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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17
He Sold a Patent Right.

There came to this city few
months ago, one, Upshaw, whose
initials we have forgotten, who
sold a receipt tor making soap, and
who claimed for it patent, and he
as the owner. He operated in the
county district about Texarkana
and sold the right to make the soap
to many families at 81 each, and
did a fair business. He showed his
sales to a few farmers and added
many names to his list that he had
not sold, but to make it appear
that all he had to do was to call at
a farm house, fill out blank aud
get his dollar and travel on to the
next and repeat the same thing.
He picked his victims in the per-
son OF two farmers, Messrs Scatter
and Crabtree, to whom he sold his
patent right; receiving all both had
in the way of personal and real
estate. From Mr.. Crabtree, he got
cattle and horses and even the
clock on the mantle, and his home
of 80 acres, and served Mr.. Scatter
in the same way with the excep-
tion of getting a deed to his place.
Mr.. Scatter got wind that all was
not right before he made his deliv-
cry of cattle and he declined to do
so and the trade was off as to him,
but Mr.. Crabtree was not so quick
to catch on, and he let Upshaw dis
pose of the cattle and other per-
sonal effects. He, too, began to
suspicion something was wrong and
he came to town and hired Joe E.
Cook to look into the matter for
him, and Mr.. Cook wrote to the
patent Office and found that no such
patent on soap making had been
issued.
In the meantime, Upshaw had
sold the eighty acres to one, Treb
BILE for $500, and Trebble in turn
sold to one, Cooper, who is now in
possession of the Crabtree place.
A warrant was sworn out for
Upshaw's arrest, but up to this
time he has not been found or is
his whereabouts known. Mr.. Cook
will make an effort to get the prop
erty back for Crabtree, and tells us
he can do 1t as he served notice on
Treble of the situation before he
disposed of the property to Cooper.
Upshaw should be hunted down and
made to answer for swindllng.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17
A Nigger's View Of It.

Charlie Owens, the Cubanola
Coge King is in the city and tells
the following amusing story, which
goes to show how much the Red
River nigger knows of the war go.
ing on between the United States
and Spain. He says while coming
in here on a Cotton Belt fast train,
he espied a nigger at Garland City,
and as the train stopped there he
thought he would find out what the
negro knew about the war. Here
is the conversation:
"Say, Uncle, have you any late
bulletins here?
Bulletins, replied the negro in
an enquiring way, adding, "Boss,
I don't understand what you
mean"
"Any war news, anything about
fighting" asked Mr.. Owens.
"Yes sir" said the negro, who
added, 81 heard some white folks
talking about how a man named
Spain, 'and one name DooleY, got
into a fight, and de man Dooley run
all the niggers off the Phillips
place" The conductor gave the
"high halr' and the train moved
off and Mr.. Owens did not find out
any more from the negro.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17
A Man Who Is Tired

All the time, owing to impoverished
blood, should take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla to purify and enrich his
blood and give him vitality and
vigOr.
The condition of weakness and lack
of energy is a natural conse-
quence of the coming warmer
weather, which finds the system
debilitated and the blood impure
A good spring medicine is a neces-
sity with almost everyone. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is what the millions
take in the spring. It's great
power to purify and enrich the
blood and build up health is one
of the facts of common experi-
ence. DIV
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17
Kirby Beach Open.

have opened the Kirby Beach
natatorium for the season. Have
a frst.class omnibus, and carry
bathers to and from the beach,
Gucluding BATH for 25 cents. Tel
ephone Blythe's stable for service.
5-l7 LEW CULLEY, Mgr.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17
When Nature

Needs assistance 1t may be best to
render it promptly, but one should
remember to use even the most
perfect remedies only when needed
The best and most simple aud gen.
tie remedy is the Syrup of Figs,
manufactured by the California
Fly Syrup Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

The Baptist church have engaged
the Park for Monday and Tuesday
evening. They will give an ice
cream supper and have charge OF
the bathing privileges. Go out
and take a plunge.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

