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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-12
. SHARP WAR TALK
INDUCED IN BY MEMBERS OF
BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS.

A Lively Tilt Between Senators Morgan
and AIlison-Senate Votes Down PrOpo-
sition for Improvement of Mobile Har-
bor-In the Honse Mr.. Lentz Makes .
Vicious Attack on HI President 8 Cuban
~PoIicy-BiH to Increase the Army Re-
committed
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

There was to have been a we'd
ding today at the First Presbyte-
rian church which did not come off,
owing to the fact that the con-
tracing parties are behind the
wreck, and can not reach the city,
but, the nuptials will be celebrated
as soon as they arrive, The con-
tracing parties are Mr.. Johnson OF
Ashdown, and Miss Wilson of Co.
Iumbus. They are related to each
other-being cousins, and the laws
of our state forbid marriages
where kin exist, hence they make
their pilgrimage to this city and
will marry over in Texas where
marriages of this kind are not for
bidder.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

The gravel haulers commenced
again yesterday to haul gravel on
Broad street and by the end of the
week, we confidently believe the
south half of the block now being
worked on will be finished up and
work will then begin on the north
half of the block.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

The East Side Council did not get
together a quorum last night,
and those present, had authority
only to fix another date for meeting
and they named the coming Friday
evening. Let there be full at
teudence.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

President Charles Glider of the
Southwestern telephone line, will
be here next Friday. He will be
met by ]. E. Farnsworth, of Dallas,
and 7. L. Powell of Little Rock.
they will make IA inspection OF the
lines in Arkansas & Texas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23
Tall Oaks from Little Acorns Grow

From a very snail business we
have grown with success.
How it happened
From the beginning we realized
that no business can reach perma.
nent success. unless conducted upon
A STRICTLY HONEST AND FAIR BASIS
In no line is this more applicable
than in the jewelry business. We
therefore adopted a trade mark, viz
Everything Guaranteed as Repre-
sented, " doing business on this basis
brought our success, We buy HON
EST goods as cheaply as QUALITY will
permit Our prices are beyond
competition. We make a speciality
of Diamonds, Fine Jewelry, Watches,
Clocks and Silverware. If you have
not traded with us, make a trial
purchase-you will become a regu
lar customer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

We hear of several more good
buildings to be erected in this city
soon. Among those contemplated
is large brick house on Front
street, to be used as a wholesale
grocery house, aud also, a building
on the Gun Club grounds to be used
as a novelty works. Our city grows
daily and we are proud of the rec
ord of improvements now being
made.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Pound master ]. T. Hurt has
resigned and Mr.. W. 7. Barber has
oeen appointed in his stead by
mayor Mullins, and is now the act
ing pound master.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

If you cannot spare the time from
your daily avocation to attend
some of our churches where ser.
vices are to be held, take to your
closet and give thanks on your
bended knees for the many fayors
you have received during the past
year.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Those who appreciate good dental
work will do we'll to call on DR.. Sims.
who has been located in Texarkana
about four years guaranteeing all
work, yet there has not been -four
filings returned broken down or
fallen out. Office over Palace
Drug Store. II 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Our old friend, Mr.. j, G. Hill oil
zama, Ark, who is here upon the
federal petit jury, made us an ap.
preoiated call this morning. AS
the years roll by, we are glad to
note that time deals gently with
him.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Do not fail to call on HuddlestOn
Bros, for nice edibles for Thanksgiy-
ing. Prices low as the lowest.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Patronize home industry by buy.
ing your Christmas fruit cake at
Kline's. 11-20
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Cultivated China Tea, the best
ever brought to Texarkana, for sale
by Lambeth h Yarbrough, sole
agents. Try it. 1923.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

For $l,00 you can get 5 gallons
Kerosene oil, with can thrown in, at
I. j. Hobgood's. Ill,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Ring up the Edwards Harness
company, phone No, II, when you
want to rent bicycles.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Federal court is still at WORK
upon the Law and Equity dockets-
Judge Rodgers having released the
petit jury until Friday for the pur-
pose.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Aunt Jemlma's Pan Cake Flour
Pure and Fresh.
109 Warwick-Moore Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Bring your job work to the TEX
ARKANIAN. We will give you the
best of printing, and guarantee
prices as low as any.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

