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The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08
W, ], BrYan.

Fully ten thousand workngmen
helped swell the crowd that listened
to the speech Of w j, Bryan Mon.
day at st, Louis,
lie was accorded great welcome
from all classes OF people aud the
people were repaid by a grand, good
and noble speech,
w. j, Bryan will be the next
Democratic candidate for president
and he will be the next president,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

See new adv. Of the Palace bar,
John Mayher proprietor, in another
column. If you need any kind Of
stimulant tor medicinal purposes,
or as a beverage, he keeps the best
see what he says.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08
Music

Mrs. =, A, Skcen will receive a
limited number Of pupils In music,
beginning Sept, 18TH For partIe-
uIars aud terms cali at residence,
40 Elm Sc, Mrs, Skeen Is a grads
uate Of one OF the best musical
colleges In the country and a
thorough upsto'date teacher See
her before entering your pupils,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08
RnrIed Hero.

The remains of Miss Irene Wells,
who died In TeSarkana Saturday
night, were brought to this city
this morning for burial The fu'
neral took place from the residence
Of Mr. j, w, Stalleup thIsafternoou
at 3 o'clock The deceased was q
resident Of TeXarkana and was ID
years Of age, Shreveport Journal,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

DR.. LeNow, of Little Rock, who
is the referee of all the old line in
surance companies of Arkansas,
was here yesterday on busines. He
was being shown over the city by
DR.. John Lightfoot
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

We learn from Major Estes that
the West Side equalization board
will finish their work today at the
noon hour and adjourn, He tells
us that the valuation Of property
last year will be the guidance for
this years assessment,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Mrs. b. D. Scurlock of Mt, Pleas
ant, and Mrs. Kindred of Welden
Texas, who have been visiting Mrs,
John Cook and Mrs. j N. Harris,
returned to their homes today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

See new ady. Of Messrs Kosminsky
& McFadden, cotton buyers, else
where in this paper, These gentle
men are reliable and thoroughly
understand their business they
make a speciality of staple cotton,
We would advise our farmer friends
to see them before dIsposlng OF
their cotton,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08
nfaadfnllY Nervous.

GtNrs was drcadrully nervous,
aud for relief took your Eara 0lo-
yer Root Tea, II quilted my
nerves aud strengthened my whole
nervous system, | was troubled
with constipation, kidney and bow.
81 trouble, Your tea soon cleansed
my system no thoroughly that /
rapidly fegalned health and
strength, MRs s, A, SWEET, Hart.
ford, Conn, Sold by Smith Drug
90, lsm,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08
Nniiae, Farmera,

All farmers Of Bowie aud Miller
counties will meet here on Saur
day. September l2, for the purpose
OF organizing a Farmers Union,
1t Ia a good move and a large meet.
Ing should result,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

r. H. Goodrich, clerk for the
United States court at Little Rock,
aud Miss julIette Churchill, daugh-
or Of General T. j, Churchill, were
married at Little Rock yesterday,
II was Il notable wedding Of notable
people,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

The new telephone exchange Ia a
model Of neatneea and convenience,
Some have estimated In cost as be-
tween 1900 and $500, We talked
with men who did the work, and lie
cost was over A., 100,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

The block In which the TEXAN.
RASiAN Is housed Is now known AS
the Cotton lIloet, as all cotton
coming into the city Ia sold
thereon II you want TO bc right
In the push with the farmers, as
we'll as city people, get a business
house on this block,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Homer Vaughn has gone out
among the Sticks" to check up
cross ties on the north end of the
Cotton Belt
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

General Passenger Agent S, q,
Warner Of the Cotton Belt Rail.
way, headquarters at Tyler, was q
visitor In the city this morning,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

II IL uncomfortably warm again,
Mercury registered Ob at 10 o'clock
this morning and near the l00mark
lust before the rain at noon,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

The o, =, Taylor homestead,
mortgaged to a loan company was
sold yesterday at the court house
door In Boston, aud brought $3.50,
The loan company was the pur.
chaser,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

For RENT. Desirable store room
in the Gardner brick building No.
2l7 East Broad street. For further
information apply to.
j, w, GARDNER
TeXarkanian Ollice,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

