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Evening journal., 1893-02-01
THAT BATTERY STATION
Two Waiting Rooms and
Apartments for Night Men.
MASS MEETING OF CITIZENS CALLED

Pubiic-spirited People Asked to Assem-
BILE and Express Their Views on the
Proposed Electric Railway to whining.
ton-A Boy Falls More Than Twenty
Feet Through a Vessels Hatchway.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 1.-Patrons Of the
New Castle branch of the Delaware rail.
road are smiling today over the pros.
poets Of having one of the most comfort
able stations at the Battery that can be
found anywhere on the road The rail
road company, in response to the many
petitions sent to Superintendent Holli.
day, from the people Of New Castle, by
the EVENING JOURNAL about a month
ago has issued instructions for it's car
penters to convert into a station the
spacious residence now occupied by
George W. Hastings on the corner Of
Delaware aud Water streets and within
twenty yards Of the old Battery station
Mr., Hastings viii probably remove next
week and workmen will commence at
once on the building.
The four rooms on the lower floor will
be turned into two waiting rooms, one
for men and the other for women. A
shed in the rear will probably be used
for storage purposes. The upper rooms
will be fitted up as sleeping apartments
for the conductors, brakemen. baggage.
mast ers. engineers, and fremen who run
on the New Castle night trains and each
man will have locker and other conve.
niences.
The building is not an old one but has
been owned by the railroad company for
several years.
Evening journal., 1893-02-01
About UnImproved Opportunities.


All but three members Of the Board of
Education were in their places last night
when the meeting was called to order
President Ferris had gone to see a sick
relative in Newark and Mr. Frazer was
called upon to preside. The school com
mittee reported many repairs TO the
schools and submitted long list Of small
bills which were approved and ordered
paid. Reports from the principal showed
that the new school taught by Miss
Saunders was not full while the Shaw
town schools could not hold the appli.
cants there for admission. After careful
consideration il was decided 10 so arrange
the school regulations that all the over.
flow from the Shawtown schools should
be Accommodated in Miss Saunders new
school.
President Ferris. who has been the
leading advocate of the night school pro.
ject, says that it will have to be aban
doned, at least for the remainder of the
season. "few of the working people.
says President Ferris, seemed to
realize that this was a chance Of a life
time. Parents did not seem to care
whether their STRIPPING children are hur-
ried off TO the mills and allowed to grow
mp without sufficient education to read
and write. True the Board demanded
that certain number OF applicants
would be required TO open the schools.
but the necessary number was made
small indeed. and then we had only a
few applicants. ! hope that night
school will be thrown open to the chill
dren Of New Castle whether there are
two or 200 applicants for adnniceio,,
Evening journal., 1893-02-01

mously adopted at a meeting of the
Board Of Health, held January "a, 1893
Evening journal., 1893-02-01

Billington-"Well, I've done a good deed TO-
day. Jones-"What's thatfn BHlington-
I've given poor, deserving man a . over
coat. Clurning ahOut) How do you think IL
htsY'-Boston Transcript.
Evening journal., 1893-02-01

Wanted-To buy or loan mooey onLifein hul.
anCe and Endowment policies Anson a
Maher. room 2O2. Equitable Building
Evening journal., 1893-02-01

Foreman-"rhere's the devil TO nay up at
the house J" Absent-minded Edit r-"frell
him III see him hereafter" Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Evening journal., 1893-02-01
Agent stout's Enective- work.

