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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-07
The Strange History of Porter in Fa-
nous Hotel.

nous Hotel.
Now York, December 5.-Albert r.
Lovejoy, who was for many years head
porter at the Fifth Avenue hotel, COM
mitted suicide during the night at his
room in the Putnam houss, 4th avenue
and goth street, by 'inhailing gas. Dur
ing his time at the Fifth Avenue hotel
he met almost every prominent politician
In the country. He was special friend
of Blaine, Grant and Garfield. The fail.
ure of Blaine to get elected President in
1884 had such a depressing effect on
LoveJoy that be took to drink. He con-
tinued in his Incorporate ways until a
couple Of years ago whsn he was dis
missed from the hotel. Since then he did
nothing in particular. He was native
of New Hampshire.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-07
Evidences that Bad Men Plugged Split
Switch.

Evidences that Bad Men Plugged Split
Switch.
Canton, Pa, December 5.-The south
ern express on the Northern Central rail
road was wrecked near Pembryn station
this morning. The train was composed
of a postal car, two baggage cars, one
express car. two day coaches and two
Pullman coaches. II left the track and
ran about 10 feet before the train could
be stopped. Two postal clerks and the
baggage master were slightly hurt. None
of the passeng gers were injured. An in
vestigation showed that an attempt had
been made to wreck the train as a brake
shoe was found firmly wedged in at the
roint of split switch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-07
The IntercoIlegiate League.

Boston, December Sat a regular
meeting OF the New England Intercol-
lesiate league held at Youns's hotel this
afternoon, sse following officers were
nsesea, HsssidenA OF. Carr. 'os Dart
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-07

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the sub
IN scriber has been duly appointed
Axecutrix of the will of
AMOS GREENLEAF late of Yarmouth,
in the County of Cumberland. deceased
and has taken upon herself that trust I'D
giving bonds as the law directs. All persons
having demands upon the estate of said de-
ceased, are required to exhibit the same; any
all persons indebted to said estate are called
upon to make payment to
MARY d. w. GREEN LEAF, EXecutrix
Yarmouth, Nov. 20, 1896.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-07
Three Persons suffocated.

Boston, December 8. -Sophia Lawrence,
aged O. Sarah Lawrence, aged 40, and a
lodxer named Sawyer, all colored people.
were found dsad In the house So New
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-07
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOUR

PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURS.
MATCaLEss IN EVERY FEATURE.
CAIIEoERN
Three tours to CALIFORNIA and the Pa
CIFIC COAST will leave Boston January 26.
February % and March 26, 1897 Five weeks
in California ON the first tour and, four weeks
ON the second. Passengers on the third tour
may return on regular trains within nine
months. Stops will be made at New Orleans
for Mardi-Gras festivities on the second tour.
Rates. 1915, 1856 and $500. respectively.
EuLoRED a
Jacksonville tours allowing two weeks In
Florida. will leave Boston January 20, Febru-
AIRY and ~ and March 8. 1897. Rate, cover
ing expenses en- route in both directions,
$500 from Boston.
wv "A ETNGToN-
Seven-day tour will leave Boston December
20, 1896, February q March II, April (siX
days. and May II, 1897. Rate. Including all
expenses Ell route, with board at Washington's
best hotels. 1928 from Boston
OLD POINT COMFORT, RICHMOND
and WASHINGTON tsix days., from New
York, December rs, January 2S, February 90.
March 1S, April 10. Rate. covering all ex-
penses &S5.
Detailed itineraries and other information OF
Tourist Agent, 205s Washington ST.: Boston.
dec3 W&S tt
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mouth; secretary, G. W. Merriam. '9s,
Amherst; Treasurer, A. C. Twitchell '9s.
Williams Dartmouth college was
awarded the foot ball championship for
the season of 49, 4g,.s,}s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-07
nor,x1and ~. Lewiston 3.

Rockland, December BIN the polo
game tonight, Rockland easily defeated
Lewiston, 10 to 3.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-07

The readers of our publications are re-
uuested to use Salvation Oil for any and
I'll pains. Il ID alire cure. Is cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-07

Gold filings, s10o and up. Silver
filings, SOC to $1.00. Cement, SOC to 75c.
Painless extracting by Ether, Gas and
Local Anesthetics. Gold Crowns, $500
Grown and Bridge work. Artificial Sets.
$500, $500 and $1,000. Thorough ad,
skilltul treatment of all dental diseases.
Examinations and advice free. Office
hours, a. m to II; p. m. to 5. Ap-
pointments solicited by mail.
oct22eod6m
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Sam Brice, the foreman Of the
extra gang, at Vaudeville, whom
we made mention of yesterday as
shooting the negro John Henry
Floyd, was brought in yesterday
and gave a $500 bond for
his appearance this afternoon,
when he will have a preliminary
trial before Judge Smither, We
learn the negro whom he shot,
came aboard Of his dining car and
made himself at home at the table,
and when he ordered him to leave,
the negro gave him some "chin
music" and he shot him, The ne
gro has been in the penitentiary
before and is a mean scamp, is
what all the officers say Of him.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Now that Manager Whitley has
his street car line so near COM
pleted on Rose Hill, He should ask
those College Hill people to help
him out on a line to their part of
the city. A line to Kirby Beach will
pay the'coming summer, and when
once made a paying line the pa
tronage will continue. We hope
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

