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The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21
A CONFEDERATE SPY.
How She Got Away From a DetaCh-
ment of Union Soldiers

hNA y 10 q WV hNNh 'No
about eight miles from Batesville,
Ark, on the White river, which has
a history, The house is now seal
ed" so that the rough log exterior
is hidden behind very ordinary look
ing weather boarding. This is the
home of Julia Pritchard, who was
famous during the war as a female
Confederate spy. She did valuable
service for the ConfederaCy, and
was long and often sought by the
Federal troops She was never
captured.
"When | passed through Bates
vile, said a young woman, who
recently returned from a visit to
Arkansas. 81 heard of Mrs, Pritch-
ard and determined to visit her.
The door was opened to me by a
tall, angular woman, with black
hair and a pair Of eyes to match
She was so quiet in her demeanor
that | was surprised when she told
me that she was Julia Pritchard,
She took me through the house and
talked entertaingly of her work as
a spy. In an upper room she show
ed me the secret that kept her from
being captured during the whole Of
the war She pointed out what to
all appearances was 4 log in the
wall like all The rest When she
touched spring concealed ingen-
iously in the back Of the log, and
the log moved out and showed Il
snug opening just large enough for
a person to lie in and move about
enough to keep from becoming
cramped
"'I remember well one time in
particular when This saved me from
the Federal troops, said she. ]
had been down TO the spring yon.
der getting pail Of water when ]
saw a troop Of blue coated soldiers
galloping toward me from across
the river,
4 knew they were after me, so
I dropped my pail and broke for The
house. ran and, climbing upstairs
got into this hiding place and pull
ed the log shut, | lay there quiet
| ly and soou heard the heavy clank-
ing step OF the soldiers as they
stamped about downstairs search
ing for me,
They turned the furniture ov.
er and broke everything in sight, !
could hear them swear as they vain
| Iy sought for me. Then they came
upstairs, and as they looked in
every conceivable place they made
the air blue with their curses, "She
| is here, / know" said one who must
have been the captain 81 saw her
come in," There was no doubt
about this, as all testified to seeing
me come into the house, ] heard
one suggest that the house be burn.
ed. They were sure that would
bring me out of my hiding place, ]
felt a chill pass over me, but lay
quiet, feeling that some means Of
escape would be thrown in my way,
The suggestion seemed to be good
one, for all hurried out Of the house
to get drebrands, While they
were out hastily climbed out of
this place and climbed up the big
chimney there,
" u came out on the ROOT alright,
The soldiers we're by this time in
the house again, but seemed loath
to set the house ahre,
AN this gained me time, ]
hastily scrambled down the side OF
the house and, going to the stable,
saddcd and brddled my horse,
got on him as quick as ! could anc
dashed out of the stable and tow
ard the river ! knew was safe
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21
Want No Mere Stamps.

AURORA ILL.,, Jan l9,-The news
papers are asked to discourage the
sending of cancelled stamps to Miss
Ella Garmau or Edna Brown in the
little village Of Kaneyille, Some
time ago a chain Of letters was
started on the plan Of geometrical
progression It started with three
letters, each recipient being asked
to send ten stamps to Edna Brown
and write three others, etc, Now
they do not know how to stop the
flood. From $1,000 to 10000 letters
a day containing stamps, besides
numerous packages, both by mail
and express, are received, The Post
MASTER and mail carriers are both
waxing indignant, II large sacks of
mail matter daily preventing the
carrying Of passengers or freight in
the stage.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21
THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE
Important New Bills introduced in
Senate and House.