We met one Of our Waco friends
In the city today In the person OF
j, p, uopson, who Is here selling q
big bible, He reports sales splen'
did.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Karls Clover Root Tea Is a pleas
ant laxative. Regulates the bow
els purihes the blood, clears the
complexion, Easy to make and
pleasant to take, 25 cents. Sold
by Smith Drug Company, I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Yesterday We mentioned the fact
that Rev. H. NJ Williams, the
preacher Ia charge OF the Miller cir
cult, was missing aud was supposed
20 have met with foul play IN Sui
phuf bottoms, aud his wagon and
and horses taken aud sold outside
the eoannes Of the county Dr
Johns was over across Sulphur yes
terday, aud he reports that the
people are stirred up over the mats
ter aud are turning out to look for
the missing man bt johns says
the preacher was traced 10 Wilson's
Terry, since which time he has not
been heard of again We also
learn that the negroes who control
aud own the ferry haye been ar
rested aud are now held under
guard until something can be learn
ed of the minister's disappearance,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Mr., i, " Gard representing the
mercantile agency OF r. g. Dunn
n Co., headquarters at Shreveport,
Ia here In the interest Of the com
pany,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

The ClarkesyllIans arrived to-
day on the TIC train, and will pro-
ceed to be done up by the Mobiles
In appropriate shape,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Df Minis died At Hone yesterday
aud hla remains were brought here
for intermeut this afternoon, lie
came here some two or three years
since, from Hope, aud was sick for
some time before he was carried
back there, some time since, Bur.
ial at Rose Mn cemetery this after.
noon,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Mrs. Matte Tlller and son, jim
TIler, of Hooks, were in the city
buying supplies and visiting rela-
tlves today
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Rev. Barbn has gone TO Brink
ley, Ark, to visit Rev, DeMurger,
his nephew, We wish him a pleas
ant visit,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

We are sorry to learn from Mr.,
y, q, Wotten, our city editor that
his wife has been confined to
her bed for several days by sIek-
neaa,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Miss Mynn Waddell, of Sheridan,
Arkansas, Is visiting her aunt at
this place, Mrs, E, II, Peyton.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

The baseball season, we learn,
will close with the three games to
be played here commencing this aI'
ternoon between our Mobiles" and
the Clarksyille 'Sluggers,' We es'
peet a good game, as 6larbsyllle
has some 0ne ball players and come
here for the purpose 0l showing on
10 our people, We shall be satisfied
II our boys win two games out OF
the three, Let all lovers OF the
snort turn cut 10 see these games,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Postmaster j, K, Barnes, of Fort
Smith, Ark, was a guest Of POST
master Foreman here last night
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

J,R. Sovereign, of Columbus o.,
Is registered at the Cosmopolitan,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs, Paul Jones enter
tanned the Rose Buds, last night.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Jodie Kirby Of Allene, is here to-
day, at the Cosmopolitan,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

o, D. Scott went to Arkadelphi;
today, on legal business.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

News came into the city this
morning that Mr. Ross Moores, son
Of Anderson Moores, died at Rus
sellvllle, Ark Monday. Deceased
has many relatives here, He was
a member Of the knights Of Honor
and carried 1000 life insurance In
that order, Relatives have our
sympathy,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08
LOOK AT THE MAD
We can Ticket You TO
ANY PART or 7AE
UNITED STATES,
Low RATES,
ELEGANT EQVIEnENr
FAST Tire,
EP TURNER, Gcn'I Pass'r and Ttt Agont DIlNn
5. GRAYIANO,
Boot and Shoe M0Lsr

From now until October ID
will do work at the following D5,
Half sole, sewed ...,...... X
Half sole, with heel,..,..., X
Half sole, pepped,u...... @
Half sole, with heel el........,' *
All repair work Of the best "
guaranteed. $, Grayiano will b,s
charge in person, and also gm,
aud all he asks is a trial, SboDSl
West Broad Street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

We had a fine rain this morning
and more In sight,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

The Palace Drug Store, corner
Broad and State Line, has a full
line Of the very choicest peflumefy
and extracts only Bbo per ounce,
Wise mea know II IL folly TO build
Oh a poor foundation, Relief obs
tained by deadehihg symptoms is
short Hoods safsapafllla cures
aud gives lasting health,
lloode Pills cure nauaea, sick
headache, indigestion, blllouehess'
All druggists gbe, y
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Allison Kane returned to Bryan
College last night
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08
THE TEXARKANIAN
F. q. woOTTEN. City Editor
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

