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The age-herald., 1898-03-24
SHOOTING AFFRAY
 IN MISSISSIPPI Two Killed Outright and Several Others Were Badly
 Wounded.

. Memphis, Tenn, March 23.-A special to the Commercial-Appeal from Alderman, Miss, says:
 News of a bloody shooting affray at Beth Eden has just reached here. A citizen of Winston county by name of Rush Mckay, had been accused by his wife's brother Tom Ivy, of mistreating his wife. The parties had met at Beth Eden for the pur- pose of going into trial in justices court about the matter. each side bringing their families and friends. The parties met hot words ensued which resulted in resort to firearms and now two men are dead and several others are seriously wounded.
 Mckay and Ivy, the principals In the law suit, were killed outright, the consta- ble, Bob Ivy, who is a kinsman of Tom Ivy, was dangerously shot, the ball taking effect in the neck. Mrs. Ivy wife of the man Ivy who was killed was also acci- dentally shot in the breast, the ball lodg- ing in the region of the heart. Two by- islanders are also reported as being wound- ed by stray balls.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
PECULIAR FLOOD
 FILLING THE OHIO The Stage of Water at PittSbuFS is
 Considered Phenomenal. TRAFFIC Is DEM0RALIZED Rain Falling at Cincinnati and River
 Rapidly Rising. MANY HOUSES ARE UNDER WATER Trains Unable to Enter Many Small Towns Rushing Waters Remove Buildings From
 Their Foundations, and Wagon
 and Foot Bridges Carried of.
 
MANY HOUSES ARE UNDER WATER

Cincinnati, March 2S.-A peculiar and re- markable flood is filling the banks of the Ohio river. It is peculiar from the fact that from Wheeling to Cairo no tributary on the left bank of the river makes the slightest contribution to this great freshet. Had the inrpour of water from streams on the left bank been equal to that of those on the right the flood would have equalled that of 1884, and perhaps surpassed it. As already shown In Associated Press dispatches, the stage of water at Pittsburg is phenomenal. There has been steady rain here since last Saturday, during which time 2.46 inches of rain have fallen at this point.
 News from central points in Indiana and from Springfield, Troy, Urbana and Zanes- vile, O., indicates a fall of from 21b to Az inches at these places, with one-half the precipitation within the last thirty-six hours. Nearly all railroads in central and southern Ohio are either crippled or totally disabled for the present. This is because of washouts, dangerous and destroyed bridges and the like. All over Ohio and Indiana, except perhaps in the extreme northern parts. railroad traffic is demoralized. The Muskingum, Hooking, Scioto and the two Miami rivers in Ohio seem likely to break the record from source to mouth for high stages of water and for damage and de- struction. Reports from Indiana indicate that the same may be said of rivers and streams in that state.
 Tonight at Cincinnati drizzling rain is falling and the clouds are threatening. The stage of the river at 9 o'clock tonight was AZ feet and inches, a rise of inches in the last three hours. It will be over 50 feet by daylight and without further rains, will probably reach 55 feet.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
WORK 0F MEDICAL
 BOARD COMPLETED Believed That Sicard's Retire. Inent Was Recommended
 -Leonora Over Due.

Key West, March 2S-The medical board which sat on the flagship New York yes- terday to consider the retirement of Rear Admiral Sicard for physical disability has completed It's work. Its recommendations will be forwarded to the navy department. It is impossible to learn the decision at which the board has arrived, but 1t Is be- Heved 1t recommends his retirement.
 The Mallory liner Leonora from New York was due today with three months pro- visions for 40oO men. Up to the time of filing this dispatch late this afternoon, she had not arrived. These provisions will be stored here and will considerably strength en Key West as navl rendezvous in case of war.
 This action is in line with the activity recently exhibited to hurry forward the Notifications, dredge the harbor and other- wise put the island into fit condition to withstand possible attack and to make 1t a base of supplies.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
WRECKlNG TRAIN WRECKED.
Six or Eight of the Crew Were Badly Injured
 and Some May Die.