LITTLE Rock, Ark. Jan, 1O,-Both
houses of the General Assembly ad-
iourned at noon today until Mon
day, and large number of the
members left tor their respective
homes to spend Sunday. The nom
nation of Hon 7. B. Martin as Chan
cellor of the Pulaski ChaRcery court
and DR., f, N. Yates as a member
of the beard of Trustees of the Ark
ansas Industrial University, were
unanimous confirmed, Bills intro
duced in the Senate were as fol-
lows:
BY Senator Sloan-To authorize
the employment of clerks by the
committee on auditors and treas
urer's books.
BY Senator Pettigrew-To au-
thorize the publication of biennial
report by the secretary of state.
BY Senator Worthen-A bill to
provide for a system of Sewerage
for the Insane asylum and Deaf
Mute Institute, appropriating $25,
900 for the purpose, Also to em'
ployment of 100 convicts on the
building of a state road or pike, un
der the supervision of board, and
appropriates $50, 600 for the same.
IN THE HOUSE.
by Mr., Bradley-Prohibiting the
sale of cigarettes and cigarette pa
pers and providing a fine of not less
$50 nor more than $3.50 FOR persons
convicted Of violating the act,
by Mr.. Brown of Logan-To con-
solidate elections, and fixing the
time of holding samc-on Monday
after the first Tuesday in Novem,
Der in 1896 and every two years
thereafter,
by Mr.. Croom-An act fixing the
time for holding courts in the Six
teenth judicial district.
by Mr.. Hanna-To pay the Pilot
Printing Company 81 800 for print.
ing' the liftY-sixth volume of the
Arkansas Supreme Court reports.
Mr.. Foster introduced joint reso
luton No. /, to amend the consti'
tuition, as follows; Elections shall
be quadrennial and all officers serve
four years, The sessions of the
legislature shall be biennial, to con
sist Of a long term, not to exceed
sixty days, and a short term, not
to exceed forty days, neither to be
extended
BY Mr.. Harrod-For the relief Of
ex-Confederate soldiers and sailors
provides for the payment of $50 a
year to each ex.Confederate soldier
or sailor who has lived in the state
and not a member Of the Confeder'
ate home.
BY Mr.. Hinkle-An act TO bar
claims against counties
BY Mr., Miller--Prohibiting hunt
ing and fishing on Sunday
BY Mr., Quarles Giving power to
county judges for managing county
convicts
BY Mr.. Rcece--lNixing the salar'
les Of officers of Hampstead county,
By Mr.. Ruble - To change the
time Of holding general elections
and consolidating the elections,
The bill provides that the election
shall be held on the second Tuesday
in November, 1896, and every two
years thereafter, and the newly
elected officers shall enter upon
their duties Dec. 80
BY Mr.. Toomer--To reduce the
expense in criminal cases,
BY Mr. Vengard-To reduce The
per diem Of members of the leglsIa
ture 81 per day
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21
In Olden Times

People overlooked the Importance
Of permanently beneficial effects
and we're satisfied with transient ac-
ton; but now chat is generally
known that Syrup Of Figs will per-
manently cure habItual constipa-
ton, well.informcd people will not
buy other laxatiyes, which act for
a time but finally injure the system.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21
STORAGE WAREHOUSE.

Having recently completed our large brick ware
nosonabIe noST rates gran hay merchandise, cotton,
aSobod furniture, pianos etc. Call on us at transfer
Office. noNAN" AA'A1'"A AA' '"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21
a1OO TO $4,000

Cheap money to loan in Texar-
kama, Arkansas and TeXas--from
800 to 5000. Sec VIM A, Bomar,
2l2 ". Broad street, 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21

The st. Louis Loan and Invest
ment Co. charges NO MEMBERSHIP
fee; can withdraw loan o. invest
ment stock at any timej will grant
suspension # you are sick or unable
TO pay your dues, without cost.
VIM. A, Bomar, Agent, 2l5 E, Broad
gtrpt. 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21

Patronlae push and enterprise,
IIuddleston Bros, always keep the
best Of fresh meats, etc, and
promptly deliver same to all parts
of the city,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21

For choice staple and fancy gro.
ceries go TO Moore & Wells, 200 f.
Broad Street, Prices to suit the
times, II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-21

me HWuI6T IIdl10A0I OO'9
,o onv reliable dray line in the city. Pianos safes,
oonsrv Inc furniture and merchandise are our special
HoS Pianos boxed for shipment Prices reasonable.
ssI on us at office,
775 ST TIL LIME AV E.
The herald., 1895-01-31
HARD AT WORK.
THE VARIOUS FIESTA COMMIT
TEES REPORT PROGRESS.
The Parade Commute. Forms = General
Outline of the Parsdss of tho
Week.

