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The American guide., 1896-10-17
Cause OF Hard TIme..

Replying TO the argument that we have
had hard times uitder the gold standard,
the archbishop sats II Is true, but 1t is
a great fallacy TO attribute our hard times
to the gold STANDARD. Hard times have
come through thd severe and reslstless
working OF oconoutc laws, which 80 their
way In spite OF le3al enactments and par
linmcnts or congresses. Our hard times
have come from he general competition
with the countries bf the whole globe. into
which we are forcdi by choapncrs and IA
ollity Of firansportation-from overproduc-
lion In past years from extravaganco dur
ing good times, and from our own social
and political agitations. one OF the chief
causes OF hard times to-day Is the agitation
for a radical change In the currency OF the
country,
The American guide., 1896-10-17
THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA.
State Assessments.

The following shows the assessed
valuation Of PROPERTY in Louisiana for
the yeas 1895 and 1876, as compiled in
the state auditors office:
The American guide., 1896-10-17
Declares for Mckinley.

In the present Instance he seeks no ex.
cuso OF this kind He speaks entirely as
the citizen. without warrant from ms ec-
cleslastical position. He respects those
who differ with him, and mpeaches neither
their good faith nor their honor. He Is
dealing not with men, hut with prineiglVs
md movements He stands by the plat
form and candidates OF the republican
convention. and opposes the platform ana
candidates OF the democratic convention
at Chicago. lie declares that, the Gays
Of the civil war excepted, at no timo has
so great a peril threatened the country as
that involved IN the present political CAM
paign
The American guide., 1896-10-17
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Claims self-Defensc.

Andrew Carson who was shot by
John Tackett near Pine Bluff, died
from the effects Of his injuries at the
county jail.
Carson was q fisherman and lived at
Pine Bluff with his wife and child.
Last year both the latter died and Car
son went to Little Rock, where he met
a woman with whom he lived. He
was arrested and sent to prison,
charged with stealing a fishnet, when
Tacllett appeared upon the scene anc
succeeded Carson in the woman's aitec
tions. They took possession of Car
sons belongings and his boat, and
started down the Arkansas river Car
son, when liberated, followed them,
and overlook them near Pine BLUM,
when all their troubles were apparent
ly settled Tackett left the boat and
went up to lumber camp, and
in company with John Hardin
borrowed shotgun. The tive
men proceeded TO Carson's boat,
and, meeting Carson coming toward
them, Tackett, without warning, fired
two shots at him. Carson rolled down
the bank, apparently dead. when
Tackett showed third shell into the
gun and fired the charge into Carsons
quiveriug body Tackett is in Jail In
Pine Bluff, and claims self-defensc, as
Carson, he alleges, had made threats
against his lite. Tackett implicated
five other parties in the murder.
The American guide., 1896-10-17
Ths N.Ilny..

The X-Rays have located needle in
the hand OF the wife Of DIR. Buckley,
OF this city, which had been there
three years She and her friends were
much gratifcl over the fact A bul'
let has also been located In the wrist
Of gunsmlth at Pine Buf 1t was
plainly pcrccptible under the rays lie
came all the way to Little Rock to
submit to the tost Little Rock Ca
ystte
The American guide., 1896-10-17
Killed While seated at Table.

Mrs. Abraham Lamb, who resided
about five miles from jasper, Newton
county. was assassinsted the other
evening. She aud her husband had
lust finished supper when pistol shot
was heard and Mrs Lamb fell dead.
Some one had crept up to the window
and fired through it, the ball taking
effect just above the right eye
Hosea Miles, son Of Dr. Niles,was ar
rested for the crime, charged with KILL
ing her for the purpose of preventing
her deciding all OF her property to her
son, which she had stated she would do.
The town of Jasper turned out TO as
Justice, every business house closing.
The American guide., 1896-10-17
Did Not Recognize III. Daughter.

