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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

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THE TEXARKANIAN
F.G. wOOTTEN, City Editor. h
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER %, 1899. .,
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Cotton, middling, 6ic. u
See Artist Supply Co, for glass.
H. L. Hess, of Pittsburg, Texas, P
is in the city today. V
A great many bales of cotton +,
were sold here today. q
The weather indications point
strongly toward getting rain, 81
The Cotton Belt officials were
here today on an inspection trip.
Get your shoes at the Globe -
twenty per cent less than elsewhere =
Shoes-best quality, best prices
at DeLamar's. 2l0 E. Broad. 1922 II
Four new offices with water, in B
Lester building, for rent. 1910
Four cans of Standard brand to- is
matoes for 30c, at ]. T, Hobgood's. !,
Eupion oil is the best on the d.
market.
One hundred trunks at Hardin II
Bros. 81 per week. 1922 I
Up-to-date tailor,made clothing "
at the Globe. 4-3
Don't have any oil'in your lamps =
but Eupion. =
Try the famous Bill Dougan ci-
gar, the best on the market. 1912
Get your moneys worth by buy !,
ing groceries at ]. T. Hobgood's. "
Nothing as good as the Bill Dou-
gan cigar, and only 5 cents. 1912 v
The A. 0. U. w. order had fair St
crowd out at the entertainment Z"
last night.
Mr.. Charles .Stropni returned y
with his bride this morning from 81
their honeymoon trip.
Mr., Charles Reeves sent out three n
coffins yesterday to the country. W
Two of them were for colored men. OF
You will get your moneys worth
by trading at the Globe Dry Goods in
store. 43 Y,
S. M. Ragland handles the
Artie cigar in 10000 quantities.
See him for prices 81l q
Oh how exquisitely delicious-the L
Bill Dougan cigar Do not fail to h
call for it. 1912
A swell line of infants soft sole Fl
shoes and hand embroidered mocca -
sins at Mullins & O'Neals. 1922 -
For Sale-ten well bred mares, u
and ten mule colts from five to sew
en- months old. Apply to j. T. =
Hobgood. lO-11 u
W. R. Usher & Sons shoes for y
boys are the best that can be made. '
Mullins u O'Neal have a big line of
them. 1922
For Sale-one ladies' solid gold D
watch-elgiu movement, for 800 =
Apply at this Office for further par 4
ticulars,
Mr.. Patteson has a state wide n
reputation for making fine photos, S
and if you are in need of work, why n
not give him call. 1925 >
Mr.. John Mayher left last night
for Chicago to place his daughter,
Florence under the care of an occu- y
list. =
George W. Signor, of Shreveport a
is here today visiting his brother
and looking after his business af.
fairs.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0o or 2Bo I
" G. o. O. fail TO cure druggists refund money /,
=
Visitors to the
Texas State Fair. !
While In Dallas are corJi,IIy ir,i | a
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

The most stubborn cases of Bron-
chitis succumb to Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup. Price 25 and 80 cts,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

There is to be a couple of wed,
dings in the city before month is
out but we are bound down to Sc
creCy not to tell
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

The Cotton Belt officials were
here today on an inspection trip.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

Our school shoes are the best in
the city-see them. Mullins &
O'Neal. 10 22
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

Two dozen pictures free with our
photo buttons. 204 &, Broad ST.
Gem Photo Co. 109
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

Thousands of the most stubborn
and distressing cases of piles have
been cured by Tabler's Buckeye
Pile Ointment. 1t never fails to
cure. Price, 80 cts, in bottles, tubes
rs cts.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

Benry Smith, who killed Lomax,
is on trial at Boston. When the
jury renders its verdict, court will
adjourn for the term.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25
We'll Dressed Feet

I$f.75 Ladies Shoes "a 06I
this week only. V1'HO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

Ladies' and mems fine shoes our
speciality-newest styles and best
quality. Mullins & O'Neal, 1922
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

See Patteson for fine photo work,
before sitting for a negative. He
pleases or the work don't 60 out of
his studio. 1925
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25
THE TEXARKANIAN
F. G. WOOTTEN, City Editor.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1899.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Cotton, middling, 6ic,
See Artist Supply Co. for glass.
H. L. Hess, of Pittsburg, Texas,
is in the city today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

Most popular 5 center on the
market-the famous Bill Dougan
cigar. 1912
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

THE EDWARDS HARNESS Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-25

For Rent-Two five room cottages
in good repair, on sixth street.
Texas side. Enquire at $40 Olive
street. l0.23-3t
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
DID NOT HEED THE WARNING.
NARROW ESCAPE or A PARTY ON
ST. ANDREWS SOUND.

