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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Gen. Otis, up to the close of
office hours, reports all quiet at
Manila. He says he is buying
horses and sending them to the
front on account of leugthening
the lines in their fight against the
insurgents.
1t is stated that no overtures
made by Aguinaldo to terminate
the coufict will be respected as
that would be recognizing him as a
belligerent, when he is nothing
out bushwhacker with lot Of
cut throats for his army.
President EcKinley has laid
before congress the necessity Of
laying a cable between the United
States and Manila, which will
touch at Honolulu and Guam. He
asks congress to make an approp-
ration for this work,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

AT the west entrance of the post
Office there is long wide concrete
walk running from the steps to the
gate. The grade is just right from
the steps to the gate to make skat-
ing fine, for to get a start means
that you will travel down the walk
to the gate without any hindrance
On Friday there was a good sized
crowd of boys and girls assembled
there and they had rare sporl.
The reporter watched them seye
raj minutes aud during this time
saw many a master and miss slip of
their legs and some times there
would be a half dozen thrown in a
common pile on the walk 1t was
rare sport and the youngsters wilt
use the walk until the thaw sets
in and melts the coating of ice
formed on il,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
AM American RaiIroad IN China

Moneyed men from the United
States have secured a franchise for
building a railroad from Hong Kong
to Han Kow, China, distance of
nearly 700 miles. While railroads
are necessary to a nations pros.
perity, health is still more neces,
sary, A sick man can't make money
If there are thousand railroads,
One of the reasons why America is
so progressive ir the fact that in
every drug store is sold Hostetter',
Stomach Bitters, that celebrated
tonic for the weak, appetizer fol
the dyspeptic aud sedative for the
uervous. 1t is taken with great
success by thousands of men ano
women who are run down, pale and
weak. 1t increases the weight, and
the gain is permanent and substan-
tial.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Washington, February 1.-THE
official copy of the treaty of peace
with Spain, bearing the Spanish
and American commissioners
which was ratified by the senate,
wSs signed by the president an d
secretary Hay this afternoo n in
the library of the executive man
sion. There was little formality
observed, although a number of
persons were present by invitation
Of the president, While signing
the document the president and
secretary of state sat at the round
table in the center of the library,
The ceremony occupied only few
minutes and at its conclusion sec
retary Hay replaced the document
fhits crimson velve case and took
it to the state department for
Madrid.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
La Grippe is
Contagious.
Atmosphere Imprsgnstsd with Germs.
Disease Proved Beyond Question to be In
feetiOus.--Is Rapidly conquering
the Country.

LaGrippe is a contagious disease,
It's specific germ has been positively
identified, and 1t is transmitted from
person to person either by direct
contact or by inhaling the germs
while they feat in the air. II is a
dangerous disease, lowering the vi
tality and wasting the resistive
power so that pneumonia, heart
disease nervous prostration and
insanity find easy victims. No spe-
cifc is known that will kill the Grip
germ, but 1t may be driven out and
its effects overcome by the prompt
use of DR.. Miles Restorative Ner-
vine,
"La0rippe left my nervous system so
raeked and shattered that could not sleep
and for two months was under the influ-
ence Of narcotics. Physicians and friends
gave me I'D to die; but In two days after
commenced taking DR.. Miles Restorative
NerVine ! began 20 Improve, and In a
months time was entirely cured. II Is
the greatest health reStOrer on earth"
D. w. HILTON, Louisville, Ky.
All druggists are authorized TO
sell DR.. Miles Nervine on a guaran-
tee that first bottle benefits or
money refunded. Be sure and get
DR.. Miles Nervine. Booklet on heart
and Nerves sent free. Address
DR., Miles Medical Co., Elkhart,
Ind.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The other day Gov. D. W. Jones
pardoned W. P. Bonner, of Clark
county, who killed his brother while
in a beastly drunken condition,
several years since, near okolona.
Pardon is conditional that he drink
no intoxicants or opiates of any
kind. Among those who petitioned
for his pardon was Congressman
Thos, G. McRae, as well as many
other prominent men.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The Sewer County Democrat is
advocating stock law. Slow, my
brother, else the farmers there
abouts may mob you, The farmer,
in our state legislature are so su.
premely selfish and -mindet
as to refuse to grant a rigid stool
law even for large cities like LITTLE
Rock and Texarkana.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

