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The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
THE ASSASSIN'S BULLET.
c. G. ROSS is INVITED BY A
STRANGER TO TAKE STROLL
AND is KILLED.
He Was Himself Charged With As
sassinating Bob Pitts, and was
out on $4,000 Bond to An
swer the Charge.

On Friday afternoon, the hour
being 4 p. m. and the locality that
of the G. G. Ross home, near Man
deville, a few miles from this city,
there was a murder committed of a
heineous nature, that of laying in
wait, taking the victim by surprise,
tor which the law regards as the
most heineous offense Except rape)
in the annals of all crime. The
victim was G. G. Ross, who a few
moments before his soul was usher
ed into eternity, was seated in his
yard conversing with his two sisters
who are his house keepers. There
appeared at the gate stranger, a
white man, who asked if Ross lived
there" and being informed that he
did, asked if he could see him. Ross
went to the gate and after a few
minutes talk the two walked down
the road toward Vaudeville, and
when three hundred yards distant
from the house, a pistol was fired
five times in rapid succession, after
which the sisters heard the voice of
the brother calling for help. They
ran to his assistance and found him
mortally wounded and paralyzed be-
yond the power of speech. They
soon summoned the few neighbors
that lived in the vicinity, and the
wounded man was carried to his
home. DR.. S. A. Simmons of this
city was summoned to go out, and
when he arrived Ross was dead hav-
ing died unable to speak word or
give any indication by sign as to
who the stranger was that shot
him.
Five bullets took effect, one in the
arm; two in the side; one near the
arm and one in tie back of the
head. The sisters seem to think
that their brother knew the man
from the way they spoke together
at the gate,
Ross Is the man who was arrested
and supposed to be the man who
assassinated Bob Pitts last April
and was remanded to jail by justice
Smither, but subsequently gave
bail in the sum of $4,000 for his APP
pearance at the coming session of
the circuit court.
The coroner was sent for and his
investigation may throw some light
on the affair
If any additional particulars can
be learned we will give them. We
get the above facts from doctor
Simmons, who was on the ground
soon after the shooting,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
Vacation Time

Is at hand and Is gladly welcomed
by all, especially those whose duties
In life have caused them to greatly
run down their system to meet the
requirements, physical and mental,
forced upon them, With these and
Others It Is important, whether at
home, at the sea shore or in the
country, that some thought be CIV
en- to diet, and'as further assistance
to Nature, good building up med
icine like Hoods Sarsaparilla had
best be resorted TO- II the diges-
tlon 10 poor, liver deranged and fre'
quent headaches seem TO be the
rule, Hoods will change all this and
enable every one to return to their
home and business in a refreshed
state Of mind and bodily health.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
THE DODDRIDGE BARB zCUE.

The editor was absent all day
yesterday, in attendance on the
Doddridge barbecue 1t was a
neighborhood affair, and a credit to
the people Of that portion of Sui
phur township, as it was quite a
success Dancing among the young
folks and social converse among the
older, were the diversions of the
day.
The meats were nicely barbecued
under the direction Of II, II. Poole
About 1000 people were present,
and we heard some say the meat
gave out, and few did not get
much. We ate sulliciency and
enjoyed it.
Doddrdgc is well located on a
high level plateau; it has hotel, a
good railroad depot, and one store
house nearly completed.
Crops appear to be good, and
many Of our farmer friends told
us prospects are bright
We return special thanks to our
kind friends, Frank Bennett, r. II.
Poole and others, who extended us
courtesies,
Finding our space Is very limited
we cannot write more.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

while back when he was arrested,
charged with an attempted rape on
a seven year old daughter of Mrs.
Antonio Estrada, Of Fort Worth,
and was admitted to bail The St.
LOUIS Republics correspondent tele-
that paper the news, and
now comes Martin Irons suing the
for the publications in
the sum of $40, 900. He sets up that
the publication has injured him un-
til he cannot pet work.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Elite Confectionery and Ice Cream
Parlor. The Metropolitan Ice
cream, chocolate, peach, vanilla or
any desired flavor furnished at
wholesale or short notice at two
dollars a gallon, The sherbets at
same price, Delivered free in quan.
titles of half gallon or more.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
Mrs. P. 4. Barnum Married.

