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Evening star., 1895-01-05

Those among the racing men just across
the Potomac who have tears to shed are
shedding a few at this time because there
is possibility OF a judicial decision which
will put Alexander Island within the geo.
graphical limits OF the District of Column
bia. Such a decision would put stop to
pOol-selling on the island and without pool
selling there cannot be horse-raCing of the
character to which the So-called Grange
Camp Association of Virginia and it's part
ner5 are FIRMLY welded. one of the racing
officials is quoted as bemoaning the pros
pective loss that will fall upon the state of
Virginia should Alexander Island belong to
the national capital That track, declared
this philinthropist. ordinarily gave en-
pioyment to something like a hundred men
and boys and at times TO a much greater
number; IL had also brought TO the state
several hundred horses with their attend
ants and had thus created a market for
all sorts of farm products. Ii had surely
distributed tens of thousands of dol
lars throughout that vicinity and was,
therefore. entitled to much consideration.
This anxiety for the welfare of Alexan-
dria county is very touching. but. unfortu-
Evening star., 1895-01-05

Critics of the modern drama-people who
see in 1t little else than evil-may reason
ably be asked 10 restrain the ferOcity with
which they have attacked so many vari-
ties of stage realism and should ponder
deliberately over the moral influences ex-
erted by some Of the plays that are now
being presented to the public gaze. One of
these productions is truly remarkable;
among the properties it advertses will be
found 4 mammoth stone-quarry, where
ating, ana genuine steam drills are boring
their way through blocks of real granite,
while Il massive derrick hoists enormous
bouldeIs to and from the places designated
by the author and stage manager. Surely
it cannot be claimed that even childhood's
susceptible mind will be injured by being
brought face to face. it were, with a
mammoth stoDe-quarry nor can it reason
ably be alleged that the most active moral
sense will be swayed evilward by gyrating
drills or creaking derricks or massive
boulders. The ingenuity of the playwright is
almost without limit however, so it is bare
iy possible that the ordinarily innoxious
matters referred to have by corrupt
manipulation and pernicious association
been transformed into a menace which
threatens pure civilization, but that such
is the case is extremely improbable. Per-
sons who have devoted themselves to the
elevation Of the stage should see to it
that we have fewer Camilles and Mrs
Tanquerays and more stone quarries and
genuine steam drills and blocks Of real
granite and massive derricks and ponder
GUS botilders.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

Senator Gray of Delaware may have ex-
traordinary means for feeling the public
pulse and weighing American sentiment.
but If those means responsible for
his conclusions, announced in the Senate
yesterday. that the larger body of pub
lie opinion shared in his and President
ClevelaEd's views as to Hawaii. then there
is something radically wrong with our sys-
tenn of Congressional representation and
with the press OF the United States. No
unbiased observer of events during the
past two years can possibly claim with
any degree of sincerity that the acts of
this administration as to Hawaii have
been received with favor by anything more
than very inconsiderahIe percentage of
the seventy millions of people within the
limits of this country.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

nately for the race-track philanthropists,
there Is a very apparent indisposition to
accepc as gospel everything that is said
by these self-appointed missionaries. Con-
ceding that the racing people have spent
good deal of money which directly and
indirectly worked in the direction of bet
ter agricultural and Industrial conditions
1t cannot be denied that the decentralization
consequent upon the presence of the race
track has cost this neighborhood much
more than ten-fold multiplication of the
cash disbursements would amount to. With
the establishment of the race-track came
the importation of some most disreputable
people. Crime has increased as a conse
quence Of this immigration and serious
and lasting injury has been wrought young
men who have foolshly Succumbed to the
temptations offered by occasional oppor-
tunities to make money with dishonest
rapidity. The decent people of the District
Of Columbia and Virginia and of every
where else will be delighted if the courts
shall decide that Alexander Island is
within this jurisdiction. The atmosphere
hereabouts will be much sweeter there
after even though the philanthropic en-
deavors of those whose financial interests
bind them to pool-selling race-tracks be
brought to sudden conclusion. If the Alex
andria. county race-tracks dsburSed five
millions of dollars yearly they would be
on the debit side of the moral ledger just
the same; and they would take away from
here much more cash than they would
spend-that is what they are in the busi-
ness for.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

rhe Kansas City Journal turned out a
New Years number of which any news
paper management could easily be proud.
Forty wel-printed pages, in which are in
cluded 1S' columns of advertising. indicate
gratifying prosperity, and show conclu-
sively that the people of Kansas City have
lively appreciation of the good qualities
which have marked the Journal through
more than forty years of existence.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