Two Women and Three Men Went
Out ina II Small Boat and Were
Caught in IL stormy Sea-Werc
without shelter, Food or Water
for Twenty-FOur Hours-Great Re
lief when They Finally Reached
Cumberland beach.
brunswick, Ca, July 6.-News reached
Bruins wick tonight Of the narrow escape
from death of party of five persons had
While out on a sa.l near Cumberland Is
land Tuesday, during which they were
for hours helpless on a stormy sea.
The party consisted of Mrs. Painter Of
Atlanta, and a young woman companion,
millinery drummer from Louisville, Mr.
Dellle from Townsville, aud Ernest Bill
hngton of Cumberland. who was sailing
the boat. They were blown out TO sea, and
for twenty-four hours were on the turbu-
lent waters in small soil boat without
food or water. and no shelter from the
seas and wind
The party left Hotel Cumberland at 3
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon While a strong
Nihh NelD bIONilS anu lOu6A weather
threatened, for sail across st. Andrew
sound. They were in a small yawl boat
scarcely big enough to hold five, but all
were out for jolly time and did not mind
the uncomfortable close quarters very
much.
When about the middle of ST. Andrews
a sQuall caught them aud drove the boat
straight our to sea. They beat backward
and forward all Tuesday night and half Of
Wednesday and reached Cumberland last
night at dark.
During that time the women had repeat
edly tainted from fear and exposure, and
the entire party was in a wretched con-
ditiOn generally During their absence
searching parties had been organized, and
all the hotel guests were securing the
beaches and waterways. looking for the
lost ones. Boats were out all night, ana
the beach ana docks We're patrolled with
lights in hopes of rendering aid.
The tales of suffering that were UNI
dergoue by the party while they We're
helplessly riding the choppy sea are
thrilling, and their final safe return has
removed a weight from the minds of
Cumberlaud's guests.
1t seems that experienced sea-lovers
had warned them against the trip, but
without avail, and the apprehension felt
for the party from the time of their de-
parture grew into alarm and great fear
as the hours progressed and no trace of
them could be found
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
PRISONERS WILL BE RELEASED.
Spanish Heroes of BaIcr Cheered ana
Feted Everywhere.

Manila, July 7. a. m.-The Spanish
commissioners, who went to Tarac for
conferesce with Aguinaldo regarding the
surrender of the Spanish prisoners in
the hands of the Filipinos, returned here
last night
Chairman del Rio. of the commission,
said the release of all the prisoners had
been practically arranged for, but il would
be necessary to consult the Spanish gov
eminent before the agreement could be
ratified
He declined to give the terms of the
arrangement, or to say whether these
contemplated a ransom. He asserted,
however that Aguinaldo had already is
sued decree for the release of the CT
william officials and the sick soldiers.
The commissioners with the remnant of
The Spanish garrison Of Baler, on the east
coast of Luzon, and number Of civilian
prisoners, were escorted by Filipino sol
diers from Tarlac to the American out
posts at san Fernando and came to Ma
Mia by the night train
The heroes of the long defense Of Baler,
where The SpaniaTds resisted an insurgent
siege for more than year, formed pic
turesque band. Lieut. Martin, the only
surviving officer, MARCHED them through
the streets. There are only twenty-five,
and most of them are mere boys, in faded
blue cotton uniforms and red shirts. They
are barafooted
A crowd of Spanish men and women en-
braced them, weeping and shouting their
praises.
They tell remarkable story. 1t APP
pears that the captain several times pro-
posed to surrender, but the soldiers ce-
fused. Finally some months ago he tried
TO raise a white flag. Thereupon Lieut..
Martin killed him with his own sword.
Their food supply gave out entirely a
week ago and they surrendered to the
Filipinos with all the hOnors of war. They
were allowed 10 keep their arms, and they
say they marched from Baler with a
Filipino escort and carrying guns, through
several insurgent camps, everywhere be-
ing cheered and feted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
WORK ON IsTHMIAN CANAL.
Four Additional Men to he Sent to
the Field at Once.