A pair of horses hitched to a fish
wagon ran away this morning on
Broad street and made quite cir
cuitous trip, scattering fish as they
went on several streets. We saw a
couple of darkies lay hands on two
fine buffalo that fell from thewagon
and they looked as though they
would have fish for dinner.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The hunting party composed of
General Manager Edison, E. II, r.
Green, Col, Kerens and w, A, Will
liams, returned from Mooringsport
last night, Col, Kerens, with a
party Of st. Louis friends, went to
Galveston today to proloug their
pleasure trip
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Judge G, A. Waddell and party,
capitalists, of st. Louis, we learn
are here with a view of buying the
gas and electric light plant in this
city, and greatly improving the
same, If they do so we hope an
electric street railway tor our city
will come in.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

A young lady explained to a prln-
ter the difference in printing and
publishing, and in conclusion said;
"Now, you may print a kiss on my
cheek, but you must not publish II, -
With that he locked the fair form
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The latest thing in the city are
those excellent hot drinks, at the
Palace Drug Store; go there and
try a cup OF hot soda, chocolate,
coffee or beef tea. 1916.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The parents of small Children,
have begun to tell them that Santa
Clause sled and McKinley's prosper
ity cart had collision recently, and
that old Chris KringIe will not get
here this Christmas in his sled, but
will come with his pack on his back,
and the presents will therefore be
limited to one article to the child.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The reporter took notice of how
the ladies looked and what they
said when passing the Temple of
Fashion today. AS they looked in,
an indescribeable change would
take place in their countenance,
and would say: 'Too bad! too bad!
to see all those pretty hats and
feathers charred so.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The Mariposa Club is figuring on
giving a Christmas and New Years
German during the holidays, The
young people like to dance, beyond
a doubt.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Constable Wilbur Paup, and Dep
uty Bob Carloss, made "A raid on a
colored crap joint night before last
and captured a half dozen bucks, "
The Joint was on Elm street in the
rear of the Mays building, The
"coons' gave bond for their ap.
Dearance.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

]. S. Ragland will take your sub
scriptions for all the leading news
papers and magazines, at the pub
hshers' prices. Those who wish to
renew their subscription please
call. 11-16.2W
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Alexander Salvini the noted ira
gedian, died at Florence Italy, the
18th, from intestinal tuberculosis.
1t will be remembered he played
"The Three Guardsmen" here last
season, to a packed opera house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Don't neglect the little ones this
Christmas, no matter how hard the
times may be. Give the little fel-
lows all the enjoyment possible for
them to have.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The reporter drank coffee" with
his young friend Ben Estes, at the
Palace Drug Store yesterday, and
can recommend the same as equal
to the best French dip.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

We had a small shower this morn
ing just before day light. The
weather turned some colder and
kept the down pour back for time
at least.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

What has gotten the matter with
cupid? No weddings reported for
the coming holidays, Is it possible
that the bandage has dropped from
his eyes and he has been restored
to sight?
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

FOR RENT-Two choice front
rooms up stairs in the Gardner
brick building, 219 East Broad ST.;
suitable TOR offices. Apply to
], w, GARDNER,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Mrs. Earl Godbold and little How
ard left this morning for Tyler,
Texas, where they will remain for
several days, after which they will
90 to Houston and visit Mr.. God
bold's parents.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Collector jim Jones, of Bowie
county, has his tax books open at
the Bowie county building on State
street. He will be here until Sat-
urday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Ben Williams, of Williams & Will
liams, gave us one of the firms cal
endars yesterday, and when we un-
rolled it we found it a steel engrav-
ing of "Dianas Sacred Retreat" :"
Ben, you ought to be ashamed of
yourself. Say, when the laundry
comes in, don't forget the wash
that goes with the picture.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Misses Marie and Utley Weber,
the accomplished daughters of
Judge Webber, of Texarkana, will
visit their friend, Miss Marie Math-
ews, after the holidays Pine Bluff
Press Eagle.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Blood is life, and upon the purity
and vitality of the blood depends
the health of the whole system. Ex-
perience proves Hoods Sarsaparilla
to be the best blood purifier.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17
DISSOLUTION SALE!