The observant Chicago Evening Post re-
marks that the man who wears eyeglasses
is the one most anxious to get into a fight.
This brings forcibly to mind the fact that
ther are no near-sighted Dugilists.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

If he decides to lessen the distance be-
tween himself and this country's highest
official power Mr.. Hill will doubtless take
the precaution of leaving his three-eyed
peacock feather and his yellow jacket with
some reliable safety deposit company.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

Coxey says that during his residence in
Philadelphia he proposes to aSitate his pc
culiar theories. He has evidently not yet
been informed as to the difficulty of pro-
Gucing agitation in that city.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

, New York World

From the New York World.
If Chicago has any doubt of the benefits
to be gained by thorough legislative in
vestigation and oyerha u!ing of her bood-
lers, pantatas and municipal wrong -doers
generally, we can assure her that a thor
cugh investigation can do no harm and may
do much good Chicago evidently has a
great many dark places which need to have
the light turned on.
Evening star., 1895-01-05
NiIlfe'S Reasoning Power.

isn't it bettah," said Willie Washington
to his father. "to let anything alone than
to do it badly"
''It certainly is," was the reply.
"Well. that's why don't twy to make my
own living"
Evening star., 1895-01-05
In the District.

The opening day of the new year was OBJ
served here as a general holiday and with
the customary official receptions, followed
to limited extent by receptions at private
houses. Cold weather prevailed, adding to
the suffering of the poor. The attention of
the public was called to the prevailing des-
titution, mainly through the columns of
The Star, and contributions are being re-
Ceived. The District Commissioners de-
cided to call together the members of the
did such effective work last year a use was
found for skates and the pond and river
front in the vicinity of the monument
were crowded by those fond of this sport.
The accumulation of garbage, owing to the
freeZe-up in the river threatened to become
a peril to the public health and an arrange
nient made by the Commissioners to
have the garbage hauled across the river
in carts. Two deaths from smallpox oc-
CURED at the contagious hospital and sew
eral cases were reported in various parts of
the city. The dedication services of st.
Paul's Catholic Church were held. John
Burns, the English labor reformer and
member OF parliament visited this city.
After having disposed of the preliminary
questions raised by the counsel of Capt
Henry w. Howgate. under arrest for de-
frauding the government Judge McComas
fixed the date for The trial In an unofficial
letter to the Commissioners Justice Bradley
raised the question rs to their legal authorl-
ty to collect the real estate penalty tax.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

The bestowal on Emperor William Of the
order OF the chysanthemum by the Mi
kado indicates that one Of our latest floral
fads is an oriental chestnut.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

1t sometimes appears that man who
knows all about handling election is not
necessarily learned in the matter of
tional finance.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

Mayor Strong of New York has been put
through severe siege of handsha king.
TIE leg-pulling overtures will be mad.
presently.
Evening star., 1895-01-05
Getting in I.iue.

Alas" they heard the poet say,
"Chrysanthemums are few;
The foot ball players had his day
I'll get my hair cut, too"
Evening star., 1895-01-05
tempted to bury the ax!"
Safety.

Safety.
"Misther Rafferty," said the hostess of
the occasion, will yez hov an apple?"
mo, tanks" vas the reply.
"Or a pear?''
Il don't b'lave Old wish fur it, Mr..
Rafferty, responded with something very
like ennui. III
.'Wud a bit av binanny timpt YEP"
mo, at presint Oh have no hunger fur
binannies."
Yer husband don't same to care fur
fruit much?" the hostess said, appealing
to Mrs. Rafferty,.
"Oh, yis'' was the reply. HE how q
good appetite fur fruit, but it can't lasht
all day. Ye see. he's on the police foorce
row."
Evening star., 1895-01-05
SHOOTING STARS.
Self-SarrifcC.

'Blickens is devoted 10 his WIFE,"
How do you know?"
'He iS smoking the cigars she gave him
fer Christmas"
Evening star., 1895-01-05
A Trait in Common,

"My dear" said the man who had been
waiting for his wife to get ready for the
theater. Il am inclined to believe that if
you had been born you would have
been a professional pusilist.''
Why
Because it takes you SO long to put on
pair Of gloves.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

There is some reason for apprehension
when the gold keeps going out Of the coun-
try and the dressed beef does not.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

DIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
tn any indiv idual connected with the
Office, hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart-
mefits, according to tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1895-01-05
Science.

