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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

The Columbian society, composed
of a number of our leading Catho-
lie citizens, were rendered a banquet
last night by half a dozen members
of the association. Some outsiders
were invited, among the number
being a representative from each
newspaper of the city. Right here
we plead that engagements pre-
viously made kept us from being
present. We learn, however, that
some thirty members of the Colum-
bian association with invited guests
did assemble and a delightful even
ing was spent, John w. Mayher
acted as toastmaster and responses
we're made by ]. W. Stuart, editor
of the Courier; Hugh Cory, of the
Big Pine Lumber company, and G.
C. Dorian, of the Texarkana Hard
ware company Many impromptu
speeches were made, some being
said to have been gems of thought
and lofty sentiment. The evening
concluded with a nice supper and
all present were delightfully."- enter.
tanned.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

When Senator Hanna & Co. gets
done working the rabbit foot on
those bond spectators by putting
out reports one day that there will
be war, thus running values down
and having an agent buy up all
stocks that are active, and the next
day tell the country that peace is
assured, running the bonds up again
and selling, they will commence to
rob the government by buying and
specializing in coal by the same
kind of tactics. We need another
explosion in this country and Mark
Hanna & Co. should form the center
OF that part of the mine the most
active.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Old newspapers at TEXARKANIAN
Office 25 cents per hundred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
VIRGINIA CONTESTS.
Much slower Reaching Conclusions
Than Was Expected.

WASHINGTON, ID. G. Feb. 2.-Spe-
cial.-The Thorp vs.. Epes case which was
To have been debated in the House this
week will not come up, it is thought be-
fore week after next
When Congress assembled last Deem
her il was said i'm Election Committee
circles that an Of the contested cases
would bee disposed of by the middle OF
February. Now ii seems that the last
Of the three Virginia cases will be pend
ing when this session closes.
The subcommittee on the Wise VS.
Young case expects to hold its first meet
ing next Saturday.
Judge r. II. Cardwell spent two days
here this week as the guest OF Senator
Martin.
Mrs. W. W. Henry. Mrs. James Lyons
Jr. Mrs. James Y. Patterson. and Mrs.
Ben. Purcell are here attending the
Congress Of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution.
Mr.. c. f. Buck. Of Richmond was reg
istered at the National to-day, but lett
for home this afternoon. Mr.. j. T.
Bailey. OF Richmond, Is registered at the
Metropolitan.
Captain W. ". Cobbs. Of Virginia re-
Gently appointed consul 10 Colon, vice
W. W. Ashby. deceased. will shortly be
confirmed ard will leave for his post
about the LIST of April.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
THE RAILROAD
COMMISSIONS.
Reduce Passenger Fares on First and
Second Class.
ONE VOTE AGAINST THE CUT
The State Alliance Opens n Store to
Sell Their Goods-No More Cloth
or Clothing to be Issued to
the state Guard.