We did not receive our mail from
the north today up to going to
press, but the Dallas News got in
lust the same and we get the latest
news from ITS telegraphic pages for
our afternoon paper.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

We had this week another ship
ment of high grade teas and coffees.
109 Warwick Moore Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Ho for Thanksgiving. Go to
Huddleston Bros, market-every
thing nice to eat,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Mise line of delicious fruit cake,
for the holidays, at Lambeth &
Yarbrough's. 1l-23.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Our merchants, those who engage
in catering to the children in laying
in stock Of holiday goods, have
commenced to display them in their
windows and on counters.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Shakespeare's complete works, il.
lustrated, l469 pages, $1,5O, at
Lemly's, ills
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

G. w. Knight and wife of Mena,
are in the city,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

The Edwards Harness company
make a speciality Of repairing har-
ness, saddles, bicycles, guns, pistols,
cash registers, typewriters, etc.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

William Maxwell of Shreveport is
here today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Postofice and banks will remain
closed tomorrow, on account OF
Thanksgiving, which is a'tnatlonal
holiday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

G. w, Longino Of Grumpy, Texas,
is the fellows name who had big
drove Of turkeys here yesterday.
His prices ranged from fifty cents
up. He found a ready sale for the
big fat gobblers,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

New stock, all kinds hardware at
bottom prices, at Hardin & Ben.
jamin. ll-20
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Seventeen pounds granulated
sugar for 81 at T. j. Hobgoods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

IF you want the best fruit cake
buy only of Kline, the baker. 1920
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

If you want the freshest and
cheapest groceries 90 to T, ]. Hob.
goods, 800 West Broad street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Many turkeys got their heads
chopped off today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Huddleston Bros, have turkeys,
o'possums, fine young porkers, fish,
oysters, celery etc, for Thankgiv-
ing. Can suit the most fastidlous
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Col. Asa Morgan, OF Eldorado,
Ark, is a visitor in the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Maj. ], D. BeardsIey of the La,
N. & S. Ry., which is in operation
between Mcneil, Arkansas, s, and
Bienville, Louisiana, was visitor
in the city yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

These freezes will make tender
plants in the open ground look like
they had been up against an Amer.
icau feet.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Comprehensive Teachers Bible,
large, clear type, leather bound,
silk lined, Illustrated aud with maps
81 25, at Lemly's. II l8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Hardin & Benjamin, the new
Texas hardware firm, can sell you
a steel range, cooking or heating
stoye, at bargain prices, Also
lamps and queensware, Giye them
trial. ll-20
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Do you hear those wedding bells
go ting-a-ling2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Thanksgiving will be observed by
many in our city tomorrow.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Eighteen pounds best rice for
81 at 7. ]. Hobgoods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
for $1.5O at Lemly's, the Pill Roller.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Remember that Kline, the steam
bakery man, will haye plenty OF
best fruit cake at lowest prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Another freeze up last night and
big frost this morning. If there
are any microbes around the city
the ice king has certainly cleaned
them out.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

The ladies of Minerva Hive held a
meeting this afternoon at their
hall.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

General manager r, M. Gillian of
the Pee Gee road was here yester-
day. He took a peep through the
offices of the Texarkana and Fort
Smith road before he departed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Twenty pounds of sugar for $l,00
at J. ]. Hobgood's. II 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

The Texarkana Carriage Co., are
Wholesale and retail dealers In
Buggies, Surreys, Phaetons,
Collars, Hames, Harness,
Farm Wagons, Log Wagons,
Sweat Pads, Hacks, Etc.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Weather has moderated.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Several weddings are on the tapis
tor the near future.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Al Sexton of Dallas, is here today
registered at the Benefited,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

t will be to your interest to see
the Edwards Harness company.
and get their prices on,saddles and
harness before purchasing else
where
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

p. G. Gates, manager Of the
mills at Eagle Mills, Ark, is in the
city today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Fruit cakes at Kline's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Miss Jessie Parkins will entertain
some of the visiting ladies of our
city tonight.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