Bertha Spencer, the i5-year-old girl
OF South Hot Springs who ran away
from home with three young men Tor
Indian territory, has been seen. Her
father was in Mena at the time she
left her home. lie was notified by
wire OF his daughters disappearance,
and he Immediately went in search OF
her, hiring an officer to accompany him
In his rambling over the western part
OF the state he mot the young men and
his daughter on public highway but
did not recognize her on account OF
her disguise in male attire, Later, be-
ing furnished with an accurate de-
scription Of the young men, he knew
that he had met them, and that his
daughter was a member Of their party
The American guide., 1896-10-17

Asses Sment Assessment
1875. 1896.
The American guide., 1896-10-17

!, i. doubtful i We can truly own
.,vthiug for which We are not grateful
The American guide., 1896-10-17
spirit Of Socialism.

The archbishop says that tho appeals q
the party orators TO tho common people;"
TO the '1abofCr." to the poor and down.
ttodden," and ther denunciation OF ''plu-
tocra,s," corporations" money grab.
hers" ard .hontors' cannot be construed
. .salnat class 70 iH ne 'internationai'r OF
Eur1oo now sreklne foothold In America.
II is .he war OF the proleiarlat against tne
~ In, movement TO beware lest they light
torches which, borne In the hands OF reek-
less men, ma, light up in this country the
lurid fires OF q commune He says there
may be room In some things for peacetul
anellora,ion through wcll-informed pub
lie opinion and orderly legislation, but class
hatred and passion never LED TO ansht pu.
condition OF prosperity to any and all
ella ssea OF the people Is a peaceful common
wealth and assured social order.
The American guide., 1896-10-17
Test Of Popular soverciGnty.

~ NAV. Of course. be mIElaken. Hut I
,,'. co,ne 10 look upon the present agita-
.sr' ,,an as ,hc great test Of universal suffrage
Wv, WA nopular Sovereignty. Can tho people
Snssnd ~ hubble honor and tho Institutions OF
ues. ~, an,,n,ry at the poils, as they have done
ene ne tli t,eli Of battleg Can they be so calm
n sna deliborate in their judgment, SO careful
10 weigh all thinss ~ me seMs g, rssso.
% anu can ~ trusted with the settlement OF
snsy reys 's sooiai and political problem,f That
I'M he oucrtion that 10 before un at the pres
snt moment"
The American guide., 1896-10-17
"Iawle--ness and Anarchy"

The silver question, he says, has Its I'm
portance, but 10 OF minor Importance In
The presence OF other questions brought
into the movement which had Its express
sion In the Chicago convention. and which
now seeks by means OF popular suffrage
to enthrone Itself In the capital OF the
nation, and the logical effect OF which is
revolution, 1t is seccssion-the secession
OF 1861, which was believed to have been
consigned to eternal death at Appomattox.
but which again demands recognition from
tho American people.
The American guide., 1896-10-17
Chnmplnn Rat story.

sJeGcrson rolls Tor 1876 not set tiled
The American guide., 1896-10-17
Business Col.id Not Prosper.

business cannot prosper with currency
rejected at Its fhminai value from the
markets OF the wt Il lu table and fuctu-
ating In real val such as free coinage
would giyeus The TOD ditlon OF the life
of business lr eeri .HI4, to-day In coin-
mercc and In instr1 lfa the time the raw
ma aterial ha, bee turned Into market
able wares tie ch lItuos likely to have
changed In value, 's'uga, In all branches
would become Fpeculation, gamble.
and conservative [apitai would keep out
OF sight No loanf would be made. Capt
tai would remAip n the vaults OF safety
or 10 to other "a - nf the world, where
reward 10 small. certain And. with
out capital. there yin be no enterprises
and no work for peopl.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The Supreme Court of Missouri,
sentenced ]. W. Van Wyck, of st.
Joseph, to serve a two years SEN
tence in the penitentiary for selling
the Kansas City Sunday Sun. This
paper had a big run in Texarkana
at one time, and some of our Citl-
zens fell under its Scandalous eye,
and were given what is termed by
the vulgar, a roasting" The court
in its opinion said: "The constitu-
tional liberty of speech and of the
press, as we understand it, simply
guarantees the right to freely ut
ter and publish whatever the citi-
zen may desire and to be protected
in so doing, provided, always, that
such publications are not blasphe-
nous, obscene and scandalous in
their character, so they become an
offense against the public and by
their malice and falsehood affect
the character, reputation, and Pc
cuniary interest of individuals. The
laws Furnishing criminal libel have
never been deemed an Infringement
of the bill or rights"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

