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The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
TESTIMONY ALL IN.
The Plea of Insanity Cuts Quite a
Figure in the Laser Trial.

The defense in the Laser murder
trial now in progress in the Circuit
Court at Perryville, Ark, played
their trump card yesterday and it
came in the nature of genuine
surprise, of no mean kind, to the
prosecution. The plea of insanity
is to cut quite figure in the case
after all Letters, some of which
were written more than two years
previous to the killing, by Dave
Laser to his wife, tending to show
that the defendant has been labor
ing under a hallucination for more
than two years, were introduced by
the defense and offered in evidence.
The State, which was entirely un-
prepared for this, made strong re-
sistance, but after more than three
hours argument, the court decided
that the letters were competent
evidence, tending to show the con-
dition of mind under which Dave
Laser labored previous to the com
mission of the crime. Witnesses
were put on the stand to prove that
Dave Laser had manifested symp-
toms of insanity and, in connection
with the letters, the defense scored
a point which made a visible inn
preston on the jury.
In conversation with reporters
in the court room at Perryville,
yesterday, Mrs. Dave Laser stated
that the words used by her husband
the other day when he lost his TEN
per in the court room had been
slightly misquoted. What he did
say, Mrs. Laser claims, was "God
help you if find out that you are
at the bottom Of this" addressing
Mr.. Sol Lewis and referring to
witness swearing that Jake Hum
phrey had approached her on the
subject of testifying that witness
had seen Mrs. Rosa Thalheim and a
Mr.. Lyons visit an assignation house
since since the killing of Ben Lev
inson.
The days session was principally
devoted to the discussion and intro
duction of letters and other testi-
mony tending to support the plea
of insanity upon which the defense
evidently places strong reliance.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
Judge Byrne at Little Rock.

Judge L. A. Byrne of this city, is
in Little Rock, Ark, engaged in
the work of preliminary arrange
ments, preparatory to the trial or
other disposition of the Federal
election cases at that place. Judge
Byrne is acting for the Government
in this matter, by reason Of his APP
pointmeut as special district attor-
ney for the conduct thereof He is
at present awaiting copy Of the
Federal election law to see what ac-
tion to take regarding their trial
or dismissal. He does not know
whether there is saving clause in
the act or not. If there is they
will have to be tried, if not they
will be dismissed. Only one witness
summoned to testify on the trial OF
these cases has as yet put in an APP
pearance at Little Rock
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
JUSTICE WHITE.
His Appointment Fills a Long Felt
Want on the Supreme Bench.

Justice White, the newly appoint
ed member of the United States
Supreme court, from Louisiana,
will be sworn into Office on the 9Th
day of March, that being the first
day of the spring term. He will at
once be called upon to take part in
the consideration of more impor-
tant litigation than has greeted a
new justice in many years. For
many weeks the court has been anx-
iously awaiting a full bench, and in
the meantime important cases have
been fixed for hearing at such time
as the new Justice should take his
place on the bench. These cases
were finally set for March 9th, in
the hope that a nomination and
confirmation might be made by that
time. The records of the Supreme
court show that the accession of
Justice White leaves New York
state without a representative in
the court for the first time since
1906, the only exception since the
court was established. The exact
succession from New York is as fol-
lows John Jay, Chief Justice, 1873
"a; Brockholst Livingston, 1816-23;
Smith Thompson, 182343; Samue !
Nelson, 1852; Ward Hunt, 1872
81; Samuel Blatchford, 1928. The
Justices and officials of the Supreme
court are especially gratifed at the
choice of Justice White. He has
been much among them, and there
were hopes expressed as far back
as the rejection of Hornblower that
the Louisiana Senator would be
chosen. This was due mainly to
the fact that the court has been
without an authority on the civil
law embraced in the Justinian code,
and later the Napoleon code. All
the states Of the Union except Lou
siana found their laws on English
common laws, but Louisiana found
ed her system on the Napoleon code
which came from the Roman court.
When Justice Bradley was on the
bench he made a study of civil laws,
and spent much time in Louisiana
for that purpose, He became the
authority in the court on such
questions, but since his death all of
the Justices have been common
lawyers.
Justice White now comes equip
ped with an experience at the bar
and on the bench of Louisiana, un-
der their civil code
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
EDDIE ALLEN KILLED.

