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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-05

Yes, it is hot enough for us, and
don't you forget it.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-05

Mr.. H. E. Hawk left last night
for st. Louis.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-05
THE TEXARKANIAN
F. @. wO0TTEN, City Editor.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1898
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

The smallest store, G.. E. Stock.
Only shoes sold at q. E. Stocks.
Finest display of shoes at q. E.
Stocks.
Mr.. H. E. Hawk left last night
for st. Louis.
Yes, it is hot enough for us, and
don't you forget it.
missioner
We notice several BEhe ustar
citizens in here today.
Kirk Bramble went north today
over the Cotton Belt road.
Bargains In unredeemed diamonds
and watches at Erber's. 5-3
TIE Palace Drug Store fountain
is open the year round.
The largest stock of footwear, G..
E. Stock. 1wk
Eighteen pounds best rice for
81 at T. ]. Hobgoods.
Sterling silver novelties, diamonds,
watches-go to Erber's. 5-3
Nine pounds Arbuckles coffee for
81 at T. j, Hobgoods.
Only exclusive shoe store, @, E.
Stock. | wk
Seventeen pounds granulated
sugar for 81 at 7. ]. Hobgoods.
Jewelry in all its branches at
Chas. S. Erber's, 5-3
Finest line OF ladies latest style
shoe at G, E. Stocks.
IL L.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-05

The smallest store, G. E. Stock.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-05

Finest display of shoes at q. E.
Stocks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
At Chickamauga Park.

CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK,
July 5.-There was another change Oh
orders to-day from Washington. renewing
the order made yesterday and rescinded
later in the day. General James II. VIII
son and staff are ordered to proceed AT
once to Charleston with the First ana
Second brigades of the First Corps, reor-
gained by General Brooke. as follows:
First Brigade. General Oswold Ernest
commandments Wisconsin. Colonel
NJ. II. Moore commanding, Second WIS
consin, Colonel Charles = Born com
handing: Sixteenth Pennsylvania, COL
onel Willis j. Rulings commanding.
Second Brigade, General Peter &. Hams
commandments Illinois, Colonel FRED
Bennett commanding; Fourth ohio, Col
onel A. Il. Colt commanding; Fourth
Pennsylvania, Colonel ID. Il. case COM
handing.
o'clock. accompanied by his staff.
The First Brigade of General Wilson ;
Division broke camp this afternoon ana
marched to Ringold where they VIII
embark early tomorrow morning for
Charleston. The Second Brigade VIII
leave i'm the morning by the southern
from Rossvile.
Nothing was given out as to the gov
eminent Of any additional troops.
The Quartermaster Department Is
rushing full equipage 10 the First corps.
A car load of rifles was received to-day
and given out 10 the Fourteenth New
York. Eighth Massachusetts, and First
Georgia. Forty-eight boxes of equipage
for the surgeons of the hospital CORPS
were handed out. putting the department
i'm excellent condition.
The Government paymasters TedulI
about two more days for paying OF az
Camp Thomas. The First Corps has been
paid throughout The amount PAID TINS
corps is estimated at about Sl.5p.Voo.
The elegantly appointed hospltal train
leave
with one hundred sick from the FIRST
Corps for Fort Thomas. Ky. The tram
arrived to-day in charge Of Major Rich
ards. assistant United States surgeon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
A BIG COAL SHIPMENT.
British Steamer Takes "A Large Cargo
from Norfolk,