No. 2. mile, First prize, One
Umbrella, Star Clothing House,
Second prize, One-year Subscrip-
tion, Daily Call,
Third prize, One Blacking Set.
Brengle Drug Store.
No, 3, mile open, First prize,
Fine Rocking Chair, Hardin Bros.
Second prize, Collar and Cuff Box
Willis & Buel.
Third prize, Gents Hair Brush,
Palace Drug Store.
No, A. 3 mile open, First prize
One Box County Parson Cigars, S.
Ragland
Second prize, One Bicycle Bell,
Chatfeld & Buhrman.
No, 5, ! mile (boys under 16)
First prize, BY O'Dwyer q Ahern,
fine suit Of clothes.
Second prize, One Pair Bicycle
Leggings, Jno Stanfeld.
Third prize, One Pair Neckties,
L. Kingsbury,
No, 6, 2 mile lap race open, First
prize, One Pair Cold Cuff Buttons,
f. L, Schuster,
Second price, by Fred OGenhauser,
Third prize, One Bride, by J.
Edwards.
Mo, T. mile, championship of
TeXarkana, Gold Medal, Mercury
Wheel Club.
Second prize, Gold Safety Bicycle
Chain, Louis Hebron,
No, 8, Consolation slow race
open to defeated competitors in
other races, First prize, One Bottle
Wine, W, r. Mayer
Second prize, Dime and Pin, L,
Heilbron.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The Mariposa Minstrels have out
a creditable programme for this
evenings entertainment, and from
the Introductory through to the
Olio, we can see nothing but fun
bubbling and sparkling through
every act, song and dance. Mrs.
Polhamius is the Interlocutor, with
those sprightly young ladies, the
Misses Gertie Marx, Maud Sewer,
Annie Turner, lido Chic, Kathline
Taylor and Nettie Smith on the
ends as fun makers, Ifyou miss
this entertainment you will miss a
life of fun. Procure seats now be-
fore it is too late,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04
CLEAN CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE.

Customers do not get the small
est portion of their peck of dirt in
our Christmas Cake. 1t is as clean
as it is possible to make it, and it is
Just as good as it is clean, only the
very best material being used in its
manufacture. All fruit is washed
by our own process. Particular
care is given to the baking. The
choicest butter is used in making
Christmas Cake, just as it is in our
pastry. Orders have already been
received from many of the best
families in TeXarkaua. Many of
them have made their own Christ
mas Cake heretofore, but a sample
has convinced them that baking, as
we do, hundreds Of pounds we can
bake better cake than they can,
and sell it to them for less money
than they can possibly make it for
1t sells at 20 cents per pound and is
iced with almond icing,
I1.30. John p. KLINE.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Mr.. E. p. Marks of New Edin-
burgh, Ark, a most genial gentle
man, an ex.Confederate soldier and
true blue Democrat, is a visitor in
the city today. We were pleased to
meet him and shake his hand.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Ex Mayor Edwards and Ex Con-
stable Joe Vinson will ride a wheel
race tomorrow for an tx, ' special
premium offered by their friends.
This race alone will be worth the
price OF admission to grounds.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Don't let it escape you that the
bicycle races will take place at the
Park tomorrow afternoon. We are
betting on Ceilings Gains for a hot
first and Harry Hunter second, in
the one mile club race.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04
I. 0. 0. F.

Nomination and election of Off
GERS of Gate City Lodge tonight.
Initiatory degree will be conferred
tomorrow night, by the degree
staff. All members of the order in
vited.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The reporter was out at the bicy-
Gle track at noon today and found
several gentlemen "scorching'
around the track for dear life,
They are working hard to win
prizes at to-morrow's races.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

make the required quantity of ice.
A brick addition to buildings will al
so 60 up. No change was made in
of1icers-Mr. ]. w. Harriss remains
its secretary and treasurer, and
F. M.'Polhamius as Manager, both
good officials.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04
GladneSS Comes

lATith better understanding OF the
Wv transient nature OF the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort IN
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply to a constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and IS
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that ii is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
eli important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine artl-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
If in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, laXatlVes or
other remedies are then not needed. II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but If in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest nd is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

