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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23

fort. These guns would command not
only the main channel. but also the
shoal water. which Is out Of the range OK
the guns of the fort. This battery TO-
gether with the new ten-inch batteries
will render Fort Monroe practically I'M
pregnable.
Oficeri OF the army and navy, as Wen
as OF the volunteer organizations WINE
guarded in expression. are apparently pc
coming convinced that war Is almost IN
evitable. and the gravity Of their de-
meanor indicates this. The extensive
preparations made by the government
FOR the defence OF this harbOr. the mount
ing Of guns. the preparations Tor me
sinking of torpedoes and similar Work
gives color to the presumption that the
government really expects war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
,Iokc on the Ex-Pres'dcnt.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. March A-It
seems that ex-President Harrison has
been caught mapping. He returned from
Chicago after delivering his address on
the obligations of wealth to pay its Just
share of taxes. 10 find that he had not
paid his dog tax. which was due on June
! LAST. The right OF action for non-pay-
ment OF taxes has lain against him since
that date. The records at the comptrol-
Ter, office show that the Generals dog
family consists OF a white spotted hunting
dog and a black and white setter Inc
tax was paid to-day and a license issued.
The General has therefore squared his
nractice with his principles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
SWAPPING CANNON.
Rife Guns 10 Go Where They VIII DO
the Most Good In Emergency

PETERSBURG. VA, March Esp ecial.
Lieutenant r. c. Croxton. United
States Army, on duty with the
Virginia volunteers. arrived here this
afternoon from Richmond. and after in
specting the four Napoleon guns and
caissons here belonging to the state or
virginia. ordered them TO be sent TO Rich
nond.
Lieutenant Croxton stated that the guns
and caissons. after being painted and put
in order would be sent 10 the Soldiers
Home. at Richmond. Va, TO take the
place OF the two rifle guns now there
which are TO be sent to Battery A at
Norfolk e..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
SPANS Attitude Unknown.

WASHINGTON. MARCH 22.-Pending
a decision on the governments final pol
icy. no overtures or limitations have been
conveyed to the Spanish government, and
there is no official knowledge as 10 how
Spain would regard a recognition OF
Cuban independence or intervention.
The Spanish Minister. Senior Polo. re-
quested to-day that a statement be made
that reports attributing 10 him express
sions on the subject of independence were
unwarranted and untrue. Senior Polo
saws he has not discussed this or any
other of the pending questions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
Wake Forest. 20: Augusta. II.

WAKE FOREST. n. c.. March D.
Augusta. Ga. league team to-day went
down before Wake Forest College team.
Wake Forest put a heavy batting team
out. making twenty-seven hits, Augusta
making ten.
The principal features Of the game were
the heavy batting OF both teams, home
runs of Coggin and II. Sans and the
three base hit Of II. Sans.
The outhelding Of the home team was
perfect. accepting thirteen out Of as many
chances. Score:
Wake Forest. 20: Augusta. II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
THE WORK AT FORT MONROE,
New Mortar Batteries Nearly Complete
A Battery on the Rim Kaps

NORFOLK. VA. March 22.-Special.-
The new mortar batteries at Fort Mon
roe will be completed within ten days.
The range circles will be connected in
short time after the guns are installed in
the emplacements. IA
new battery. consisting OF four ten
inch guns will be placed in position just
a short distance north of the present one
This will Increase the number of ten-inch
guns al that poirt to seven-all mounted
behind concrete emplacements from % TO
100 feet thick.
Colonel Frank. II Is understood. will
recommend to the department the imme-
date erection Of heavy and rapid-fre
guns on the Rip Raps. just opposite the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
BIG FRAUDS HAVE
BEEN UNEARTHED.
Collision Of Government Clerks is
Suspected,
FRAUDULENT TIME CHECKS,
the Less But n Searching Invcsti-
CATION viii BE Ordered-An
Ey-Officcr Under Guard.