NORFOLK, VA, July 5.-Special.-The
British steamship Sandhil, Captain VIII
liams. cleared from this port to-day with
400 tons OF Pocahontas coal for London
1t is said that this unusual shipment Is IN
consequence of the strike Of the Welsh
miners, and II Is believed that II VIII De
followed by others.
Waddnl OF the United States District
Court, TO appraise the property known as
Cedar Grove failed 10 agree. 30 DOtl
minority and and majority report VIII De
submitted This is the land lying on
the opposite side OF the river from the
Norfolk navy-yard, which the Govern
ment wants Tor use as a wet dock. Inc
majority report places the Valuation o!
the tract at $4,000. The minority at
about One-fOurth less.
The torpedo boat Mckee which was
injured By running into a sunken Ios III
the Albemarle and Chesapeake cahal re-
Gently has been hauled on Thomas ma
rine railway for repairs. Her injuries are
reported 10 be very serious.
The collier Sterling came up 10 the
navy-yard at noon to-day Tor slight re-
pairs needed Work upon the cruiser
Cincinnati and dispatch boat Dolphin
proceeded briskly yesterday as on sun
day A large force is at work on the
two vessels, and an extra effort Is pelhE
made TO complete the repairs upon them
as soon as possible FIFTY men OF tne
Virginia Naval Reserve having Deeh mus
tered in were to-day placed aboard the
receiving ship Franklin.
The Third Battalion of the First Mary
land Infantry Is expected 10 arrive NJ
Fort Monroe tomorrow. This regiment
II is stated will be sent 10 Santiago pro
badly upon the next trip OF the aug;
The destruction Of Cervera's fleet would
appear TO render the maintenance o!
strong garrisons at forts upon our coast
unnecessary. and II is believed that IL y
the purpose Of the Government TO senu
ali except a small garrison at such points
10 the front The First Maryland re
ceiyed to-day SD new rifles ana 90
blankets. The men were not particularly
pleased at the reception OF the blankets
They wanted canvas uniforms instead
REV. Arthur 5. Lloyd. Of Norfolk; rec
tor Of St I.uke's church. has concludeu
"a not accept the rendered Droiessorshlp
AT the Episcopal Theological Seminary
A. Alexandria Dr. Lloyd has been chap
lain OF the Norfolk Light Artillery blues
for wears At the ordination OF KEY.
Carey W. Gamble. OF Cnancock va, oy
RIshop Randolph to-day. Or. Lloyd VINO
assisted. offered a prayer Of thanksgiving
FOR the glorious victory at Santiago.
The nomination Of Young appears 70
be regarded here tonight as foresohe
conclusion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE.
A Resolution in Congress Thanking
Schley and Men for Heroic Work,

WASHINGTON, July Representative
Berry Of Kentucky. a member OF the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
to-day introduced the following joint re-
solulon:
Joint resolution rendering the thanks
OF Congress 10 Commodore Schley. u. s.
~. and the officers and men under his
command.
Resolved, That the thanks OF Congress
and OF the American people are hereby
rendered 10 Commodore Schley. ". 3. n.
and the officers and men under his com
mand for their heroic and distinguished
conduct in destroying the Spanish fleet
In Cuban waters on the Sd OF July last
The resolution was referred TO the Ma
val Affairs Committee.
Mr.. Perry in speaking OF his resolu-
ton, sd:
Il propose that the officers to whom
the glory is due shall be recognized
Schley is the real hero OF the incident.
He and the brave band of officers and
men under his immediate direction are
the ones who achieved the victory AMI
AL honor should be given them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The President
to-day sent these nominations to the Sen
ate-Volunteer infantry:
Third Regiment-To be captains: Chas.
X. Maddox, William y. Garter JEFFERSON
Wilcox, Georgia.
FIRST Ueutenants-Lee C. Hoyl, Thad.
Ii. Parker. Georgia.
Second observation-disclosures II. Blunt,
Jr.. Georgia.
Fourth Regiment-First lieutenant
William B. Preston, Virginia.
Second lieutenant-John Mackey Bald
win Virginia.
Ninth Regiment-To be chaplain-Chas.
T. Walker Georgia.
Sidney r. Wiley. Georgia, 10 be first
lieutenant Third Regiment TO correct
former nomination of Sidney u Wylie).
Hugh 9. Preston. Virginia, to be cap
tain. Fourth Regiment nomination OF
Henry c. Preston, Virginia. withdrawn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
SINGULAR STATEMENT.
From Mrs. Rank to Mrs. Pinkham.

