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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

The governor of Texas has tele-
graphed the war department at
Washington, asking aid for the
flood sufferers of his state, Many
have been drowned, houses have
been washed off and there are over
1000 surrounded by a sea of water
and no succor can reach them for
wreckage. 1t is said the property
value of the loss by the floods will
reach $50, 900, 900.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

A vegetable wagon driven by a
white woman ran into buggy oc.
cupied by Guy Whealdon this morn.
ing which was standing near the
sidewalk at 1900 Maple street. The
buggy had a wheel broken The
woman did not stop to say she was
sorry or give any excuse for poor
driving, but remarked as she drove
on, next time you'll get out of the
way"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

The old Gayoso Hotel in Memphis
went up in ashes on the 4th of July,
This was an ancient pile Of brick
and morter and was at one time the
finest hotel in the south. There
we're other buildings burnt adioin.
ing. The total loss will foot up
half million.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

The cause of our misery, our woes
and wants, our poverty and crime,
lives is our ignorance. Ignorance,
the only sin, has created a false
system aud cunningly perpetuates /
Ignorance is the womb and cradle Of
all suifring. Men are not to be blam-
ed altogether, Ignorance have pro.
duced what we behold, but there is
an antidote for ignorance, only
one, however, and that is education,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action,
and soothing effect of Syrup of Fig,
when in need of laxative, and II
the father or mother be costive OF
bilious, the most gratifying results
follow It's use, so that It is the best
family remedy known and every
family should have a bottle, Man.
ufactured by the California Fig
Syrup 20,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

Yesterday Marshal Dean and
Mayor Hardin went after those
men who have thus far failed to
make sewer connection, with un-
gloved hands and many warrants
we're issued and a goodly number
served. There will be fines and
cost to pay if these men refuse to
obey the law, The west side has a
$50, 900 sewer system and the peo'
pie living along its route have not
as yet realized the benefits of its
use We hope the mayor will give
all those who have been summoned
to appear, a sufficient number of
days under bond to comply with
the ordinance in making the con
nection without imposing a fine.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

"An Empty Sack Cannot Stand Up
right" Neither can poor, weak,
thin blood nourish and sustain the
physical system Hoods Saarsapa.
rilla is the standard purifier and
true tonic for the blood,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

Don't forget the excursion to
Shreveport July II via Port Arthur
route, $3.50 round trip, good to re-
turn till July 10, See A. l.. Frick,
ticket agent
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06
TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1899

An engineer on the Iron Mount
ain road, who runs out of Little
Rock north, but whose family live
here, and who have been engaged
in keeping boarders. came home un-
expectedly on the morning of the
4th of July, and not likeing the way
he found things about the house,
had occasion to display pistol be-
hind retreating man. He did not
shoot, bat went about in a business
like manner to sell out all the furni-
ture and the little home, and Civ
ing his wife the money, every farth-
ing of it, told her to 90 home to her
people and in due coure of time he
would secure a divorce. The woman
left for the East last night,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

The movement to erect a new
capital goes grandly on, notwith
standing Attorney General Jefferson
Davis has seen proper to oppose 1t.
The ground was broken on the 4th,
on penitentiary hill, the site of the
new capital, by the members of the
capital commission and other prom
lnent citizens of the state. Judg-
ing from the cut of the building, as
given by the Gazette of yesterday,
we are of the opinion that Arkan-
sas will compare favorably with
other states in the matter of her
capitol. 1t certainly is to be desired
that Gen. Davis step aside and him
der no further this movement of
progress and prosperity.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

Last night when the people were
coming from the Auditorium on the
street cars, the double tree on the
second car (there were six or eight
of them) broke, and the team of
mules ran of toward town. This de-
Iayed the car until the teams from
the cars in the rear could be taken
out and changed, thus laying the
car in the rear out, the passengers
being crowded into cars ahead.
The Car that broke down was on
the steep grade, and the passengers
had to unload in order to get the
car on the hill. When the driver
reached the level, we learn he did
not stop to get all of his passengers
on, and as consequence, many of
them walked to their homes. We
hear some kicking at the treat
ment. We hope the double trees
and harness will be inspected and
looked after oetter in the future.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

Telephone Blythe for the Bus,
when you want to visit the Kirby
beach. IA
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-06

Hoods Pills do not gripe. All drug
gists, 25c, Z
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
A War of False Pretcnses.