In support of the joint resolution ap
propriating 5000 to the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Children Agent
tive Coocb transmitted tbe foiIowing
statement Of work done during the last
two years
Evening journal., 1893-02-01

81 do not ask You for much" he said. "You
ask my hand" she replied. yes. but it is
small, 4 seems like asking nothing, With a
Press.
Evening journal., 1893-02-01

LADIES clean your kid gloves with Mos
quetaire Glove Cleaner. For sale only by
Mrs j. Percy, No. 6l3 Market street. Sole
agent for Madame Ruppert's face wash and
toilet goods.
Evening journal., 1893-02-01

Life insurance collectors wanted iOi he
strongest, largest and best cOmpsny In the
world. .ANSON A. MAHER General Ageni.
EQUITABLE Bulldog
Evening journal., 1893-02-01

The free pass business Is no good. Last
"Wednesday the conductor made us help
grease the engine, put off tramps and shovel
coal clean TO Atlanta. Hanged if we hadn't
rather pay our way.-Billyille Banner.
Evening journal., 1893-02-01

Wanted-To buy or loan money on Life In
surance and Endowment policies. Ans0n
Maher, room 2O2, Equitable Building.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
A DASTARDLY ATTEMPT.
Adjourned.

At an early hour last evening Mrs.
JAS. Yoast, an estimable lady Of this
city, was violently attacked by an un-
known brute, who appeared before
her just as she was in the act of filling a
water pitcher at the well in the rear
other residence. Her assailant, who
is supposed to be one Of the numer-
Gus white tramps who have recently
infested this city, fret made a demand
for something to eat and upon being
refused, seized the lady in his arms
and after brief struggle, threw her
violently to the floor. In the strug-
gle Mrs. Yoast fred two shots from a
revolver, which she held in her hand
when the assault was made, full at her
assailant, and the hope is INDUCED in
that one of the shots took effect. The
shots and Mrs. Yoast's cries brought
assistance in the person of Mrs.
Yoast's sister, Miss Stafford. Imme-
dlately upon the approach of help the
wretch released his victim and fled.
The object of the attack is believed to
have been robbery instead of the more
heinous crime at first conceived.
Several circumstances Of the assault
tend to confirm this theory. The as
sault occurred between the hours of 5
and 0 o'clock p. m. Mr.. James Yoast,
husband of the lady, at once tele-
graphed TO New Boston for blood
hounds with which to track the fugi-
tive. The dogs arrived this morn
ing, but were unable to follow
the trail, owing to the lapse of time
and the prevailing wind. Mr.. Yoast
had left his wife a revolver and IN
structed her to take 1t with her when
leaving the house during his absence
at night. To prompt compliance
with this request Mrs. Yoast probably
owes her life. The injured lady Is
confined to her bed today quite III
from the effects of the fright and sub.
sequent nervous prostration, she hay.
ing recently recovered from a long
and serious illness. There is little
hope of effecting the brute's capture
unless, as stated, Mrs. Yoast's aim
proved true, which we sincerely hope
may prove the case.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
Little Ben, tho Prodigy.

A little negro boy, five years old, Is
creating considerable excitement here
now. Though never in school day,
he readily reads and expounds script
urc, and proposes to read Latin, French
and other languages. Ills name is
Benjaman Franklin Coleman and he
was born in Union Parish, La. lie is
being exhibited in the DePrato build
ing, next to Chatiield & Bunrman's.
lie is certainly n wonder, and we were
surprised at his aptitude in answering
questions, as well as his ability TO ex-
pound scripture.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
Their Work Well Done.

The gentlemen comprising the
Board Of Control and representing
the foreign ownership of the Texarka-
ma Il Fort Smith railway, completed
their labors here yesterday, after ar
ranging, so far as tits now practicable,
for the extension of the road to Fort
Smith. The meeting here was most
harmonious one and resulted in every
way highly favorable and advantage
Gus to our city and its surrounding
territory. The party, after making
thorough tour of inspection along
the line all ready constructed, return
cd to this city and entered at once In
to the preliminary details for re-
newal Of work along the line. They
were accompanied by Chief Engineer
Gus Noble, whose plans and estimates
for the extension of the line were both
thorough and practical, was the re-
cipient Of much praise from the party
for duty well and truly performed.
That the road will now be under con-
struction at an early date all along the
liue, is beyond question, and the day
Is not very far distant when the cry of
"all aboard for 1T. Smith, will be
heard at the local stations along the
line of this most desirable road. Upon
the completion Of their labors, the
gentlemen composing the party badc
farewell to their friends and erstwhlle
companions Of Texarkana and board
ing their handsome private car were
rapidly whirled away from the scene
of their past weeks labor. The ofll-
GERS of the road, who were here con-
ferring with the stockholders, have
also returned to their respective stat
ions along the line.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
GRAND BAL-MASQUE.
The Most Brilliant Social Event Of the
Season.