There will be Thanksgiving SER
vices at Fairview church tomorrow
at II a, M, conducted by the pas
tor. Everybody inyited.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

We learn that the lullaby con-
cert was well patronized last night,
and the program as published was
faithfully carried out.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

County Judge Montgomery came
oyer yesterday to see the dog show.
OF course he was disappointed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Hon. P. A, Turner left Yesterday
for Mt. Vernon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Rev. w, A. Freeman left yester-
day on a business trip 10 Junction
City, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Drink "Value coffee" the best
medium price goods on the market.
Far superior to the cheap package
article. Warwick-MooreCo >,
109 Exclusive Agents,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Prayer services we're held last
night in the W. c. T. .. parlors,
with a very slim attendance.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

FoR RENT-One Ia room residence,
half block from Broad street; In
good repair. Also Office rooms over
my store,
1921 J. =. KLINE.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

SrRAYED. One blaze.faced, sorrel
mare, about 5 or 6 years old, brand.
ed L p on lett shoulder and p on
left Jaw. Reward to finder.
L. X, PERSONS,
II % 3t Garland City, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

In shelf hardware, sewer tiling,
etc, the new Texas hardware house
of Hardin & BENJAMIN, can suit you
in style and prices, II 20.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23
Everything
Guaranteed as
Represented.
For Sale

For Sale
At Park Beidler, residence known
as the ], T. King place, and other
houses and lots, For further par
ticulars apply to,
II l7-lm, W, Il. KELLEY.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

]. S. Ragland is getting IN his
holiday goods and has them all
opened up for inspection. A nice
line of wedding and birthday pres.
ents among them. He invites you
to step in and let him show you
through, 1924
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Have you a turkey for tomorrow
If not what is the matter of secur-
ing one from Huddleston Brothers.
They haye some big bronzed fellows.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Miller circuit court will convene
here next Monday. We learn the
new sheriff and his deputy, Mr.. lit
tie, have everything ready.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

CHAs. S. ERBER,
Jeweler,
LOG W. Broad st
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

Mr.,C, G, Stratton and wife, who
have been visiting relatives in the
city, leave today for their home in
Kentucky Visit to kinsman, Mr.,
A. Surgeon was an enjoyable one.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

OfiicerCulley will take the Chance
of his hfe tonight, it is said, and
we know he will capture a prize
worth more than all the tinkling
gold or flashing diamonds and we
congratulate him before hand,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-23

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 1898.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Fruit cakes at Kline's.
Weather has moderated.
Do you hear those wedding bells
go ting-a-ling2
William Maxwell of Shreveport is
here today.
G. w. Knight and wife of Mena,
are in the city,
Many turkeys got their heads
chopped off today
Eighteen pounds best rice for
81 at 7. ]. Hobgoods.
Twenty pounds of sugar for $l,O0
at j. j. HobgoodS. III 4
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
for $1.50 at Lemly's, the Pill Roller.
Hon. P. A, Turner left Yesterday
for Mt. Vernon.
Several weddings are on the tapis
tor the near future.
AL Sexton of Dallas is here today
registered at the Benefited.
Thanksgiving will be observed by
many in our city tomorrow.
Col. Asa Morgan, OF Eldorado,
Ark, is a visitor in the city.
Seventeen pounds granulated
sugar for 81 at T. ]. Hobgoods.
IF you want the best fruit cake
buy only of Kline, the baker. 1920
We had this week another ship
ment of high grade teas and coffees.
109 Warwick-Moore Co,
Aunt Jemlma's Pan Cake Flour,
Pure and Fresh.
109 Warwick-Moore Co.
Ring up the Edwards Harness
company, phone No. II, when you
want to rent bicycles.
Do not fail to call on HuddlestOn
Bros, for nice edibles for Thanksgiy-
ing, Prices low as the lowest.
Patronize home industry by buy.
ing your Christmas fruit cake at
Klines. l1-20
Shakespeare's complete works, il
lustrated, l46S pages, $15O, at
Lemlys, ills
Mise line of delicious fruit cake,
for the holidays, at Lambeth &
Yarbrough's. 1923.
For $l.00 you can get 5 gallons
Kerosene oil, with can thrown in, at
I. j. Hobgood's II /,
Ho for Thanksgiving. Go to
Huddleston Bros, market every
thing nice to eat,
Cultivated China Tea, the best
ever brought to Texarkana, for sale
by Lambeth h Yarbrough, sole
agents. Tryit. 1923,
New stock, all kinds hardware at
bottom prices, at Hardin & Ben.
jamin. ll-2O
Huddleston Bros. have turkeys,
o'possums, fine young porkers, fish,
oysters, celery etc, for Thankgiv-
ing. Can suit the most fastidious,
These freezes will make tender
plants in the open ground look like
they had been up against an Amer.
icau feet.
Postofice and banks will remain
closed tomorrow, on account of
Thanksgiving, which is a'tnational
holiday.
Bring your job work to the TEX
ARKANIAM We will give you the
best of printing, and guarantee
prices as low as any.
o, o o,arr'c'prcv4 4rr'urH
At a
Minimum of
Expense
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
THE ASSESSORS NJ ST ANSWER.