New York World.
The chief argument of the supporters
of Mr. McKinley's war in the Philippines
Is that 1t is the duty of our government to
restore and maintain order in the is
considerations of humanity. 1t is urged.
alike forbade our leaving the Filipinos to
anarchy and throat cutting"
Unfortunately for those who make this
plea, they are not able to cite any facts
TO support 1t. There has been no disorder
In any of the islands save where our troops
have gone to demand, in Mr. Mckinley 5
name, the unconditional submission OF the
natives TO the sovereignty Of the United
States over the entire archipelago
President Schurman, late OF the peace
commission, who has just returned from
d visit in the southern Islands OF the
group. found no anarchy anywhere. he
reported the natives as of a peaceful dis
position The only hghtlng has been with
those whom they regard as invaders.
They are not at war among themselves.
They have their own ciyil government
which, while not up to the American
standard. satisfies those who ordained it
and meets their needs.
The same thing was true in Luzon. MI
Barrett, formerly our minister to siam
who was with DeweY's fleet up to the
surrender OF Manila, and afterWard spent
several months there studying the situa-
ton, in his article in the Review of Re-
views speaks in high terms of both the
civil government. and the army organized
by Aguinado. He says:
by the middle OF October, 1898, he had
assemb cd at Maiolos q congress OF 100
men who would compare in behavior,
manner, dress and education with the
average men OF the better classes of other
Asatic nations. possibly including the
japanese These men, whose sessions
repeatedly attended, conducted themselves
with great decorum and showed knowl
edge OF debate and OF parliamentary law
that would not compare uEfayorably with
the japanese parliament
This is In harmony with the opinion Of
Admiral Dewey, given officially TO the
navy department, that the Filipinos are
better capable OF self-goyernment than are
tho Cubans.
Through all the nine months Of waiting.
from the investment and tnal capture OF
Manila with the army OF the Filiplnos act
ing as our allies, up TO the collision with
our forces In February, there was no AN
archy' or disorder" in the island OF
Spanish occupation. except euch as Spain
made or provoked.
the Philippines, SO far as IL has been dis
closed. is that OF subjugation and con-
ouest. Spain could not deliver the islands
far which we paid 500, 100000 and We are
irving 10 secure possession by force. Any
other plea is false and hypocrltical. The
truth about this unwarranted and costly
war Is dispassionstely set forth In the
eytracts from an English journal at Hong
Kong printed on this page today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
Coast batteries Named.

Washington. July 25.-By direction OF
the president batteries along the seacoas,
have been designated as follows At Mar
rowstone point. Puget Sound. Fort Flag
Ter, In honor OF the late General ID. w.
Flagler, chief OF ordnance; alt Great Gull
point, opposite New London. Conn, Fort
Niche, in honor OF the officer OF that
name killed at the battle OF San Juan hill.
At Long Island head, Boston harboi
Fort Strong, In honor OF the late Major
general George c. strong.
Growers Clif. Boston harbor, Fort
Banks, In honor OF the late Major Generui
n. F.. Bank.
Plum Island, Long Island. Fort Terry.
In honor OF the late Major General A.. l..
Terry: Delaware city. Del. Fort Dupont,
In honor OF the late Rear Admiral Dupoat;
Santa Rosa Island, Fla, Fort Pensacola;
Ballast Point. Canduego, Cal, Fort Rose
Grams, in honor OF the late Major General
William Rosecrans; Chinook Point, mouth
OF Columbia river Fort Columbia.
Admiralty Head Puget Sound, Fort Ca
sey. In honor OF the late Brigadier General
Casey.
Batteries al Fort Caswell n. c.. twelve
inch battery, Caswell; hye-inch battery.
Battery Ship, In honor OF the late First
Lieutenant William r. Schipp OF the United
States cavalry. killed in the battle OF san
Juan: battery at Hawkins Point. Nd.
Fort Armistead In honor 81 the late Major
George Armistead.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
EUROPEAN MARKETS.
Are Taking Quite mn Interest In
American shares.

SuuFfN.
New York, July % .--Jefferson Seligman
| OF j. 4 w. Seligman g. Co has Just re-
turned from business trip TO London.
Paris and Berlin In speaking of the busl-
ness situation abroad he said; For the
moment there is a summer dullness in bus
mess and financial circles abroad, just as
there is here. influential interests are In
the mountains, at the seaside or on their
yachts. They have been large buyers OF
our better class of railroad stocks and Sc
curties. The traffic showing OF our rail
roads has been satisfactory to them and
II is conceded on all sides that we are on
the eve of another upward movement. AS
yet the foreigners have not done much
in our industrials. but they are awaken
ing to the fact that these stocks
present some attractive features. When
they understand the subject better they are
likely to become more deeply Interested.
Inc Industrial preferred stocks Will appeal
to them more directly. for they offer go1d
returns and arc on q basis that warrant
continuance of dividends. Money Is
working easier in England. For while
IL threatened TO become tight as II did III
some OF the continental countries and
government securities declined under the
circumstances, This situation. however, Is
changing materially for the better. France
held her own during the recent semi
crisis better than any other nation, be-
cause the situation there was steaded by
the great array OF small investors. Europe
Will need all the wheat and corn we can
send abroad. The market for these prod
ucts is broadening In spite Of favorable
crops over there"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
SELLING EXTRA SHIPS.
brought More Than They We're APP
praised At.