ON January 1st E. A. DRYER retires frOmhs
firm Of WOODFIN FURNITUE co. and aSD.
" ciates himself with the TWIN CITY FURVl
TURE AND UNDERTAKING CO..
9 9 w
In order to reduce their immense stock H
Furniture and Carpets they will be SOldat sac
rifiee. The Furniture stock is complete with all
the latest novelties in Couches, Rockers, Desks
and odd pieces for the parlOr.
w W W
We have the largest stock Of Carpets Rugs
Druggets, Curtains in the city. One hndra
rolls Ingram Carpet from 12c up, Brussels Carl
pet from 40e up. We have large line Of MM|
quettes and Royal Wiltons in the latest color
ings, and will offer them all at cost for caShn
til they are sold.
Come early and make your selection betH|
the stock is broken. All goods sold for casha|
easy payments.
1914 West Broad. WOOdfin Furniture g.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Vice-President c. G. Warner and
General Passenger Agent H. c.
Townsend of the l. NJ, and General
Passenger Agent CASTOR Meslier of
the T. & P. Ry., were visitors in the
city this morning.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

House, sign and decorative paint
ing. All class OF work at cores
ponding prices.
1913 +. !. CHURCH, Painter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

someone will interest themselves in
getting this line to College Hill,
We saw four barrels of whiskey
this morning being unloaded with
the Government warehouse stamp
on them dated 1881. This would
indicate that the "stuf" confined
by the iron hoops and slaves would
be very fine to make an egg-nog.
We priced it and when the owner
said, $500 gallon, we staggered
as though he had persuaded us to
drink quart. We may have an
egg-nog at our house, but it won't
be OF that old 1881 stuff, but some
thing new Of recent distlllation.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Hoods Pills act easily and
promptly on the liver and bowels.
Cure sick headache. s
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

We learn the sewerage system
will take in about the same territo-
ry as does the water works, on the
Texas side.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

MISS Grace Chatdeld entertained
her young friends at her home on
Quality Hill, last night, IN a nice
party
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The tax payers have commenced
to pay their city taxes, aud Major
Estes is kept busy taking in the
money.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The Handy Kitchen will sell you
3 lbs, fancy candy for $l,OO during
the holidays. l2-l7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The electric light and gas plants
are being improved and put in first
class shape.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

FOR RENT.-A five room cot
tage, No. $40 Walnut street Ap-
ply to No. 6l2 Walnut street, or
to Smith Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Mr.. Charles Durant of Stamps,
Ark, is is visitor in the city to-
day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Every 50c purchase Of fancy cam
dy and fruits entities you to a tick
ct olthe drawing at the Handy
Kitchen, on Dec, 25 1896. 1917
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The Palace Bar is a quiet resort
for those who wish liquors for medi-
cinal purposes. l2-tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Mesdames j. B. Shuts, A, S, Jett
and Mamie Brooks of Fulton, are
in the city today, shopping,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

We understand an effort is being
made to start up new weekly pa
per in this city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Mrs. Ed Burke will spend a few
days at Fulton the coming week,
visiting her fathers family
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Get your oysters and celery at
the Handy Kitchen, for the holiday
dinners. 1917
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Mrs. ]. M. Benefited will spend
several days with her friend, Miss
Snodgrass, at Leary.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Purchase your fruits and candies
at the Handy Kitchen, and receive
a ticket for the Xmas. drawing. II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The city has many visitors here
today, They came from small towns
around to shop for Christmas,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Try those invigorating hot drinks,
chocolate, coffee or beef tea, at
the Palace Drug Store, 1916
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Messrs. Rich and jeff Patterson
of Bright Star, were in the city this
morning.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Mrs. J Won Schowenbourg leaves
this afternoon for New York, to be
absent several weeks.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Any class of work you may want,
at prices to suit,
1918 FRANK |, CHURCH, Painter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The weather report for this part
OF our State, say' showers today;
fair at night aud colder, and indi-
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

For the holidays-gold mounted
briar aud meerschaum pipes,
S. NJ. RAGLAND,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

DR., S. A. Summons, who occupies
an Office up stairs in the building
adjoining the Temple Of Fashion,
had some of his medicines ruined by
water coming down the hue, He
found his stove full of water this
morning and his floor quite wet.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17
dications for Friday, fair and cold.