There was a well.attended meeting
last night at iesta headquarters OF the
advisory committee, OF which cbairmen
and members OF various sub-commit-
tees were also present
Mr.. Pridhsm, chairman Of the parade
committee, made report giving the re-
suit OF various meetings of the COM
mittee with the following general out
line of tho arrangements OF parades
under their supervision:
On the afternoon of Monday. pre-.
ceding the day OF the first parade the
fiesta i, to be inaugurated with grand
reception OF the angels and acceptance
of full control OF the city government
for the period of the fiesta.
On tbs first day, Tuesday, will be the
displays of merchants. manufacturers
and trades, OF Southern California cities
and towns, secret societies and other
organizations with floats.
Wednesday Ia fixed for the military,
fremen and International parade. At
night there will be grand illuminated
parade. consisting of the pag SAINT OF the
Pacific, uniformed and iraternal socie-
tics. masqueraders, vaqueros, grand
Examinations. etc.
Th1reday is set apart for the chill
dren's parade and Friday for the floral
parade.
The com mittee reported that they had
not attempted to deal with other spec
tacular features, such as the grand ball.
com petitive military drill, exercises at
Athletic park and others. They recon-
mendsd that the parades be confined to
a period not to exceed four days, and be
finished rot later than Friday alter
noon. April 10Th.
The committee also recommended the
form alton of q company OF Spanish
lancsrs for service during the fiesta.
The matter of the participation OF the
school children in the fiesta was brought
up, and Director General Meyberg
taed that he and other Nom bars OF the
committee had been before the board of
education.
Mr.. Wilhartitz. in discussing the m at
ter, said that from his experience as q
teacher, he did not think it would con-
eume unnecessary time in drilling.
Mr.. Meyberg stated tnat he had no-
ticeu that they had introduced military
drills in the New York public schools.
Mr.. Francis Thomas said that he be-
Iievsd the drills would not occupy un-
necessary time.
Mr.. Thomas also made report from
the committee on Southern California
of a visit TO Santa Barbara. and of the
progress made bv them. and OF contrib.
utions from A. E. Bilicke x Co. OF tn
Hollsnbeck of $3.50, and Frederick Rule
OF $50
The music committee reported the
resignation of Frederick Stevenson as
choral director, and that they were in
correspondeuce with several noted sing
The herald., 1895-01-31
LOCAL. MENTION.
la Cissnsa BE- nd ia coming.

The Clssasa band ia coming.
Life reading, 81; satisfaction guaran-
teed. Fanny Green. IA S. Main. room 3.
Old fashioned lilacs, SNOWFALL and
MOCK orange at Lyon u Cobbe's, 440 5.
Broadway,
The greatest citrus fair ever held in
the state will take place in Hazards
pavilion February 2Sth for 10 days.
Living whist at Illinois hall Wedues-
day evening. February 9th. Seats on
sale at the Blanchard Fitzgerald Music
company, lis S. Spring.
There are undelivered kilograms at
the Western Union Telegraph Ctiice,
corner First and Spring streets. January
30th, for A. H. Judson, Jacob Hoffman,
Mrs. Helen G. Norton.
The three little Baldwin children go
well and favorably known to the music
loving citizens OF this city will be ten
dered testimonial ball and concert on
tomorrow evening, at Music hall. They
should receive full house as they have
never failed to respond with their SER
vices at sweet charity's call. After the
concert there will be a social dance the
admission will bo but 25 cents to all.
The herald., 1895-01-31
OUT OF THE UNION.

The Ph@lix Assurance Company of
London.
Founded in 1882. one of the standard
companies, well known to the public for
it's promptness and liberslity in the Get.
tlement of its losaeH. has dissolved its
membership with the Pacific Insurance
union. While DESTROYS OF the mainten-
ance of fair ratse and honest practices
in underwriting. it will no longer sscri-
fee its business to the greed OF I'm.
priDcplsd agents..
Mr.. A G. Golsb, 147 South Broadway,
is the Los Angeles representative of the
company, Any insurance brought direct
to his Office will receive hi, prompt and
careful attention and the most reason.
able rate com mensurate with fair under
writing.
The herald., 1895-01-31
nj E MORANDA.