A. W. Scruggs left for Arkadel-
phia last night,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Lumberman G. w. Fouke left for
Shreveport this morning on railroad
business.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Do not forget that the Palace
Drug store, corner state Llne, will
tlll your prescriptions az half the
usual price, Call aud be eoHyiHe.
cd, Hah
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Some ten or fifteen bales Of cot
ton were put on the market here
this morning and sold at prices
quoted Yesterday from $50 to $40,
The Hunter Transfer Company are
doing the storing and Weighing and
they are giving entire satisfaction
to all who have business dealings
with them,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

We saw Judge Hugh Cory press
dent Of the Little River Lumber
Company, this morning. aud he
said the reported burning of the
Allehe mills was erroneous, There
was a are, said the Judge, but It
was caused by a shaving pile ignite
Ing, aud may be put down az a case
of spontaneous combustion, The
loss viii not reach above 500, We
are glad the company did not suss
tain any pfeht loss
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Rev, lsom =, Langley was In the
city this week, ylelting his sister,
Mrs, G, A, O'Baugh and shaking
hands with his old friends He Is
now pastor of the Olive Street ljap-
tlst church In TeSarkana lie filled
the Baptist church, this city, We'd
neaday evening, and delivered an
able and interesting sermon,=Ark'
adelphia Standard,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-09-08

Mayor W, G, Hardin left today
for Port Arthur with the capital
ists who went through here from
Kansas City, We are betting that
our oClG' holds as stIli a hand
when IL comes to being heard on
the trip or giving out "tIps' AZ the
stInest banker In the gang.
There Ia nothing small about May
or HardIn=not even his feet. We
wish tor him a pleasant trip,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24
\ Submarine Mystery.

A break in the cable laid between
the Senegal coast Of Africa aud Per
nambuco, in Brazil. FIVE years ago Ia.
led 20 an extraordinary discovery, re
lated recently by Mr.. Benes: 20 the
institution Of Electrical Engiaeers
The cable was "a fine one a. moderr
methods could devise. vet after thret
months il broke about $50 miles from
the African coast; Il was repaired anc
broke again II was then found that AZ
the place where the break occurred
there was a C-ea. deal of vegetable
growth resembling river weed. tina;
the color CT the sea was a dirty brown.
ish green. indicating the presence OF
fresh water. and birds feathers,
pieces Of orange peel. scraps Of carpet
and bits of drift wood were drawn
from the bottom of the OCEAN. The
phenomenon was purely local. az the
nearest river vas se-enty-fve miles
away and dIschar- ed its water in o
different direction. Il was surmiSed
that II meant the sudden breaking
through of a submarine river, and the
cable was moved y a distance. after
two years II broke again, anl was
moved once moro and engineers are
waiting 20 see what viii happen. Sub
marine rivers are known 20 exist IN
other parts OF tho ocean. of the mouth
Of the Congo and the Gulf OF CarpeD
taria. for instance The explanation
however. does not account for the car
pet and the orange peel.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24

! wanted greatly" said Congress-
man Williams, Of Mississippi, TO ind
certain Government publication for q
constituent 81 mine, who wrote me an
especially urgent request 20 get II for
him. He said be had long wanted a
copy Of q pamphlet called smith ;
Onion Report, bu: had not been able
20 secure one. OF course il must be
an Agricultural Department pubhca-
ton and tried 20 secure il by writing
70 the department l found there were
plenty of Documents prepared bv
Smith, but nothing relating 70 onions.
! sent HIM ssckful OF literature AZ
Uncle Sans expense, but there was
no treatise on the succuient and tear
compelling onion l was sad, for this
was friend that l really wanted 70
favor
We'll, in due course Of time l got a
thankful letter. II was all right about
the work on onions. In fact. il was
oil mistake on the part Of my con-
stltuent What be had written for
was Smithsonian report, but he had
failed To divide the word properly.
putting the first five letters n the end
of line and the last five az the begin
ming Of another. Washington Path
finder.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24
Coal Dust IgnitiOn.