The great tent belonging to
Evangelist Culpepper will be erect
ed tomorrow on the Byrne-ScOtt
lots, State Line Avenue, and the
first service will be held on Sunday
afternoon by the great evangelist.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

NJ. NJ. Crane has found out that
he Is not wanted for Governor Of
Texas, and has withdrawn from the
race. Savers; will beyond a doubt
get the nomination, and is a good
man.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Edonardo Remenyi, the great
violinist, fell dead in San Francisco
while playing "Old Glory" to an au-
dience of 5000 people. The audi
ence was cheering him, having ris-
en- to their feet, and before they
knew hardly what had happened,
the great musician had sunk to the
floor and expired.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

When we come to think that
there are 10, 1000, 900 men in the coun-
try who are within the military
age, and then remember that only
65, 900 have so far responded to the
call for a 100000, we cannot
think that this war a very popular
one with our people.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

SEWER n Winfield, Insurance
Agents, Represent a full line of
strong and reliable Fire lnsu-
rance Companies.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

G. c. Montague, Of the Cotton
Belt telegraph service at Jonesboro'
was here last night,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Mrs. M. E. Sanders of Rich
mond, and Miss Head of Little
River county, returned home to-
day, after pleasant visit to friends
here.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Fill the opera house tomorrow
night and help a lot Of clever peo-
pie out of a hole dug for them by
an unfaithfnl manager.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Money loaned on all articles of
value. Old gold and silver bought.
SO Chas. S. ERBER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

The Edwards Harness Co. makes
a speciality of repairing bicycles
also sell aud rent them. o-o
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Mr.. S. G. Watkins, of Crowley,
La, is up visiting relatives. He
and Mr., -- Mays are engaged in
the cultivation of rice there-has
rented large plantation and doing
well. Goode tells us that he hears
nothing of hard times down there
that everybody is prosperous and
happy. Crowley is 100 miles east
of Lake Charles and about forty
miles from the Gulf of Mexico.
We wish for our friend much pros
perity in his new field Of labor.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Kirby Beach opened up yester-
day with thirty people who enjoyed
plunge in the pure and invigora-
ting water,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Chas. Erber guarantees every
thing as represented-not single
Misrepresentation since organized.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Have two ears of buggies, sur
reys. pheatOns, carts, etc, To
arrive. Save your orders.
TeXarkana Carriage Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

r. D. vanDorn, of Arkadelphia,
Arkansas, is here today, stopping
at the Benefeld Hotel
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

The city public schools are pre-
pairing to give entertainments when
they close next week.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Before making your purchase OF
a watch, ring or pin, see Chas, S.
Erber. He will save you money.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Mr.. aud Mrs. E. W. Godbold, en-
tertained Rev. A. j. Fawcett and
daughter, Miss Ruth, yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

The Edwards Harness Co. can
make you manufacturers prices on
awnings and drop curtains. 5-8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Sam Spitsberg has up sign that
he will pay one dollar for every
Spanish brass button cut off a
Spanish uniform Sam is a Junk
dealer for your whiskers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

The buss will call for you, take
you to Kirby Beachand return you,
besides giving ,ou bathing privi-
leges for 25 cents. The water is
pure and not staguant. Make a
note of this fact please.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

We have the best line of elastic
and hard rubber trusses-can fit
anyone. WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Mrs. Annie L. Doyle left yester-
day afternoon to spend some time
at Arkadelphia, visiting relatives
and old friends at her old home.
We trust that she will spend an en-
ioyable visit.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

We have a fine line of sweet
pickles, sweet mangoes, catsup and
olives; also Dodson & Brann's "hot
stuff" WARwICK-MooRE Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Don't forget Jane" She will be
here tomorrow night at Chic opera
house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Palmer's, Wright's, Eastman's,
and Colgate's handkerchief extracts
in all the latest odors.
5-8 WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Chester McRae, of Camden, Ar
kansas, son of VIM. E. McRae, was
here Yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Sheriff Henry Traylor, of Cass
county. is a visitor in the city. He
and Marshal Casey are old friends.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Money to roam on Red River
farmS-OfficeS to rent.
A. II. Sewer, atty-at- law.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Charles Raymond will give a bal
loon ascension on Saturday. See
his advertisement.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

