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The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

The Rogers Democrat so idol izes Gov. Jones that it last week refused to publish an ar ricle written by a Democratic citizen of that town mildly criticising the governor. Is not private in the ranks of the Democracy as much enti tied to a hearing as Gov. Jones or body else!
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

The Rogers Democrat in forms THE NEWS that it has no apology to offer for being sloppy on Gov. Jones. We are really glad to learn that the Democrats conscience is clear and that it is prompted bypnrely unselfish motives. Didn't know but what the edi tor of that paper had been promised a captaincy with the volunteers, or something of the kind. you know.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

While SampS ,n seems to be in favor with those in authority there is no question but what SrEl-y is the most p,pl'ar with the masses.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Little Rock people are en- deavoring to have one or more regiments of volunteer troops garrisoned at Fort Logan II. Roots near that city.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26
CAvITE, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
 July Is. 1898.

JULY 16, 1898.
 Yesterday morning we sighted the Philippines and at noon gun boat { (Boston) came out and met us. All day yesterday and today We travelled along about three miles from shore, and this eve at 4 o'clock we arrived in the harbor of Manila. We were glad to get here and they were glad to see us.
 Dewey destroyed Cavite, q small city and fort, but has not touched Manila, as she is we'll fortified. While l am writing 1 can look six and halt miles across the bay and see Manila. It is on one side of the bay and CavIte on the other. They are eIght miles apart. We can see the sunken battle ships of Soain that Dewey sank for them. We can see all kinds of shIps in the harbor-every nation Is represented here.
 We do not know what we will do yet, or when We will capture Ma
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Maj. A. $. Cabell died re gently at his home at Charles ton, Ark. He was a soldier in the Confederate army and was n brother of "Old Tige."
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26
Returning Soldiers.

Cal. Smith, Harry Cottrell and Frank Wood, members of Co. F came Tn Monday from Chickamanga on a thirty days fnllough on account of sick ness. Geo. R. Hard ana Bass Poisal arrived Tuesday.
 They are ot the opinion that the two Arkansas regiments will soon be sent to Little Rock and mustered out of service.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Haven't we had enough of Hobson for awhilel Let's give him, and the people who are forced to read about him, a rest
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Boil worms are sad 10 be ruining cotton in Southern Texas.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

There was a big naval pa rade in New York harbor the other day by the ships under Admiral Sampson for the edifi- cation of the people of the me
 tropolis. The Texas and the St. Paul were lylng in the har- Dor and the former was sig naled by Sampson to joil in the parade but DO attention was paid the latter. The St. Paul is com manded by Capt. Sigsbee, of the III fated Maine, and Admiral Sampson is again the target for severe criticism
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

The notorious K. o. Gould was arrested at Little Rock a few days ago on the charge ot an attempted criminal assault upon a fourteen year old girl Gould Is lhe editor of disrep utable newspaper at Little Rock and was indicted some months ago on the charge of sending obscene matter through the mails. If all that is said of the man is true his proper place is in the care of the war den of the State penitentiary.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Don't think because youth is blooming idiot that he is the flow CT of the family.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Dr. Miles NERVE PLAs-ERs cure RHTUNIA- TISM. WEAK BACKS At druggists, only 25c.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26
H. A. DAILY. Special Agent.

and if he wants an office may he he more successful than some of his neighbors.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

" VIZ v ~11 I1E ) the surprise of all"
 Dr. Miles Remedies arc sold by all drug gists under Q positive guarantee. first bottle benefits or money re- funded. Book on dis eases of the heart and nerves free. Address.
 DR. MILES MEDICAL
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Prof G. W. stuckey. of Springdale, is renewing old Gc- quaintances in Johnson to day.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26
ssSa4ad Her life. ?

NNRs JOHN WALLET. of Jefferson IVn Wis, than whom none Is more h1shiy A esteemed or widely known, writes. Tn 1890 had severe attack of LaGrippe and at the end of four months, in spite of all physicians. friends and good nursing could do. my lungs heart and nervous system were 50 completely wrecked. my life was de- spaircd of. my friends Ewing me up. could only sleep by the use of opiates. My lungs and heart pained me terribly and my cough was most aggravating. l could not He ln one position but a short time and not on my
 left side at all. My husband brought me pr. Miles Nervlno and Heart Cure and be- gan taking them. When had taken hall bottle of each I was much better and contin- uing consistently took about dozen bot tlcS nn nd was cnrr nlnf nlv restored to health to
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26
!: FroIl, "0ur Moys''
%<eEEESexeEfEEeEEEEEkeEEs

Letters written hv 2. E. Lininger to his parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. Lin inger, at this place.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Use Dr Niles NERVE PLAsTERS for SPINAL,
 WEAKNESS. All druggists sell 'em for Pc
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Henry Inman, the new star in the galaxy of biolclists, is forging to the front with the "ploftsh." /"
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Quite a number went to Flu reka last Sunday.
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26
 News Notes
 and Comment.