Columbus, Ind, March 23.-A train con- sisting of a passenger coach, caboose and locomotive with a wreck1ng crew of twen- ty-four men, was wrecked near here this afternoon. The river broke over It's banks and the scene of the wreck Is surrounded by water for a mile, and can only be reached by boats. The engineer cannot be found. The fireman was washed away and swan to a tree, where he is waiting to be rescued, but on account of darkness and the swift current it Is impossible to reach him. A big bonfire has been built half mile away to. give him light and hope. Nearly every man of the twenty-four was more or less injured, and they are being brought to the hospital here as rapidly as possible. Six or eight are badly injured and may die.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24

 the Cubans, but the indications are that this will not be attempted unless such a recognition should be recommended by the president The senators who have seen the president within the past day or two have formed the impression that he has not vet formed any definite idea as to what general course he may pursue
 They expect him to take some decisive action at once but are in doubt whether 1t will be in the nature of the recognition of belligerancy or of independence or di- rect intervention.
 No fear is expressed that Spain will re- fuse to allow this government to officially furnish aid to the sufferers and It IS pointed out that if she should she would bring upon herself the condemnation or the civilized world. Is Is also suggested that there is little difference between the present method of supplying help through private American subscriptions and assist ance officially supplied as Is now proposed
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
ADMIRAL SiCARD'S REMARK
Taken to Mean That Cause of Explosion Can
 not Be Definitely Placed.

Washington, March 2.-The remark at tributed to Admiral Sicard att Key West yesterday to the effect that the case of the Maine was perhaps the most peculiar in the history of modern times is interpreted here as clearly indicating that the direct responsibility for the exploson cannot be placed. During the progress of the inves- tigaItion the law officers of the government have been giving the Degal side of the case their close attention and the statement is made that the case of the Maine is indeed most peculiar. The records, it is said, do not show that ever before tn the inter course of nations has vessel of one power been destroyed in the waters of another without the cause of the disaster and the responsibility for 1t being beyond dispute by any other nation.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Loss May Reach $1. 900

Indianapolis, Ind, March 23.-The reports coming in today from all over the state concerning the damage done by the floods will send the aggregate loss up into the hundreds of thousands. Perhaps the figures may reach s1 900 900. Houses and crops have been washed away.
 Train wrecks have been reported from different parts of the state, and railroad traffic in and out of the city Is demoratzed. At Shelbyville last night the river levee broke and the residence portion of the city was flooded, causing considerable loss.
 Martinsville and Columbus are isolated from the rest of the state for the time being and from many other points come tales of great woe.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Has Risen Fifteen Feet

zanesville, O.. March 23.-Slnoe midnight the Muskingum and Licking rivers have risen fifteen feet and all of one and parts of four other wards are submerged. Four thousand people have been driven from thedr homes and very few of them have saved any of their household effects. The current of Licking river has turned down Lee street a half mile and is washing out everything in its path. There have been score of escapes and more than fifty per- sons are missing. The supply of elkiffs was wholly inadequate to rescue the people, and te will take all night to get them on dry land Every railroad entering the city is tied up and all of them have experienced accidents. A bridge over Wakatomika creek gave way while a. Baltimore and Ohio passenger train was crossing the stream and the whole train was submerged. The passengers crawled to the tops of the cars and were rescued dn skiffs. The river now registers 22 feet. inches and is rising inches an hour.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Business Houses Under Water

Delaware, O., March 23.-The flood which began last night continued today, torrents of water pouring through the business streets. Four squares of business houses are under water and their stocks are edtn- CT damaged or completely runed. The rusn- ing waters removed buildings from their foundations, while scores Of wagon ana eoot hridpes have been carried away. It is stated here tonight that the village or Waldo, north of here, has been washed out of existence, but the report cannot be confirmed as communication with Waldo Is cut of.
 The loss In this city will exceed $50,0Oo.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
BILL ADOPTED
 UNANIMOUSLY Provides That the Standing Army Be Increased to 104,384
 Men.