AS a result of childish adventure
and the heedlesness of youth, Eddie
Allen, a bright little newsboy, Of
eight years, the son Of loving par
ents, lies a corpse, and ere these
words shall be read by the TExAR-
KANIANs readers, his little body,
Will have been consigned to the bos-
ON of mother earth, occupying a
narrow space in the Rose Hill Gem
etery. Death overlook him, as it
has many others before his time, and
unless the force and effect of this
lesson can be brought home to
minds Of our youth, must so con
tinue to overtake others, as a direct
result Of youthful carelessness He
was strolling along through the To-
cal yards of the Texas q Pacific
railway, when the switch engine
passed with a train Of passenger
coaches. Initiating the example 50
often set by his more reckless com
panions and in the face of the warn
ings publicly posted by the company
and frequently echoed through the
columns of this and other papers,
the unfortunate little fellow en-
deavored to leap upon the rear
coach. of the moving train, but
missed his footing and, falling be-
meath the rear trucks, his tender
little body was crushed almost be-
yond recognition and his young life
paid as the terrible price of his dis
obedience. The mangled remains
were removed to the home of the
heart broken parents, on Rose Hill
from whence the body will be taken
at $3.50 o'clock, this afternoon, for
interment in Rose Hill Cemetery
The TExARKANIAN joins with its
people in extending heartfelt sym.
pathy to the bereaved and grief
stricken parents in their sad afllic.
| tiOn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
Statehood for the Indians.

CHEROKEE, |. T., Feb, 20-The
United States commission met the
representatives Of the Five Civilized
Tribes again today and pronounced
to them the questions of statehood
and lands in severalty. The pre-
vailing sentiment Of the delegates
seems to be that the sacred obliga-
tions made to them in the treaty by
the United States should be OBJ
served, and the land tenure remain
intact, while on the other hand the
commissioners say that this would
result in annihilation or absorption
The commission stated to the dele
gates that the state Of affairs that
exist in the territory at the present
time coald not and should lot con
tinue.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
ARKANSAS RIVERS.
Secure a Liberal Share of the Ap-
preparations for Internal
Improvements.

Hearings, by the House Commit
tee on Rivers and Harbors, at Wash
ington, during the past week, have
been given to Messrs. Enloe, Nc
Dearman and Patterson in the in.
terest of the Tennessee waters and
Messrs. McRae, Colloch, Terry and
others of the Arkansas delegation
in behalf of their state 1t is now
definitely given out that for White
river in Arkansas, an appropriation
of $50, 900 will be recommended.
This will be $685. less than the
amount granted White river two
years ago. 1t is also understood
that stipulations in the bill will re-
quire the bulk of the money in this
item to be expended above what is
known as the basin, Black river is
to be given $4,000 more than appro-
priated two years ago, or $4,000.
The Arkansas river is slated by the
committee for $3.50, 900, which is as
much as she received two years
since, Notwithstanding the COM
mittee's decree against recon-
mending money for new projects,
Representative McCollock has sue
ceeded in booking the Current river
for slice of the appropriation, the
size of which is now under consider
alton, as well as that for the Ouach-
ita. When considering that the
total river and harbor appropria-
tion will be cut from $21, 900, 900 of
two years ago, to $9,OO0,OO0, and
the bill is complete, it will be seen
Arkansas has done well in compari-
son to other states.
Among the bilIs introduced is one
by Mr.. Terry, authorizing the sale
of lot 8, block SO, in the city of Hot
Springs, Ark. by the directors
thereof, the proceeds of which sale
to be used for school purposes.
Also, a bill by Mr. Breckenridge,
to authorize the construction of a
railway, wagon, passenger and
draw bridge by the Fort Smith and
Van Buren Railway Company,
across the Arkansas river at point
at or near the city Of Van Buren.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
The Duestrow Murder Case.

ST., LOUIS, February 2O.-The
name of DR.. Arthur Duestrow, the
double murderer, appeared upon
the docket in the Court of Criminal
Correction today opposite charge
of murder in the first degree, He
was to have had a preliminary hear
ing on the charge Of killing his 2
year-old son. The case was called,
ex-Gov. Charles p, Johnson, APP
piled for continuance, which, with
the expressed consent Of Prosecut-
ing Attorney Dierkes, was granted,
the hearing being reset for March
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
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 its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance,
Syrup of Figs Is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured 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
accept any substitute if offered.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
Funeral of Rob't. Steele.