The spacious and elegant parlors Of
the Harmony social club, of this city,
were filled to overfowing last evening
with bewildering array of youth and
beauty. The club rooms had been
profusely decorated by artistic hands
and enhanced by the presence of fair
faces, graceful forms and bewitching
toilets, presented scene of rare and
exqisite loveliness. Fully seventy-fve
couples were in attendance, and all
went merry as the traditional marriage
bell. At ~ O'Clock, the witching hour,
masks were removed, and the beauty
of form became blended with the
lovliness of face, rendering the scene
one of perfect enohantment At this
hour the refreshments, which had
been bounteously prepared, were
served to the evenings guests, each
of whom did ample justice to the
tempting visnds. We regret our in
ability, owing to lack of adequate
spack, to publish list of the names
of those in attendance.
Too much honor cannot be accord
ed to Messrs. Levy, Hecht, Scberer
aud other officers and members Of the
club, for their untiring efforts, in
achieving this splendid social victory,
in which undertaking they were em-
mently successful
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
New Train Service.

Commencing March 1, the Texas
and Pacific and Iron Mountain rail-
ways contemplate inaugurating a
double daily cannon ball service be-
tween Dallas and ST. Louis. The
morning train will leave Dallas about
$3.50 a. m, arriving at st. Louis next
morning and Chicago that evening.
The other train will leave Dallas In the
evening, arrive at st Louis the next eve
nlDg and Chicago the following morn
ing. These trains will be vestibuled
and consist of Pullman's drawing
room, sleeping cars and reclining
chair cars, and The entire train will be
lighted with the PIntsch gas system.
The berth fronts will be filled with
vermillion wood; the smoking rooms
will be models Of convenience and the
toilet rooms will have folding wash
stands, 50 when not Is use the room
can be utilized for other purposes.
The latest design in embossed plush
draperies and silk curtains will con-
stitute feature Of each car. II Is the
intention during the Worlds Fair to
run these sleepers through to Chicago.
Dressed antelope, turkey, fish, etc.
Mt Huddleston Bros.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03

presiding.

iiNciNihSs
Senator lIamby's bill, calling con-
stitutional convention, was taken up,
amended, and made special order for
next Thursday.
Following bills were read a third
time and passed.
Senate bill No. 50, by Senator Pet
tigrew, TO reduce the bond of county
treasurers to one and one-fourth the
amount handled by them.
Senate bill No. 40, by Senator Sloan,
to amend an act approved April 8,
1891, to authorize the redemption Of
lands sold for taxes after they have
been decided to the State.
HOUSE.
The House met at a. m., Speaker
Humphrey IN the chair.
Most of the day was consumed in
discussing House bill No. 1, (Adams)
providing for the abolishment of the
Mining, Manufacturing and Agricul-
tural Bureau, being the special order
was taken up, aud finally passed.
Mr. Kirby, of this county, introduc-
ed House bill No. 2l9, to amend the
election law.
Adjourned.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50s
and 81 bottles by all leading drug,
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW YORK. nv
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
THE LEGISLATURE.
Work of the Arkansas Solons for
Three DAYS.

On account of the general interest
and demand for news as to the Paris
fiend, for the past two days, we
ommitted legislative matters, and to-
day give most important doings in
our State Legislature for three days.
Tuesday, Jan. 81, 1898.
SEN ATE
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
The Oyster Supper.