WASHINGTON, March 22-Information
has reached the government through a
number OF banks at 81. Paul, MINI. that
during the past year and more these and
other near by banks have geen made
the victims of colossal frauds through
the suspected COLLISION OF government
clerks connected with the commission
having In charge the improvements on the
upper Mississippi river.
Full details OF the affair have not yet
reached the government, but the state
ments submitted by the banks indicate
that 10000 or more has been procured
from them through fraudulent time
checks for services never performed.
THE SIGNATURE.
Copies OF some of these time checks are
said to be signed by j. IL. Southall. chief
clerk OF the United States Engineers
office at st. Paul. and are dated at DIFF
ferent times during the year 1891
Others II is understood. are dated in
1896 How the banks came 10 be imposed
upon to the extent indicated. and Nyhy
the checks have been withheld until this
time. cannot be even cOnJectured.
1t is understood that the banks will
make a claim for reimbursement, but the
law is said here to be clearly against the
contention. The Government will begin
q searching investigation at once into the
whole master
AMOUNT UNKNOWN.
ST. PAUL. MINI. March 22-Just how
reat the loss through the Government
! he check fraud may prove TO be cannot
tA known until an examination OF the
- of the Engineering Department has
,esk. what checks are good and which
IRE fA 'ou.hall had been employed by the
J. r. mt foy more than fifteen years
iovefnms months ago. At that time ne
10 10 six = position of chief clerk In the
resigned Tn Department in this city. The
cngineeTinS were often bought up IN
lime checks ~ Spectators were cashed
arge numbers and were held until the
Dy the banks, prepared TO meet the
was II would receive re-
bills. when SouthA nm Washington. and
mittance direct III he money in his own
would then deposl. = he checks with his
'ndiv,duaI checks. BY his Signature be-
,,ariod Of fifteen years ,wn TO all the
pemc perfectly well KIN. his credit with
.an. IL ,his vicinity. and 20 nanar ,hat
n ss scnvernment back OF H. pap pa
sn ,ssued was considered IA eoO' 90
bond. - - I of time
m the 100000 or S4OCOoo W ,., +, robablv
VI tne or,n 10 he outstanding 'piS
cnecks ~ ne fourth was held by g..
Iess I've ~ this was held by tnen-. ,od
sn.inst,,iduals The checks arc unue !, viii
~ ~ held all over the country, anu anu "ap
10 some time before the fuli a"''
oe 'e ~. southan Is tonight at ms 'iU"
g. G, Anthony Park. under eng r.. he
detsctive. although 1t rs s'ateu
has not been formally arrested
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
THE RODGERS TRIAL.
The Members Of the Board Refused 10
Tell the Result

NORFOLK. VA. March 22.-speclal.-
The torpedo boat Rodgers with ON
mander Emery and the othclal ttial po@ ,',-
LEI, The navy bard at 9I5 o'clock this
morning on her last trial trip.
The observer at Cape Henry reported
that she passed ont at ll:lO returning
twenty minutes later. She reached the
navy yard at o'clock on her return
The members OF the trial board refused
TO tell the result Of the trip or the tiiho
made. <,-..
They did not even report 10 Commodors
Farauhar. commandant OF the navy yaiu
but left on the first tram lot N"Sn''s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
Visit of the Seventh Regiment.

The commissioned officers of the FIRST
Regiment. Infantry. held a called meet
ing at the Regimental Armory last even
ing. over which Colonel Henry c. Jones
presided. The meeting was called TO take
some action ia regard to a proposed visit
OF the Seventh Regiment Of New YORK 10
this city during the coming summer. The
matter was disc used in an informal man
ner. but no definite plan was agreed upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
wheelock q. Veazey.

WASHINGTON. March 22.-Wheelock G.
yeaxey. OF Vermont. formerly a member
Of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
died here tonight at o'clock. Mr.. veazey
resigned from the commission about a
year ago on account Of falling health.
In isO-'si he served as commander In
chief Of the orand Army Of the Republic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
President Consults Leaders.

WASHINGTON. March 22.-Senators
Allison and German saw the President
to-day by appointment The President
desired 10 consult them regarding the
present Cuban situation. as he has been
consulting others. Little can be learned
concerning the nature OF the conference,
but IL is known that the President de-
sires the views of leading men of both
parties at this time on the situation,
which is considered very critical
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
Wilmington Fortified.

