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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
PRITCHARD;s HARD FIGHT.
No Material Change in the Senator
faI situation.

Raleigh N. c., Jan. 11.-There has been
no new move in the senatorial contest
since the bolt of the Pritichard populists
last Friday night, except Senator But
lers attempt to get full meeting of all
the populists. boilers included, Saturday
afternoon, at which meeting the boilers
failed to materialize, and not enough Of
the others assembled to make a quorum,
and in consequence no action was taken
The populists that walked out OF the eau
Gus firmly stand by Senator Pritchard-
nineteen of them.
The Tribune will say tomorrow,
through It's Washington correspondent,
that there is a move on the part of the
democrats to import influential populists
or democratic-popuists to wean back the
boilers. Money Is said to be behind the
scheme. but from the character of the
men who bolted there Is no hope for the
democrat-popullsts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
JuDGEsHIP NOMINATIONS.
No Action Taken by the Senate Cons
mIttee Yesterday Morning.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Senate COM
mittee on the judiciary took no action
at its meeting this morning on the nu-
merous Judgeship nominations now pend
ing before 1t. The two against which the
most opposition is manifested are those
of William ID. McHugh. TO be district judge
for the district of Nebraska, and Charles
b. Howry to be associate justice of tho
court OF claims. Both of these cases were
postponed for two weeks Since the last
meeting of the committee a great many
petitions favorable 10 the confirmation OF
Mr. McHugh have been filed with the
committee, but the opposition has not yet
completed Its brief. The committee or
dered favorable report on the nomina-
ton of william IL. White, to be district
attorney for the eastern district Of Vir-
ginia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
BIG FIRE AT ULMERs.
Nearly Half the Town Laid in Ruins
by an Incendiary.

Charleston, $. c., Jan. u.-A special to
the News and Courier from Olar, 8. c.,
says. Fire last night burned nearly half
Of Ulmers, a small station on the Florida
Central and Peninsular railroad, Barn
wei. county 1t originated In Griftin's
store about O'Clock, and spread rapidly,
everything being dry and the wind high
and water scarce. The town Is built on
both sides of the railroad and nearly the
whole OF the side on which the fire start
ed Is now in ashes.
"Gr.ain's store, IN which the fire origl-
mated, had the appearance of having been
broken open and robbed, and that is the
only solution so far offered for the fire.
The total loss Is estimated at $4,000, and
the total insurance $1,000"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
MILAN's BRITAL MURDER.
The Negroes Implicated In Danger
of Lynching.

Milan, Tenn, Jan. 11.--Excitement pre-
walls here tonight over the confession Of
VIII Ball (colored) that Richard Clay (col-
ored), porter at the hotel, enticed Capt.
Miller into the room in which he was
killed, struck him with a car coupling pin,
and, after beating him insensible, rified
his pockets OF a roll of money. Ofiicers
have spirited the prisoners away from the
hotel Many persons from surrounding
towns are arriving here tonight, with a
view of assisting i'm a lynching, and II
the negroes are found the morning sun
may shine on their stiff bodies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
RED CROSS IN CUBA.
Miss Clara Bartcn's Offer Not Ac-
cepted Yet.

MISS Clara BartOns UHer NOT NC
cepted Yet.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE American Ma
tional Red Cross Associa don officially
rendered it's services in Cuba, through its
president, a month ago and later, Miss
Clara Barton. the president, offered the in
dfvidual services of herself and assistants.
as in the relief expedition to Turkey; the
two necessary conditions being that ac-
ceptance and entry be afforded by the
Spanish government, and that the funds
needed TO supply such relief be provided.
as was the case in Armenia, by the Amer
lean people. Up TO the present time not a
dollar of contributions from any source
has been offered, and the Spanish govern
ment is still holding the Red Cross propo-
sition under adVsement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
SOCIETY CUTS A SWELL.
Brilliant Ball Given by a Ladies' Re-
lief Association.

he1 ASSOc1ANAOns
Washington, Jan. u.-Southern society
at the national capital, it's beauty and its
chivalry, were well represented at the an
nual ball given tonight by the Ladies'
Relief Association, for the benefit of the
Confederate Veterans Association, of
which the ladies' society is an auxiliary.
The ball was held in the National Rifles
armory and the spacious room was crowd
ed from early in the evening until after
midnight 1t was one of the most sue
cessful affairs ever held by the ladies' so
ciety both in point of numbers and the
brilliant costumes of the ladies.
Nearly all the prominent government Of
ficials from the south and a numerous
sprinkling of senators and representatives
from that section, with their wives and
daughters, were present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
IN LIMBO FOR FORGERY.
A Commission Merchant Accused of
Foolish Crime.