The following letter to Mrs. Pink
ham from Mrs. NJ. RANK, No. 1884
East Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia,
Pa, is a remarkable statement OF re-
lief from utter discouragement She
says:
81 never can find words with which
to thank you for what Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me.
Some years ago had womb trouble
and doctored for long time, not see
ing any Improvement. At times /
would feel well enough, and other
times was miserable. SO 1t went on
until last October, felt something
terrible creeping over me, knew not
what, but kept getting worse. can
hardly explain my feelings at that
time. i was so depressed in spirits
that did not wish to live, although /
had everything TO live for. Had hys-
terra, was very nervous; could not
sleep and was not safe to be left
alone.
indeed, thought | would lose my
mind. No one knows what endured.
Z" ! continued this way until the last
of February, when / saw in a paper a
testimonial of lady whose case was
similar TO mine, and who had been
cured by Lydia +. Pinkhams Vegeta-
bic Compound. / determined to try it.
and felt better after the first dose. I
continued taking it, and to-day am
well woman, and can say from my
heart, Thank God for such Il medi-
cine"
Mrs. Pinkham invites all suffering
women to write to her at Lynn, Mass,
for advice. All such letters are seen
and answered by women only.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
KILLED BY A
CULVERT CAVE IN.
One Negro Workman Dead and His
Companion Severely Hurt.
WERE DIGGING IN MADE GROUND
The Men We're Only Eight Feet i'm the
Ground-Accidcnt Occurs just he
fore the Time 90 Quit Work
Rcscuing Party Find Body.

cavc-in IN a culvcrt excavation on
Birch street north Of Morris yesterday
cost the life of one workman, Benjamin
Thompson. colorcd. and painfully injured
another. Abram Tyler, also colored.
Several new residences are building in
the neighborhood. and several excava-
slons we're being made 90 accommodate
culverts for the use OF the new build
ings.
The work had progressed favorabiy
under Contractor Fletcher and the dig
sing had reached various depths.
HOW IT OCCURRED.
Thompson and Tyler were at work to-
gether In one OF the trenches about eight
feet below the surface.
The earth into which the excavations
were being made is of the made type
and Is consequently loose and easily
WORKED.
II was lust before +. NJ. yesterday.
or quitting time" when the fellow work
men of Thompson and Tyler were Startled
by smo;hered cries for help.
All hands responded promptly. and 1t
was seen that a cave-in had occurred
INitr WAS lilbtNhfNt bAt iiNA w ~ - '''N
a depth as his companion, and ne was
accordingly eNtricated with comparative
ease.
THOMPSON WAS KILLED.
Matters Jared worse with Thompson,
and when the rescuing party which mad
been augmented by a large crowd of awed
and curious citizens. reached him he was
unconscious and died within five min
utes. Tyler was seen to be badly hurt
and the ambulance was summoned and
Tyler was removed 10 the hospital, where
his injuries were attended TO by Drs.
Miller and Brown.
NO INQUEST.
Coroner Taylor was summoned when
Thompson's body was brought 10 the sur
face. but he deemed an inquest unneces-
sary.
Thompson lived near the corner o.
Leigh and Eighth street. His remains
were taken in charge by his relatives.
Tyler's condition was not considered
serious by the physicians at the Aims
house at late hour last evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
LEGAL LIGHTS
OF VIRGINIA.
lcontinued trom BIS Page)