WILMINGTON. y. c.. March 22.-Bat-
terry l. Second Artillery. which reached
Fort Caswell Saturday. is now fully pre-
pared for serious work. The position
commands al short range water ap-
proaches to Wilmington and is one OF the
strongest on the coast. Though already
we'll fortified two additional ten-inch guns
will soon be in position.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
The BattIeship Special Coming.

ASHLAND. KY. March 2.-Kentucky's
battleship special has two magnificent
chesapeake and Ohio engines In front OF
the nine sleeping and private cars and Is
making schedule time. IL reached Hunt
ington on schedule time at $3.50 tonight
and is due at Newport News tomorrow
at , o'clock l.. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
ConnanY Il 10 Go.

Company f. First Regiment, Infantry.
Virginia Volunteers. Captain Morgan X.
Mills commanding. have decided to attend
the LAUGHING Of the two batteships at
Newport News. They Will assemble al
the Kegimental Armory on Thursday
morning at $50 o'clock and take the train
which leaves here at tbs o'clock. They
expect to carry sixty men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
Urges Veterans TO Enlist.

NORFOLK, VA. March 22.-Special.-
Commander Stebbins. OF the Grand Army
OF Virginia and North Caro-
Ina. in letter to his department COM
manders has advised them TO urge the
veterans to enlist upon the first call for
volunteers and 10 raise commands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
Killed nv an Engine.

WELDON, n. c.. March e2-speciai;--
John Elan. a negro from Henderson, ".
O.. while walking on the Seaboard AIT
Line tracks here tonight about III
o'clock was struck by an engine ana so
badly injured that he died shortly after
wards
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
TWO KILLED BY TRAIN.
Tom and Paul Wilson Aged Respect
lively Sixty and Sixteen Years.

NORFOLK, VA, March 22.-Speciai.-
Tom Wilson. sixty years old and Paui
Wilson boy sixteen years of age were
killed by a Norfolk and Western IRAN
near here this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
Has Senior Polo RepOrtcd :?

MADRID, March 22-The Spanish gov
eminent has received dispatch from its
Minister al Washington. Senior Polo
Bernabe. saying that the report OF the
United States naval court appointed to
inquire into the loss Of the battleship
Maine holds that the explosion was OF
external origin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23

STATEMENT THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 81 1871 OF
INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL ORGANIZED IN
DER THE f. AUDITOR OF
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
SUANCE TO THE VIRGINIA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23
TO CURE COLDIN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il fail
TO cure, Csc. The genuine has L. B. q on
each tablet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23

HENRY W. EATON. Resident Manager.
W. Manager.
Agent in Vrg residence Richmond
United 1875
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23

Senior Polo denied In an interview yes
terday having sent such dispatch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23

1vERpoo1 AND LONDON GLOBE Co. LIVERPOOL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-23

ftde helped And after using bottles
Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier box OF Liver Pills.
might have saved
suffering had tried precious medicine the
Of village expected 70 ve
attacks In fact had no hope until began
taking Compound 1t has saved my life
Mor Women sAdvce and Medicine
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

An alarm of fire was gwen last
night by a vigorous ringing of the
Methodist church bell. The fire
companies turned out but could see
no blaze, so their point of destina-
tion was made the church. When
they arrived there they found Bob
Miller and Styles Ragland awaiting
them. These gentlemen informed
the fremen that they had seen a
gang of boys tapping the bell and
that they had crawled under the
church at their approach and were
then in hiding. Officers Carloss and
Lawler arrived and investigated
the report and pulled out from un-
der the church Hal Turner, Jimmie
Perry, NARROW Hudson and Willie
Cantwel, the latter being a boy
from Dallas. One youngster made
his escape but he was afterwards
caught and landed in the calaboose
along with the balance. He gave
his name as Ross Finley. Later ou
Willie Perry was caught, These
boys have been a great source of
annoyance to the citizens of Tex
arkana and the fire department in
particular, for many false alarms
of fire have been given. 1t is to be
hoped that the trial justice will not
be lenieDt with them, as they have
been before the courts before and
received clemency and are all old
enough to know better than to set
the laws of the city at defiance.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18
AN INTERESTING MEETING