Mrs. 2. 7. Barnum, widow of the
great Snowman, has landed for a
husband a real Bey of the Grecian
type. She will sail with him for
Greece, where the Bey, who by
name Is known as Demetrius Kalois
and live on the extensive olive farm
belonging to the husband, The
match is said to be a good one for
Mrs. Barnum.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
Afflicted for Years.

Mr. r. B. Goodman, Marietta,
Ga, says; 81 was troubled with
rheumatism, which the doctors
called sciatica, for a number of
years, doctoring with everything |
could hear Of, without benefit,
until ! commenced with Dr., Kings
Royal Germateur which cured me
sound and well, was at times, for
several months, 50 ! could not walk
at all, have now been thoroughly
well OF 1t for four years, and think
there is no medicine that can equal
Germateur" Write to the Atlanta
Chemical Co., Atlanta, Ga, for 48
page book free. New package,
large bottles, 1903 does, VI, For
sale by Smith Drug Go.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Bromo setter, ware Of Coco and
vichy at Elite Confectionery and
Ice Cream Pdrlor DC. coolest place
in the city Seats near the fans
so that you can be seated and en-
JOY the breeze while you refresh the
inner man.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

They say that over in Texarkana
there lives fond parent who is
such fanatic on the prohibition
question that he turned his daugh-
ter out of doors because she wore
her hair in corkscrew curls, - Hele-
nd World.
Here are two opposite opinions of
our city, since local option went
into effect. The first correctly
states the real facts while the
latter is a slander in the shape Of a
poor autempt at sarcasm. Doubt
less the editor of the Courier Is for
temperance and decency, while the
editor of the World is evidently for
whisky, debauchery and revenue"
The anti.temperance man generally
decries prohibition, and does all he
can to make il a failure.
1t Is a fact that 80 far local option
has not hurt Texarkana at all.
Trade Is as good as usual
for the summer months. We now
see every carpenter kept busy
8l06, 900 in improvements on real
estate since Jan, LIST last--the city
is more rapidly advancing than at
any time in her past history. But
little whisky is drank here now,
compared to the time while the
open saloon was in existence
Drunkenness Is almost unknown, and
our mayors courts report scarcely
any infractions Of the law Form
erly dozens of drunk and disorder.
ly," cases came up every week,
while our mayors report not over
half dozen, In ~ many months,
since prohibition took effect Thou
sands of dollars now 40 to home
comfort, that formerly went for
whiskey.
Local option is certainly a success
here. That there has been some
intoxicants sold here, nobody will
deny, but the prohibition law Is vio-
lated no more than the law against
theft, and other laws
Burrah for local option, decency,
law and order, truth and soberness,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

The Elite Confectionery and Ice
Cream Parlor Is receiving the pa
tronage Of the best people Of Tex
arkana, why2 because only the best
cream, fruit juices and crushed
fruits are used and sold at popular
prices. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
Learn to Write.

Young men can receive fifteen
lessons in penmanship II they will
join the Marrs writing class Monday
night in the public school house ON
Arkansas side. Tuition $l0O,
Students may also join the day
class Monday, at same place Tui.
tion $500.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
Martin Irons,

Martin Irons, who led the great
M. 0. p. strike several years past
has fell out of notice until a short
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
seel seel

Brand new solid gold watches at
Q. A. Tallafarro ~ Bro, from sl5
up. SO lw
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Garrett handles white Goose
brand Of -four. Its superb; try 1t
you'll like II. 88
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

9. D. Garret carries everything
good TO eat In warm weather,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
sportsmen.

Sporting goods, guns, pistols and
playing cards at Sig. Hecbt's the
reliable jeweler. 618 Il
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

9, D. Garrett, the grocery man,
handles "f'ree Silver" brand OF
-four buy some today. 80
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Loose Bros, fine chocolate candies
can be had at S. M. Raglands for
70 cents pound 4-27-tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
PROHIBITION N--TW0 OPINIONS.