". II. DOUGLASS WANTS HIS TAXES IN MOUNT
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP REVIEWED.
The assessors Of Mount Pleasant Township
Westminster County. received orders yesterday TO
show cause at a special term Of the Supreme Court.
In White Plains on Saturday. December p. why
writ Of certiorari should not be granted for Il re-
view OF the assessment OF William II. Douglass
The property is situated at Prospect Hi, North
Tarrytov'n and consists Of thirty-One acres 1t was
assessed for &S $50 which Mr. Douglass says is ex-
cessive.
He purchased the property last July for 5000.
and asks that the assessment he reduced 20 that
figure In the petition for the writ il j. alleged that
tho whole assessment roll H. Illegal because OF the
fact that Michael J. Martin. the chairman Of the
Board Of Assessors. did not sign 1t. and the ndl-
vidual assessment Is invalid on the ground that II
Is made against resident while Mr.. Douglass Is
"A nom resident
Mr. Douglass brought similar action against
the village assessors Of North TarrytCwn last sum
mer but the BOARD Of Trustees at its last me- ting
adopted resolution authorizing its counsel *
Judge Mills. OF Mount Vernon. to settle IN" case
the basis asked. 1t is not thought That the
town assessors Will carry the case 10 the courts,
bat will compromise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
OBITUARY..
SIR WILLIAM ANDERSON.

Sir William Anderson. whose death on Sunday
IN ST. Petersburg January :, 1885. Though Brit
ish subject. he received his early education In his
native city studying In the Commercial High
School In 1919 he passed TO Kings College. London
where he pursued the course In applied sciences.
In 1851 he became pupil Of Sir William Fairbairn.
at Manchester. From 1855 to 1854 he lived in Dub
lin engaged chiefly In the construction OF bridges.
cranes and signals for railways. He also devoted
much attention to the theory OF diagonally braced
stitution OF CIV. Engineers OF Ireland Of which
body he became president In 1863.
In 1854 he removed to London, Joining the old
H.. OF Easton e. Amos. and built the great Firth
Iron Works on the Thames. In August. 1889. he
was appointed by the British Secretary Of State
for War the Director General OF the Royal ord
nance Factories which comprise the laboratory. the
carriage departments and the gun factory at the
factory at Waltham Abbey and the smal-arms fac
tories at Enfield and Birmingham. In the press
dispatches Sir William Anderson was mentioned
az "A part inventor Of cordite. IL appears however
WAS rather that OF patronage given by n govern
ment oficia to the inventions OF sucn men aS
Abel Dewar Maxim and Nobel 80 49,
Sir William Anderson was Il member OF the Cout-
ell Of the Institute Of Civil Engineers vice-presl
dent OF the Institute OF Mechanical Engineers ana
n v!cc-president OF the Society OF Arts: he con
tributed numerous papers to the puDilcati.ons ~
these societies Some OF his most important writ
ings were his lectures on "Hydraulics. on hydro
pneumatic Gun Carriages and on "The tonversioa
Of Heat Into Work He knighted In 1851. and
the University Of Durham conferred on MIN the
honorary degree Of d. I. L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
EDWIN F.. KNOWLTON'S WILL.
HE LEAVES MONEY FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
IN WEST UPTON. MASS