The remains of Robert Steele,
whose death, at Cisco Tex, was an
nounced in the Texas papers, sew
eral days since, we're received by the
parents and friends of the young
man, at the old home in Prescott
Ark, on yesterday morning. Lat
er in the day the body was inferred
in the family burying ground, in the
local cemetery. The deceased was
son Of VIM. T. Steele, an old and
highly respected citizen of Prescott
and a colonel in the Confederate
army, who lost limb in the service
of his country.
Roberts health has for some time
given evidence of the ravages of the
inexorable 'tubercle, " He went
West in search of Climate benefits;
stopped at Cisco, Tex, where he
hoped to recover strength His
condition instead of improving be-
came worse and he was not able to
return. He was a young man of
fine appearance, quiet and gentle
manly manners, and but for the
pulmonary tuberculosis, promised a
life of usefulness, A host of rela-
tives and friends mourn his early
death.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

goth, next. This disposition of the
case meanes practically that DR..
Duestrow is safe from either max
ing plea or from being obliged to
wave apreliminary hearing. Hence
witnesses have not to besubpenaed
or to commit themselves to any
particular testimony.
The defense are saved from show
ing their hands in any manner.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
The Modern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally, in keeping
with other luxuries. A remedy
must be pleasantly acceptable in
form, purely wholesome in compost
ton, truly beneficial in effect and
entirely free from every objection
able quality. If really ill he con-
suits a physician; if constipated he
uses the gentle family laxative
Syrup of Figs
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
In Need

of q laxative to try Ayers Pills" -
Boothbay (Me), Register
"Between the ages of five and fiiteenn'
I was troubled with kind Of sait-
rheum, or eruption, chiefly confined to
the legs, and especially to the bend oil
the knee above the calf Here, running
sores formed which would scab over,
hut would break Immediately on mov-
ing the leg. My mother tried every
thing she could think Of, but all was
without avail. Although a child, Tread
in the papers about the beneficial effects
of Ayers Pills, and persuaded my moth
er 60 let me try them. With no great
faith in the result, she procured
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
To Fight the Hatch Bill.

The Chicago Board of Trade,
through circulars issued by Secreta-
ry George F. Stone, has called a Sc
cret meeting to be held in Chicago
February 27 to consider ways and
means to anticipate expected anti
option legislation by Congress. The
congress will be composed Of one
delegate from each exchange in the
country, and will be empowered to
take such steps as may be consider
ed necessary to fight such anti-op-
tion bills as may be brought before
Congress, more especially the Hatch
bill.
-
For baby buggies, e. A. Schicker
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

Real artistic tailoring. We have locat-
ed i'm your city, 2l6 State Line Avenue,
Byrne block. next to Browns grocery
store. Our Piece Goods are beauties, Sucn Il
as no merchant tailor ever exhibited III ~
your city before. We get Ourselves dlrecG I1. .I
from Paris. We handle wooons importega, e,
by the best houses in America. gan III III
You in any style desired You Will 40 US
a favor by allowing us 70 walt on Ey,, Eou'
We very respectfully solicit yQnr pasro"-
age, NAILoWAl
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
Inc nunan ELECTRICAL Force
How They Control tn
of the Body.

The electrical force of the human b
the nerve fluid may be termed, Is an
cialy attractive department of science,
exerts SO marked an influence on the heal,
of the organs of the body, Nerve force, is
produced hy the brain and conveyed by
means of the nerves to the various organs OF
thn hndv thlls sllnnlvinr the latter with the
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
II riiend

Wishes to speak through the Register OF
the beneficial results he has received
from regular use Of Ayers Pills.
He SAYS: 81 was feeling sick and tired
and my stomach seemed all out of order
tried number of remedies, but none
seemed to give me relief until / was in-
duced to try the old reliable Ayers
Pills. have taken only one box, but l
feel like new man, | think they are
the most pleasant and easy to take OF
anything l ever used, being so finely
surar-coated that even a child will take
them. urge upon all who are
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

e carry decidedly the largest freshest and greatest as
lment Of Family Groceries, Produce Supplies and gen
EatabeS Of any house strictly in our line ALL KINDS
FEED BEST CREAMERY BUTTER and CHEESE
STECIALTY Our prices assist us in building up bus
eS which enables us still further to cut margins
Families hotels boarding houses and railroad contrac-
IS deal with us, because they
GET WHAT THEY PAY FOR.
Goods delivered free in city limits
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
COHT0M A..