Norfolk, Va. Jan. III. B. White, a
prominent commission merchant of this
city and New York, has been arrested here
charged with forgery. The charge is
brought by the Maunn's Island Cunning
Cub. of which he was secretary. A
quantity Of the clubs stock had been sold
in New York by White and II is alleged
that he forged the name Of the treasurer
to checks made payable to the order OF
that officer and appropriated the pro-
ceeds, amounting to some 1920. White,
it Is said, was shortly to have been mar
ried in New York to a wealthy society
woman. He Is being held here to await
the arrival of officers from New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12

washington Jan. 1.-THE issue Of stand
ard silver dollars from the mints and
trea sury Offices for the week ended Jan
Q was Si9i,Sl9 and for the corresponding
period last year was siGs 25O. The ship
meut OF fractional silver coin from Jan. 2
TO aggregated $l06,770
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
sPOT SEEN ON THE SUN.
Florida Negroes Think Judgment
Day at Hand.

Jacksonville. Fla, Jan. 11.-A large black
spot on the sun has caused great excite
ment among the negroes Of several Florida
counties They believe the spot is a sign
OF Judgment and have quit work and are
preparing for the end.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12

Baltimore Nd, Jan. 1.-THE works Of
the Baltimore Glass Company were start
ed on full time this morning, after hav-
ing been idle since last June Employ
ment Is given TO 200 hands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
BRYAN At CHICAGO.
He Holds n Conference With the
Publisher of His Book.

IuDltHntE VI hAH Dooh'
Chicago Jan. 11.-Hon William j. Bryan
arrived in the city this morning for the
purpose of holding a conference with the
publisher Of his forthcoming book. lie
Immediately repaired TO the Clifton house,
where he had breakfast After leaving
the dining room Mr.. Bryan was Joined by
Dwight w. Andrews chairman Of the
democratic state central committee AT
10 o'clock Mr.. Bryan left for the office OF
his publisher, leaving word at the hotel
that he would be engaged the whole day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
IndIn's Faminc and plague.

Calcutta. Jan. 1i.-Copius rains have
fallen in most Of the famine-stricken dis
trlcts Of India, but great deal more rain
is needed
The bubonlc plague is increasing at Ka-
raeh.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
SHOT \ NEGRO PRISONER.
'"'her of n Girl He Assaulted
Fires the Bullet.

IITtH The HuIIet.
-''0ol' Va, Jan. 11.-To-day, while
r''''' negro. was being conveyed
"' henry county jail to the court
iew feet distant. to be tried for
''' assault on Cora Twitchen. a
s'Il the father of the girl C. A.
BAL ,',.o Snot the negro, infictlng a
r.d 'h may prove fatal. The ball
r.e abdomen and ranged down
i, ,t "'lcnell was Immediately arrest
Io...,' '''ncers having Davis in charge
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. lie. w. Ag-
new. late president of the First National
Bank of Ocala, whose sentence of five
years in the Albany (N. " penltentiary
for embezzling funds of the bank was af-
firmed by the supreme court of the United
States to-day, was arrested tonight in
Ocala and will be carried to Albany next
week Agnew was one of the most promi-
nent men I'm the state Of Florida and built
up the phosphate industry in South Flor
ida by advancing money to the prospect
ors. number of suits against persons
who borrowed money from the bank are
now pending in the United States court
In several cases 1t has been shown by the
testimony that Agnew had prominent cit
izens TO make notes for 5000 and $4,000
in his favor, and that he used these notes
20 secure money from his New York cor
respondents upon which he ran his bank.
The makers Of the notes never received
any consideration for the same
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
ROBBERS CRACK A SAFE.

they move IL frOH "h Oince 10 the
street Before Opening IL.
Meridian, Miss, Jan. 1.-THE Southern
Express Company's office was entered by
burglars early this morning by drilling
a panel out of the rear door, The express
messengers safe was taken to a prominent
residence street and was burst with a
hammer The express agent claims that
there was nothing In the safe. There is
no clew to the robbers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12

K ','g5lon y, Jan. 1.-THE National
,ar q o.S ooommerco Of Memphis. Tenn.
n b ,,..''vl0,'oo' ,.'. was to-day authorized 10
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
coUNTERFEIT $50 BILL.
It's silver Certificate Bearing
Mnnning's Portrait.

Washington Jan. 1i.-A very dangerous
500 silver certificate, with a portrait Of
Daniel Manning, has been discovered by
the secret service department OF the
treasury. This counterfeit is OF the series
Of 1891, with check letter B and plate
number G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
----s--ap-- -
SHOT OUT HIS LIFE.
An Aged Citizen of Chattanoosa
Commits Suicide.