.Bacteriology," said the studious young
man, has shown that kissing is very
dangerous.
HAS it?' she rejoired.
"Still, that's only a theory"
"And what a pity it is" she commented
demurely that it always takes such lot
of experiment to prove a scientific theory"
Evening star., 1895-01-05
Foreign.

The Belgian government has prohibited
the importation of live cattle from the
United States. This closes all the ports of
continental Europe to American beef prod
uctS. Russia and England have agreed
upon an amicable settlement of the Pamir
cessionS to Great Britain. President MoraeS
of Brazil has granted amnesty to the SOL
diers. sailors and police convicted of de-
sertion during and after the recent civil
war. Nearly two hundred and twenty-five
fishermen were lost during the recent gale
in Great Britain. Ex-President Peixoto of
Brazil is seriously ill. The funeral of Sir
John Thompson was held in Halifax, N S.
III. de Giers, Russia's minister of foreign
affairs, is said to be dying. There are
evidences in COnstantinople that the porte
is beginning to assume a conci]iatory air
toward the ArmenianS. EX-Premier Stam-
buloff of Bulgaria has been arrested upon
a charge CT being the murderer of Nj. Belt
chef, minister of finance, in 1891. A Wig
orouS attack upon the Crispi government in
Italy is to be made by the followers of the
Marquis di Rudin. The Italian expedition
into AbySSinia has met with success and
the troops have returned to the coast. The
Que en- Regent CT Spain signed a decree ap-
pointing a commission to revise the Cuban
and Porto Rican tariffs. The report was
circulated that a daily mail service is to be
established between Southampton and New
Ork, but it is dlScredited in London by the
steamship companies. The Japanese army
is proceeding toward Moukden, the capital
of Manchuria, having avoided New Chwang
at the request of for eign consuls there
Evening star., 1895-01-05
THE WEEK.

Both houses of Congress have reassem-
hled during the past week. In the Senate
the resolution was passed calling upon the
President for correspondence and other pa
pers relative to the delivery by the United
States consul at Shanghai of two Japanese
citizens to the Chinese authorities. In the
House the consideration of the pending cur
rency bill was resumed. Senator Quay has
announced he will make q determined OPP
position to the urgent deficiency bill, which
carries with it an appropriation to put into
effect the income-tax provisions of the
tariff law. Ser ator Caffery has introduced
bill providing for the payment of bounty
to sugar growers of Louisiana for 1871 and
1895. Representative Money of Mississippi
has introduced a bill providing for an in
crease in the tax upon beer. Congressman
julius G. Burrows was nominated by the
Michigan republican caucus for United
States Senator to succeed the late Francis
b. StOckbridge, and Senators Frye, McMil-
Ian and Wolcott were nominated to succeed
themselves. John NJ. Thurston was unani-
mously nominated for senator by the re-
publican legislative caucus of Nebraska;
this is equivalent to an election. Mr.. Levi
+. Morton took the oath of office as gov
erDOr of New York. In New York city Col.
Strong was sworn in as mayor. Frederick
T. Greenhalge was inaugurate governor of
Massachusetts for the second time. Charles
A. Busiel was iraugurated governor of New
Hampshire. Henry B. CleayeS was inauSur-
ated governor of Maine at Augusta. Gov.
Holcomb of Nebraska was inauguIated. j..
c. Manning, populist leader of Alabama,
has called conference at New Orleans,
January 1S, to organize a Southern Ballot
Rights League to agitate the question of
fair elections in the south. The loss to
Florida fruit and vegetable growers by the
recent cold snap is estimated at S3.0000OO.
One cOmpensating fact is the extinction of
several orange tree pests. The county cleo
tions in Georgia showed heavy democratic
gains in all counties. The President and
Mrs. Cleveland gave their first state dinner.
Senator Hill was amcng the guests. The
Delavan House at Albany. n. Y, burned
Many of the employees are missing and are
believed to be in the ruins.
Evening star., 1895-01-05
Vice Presidential Refectio,

A Vice Presidential Reflection.
"Have they buried the hatchet? Have
Cleveland and Hill
Their warfare agreed to relax?
I SHALL when such generous sentiments
thfill,
Be tempted to bury the ax!'
Evening star., 1895-01-05
The Peoples
n0mey Savers.
Oppemheim1er's,
5H4 9th St. NV.