RALEIGH. y. c., Feb. 22-special.--
Everything here is still on the alert, as
possibly elsewhere. for news regarding
the chances of war with Spain. Sever
al young men here were so enthused that
they left here Sunday night to 90 on
board the training ship at Norfolk for
three years.
To-day the commission reduced the
passenger rates even more than 1t was
expected. The rates are now. as reduced
to-day. 2Ik cents for first class and
cents for second. Commissioner Abbott
voted against this reduction. The COM
mission also construed the law regarding
the free pass as against the editor, stan
correspondents or newspaper men in any
capacity. II also says that attorneys not
actually employed by the road for a GER
tain sum cannot have free transportation.
The Board Of Commissioners orders COL
Andrews and others to appear before the
Commission March 18th The board then
adjourned until that date.
ALLIANCE STORE.
The Wake County Farmers Alliance
have decided 20 open here a store for the
sale of the State Alliance shoes, made az
the Alliance Shoe Factory at Hillsboro.
Mr. W. ". Ashe. of the State Geologi-
cal Survey. has gone to Southern Pines to
examine the extent Of the big forest fires
that ragged there last week.
1t is disappointment that no news as
10 the decision Of the United States SUI
preme Court on the North Carolina Rail-
afsr.. a
here last night. Governor Russell con-
siders that this delay means victory for
his commissioners. Caldwell and Pearson.
The State Democratic Executive COM
mittee met tonight at the Marlboro
House. The time and place for the state
Democratic Convention TO meet and the
pan for the next campaign We're ques-
tions before the committee.
MILITARY ORDERS.
Quartermaster-Gener Harrell has is
sued circular to the State Guard. noti-
tying them in the future no cloth or un-
derclothing can be issued to the compa-
MES.
Senator Butler spent Sunday here the
guest of Governor Russell
Washington birthday was only OBJ
served here by the closing of the banks.
the pOstoffice. Except Sunday hours) and
the flying of the flags on the Capitol
The sales Of fertilizer tags so far this
season are about Il per cent. less than
they We're last season. so says the secre-
tary of the Board of Agriculture
IN CASE OF WAR.
In case a call should be made for troops
the plan that would be pursued would be
10 call men who have served in the
guard before, and consequently who are
drilled and TO increase the number of
companies 10 a regiment from eight 10
twelve with one hundred men in each
company. This would give 4,s0O men.
The Governors Guard of this city can
put i'm 80 men. The naval reserves
would be increased 10 500 and mustered
into the United States service by the
Navy Department while the War De-
partment would receive the land forces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
WILL WE'D THIS EVENING.
Mr.. j. 8. Moore, Jr., and Miss Minnie
Cardwell will be Married.

Announcement IS made OF the marriage
this evening of Miss Minnie CardWell'
the charming niece Of Mr.. John Adams
If No. 1908 east Broad street, TO Mr.. }. >.
Moore. Jr.. q member of the firm OF D.
:. Moore & CO., the well-known -FOUR
teenth street grocers
The wedding will take place at 6:D
o'clock at the Second Baptist church,
Rev Dr. Smith officiating and assisted
bv Rev. DIR. Goodwin, OF St. John
church.
Mr.. w. o. Moore a brother or the
groom will officiate as best man and
Miss Cunningham, Captain Frank cum
ninghams daughter. will be maid OF
honor.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal pair will leave for a two weeks
trip to New York. Returning they will
take nm TEMPORARY residence az the
groom's home. No. 2209 east Broad street.
Miss Cardwell is formerly OF Column
bia :. G..
Miss Emma Louise Gilderseeve of Bal
timorc and Mr. Gardiner Martin Lane OF
Boston will be married on the eth oil
March in Christ church. Baltimore. MISS
Gildersleeve is we'll known in this city
Miss Agnes Hoen OF Baltimore who
enjoys "A wide circle Of friends here was
married at the home OF her parents
''Westermold. In Baltimore, Yesterday
morning TO DR.. Paul Gibier a successful
oracticing physician Of New York.
After the ceremony the bride and groom
left for Or. Gibiers country home. just
outside OF New York, where the honey
moon will be spent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
TRAIN WRECKlNG CASE.
The Evidence Against Robert j. Ham
iIton Entirely Circumstantial.

FAIRFAX c. H.. VA, Feb. Especial.
The county court has been occupied for
two days in the trial OF Robert J. Ham
ilton. accused Of attempting to wreck a
Chesapeake and Ohio express train on the
night on December Is. 1897, by changing
the switch and thereby running the train
on spur track, which ends at a steep
enbarkment.
All the evidence is now I'm and the pris-
oner's fate IS IN the hands of the jury
The evidence against him is all purely
c'rcumstantial and the jury 50 far has
failed 10 agree.
Although a large number Of witnesses
mad been summoned for the prisoner none
were put on the stand The prisoner him
self testified. and admitted being at the
station when the train ran into the spur
track. He protested that ne had been
asleep on the bench in the station shed.
but two witnesses testified that the dust
was thick on the bench a day or two
afterwards.
\ cOlored boy named William T. Dixon
said that he was at the station and look
ed into the shed shortly before the acct
dent and there was no one there The
court has adjourned until Tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock when their verdict
II one Is agreed upon by that time will
DC given to the. court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
DON'T BREAK DOWN.
80 Many Men and Women DO When u
H. Entirely Needless.