The oyster supper given by the ex-
cellent ladies of the First Baptist
church last evening proved decided
success IN every particular. The en-
tertainment was largely attended and
Literally patronized by our people,
and the deserving efforts put forth by
these devoted ladies in behalf Of their
church and it's missions was, we are
glad to know, crowned with 0attcrlng
success. Such efforts are always
worthy Of the support, approval and
assistance Of nm appreclative public.
President Harrison, on yesterday,
nominated, to succeed Justice Lamar
Hon. Howell Edmonds Jackson, to be
Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court Of the United States. lie is a
Democratic ex-senator and at present
Judge Of the United States Court for
the district embracing Tennessee, Ken
lucky, Ohio and Michigan. Tho Prcsi-
dent deserves much credit for this
splendid selection, Of a Southern man
and Democrat, to succeed Justice La
mar who was Of the same ilk.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
a M'1N1ER!
Little Ben, the Prodigy,
WILL BE EXHIBITED AT
Texarkana, Feb. Sd and 4th.
He is native of Louisiana, born
in Union Parish. HIS parents are
colored tilers of the soil

BEN FRANKLIN COLEM AN,
aged 5 years, never learned anything
from a book. He is selfeducated,
by intuition, He is the mental won.
der Of the age. He is particularly
versed in the Bible, and can read flu
entity from any of its chapters, telling
the number and verses, and answer
any question as to the facts contained
in this great book.
Little Ben has been exhibited in a
number OF towns and cities, astonsh
ing the people with his wonderful in
tellectual powers. A puzzle to the
most learned minds, ever ready and
apt to answer any questions. He also
reads French and Latin.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03

Thursday, Feb. ., 1898.
SENATE.
Net at usual hour the President
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
To Preserve

The richness, color, and beauty Of the
hair, the greatest care is necessary,
much harm being done by the use Of
worthless dressings. To be sure Of hav-
ing first-class article, ask your drug
gist or perfumer for Ayers Hair Vigor.
1t is absolutely superior to any other
preparation of the kind. 1t restores the
original color and fullness to hair which
has become thin, faded, or gray. 1t
keeps the scalp cool, moist, and free
from dandruff. 1t heals itching humors,
prevents badness, and imparts to
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
T EaE=: HAIR

silken texture and lasting fragrance.
No toilet can be considered complete
without this most popular and elegant
of all hair-dressings.
"My hair began turning gray and fall
ing out when l was about 25 years Of
age. 1 have lately been using Ayers
Hair Vigor, and it is causing new
growth of hair of the natural color."--
II. j. Lowry, Jones Prairie, Texas,
cover year ago had severe fever,
and when l recovered, my hair began to
fall out, and what little remained turned
gray. tried various remedies, but
without success, till at last began to
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
ThErE ia nnt hiH Equal in
this EEntuTY.

A test of his wonderful powers is
challenged Come and see Little Ben,
the only intellectual prodigy of Amer
ica bright colored lad.
Readings only from | to 2:3O
O'Clock p. m, and to 8 o'clock at
night
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
US (:

Ayers Hair Vigor, and now my hair Is
growing rapidly and is restored to its
original color. y - Mrs. Annie Collins,
Dighton, Mass.
"I have used Ayers Hair Vigor for
nearly five years, and my hair is moist,
glossy, and in an excellent state Of pres
ervation. ] am forty years old, and
have ridden the plains for twenty-five
years, WIN. Henry 0tt alias "Mus-
tang Bill" Newcastle, Wyo.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03