We are pleased to learn that the
ice company has concluded to put
in considerable improvements, so as
to double It's capacity from 25 to 80
tons per day President G, w.
Dawley of Dallas, Vice President
A, Neeo Of st, Louis, and other
Stockholders met In annual meet
Ing yesterday and after winding
up business for the past season,
decided upon this move, A bran
new machine will be added, and this
with the fine one now In use will
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

We saw a man on our streets
this morning, retailing meats by
the pound, who has no market Ii
cense nor a citizen of the state, 1t
is dead wrong" for our city fathers
to allow such a thing-it is not fair
orright, to those who have secured
license to retail meats Let a stop
be put to it,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Mr., Will Mayher was employed to
90 to Nashville, Arkansas, yester-
day, by Mr., A. b. Williams, and
take down testimony in short hand,
in an important case pending there,
Mr., Mayher has made a man of
himself here as a short hand stem
ographer, and his services are al
ways in demand.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

We saw one of our young hard
ware merchants trying on his first
pair of specs this morning,
He looked sheepish as he told us
the glasses were to be used only
temporarily as the wind hurt his
eyes, We remembered then, that
we told the same fairy tale
when we found our eyes would not
see as well as they did In our young
er days, We won't give you away
Cornelius,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The Female Minstrel parade to-
day, at high noon, attracted more
than a passing notice, from the
fact that more loveliness, iutelli-
gence and congeniality abided with
those forming the procession than
any parade that has ever yet pass
ed through our streets, The ladies
we're dressed lovely, the band play
ing lively airs, and everything look
ed inspiring, 1t was a drawing card
to have the parade, and Manager
Solinsky has added another hand
full of peacock feathers to his man.
agerial sky-pieCe.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The editor of this paper has mis-
placed his umbrella-left in some
house we think. Who will
return it, and receive our thanks?
1t has a crooked handle, and our
name painted on inside. ll-2S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Don't let It escape your memory
that the Mercury Wheel Club will
perform on Saturday their track at
Spring Lake Park There wll be
some nice racing there,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

We noticed a half dozen of our
married lady friends out this morn
ing on wheels takinga constitution
aI Their costumes were quite be-
coming to crosses" on their CHEEKS
brought there by the out door ex-
ercise and pure brdcing air. We
think the bicycle a great machine
for ladies', and would like to see
many more adapt them as a means
of locomoton, than have,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Our jovial friend, Dick Towery,
came in yesterday from far away
Texas (pan handle) and give us that
old time squeeze of the hand, that
none but him know how to do.
Dick, we are always glad to see
you, but would rather you would
shake some other fellows hand the
next time you leave home and come
back. Our fingers ache now from
the pressure you gave them. Let
up next time and don't be so eter-
nally glad you met us,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The diagram at the box office for
the Female Minstrel entertainment,
looks now as if standing room would
be at a premium. We heard gen
tlemau say that Manager Harry
Ehrlch offered the ladies 5000 for
their door receipts this morning,
but was refused. We think from
the looks of the diagram that every
seat will be occupied,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Our farmer friend, j, w. Sewell,
has our thanks for kindly remem-
berance, He is a good citizen and
good farmer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The city editor has been invited
to accompany party of ladies and
gentlemen to Sulphur Station on
Monday, in a bicycle ride. We had
to decline the pleasure on account
OF our antagonism to hard work.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

appointed If the numbers and
"iokes" fall short of our expecta-
tion, but why look for a failure, our
girls never do anything by halves.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Friday evening will soon arrive,
All Texarkana will be seated at the
opera house to see the Merry Mari
posa Minstrels,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

We can hardly abide the time for
the curtain to 20 up on our Female
MnstreIs tonight We are expect
ing grand treat and shall be dis
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Place your property in the hands
of j, L. Whatley, the real estate
man-quick returns will be made,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Prize fighting was not entirely
banished from Arkansas by
the heroism of our officials, for they
have them frequently at Pine Bluff,
and a scheme is now brewing to OPP
en- 6stic arena at Hot Springs, If
it was unlawful for Corbett and
Fit2simmons to fight in Arkansas,
it seems strange that their weak
imitators are not suppressed The
legislature should take this matter
up and make such laws rs will put
a stop to it, We can get along in
this country very well without prize
fighters, and we say let us have a
law with a penalty attached to
make It a prison otIense,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