Fire works-whistling devils,
bombs, fire crackers, Roman can
dies, cannon crackers, etc.
S. Nj. RAGLAND.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

New subscribers find their way to
our Office every day, and our paper
is sought after by the reading pub
lie, If you want to reach the peo-
pie, and be in touch with them,
take and read the TEXARKANIAN.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Ring up the TeXarkana Ice Co.,
phone No, %, for your coal. 1913.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

For the best brand of cigars, &c
to the Palace Drug Store. 1916.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Fresh oysters and celery received
daily at the Handy Kitchen. 12-l7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

For the holidays-Oakes and Pen
neys candy. S. M, RAGLAND,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Mrs, 7, j, Williams, who has been
visiting Mrs. Carmichael and Miss
Matte Morrow, from Georgia, left
this morning for Redwater to
spend the day with friends there.
She will return to her Georgia
home next Tuesday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

DR.. Burke speaks of rebuilding
his home again on State street,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Look out boys-Capt. Kane has
commenced to take an hours spin
at the Mercury Wheel Club track
each day at noon, and he will yet
come in home first in some of the
coming races If you expect to
ride you must train also,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Ire fire is all the talk of the
town.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Mr.. A. L. Severance of,Hope, was
a visitor in the city yesterday
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Col. ]. NJ. Kelso of Magnolia, Ark.
is a visitor in the city today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Fresh oysters at Joe McShanes
today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Joe McShane is headquarters for
fresh oysters and celery. 1912
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Charles Peterson, of Shreveport,
was here yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Ladies should use Browns Iron
Tonic. Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

in his arms so that it would not pi
and went to press.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

We are proud of our fire boys.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

The fremen did good work last
night.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17

Texarkana Ice Co., for COAL.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-17
THE TEXARKANIAN
F. G. WOOTTEE, City Editor,
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
We are proud of our fire boys.
Texarkana Ice Co., for COAL.
The fremen did good work last
night
Fresh oysters at Joe McShanes
today.
Ire fire is all the talk of the
town.
Charles Peterson, of Shreveport,
was here yesterday.
Ladies should use Browns Iron
Tonic. Smith Drug Co.
Joe McShane is headquarters for
fresh oysters and celery. 1912
Col. j. NJ. Kelso of Magnolia, Ark,
is visitor in the city today.
Mr.. A. L. Severance of,Hope, was
a visitor in the city yesterday,
DR.. Burke speaks of rebuilding
his home again on State street,
For the holidays-Oakes and Pen
neys candy. S. M. RAGLAND.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-11-14
THE PACIFIC CABLE CONFERENCE.
Sessions Resumed Yesterday Mt the
Colonial Office In London.

London, Nov. 9.-Tne Pacific cable con-
ference resumed it's sessions at noon to-
day in the room of the earl of Selborne,
parliamentary undersecretary for the col
onies, at the colonial office. The earl Of
Selborne presided. Heptworth Mercer act
ed as secretary. All the delegates were
NAL chat, during which the routine Of the
subject and order of business We're dis
cussed, it was decided to begin with tech
meal questions. The first regular work
ing session will take place Thursday next.
The earl Of Selborne will entertain the
delegates at dinner. Secretary Mercer
said to the representa- tive of the Associ-
ated Press:
The conference will now get to work
in earnest Two meetings have alre ady
been held-one in June and one in July
last. At the meeting in June it was found
difficult to arrange for immediate subse-
Guent sittings, owing to the Australian
delegates being obliged to go to Buda
Pesth to attend the congress. At the
July session, a change of government
having taken place in Canada, the Cana
dian delegates felt some delicacy about
going ahead until the attitude Of the new
Canadian ministry was ascertained. This
necessitated adjournment until autumn.
These two meetings were little more than
formal. Still, matters were gone into
and considerable ground cleared. 1t is
not, however,, permitted me to say just
what took place, as the government can
not Of course, make any public state
ments until the conference is over and
to the governments Of the colonies inter
eSted.'
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-11-14
THE LOS ANGELES MAN WON.
Americans Come in Ahead in Two
London Prize Fights.

London, Nov. 9.-There was a brilliant
array of sportsmen present tonight at the
National Sporting Club to witness the
fights between Solly Smith of Los An
geles, Cal, and Willie Smith, the feath-
erweight champion of England, for a 90
round contest at lis pounds, for a purse
of S2500 and the championship of Great
Britain; and between "Muldoon's Pick
ininny," otherwise known as Billy Hill,
and an English unknown, who is Arthur
Callan Of Manchester.
In the first event, Soliy Smith won
easily in the eighth round, and in the sec
ond event. Hill was declared the winner
in the 18th round. The two Smiths got
the word very promptly after their en-
trance. Solly Smith led off low, and on
repeating the dose was cautioned. Willie
played a waiting game, so that little was
done until the third round in which Solly
stood well, thereafter having matters en-
tirely his own way. He punished his OPP
ponent severely in the eighth round, when
the referee stopped the fight.
In the succeeding event Callan made a
desperate effort against Muldoon's Pick
ininny, but the contest was spoiled by q
lot Of hugging by both contestants. The
American had the advantage of height
and reach. Callan had the best Of the
fifth round but the sixth ended in favor
of the American. The succeeding rounds
were mostly in favor of Callan, but IN the
14th the American settled the business
and won the fight with a hit on the jaw of
his opponent. ..-.