Washington, July 6.-The Isthmian Canal
Commission, the successor of the Nicara-
qua Canal Commission, held an ail-day
session to-day. but refused 10 make pub
lie anything beyond a general statement
to the effect that they had been consider
ing the details Of the work before the varl-
Gus committees.
The observation work begun by the Old
commission Is being kept up. and four adj
ditional men will be sent to the field by
Saturdays steamer from New York They
are J. 0. Jones Of Alabama and Thomas
f. Bolts of Philadelphia, both with the
expedition last year, and Stanford A. Har-
rls of North Carolina and w. c. c. Nc
GTuder of Washington, both new APP
pointees
The commission is hurrying to make up
its field plans, and 1t is thought the ma
jority Of the members will sail for the
isthmus by the end of July.
Lieut. Sidney A. Staunton flag lieuten-
ant on Admiral SIMPSONS cruiser, the
New York, was chosen secretary to the
commission. The Panama canal section
of the commission probably VIII visit
Paris and arrangements are being made
at that end.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
MIME. DREYFus WAS CHEERFUL.
Last Conversation with Her Husband
More Satisfactory.

Last Conversation with Her Husband
More satisfactory.
Copyright, 1885, by the Associated Press.)
Rennes, France, July 6.-Mme. Dreyfus,
on leaving the prison to-day. appeared
in much better spirits than yesterday.
It was evident that her conversations
with her husband had been of a more
cheerful nature A large crowd had
gathered in the hope OF Witnessing her
arrival and departure, but the gendarmes
cleared the streets adjacent 20 the prison
and the spectators caught only a pass
ing glimpse of her as she drove rapidly
in a closed carriage to the residence Of
Nine Gooard.
From point overlooking The prison the
correspondent OF the Associated Press saw
Capt. Dreyfus emerge into the court yard
to-day for an hours exercise. He was
dressed in a blue serge suit and wore a soft
felt hat He walked slowly across the yard,
with his hands in the pockets of his jacket
His head was slightly bent forward, so
that It was impossible TO see the features
As he crossed the yard he was preceded
and followed by prison warder. The thee
passed through another door leading to a
garden in the center of the prison. where
Dreyfus takes exercise, and disappeared
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
TWO CASES FOUND IN HAVANA.
Gen. Gomez Now Charged With
Designs on san Domingo.

Havana, July 1.-TWO eases of yellow
fever have been reported to-day one of
the patients is an old Spanish woman.
who has been in Cuba for two years, ana
with her the disease Is in a Id form.
The other case is that of an merican,
whose symptoms are stiH doubf {, though
IL is believed by Surgeon Major Davis and
other officers to be yellow fever. Both
cases were discovered in a bad part Of
the city which is but little frequeuted
by Americans. Surgeon Major Davis does
not believe there is much danger that the
disease will spread.
El Reconcentrado publishes sensational
story accusing Gen. Maxine Gomez Of
plotting 10 overthrow the government of
San Domingo. 1t says:
Having abandoned the hope of becom-
ing the head of the Cuban republic and
unwilling 20 emulate the example of other
patriots who, in similar conditions, have
thrust aside personal interests and re-
tired into private life. Gomez Is confering
with disconnected Domlnicans, among
whom are Gen. Bautistoa who Is now In
Havana, with view of organizing an ex-
petition, composed of former American
and Cuban soldiers, to attack San Do
mingO, kill President HuerereauX and pro-
claim Gomez dictator. We are informed
that Gomez, though an old man, Is of
infinitely more value than all the Domin-
lean generals put together"
1t is scarcely necessary to say that this
story is generally discredited,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
DEMOCRATS INVITED TO MEET.
League of BimetaIIic Clubs working
Hard for 10 TO 1.

Covingto9, KY, July 6.-The organiza-
ton committee of the bimetallist clubs of
the Ohio valley to-day sent out circulars
to all states inviting Democrats to meet
at noon Thursday, July 20, at the Palmer
House, in Chicago, to devise plans for d
more thorough organization, especially in
the pivotal states of Ohio Indiana, Ill
nos and Kentucky. The Democratic ma
tonal committee will meet at the Palmer
House july 20. The circular is signed by
James P. Tarvin, chairman, and Allen W
Clark, secretary, and concludes as fol-
lows:
THE committee is inviting to this meet
ing Democrats all over the country who
are known to favor the re-adoption of the
Chicago platform of 1886, without an omis-
Sion and who are opposed to anything in
the nature of a compromise or a conces-
sion as TO any principle involved in that
platform. The league which appointed this
committee is particularly and primarily in
terested in bimeJallism at lG to /, and viii
work especially for its advancement,
though K is assumed that the convention
will also declare against trusts and imper-
a ltcr1
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
APPRECIATES VOLUNTEERS.
President Says He Would Like to
Shake All Their Hands.