Washington. July 25.-The secretary OF
the navy has disposed of several ships
purchased by the government durins' the
Spanish war but no longer needed by ths
navy. as follows; Repair ship Vulcan, at
League island, appraised at 100000, soia
to Michael Jenkins of the Merchants ana
Miners Transport company for slIo'ooV'
collier sciplo, at the New York navy yard
appraised at $4,000, sold to Luis Luck
enbach of New York for $4,000; ferryboat
Boston. at Boston navy yard, appraisei
at 1000, sold TO j. Phillips, Wooi 80
Watson of Portsmouth, Va. for sSo,vov,
collier Niagara. at the New YORK hary
yard. appraised at 100000, sold TO Henry
p. Booth of New York for s75,56S. 49,.
or the other vessels offered for sale tns
yacht Enquirer. appraised at 100000, was
Withdrawn at the request OF the war ue-
partment and transferred to that depart
ment; and the bids for the boat Russelis,
appraised at s35. 700, were rejected, as the
highest, that OF the city OF Boston, was
$40. 900 less than the appraised value OF
The vessel. The Governor Russell, wh'eh
Is now al the Norfolk navy yard. VIII d.
re-appraised and offered for sale again
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NEGRO WAS LyNCHED. IN THE FIELD OF SPORT.
ne Was Guilty Of Burning a Church 10
Grimes County.
WOUNDED TWO MEN, ONE FATALLY
r'"'ed Citizens Took Him ont
ana strung Him Up-Evidcnce
Was Conclusive.

Navasota, Texas, July 95.--The handsome
niue church OF the white Baptist COZ
sregation OF Fuqua Prairie is TODAY only
an ash spot by the roadside. two white
men are more or less seriously wounded
ana one negro has departed this life by
the rope route
Between and o'clock YESTERDAY even
ing The church was reduced to ashes by
some incendiary hand--a fact all too plain
10 all who first arrived upon the scene
1t was not long after the FIRE until a large
number of the denlzens of that vicinity had
gathered about the church lot, and an in
vestigation was quickly set afoot to ascer-
tain. If possible, who committed the deed.
Suspicion fell upon John and Randall
Hamilton, two negro men. Randall was
found In the crowd about the scene of the
burning and hangmans moose SLIPPED over
his head and around his neck. Then n
stern command fell upon his ears to tell
the truth or be swung instantly into the
other world. He said it was his brother.
John, who burned the church, which was
corroborated by colored woman, who
testified to having heard John, a week be-
fore, say he was going to burn the build
ing, and this. TOO, was partly substantiated
by some parties who saw others about the
church shortly before the fire. VIII Flu
qua's testimony eXonerated Randall. RAN
DAN was released and the citizens started
in search of John. He was found in his
house on r. 7. Prescott's place, and was
asked to come out. having retreated within
when he saw the white men coming his
way.
His reply to the summons was volley
of buckshot from his gun, which tore the
thumb off Tuck Moody's hand another
charge entered the breast of Van Wright,
which DR.. Emory says, may prove fatal,
though the chances are in wrlghts ia
vor.
The tragedy worked up much excitement
about Anderson and at the place where
the shooting occurred and it is feared that
all is not yet over, it being thought that
there were several other parties in the .
conspiracy to burn the church, and it
such proves the case it is sure that they
will pay a same penalty for their sins
phone message received after 4
o'clock this evening says that John Ham
ilton was hanged by crowd of citizens
on Fuqua Prairie at IL O'Clock today. He
was shot last night before being captured
but his wounds were not at all serious
10 confessed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
SPORTING NOTES.