George W, Fouke left yesterday
for Shreveport, on business for his
railroad.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Best Harrison hams only 10 cents
per pound.
20 NJ. KELLY, Jr.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

When you want bicycles delivered
at your house, ring up the Edwards
Harness Co.-phone II. 4-8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

George Steurnagle, our base ball
catcher, went up to Hot Springs
last night. He will return in few
days and ioin the team again.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

The papers here have lost sight
of the political questions that were
being discussed before we got into
a war with Spain, and the political
gang of law makers at Washington
will have nothing to do but pass
measures of appropriation to keep
up the war, and the 16 to l question
will be relegated to the rear, as also
the men who we're so prominently
connected with the movement.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Ice cream and Strawberries at
Ragland's, on the corner.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Go to ]. S. Ragland's for your
feather busters. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Go to ]. S. Ragland's for your
ink, pens, pencils and tablets. 5-1
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Hammocks at any price at J. S.
Ragland's. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

The Kirby Beach is to be opened
again this season and it is now in
the hands of parties who will spare
no pains or expense in making
their customers feel at home. La
dies will be especially watched after
The water is right from hill side,
Spring is pure and not stagnant
and will inylgorate and not make
you dull. Get your pass tickets and
arrange for the season with that
popular resort.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

We won a game Yesterday from
Paris on a score of II to II. The
Sunday umpire was out of town
yesterday and we had chance to
win and did get a game.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Coolest soda water in town at
Williams & Williams. 5-S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

George White, of Paris, Texas, is
registered at the Benefited.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Dolls at reduced prices at ]. S
Ragland's. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Go to ]. S. Ragland's book store
for your writing paper. 5-l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

We serve sherbet, ice cream and
all cold drinks.
WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Mayor Mullins had only one case
before him yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Sterling silver novelties, diamonds,
watches-go to Erber's. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Jewelry in all its branches at
Chas. S. Erbers. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Deputy Marshal Jake Buckley lett
Yesterday with three negroes con-
yicted of robbing a post Office near
Pine Bluff, for Leavenworth, Kan.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

F.. L. Tupper, oft, Lynn, is here
today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

George Williams has again turned
up here as mite" operator at the
Cotton Belt depot. They will come
back to Texarkana in spite of good
pay" and high water. George, you
are welcome, but don't go off any
more
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Mrs. James, of Mena, is here to-
day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Combs and brushes at ]. S. Rag
lands. 5-1
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

"Jane" will be at the opera house
tomorrow night.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Get your toilet paper from ]. S.
Ragland. OIL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Bargains in unredeemed diamonds
and watches at Erbers. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Base balls and crochets at j. S.
Raglands. 5-l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

If you want a fine bath in the
largest natatorium, pure fresh
spring water, go to Kirby Beach.
Bus can be called by phone from
Blythe's stable. 5-l1
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

All kinds of iced drinks at Sam
Ragland's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

We will "Call it off, Nc" seeing as
how you have us grabbed on ''Phat-
sy" McWilliams. We wonder the
conductor did not kick when he
found "Phatsy" aboard trying to
get to Paris on dollar ticket and
put him off at the first station out.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Mrs. W. H. Booth left for Miner
al Wells last night.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

W. NJ. Wallis, of Hope, IS in the
city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Before we dispose OF the Philli-
pine islands we should possess them,
and this also of Cuba and Porto
Rico. Let US capture these islands
set up a government and back it up
with an army that can hold them
and we can then take our time in
closing out what at one time be-
longed to Spain.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

We have talked to several states
men today who have studied out
the problem of how and to whom
Uncle Sam can dispose of his cap
tured possessions from the Span
iards. This country is missing a
lot by not having some of Texar-
kana's floating intellect in the
chamber of law makers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Fishing tackle at ]. S. Ragland's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

William Buchanan is at Stamps.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Toilet soap at J. S. Ragland's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Lew Culley has leased the famous
Kirby Beach on College Hill, and
will run it for the season. His
brother, Mr.. James Gully, will be
there to attend to the wants of all.
He Twill make it first class and
strictly quiet and orderly This
natatorium is by far the best and
largest lin the city, fed from a
spring-pure running water.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-17

Ribbed Underwear so cents per suit
Balbriggan Underwear 80 cents per SUIT
RaIbriSSan Underwear rs cents per suit
Balbriggan Underwear ST 90 per suit
Balbriggan Fancy Underwear $iOO per suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02
NEGOTIATING for Warships.