Washington. March 2s.-The army reor- ganization bill was adopted unanimously today by the house committee on military affairs, and it was subsequently, reported to the house.
 In passing upon the measure the commit tee has disposed of a very significant point as to the presidents functions in war times.
 There was long discussion over prop osition to insert in the bill an express pro- vision which would permit the president to increase the army forces Immediately In case of sudden grave emergency. It was pointed out that no president ever would take advantage of such provision, and that President Lincoln had set the example, and this action had been justified subse- quently It was felt by some that where the necessity for nasty action was great, subsequent approval of congress would be sufficient, and the president should be given some warrant for such a step, with re- quirement to secure the approval of con gress at the earliest practicable moment.
 The discussion was not on party lines, but the republican members of the commit tee differed among themselves as to the wisdom of enlarging the presidents func- tions in this respect or to have them re- main in statu quo It was however, con cluded that 1t would be best to allow the conditions to remain unchanged and the committee inserted a provision modifying section to make previous congressman action more binding, allowing the estab- lshment of the third battalion war for1na- tion only upon the declaration of war by congress or a declaration that war exists.
 The committee in its report cites official reports as showing the increase of the com- miss:onal force of the line of the army needed to change 1t from a peace to war footing and puts the enlisted strength at 1O4, 3S4 men, an increase of 7S,9H men, an equivalent to sxty-six regiments of voi'in- teers of 1,200 men each.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Activity at Navy Yard Continues

Boston. March 2s.-The activity at Charleston navy yard continues. Orders have been issued for the employment of fifty men in tho engineering department, who will be put to work on the gunboat Machias in making necessary repairs. Or ders have also been received for the im- mediate construction of twenty-four small boats This will necessitate the employ ment Of large force and the expenditure of at least $15,oOO.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Reported spanish Victory

Havana, March 23.-A Spanish report says that Gen. Hernandez Velasco has been en- gagged at the farm of Dolfin, south of San Luis, province of Pinar Del Rio. with an insurgent force under Ramon Vidal and Negro Cesareo. The Spaniards are said to have destroyed the camp of the insur. gents. who are also alleged to have left fifteen men killed and a quantity of arns
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Irving to Borrow From France

London. March 23..The Vienna .corres- pendent of the Standard says:
 'I am creditably informed that Spain has informally inquired at Paris whether France, as her largest creditor and tradi- tional friend, would either alone or in con- junction with other powers, mediate at Washington and also whether 1t is possd- ble to place a Spanish loan in France"
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Autonomists Assist Insurgents

Havana, March 23-Pilar Oliva, of Man agua, a native Cuban of some wealth and commercial influence, who has heretofore been supposed to be an adherent of the au- tonomist party. has been arrested charged with rendering assistance to insurgents and will be sent to Barcelona for trial.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24

and ammunition on the field and to have retired with many wounded.
 The Spanish loss, it is added was one captain and two soldiers killed and two Ofii- cers and eleven soldiers wounded s-t
 It is asserted at the palace that seventy two insurgents under Col Benito Socorro have surrendered to the Spanish at Jaguay la Grande.. Province of Matanzas.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Blizzard in Arkansas

Little Rock, Ark. March 23.-A bowling blizzard is raging in northwest Arkansas, and the fruit crop in the famous big red apple district Is badly damaged. The tenn perature at Little Rock fell 34 degrees in a few hours, and freeze throughout the state is predicted for tonight. The early potato and strawberry crops will be de- stroyed All rivers and creeks are rising.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Awartied Oontracts

Washington, March 8.-The bureau of ornarice today awarded contracts for sup plying about 1, 500 cast iron projectiles for sea coast Qualifications. As rapidly as com pleted they will be shipped to the various places at which thley are needed. The Vr- ginia companies were given the contracts, the Petersburg Iron Works and the Trede- gar company of Richmond
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
Will Be Pushed Through the House With All
 Possible Haste. .r

Washington, March 2S-The naval ap- propriation bill will be pushed through the house with all possible haste. It will be called up tomorrow morning and the vote taken on Friday at an hour to be determ1n- ed. The significance of the programme IS to get the bill out of the way before the house becomes plunged into the Cuban de- bate that will follow. the submission of the Maine board of inquiry report to congress next week. This policy was determined on at a meeting of the house naval affairs committete this afternoon. Chairman Bou- telle conferred with Speaker Reed for some time and action taken to secure prompt dis position of the bill followed that confer
 enca
The age-herald., 1898-03-24