The real estate men of the city
held a curbstone convention last
night to take action on the Lemine
excursion that did not "excurt." "
The roll was called and those who
had taken the most interest in the
matter, with the exception ot
Whatley, did not answer present
It was resolved that the entertain
ing committee be discharged ant
in its stead a search committee be
named whose business it should be
to look up and give the fragments
of the excursion a decent burial.
Mr.. Whatley reported that Mr..
Stanley had gone out several days
ago to help Mr.. Leming bring the
excursion here, but up to the pres
ent time he had not heard of him.
He thought a relief committee,
with plenty of cigars and medicine,
should be sent out on the various
railroads in search, and if found to
return him to the bosom of his
family aud companions, Tom Estes,
who was on the soliciting commit
tee, reported that he was S2 80
ahead, and he thought he would re-
main thus, as the money he held
was his own, which he had sub
scribed for the excursion, but had
not paid.
At this point an excited individual
who had subscribed and paid lber-
ally for the excursion to be landed
here, came into the meeting and
said 81 want my money back and
want it quick, or there will be a
cyclone here that will uproot every
tree and stump in Texarkapa.' He
was referred to Booker Ellis.
Papers we're sent out to bring iu
Ellis, Major Benefited, Mr.. Chic
aud Louis Heilbron, all known as
promoters, but they could not be
found.
Some one turned up with a letter
Just before the meeting adjourned
which proved to be from Mr. Lem
ing. He wrote that the excursion
had proven a failure, as no one had
applied at the various ticket offices
along the route for tickets The
letter also stated that Mr.. Stanley
would return home on the X. c., P.
& G. road VIA Kansas City.
There being no further business
before the meeting it adjourned to
take a drink-of water.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18
" THE POLICE INSPECTOR.

The opera house was again crowd
ed last night to witness the present
alton of the play, "The New York
Police Inspector" The company put
the play on in excellent form, the
lines were well said and the play
smoothly given. The illustrated
songs by Miss Fellows we're muchly
enjoyed by all.
Tonight there will be a double
bill put on-"The Gamester" and a
farce comedy following.
The Krause-Stout company have
made many friends, and the weeks
engagement will prove both a social
and financial success to our people
and the management
Tomorrow afternoon there will
be a matinee for the ladies and
and tomorrow night the
play will be Dixie Land"
Old newspapers at TExARKANIAN
office 25 cents per hundred.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

family and let his friends know that
he was muchly in the race for con-
gress and that he had now inscribed
upon his banner, "There Is no such
word as fail. We have heard
good reports from our friend from
an over the district, and we expect
TO see him have the honor of draw
ing for one Of those good demo
cratic seats at the national capital
next session.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18
TEMPLE OF FASHION
One of the Most Successful Openings
Yet Had.

Yet HAD.
The Temple of Fashion opening
last night was one of the most sue.
cessful ever given by Mrs. Lizzie
O'Donnell since she has beenin bus
mess. The doors were thrown
open at an early hour, and the gas
and iucandescent lights had hardly
began to change the darkness into
light before those ladies who at
tended began to arrive and the con-
stant stream of fashionably attlred
matrons and maids swarmed into
the Temple which was filled with
fashionable millinery in show cases
Along the walls and suspended
from the ceiling were many nice
decorations.
Those connected with the Temple
of Fashion and who we're becOmingly
dressed in satin and silks, were Mrs.
Brownlee, Mrs. L. O'Donnell, Miss
Olive Hynes, Misses Louise Leaf,
Allie Heartberger and LYDIA Grit
fifth. These ladies wed wilh each
other in making the countless num-
Der OF callers feel at home and they
seemed to take pleasure in showing
the good the ladies showed an inter
est in.
The present stock of the milli-
merry is one of the largest and best
selections ever brought here and
the opening last night was one of
the most successful ever given here.
The Temple will be the mecca
from now on for our fashionable la
dies to visit and many will be the
hats that will be bought from this
place in the next ten days.
Texarkana could hardly get along
without the Temple OF Fashion and
the clever enterprising lady, Mrs.
O'Donnell, who presides over the
same,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is ihe
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthyand agreeablesubstanoes, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro,
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Donot acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE, H. NEW YORK, hL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Roy Beidler, who has been here
for the past several months, left
this afternoon for Mt. Pulaski Hi
nois, where he will spend the sum
mer months.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Hon. j. r. Ritchie, a candidate
for state treasurer was here today
TO see the voters and let them know
that he was 10 the field and after
their votes. He paid us pleasant
call. Mr.. Ritchie is a kInsman of
Joe Bediugfeld, of this city, and his
visit was made pleasant by Colonel
Bedingfeld making him feel quite at
home. Mr.. Ritchie is a good man.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