Racing viii begin at Saratoga July 20 and
continue until August %. The Coney 1slano
fail meeting will open August &c.
billy Rothford OF Chicago got decision
over "founr' corhett OF Denver before the
the end OF the twentieth round
Tcbcau Is credited by the st. Louis Repuo,
lie with saying; 1T Ia getting to Nc a game
Of umpires. not OF PLAYERS. The umpircs are
making and unmaking champions"
Laioio may be out OF the game for the
rest Of the season. certainly Tor month
His injured leg is In splints. With Laioie
out half the team is gone The rhillios have
no second haseman, no nrst basenan and
Lauder. their third sacker. is In bad physical
shape.
A special to the Chicago Chronicle from St
Louis says. The promoters ut the proposed
new baseball club In st. Louis have procured
n lease of the Athletic mark grounds at Grad
and sullivan avenues. This Is the old Sports
club.
houtz played In the two Sunday games for
Cincinnati, his first appearance; he was nut
IN 10 lead the Batting and didu't do so worse;
his record was;
AID II 20 A e
l HoStz' ct 6, '.'..''. ,'.'..'..',. ! q
lie was in double play in the second game
also. One OF his hits IN the second game
was for three BAGS
The Grand circuit races al Cleveland were
postponed on account OF rain after two heats
had been trottod In tho e;lS pace Conev
won. Bob Ftgsimmons second. Shade On
third. Time. a:lSiS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
Nc. Lucas Of Washington WIN Prospect
for OIL.
he HAS MADE AN EXTENSIVE LEASE
MIR. c. w. o. riley nnd Miss Mncune
Mnrricd-wcddinr Invitations.
local Notes.

Beaumont, Texas July cb,--An instru-
meni was filed with County Clerk Bian-
Ghetto today which evidences that the
Gladys City oil, Gas and Manufacturing
company have leased for one year. with
the privilege of buying the ,ownsite of
Gladys city, to Anthony f. Lucas OF
Washington, d. c.. the consideration being
SIS, lao.
The lease is considerable document
and reci,es among other things that tho
lessee oontemplates prospecting for oil ard
gas and win otherwise improve the prop
erty
Extensive development at Gladys City
aud the immediate vicinity can be expect
ed in the very near future
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

RETURNED FROM Liberia.
The south Hcttcr Thun Africa 4
the NeprO.

the Negro.
New York, July 25--Elght negroes, three
women and five children. arrived from
Sierra Leone on Monday and after wan
dering about the streets all day, were
taken in charge by colored missionary.
Mrs. Hattie Reese, who found them shell
Ter and managed to get food for them.
They are Mrs. Lucy Greyson, Mrs Boone
and Mrs. Sim Letton. who, with their hus-
bands and children. formed part OF II
large colony of Southern negroes who
sailed from savannah In March, 1896, for
Liberia. Gathered together by the Inter-
national Emigration company of Birming
ham, Ala. they had been told thar Lii
boria was the promised land Tor the col
orcd race" Hundreds sold their homes
and Joined the colony. sailing on the Lab
rador Arriving at Monrovia, the colonsts
received the allotments of land that had
been promised them, but learned that it
would be several years before they could
get their first crop of coffee. which was
about the only thing that could be raised
The agent IN charge of the supplies which
were to be furnished them for one year
sold them In the interior and LEFT with the
proceeds. Some of the colonsts made their
way inland and attempted to compete with
the natives at starvation wages In the
fields and MS carriers, Scores succumbed
to fevers. among them the husbands o..
Mrs. Boone and Mrs. Sim Letton. Some
escaped TO Freetown and Sierra Leone
where they were cared for by Mr.. VII
liains. the American consul
1t was by his assistance that Mrs Grey
son and others were able to reach this
CITY
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a COTTON BELT ROAD.
3, ! Re- Outside the Control Of the
Coulds.
| CHICAGO AND EASTERN ILLINOIS
re said TO Have Acquired
possession and I" intend
Expanding IT,

i, York. July s5'-The Journal and
,,.sr says: The Goulds are under
i no longer have control oil the
,ou,s southwestern railway. 1t is
u reliably that banking houses iden-
''A INA sxtent with the Chicago and
.,.,u Illinois now hold majority in
!, N the property. Most OF the I'm
.,sots which have been recently made
nav Of new equipment, heavier
J .rd better roadbed have been at the
:, the new interest now in control.
,.u,.nt Of the interest on the second
~, hands was forced by the present
.,ro,lns element, very much against the
:, the Goulds, who prefer to keep
nancy III the treasury Edwin Gould
III. Tho presidency, but is no longer
/ ,,ra manager of the property. which
I. r,w deyolves upon the vice president
!. ,sn,ral manager, who was formerly
y, tbr Great Northern and VINO mas
...ucaly reyolutionized the business OF
b property. , 80 ,,,,nt .ig,tv.
10y rn,,ss which will run from the north-
a.rm,nns of the ST, Louis Southwest
r. ~ the southwestern terminus of une
|hiesso and Eastern Illinois viii, 1t is
nssiea be completed within about thirty
|,ys When this is actually finished
laugh trains can be operated from chi
tn 70 the gulf over a shorter route than
In except the Illinois Central, which,
Iageyer. has the disadvantage of not hav-
n a good port facilities as can be Of
spsa DIV the Southwestern. with the tram
rlleage question the dominant feature OF
rodern railrcading, tire new line Will be
,r,icuarly we'll equipped, as the improve
senrs on the Southwestern have brought
hat line up to date" enabling the run
lpg Of the heavy locomotives and cars
he Eastern Illinois road over the en-
Ire line. II is authoritatively stated that
n Rock Island system does not iigure IN
Ao new deal.
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QUIETLY MARRIED.