A,n.r..::
The Springdale news., 1898-08-26

Where are the old correspondents
 Who wrote for TIE NEWS years ago. When We, just kid" here at Johns n Made our bow as Mulkeepmo?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29

yestIgatIons. Louis p. Boardman, the
junior counsel for Durrant who APPEARED
before the United States supreme court In
Washington n half hour before Dnrrant
was executed and made an argument In
behalf OF the condemned man. Is thorough-
ly impressed with Durfants Innocence. Hs
WIS not In the case on It's jury trial. and
it was not until after the case reached the
court OF appeals that he was engaged. But
he knew Durrant Intimately, and for the
sake OF the boys father and mother. as
well as for the sake OF Justice. VIII perse-
we're In his efforts to prove Durrants In
nocenee. After hearing Mr.. Boardmap's ar
gunent, finished A. 1925, the court retired
to consult and nj three minutes after l
decided that the writ OF hnbeas corpus ask
ed for bedenicd Our paper--the San Fran
cisco Call--had n through wire waiting
from the capitol building lin which the
United States supreme court IL located) 10
tho Calls business office on Marxet street.
San Francisco, where n great crowd was
congregated before the bulletin board.
cipher or signal had been prearraiged, and
at 1903 y. m. the single word Hang was
flashed over the wires TO the Call. ana
reached there In fifteen seconds. This Is
said by experienced telegraphers TO be the
most rapid transmissioD ever accomplished
between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
oEErcERs INSTALLED.

There was an interesting meeting OF
the Ladies of the Maccabees at Red allen 5
hall Thursday evening. Refreshments were
served and officers for the ensuing tenn
were Installed.
The following were installed: Past lady
commander, Mrs. e. II. Eyersberg: lady
commander. Mrs. Matilda Epstein; lieu
tenant commander. Mrs. Lizzie Murphy;
record keeper. Mrs. ID. Jansen; finance
keeper, Mrs. Sophia Heine: chaplain, Mrs.
Brazoria q. Davis; lady sergeant. MISS
Emma Busse; mistress alarms, Miss Kittie
Williams; sentinel. Miss Annie Miller;
picket. Mrs Carrie Rankin.
A few days ago Wallace JaZwack, n young
man, while clearing land in Woodward
creek bottom, carried shotgun out with
him, and In endeayoring to hang II I'd In a
tree for safe keeping while ne was at work.
the gun was discharged and the load en-
tered his side and plowed across his
stomach inficting a dangerous wound. Dr.
Becker was summoned TO attend him and
at last accounts he was still alive with
some chance for his recovery.
A dynamite explosion ut 3eaunicr Bros
shop this morning caused nomentary
alarm In the vicinity until 1t was learned
that II had been made purposely to loosen
rock crusher shaft.
The Gaze OF the State VS.. H.. Hiirtgtlck.
charged with obstructing q public road,
tried in the county court Thursday resulted
IN his conviction and fine Of $40 being
assessed.
The infant OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Booker died at their home near Gay Hill
Wednesday and was buried Thursday.
The switch engine and crew Yhirh has
been doing service here has been taken of
and left Thursday night for Tsnple. Their
servieeg here VIII be dispensed with until
fall.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
THE FEMININE OBSERVER.


Affection Is more matter OF habit than
OF sentiment, horrid as this may sound.
The only evidence OF good taste some
men show is in their selection Of their
wives.
Hats composed entirely OF vioeis or &C.
ranium blooms are much seen ut the thea
ters.
Isn't Il strange how you can stron\ly dis
like the perscna of whom you on,A were
inordinately fond.
Rouge Is never excusablc, but 1t Is cs-
pecially to be condemned when young
woman adopts the practice
The sentiment. "Fine feathers make fae
birds" should be changed to. Fine foath-
ers make finc hats" nowadays
The American girl of this generation
has two wonderfully attractive possessions
lovely hair and beautiful teeth.
IT always happens that where the crowd
longest on the street you run into either
Your best friend or your worst enemy.
Some hats marked. "Cut IN half" would
be much more tempting II they had 10
very truth succumbed 10 some such opera
ton.
The note OF indeclsion In dress tbnse
days tells very plainly Of the extraordinary
weather we have been having this wln,rr
Is II proper we wonder for men TO wear
tan shoes all winter long, II seems awiully
inapropos yet as some very swell men do
IL II must be all right.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
nLANrnEn ooNFEssIoN.
Durranrs Attorney stiiI Invcstigat-
Ing the Mutter.