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., 1898-03-18

Alderman Kelly, of the West Side,
gave a st. Patrick's day dance at
his house last night and many
couples were in attendance.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

The Whitney baby buggy is the
best. You can get them at W. H.
Booths.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

The Whist club met last night
at the residence of DR.. F. L. Wis
dom, on Pine street. After the
game, refreshments we're served.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Do you want nine choice roses
for 85c2 If so, write to Jos w.
Vestal & Son, Little Rock, Ark.
for illustrated catalogue. 2.17
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

We have the best selected stock
of shoes in town. See them.
3-12 DELAMAR & O'NEAL.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

The ladies were out a thousand
strong last night at the Temple of
Fashion opening.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

The 18th of Ireland has passed
and gone. We did not see many
candidates for a headache today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

w. H. Booth has Just received
one hundred baby carriages. Prices
from three to thirty dollars.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Fine shoes and free shines at De
Lamar & ONears. 3-l2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Texarkana can easily have a cot
ton factory employing 100 hands,
without crying for foreign capital.
See article on first page how it may
be done. Such a factory would do
as much, if not more good, tnan
the general offices of any railroad,
which might require a 500, 900 BON
us. Let us have the factory.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Jos w. Vestal & Son, Little Rock,
offer your choice of sixteen roses
for $1.00 Write to them for cat
alogue. 2-17
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Mr.. Mike Cassidy was celebrating
two important events yesterday
that of the birth OF st. Patrick and
himself.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

The paving board of Shreveport
let the contract for paving Louis
lana street in that city, few days
since. Chatwin Bros got the con-
tract at $2.07 per yard. 1t is to be
paved with Malvern vitrifed brick,
with seven inches of solid concrete
for foundation. Texarkana cer-
tainly needs some of her business
streets paved the same way.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

New shades and new toes at De-
Lamar & O'NeaIs. 3l2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

For the best high grade -four, at
$3.50 per Darrell, go to NJ. Kelly's,
Jr. 20
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

The "Gamester" tonight will con-
clude with the laughable farce,
"My Turn Next"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

There is a lady phrenologist IN
the city. go get your nut" exam
iued and see what is in it besides
init"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

For choice hams and best OF cam
ned goods, call on the Warwick
Moore Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
The lowest priced house
in town is Oscar Turner.

A late Texarkana query; Have |
you seen the excursion?
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

The first water melon of the sea
son is now on exhibition in the show
window of the ]. Weisman Dry
Goods Store, on Broad street. We
made diligent inquiry as to where it
came from aud was told to see Stu
art, one Of the clerks who dug it up
somewhere; but a search for him
failed to locate his whereabouts.
The melon is there however to show
for itself and you should 20 and
take a look at it as a curiosity,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Hon. ]. M. Carter came home yes
terday from his congressional can
vassing tour, in order to see his
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Ladies, misses and children's, as
well as mems shoes, polished free at
DeLamar q O'NeaIs. 3.l2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-18

Harry Edwards has written to
our baseball promoters to let him
into the Red River Valley league on
the ground floor. Harry, we can
very well get along without you
during the summer. We advise you
to go to Cuba and bat mosquitoes.
We learn that the Populists of
Miller county have decided to hold
"citizens.meetings" in the various
townships tomorrow, to select dele
gates to conference" to be held
ataRoberts next Friday. We are
unable to get any information as to
what they propose to do.