At the residence OF the brides parents
yesterday afternoon Mr.. Charles w. O,
Riley of Galveston and Miss Mamie A,
Macune were united in the holy bonds of
wedlock, Rev. ], w. Blekor, rector OF 81,
Marks Episcopal church officiating The
ceremony was Witnessed only by relatives
and immediate friends OF the contracting
parties. At $50 o'clock the happy couple
departed on the Gulf and Interstate for
Galveston their future home. Tho bride
Is the accomplished daughter of Mr.. aud
Mrs G. w, Macune, and the groom is the
Galveston representative of the Peerless
Tobacco company and ls prominent In bus
inoss circles OF the Island City.
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is dead 4, mrs Rra ana accumulated fortune,
NEW vop,, ~ asea ".
,ba aw iofk.--Mrs. Ada Gray Tinray.
snr,o So.,reSs, better known as Ada GRAY. il
de, sons III IN THIS city, having Just un :
cancer. '"e 'enioVa OF
new HAVEN, Conn.--lt has been do.
e. to discontinue the use OF coal ne
i ,uea on the New York, New Haven and
"a railroad and TO substitute coke
aor II on all locomotives. Experiments
~ coke have been tried on IL for a year.
,nss prove that coke Is cheaper f,,el
anu lasts almost as long as bitumino,s
'oa' and has other advantages over II.
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Half mile. maidens-Elma NJ. Donna Anita
IFS. Chief Farrell ia Jessie Wood 113, Micro
scope li2, Kristne. Gomez, Scarlet Lily III,
Satan i0S, Tidy Ann. Flylotta, Milda, pierd
lC7. Monteagle 0leknma los, Mona Murphy
lJl. Fannie Leland 100.
One mile. sellng-L imewater 10. Cheval
d'Or 1906 Col Eads, Charlo. Finem Respice
iO5. Annowan Defender II, Gadsden Hanon
I02, Hub Prather, Rosa Masso Maurice w 100,
False Lead 80. Prince Eotben 81. Hanllght.
Petect. Rosa J. %
Two mile selling--iarton Ill, Overella 10i.
Tautons 81. Barrier. Deceive So.
Seven furlongs-Albert Vale ~. Newsgath-
eter III Tin Graft. Grazielia Molo 101, Harry
Lee. Hugh Penny lOs, Heck $ 49, Espionage 30.
Male and seventy yards-Carnero ia, Benne-
yIle 1l2, Imp Mistral LOG, Flammaron 1913,
John Kessler 1903 Kenmore Queen 1O2, Lillian
Reed "a.
nan Warren Point komsln DIGS ll6, Tony
Owyhee los, free Hand, Maggie Davis, Rosa
vnrrah Norma Taylor S GheesGem'is White 81.
t.,nsa ioS, I'd Wagner, Barraek Florizar, Ban
bury "a, Honeywood, Mitten 81.
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AT. ST. LOUIS.

Thu ee- fourths of mile. selling-Van
Brunt l12. Randazzo 10, Fremont, st. Rupert,
Annie oldneld, Regatta. KANSAS 105. sldulla
9S Captola. Flying Bird 9d. Mona b. Our
Nellie 90.
Three fourths of mile maidons-Astnret.
Loush Mask 100. Eliza Blaze, DoAoy 107 Vnl-
mar. John Couzett Iron Chancellor 1903. Little
Dutch ,Ioe Gentry Usage 100. Thisbo. Celeste
d'Or Whisper 9S.
Five and a half furlones--Sue Johnson ll5.
Castine l12. Arthur Behan, Lady Curzon III.
Martha Street 1903.
One mile handicap-Duke of Bnden. Parole
dor %. Basdul. Belle Ward "a. La Josephine.
Morinza 30.
One mile and seventy vards-Sr Rolla 1o7,
SIR joseph Lister Connie Lee Kisme 1oi
Hitticl "a.
Three fourths of mile--Aunt Mary 1o7,
Or Graves los, Goal Runner. Katie Gibbons
9S. Lady Osborne. Claraudo SO.