STATE OUR PRICES FOR MONDAY ONLY
dc. BOYS Knee Pants. Reduced from J0c-
4a.c. yard Apron and Dress Ginghams. Worth 1oc.
Sc. yard for the choice of all 12lzc- Dress Cling
hams.
16c. for Double-wiitIl Caslmeres. Worth SOC.
19c. yard Double warp Cloths in shades.
Worth Soc.
29c Childs Silk Cap. Worth soc.
Sc. Children's Canton Flannel Drawers. Worth
25c.
Sc. pair Children's Fast Black Hose Worth 15c.
15c Children's Worsted Coats. Worth soc.
IOc yard Harcloth, used by the leading dress
makers "a.
31sc. yard Dressmakers Cambria. Sold usually Sc.
$50 sets Triple plated Teaspoons, I5c set. Worth
zoe.
This is the greatest bargain offered
1000 Choice Corsets at 39c. Some among them
worth $3.50. 80
235 Ready made Sheets 7aN90, best shcetins, only
44c.
LOCO Ladies' HaDdkerchiefs. choice at Sc.
ONEHOUR SALE, FROM $40 TO $50 AN
29c. for regular 75c. Wrappers. None sold to
dealers children.
Evening star., 1895-01-05
10TH, 11TH AND F SITS. NV.

The very best value sold in Down Com
forts. Size 6x6 feet. and guaranteed odorless and
not to shed down. Covered with fine satine, in
new designs and colorngs.
Evening star., 1895-01-05

At SH.45 Each:
Two hundred 3-pound Feather Pillows good
quality mixed duck and live goose feathers.
Whitaker ticking.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-10-30
AL. G. FIELDS MINsTRELs,

Stage mechacism has advanced
more rapidly in the past several
years than it did in the 80 years
previous, The scenery and stage
effects Of any pretentious produc-
tion form a large part of the ex-
pense Of organizing a company All
the larger combinations carry from
one to two cars of special scenery,
Minstrel shows have been the eX-
ception to this rule, as with the ex'
ception Of the hangings aud draper
cries Of the first part, they have
carried but little special scenery
AL G. Field has concluded that it is
about time for the minstrels shows
to get in line with the better stage
representations Of the day He
will therefore carry special scenery
aud stage effects, mounting each OF
the acts on the programme with
appropriate scenery and effects
The FIRST part, entitled "fbe Court
of Momus, the burlesque base ball
match, drill and clog the operetta
entitled "The History OF the Wa
ternelon," and the closing bur-
lesque, utopia" will have sepa-
rate sets Of scenery, Calcium and
line effects will be laylshIy used
The performance will be or The
spectacular kind, with specialties
interspersd in the big acts Among
tae speciality stars who will appear
are Bogert and o'3nen, musical
mechanics; Patterson Brosp the
talented gymnastsj VIM Rove, Pc
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-10-30
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort md Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The ihony, who 1.-Two bet.
tor than others and onjOy lIfo more, with
less expenditure, by moro promptly
adapting tho word'l beet products to
Che needs Of physical being, will attest
Che value 10 health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in tho
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
ItB oxoolloncc is duo TO It's presenting
In the form most acceptable and ploas'
ant 10 The taste, tho refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
atiye; cnoctu0ly cleansing the oystorn,
dispolllng colds, headaches and ievcrs
and permanently curing constipation.
IL has given satisfaction 70 millions and
mot with the approval Of the medical
profession, because II acts on the Kid
noys, Liver and Bowels without weak
oning them and u Is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs Ia for sale by AL drug
gists Ia 80 cent bottles, but u 10 man
uracturod by tho California Fig Syrup
%. only, whose name Is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute II offered.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-10-30