Washington, July 6.-The President to-
day found an opportunity in connection
with the visit to the White House of a
Pennsylvania delegation, to express in a
semi-public manner his appreciation of the
services of the volunteer forces in the
Philippine archipelago.
The delegation was headed by Gov.
Stone. and was composed of twenty-five
or thirty influential citizens. They called
in connection with the homecoming of the
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment, which is
now on its way across the Pacific. The
delegation went to the White House TO
make request that Col. Hawkins be
promoted to a brigadier generalship.
Replying, the President said that no cit
izen of the country could have higher
appreciation than he of the exceptional
services and patriotic self-sacriice of the
state troops in the Pacific islands
II should" he said like to have an
opportunity to take by the hand and thank
every individual member of the volunteer
forces for remaining in the Philippines
and assisting in the work there beyond
the time required of them by the terms
of their enlistment"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07

nave yet reached here from Houston or
Galveston. Sealey and neighboring towns
nave about exhausted their resources.
Auother negro family was drowned
near here to-day Several other lives
nave been lost since last night. espa-
claIly among the refugees on the mound
near Old San PHILIPPE. A number of ne
groes have fallen exhausted from tree
tops after hanging three days and nights.
and were drowned.
A rumor is current here of great loss
Oh HE near Richmond, FoTt Bend county.
AS We are cut off from all that southern
section, definite information is unobtafn-
able; but the situation naturally must
be as bad as here"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
WHEELER WILL GO TO MANILA.
Order Directing Him to Report to
Gen. Otis Already Issued.

Gen. Otis Already Issued.
Washington, July Especial -Presi-
dent Mckinley this morning Informed Rep
resentatives Clayton and Bankhead of Al
ALBANIA, who called to urge the appointment
OF Capt. ]. c. Hixen Of the Fifth I'm
munes, recently mustered out, as lieulen-
ant colonel or other field officer, that he
Intended to send Gen. Joseph Wheeler TO
the Philippines.
The order directing Gen. Wheeler to re-
port to Gen. OTIS was issued later in the
day.
Gen. Wheeler is much pleased with his
ass snment to the Philippines.
Il believe now that the rebellion is on
and that it should be stamped out" he
said tonight. THE sooner it is done the
better IL VIII be for the Filipnos. as well
as for the Unit d States. Every loyal
American should support the administra-
ton in its efforts to terminate the strife
and 10 set up a good government in the
Philippines l am glad to be able TO lend
my aid to the government at this time,
when il isSin need of support shall
place myself at the disposal of Gen Otis
and endeavor to do my duty as soldier"
Gen. Wheeler IS making preparations to
leave for San Francisco Saturday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
HEAVY RAILROAD DAMAGE.
Losses From the Floods Are Now Es-
timated at So, 100000.

Dallas, Tex, July 6.-The railroad stu
alton in Texas tonight because of the
floods is so much worse than it has been
heretofore that the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe had to abandon its through
trains from st. Louis and Kansas City
at Dallas and Fort Worth, respectively.
The Santa Fe had until tonight, by run
ming on roundabout way, managed to get
through TO Galveston, but the new wash
outs in the Lower Brazos country stop
ped even this traffic. The abandonment
of the Santa Fe trains sewers The last
link of anything like direct connection
between Northern and Southern Texas.
To reach these points now it is necessary
to travel via Shreveport, La.
The flood damages to railroad property
in Texas is now conservatlvely estimated
at 100000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
CONSOLIDATION NOT LIKELY.
Talk as to Southern and l.. d N.
Probably GrOundIcss.

Louisville, Ky. June 6.-The report Of
the proposed consolidation of the South
ern and Louisville and Nashville roads is
not credited in railroad circles here.
An attempt tonight to reach the higher
officials of the Louisville and Nashville
was unsuccessful. II. B. Spencer, super
intendent of the Southern, said he had
heard nothing of it, and believed that the
rumor was groundless.
According to Kentucky law il Is i'm
possible for opposing lines Of railway to
be consolidated. This was made a test
case five or six years ago when the Louis
vile and Nashville was negotiating for
the purchase Of the Cincinnati and Ohio
Southwestern. Gov. Brown held that it
was against the law for the purchase TO
be made, and was sustained in the courts
Later the line was purchased by the Hi
nois Central.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
SPENCE WILL BE 4 MAJOR.
Crenshaw ana Orr of Georgia Are
Also on the List.