Ing the Matter.
Fort Worth. Texas, January 2s,-Mr. O..
C. Carlton, Washington correspondent OF
the San Francisco Call was In Fort Worth
yesterday.
He stopped over here for few hours
on his way to Meridian. Bosque county, 10
investigate the facts OF the suicide and
Bianthcr's alleged confession. made IN Me-
ridian fall, that he committed tho Emanuel
church murders for which Durrant was
convicted and hanged.
"Singulariy enough" said MIR. Carlton,
while there Is a most positive conviction
In the minds OF California and San Fran
cisco people IN particular that Durrant was
guilty I have observed that in the East
thcyc is very general opinion OF doubt
expressed as TO his guilt.
'The alleged confession Of Joseph ".
Bianther. who murdered Mira, Langfcldt.
fled 10 Koppef1. Texas, was arrested and
committed suicide IN the Meridian Jail, Was
not given much credence 10 California. and
the governor refused TO grant fepfieye on
this account But am informed that Dull
rants attorneya although they failed 10
save their client from the gliiows. are de-
termined TO pursue their Investigations
They are firmly impressed with the belief
that an innocent man has been executed,
and although II might not seem 10 be OF
Advantage TO them TO establish the fact
OF DuIrant's innocence. now that no has
been convicted and banged, they are, nevef-
theless, determined TO continue their IN.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
BRENNAN BUDGET.
Recovered Damages for Election
from Train.

Recovered Damages for Election
from n Train.
Brennan. Texas. January 2S. Tho case
of Henry Clay VS.. the Houston and Texas
Central railway was on trial in the county
court Friday. 1t is n suit for damages
brought by plaintiff for alleged election
from one of defendants trains. Clay tts-
lifted that he was en- route from Chappell
Hill to Bellyille to visit his sister, who
was sick. He went TO the depot and asked
the agent for ticket rendering a silver
dollar to him for It. The agent could not
make the change He waited n while and
then applied again for y ticket. hut still
was unable to get 1t because Of tho lack
of change. lie then got on the train and
borrowing a nickel from n travelling COM
panon he rendered the exact amount. 80
cents, to The conductor. He saws the con-
ductor refused to accept the money and
demanded another dime Of him. as he had
TO pay 4 cents mile Or 40 cents, on ac-
count nj not having a ticket il5 protested
and TIE conductor elected him rom the
train to his great shame an modification.
as there were IA number OF peopie who saw
him put off. He walked back to Chappell
HILL He saws he did not nav the conductor
the extra 10 cents because he knew n ticket
to Brennan from Chappell Hill was worth
30 cents and he thought the railroad man
was trying to heat him out of a dime. The
amount sued for was $1,000 and the jury
rendered a judgment for $50 A motion
for new trial was overruled and notice
of appeal given.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
Houston Built Steamer Has Been
DAILY Registered.
FIRST OF A NEW LINE TO BE BUILT,
Mr.. Lee Denies that Roscnthal liz to
he HIS chief Dcputy-Wants
10 lie Inspector

Galveston, Texas. january 2S.--The new
stern wheel steamboat Naomi. reccntl3
completed at Houston, arrived yesterday
afternoon for the purpose of being meas
ured at the custom house. getting out her
States Inspectors OF steam vessels for this
district. Messrs. l.. c. Hcrschberger aud
Robert G. Murray, which was done today.
The Naomi is 60 feet in length from stem
to stern. IA feet breadth OF beam and 4
feet depth OF hold. She is about 20 tons
burthen.
She was designed and her hull was part
~ built on Chocolate bayou by Langtord
Bros. OF Houston, who are experienced
ship builders. She is built of oak and the
very best OF Texas pine, and Ia the first
of the new boats which win compose the
coast country steamboat line, plying be-
tween Houston and Galveston and In adia-
cent waters, and she was christened Naomi
after the daughter of one OF tho owners,
Mr.. Il. J. Johnson of Alvin. The other own
ers are Langford Bros, and c. A. Johnson
of Topeka, Kan. and the cost of her con-
strucuop was $4,000.
She is a stern wheeler and her powerful
twin engines We're made by Stopple a Ries
VI tiuuStun, lHey were accepted by the
owners, who. after the trial trip. pro-
nounced them perfect and capable OF pro-
ducing a much higher rate of speed tran
was called for by the contract.
The Naomi left Houston at o'clock
Wednesday afternoon ON her trial trip.
and her performance on Buffalo bayou was
all that could be desired, not the slightest
defect appearing in the vessel Y maclin-
cry. The officers OF the new boat are Tom
Moore of Galveston, captain, an espe-.
rienced steamboat man; samuel l.. David
son. engineer; Fred Mernec fireman; AM
drew Kennedy, mate: John n. Magee, deck
hand, and p. Corrgan. carpenter. The now
boat will be placed In service immediately.
and many of her trips viii be made on
Chocolate bayou, which is navlgablc for
nearly fifty miles. The little craft was
locked at the Twenty seventh street pier
this morning, where she was visited by n
number of old steamboat men, who were
loud in their praises of her,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
MARRIED HALF A CENTURY AGO.