While other states exempt from
taxation for five or more years, all
manufacturing enterprises, and
are gaining much foreigu capital,
Arkansas legislature refuses to pass
such measure for our state. II
seems to us a bad policy to be SC
uuprogressive.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
To the Voters of Texarkana
Texas:

am a candidate for reelection to the
office Of Assessor and Collector Of Texar-
kama, Texas, election In April next. You
have elected me several times to fiji this
position and my fourth term (of two years
each Is about to expire. On this account
have been reluctant to further tax your
generosity, but | have recently received
unsolicited proffers Of support from so
many citizens Of the town. that feel II Is
the Wish Of the majority OF those interest,"
ed, that should mi another term.
can only refer to my official record, to
the committee Of expert accountants who
annually examine my books, and to the
Finance Committee of the City Council tc
examine and report ON my monthly cOllec.
tionS and disbursements.
respectfully request your support, ant
lpromls II elected for the coming term, t.
try to perform the duties OF the office as
faithfully, and impartially as have In the
past. Respectfully,
WILLIAM e. ESTES.
Texarkans, Tex, Iau., 40. 1900.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
MOTHERS FRIEND

is the remedy which relieves
women of the great pain and suf-
fering incident to maternity; this
hour which is dreaded as woman's
severest trial is not only made
painless, but all the danger is re-
moved by its use. Those who use
this remedy are no longer de-
spondent or gloomy; nervousness
nausea and other distressing con-
ditions are avoided, the system is
made ready for the coming event,
and the serious accidents so com.
mon to the critical hour arc
obvated by the use OF Mothers
Friend. II is a blessing 10 ttunaH.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

An exchange says an Arkansas
girl punched both eyes out of a
tramp with her parasol recently be.
cause he tried to hug her. The Ar.
kansas girls, like all other Ameri.
cans, like to be humbugged but
they draw the line when it comes to
being bumhugged.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The telegraphic reporter for the
Arkansas Gazette says three inches
of snow fell here. The corresponds
ent must have found him a snow
drift to measure from. The snow
was hardly an inch in any place we
have noticed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
Cheap Rate East and North.


The Texarkaua & Ft, Smith Ry.
Co. will sell for following occasions
on certificate plan at IA fare for
round trip:
Washington, D, G, National
Congress of Mothers, Feb IA to
81.
Annual Convention Nationl Asso.
citation Builders, Milwaukee, Wis,
Feb, 7 to 10,
Annua Meeting Superintendents
at Columbus, Ohio, Feb q to 25,
Annual Meeting National Assocl-.
alton canned goods packers at De-
troit, Michigan,
II II BARNES, G, j. WARRlcK,
c. =, A. G. p, A.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
Half Rate to Mardi Gras,

AS usual the Texas & Pacific
Railway Company will sell tickets
TO New Orleans account Mardi Gras
carnival at rate of onc fare for
round trip, Tickets on sale Febru
airy I, s, 8, 10, II, u and 49, good
for return as late as February 1s
See nearest ticket agent for further
information.
G. 6 SwINDELL, u. p. TURNER,
Ticket Agt., G, p, ar, A,
Trxark,n' Tex D'llls,Tex,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The Hot Springs News continues
to advertise soca'led glove con.
tests, to come of IN that city
Yet 1t knows and the officers are
well acquainted with the fact, that
Arkansas laws against prize fight.
ing is thus being openly violated.
1t is a bad state of affair to be
sure.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

This weather means that the
Mardi Gras celebrations prepared
for in different southern cities, will
get nipped slightly iu the bud on
aecoun. of tue cold disagreeable
weather. There must come a radi.
cal change in the weather, If these
attractions draw from outside
places,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The hotel arrivals are better now
than usual. The drummers are
making for Texarkana hotels
where they can keep warm and
viii remain here until the cold
weather is passed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

the result The large red splotchcs on my
chest began 20 grow paler and smaller and
before long disappeared entirely ! rcgained
my lost weight, became stronger, and my Aps
petite greatly improved. was soon entirely
well, and my skin as clear as . piece OF glass,
II. L. MYERS, iooMulberry ST. Newark, NJ.
Don't destroy all possible chance Of a
cure by taking the doctors treatment
Of mercury and potash, These minerals
cause the hair 10 fall out, and will
wreck the entire system
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The lumoermen who were here IN
convention adjourned Friday night
aud left for their several homes
scme OF them remaioed here IN
order TO join the Hoo Iloo order,
which held a concatepation last
night.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Kansas reports hogs received
from shipping points as arriving
with ears 90 frosted, that they
drop Of at the least touch. They
are having weather up there below
zern
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