Pitcher. Richmond; Floyd Hughes. Nor
folk lanes A. Campbell. Richmond;
Robert NJ. Ward Winchester; l.. l..
Lewis Richmond: Graham Clayton Bed
ford. l. ID. Starke. Norfolk. James {.
Doolev. Richmond; Charles NJ. Williams
richmond william NJ Atkinson. WIN
chester: John j. Williams, winchester
Theodore $. Garrett. Norfolk; ). A. =
Keith. Warrenton. James F. Croker
por,smouth Frank L. Croker. Ports
mouth: william A. Moncure' klchmohp.
r Thomas. Smithheld; John Garland
Pollard. Richmond: Robert NJ. Hughes.
Norfolk. ". l.. williams Norfolk, Jonn
Dunlop. Richmond; A. -. Guigon, kicn-
rnond. Charles Hall Davis. petersburg
c. Aylett Ashby Newport News; VIII
liam Wilson. Jr., Lynchburg' Frank w
Christian, Richmond. William Eupahk'
bedford city: T.. :. Turner, Warrenton;
claude A Swanson. Chatham. Robert c.
Jackson. Wytheville John {. BAR
Wvtheville. Edmund Waddlll. Jr, Wytne-
VILE. A. r. Long. Lynchburg A. T..
Chalmers. Richmond. "a. d. Flood. Ap-
pomattox; Il. NJ. Long, Richmond; VII
liarns b. smith Richmond; Beverly l.
Crun1p. Richmond: p. 3. Munford. Rich-
mond. George L. Christian. Richmond;
] Edmunds. Lynchburg; j. Samuel NC
Cue Charlottesville. II. VI. Martin
Richmond: W. ]. Eelms. Newport News
Stewart K. Powell. Omar cock; NJ. A
Glasgow. Jr.. Roanoke; william A. An
derson. Lexington; ]. D. Horsiey. Lynch
burg: John Hunter. Jr., Richmond; J. NJ
Ouarles stanton: Claggett II. Jones.
King and Queen county: Robert r. Prem
It's. Suffolk: J L. Je,fries. Culpcper.
COLONEL WILLIAMS PAPER.
At the evening meeting the president
introduced Colonel John J. Williams. OF
Winchester. who read paper entitled.
Some Modern Instances Of Wise
Saw" Colonel Williams announced that
the Wise Saw 10 which he referred
was $50 use thine own as not 70 injure
the rights Of others" His paper con-
sisted OF an exceedingly entertaining col
lection OF cases illustrating the applica-
ton OF this doctrine 20 cases involving
various conditions and running COM
mentary on each.
other unlmportant routine business
was then transacted after whicn re-
cess was taken TIL tomorrow al II O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
CERVERA'S REASON.
He Tells q Press Correspondent Why
He Made the Desperate Dash.

Copyright 1898. by the Associated Press
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA. July 4th.
VIA PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA. July
SHIPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DISPATCH BOAT CYNTHIA H.. VIA
KINGSTON. JAMAICA, July 9Th. 1915
A. M.-The first and only statement con-
corning the recent naval battle made by
the Spanish commander Admiral Ger
vera. was to a correspondent OF the As
ISOLATED Press on board The Battleship
Iowa IL was as follows:
II would rather lose my ships at sea.
like a sailor. than in harbor II was the
only thing left for me 10 no."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
ELIZABETH RIVER CHANNEL.
The Work To Deepen IL VIII Soon he
Commenc ed.