The editor made visit to the
thriving town of Texarkana last
Saturday and found everything
quiet on account of the absence of
saloons and gambling hells. Some
years ago we worked in this place
when the saloons and gambling helIs
had full sway and it was no uncom-
mon sight to see someone killed and
all on account OF whiskeyD But at
the present time there Is vast
Improvement in the morals of the
town, $50 Benton Courier.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

G. A. Taliaferro & Bro, are
scientific watch makers and en-
gravers. 1t will pay you to give
them your work. 1w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

For choice staple and fancy gro
ceries 90 to Moore g. Wells, 200 e.
Broad Street. Prices to suit the
times. Ill
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
1921

Brengle ~ Buel's new Mexican
onyx fountain dIspenses the finest
of corbonated drinks.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Our goods are the best, and prices
the lowest. Give us a trial now.
MOORE e. WELLS.
Ill Wholesale and retail Grocers
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Cherry phosphate, lemon phos-
phate, orange phosphate, guarana
phosphate and all the latest drinks
at The Elite Confectionery and
Ice Cream parlor, only cents Il
drink. 80
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Why go to Waukesha Springs
when you can have the springs
come to youY See Sam Ragland.
AZ
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

You can get "Pure Gold" -four at
). d. Garrett's for free silver"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Sherbets ana ice cream soda 10
cents 4 glass,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Marshmallows, Finest Chocolates
aud Bon-bons at the Elite Confec-
tlonery and Ice Cream Parlor.
Blanke G. Bros. celebrated make of
confectionery on hand, a full va
riety at 40 cents a pound.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

SMITH DRUG Co.,
BEN0EL 4 BUEL,
s. NJ. RAdLAND,
=. LgMLY.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11

Everything IN the latest and
prettiest styles, in jewellery and sill
verware, at + L Schuster 1926
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-08-11
PRICES % AND 30 CENTS.

Seats now on sale at Louis He'll
brons Jcwelry Store,
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TROY'S TEA TABLE TALKS.
The Oldest Man is Dead Again-Preachers
and Pastors Pretty Women.

Troy, > g., April lSt, 1879.
Mr.. Robert Hunter, of Hunters, >. G., was
in town last Friday.
Miss Kate Hunter Is visiting her sister,
Miss Rebecca, in Atlanta.
Mr.. j. s. Jay is spending several days in
town with his daughter Mrs. o. G. Prentiss.
Little Ethel came with him, TO the delight OF
her many little friends.
Mrs. Jim Robinson Is visiting her fathers
family at Liberty Hill.
Miss Dunbar and Miss Cannon, two accom-
piiShed young ladies, of Ellenton. ). c., are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. .. & Prentiss.
Mis-. DR.. Milwee, of Greenwood, is ut Mr..
A. 4. kennedy's with her brother Mr.. q. b.
MrCaSIan who is dangerously I'LL.
Rev. 7. w. Sloan will preach his last SER
mon here as pastor of the y. Il. p. church
next Sabbath. We would like to make a cor
rection in the letter from here last week. He
has been here six years instead Of four, and
we said innImerable, and not almost numer-
Gus friends were reluctantly giving him up.
There will he a congregational meeting he re
Saturday at $40 O'Clock Tor the purpose oil
electing another pastor. We are requested TO
urge every member te be present.
DIR. q. u. Neel, OF Greenwood, was In town
last week.
There were union services at Hnreb church
yesterday.
Our townsmen have laid aside their ammi
milton and have laid hold Oh their fishing
tackle instead.
John Wright much respected colored man
died near here last Friday. lie was one OF
the Siaunch democrats of 1915, and always
voted the democratic ticket. No doubt he Is
the oldest person IN The state being
the first slave of Mr.. James Wesley Child, de
ceased, OF "Old Cambridge"
Mr.. j. Il. White has moved to the Garter
place five miles below here.
Prof McElroy * barred out from school 10
day and The little folks are their own IN
structurs'' for the day. Some are fishing, &c
Nick.
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Comp.
Is substitute for Calomel-is
a Liver Panacea that does not
nauseate-at Harrison & Game,
Drug Store.