Stebenville, O., March 23-The Ohio river has reached & higher stage here tonight than at any time since 1884 Many families have abandoned their homes Railroad traf- fic is practically suspended. Along the Ohio parts of a half dozen towns are in- undated.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Refuses to Sell

London, March 23.-The correspondent of the Times at Santiago de Chilli, says the Chflian government absolutely refuses to entertain the notion of the sale of any war vessels to either Spain or the United States
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
On Stock List

New York, March 2.-The committee on the stock list of the New York stock ex- change today listed 275,00O consol lives ad- ditional Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway, making the total listed S5 913 0OO
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
McKinlex Opposes War

London March 23.-The Washington cor respondent of the Daily News says Presif dent Mckinley declared to recent visitoI at the white house: "I believe there VIII pe no war and am determined to prevent " if nosslhle. by all the means in my DOW
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
No Trains Running

IJrbana. O., March 23.-The rain fall here last night was a regular cloud burst. Mad river overfowed its banks for half mile on each side and. all the lowlands through out the country are inundated. Not sim gle train has entered the city today.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Water Still Rising

Coshoctan, O., March 23.-The Walhond- ing. the Uscarawas and Muskingum rivers at this place are higher than ever before and are still rising at the rate or seven inches an hour. Six hundred feet of the Panhandle railroad, three miles west of here was swept out.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Riverside SurrOundee

Parkersburg, w. Va. March 3.-Both the Little Kanawha amd the Ohio are at flood height and still rising. One suburb, River side, is completely surrounded by water.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
CAHEEA BROS.- DRY GOODS.

Fair, except showers in extreme northern portion; colder.
The age-herald., 1898-03-24
Families Abandon Their Houses

e loss in this city will exceed $50 ooo
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

f. A. Crow, recently of Brinkley,
this state, was in Conway Wednes-
day night. He was on his way to
Yellow Bend, Ariz., with his wife
aud three children. They are trav-
cling on log wagon with a house
built above the axles in place of a
bed The cabin is eighteen feet
long, six feet wide, and seven feet
high, with ample room in the inte-
rior for a bedroom, kitchen and
dining.room. The wagon is drawn
by four mules and the wheels are
four inches wide. They carry with
them a baby goat for the amuse-
ment of the children. Mr. Crow is
tall well-built man, and is going
to Arizona to engage in mining. He
expects to arrive there IN about
twelve months. Conway Log Cabin
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04
BRAEE TO LECTURE.
The Famous Ieonoolsst Bjoked for
Ghio'I Opera House.

B1un Of the lconoclast will lee
ture at Ghlos Opera house Tuesday,
f bruary S, subject, Rainbow
Chasers."
W. H. Ward, his business mana.
ger was in the city this week, aud
has complsted arrangements for
the lecture. Mr.. Brann has Just
completed a very successful tour
embracing the largest cities of the
Central and Southern states. Mr..
Brann has iectured to larger au-
diences than any other man on the
American platform, over 1000 peo.
pie assembled to hear him at the
Auditorium in Memphis, on Jauua-
rY A. He is a man Of pleasing ad-
dress and possesses, in an unusual
measure, that quality which we
term personal magnetism, he speaks
as he writes, as only Brann can
speak and write. The Hardin Bros.
say that they viii give him a pack.
ed house in Texarkana.
Mr.. Ward left for Vickburg,
New Orleans and other points, and
will return to meet Mr.. Braun here
on the date of his lecture.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04
For over Finy Years

ASOLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
-MN. WlnsloWs Soothing SyruI
has been used for over fifty year
by millions OF mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. II soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrhna. IL is pleas
ant 10 the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. It's value Is In
calculable. BE sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind, 5-5-93.ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