Hairdrsssing and toilet parlors.
Great reduction in prices OF hair goods
and toilet articles. Shampoolng, 30
cents; dressing. 50 cents; bang cutting
and curling, % cents cutting, Is cents /;
manicuring, % cents. Work unex-
celled. Smith & Carpenter, 1873 Slim
son block.
Los Angeles Curs Bath and Massage
institute. $50 South Broadway, gives
firat-class massage treatment and sill
kinds OF baths. This is the clsanest
place in town for taking baths. We also
give first class vegetarian diet.
Wanted, $4,000. cash. and the
party who can furnish same
within 20 days on real estats security
satisfactory to them, guaranteeing re-
payment OF double this sum invested
inside OF seven years. Only principals
need apply. No agents dealt with. Do
not call unless you have the money and
mean business. Address X. Y. u. or
call any time after 4 p. m. at room 2l0,
Bradbury building, corner Third and
Broadway.
Just think OF it! Today you can buy
beautifully framed etchings for So, 1925.
and $3.50 at Lichtcnberger's art en-
porium, 107 North Main street. Take
advantage of this offer and buy eome-
thing which the whole family will APP
preciate.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Doraey, Stimson
block, fret floor, rooms 129, 100, al.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and ell diseases OF women aud
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours, to B. Tel. 1927.
~ L..
113 S. Spring street, makes q specially
of fine watch and jswelry repairing,
diamond setting; an elegant line OF Opt.
cal goods; 9 tine stock OF watches and
jewelry always on hand.
L. s. Seaman, attorney at.law DOR
merly police iudgel. has resumed the
practice Of law. Offices 4, and g. Allen
block, corner Of Spring and Temple.
Tel. 99a. .e Day
Special-For, stahort time only, finest
ensmeled cabinet photos in the city. re-
duced to 81 per dozen. Sunbeam Art
Parlors, 236 South Main street.
Adams Bros, dentists, $780, 3. Spring
st. Painless filling and extracting. Best
sets of teeth from So to $40. Hours:
to s. Sundays, 10 to IL.
Mathushek and the Briggs 0weet tone
pianos for sale and to rent at No. lie
winston street. A. G. Gardner, prac.
tical piano tuner.
DR.. W. H. Ward, Mueller block, Fifth
and Broadway, rooms "a and 25. Res.
1893 Fl0werst. Tel. offics 1921 res. 1l6
DR.. E. J. Hadfeld. of Philadelphia
surgeon and physician Office Brad bury
bldg. tel. 1875; rsr. $50 Olive, tel. 1l6S.
The Advance Davis sewing machine ia
the best. Office, 128 South Main street.
Sharp 4 Samson, funeral directors lin.
dependency. 536 8. Spring ct. tel. 1929.
Sewing machines. in good working
order, for So each. 12S South Main st.
All kinds Of sewing machines to rent
12S South Main street.
Insure with A., G. Golsh, 147 South
Broadway.
Rooms 50 a week aud up. y. s. hotel.
! Photos, any size. 81. Plsza Gallery.
The herald., 1895-01-31
ANU SEMEN IS.