Fine cigars and tobacco, at lowest
prices at Willis n Buel's, No l2O
West Broad street,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-10-30
WINTER & 5EH0TT.
We Lead. Let Those Who May, Or Can Follow
EXTRAORDINARY SERIESof GREAT BARGAINS
Throughout Our Entire Store, Beginning Monday
Morning, Oct 18th, for the Whole Week
SOME OF THE SPECIAL TEMPTATIONS THIS WEEK.
SEE II THEY WILL NOT BECKON YOU INTO OUR STORE

and 5000. This sale is well worth the
attention Of every woman In Texarkana.
You viii be surprised TO see so much style
and duality for 80 little money,
1874 double Cotton Blanket Soc
1914 double Wool Finished Blankets Sl,00,
Sl.20 and $500
ia double all wool Bonkets S415, extra
Comforts ranging in price, i5c, 75c, Sl0O
and up,
7jC.
10 doz Ladies skirts at 3Oc as long as
they last
800 yds solid color Satoons, at re worth
zoe.
] ease Dross Gingham, De. Worth lots
moro money
200 yds Turkey Red Table Linen atl2%c,
100 pair Portlers at Sl,65, worth double
the money,
/ case Remnant Canton Flannel at Be,
Red and White lCl0nnols l2%c, l5c, 2Oc mp,
/ case Ticking DC,
Special Prices in Domestic Calico, Cotton
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-10-30

Checks No trash to be offered.
I case Bleached Domestic at 4c
just recelved-a large shipmento Of Foster
Paul G Co. Kid Gloves IN Foster Street
Gloves, Williams and Fowler, to be out
on sale Monday at special prices. Com
petion is the life Of trade.
Ladies' Heavy Ribbed Winter Vests, i5c,
20c 25c 35c, SOC, up to the finest Lambs
wool These prices are only good for
one week.
Ladies' Fast Black Hose, l0c, l5c, 25c and
35c These goods are reduced rs per
cent for one week.
In HandRorchicfs Corsets, Ribbons, But
tons, our stock IL complete. Be sure to
see our Immense stock before you pur-
chase.
I case Ladies' Corsets % and 35c.
In Boys Clothing, we are now showing
all the latest styles In Woollens, for
boys wear 1t will pay you to price.
Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods.
Unparalleled Bargains to be offered du-
ring the week.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-10-30

case double width Shifting for &c. as long
as II lasts.
case double width Plaids for 6l3c, Can't
be beaten
35c Figured Black Mohars for l7]Gc. Ask
to see them
Our line OF Dress Goods, Zoe, l2%c l5c, poe
and 25c. These goods can only be APP
precated by pricing them olsewh here.
2 cases all wool SerReS, full line Of colors,
99c, 800 and Sic These goods are worth
40 per cent more money
We show the finest line Of French Novel
ties, rough and smootho effects, Plaids,
in an extensive variety Of coorIngs and
WeaYeS
Jackets and Capes which are really mar
wells Of beauty and style and at lower
prices than are asked elsewhere.
Capes in black tan, navy aud brown,
ranging IN price, Slj0. $500, $3.50 #OO,
$500 up to 5000,
Plush CapoS, $305 $500 $3.50, $3.50 up TO
$3.50,
Ladies' Fine Tailor Made Jackets $3.50
special. Also $3.50, $1,000 $3.50, $l5O)
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-10-30
STREET NUMBERING

Now that the census is being tax
en- it will become absolutely neces-
sary to name the streets in Wards
5 and 6 and the new territory added
to Ward 2. The streets running
cross from castillo west should be
known by numbers, as they would
be more convenient to find by
strangers and even people living in
the city. Say, for instance, you
should direct a gentleman or lady
to go to the corner of Maple and
Moores streets, aud that you would
even put that parsonage on Maple
street, it would require a constant
watching to tell when that street
was reached. If the streets were
numbered, however, and you should
say, live on the corner cf Maple
and Bird, or 4th, or even 10th, the
stranger would find Maple street
and 90 directly to the place, for he
could count the cross streets and
know how many he had to cross.
We hope our aldermen on both sides
Of the line will look into this matter
and follow our suggestions, as
many large cities even after nam
ing their cross streets had to
change them to numbers and what
applies to the large will to the
small. "a stitch IN time saves
nine, and a painters brush can as
easily trace "4th Street ona board
as it can "Moores Street
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-10-30

LOUIS EIEILBRON,
Money Lender and JsweIer,
Loans Money on all Collaterals;
Business Strictly Confidential.
Buys Old Gold and Diamonds.
Bargains in Unredeemed Watches, Dia-
monds and all kinds of Jewery.
GUT RATE RAILROAD TICKET BROKER.