1t is not often that a physician
recommends a patent medicine;
when he does, you may know that
its a good one. DR.. ]. P. Cleveland,
Glasgow, Va, writes: 81 have used
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in my practice
and It has proven to be an excellent
remedy, where a thorough course
of medicine has failed with me. !
recommend it to my patients every
time for collie aud diarrhoea." Many
other progressive physicians recon-
mend and use this remedy, because
it always cures and cures quickly
Get a bottle and you will have an
excellent doctor in the house, for
all bowel complaints, both for chill
dren and adults. For sale by smith
Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Groesbeck, Tex, Sept. %, 1896
This is TO certify that have been
cured of kidney and bladder trouble
with one bottle of Halls Great Dis
coverv, and | can fully recommend
it to the public. ]. W THOMPSON.
Texas testimonials at 7. D. ARMS
tead's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04
Sewer Tax Notice

The tax payers In improvement
District No. / are hereby notified
that / will be at Smith Drug Co, S
ONCE after the 18th inst 10 collect
the sewer tax for the year 1897.
The books will be closed on the lst
Of March, aud a penalty Of 20 per
cent will be added TO all who may
be delinquent at that time.
1898. j. III. ARNOLD,
Collector Imp. Dist. No. |.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Choice.lot of Christmas candies,
fruits, nuts, etc, just received by
Mrs. E. L. Meek, opposite post
Office. Prices as low as any. Give
me your trade. l2-2l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Parents wishing their children
taught music should send to teach.
ers who are here to stay. Prof.
and Mrs. T. E. McCann, teachers
of violin, mandolin, piano and vo-
cal, For terms, etc, call on or ad.
dress 7. e. MCCAIN, 4l3 Walnu
street. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Remember that F. L. Schuster
has the finest line of sterling silver
novelties ever shown in the city, at
hard times prices, Call early and
secure some Of his bargains. 1sl4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Patronlze push and enterprise.
Huddleston Bros. always keep the
best of fresh meats, etc, and
promptly deliver the same delivered
to all parts of the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Cure that Cough with Shiloh's
Cure. The best Cough Cure. Re-
lieves Group promptly. One million
bottles sold last year. 40 doses for
% cts. Sold by Smith Drug Co L
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

If you want Holiday Goods, such
as silverware of all kinds, in latest
and prettiest designs, F. L.
Schuster can supply you, and at
bottom prices. l2-l4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Mr.. F. c. Helbig, a prominent
druggist of Lynchburg, Va, says:
Zone of our citizens was cured of
rheumatism of two years standing,
by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. This liniment is famous for
its cures of rheumatism; thousands
have been delighted with the
prompt reliet which it affords. For
sale bv Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Remember, you can get groceries
such as sugar, coffee, lard, flour,
meal, etc, at Mrs. E. l.. Meeks
postofice confectionery, at bottom
prices l2-2l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Remember the TExARKANIAN Job
office can supply your every want
the very best class of work at bot
tom prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

New line ladies and gentlemeu's
gold watches and chains at f. L.
Schuster's the old reliable. 9-l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Caruy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
1Oc. ~ If c. c. C. fail. druggists refund money.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Miss Vaughan, the modiste, has
moved her dress making depart
ment from oyer the Palace drug
store, to rooms over the Temple of
Fashion. She asks her patrons to
call there. l-36t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
lOc 25c If c. @. G. fail, druggists refund money.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Twenty pounds white sugar for
81 at Joe McShane's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Eleven bars laundry soap for 2bc
at joe M1ShaRe's. 2.l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

You can get the best creamery
butter at Joe McShane's, at all
times.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

Texarkana Carriage Company
are headquarters for Bugsies,
Wagons and Harness.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04

We always give our customers
the best the market affords, full
weights and prompt attention.
HUDDLKsToN Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-04
DR.. W. c. SPEARMAN
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
TExARK ANA, ARKANSAS,

Ladies, take the best II you are
troubled with constipation, sallow
skin, and a tired feeling, take Karl's
Clover Root Tea, Il Is peasant 20
take. Sold by Smith Drug Co. /,
The best brands OF cigars, and
tobaccos at the postofnee eontec-
tlonerY Mrs. = L. MAIE,
The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, at HuddlestOn Bros
meat market,
sH sHaHH
Huddleston Bros. have lust re-
eelved a ine he of smoked meats,
Mating, Mating, Matting at
w n. Booths.