Dressed antelope, turkey, fish, etc,
nj Huddleston Bros.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03


ommitted legislative matters, and to-
day give most important doings in
our State Legislature for three days.
Tuesday, Jan. 81, 1898.
SENATE.
Met at usual hour prayer by Chap
lain.
Reports of committees heard, after
which a resolution was adopted, pay
ing a splendid tribute to Justice La
mar, deceased.
Following bills were read third
time and passed;
Senate bill No. 116, to authorize
school directors of other than special
districts to expend $25 for the pur-
pose of purchasing maps, charts,
globes, dictionaries and other neces-
sary apparatus, providing such artic-
les meet the approval of the State
Superintendent iu points of merit and
price.
Senate bill No 80, to regulate the
license to sell liquor, was read third
time. The bill provides that before a
license to sell liquor is granted the ap-
plicant shall guarantee that his busi-
ness will be conducted in an orderly
manner. The applicant is required to
obtain the consent of q majority of
all persons residing within $50 feet in
all directions from the place In which
the liquor is to be sold. If the bust
ness should be conducted in disor-
derly manner, upon complaint to the
County Judge, that official shall hear
the complaint, and if proven he shall
have the power to revoke the license
HOUSE.
The House met at q. m, speak ker
Humphrey in the chair.
First and second reading of bills oc-
cupied most of the morning.
In view of the fact Of the general
crookedness in the Treasurers and
Auditors offices for years past, and
liability of the State to suffer heavy
losses thereby, Gov. Fishback, in n
special message, recommended: 81
would suggest the passage of an act
authorizing and directing the Treas
urer to give ample notice in the finan-
cial centers of the world that all evil
dences of debt against the State of
Arkansas, of whatever kind or de-
scription, be brought to the Treasurer
on or before a certain date giving
ample time to be, by the State Debt
Board, examined, registered and
stamped, and that all of such evi-
dences of debt which shall not be
brought in on or before that date
shall be forever barred from payment;
making it felony for any officer OF
the State, after this date, to receive or
pay any of such evidences of debt
which are not so registered and
stamped. | would further suggest
that collusion between Treasurer and
Auditor be made felony, and that
where the same error is found in the
books Of both offices, it shall be taken
as prima facic evidence Of collusion."
Senate bill No. 8, reducing tax as
SCISSORS fees 5 cents on each list, was
read third time and passed
Also Senate bill, No. 18, (Amis) for
the protection Of convicts.
Adjourned.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-03
Wednesday, Feb. /, 1898.
SENATE.


Met at 9 o'clock, President in the
chair.
Outside of one bill introduced, that
of Penitentiary Committee, No. 131,
to provide for the management of the
penitentiary and convicts, no impor-
tant business was transacted during
the day.
HOUSE
The House was called to order at 0
a. m. Speaker Humphrey in the char,
Following new bills were intro
duced:
BY Mr.. Bridewell House bill No
1856. To establish reform school for
juvenile offenders.
BY Mr.. Gates: House bill No. 1853.
To amend the law in relation to mort
cages on personal property. II pro-
vides that an instrument of that char
acter may be filed and have the same
effect as though recorded.
BY Mr. Stewart: House bill No. 207
10 catch tax dodgers and to provide
more efficient manner of assessing
taxable property.
BY Mr.. McCauley: House bill No
1856. To establish conditions of 0
State bank. The bill provides for q
State banking system, based upon
State bonds, somewhat after the nat
ional banking system, on basis of DC
per cent. of the par value Of State
bonds.
Adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-12
THE GRAND JURY AND SECRETARY SMITH.

Pfttsburg. Penn, July lin reference 10 'he
feeling I'm the local q. A. x. posts against secre-
,ary IIcke Smith because Of the suspension oil pen
sioncrs state Commander Thomas e. sample yes'er-
day said "Our executive committee Is preparing 10
issue n call 10 all the q. A. II. posts In western
Pennsylvania to attend IA meeting ut when 'his
matter will be thoroughly discussed. This meeting
will be sec.et and will be held In about TWO weeks IN
p,t,shurg or ALLEGHENY We will formulate action
and present 1t as the expression OF the Grand Army
posts OF Western Pennsylvania AT the Natl nal En-
campment to be held in indianapolis the first week
I'm September Then the feeling OF the Grand Army
as mn organza IN will be expressed In no Inleasugei
terms and the people OF this country will know where
we stond Tn this Is done. 10 POST has any right
TO take any action In the matter