A proof Of the remarkable ease with
which dry coal dust may be brought
10 ignition, even by exposure 20 the
suns rays, and also an explanation Of
many a fire at similar surface build
ings in collieries and elseu here, In
which timber, etc. covered with coal
dust may be in intimate connection
with heated metal plates, has been az
forded in q German colliery. The
surface works of the colliery are made
chiefly Of iron, the galvanized cora
gated sheets which form the walls of
the building being supported by strong
iron girders. II became necessary TO
repair pipe passing through one Of
the sheets forming a wall facing the
south. A mechanic, on going 70 re-
move the layer of coal dust from q
girder close TO the sheet, burned his
hand. The official inquiry showed
that the layer OF coal dust, which
contained large proportion Of pull
verified rock, had become ignited
along the whole length of the metal
wall. The heat OF the sun had struck
right through and the coal dust, "a
was proved by the layer of white ash
on the top. lad been burning for a
considerable time.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24
"strcaked'' by a rhunderboIt.

During q thunder storm lightning
struck one Of the cottages at Chap
mans Beach, Westbrook, owned by
Matthew Hogan, Of Hartford, Conn.
Three boys, NJ. Davis, Joe Spencer
and Frederick Bushnell, who are we'll
known 10 Hartford visitors at West
brook, were on the root at the time
the bolt struck the cupola and passed
down through the building 10 the first
floor. Davis and Spencer were rem
dered insensible and young Spencer
did not regain consciousness for two
hours. A streak was burned through
his hair from the neck TO the top Of
his head, and Davis was burned about
the body
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24

While in Constan tinople, an Eng
hsman was going home late one night,
when a man ran past him pursued by
four zaptishs, writes contributor TO
Cassell's Family Magazine. Directly
they caught the man they belabored
him vigorously with the butt ends of
their guns. The Engishman inter
fered. IF he is thief. why not take
him 10 prison and let him be tried
properly ? Don't half kill the man
without trial" 80 effeudi," said
the spokesman of the party, I'VE don't
mind his being a thief. We're only
hitting him because OF the trouble he
gave us 70 run after him" And that
Is an offence which the average Turk
never forgives.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24
Lora Nel.en.. nnmsn reIlow.hln.

Captain Mahan, IL his Life Of
Nelson. just Published. claims the
following as al original story showing
the inherent Kindness Of the great
sailor The fleet letters had Just been
sent OF. when Nelson saw a midship-
man come up and speak 20 lieutenant
Pasco. the signal officer. who. upon
hearing what vas said. stamped his
foot IN evident vexation and uttered
an exclamation The Admiral. OF
whose nearness Pasco was unaware,
called him and asked what was the
matter.
Nothing that need Trouble your
lordship." was the reply.
"You are not the man 20 lose your
temper for nothing, " reioined Nelson.
What was it,"
Well. II you must know, my lord.
viii tell YOU You see that coxswain %
pointing - one Of the most exact,ng
OF the petty officers. we have not "a
better man on board the Victoria. aud
the message which put ne ont was
this l was told that he was so busy
receiving All getting OF the mailbags
that he forgot 70 drop his own letter
into one Of them. and he has Just lis-
covered 1t II his pocket
Hoist the signal % bring her
back. was Nelson's instant command.
Who knows that he may not fall IN
action tomorrow dis letter shall
20 with the rest And the dispatch
vessel was brought back Cor that alone.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24

II 10 . singular feature of many in
ventions that they are subseq uently
found 20 be repetit;ons Of old ideas.
The inventors are honest enough bat
the sncients anticipated them by hun
dreds Of years
Professor Goodman says the thing
that most impressed him. when visit
ing Pompeii. was the resemblance be-
tween many Of the implements of
eighteen hundred years ago and those
of to-day. On looking at the iron
tools grouped together in an old fac
tory there. he could almost imagine
be was gazing into q modern tool shop.
except for the fact that there was a
heavy coating of rust on the iron.
Sichles, bill hooks, rskes, forks,
axes, spades, blscksmiths' tongs, ham
ners, soldering irons. planes and
shovels are much like those used to-
day; but the most marvellous instru-
Dents found are those for surgery,
beautifully executed. and Of design ex-
sctly similar 10 some recently patent
Ell and reinvented.
Unlikely as it may appear, Pom
peiisns had wire ropes of perfect con
strrction. Their bronze brazier and
kitchener had boilers at the side, and
taps for running of the bot water.
Ewers and urDs have been discover
Ell with interio. tubes, and furnaces
precisely like the arrangement now IN
vogue ia steam boilers. Metal safes
had substantial locks. Many Of the
locks and Reys are most ingenious, and
some very complex. The water sup
ply Of Pompeii was distributed by
means OF head pipes laid under the
streets. There we're many public
drinking fountains. and most Of N,
large houses were provided with foun
tains. many OF them being of very
beautiful design.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24