III. COTTON MILLS
pollen MIL SvIHiIIeI', supt. Dallas Cotton, ana
Z 1t has lisa i, says we have used Saxet
Nty case gwen sWy9n perfect satisfsetion orr, IN
'Ou purifier y W. II IN svery respect as o
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

For baby buggies, E. A. Schicker
has the finest line.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
PILES CURED. .

d L. Stsn!yy, ny proprletors of Or,
Nater.' PSnnenS Eye Salve and
:entur,v standard over .S
'yARANrEEO by y Sold and
tLEMLY, Druggist.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

LOUIS HrIIDR0H'
JEWELER
Fine Line of Jewelry'
'arrif5i f5iiaamonds, ! ono Watches
Silyerware'
In GOLD BOUGHT,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

who appeared upon the scene, load
ed with money. He was induced u
play a game Of draw poker and
when the opportune moment ar
rived, the gambler dealt the stran-
ger four jacks and himself four
queens. The betting began, and
when all their money was up and 1t
came to a show down, the stranger
displayed four kings. Take the
money, stranger" gasped the as
tonished native as he fell in fit,
Take the money But that wasn't
the hand dealt youT So with
cleveIand's policy: 1T was not the
hand the Chicago convention dealt
the Democratic party and which
the people of the United States
backed with their votes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

JUDGE WILLIAMS of the U. S. Dis.
trict court, at Little Rock has de-
cided that the law taxing Pullman
cars, telegraph and express compa
MES, in Arkansas, as passed at the
last session Of the legislature, is un-
constitutional The decision was
rendered in the case of the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph and the Pac-
ifc Express Companies against the
state An appealwill be taken to the
higher courts.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
ARKANSAS
INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY.
FOR BOTH SEXES.)
Aat Session Begins March Sand Ends Dec g. 1884,
WINTER VACATION.

One of the leading universities of the
Southwest.
Graduates fill high positions in various
states.
Literary. Scientific, Engineering, Me-
chanieal Agricultural and Normal De-
partments il the three Colleges at Fay
etteyille.
Law and Medical Departments At Lit
tie Rock.
Normal and Mechanical College for col
oFed students at Pine Bluff.
TweHiystArec courses of study.
Equipped With modern apparatus and
appliances
Large attendance.
Matriculation fee, s..
Tuition free to Arkansas young men
and young women Students from other
states pay only $40 a year for tuition.
Board for boys i'm the DormitOry at
coSt-S7.50 to $3.50 per month.
Board in private families, SIP to sl5 per
month.
Arkansas students should secure APP
pointments from their County Judges.
For Catalogue, apply to
PRESIDENT A. /. u,
Fayetteville. Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

We guarantee this to be the best
Cough Syrup manufactured in the
whole wide world. This is saying a
great deal, but it is true. For Con-
sumption, Coughs, Colds, Sore
Throat, Sore Chest, Pneumonia,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Group, WhoOp-
ing Cough, and all diseases of the
Throat and Lungs, we positively
guarantee Ballard's Horehound
Syrup to be without an equal on
the whole face of the globe In
support of this statement we refer
to every individual who has ever
used it, and to every druggist who
has ever sold it. Such evidence is
indisputable Sold by Smith Drug
Co. 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

TRUE blue Democrats all over the
country are vexed at Clevelands
anti-silver policy and desire to issue
bonds, He is going contrary TO his
partys wishes as expressed at Chi
aago and the ballot box. His going
over to the Republican gold-bug
policy reminds us of a story-an in
cident in the life Of gambler The
gambler on one occasion thought
he had a good thing in a stranger
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

A LITTLE sum Of money in the
shape Of a five dollar bill turned the
heads Of lots of Arkansas papers.
Money is mighty good thing to
have, but we don't believe in selling
our support to any man, especially
to one that is an aspirant for as
high an Office as United States SEN
ator That was slick scheme, but
there are still enough newspapers
in the state that cannot be scoop
ed toput Mr. Berry, and no other,
right where he belongs-in the Sen
ate - Newport News.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

No paper or individual in Arkan-
sas win advance the interests of
either Senator Berry or Gov. Fish
back by making war on or misrep-
resenting the position of the other.
Neither of these gentlemen would
do such a thing and their friends
should not, Fayetteville Demo
crat
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
- - rREAsrRER.