The will OF Edwin +. Knowlton. the weknown
straw goods manufacturer. who died by his
hand at the home OF his sister. In West Upton,
Mass. on October % last. has been admitted TO
probate by Surrogate Abbott. The bulk OF the
estate Is left to Nj Knowton's daughter. Mary
Countess Won Franchsn-Sierstor OF Lubchen
Scheseln. Germany. The executors are the Tesla
tors brother. Eben J. Knowlton. Of No 81 Remsen-
St. and Thomas A. Buffman. OF No ia Hicks-st.
Brooklyn.
The testator gives to the Countess Won Franchen-
sierstorn all his pictures and other personal prop
erty. except his gold watch and chain. which go
to his brother. George w. Knowton. He leaves
TO the Unitarian Church at West Upton. Mass.
5000. His sister. Charlotte a. Bachelor receives a
similar sum. Eben J. Knowlton is to receive $4,000
In lieu OF his commissions as executor and aso
the further sum OF $4,000 Thomas \. Buffrnan.
the second executor is TO receive $50" in lieu OF all
commissions. The Knowlion home. at Columbia
Heights and Pierrepont-st., Brooklyn. and NcVJ
are given 10 the Countess
The will provides for the payment OF $4,000 to
library. plans for the establishment OF which were
made time ago The residuary estate Is left
to the Brooklyn and Franklin Trust companies as
trustees. the income TO 20 TO the Countess Won
Franchen Sierstorn during her lifetime. and AZ her
death the income Is to go her children. II she
dies without issue, then the sum Of $4,000 is to
be paid TO her husband and $4,000 to the town
OF Upton for the benefit of the public schools. and
S5OM 10 the same town for the relief Of the poor.
The remainder OF the estate IL to 90 10 the
tors ncphews and nieces. share and share alike.
except that the share of the children Of Daniel V
KnoWlton Is TO be double that of the others. TIE
Will was admitted TO probate on the written con-
sent of the Countess Won Franchen- Sierstorn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

DR. Nathan s. King died on Sunday az his nome
No 1853 Riverdae-ave.. Yonkers. He was seventy
four years old and was born at Fishk. y. Y. Ha
was graduated from Williams College In 1852 FOR
many years he practised medicine. first IN New
York and then In New-Jersey. In 1864 he moved
to Mot; Haven. and In active practice there
for twenty -four years. While there 1t being then
the Annexed District. he for nine years presi-
dent Of the Board of Education. and was treasurer
Of the Republican Association. For tweniy-thrce
years ne was an elder in the Mott Haven Reformed
Church. .
was an elder In the First Reformed Church, ana
later one OF the organizers and elders also treas
low-s;. He was treasurer Of the Chassis OF West
chester FOR four years. Or King was twice mar
rci. He had two chiidren-thc Rev. James klils
a minister Of The Reformed Church. who died twelve
years apo and Mrs l.. ". /. Norris. OF Newly ork
City The latter and widow survive him. The
funeral will be held this afternoon at his home at
z o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
MAJOR THOMAS W. b. HUGHES.

Major Thomas W. Is. Hughes. who was we'll
known stock broker In this city for many years
died in Philadelphia Sunday from pneumonia.
which developed from bronchial troubles. For sew
craI months he had been under medical treatment
n; Werncsville. Penn.
Major Hughes was about sixty years old. and
was "A MEMBER OF wel-known English family
When sixteen years old he came TO this country
At the outbreak Of the eva War he Joined the 'th
badly wounded at the battle Of Newbcrn. y. g,
he captured Confederate flag and for mis- gal
lantry brcyeted major. He served until the
end Of the war and then joined the Navy. About
1870 he returned to civil HE. He made and lost
large sum OF money by speculations in Wall street
About 800 he engaged In the He insurance ous1-
Major Hughes fond Of hunting. and was the
founder of the Blooming Grove Park cub, PIKE
County Penn. He connected with the Park
Department. .,
Major Hughes was member OF the Union
League the I.otos md the Army and Navy clubs
and OF the ST. Georges Society II this city, be-
siles the Union LeAgLe Ciub OF Phadephia.