Chattanooga Tenn. Jan. li.-George b.
Woodwork. aged g. was found dead in
his room this morning, having shot him
self lie had dressed himself with care.
and lying down, deliberately fired the fatal
shot. Discouragement over business re-
verses Is believed to have led to the act.
The deceased was once well-to-do man.
His family moved In the best society. and
a daughter Is an accomplished musician.
now studying in New York city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
AGNEw's CONVICTION.
The Supreme Court sustains the Ac-
ton of the Lower Court.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE United States
supreme court to-day affirmed the decision
of the United States circuit court for the
southern district of Florida in its affirma-
ton of the conviction of Enoch w. Agnew
president of the First National Bank Of
Ocala, tried for embezzlement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
KENTUCKY's sENATORsmIP.
John w. Yerkes Apt to Ne Appointed
by the Governor.

Frankfort. KY, Jan. 11.--There seems to
be a possibility now that there may be
no extra session till considerably later
than March 4. and on the day after that
date Hon. John w. Yerkes may become
senator through the appointive power Of
the governor.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

We had q pleasant call yesterday
from Messm, William Kelly A, O,
Cooper and E, q. Farhney all Of
White Cliis, Arb They arc stock
holders Ia the big cement works
there, aud came up to extend an
Invitation to the editor topay them
a yhlt at their works, which he eS
poets TO do at Nc distaHt day
These gentlemen tell us they will
soon be turning out temebt In car
load LOTS aud II will be an good as
that We now import from foreign
countries We certainly wish tor
them the best Of lueH The new
city, white Gins, is rapidly build.
Ing up Company will soon erect a
dnc pressed brick hotel, 10 cost
about 100000
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

The block on Broadstreet, bound.
ed on the east by Vine and west by
Pine, Is In a wretched condition
and needs looking after by the
street commissioner It Is a good
time while the mud is soft, to find
where the holes are and then an
them up, The people pay the taxes
and they would like to see some Of
the money spent on Broad street,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

We are glad TO learn from Judge
Estes that he will do the right
thing by a company or association,
IN selling his recent purchase Of
the fair grounds track of land,
This piece of ground should be Sc
cured by our enterprsIng people
aud held ~ a race track for exhi-
bltIon purposes Our city is grow.
Ing and some day we can be added
to the race circuit and this ground
woulG be a paying investment to
an association, This Is a hint to
those who may feel interested In
the matter
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

The Waters Pierce Oil company
have added a new set of harness
and two humping big Norman bay
horses, to their outfit here, The
harness is trimed in brass, and
bears the initials Of the company
w. p, o, Co., on big brass buttons,
The outfit is good one and we
compliment Manager Robbins IN Sc.
curing the same for this city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

We are under obligations to our
congressman Mr. McRae and Sena-
tor J. X, Jones, for several papers of
bean, squash aud pumpkin seed.
We shall plant largely of these
seed this season and hope to raise
a good crop to summer. We are
glad to be remembered by our dis
tant friends,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

The big last train between here
and ST. Louis, Is said to be reeling
of the schedule allotted II In grand
shape, and pulls up TO our big Un-
lon depot almost on the dot, The
Iron Mountain railroad has splendid
equipment Of engines, and good
heavy rails, aud Is capable Of put-
ting on and making stIll faster
time than the time card now calls
for
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

# you want the news take the
TEXARKANIAN, the best equipped
and newsest paper ever published
in TeXarkana, 1t is always pushing
the city's interests and doing all in
It's power toward It's development
and upbuilding. BY taking it you
not only get the news, but help
sustain a laudabe enterprise
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Mr. B, T. Pearson, representing
the "Chicago Scrubbiug Machine, I"
is in the city, and will call upon our
citizens, We have seen the machine
operated and will say it is really
and truly a good thing it not on.
ly scrubs a floor with little labor,
but thoroughly dries it. and takes
up the water. 223.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Broad street about ] o'clock today.
They traversed several streets in
their wild fight, and after being
thoroughly tired out, we're stopped
near the Chic opera house. The
damage was slight.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

The senate committee or railroad
Ia the Senate yesterday reported
ldyorably Senator south's bin com.
pellug railroads 60 carry bicycles
as bappaae also, the bin Of sehaa
Tor Wilson TO extend The charter
Of all railroads which have perform
cd any labor on their lines during
the past four years also, the bill Of
Senator HALEY 70 punish "spols
lets" who make false reports on
conductors Each Of these are tn,
peflant measures aud Bill doubts
ess become laws Arkansas Gas
teite,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Louis Hebron thought he had
"Wheels" galore this morning,
a shipment of twelve, three for the
ladies and nine for the gentlemen,
all t2b each The crowd commence
ed to gather early aud the "whccIs'
beg an to get scarce, aud bee
fore midday he had sold eight Of
the twelve and that many more en-
gagged, These wheels are Of a cell.
cbralcd make aud was bought In a
bankrupt sale At lcss than thermar
ktt value, hence Me- lleilbron can
sell them alta very low rate, If
you want a wheel, 20 aud sec him,
before they are all taken up,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03
nasslrow Must Hang

jefferson city, Mo- Feb, a.='fhe
supreme court today 6yerfued The
motion tor a rchcarlnr In the case
.ot Arthur nurstrpw the Nt Louh
millionaire murderer lie is 10 be
hanged February 40.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Mr. Dominic Buccola, left our
city yesterday to make Shreveport
his home,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