We are authorized 70 announce c. Y.
Wright as % candidate for City Treasurer
OF Ttxarkana. Ark, at the ensuing cleo
tion. subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic party.
We are authorized 10 announce W. l..
Williams as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of City Treasurer OF Texarkana,
Ark. subject TO the action OF the Demo-
cratic party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

The postal note is to be abolished
July /, 1894 In its stead, the post
Office department will issue money
orders, for as small as 81 80 at fee
of 3 cents, and as high as as $4,000
with the fee of 80 cents A wise
move The postal note was nui-
sance and gave no security to the
person sending it.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

We heartily concur with the
sprightly Camden Beacon, that the
politicians who are playing Fish
back for a sure winner, may sue
ceed in fooling the masses but we
don't believe it.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

The Senate by vote of II to 80,
refused to confirm Peckham for U.
S. supreme Judge Now, if Cleve-
land wants a real good Democrat
andcapable man, let him select Judge
Rose of Arkansas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
or. Miles, x4r-. snd Liver Pills 50 aoscs5 cts

Ladies. Mrs. 0'Donnell, at the
Temple Of Fashion, specially invites
you to call and price her stock of
hats and all millinery. She has
greatly reduced prices. Call and
secure a bargain in stylish Spring
hat l2-l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21

1t is stated that Bro. Kavenaugh
of the Arkansas Gazette, will offer
for the Legislature from Pulaski
county. He is entirely worthy and
capable, and we trust will receive
the coveted honor.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
FoB GOVERNOR.

EThe TExARKASIAS Is authorized 70 an
nounee James p. Clarke, Of Phillips eouh-
siate Of Arkansas. subject to the aetion
OF the Democratic party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
ron vAYoR on EAsr TExARKANL.

We are authorized TO announce !. I;
Edwards as a candidate for the ONCE OF
Mayor Of the city Of TeXarkans, ATk.,
subject 10 the action Of the Democratic
party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
IEXARKANA MARBLE WORKS.
nEAsr RRoAn srREEr. TExARKANA. ARKANsAs
j. L. SMITH,
Proprietor, and Dealer In

-Proprietor, and Dealer IN
American and Italian Marble and Grantee Scotch Gran
te from Aberdeen; Statuary and Finished Monuments
imported from Carera Italy deal in and will furnish
any Marble OF Granite that can be gotten in either Eu
rope or America, or any part of the civilized world
Monuments and Tombstones made to order with neatneS
and dispatch Sandstone Limestone or Granite coping
for cemetery lots neatly done Correspondence solicited
Satisfaction guaranteed
allow do better
call and ye-
elsewhere
designs Of this business
all the principal cemeteries in America
styles Of both marble and granite carry
the
furnish thing required the marble stone granite line
Shop and works 5lI East Broad street. opposite Iron
Mountain round house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
FOR cIrY RECORDER.

We are authorized to announce Geo. VI.
Treher as a candidate for re lection 10
the Office OF City Recorder OF leXaTkana,
Arkansas. at the ensuing election, subject
10 the action OF the Democratic party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
rnR CITY NARsHAr-

We are authorized 10 announce }. n
Crenshaw a. candidate for reelection
% the Office Of City Marshal OF Iexar-
kama. Ark, subject 10 the action OF lhe
Democratic party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
FOR CITY ATTORNEY.

we are authorized to announce John N.
Cook as candidate for reelection 70 the
sfice OF City Attorney Of the city OF Tex
arkana. Ark, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
Attention u

The Sewing Machine Office here
tofore at the Reeves Furniture
Store. has been moved to City Hall
building, opposite Turner Bros.
G. NJ. JOHNSON,
12-15-tf Manager.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-02-21
ron mAroR or 80 rrxARkAEA.

We are authorized to announce T. Y.
Tierney as d candidate for the Office Of
Mayor 81 the city Of Texarkana, Tex, at
the approaching election.