1t appears that $3,OOO,OO0 wa,
given to the Cubans outright
Mckinley is entirely too lavish with
Uncle Sans cash. Far better have
loaned them twenty millions. No
wonder the public debt grows so
raoidly,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The House has passed a bill
ameudatory to the special act plac-
ing the officers of Benton county
on a salary. The bill limits the
compensation of county clerk to
$1,000, circuit clerk to $500, col
lector to $1,000, and assessor TO
$500; fees to be allowed the COLI
lector for collecting delinquent
taxas
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Spring Lake Park lake has frozen
over sufic emily thick to hold up
the weight Of many men, and if the
cold weather continues today there
will be fine skating on ice skates
today aud tomorrow,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Negro miners, who went from
Alabamato Pana, Ill.,, are fast re-
turning to their southern homes,
Find that northern men treat them
worse than in the south.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Aguinaldo and his tilippinos are
not SO numerous after all--estima- :
ted at from $4,000 to $4,000. Uncle
Sam can quickly kill this number Of
barbarians, If the war continue S
long.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
CITY COLLECTORS REPORT.

List of monthly reports made by
w. f. Estes, city collector of Tex
arkaua, Texas, on the dates named
showing the receipts and disburse
ments for the year 1898. These re-
ports we're examined and approved
by the Finance Committee and
passed on by the council at regular
meetings.
1908
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
and poor jurymen.

Not only are the great trusts
that have sprung into existence
under the fostering care of the gold
81, locks, dong over seventy per
cent of the cash business in the
United States today, but they are
the absolute and arrogant masters
of every wholesale and retail mer-
chant in the land. They fix both
the price the merchant must pay
for his goods-and the price he
must sell them at They, the
trusts, are the absolute masters, and
they insolently snap their fingers in
defiance TO the courts and yell San
archists' at the man or paper that
calls things by their proper names,
The gold bug party is the breeding
pen of trusts and the protecting
shield of public robbery.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The Kansas City, Memphis and
Birmingham railroad, with its
through sleeping car service Mem
phis to Washington, Philadelphia
and New York, via, Atlanta, is the
quickest and best line to the south
east. Reclining chair cars on all
trains for seats in which no charge
is made, For map and time tables
and sleeping car reservations, ad-
dress, e, SUToLIFFE,
G.P, STA. MemphisRoute,
307 Main st.
II 2S, Memphis, Tenn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The Soldier Boys who had taken
Hoods Sarsdarilla are SAID to haye
stood the long marches much better
than their companions. This nedi.
cine gives strength and endurance.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Nv HINh nuN " hlltIWNlNS
spread oil over my body.
These soon broke ont into
sores, and II Us easy 10
imagine the suffering |
endured. Before | he.
came convinced that the
doctors could do no good,
| had spent q hundred
dollars, which was really
thrown away | then
tried various patent
medicines, but they did
not reach the disease.
When | had finished my
nrst bottle OF \, s, 5, I
was greatly improved
and wna deliphtRd with
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
Copper Colored
Splotches.

There is only one cure for Contagious
Blood Poison--the disease which has
completely baflled the doctors, They
are totally unable TO cure it, and direct
their efforts toward bottling the poison
up in the blood and concealing it from
view. s, S, = cures the disease posi-
lively and permanently by forcing out
every trace Of the taint.
| was afflicted with terrible blood disease,
which was in spots at FIRST, but afterwards
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

A boy thief broke merchants
show window at Farina, ILL.,, and
was in the act of stealing out goods
when the merchant, who happened
to be watching, cut his wrist, so as
to mark him and thus capture him.
Boys father sued the merchant for
damages and jury gave him So, 900.
Some states have mighty poorlaws,
aud poor iurymen.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, Mail.
ed tor 25 cts. by G. l. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass. 5.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, atl Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
SUNDAY, FEB IL, 1899.
RArMA.

Daily, pt, month by carrier. r...,....S 6,
Daily, six months hy mail. In advance 4 %
Jaily, one year by mail. in advance. 80
Weekly, one year by mail, In advance %
Weekly, six months, In ADVANCE. 80
All communication should be addressed
10 THE TExARKANIAN.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Fine line ol new gold aud gold
plated cutf and collar buttons,
diamond studs etN at Schuyter'h
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
The Auditorium
SPRING LAKE PARK
FOR SALE.