| continue to receive fresh lot of fine
freuc ch candy every two weeks. Call and get
a large or small box. p. B. Speed.
w. Joel Smith & Sons have just received O
choice lot of bran in 100 pound sacks. IL ls
very fine.
We have q few tons of first quality guano
and acid that we will sell extremely low for
cash, or on easy terms on time Call on US 81
once w. Joel Smith Il Sons.
Those wishing bottle OF DR.. Hilton's Lille
for the Liver can always find 1t at Speeds.
All coors of dyes in stock at Speeds, both
hair dye and diamond dyes. T. B. Speed.
1t is spring now and you want to get your
buggy and cart repainted. Call and get the
II you wish the best paragon frame gloria
parasol for 81 60 TO Haddons.
If YOUR complexion is not good 60 to Speeds
and get cake Of his almond soap.
have lust received nice line of fine bath
spopges. All prices. P. b. Speed.
When in need of all classes OF dry goods,
always remember to call on Aug. w. Smith.
Go 10 Rykard's for spectacles.
Now is The time 10 renovate the system.
call and get the medicine from Speed.
Thedford's Black Draught. A liver and kid
ney medicine for horses, cattle, hogs, chick
ems, and all domestic animals, is sold by i.
i. Speed.
our wagon sells kerosene for cash only. H.
w Lawson & Co.
Lawson's wagon delivers oil every day.
Buy from the wagon.
3 ID can tomatoes for lOc at Livingston &
PERKINS,.
WANTED-School and county claims. TAX
en- at lowest discount. School claims pre-.
ferred. G. W. Loma1,
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Abbeville, S. G March oS, 1884,

Abbevlle, S. G March 2S, lS95.
i. +. Speed. Abheville. :. c.:
Dear Sir-i was unable TO discontinue the
use OF tobacco ia any form. being Il constant
bought one box of your Tobacco Stop" and
am now completely cured and have not the
slightest desire for tobacco, and recommend II
trial of the "StOp" TO any one who honestly
wants to discontinue the use Of the weed. II
is not only tobacco cure but consider 1t u
first class tonic. Respectfully,
J.H. Gilkey.
Jet vandyke for dress trimmings or collars
Just received at Haddons.
White cream and black vandyke laces at
Haddons.
For percaIs, seersucks. satteens, cotton
ducks and crepes go to Haddons.
A refreshing place. Beautifully decorated
etc. ETC. Speeds Fountain
All OF the noted chamberlands emedies OH
sale at Speeds
NV line of stationary Ia complete, all grades
Of papers are I'm stock and invite you to ca II
and see my stock before buying. L. B. speed
It is now spring time and every system
needs tonic. SO call at Speeds and get ~ha'
ynu need.
NV fountain is now running in full blast
So come In and get a cool drink. p. Is. Speed
If you did try "cherry bounce last veal
don't tail to call and get drink OF it at once
i. Il. Speed.
Did you know Speeds is headquarters fol
cigars, pipes and tobaccoeS.
Speeds renovater is the thing 10 clean your
clothing with. IL removes the spots at once
Tobacco stop Is a sure cure for the tobacco
habit. For sale by p. B. Speed.
Try peruna for sale by =. p. Speed.
Ny line of perfumery and soaps is com
clete, and we take pleasure in showing these
goods. Call and see them II you do not care
70 buy. p. B. Speed.
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SPYING OUT THE LAND.


Weldon. n. c., April IA party OF New
England mill men left Portsmouth to-day on
the Seaboard Air Line TO visit various mill
points in the South for the purpose of exam
lining into The advantages and disadvantages
OF the North and South respectively for the
manufacture of cotton gNpds, and hy the
courtesy of Mr.. f.. -. John. vice president,
the party left here in special train. which
will stop at points that they may wish 10 see.
The following gentlemen constitute The
marty: Mr.. VIM. &. Lowering president of
the Arkwright Club. Boston; Mr. Henry $.
Howe, practical partner OF L0wrence & Co..
representing Pacific Mills Lawrence Mass. {;
Mr.. Arthur Amorv, Of Jackson and Nashua
Mills. Nashua, y H., also Lancaster Ginghnm
Mills; Mr.. Thomas Motley. of the Chicoper
and Saratoga Mills; Mr.. Edward Alhory,
treasurer OF Amory Mills, Nashua, n. III ::
Mr.. Henry r. Cox, of Cox Brothers. anthra-
clte coal miners. Philadelphia; Mr. r. ii: Ed
mOnds editor Baltimore Manufactures Rec.
ord, Baltimore. Md Mr.. d. y. TompkinS. Of
Charlotte, y. c.; Mr.. H w. B. Glover. gem
eral freight agent SeabOard Air Line. Ports
mouth, Va; Capt + W. Whisnant, superln.
tendent of roadway S-ahoard Air Line. At
Seaboard Air Line, RIieish. y. &.
Mr.. D. 4. TompkinS. of Charlotte, y. G.. Is
travelling with IN" party and has charge o:
the trip. Stops Will be made at Charlotte
Henrietta. Weldon and Raleigh. in North
Carolina. and at Chester, Greenwood. Co!um-
bia, Clifton. PacOlet. Piedmont and PelZor, in
South Carolina. The last tonr points will he
reached by courtesy ot the Southern Railway.
4 few other points may be visited II time will
permit, and Tuesday will be spent in Char
IOtte,
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NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.
A Contributor Makes Some Practical and
Sensible Suggestions.