The Stranger in Key West is TIM
.vFessed With the holiday air Of the
Dity. Bunting dies from almost every
house4op, and the colors are about
evenly divided between "Old Glory"
and the emblem of the Cuban repub-
lilo. Directly opposite the harbor
docks on the further side OF the Island
and facing Cuba is large dancing
pavilion called La Briss, where Mon
day and Friday nights and Sunday ai-
terroons public dances are held. It
has large, broad varandas overlooking
the sea, which make ideal prone
nades, and q commodious dancing hall
within where those who desire can trip
the light fantastic 70 their hearts con-
tent upon the payment of a small fee.
The very best people attend these
6aaces, and many go simply for the
promenade or TO smoke or chat with
friends. Instead OF market there is
daily auction near the government
dock, where everything is knocked
down 20 the highest bidder. There
are few stores. as we understand such
things. Signbosrds in Spanish will
tell you where she barber shop is To-
Gated or where 20 buy coral orns-
ments. There are no more than half
a dozen stores conducted on the Amer
lean plan in the island. 1t is curious
that of all the houses, dwellings,
stores, hotels and other buildings that
not one of them has chimney or any
thing that will answer the purpose Of
chimney. Handsome residences
and lowly novels are alike in this re-
sIec', and from an eminence gazing
out from over acres Of roofs on all
sides, one is struck with the want Of
something 10 complete the symmetry
OF the picture Wood and coal or fuel
Of any kind are unknown quantities,
as the tropical atmosphere furnishes
at all times of the year all the heat re-
quired, and for cooking purposes
sticks of carbon are used. which are
sold by peddlers, who bark their
wares about the streets.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24

why do they keep tha. old mar
around here?" inquired the porter
friend. superciliously, observing al
aged individual in shirt sleeves, who
sat scribbling at desk
What's he good tori"
Good for about $1,000. 600. yor
chump." replied Dennis, scornfrily
That's the old man"
And such are the .eccent-icities q
orr language that the friend under
stood without more words. Washing
ton Times.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24
Wen oualinci.

"Wha. makes You think Smoothly
IS al experienced dshermans"
Because he Is one OF the most
natural and artistic liars I have ever
had the pleasure OF meeting. De
trnlt Eree Pres
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24

Stuient-'This time ! shall have 70
owe You ny rent 80
Laudlalv-"That is what you said
the last time.
Student-"We!l. didn't keep nay
word:"-Fhegende Blaetter
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24

Dawkins-"Ify ou had all the money.
Bill, yOu could possibly ever desire.
what would YOU do with it,"
kllsam-"Do with it, Why. I'll
invest II somewhere where II would
double itself boston Transcript.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24

4 understand their engagement has
been broken
Yes. She SAYS she was deceived.
He had only six century runs 70 his
credit instead OF sixteen, and Is she
had fourteen herself he was clearly
out OF her class. CHICAGO Post.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24
Graphing with Difficulties

Caidy-"Have You played much
golf. YETI"
Links-"Oh. dear. 70, l expect
70 be ready 20 play II another year
This year an giving 70 a study ii the
things You use IN the game. Boston
Vranscrin+
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24
\ Lowering Process.

You see, il was this way: They
were al three SO dead in love with her
and all SO eligible that 70 settle the
matter she agreed 10 marry the one
who should guess nearest TO her age. -
And dil she?"
II don't know. know she married
the one who guessed the lowest. -
Pearsoa's Weekly.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24
Badly SwInlIe.i.

''Ill have the Law on Jobbins. if
there is any way to do so" said the
senior partner.
= What has Jobbins done:" asked
he placid ianitor.
THE internal scoundrel has mixed
so much sand with that last lot of clay
that we can't make mustard OF il at all. !"
indianapolis Journal.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24

''Well-well-it Is sal TO see pedes-
triaaism waning into lost ar; -
Lost art, Not much; since the
advent Of wheels and trolley cars the
human race Is twice as nimble as il
nsel % be
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-07-24
The Retort snmcient.

We'll, little chap, said the stranger
in the family. picking Up one Of the
children, what are YOU going 70 be
when you're a man?"
Muffin" said the child.
Nothing? Why SOP asked the
stranger.
Because, " said the child, I'm
little girl. Fun