WASHINGTON. July 5.-Spec'al-The
bnl providing for opening the channel in
elizabeth river and giviLg the largest
vessels in the Navy and merchant SER
vice access TO Norfolk Is TO all intents
and purposes law, having bcea favor
ably reported to-day ey the conferees on
me General Deficiency bill
The hin was introduced by Senator
Marin. Later he proposed II as an
amendment 10 the General deficiency OIL
il reads as follows:
.srrhs Secretary Of War be. ana he is
bc,shV authorized ana directed 10 pro-
ceed Immediately 10 cause the channel Of
Fuzaheth river. from Hampton Roads TO
the United States Navy-yard near Nor
foik Va. 10 be improved, widened ana
dcrnened to a width OF not less than four
bunared and nfty feet and 20 a depth OF
,wentv-efght fes.. opening hrst chan-
nj one hundred and ATTY feet wide 50 as
"a admit TO the Norfolk Navy-yard the
largest vessels in the Navy. and there
ag,cr as soon as possible. completing
The said channel 10 the fun width OF
,our hundred ana fifty feet as aforesaid.
The said work may be let under contract
after a ten days advertisement for bids,
or In the discretion OF the Secretary or
War without any advertisements Ana
for the purposes aforesaid the sum OF
three hundred and sixty thousand dollars,
or 70 much thereof az may be necessary
Is hereby appropriated. to continue avail
able during the hscal year 1893
Senator Martin bias made good fight
for the measure ir,sboth this and the last
session. The bill Mil become a law in
few days and , 70 work begun "immedi-
ately." as provided as the War Depart
,nent has been anxious for some time TO
have the work done. In addition 20 the
value OF the Improvement 20 the govern
ment II means a great deal 10 the com
nerce OF Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
The Auditorium Opened Up.

The auditorium at Broad-Street Park
is an ideal pleasure resort since the sides
Of the building have been removed. The
roof Of the pavilion protects the audi
ences in rainy weather, and last evening
the large crowd that journeyed out TO
the park saw splendid vaudeville with
out any disagreeable effect from the
drizzling rain that fell during the even
ing. Tommy Baker. the Irish vocalist,
who sings with much tone and sympathy
several ballads OF the old and new issue,
has come rapidly TO the front as a decid-
cd favorite
La Belle MAZE mas won the admiration
OF many persons for her rather novel
act upon suspended wire The Patter-
son Brothers and John T. Tierney the
comedian. arc sure winners this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
SATURDAYS FIGHT,
Some Thrilling Incidents Witnessed
by Newspaper Correspondent.


The New York Suns war correspondent
sends his paper the following interesting
details Of the fight In front OF santiago
last Saturday: -.
two davs of superb fighting by the Ameri-
can ARMY Santiago is practically ours.
The road from Siboney TO this point on
the firing line near General Wheeler's
headouarters. close 10 the village Of San
man il a cipheT ribbon that spells out
The dread story OF the lighting in all its
tights and shades. II is one long mud
dv blood-stained path. on one side are
couriers wagon trains. fresh soldiers.
correspondents. and army surgeons bound
for the front on the other are wagons
now fun of wounded men. soldiers on
foot with slight wounds. CORES pondents
and Spanish prisoners coming from the
front over these twelve DOGGY s0dden
miles.
To-day n sun correspondent met 100
poor fellows painfully dragging them
selves from the battlefield TO Siboney
with bullets in their arms. legs and
shoulders One who begged a swallow
of water threw open his shirt TO show
the gaping shell wound in his chest. He
had walked seven miles with that awful
wound, and had five more TO go before
he could reach a surgeon.
Only a mile further on the correspond
ent passed a column OF l65 Spanish pris-
oners In charge OF n detachmest from the
Second Cavalry. Half Of the poor wretch
es were servants and camp followers
taken captive at III Caney. The rest
were a company OF regulars OF the Bat
talon Constitutional with two lieuten-
ants and one sergeant. They all saiuted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
Troops Parade at jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. July amid
a downpour of rain. which continued IN
cessantly from start 10 finish. the troops
stationed at Camp Cuba Libre paraded
the streets Of jacksonville this afternoon.
headed by General fttzhugh Lee and
stan who afterwards reviewed the boys.
Eleven regiments were In line, and the
streets along the route OF the process
sion were lined with people. who stood
under awnings and umbrellas in the
drzZle
The soldiers were greeted with hearty
applause during the entire line OF march.
The spectacle OF so many troops march
Ing along was one not Witnessed in jack
sOnville before during the present genera
ton. and not likely to be again. A. was
a sight well calculated TO inspire enthu-
siasm. and. despite the dampness the
ardor was not lessened.
The bands played the "Star- Spangled
Ranner" and pixie" as they marched
along. and cheers rose from thousands
Of thrOatS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
For More Rapid Handling.