I have 81, $50 in city scrip East
Side) for sale. Apply to
12-1 st j. G.. Buckley,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Mrs. William Pettigrew has re-
turned from a visit to Rocky Com
fort.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Reader, notice The pretty new
"ad' of Messrs, Williams & Williams
in another column They have a
choice supply Of Xmas goods, and
can suit all,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Mr. L. X. Persons, a young pros
porous Red river planter is here to-
day from Garland City,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Blind Boone, the superior OF
Blind Tom, will be here on the 18th
and fill a date at the Opera House
under the auspices of the W.C.T.U,
The Press notices tell us he is a fine
pianist and interest his audiences
well. You should spend an hour or
two at the concert.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Gate City Lode, No, 25I. O. O. f.
will hold meeting and elect Off
GERS tonight.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Congressman Thos, c. McRae left
his Prescott home yesterday for
Washington, D, c.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Circuit court is engaged in trial
of unimportant criminal cases to-
day-no verdicts up to noon,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Mr., Paulhamius tells us he is
meeting with much encouragement
for the establishment OF an electric
light plant here.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Red river has taken a rise and
steam boats are reported at Shreve-
port.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

John Edwards has few more
wheels to offer free, If you want
one now is your time,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The best of everything the mark
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros,
meat market.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Mrs, Henry Moore and daughter
Miss Mildred have returned from
their visit to the East.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The accomplished Miss Cora
Huckins has returned from st,
Louis.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Mr., Tom Higgs, Of New Lewis
vile Arkansas, is in our city today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Mr.. G. E. Shankle of Prescott, is
down on business today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Atlanta Georgia has been treated
to a four inch snow storm and the
street car traffic is reported as
abandoned for the time.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Use Browns Iron Tonic and gain
flesh. Smith Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Watch for Blind Boone. He is
the leading pianist of the day,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

F. NJ, Blair of Tyler, is a guest
at the Benefited today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Messrs, Sam Ragland and Prof
Hays went cunning this afternoon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04
PRIZES,
Mercury Wheel Club Races Saturday
December 8,

No. l. mile novice, First prize,
Handsome Pearl Stud, Chas Erber.
Secondpri2 Dunlap Hat, TeXdrk-
ana Clothing Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The members of Rose Hin Gene.
terry Association are called to meet
at the West side city haDl, next
Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'clock,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The hogs are still allowed to
prowl and root around on our
streets, Can't the city council
meet and appoint pound master,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Get your wheel CREASED for to-
morrow.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Superintendent Edison of the
Cotton Belt, was here last night.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Mayher's Palace Bar keeps moth
ing but the finest liquors and cigars,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure Indigestion,
headache. !
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Dr. Virgins, of Bonhdm, Texas
who Is well known here having been
in charge Of the Maple street church
at that place for a number of years
dedicated the New Presbyterian
church at New Boston last Sunday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

You can be well when your blood
is rich, pure and nourishing, Hoods
Sarsaparilla makes the blood rich
and pure and cures all blood dis
eases, restoring health and yigor,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

We had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.. Jay Faust yesterday. Jay has
come back to his stock ranch, two
miles from the city, and will raise
chickens, hogs and potatoes for the
market. We certainly wish our
friend the best of success.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Fresh oysters at Joe McShanes
today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04
THE TEXARKANIAN
F. G. WO0TTEN, City Editor.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Blind Boone is coming.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Texarkana Ice Co., for COAL.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

Little Mildred Gardner, the ed
itor's tour year old daughter is
quite sick today; also her little
neighbor and chum Lizzie Weber,
is on the sick list. We hope both
will soon be able to resume their
daily "plays' together.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-04

The service of our street cars has
been resumed on Broad street from
State Line avenue to Fifth. You
can now make your visit on Walnut
street by street car. We are glad to
once more hear the bells jingle by
our Office.