1t is very gratifying To hear of the success
ful efforts OF almost every town In the Stale
ir establishing manufacturing industries.
will venture tn say that 4 great deal could he
done for AbbevilIe IL the young men ot the
town would form themselves into an indus
trial league. There Is quite II numh"r ol
small industries that might hr con nSlderel
aud buili on the instal,m.nt plan. For in
stance Il first class suokt and hand Ie iuctOry
could be built for 81 800. a broom factory
could be built for half that amount. The
broom corn can be raised successfully In thle
npghbnrhood, the seed viii nay for the Gu Il.
Nation IN IL IL Il most excellent stock Iood
We want To start on n factory that Will not
only he profitable tn IN" investor, but give
employ ment to The greatest nnmhcr. Knit
ting mill will come nearer accomplishing that
end than any other small industry. Que can
he established with the most improved ma
chineyy and on a sound hus mess basis i"r $40.
OO0. Such factory can b" buit by The clerks
of this town by paying 81 per shmre weekly
1T The end OF - weeks The factory can he pu'
in operation and giving emporment To abuul
forty hands--:he most Of which will Ie wa
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WOULD YOU DO IT?
Of Course I Would.

Now inst suppose n first class COM
ALI. or MORE. of your resources, wouldn'i
you kick: We guess you would.
We don't bam" the old line agents. The
law of SelfpreServation Is the first one oi
nature, In mis- ca>c IFS sclf-infcrca.
Anyway. il always goes: hut just read ahou'
the Liody's below. The reduction on the
TRIiST (Sonih Eastern Tariff Associatlon( Is
what hurts: YES, IT DOES. 10 PER
CENT. LESS THAN YOU. AND YOt
CAN'T MEET Is. That's what caused the
pain. See Fred Clay, or any sub-agent for the
i.loyds. Mr.. W. r. Cross. formerly of Cross d
Martin is regularly at Abbeville Court House,
and is Special Agent for the county. He is
always at the Lloyds office, Daly's store, Alb
hevillp. See him or any of the agents. Iou
can't afford delay. Best people in the county
are insured in the LLOIDS.
THE COMPTROLLER'S DECISION.
Upon receipt of this the Comptroller wrote
Manager Mnnteiih us follows:
Executive department.,
Office "t Comptroller General,
Columbia, =. G., March 2S. l~!h.
W. =. Mnn,cilh, Esq, Agent south ana
North American l.loyds. Columbia, :. T..
Dear SIR the enclosed copy OF the opin-
ion of the Attorney General OF this Stale en-
plains itself aud settles the last question IN
the appllraiIon Of the South and Nortn
American Llnyds for the license to do busi-
ness in South Carolina.
All other pnprrS required by law having
heen filed, LICENSE FEE PAID, and FL
NANCIAL CONDITION Of th- association
being good a. shown by thrir statement, H.
cense will bn issued to this association for the
year :}iSi March, lS4 TO 3lsL March, lSh
Respectfully,
JameS Norton.
Comptroller General.
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Prices and Profits.

Evidence accumulates that cheap cotton in
not hurting the southern farmer so much as
slovenly farming and common laZiness.
Since the facts about cotton being raised at
Rock Hill and several other points in South
Carolina close round cents pound cost
price, and in Texas at 3 cents TO 4 cents a
pound. q great many people have come 10
agree with The Tradcsman, that scent cotton
will ruin" only such cotton farmers as do
not farm at all, but plow with q stick and
trust all the work to hired help. The sooner
sensible farmers make up their minds that
the day OF high prices Ia gone and they must
either live or starve on low prices, the sooner
they will begin TO attend-to their business in
business fashion. No more will our farmers
have opportunities for making money easily
and rapidly, except through industry and the
application Of all their intelligence TO their
work.
They are, moreover, in the same boat in
this respect, with the manufacturer, the
miner. the merchant. There are still good
profits for the farIner who farms right; and
none at all for him who does not. The same
Is true OF all lines-for all prices are down,
and down to stay.