothing to do, so he sat down and
wrote song, which he called "My
Sweetheart's the Man in the Moon"
When he finished it he offered it to
the bartender for couple of drinks and
a dollar. The bartender laughed at him,
and jim walked away with his thirst
and the song. Pretty nearly every one
knows the song now, and the royalty
from it allows Jim to spend over $50 a
week in the cafes all over town.-New
York journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02

One must guard against the belief that
monkeys possess articulated language.
About some savages it can hardly be
said that they possess an articulated
language. The Bushmen speak in sort
of articulated "voicing," and must add
gestures to make themselves understood.
On the other hand, the raven, the
thrush, the mocking bird, the startling.
ETC., express themselves in well articu-
lated sounds. The parrots articulate in
a surprising manner, though they do not
understand the meaning of their own
words.
This shows that other living beings be-
sides man possess the necessary organs for
articulated sounds. The apes of DR.. Gar
ner seem to possess articulation, accord
ing to his reports, but their vocabulary
is extremely limited. AS regards this
point, however, it can be said that even
among civilized people very limited vo-
cabularies are found.-Copenhagen Fam
lily Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02

The days are gone when the inmates
of a house in aristocratic portions of
New York could tell by the knock at
the door whether member of the fam
lily or visitor was awaiting admittance.
Also they knew then what member was
there, or the social standing of the Wis
itor who wss outside.
A few small knockers still linger in
Varick and Vandam streets and similar
localities, but nobody seems to use them.
The bell may show advanced civiliza-
ton, but there are people who miss the
knocker.-New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02
Tic Xnlue of IL Pension.

Some of the hardships resulting from
the fall of the rupee to persons with
fixed incomes are inevitable; some, on
the other hand, seem to be due quite as
much to red tape as to the condition of
the currency. For instance, daughters
of deceased members Of the Bengal civil
service whose fathers contributed to the
pension fund are each entitled to pen
sion of e100 a year. If they reside in
England they draw their full e100 year.
If, however, they reside in India, it is
paid to them in rupees, which work out
at the present rate of exchange at the
value of forty-fve pounds year. The
loss is so great as to be almost ruinous.-
London Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02

There are many and devious ways and
means of getting into society practiced
nowadays, and it would be interesting
to know of all the wirepulling that has
been done by this one and that one be-
fore the requirement of recognized
position in the world of fashion. A curl
GUS combination of circumstances oc-
CURED not long ago. Mr.. A., who was
''out of it" leased "palatial mansion"
in Fifth avenue at an exorbitant rent,
which he subleased to Mrs. B.-who
was well established "in the swim
with the understanding that she should
introduce his young daughters to society
and thereby throw open the portals of
the ''beau monde" to the rest of the
family. Certain fine ladies, however,
had been told of the transaction, and,
forming a cabal, made it known to Mrs
B. in a roundabout manner that it was
useless to try to force ''those people"
upon the -Four Hundred.
The mortifying discussion on the sub
ject, coming, as it was sure to do, to the
ears of Mr.. A, made him perfectly furi-
Gus, and as the lease had not been signed
he withdrew from the arrangement, and
Mrs. B., rather than encounter the COM
ments which would be made about her
change of plans, concluded to pass her
winter in IN, south of France.-New
York Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02

1t is an extraordinary but incontesta-
BILE fact that some women at the age
when most people die undergo a sort of
natural process of rejuvenation - the
hair and teeth grow again, the wrinkles
disappear from the skin, and sight and
hearing reacquire their former sharp
ness. A Marquise de Marabeau is an
example Of this rare and remarkable
phenomenon. She died at the age of
eightysix, but few years before her
death she became in appearance quite
young again. The same change hap
pened to a nun Of the name of Mar
guerite Verdur, who at the age of sixty
two lost her wrinkles, regained her sight
and grew several new teeth. When she
died, ten years later, her appearance was
almost that of q young girl.-St. Louis
Post-Dispatch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02
Saved by Medical Testimony.

A trial took place at the Old Bailey, in
London, at which the late Mr.. Carpue.
the surgeon, was able to rescue man
who was wrongly charged with being a
convict and with having unlawfully re-
turned from transportation. The chief
clerk of Bow street police station pro-
duced certificate, dated several years
before, of the conviction of person, al
legged to be the prisoner, under the name
Of Stuart. The governor of the Jail in
which Stuart was confined believed the
prisoner to be the person who was then
in his custody. The guard of the hulks
to which Stuart was consigned from the
Jail swore positively that the prisoner
was Stuart. On cross examination of the
guard he admitted that Stuart had wen
on his left hand, and so well marked was
it that it formed part of his description
on the books of the convict hulk.
The prisoner said his name was Stip-
Ter. He denied that he was the person
named Stuart, but he could rot bring
forward any confirmatory evidence be-
cause such number of years had elapsed.
The recorder was proceeding to charge
the jury when the counsel for the defense
requested permission to put question
to an eminent surgeon, Mr.. Carpue, who
happened to be in court. He deposed
that it was impossible to remove such a
wen as had been described without leav-
ing mark or cicatrix. Both hands Of
the prisoner were examined, but no wen
nor any mark of wen having been re-
moved was found.-Toronto Mail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02