lis. who Is the eldest daughter Of
Mrs. Sloan. the eldest daughter OF MIR. and
Mrs. a. A. Black. there are three other
children. Archie Terry and Miss Kate. all
living n this city
The reception and anniversary took place
NJ the old hotne nlscc near the city and
WAS attended BY members OF the family
only, numbering some seventy people In all.
pne hundred Invitations were sent out to
relatives exclusively and today 500 an
ncuncements were mailed out.
Mt. and Mira. Black have lived happily
together ell these years and they and their
families have enjoyed, as rule. good health
and have prospcrcd In worldly goods to a
Reasonable extent. Mr.. A. A. Black is a
and his wife 10 wears old. 1t Is seldom
that couple enjoy the distinction and
great pleasure OF this happy and worthy
pair. in that they and their offspring.
with two exceptions. are living and are
well and prosperous
The best wishes OF n great number OF
friends attend the old people IN this joyous
occasion and hopes for many succeeding
anniversaries of the wedding day are be-
spoken for them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29

oration of the golden wedding Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. a. Black in this city yesterday
was notable event. for the happy and
estimable old couple have host OF per-
sonal friends in Temple and Bell county
generally.
Mr.. Archie A. BLACK was married to
Miss Margaret Mcfarland January 81. 1s4S.
IN Newton county. Mississippi. and moved
to Texas on December % 1858. ANA to Bell
county in 1870. The family have lived IN
quarter Of mile OF Temple ever s:nce.
lhey have FIVE living sons and two daugh-
iefs; Inc sons being Messrs. IL. G., j. c..
H. a., ID. y. and l.. D.. and the daugh-
tiers being Mrs. e. H. Lang of Calvert
ami Mrs. William Wight of Sweetwater.
All the sons reside in Tempe aad are
prosperous business men. There are twen-
~ grandchildren. OF she gr;ndcni,dren
Mrs. j. Il. 1antis, wife Of Hon. J, e.
fantis, State senator from McLennan coun-
". is the eldest. while the Youngest is the
months old son. Eugene Allen. of Mr..
and Mrs. d. A. Black. BESIDES Mrs. YAM
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
CONDENSATION SUIT.

The appeal Of the Sabine and East Texas
ailroad from the damages awarded by
commissioners appointed to condemn a
Tossing for the Gulf and Interstate was
piled in the county court this afternoon
md the entire afternoon was consumed by
t.W!ers In the argument of demurrers. In
le meantime the Gulf and Interstate peo-
RI say they will not attempt to replace
90 track torn up by employees of the Sa-
pine and East Texas yesterday afternoon
n permission of County Judge Gray until
Inis appeal is decided. If the decslon is
sGable TO the Genii, attorneys for that
paa VIII make a motion to dissolve the
yalunction granted the Sabine pnd East
t1as Yesterday, and il successful the Sa-
ne and East Texas switches will again
built
me charges of contempt on which Super
u'sauent De Young, Yardmaster Mlcauley
aa contractor Coaie of tho Sabine and
- feXas were arrested last night ut The
us'ahee OF ian employee of the Gulf and
ka,sistate We're not pressed today and when
F1liea Will doubtless be dismissed.
county Judge Gray this afternoon dis
I,ea the Injunction granted the SABINE
Ind East Texas against the Gulf and In
lsslate yesterday afternoon, but the latter
Iaou Is not authorized TO tear up any tracks
lnished.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
Childrcn ami syNcr,hcrr,..