Washington, July e.-(spec.al)-
sentativfs Grggs, Maddox and Adamson of
Georgia saw The President this morning
and recommended Lieut.. r. E. l.. Spence
Of Southern Georgia for appointment as
major. Lieut. Spence is Endorsed by The
entire delegation and the President, it IS
said, promised 10 make the appointment.
Thc President also decided to appoint
Marion MADISON OF Montgomery, Ala,
second lieutenant Of volunteers. Mr.. Nab
son was indorsed by Representatives Clay
ton and Bankhead.
Frank Il. Crankshaw Of Georgia, will be
a captain. and S. g. orr of Georgia, VIII
be appointed quartermaster.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
KING MILAN's NARROW ESCAPE.
WOuld-Be Assassin Fired Upon the
Former King of Servia.

Former King of Servia.
Belgrade, Servia, July 6.--Former King
Milan, father of King Alexander of Ser
via, narrowly escaped assassination here
this evening.
The would-be murderer is under ar
rest He fired four revolver shots, one
of which slightly grazed his majesty, an
other wounding in the hand Adjt. Lukitch,
who was with him.
AT the time the attack was made, about
6:30 O'Clock, King Milan was driving
through Michael street in an open car
rlage.
The would-be. assassin is about 2S years
old and has not yet been identified by the
police.
on his return to the palace King Milan
received the congratulations of the mem
bers of the cabinet and the diplomatic
corps upon his escape.
Later In the evening King Alexander
drove through Michael street and was en-
Enthusiastically received by the popuiace
King Milan was slightly wounded in
the back
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
HAS YELLOW FEVER ABOARD.
Miss CIendcnnin One of the victims
on the Mcclellan.

New York, July G.-Fhe transport Nc
Cleilan arrived to-day from Santiago and
was detained at quarantine.
Her surgeon reports that three of the
passengers have yellow fever Two of
these are cabin passengers, One is Miss
Clendennin, daughter of the surgeon in
charge at Santiago whose death of yellow
fever is reported
Miss Clendennin told the surgeon of the
transport that she had not seen her ia
Their for some time prior to sailing but
two days after the transport left Santi-
ago she was stricken with the disease,
which is mild in character The patient Is
improving.
Health officer Doty says he viii transfer
the sick to Swinburne Island.
The transport and the effects Of the pas
sengers and crew viii be disinfected. All
on board will be detained for five days
after the dislnfection IS accomplished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
MOHAwKs PREPARE ron WORK.
VIII Meet with the Democratic Ma
tiOnaI Convention.

Buffalo, n. y, July 6.-The Hohawks, a
Democratic organization said to comprise
bers, which has been in secret session
here since the Sd inst, has elected officers
and adjourned to meet next year in the
city selected for the national Democratic
convention, one week prior to that con-
vention.
Steps were taken to begin Immediately
the work of organizing new wigwams.
The national executive committee was re-
duced from thirteen to seven members
The resolutions adopted denounced trusts
and monopolies indorse Bryan and free
silver, and oppose militarism.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
NO WOMEN COUNCILLORS.
EnsInnd's House of Commons De-
feated the Measure.

London, July 6.-The House OF Com
mons this evening rejected the amend
ment to the London government bill, pro-
posed by Right Hon. Leonard Henry
Courtney, Un.onist member for the Bod
min division Of Cornwall, permitting the
election of women as councillors, by a
vote Of 246 against the amendment, and
III IN It's favor.
The House of Lords amendment. pro-
viding for the exclusion OF women from the
office Of councillor. was then formally
agreed to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
SENDING OUT THE LIFE BOATS.
Urgent Measures Necessary to Save
Life in Texas Flood.

Washington. July Tin response to an
urgent request from the district superin-
tendent of the life saving service at Gal
weston, Tex, Gen. supt. Kimban
today gave authority to have life
saving boats sent on fiat cars up the coun-
try to the flooded district where it was re-
ported many lives were IN danger.
The authority was promptly acted on,
and the superintendent with Keeper Haines
of the Galveston station, and Keeper White
of the Arkansas station, with a crew, start
ed with boats late this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-07
DELEGATES ENTERTAINED.
Received by Queen WiIhcImina ut
the Royal Palace.

Amsterdam, July 6.-Queen wilhelmina
and the Queens mother arrived here this
morning, and amid a great popular dem
onstrauon, proceeded to the palace.
The members of the International peace
arrived at $50 O'Clock p. m. by
special train from The Hegue, and pro
ceeded from the station directly 10 the
palace. where they were received BY the
Queen, after which they were entertained
at a magnificent banquet at the palace.