Los ANGELES THgATER. The coming
event in thestriclls will be- The Brownies
in Fairylsnd at the Los Angeles theater.
The sale OF seats commences this mora
ing at the A. w. B,rrJ Stationery cons
pany, 120 South Spring street. This
performances will DO the most entertain-
ing that has been given this season.
This lilliputisn performers are well up
in their lines and spscialties. the oos-
tunes from New York City, specially
designed by Palmer Cox. have already
arrived, and together with the stage &C
csssories will make picture complete in
every respect. The Brownies have come
to entertain and to do go royalty and
will prove as attractive on the stage as
they have been to the readers OF Palmer
Cox's various books. Already the ap'
plications for tickets have been many
and this engagement will bs q financial
as we'll as an artistic success.
~
Los ANGELES THEArER.-Ths psr-
Torrance OF Home, Sweet Home. which
is to be given tonight and tomorrow
night at tbs Los Angeles thsater, prom
lees not only to be an artistic. but a
financial success. Everything possible
has been done to make one OF the finest
productions OF its kind ever attempted
here. Mr.. Frederick Blair, "the inim-
table, who comes with the highest
encomums of the eastern press,
promises to give everybody more fun
than they have had in many day.
Mrs. Minnie Hanoe Ovens is sure to
score hit as the Alabama Coon; Win
field Blake. Mrs. J. Bond Francisco,
Mrs. Gerhardy. Mrs. Stimson. and
Messrs. Ban, Wigmors and Semler, are
all we'll known. The One Horse Shay
Boys Qasrtetts is sure to be good. The
second act 10 to be . pageant OF color,
beauty and light, rarely enjoyed. The
Old Folks chorus and Singing Skew.
which has been under the direction OF
one of our most competent instructors.
will call up blessed memories and send
every body home ~ young as they need
to be,
The herald., 1895-01-31

ers for the fiesta also that the choral
music had been ordered from Chicago.
There was exhibited at the fiesta
rooms q very handsome design for
photographic poster, executed ey
Mr.. Fred Behre of this city. II was
selected by the advertising committee
Go deserving OF the 500 prize offered by
the committee for designs. Over a
dozen designs were submitted by vsri-
Gus artists in the city.
The committee will hold its next
m Getting Saturday night.
The herald., 1895-01-31

Carlton Cornweli. foreman OF the Ga
zetts, Middletown, N. j., believes that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy should
be in every homo. He used it for cold
and it effected speedy cure. He says:
Ut is indeed grand remedy, can
recommend to all. have also seen it
used for whoopinK cough, with the best
results" 50-csnt bottles for sale by
OF q Vaughn. Fourth and Spring; G.
F. Hsinzeman, 222 N. Main.
The herald., 1895-01-31
PERSONAL.

J. H. Dockweiler left yesterday after
noon for Chicago, on business connected
with some large engineering contracts
which he expects to have hand in.
Frank l.. Brown, coast manager for
Washburn- Moen company, with Mrs.
Brown. left last evening for his home at
Oakland, sitsr fortnight OF business
mingled with pleasure in Southern Cal
iforniQ
The herald., 1895-01-31
Hill Found Guilty,

II. H. Hill was yesterday found gull
ty of obtaining money under the pre-
tense of selling exclusive rights to man.
uiacture polish oil, but on motion OF
Walter Rose, the defendants attorney,
tbs passing of sentence was continued
until today.
The herald., 1895-01-31
III ND.

-7~------~--~-~-'~---0--~
notwithstanding on the Both inst, DR.
Walter G. Hammell, formerly of Philadel-
phia, in his Saith year.
CURRAN In this city. Jan. %, 1895, Michael
e., beloved husband of Mary e. and father
of Willie NJ. Curran, II native OF Ireland,
aged Al years.
Funeral from the undertaking parlors OF
Cussen d Cunningham, 139 South Main St,
Thursday. Jan. 3lst, at . m. sharp. services
Mt Cathedral at 8 80 am. Friends invited to
attend without further notice.
The herald., 1895-01-31

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises
sores, ulcers, saltrheum, fever horeS, telter,
chapped hands, chilblains, cornS and ali skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles or 10 pay
required. 1t is guaranteed tn give perfect sat-
isfaction or money refunded. Price, % cents
per box. Fur sale by c. +. Heinzeman, 222 N
main street.
The herald., 1895-01-31

Many stubborn and sggrnveting cases
OF rheumatism that were believed to be
incurable and accepted az life lsgsoies
have yielded to Chsmberlsin's Pain
Balm, much to the surprise and gratifi-
cation OF the sufferers. One spplca.
ton will relieve the pain and suffering.
and it's continued use ineures an effect.
ual cure. For sale by OFF e. Vaughn.
Fourth and Spring; @. F. Heinzem an.
300 N, Main,
The herald., 1895-01-31