Strong men often die early. not be-
cause their vital forces are exhausted,
out because they abuse their powers
waste their energies and break down
their constitutions. Hence. careful pco-
pie often live long. while people who are
robust but rash go down TO early graves
But strange as II may seem, many men
and women by adopting the right means
nave been able 20 overcome dangerous
ailments that would have killed the
strongest man. with care they have
eventually gained a remarkable Scgree
OF health and vigOr. Some interesting
examples of this fact have recently come
to light, among which are the follow'us;
Miss Anna Maxey. 70 South Soion,
Onto, recently said: Il suffered from
nervous prostration. indigestion, and
sleeplessness following q spell Of sick
ness until my life was despaired OF.
took the best tones my physicians could
prescribe without receiving tho least
benefit. Finally. he advised me- 10 take
a course Of Dufys Pure Malt Whskev.
1 did so. and am now able % cat we'll,
sleep well. and am rapidly gaining
strength"
Mr.. j. NJ. Gaverick, Of Harrisburg. Pa.
SAYS: For several years i was in very
bad health. as my work is very combining
and do not get enough exercise 20 digest
my food. BY taking Dun's Pure Malt
Whisgey, however. / experienced re-
markable change. 1 now feel better than
1 ever felt before. l honestly believe
there IS nothing better for an appetizer
and strengthened"
People in sound health AID people Nho
do not feels as well as they ought to feel
can prohtably heed these words. They
are sufficient 20 prove that both as
prevention and a cure this charitable
whlskey Is absolutely uneqlalcl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
SONS OF REVOLUTION.
Annual Meeting and Banquet Of the
Virginia Society.

The annual meeting and banquet Of the
Virginia Society of Sons Of the Revolution
was held last night al the Jefferson llo-
tel. and was memorable for the witty and
fclicitOus responses 10 the toasts. the apt
ness Of the other brief speeches. the con-
genial party gathered about the table. and,
lastly for the elaborate and delicious
menu. From start to finish there was not
a single hitch. Mr.. Cdbell. as president
Of the society. proposing the toasts most
happily. and the responses being made
with the spOntaneity without which no
play Of wit can be really enjoyed. DR..
Charles r. Robins. Mr.. A. II. Holiday
and Mr.. H. Lancaster Williams, constitut-
ing the Entertainment, Committee. are TO
be congratulated upon the outcome of
their efforts
Tho gentlemen present We're: Mr. J.
Aston Cabell; Mr. +. Il. Minor. who re-
sponded 10 the toast Sons Of the Amcri-
can Revolution" In the absence Of Mr..
Joseph Bryan. president of that society;
Judge X. T. W. Duke Jr, Of Charlottes-
Vile: DR.. George Ben. Johnston, DR..
Charles Il. Robins. Messrs A. X. Holla-
day. W VI. Coulling, j. r. '. Daniel. X.
Lancaster williams. w. r.. Duke. +. VI.
Long Alex. Waddell, Randolph Williams.
r. II. Gaines. +. II. g. Cabell. W. Chase
Morton. Willis b. Smith, and Arthur
SHELTON willy.
Letters regretting their inability to be
present. I'm response 10 the invitation OF
the local society. were read from ex-
Governor John Lee Carroll, Of Maryland
president-general Of the society; from Mr..
Charles t. williams, and from Mr.. n.
Hall Harris. assistant general secretary
OF the society.
The toasts. proposed by Mr. Cabell,
were as follows:
'rhe sons OF the American Revolu-
ton" responded TO by Mr.. II. b. Minor,
I'm the absence Of Mr. Joseph Bryan.
George Washington" Colonel Francis
l. Smith. Of Alexandria. was invited 70
respond to this toast. but was unable to
90 present, Mr.. Randall Williams re-
spending
Thomas Jefferson responded % by
Mr. =. II. e. Cabell
Virginia in the Revolution responded
to by Judge X. r. W. Duke.
Brief and felicitous speeches were made
by Or George Ben. Johnston, Mr.. Lam
caster williams. and Colonel Coulling.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
President. Hon. ]. Aston Cabell: First
president, colonel Francis l.. Smith,
OF Alexandria. Va. Second Nice-Presi-
dent DR. George Ben. Johnston; Treas
urer L. Lancaster Williams; Secretary.
DR.. Charles r. Robins Historian. J. Il.
Y. Daniel, Registrar, Judge X. T. w
Duke, Ir
Board OF Manaeers-HOn. J. Aston
Cabeu Colonel William Meade Coullng'
r T.. Dancer Dr. George Ben. Johnston,
Or. Charles r. Robins A. Randolph iIol-
laday. W. Chase Newton, Dr. Robert L.
Williams, =. Randolph Williams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
MOB KILLSNEGRO
POSTMASTER.
He and His Child Shot and Their
Bodies Cremated,
WIFE AND FOUR CHILDREN HURT
Several Attacks Had Been Made Pro
yiously---Nail Matter All Destroyed
bitter Indignation Expressed
IA Jury Empancllcd.