An yesterday evening the dfays
we're buslly engaged In hauling the
eouutys recent purchase Of steel
cages for the iail, which is situated
lust across from the Call office, aud
today Thomas halN the plumber Ia
engaged In setting up the same
and MAILING them comfortable Tor
the reception Of county prisoners,
who happen TO be arrested or held
here under the investigation Of the
Justice, before commitment The
cares were constructed 10y the tele'
hratcd firm OF Jail builders, ~ IT,
uarpum & Cop Of Detroit, Mlehl'
gan, who are known TO put up the
best cages In the United states,
aud the county Of Bowie can rest
assured that the job will be d good
one, when Mr. Daly Ia through
with IT,
A merchant Ia not asked to doc
nate A. on tiO worth Of his goods,
every time there Ia 4 move made
for some public benefit From this
time on this paper will not donate
such amounts Ia advertising, which
Is our stock Ia trade, but will make
a special rate dess than halo for
such things. We know no reasona'
aouOhlc person can tomplllu at our
course,
Mckinley has not named an bis
eiitial family YET There are SO
many Of the boys looking TO him
for a tat place, he can hardly make.
hIs choice between them SO far hc'
seems to think that II s Incumbent
on the administration to provide
for the iHhfm first, the others to|
take what Is left
The latest thing Ia the city are
those excellent hot drinks at the
Palace Drug store 20 there and
tfy a cup OF hot soda, chocolate,
coffee or beef tea ia iH.
iltowHs Iron Tonic increases the.
appetite Smith Drug Go
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Our jolly and clever friend Harry
Adcock Of Bright stat, is a visitor
In the city today
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Texarkana makes a good show
Ing coming in from the West ON
the railroad,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Yesterday was a nice, warm sun
ny day, and we hope to have sever
al more like 1t before a change
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

The fire boys got there all right
last night at the fire and had the
blaze out In double quick time,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Mrs, Ella Spear Of New Boston,
paid our city a visit yesterday re-
turning today
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Gate CITY Lodge Il, of II, meets
tonight Members are earnestly re-
quested TO be present
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

The lumber is beiug delivered for
several new houses on Maple street,
The Texas side Ia keeping up a
steady HEX,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Colonel w. H. Kelley our post
master IN mp again after Nocping
his bed Tor three months, We are
glad TO see him up.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Gate city r. Of II, will hold their
lodge meeting tonight
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

OUITA COAL, Ask Texarkana
Ice Co, about It.. ti
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Go out and hear Mitchell aud
Hart at old Texas Produce building,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

All wool suits, TO order, $1,000
aud up, style, at aud worlman-
ship guaranteed,
l,al,lw Law TAILORING 90,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

TcSarkaua continues TO grow
Notwithstanding the hard tImes,
We have some ittyor more hand
some new residences now going up
IN various parts OF the city,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Mr. Q, Rogers, the baker has rec
turned from NEWPORT Arkansas,
aud will re establish bIs bakery IN
our city, We welcome him back
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Dr. y, y, Williams o0ltc Ia In the
Y,M, q, A, building, Cup stairs on
Vine street Orders can be left or
sent there or to Williams n Will
lIams' drug store, 2a1at
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Mrs. A, B, Montgomery we learn
is quite sick
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

improvements are the order Of
the day
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

How are you about the revival
meetings2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03
THE TEXARK KANIAN
+. @. W00TTEN, City Editor,
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Fresh oysters at Joe McShanes
today
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Mlbs Fannie rItDman, one OF
prcsootts most lacInalIng young
ladies, enfoute home from pIilsa
burg, Texas, Ia a guest at the edia
tors home on Walnut street. TO.
hnN.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

A pair Of spirited horses, atlaehs
cd 10 q wagon made things lively on
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

Htowus Iron Tonic increases The
lnnellle- smith nMn %
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

More telephones are going Ia dali
w. ifyou want 90 "helIo" with
you grocer, the baker, or banker
catch on to a wire aud be modern
Ia your ideas II cost something
Of course, but 40 does everything
we have,
The Pacific bspfess team, hltthu
ed 20 the big red wagon, ran away
yesterday A friendly post near
the lieneneld Hotel caught the
front asle and brought The two big
Norman horses 10 a haulli The
damage was slight
A pair Of spirited horses, atlaehs
ea tu "A Waifuu mnup ihluua UVgiV on
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-03

They are having more shelving
placed az stairs Ia the Obwyef N
Ahefa building for the carpet de-.
paftment There will be- a large
stock Of tarpctup and mdltInp at,
ded ~ the STOCK thls apason