ROME, April 2.-The report that the
Italian armored cruiser Carlo Alberto
has been sold to Spain is untrue. A
law must be enacted before she can be
sold. Commander Brownson, U. s. N,
is negotiating for the purchase of the
Basoir, which is being bulls for Mo-
rocco, but the consent of Morocco must
be obtained before the sale can be con-
summated. Commander Brownson is
also negotiating at Leghorn for two
torpedo boats and torpedo boat de-
stroyer. Spain is negotiating at Leg
horn for the purchase of the armored
cruiser Garibaldi and the srmored
cruiser Varese from Argentina, and is
understood to be consummating the
purchase of the Varese. The prices q
the Garibaldi and Varese are So, 400,
900.
BERLIN, April 2.-Tbe torpedo boat
purchased by Commander Bronson at
Sch;chau, for the United States, passed
through the Baltic to-day on its way to
England, the government having grant
el perm ssion for it to do 30. Lieut..
Niblack is negotiating at Pillau for two
more torpedo boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02
The Eastern Question.

PEK1N, April 2-Ths British Minis
ter here, Sir Claude Macdonald, had
an important conference to-day with
the Chinese foreign office. Great Brit
ain demanded important compensatory
concessions for the purpose of main
tanning the balance of power in the far
east.
YOKOHAMA, April 2.-The Japanese
newspapers think that the British
naval display is not directed against
Russia, but is intended to coerce China
into making concessions to Great Brit
ain. The belief is expressed that ia
pan is to be left in isolation for which
state of affairs Great Bril- ain is blamed,
and there is consequently growing
feeling of resentment against that coun-
try. The newspapers generally urge
the retention of Japanese troops at
Wei. Hai.We after the war indemnity
shall have been paid by China.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

BERLIN, April 2.-Germany proposes
to take prompt action to obtain in-
demnity in the Cannsmaba case. The
Spanish ambassador has been formally
notified hat th wAlship Geier has
been ordered to sail in the direction Of
Cuba to punish the insurgents who, it
is clt lined, burned German sugar re-
inely and murdered four persons.there
and to collect an indemnity, unless
Spain Furnishes the offenders promptly
and makes monetary compensation for
the damage done and the lives taken.
The Spanish ambassador has promised
70 do his utmost to comply with Ger
man demands.
BERLIN, April 2.-The German am
bassador at Madrid, Herr Won Radowit2,
reports to the foreign Office here that
the 81 anish royal family fears an ou'-
break unless the differences between
the United States and Spain are soon
settled. The Carlist movement is as
Stunning mere active form and the royal
family fears especially pronunca.
mento from General Weyler and the
military party. Everything is prepared
in the royal castles for fight. The boy
King, Alphonso, will be taken to San
Lucan de Barameda, an Andalusian
port, where yacht is kept ready for
sailing. The replies to the Queens
letter asking for the Intervention of the
European powers have been wholly un-
satisfactory.
PARIS, April 2.-There was an all
round weakness on the Boerse to-day.
AS result of the collapse Spanish fours
were offered by wholesale.
LONDON, April "A special dispatch
from Shanghai says that Ii Hung
Chang is likely to visit Europe in con.
nection with the cession of Port Arthur
to Russia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02
A Texas Tragedy.