ATLANTA. GA. Feb. PA special
from Columbia, $ c., 70 the Constitution
says:
The most revolving crime ever perpe-
trated By white men in South Carolina
was committed nc Lake city, Williams
burg county. az 3 o'clock this morning,
when Postmaster Baker, a ncgro. anu
his family were burned ont OF their home,
the postmaster ana babe in arms
killed and his wife and three daughters
shot and manned for liic.
Baker was appointed postmaster three
months ago. Lake city BIS "a town OF 80
inhabitants and the negro population IN
the vicinity les large. There was a pro-
test at Bakers appointment but II was
not a very vigorous one.
FIRED on BEFORE
Three months ago the postmaster was
leaving tho office at night inc ompany
with several c0l0red men. Doe was fired on
from ambush. but 90 was not known that
the w0uld-be assassin WAS prompted by
other than personal malice
Since then Baker moved his family into
q house ON the outskirts OF the town
where Doe also established the postonhce.
Last Tuesday night body of men. who
kept concealed behind tho buildings ana
fences in the noighborhood. rddied the
building with shot and rifle bullets. lheY
shot high and no ono was hurt but it
was supposed to convey "a warning
a short time before that Senators THU
man and McLaurin and Congressman
Horton had asked the postmaster-Gen-
eral to remove Baker because of his color
and the request had boon refused.
Baker did NOT move mis- family and gavs
no evidence of being frightened. be felt
THE LAST ATTACK
At O'Clock this morning "a torch was
applied to the postofco. Back just within
the lime of light were over "a hundred
white men armed with pistols and shot
guns. by the time the fire aroused tho
sleeping family. consisting of ho post
master. his wife. four daughters. "a son.
and am infant at tne breast the crowd
began firing into the bulding
a hundred bullet holes were made
through the thin boarding and many
found Judgment in the people within.
Baker vas the first TO roach the door ana
he fell dead Just within tho threshold.
being shot in several places Tho
mother had the baby boz her arms and
had reached the door over her husband
body when a. bullet crashed through
its skull and 20 fen to The floor She was
shot i'm several places Two of the girls
had their arms broken close 90 the
shoulder and will probably lose them.
Another o. the girls is believed 10 Boz
fatally wounded The boy is also shot.
The bodies of Baker and the infant wero
cremated in the building.
All mail matter was destroyed. a jury
was empannelled this evening and d. vis-
tied the scene. viewed the remains and
adjourned am Saturday
There is a general bitter Indignation
EXPRESSED everywhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
NEWTON CAMP.
Veterans Celebrate at Ashland-Capt
Irby Resigns-Ofhcers Elected.