Maier & Zobelein's lager treSh from their
bre very, on draught in all the principal sa-
looms; delivered promptly in bottles or kegs.
ONCE and brewery. Ala AusJ street. tele
phone 81
The herald., 1895-01-31

Mirrors, both French and German plate, can
now be had at great saving on former prices
French mirrors, both plain and bsvele1; also
neveled plates made to order All WORK guar.
anteed Ii. Raphael & Co. 44O s. 5priusst
The herald., 1895-01-31

Stop Paying Rent by Binding
Through the Savings Fund and Building go
ciety of Los Angeles Monthly payments.
Twelfth annual series now open. E. H. Grasett.
secretary, room l03 Wilson BLOCK, FRS. and
surinp
The herald., 1895-01-31

1853 N. Main, opposite old court house Specs
ard eye-glas Il specially. Fine watch and
jewelry repairing Also diamonds and fine
jewelry at lowest figures. Wagner, the Old re-
liable ieweler.
The herald., 1895-01-31

Mrs g. BOSCH, No. 1901 3 spring ST 70 ON
AZ and "A, up stairs. Ladies, have Spring
novelties from New York.
The herald., 1895-01-31
JOTTINGS.


AL styles and varieties. Large stock always
on hand, and repairing speciality. j. @. Gun.
bingham, 236 y. Spring st. Tel SlS.
The herald., 1895-01-31

DR.. D. 5. Dilenbscher, dentist, roons4 and
1l9 s. Spring 81, Los Angeles.
The herald., 1895-01-31

Clarence E. Cline, Los Angeles ......... So. %
MinIic A. Rose, Los Ange es..................22
John Hamilton, Los Angeles .................33
Annie l.. Casey, Los Ange es .................24
Charlie Boldette, Los Angeles ...... ..........2S
Maugerita Nellmer, Los Angeles e.. ... BE-. %
The herald., 1895-01-31

Orr & Patterson, funeral directors and EN-
banners; fair prices, frst-class work. 147
N orth Spring street, Telephone 3d.
The herald., 1895-01-31

A. 4. Eckstrom has removed to 324 South
Spring street with h is stocx of wall paper
The herald., 1895-01-31

Buy the Whitney make trunk and trave ling
bag. Factory 423 ). s. ring At
The herald., 1895-01-31

Fitzgerald, house and sign painter, 222
franklin telephone 1449. Low prices.
The herald., 1895-01-31

Kregelo & Bresee, funeral directors,
Broadway and Sixth street. Tel. 243.
The herald., 1895-01-31

$50 velopes 50.: Z ream writinS paplr 25G
LangstadLer, 1867 n Main 81, opp lkst b. oek
The herald., 1895-01-31
I.kender Bay. COLLECTION.


The auction sale of Turkish rugs will
be continued today at AL South Spring
street.
The herald., 1895-01-31

A. A. Eckstron has removed to 32l South
Spring street with his stock OF wall paper.
The herald., 1895-01-31

Wall paper hung. loc roll. s2s 8. Spring.
The herald., 1895-01-31

Wall p.per &C. 7}sc per roll. 1928 ). Spriny
The herald., 1895-01-31

Redlands oranges, best in the market Richard
son, Lowry q Co., 100 e. First st. Tel. 1873.
The herald., 1895-01-31

Wallpaper house Of the coast, 1913 s. Spring
The herald., 1895-01-31

Drink Shasta Water. wooIlaoott agent.
The herald., 1895-01-31


An informal dance was given last
night at the Bellevue Terrace by the
guests OF the house. Light retresh-
ments were served during the evening,
md dancing WAS enjoyed until late
hour.
Mrs. D. r. Emerson OF Lakeport. CAL,
has returned from visit to San Diego,
and ia staying at 81 West Jefferson
street.
The Wilmington Transportation COM
psny has made arrangements with Prof.
@. A. Jones for military band orches-
TIRE, OF 81 pieces for the summer season at
Catalina island. There will be open air
concerts daily and dance music in the
evening.
MIR. and Mrs. John T. Francis have
iesued cards for reception on Tuesday
evening, February 18TH, at their charm
ing home, 6l5 North Main street.