WACO, Texas, April "A fight be-
tween W. G. Brann, editor of the Icono-
clast, and Capt. Davis took place last
night on the street, the weapons being
revolyers. Each of the combatants re-
ceived three bullets. Three non-com-
bstants were each slightly wounded.
Brsnn died from internal bleeding of
the lungs. Capt. Davis is suffering in
precisely the same way and his death
is expected at any moment. The par
ticular motive in this case was the ex-
traordinary attack by Brann in his
paper on the chastity of the students
at Baylor University, Waco, Texss.
Among the students at the university
were the two daughters of Capt. Davis.
When the two men met on the street
last night they had some words, drew
revolvers and firing of both followed
almost instantly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02

CONGRESSIONAL House of
Representatives yesterday evening pass
ed the naval appropriation bill and
adopted an amendment increasing the
number Of torpedo boats and torpedo
boat destroyefs to twelve of each class.
In addition, the bill provides for the
construction of three first. class battle
ships. Mr.. Underwood democrat of
Alabama) offered an amendment ap-
propriating 81 ,000,0 for the establish
ment of 8 government armor-plate fac'
tory. The amendment Yves ruled out
on point Of order. An amendment
to reduce the price cf armor plate to
$500 per ton was defeated. As finally
agreed to the bill carries 8 total OF oyer
S39,0OO,0O direct appropriations.
The resolution reported from the
Senate committee on foreign relations
for the acquisition of the islands in the
West Indies owned by Denmark was
withdrawn by Senator Lodge. There
was an animated debate in the Senate
in which some Senators intimated that
advantage had been taken Of the situe-
ton to press questionable proposition
in the hope that the Senate, in its patri-
otto desire to support the President at a
critical time, would consider it favor
ably without the regard TO its merits.
Both Houses adjourned till Monday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02

TIE Dingley tariff bill which, accord
ing to the prophesies of its supporters.
would so increase the customs revenue
that the government would soon have
money to burn, brought to the Treas
ury, during the month just closed, seven
million dollars less than the German
tariff bill did for March 1897. With q
war aud the ocean covered with pri'
vsteers, the receipts from customs would
amount to little or nothing, and the
people, who pay all the expenses OF the
government, would have their already
heavy burden increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 2. 1898

TIE NATIVE population of Cubs, not
the spaniards, as stated in yesterdays
Gazette, representing themselves as
constituting a majority of the people OF
that island, have petitioned the Presl-
dent of the United States to regard
their feelings in respect of his treatment
of Cuban affairs. They say that if let
alone, they will soon effect a great i'm
provement 10 those affairs, and that he
should not make the assertions of the
leaders of small minority of the people
there, the basis of his interference with
troubles between them and their dis
affected countrymen. They evidently
don't concede the claimed right of the
United States to supervise the affairs OF
the whole and entire western hem
isphere
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02
The pope Wants Peace.

BONE, April 2.-Vatican circles an.
nounce that Archbishop Keane, bishop
assistant at the pontiical throne, in the
name of the Pope, has sent to Arch
bishop Ireland the expression of the
desire of the Pope that chbshop Ire
land use his influence with Presi-
dent Mckinley in favor of q paciica-
tory attitude in the Cuban question. 1t
is explained that Archbishop ireland
was asked to do this because of his
friendship with President Mckinley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02

ARCHBISHOP KEANE's ToAsT.-Am-
basssdor Draper in Rome on Thursday
night entertained the Spanish ambassa-
dor among othsr guests at dinner.
Thursday Monsignor O'Connell gave q
banquet in honor of General Coils and
staff. The American and Spanish en-
hasses were present. Archbishop
Keane drank to the toast of peace amid
hearty applause. 1t is understood that
the Pope, who is extremely anxious to
maintain peace, highly approves the
pacific entertainments, and signi6ed his
pleasure thereat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-02

THE NEGRO debating society of Ches-
tertown, Maryland, after a prolonged
discussion on the question of what the
men of their race in the United States
should do in the proposed war with
Spain, decided that it would be better
for them to bide at home and let the
white men do the fighting. The negro
is as much interested in his own safely
as other people are in theirs, but his
Northern friends having made him
citizen, will see that he shall face his
full share of danger in the country's
wars