ASHLAND. VA. Feb. 22.-Special.-
w. 3. Newton Camp G. ". held a spe-
cial meet ng here to-day In honor of
Washingtons birthday. Owing 20 the ill.,
r IS of CAPITA Irby. the commander.
Or. n. c. Scott, second lleutcnant-cOm-
mander. presided. n letter from Captain
Irby. who has held the office OF com
fnander since the organization Of the
camp. was read. declining TO MI the office
longer. The camp reluctantly accepted
the resignation and cOmpl. mentary resO-
lutions were passed.
The camp then elected the following
officers for the ensuing year.
II. A. Timberlake, commander: H. c.
Scott (re-c4ecteo). nrst lieutenant-com-
me nder: I. G. Gilman. (re-electedD, see
ond lieutenant commander. h. Il. Bum
pass. third ACCOMPLISHMENTS; b. X.
Cooke ire-clectcd). adjutani; Clifton Lee
n &c ected), assistant adjutant' Rev. j. X.
~ lkinson Ue-electedD. chaplain: Il. B.
Trevillan. quartz rmaster; J. a. Brown.
officer OF the day; II. X. Sutton ire
ciected), treasurer; G. Il. Jon Ge-elect-
ed surgeon: j. G.. Tiller. sergeant major:
Lorenzo Low. yid tte L. Il. Bowles.
color-sergeant; A. w. Brock and w. Z.
shelton, color guards.
New members admitted were George II.
lIaw, Walter Sydnor. =. Nj. Stone. W. c.
Blunt. John II. Haw. John Ii. Tomlin,
Bilas III. Stubhs. and w. NJ Brock
Senate Bill 81. which provides for the
collection. preservation and perpetuation
Of the names of the Confederate soldiers
OF Virginia, was read. and Hanover's
representatives were requested 70 sdvo-
cate it's passage.
A letter from Major John Page. pyesi-
q nj Of Hanover Memorial Tablet Aseocta-
'lons was read. stating that he Is anxious
70 see the accomplishment OF putting up
memorial tablets at Hanover Courthouse,
and stated that the work Of the associa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23

The Richmond Academy Of Medicine
and Surgery 40 a regular meeting held
last night in It's rooms in Lee Camp
Han had a large and varied programme,
Or ~ d. Hoge Jr presiding
Drs. Richard Ferguson ana James ~.
Lynn were nominated Tor fellowship
Or. John A Tpshur was loader in the
subject selected Tor The evenings dis
cussion those taking part in the debate
being Drs T. j. Moore MacLcau amt
+. G. Levy
Reports OF interesting cases were made
by Drs. MichauN. ~. IA. Levy. Sr.. J. on
penhimer I'D. Harrison. j. A. White. and
Nirglnius Harrison.
The following was unanimously passed:
Whereas the Academy has learned with
sincere regret OF the Illness Of Mr.. Hugh
Blair. therefore,
Resolved. That We tender him our sim
cere sympathy. and express the hope that
he may soon boz restored 10 his wontcd
health and usefulness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
GOOD ROADS FOR WYTHE.
\ Mass Meeting Decides TO Issue Bonds
MacadamiZc the Highways.

WYTHEVLLE. VA, Feb. &.-Special.
A mass-meeting Of the citizens OF Wythe
county. was held AT the Opera House
yesterday with Hon. r. c. Kent presld-
ING. for the purpose Of considering new
bond issue by the county.
The proposed bill provides that Sl"0o
in 34-year bonds bearing per cent IN
terest be issued and expended IN maca-
damlzing the turnpikes Of the county
The debates upon the subject were
very heated. many of the weather. farm
ers being opposed 10 II. but AFTER seNe-
raj amendments. the motion was car
ried by a heavy majority
The bill as proposed excludes any citi-
zen of the town Of Wytheville from vot-
ing upon the question when II shall come
before the people at the spring election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,
Interesting Facts About Richmonds
Citizens and other Matters.