TAMPA. FLA, July 5.-rhe Plant sys-
tenn has nut on double daily train from
Montgomery to Tampa 70 facilitate the
handling OF troops and me Government
Of me "Flver' between these two points
Is shortened five hours. By the new SER
vice Tampa is that many hours nearer
chicago the 10 A. NJ train on the Penn
sylvania and tie 1910 en- The Chicago and
t;,,ansviile and Louisville with the Louis-
Vile and Nashville for. Nashville and
MONTGOMERY. and reaching Tampa the
second day at $50 4. NJ, instead Of as
formerly at 80 p. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
N0RVELL'S BAD AIM.
Shoots at Burglar and Hits a Colored
Woman's Limb.

Mr.. Vernon Norvell. who lives at No.
621 north Fourth street saw man
walking on a roof in the rear OF the
house, and taking him for a burglar, he
fired a rev Oliver at the figure on the
roof. The bullet flew wild and struck
Sarah Dodson, a negress, who lives in
rear building
The bullet took .effect in Sarah's leg.
and DR.. Miller, of the ambulance corps,
relieved her sufferings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
PROVERBS OF SPAIN.
Glance at Some of the Odd Sayings OF
the Castilians,

81 am OF opinion. sancho. that there
IS no proverb but what Is true
because they are all sentences drawn
from experience itself. the mother o. all
the sciences"
il is quite fitting that this snort sIahes
al Spanish proverbs should be prefaced
by this wise remark OF Don Quixote, Tor
no country uses saws" more freely than
does Spain. cor course saws OF lite
rary kind are meant: no one ever ac-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
Train Held Up In Colorado.

RICO. COL. July 5.-The Rio Grande
Southern train was held uD AT STONY
Creek. twenty miles west ~ Rico. al III
O'Clock this morning by three men. SUP.
posed 10 be Mexicans. The train had
stopped for water when the hold.ups APP
neared. The train was placed under
guard after which two robbers went
through the cars. relieving the assengers
81 about $500. They were evidently ANA
Tours. and got but a small part OF ths
money on the train. The express ara
mail cars were unmolestet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-06
To PLAN
A JOINT
ATTACK


casion to dispel some Of the Spanish IL
lusons over the escape Of Admiral Ger
veras feet II seems that Madrid IL
not alone in the belief that the feet
made a handsome sortie from Santiago
and left the American ships Tar IN the
rear.
To-day a cablegram came from United
States Minister Lunis. at Caracas saying
the Spanish residents there were glori-
fving i'm the Spanish naval victory. The
Minister was Informed briefly that Ger
vera's fleet had been destroyed, the Ad-
mral made prisoner and that General
shafter had demanded the surrender OF
the city.
WATSON To co.
The definite official report reaching mere
to-day that tie Spanish fleet had entered
the Suez Canal made no change IN the
plans Of the Navy Department as TO
sending Commodore Watson's squadron
TO the coast Of Spain. Secretary Long
said II would start at the earliest pos
sible moment. but he did not care TO give
the day Of departure.
PRAISE FOR SCHDEY.
The humiliation of the Spanish fleet
continues to be an absorbing topic among
naval officials. and they are giving most
generous praise 10 Commodore Schiey
for the notable manner in which he d.
rected the deht. when the immediate
command fell TO his lot. The Commodore's
friends have long predicted that If ne
secured an OPPORTUNITY he would render
good account Of sle fighting ability OF the
American navy and they are glad this OPP
portunity was afforded. IL Is one more,
and perhaps the greatest achievement,
in a long line with which Commodore's
Schley's name has been associated. 9TH
ers including the relief OF the Greedy
Artlc expedition and the command of the
Baltimore at Valparaiso wher war was
imminent as a result OF a mob attack
on the American blue Jackets.