often wonder II mothers of little daugh-
tiers appreciate what they arc doing when
they jest with them about their "little
sweethearts' aud "beaux" asks writer
tn Harpcrs nazaar There is 80 mucn OF
this kind OF talk that the clcar-rycd lis
tener si1ikens In the hearing. While boys
aud girls are young they should bio COM
rades. playmates. friends; hut the posi-
bility OF a tenderer relation existing should
never for moment enter tho heads OF the
innocent children.
When Mabeis mother speaks OF 1g-ycar-
old Jack as her beau" and the litt!o
girl flushcs with observation-disclosures or
With anger tho irroparable wrong has
been done. She will never again regard
Jack ms tho jolly boy who was great fun
The bloom has already begun 10 tome of
the peach. Tho longer boys and Girls arc
kept in ignorance OF the fact hat they
can DO anything but dear friends the hap
pier they will be. They can not help know
ing that grown men and women love and
arc given in marriage, but tho ''gipwn-up',
period seoins very far of TO thcm. and
those who love them should keep them
children as long MS possible. They can lie
children but once.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
Goop GovERNMENr cI1lR.

The Good Government club will meet at
the opera house tomorrow night to hear the
report of the committee appointed to solicit
members. Petitions which have been cir
culated for members to sign contain
pledge that each signer viii vote for the
nominees of the white. primaries, whether
the said signer votes in the said primaries
or not, and as nearly 800 names are already
ON the list, the success of the movement
is assured. Tho executive committee of
the Citizens club has not yet met for the
purpose of calling primaries, but they Will
doubtless announce their intention at the
meeting tomorrow night. All members OF
the club and those who wish to become
members are requested 10 be present.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
nENEFIT ORCHESTRA.


local talent of Beaumont will tomorrow
ghi give concert at the Windsor hotel
kbne Pass, for the benefit of the Sabine
hes Cemetery association. The concert Will
under the management of Professor OFT,
iss Milan and Mrs. f. A. Hyatt ana the
togramme which will be rendered is as
3llows.
Misunderstanding, Noon and Night.
Van Suppe
| Mrs, Hyatt, Miss Fuller, Prof. Oi;.
eadng-Tom Sawyers Love Affair.
.................... Miss Lillian Hyatt
,omance--Ctarinet solo. Prof. Oft
3ther trio-The Bell in the Valley.
Misses Crawford and Bacon, Mrs. Hyatt
yeading-Selected ............ Miss Milan
azonetta-Piano solo ................
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Miss Sadie lacon
focal solo-Ever Since When. Ida urme
Miss Fuller.
iano, zithers and mandolins- Day
Of Triumph
Miss Fuller, Mrs. Hyatt, Misses
Bacon, Crawford and Hyatt.
[iolin soio-Selected. PROF. Oft
Reading lin costume)-Hagar Miss Milan
Iiolin and zither-Klange and der
Heimat -. Prof. Oft and Mrs. IIyutt
Peading lin costume)-Sarah's Reply
70 Hagar .................. Mrs. Milan
Grenade 1.-TWO zithers and Two man
doilns) ............ ...............
Miss Bacon, Mrs. Hyatt, Misses
Crawford and Hyatt.
|ano solo-Gems of Scotland. Mrs. Hyatt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
Thc Ne,.est irnl,.

The newest fan is n revival of the old
time Vatican style. in small sizes. The
designs, painted on satin, silk. sause aud
Honiton lace. are among Tho mere eS-
pensiye, but even those on tho cheaper fans
are often exquisite The fan has the Hc"nc
with the figures and flower gardens green
trees and tinted skies 80 familiar 10 Wat
tenu style. painted on the face. ana the
clouds. trees and grecnsward reproduced
on tho back, only emitting the figures and
flower beds. Then there Ia u tiny Wat
tcai medallion. set in the midst Of most
exquisite sprays of mignonette. clusters of
yinlets. with here and there daintily
colored butterfly or a bespangled diagon-
fly. An Empire fan Is shown OF black.
red, white or dark green giluze, with lace
figures and designs over it, outlined with
tiny spangles, which catch the reflection
CT lights and throw out irideacent lays Gs
they arc waved to and fro.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-29
show ms to Your yiusband.

This 10 hint for husbands. Tho one
who is TO stand for an illustrlous example
is very unusual specimen. even among
the usual run of very good husbands. on
every anniversary OF the marriage OF the
happy couple. the husband, who IS Inclined
TO believe that he WAS u very fortunate
man on the day of tho original celrbrn,ian,
makes his wife handsome preseat. This
is not SO unusual; many ordinary fnstaiids
do that. Hut this most remarkable man
considers the day OF the mouth on whch his
wedding took place one TO be remembered,
and on It's arrival cach month there Is
always some pretty remembrance FOR his
fortunate wife. II has become so much OF
a celebration that even the small boy OF
the family. who is old enough to npprcci-
ate the value OF gifts. insists row On his
share Of the joyousncss OF tho occasion. aud
must have am "anny''--annivarsar
eut toO