If we all had our lives to live over again
Ha! hal if wei had, but we haven't, you know
Wed all be such wonderful women and men
That life would be robbed Of its worry and
woe.
AS a matter of course the dull things we have
done,
Could we try once more, we would carefully
shun;
The skies would be bright to each sorrowtng
one
If we all had our lives to live over again.
If we all had our lives to live over again
Hal ha! If we had, but we haven't you know
Wed make it a vision of happiness then,
And fate would her kindliest favors bestow
If we could only run this fair, strange myth
ical race
At some other time and In some other placel
Oh, couldn't we make earth lovable place
IL we all had our lives to live over again2
If we all had our lives to live over again
Ha!hal If we had, but we haven't you know
Wed carefully study the why and the when,
And make us friend where we now have
foe.
But the edicts of nature we cannot reverse;
"Tis folly vain wishes to sadly rehearse
And-we might make existence a thousand
times worse
If we all had our lives to live over again.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02
As Good as n Compass.

The compass plant of Aria Minor,
known all along the eastern shores of
the Mediterranean and as far east as
Arabia and Persia, is mentioned in the
Bible, where the prophet refers to "that
senseless thing which is more stable than
man, inasmuch as it always pointeth in
the one direction" 1t is an annual
shrub, much resembling our wild or false
indigo, but with all the branches ar
ranged along its stem on the north side.
1t is Of the greatest value to travellers of
those regions, who use it with as much
assurance of being carried Alright as does
the seaman his mariners compass con-
structed on the latest scientific princi-
ples.-St Louis Republic.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02
COIN FlsHIN.

Keep steddy, boy, an haul away
We've got dandy school,
When fish is like they air today.
We've got to take 'em cool.
Suppose ye be some hungry, lad,
Jes' now that amt no sign;
fe wouldn't mention grub, # We had
A halibut on yer line.
Waal, this is sumpthin like, VOW.
hope We'll swamp the boatl
Don't look 80 skeered! guess the scow
Won't de no worse'n float.
That's well! You really beat the Detch;
That cod is extry finel
Now pay her out ag'in. an ketch
A halibut on yer line.
Ill larn ye, If kin, the way
To gaf the largest ones;
So git a lot o. line to pay,
No odds how far it runs.
An when ye feel mighty haul
By jingol There goes mine!
The satan grabbed my bait an all
A halibut on my line
There, now, I'll shet right up, an you
Must do the bes' ye kin;
I'll bait another hook or two
An cast 'em in ag'in.
giss it's bes' to throw yer bait
An set an hump yer spine
You've got to watch yer chance, an wait
Fer halibut on yer line.
Yankee Blade.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02
A Daring Gunner.

My battery participated in the battle
of Pea Ridge on March 6, and s, 1862.
Thomas Davis, a private, acting as No. 4
at one of the guns, leaped upon his gun,
and stretching himself out at full length
amid perfect storm of shell and shrap-
mel and musket balls shouted to the
enemy, who were in line of battle a short
distance away, "Send one of your men
over, and l will fight him single handed
and settle this picnic" He remained
there shouting till the battery was or
dered to fall back for ammunition. Davis
never received a scratch.-L J. White
in New York Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02

Henry VIII of England, in the earlier
part of his reign, posed as a saint. He
thought himself great theologian, and
as long as he was surrounded by bru-
nettes seemed really more devoted to the
Creator than to any human being.
But when the fair Anne Boleyn came
upon the scene he, too, fell victim, and
it is not worthy of remark that neither
she nor Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves
OF Catharine Parr could be called bru-
nette.-New York Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02
Commo otion Produced by an Embossed Egg

ny an H-hoosbeu il.
On Tuesday, at the residence of Mr..
William Early at Pine Valley, was found
an egg having the following in raised
letters on the shell: 1.-THE Judgment day
is now at hand. All ye take warming" ="
The news soon spread over the entire
community and created intense excite
ment, especially among the children and
negroes. Some We're crying some were
singing, some praying, and all were re-
penting.
The egg was laid by the favorite hen
and under the front doorstep, and there
was to be dance that night, and Mr.
Early's wife and daughter were the two
most popular dancers in the community,
while he was the violinist for the occa-
sion, but the finding of this egg broke up
the pleasures of the evening.
The excitement among the negroes pre-
vailed all day and night. Some prayed
all night, and one old negro after wres-
ting with his sins all night, and was on
his knees supplicating his Masters mercy
upon him, heard bugle blown by one of
his neighbors and fell PROSTATE to the
ground from fear of the idea that it
was Gabriers trumpet.-Cor. Galveston
News
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-02
A MOOD.

AL the world is wrapped in shadow;
All my thought is stepped in gray;
Sweet and wanton sadness holds me
And enfolds me,
AS the arms of night the day,
Sweet as pulsing of spent music
When the hands have ceased TO play,
Ger the sense a longing stealeth,
For what cause it may not know;
AS when evening growcth tender,
And the splendor
OF the sunset burneth low,
Der the land the white mist silent
Stealeth through the afterglow.
Sad as slanting sunlight falling
On the sails of outbound ships;
Dear as memory that hovers
Of lover'S~
Kiss on woman's lips;
Soft as when thin cloud mantle
Folds the moon in white eclipse.
So the sense is stepped in longing,
AS the world is wrapped in gray;
"Tis so much akin to sorrow
AS the morrow
Holdeth thought of yesterday.
Tis, perchance, the soul immortal
Sad because the heart is clay.
&C. w. Coleman in Harper's Bazaar.