Colonel p. 3. Hosshead Of stanton is
in the city
Miss scott. of Powhatsn, is visiting
Miss Jennie Pretlow. 2io1 east Grace
street.
Hon. W +. Rhea, Of Bristol. ana Judge
+. b. Hutton. OF Washington county,
were at the Capitol YESTERDAY
Three Syrian women. Mary Tom, Lena
Jude. and Tyler Henly. were arrested In
the First District yesterday morning @"
the charge Of stealing coal.
Lieutenant J. +. GIN. who was injured
nv a collision between the hose-wa8on
and electric car sunday was reported
better yesterday
CAPTAIN John A. Hu-caeson has ten
dered his resignation as commander or
the Richmond Howtzers He VIII prob
ably be- succeeded by Lieutenant h. A.
williams.
Funeral Of Mrs Gratznowski. wife OF
william Gratznowski will take place
from the Fifth-Street VI. f.. church
Manchester to-day at ? o'clock. Ser
vices conducted BY Rev. George II. Nc
Faden.
The Neal Warehouse. situated ON VIZ
ginia street. near the Southern railway
depot. and occupied until recently by Mt
T. d. Neal. was offered az auction on
saturday last and purchased oy the T.
c. Williams Company.
Mr.. James Caskie, president OF inc
Common Council. has appointed Mr' .
II. CARRIER. OF the Common council 70
the Committee on Light TO succeed the
late Branch r. Allen
FIRST Precinct Jackson Ward Demo
cratic Club will hold It's meeting THIS eve
ming at $50 p. NJ. a; '2i Brook avenue.
Cantain q. +. Wise, OF steamer Com
many No. 4. Richmond Fire Department,
Is still confined to his bed. but is tmprov-
ing slowly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
THE BEDFORD BANK CASES.
One Hundred and Thirty Counts
Against Berry and Mosby.

LYNCHBURG, VA. Feb. 22.-Special.-
The case of r. Il. Berry and Charles l..
Mosby. charged with or minal conduct in
connection with the defunct First Ma
tional Bank Of Bedford city. viii come
up at the approaching March term OF
the United States Court.
Last fall Judge Paul held that the in
dictment found At the Abingdon term was
defective. and Mr.. 4. J. Montague. then
acting as district attorney decided that
the Government was not ready to enter
into a trial Of the case at that time.
4 new indictment. contain ne one nun
drcd and thirty counts was found against
the accused at the Harrisonburg term of
court
A col,n'rl assembly, distinguished by
an ir,mensc gathering and by numerous
beau .fIl Colonial costumes was given
here tonight in honor of Washington
birthday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
A MESSAGE or HELP FOR SICK
CHILDREN

IL Is a fact that our people have here
torore not had the same opportunity for
having their children who suffer from
chronic or lingering complaints treated
and cured by eminent specialists In chill
dren"s diseases as do the residents OF
the great cities where such skilled ply
sicians reside. DR.. Greene Of 35 West 18th
81, New York City. who IL beyond
doubt the most successful specialist IN
curing diseases OF children. offers TO give
tree consultation by mail In all cases Of
children"s complaints. Write DR.. Greene
Immediately about your child. II asrta'n.
ly can be cured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23
THE GRAYS BANQUET.
This Annual Anair Took Place at Iim-
mciman'S Lest Night.

The Richmond Grays. Company A. First
Virginia Regiment. held their annual ban
Quet at Zimmerman Hotel last night.
and splendid time was had hy ALL Tho
attendance was full. and fho line formed
at the Armory and marched to Tho ban-
0uot hall where. with little ado, they
fell 90 and slaughtered the various dishes
placed before them by The host in true
s0ldier-llke fashion.
Bright little speeches We're made by
several members OF the company, and
MT T.. C. Garrison. au old member ~
the organization. made a. few happy re-
marks.
Songs were SUNG and the enjoyable oc-
Casion came 10 an end all Too soon.
This annual gathering OF the popular
Gnys is always looked forward tO with
pleasure by the members 0i the company.
The present officers are. Captain Q.
Gray BossieuX. First Lieutenant y. ".
Goode. ana Second Lieutenant r. L.
Jeter and they have around them n
splendid body of young fellows.