The Texarkana Street Railways, Spring
Lake Park ard Auditorium, are for sale at
cost to any individual or corporation, that
will enter into contract to build an up-tO-
date Electric Street Railway, The UNDER
signed will gladly give bona fide purchas-
ers all information: This proposition is
open until Texarkana gets a new road:
FRANK WHITLEY:
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Jan. lst rep, adv. col.
and pd. TO treas'r 1901 IS
Occupation cold
and pd. 10 treas 1905
Total for Jan. leg2.4o
Feb. LIST rep, adv. cold
and pd. TO treas'r 50l4.9O
Occupation cold
and pd. to treas. 1870
Total for Feb. 5l6l.9O
Mch, lSt rep, adv. cold
and pd. to treas'r 8 o9s75
Occupation cold
and pd. to treas. 1900
Total for March SS9,75
Apr Ist rep adv cold
and pd TO treaS'r 1880
OccunatiOn cold
and pd. to treas. 1O25.OO
Total for April l443.3O
May 1st rep, adv. cold
and pd. to treas'r 5 624.o6
Occupation cOpdI
and pd. to treas. l4O5O
Total for May lO65.36
June lst rep, adv. co'd
and pd. 10 treaS'r 30l2
Occupation cold
and pd. to treas. 1860
lOtal Tor June, 40f.o%
July.1st rep, adv. cold
and pa. 20 treaSr 9l.56
Occupation cord
and pd to treas. 1880
Total for July 27l.O6
Sept. 1st rep, adv. cold
and pd TO treas'r 392S4
Occupation cOld
and pd. TO treas. $3.50
Total fOr Sept. 1854
Oct. 1st rep, adv. cold
and pd. to tresS'r l2S39
Occupation cold
and pd, TO treas 92.00
Total lOr oct. 22O,3J
Dee 1strep., adv. cold
and pa. to treas'r 1768.2S
Occupation cold
and pd. TO treas. $500
Total Tor Dec. 1s60.2o
Sl3,987 68
Report OF sewer connections
co'd and paid over 475 90
Total for 1898 .. Sl4 Az. .6S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
1t Is Not a
StRdnQ6 Contrast.

have been asked many times
in the past few months why it
is that ! sell so many Pianos
and Organs, and other dealers
here sell 50 few If you will
only try my instruments and
get my prices and terms, you
can answer that question your
self ] have everything in the
music line, and can save you
money win you call and Sc
me 7 IL
!. w. LASHLEY'S
MUSIC HOUSE,
22O Vine ST., Texarkana, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
'PhunH III. l52 WEST BROA!

We wouldn't think so, with Miles and
Eagan throwing beef at each other, There
is never any question as to whether our
meats are high gr de or not We handle
nothing but the best fed, primest and fat
test beef. lamb, mutton, pork and veal to
be procured, and we pride ourselves upon
being expert judges of what is the best.
We will sell you a fine roast, steak or
sausage at a reasonable price.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

gt.oo pBR BOTTLE Nt all Drug storon,
or sent by eSptoas on receipt OF prioo,
nfnES Containing Invaluable Information Of
sner interest 90 nll women, will 10 sent
,fhke to any address, upon application, ny
rhv BRAyTlnbg BUvuraTUD wv A,hut~vN
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12

Report made to city council by
w. E, Estes, city collector, on Jan,
End, 1899, showing collections and
disbursements for the year 1898,
t0-wit:
Amt. adv. col. and pd treas'r, S10,Al.1S
Amt. ocp'n col. and pd. treas'r, 3,046.5O
Amt, sewer connections cold
and pd. to treas'r 475.OC
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-12
SlOO Reward s1OO

Total for 1898 paid to Treas'r
in cash QesS com per ct.) Sl4,462, ,6s
The evening times., 1899-01-02
523 THIRTEENTH STREET NJ. w.

ment OF Buck Ewing, utterly failed in its
loyalty and support OF the law, and con-
tributed as much 10 render its terms mug
atory ard of no effect as any other club in
the League
Umpires, who have never been known
TO enforce the rules and regulations con-
fided to them, failed TO discharge their
duties in order to escape the censure and
criticism of owners and managers.
Patsy Tebeau, of the Cleveland Club
was guilty of an action upon the field at
Philadelphia last season that ought TO have
relegated him to the blacklist for life, yet
no official action was taken by the umpire,
and with the exception Of several news
paper roasts, the matter passed into OBJ
livion.
No man has ever been more severely ma
ligned by sporting writers, who have treat
ed him unfairly and untruthfully with ref
erence to the attempt upon his part 10 III
vest the game of some features which were
not only disgusting to the public, but of
fensive 10 decency and good order, than
! has Mr.. Brush. He has been called the
"Shylock of Baseball" man who would
sacrifice his best friends 10 accomplish a
selfish motive; in fact, the entire vocab
I ulary OF abuse has been hurried at him by
those who are not, and never Will. be his
| peers in any of the attributes that distin-
| guish honorable manhood.
| In the city in which he lives he is known
! and respected as an honorable, upright,
! progressive business man, whose word is
| on parity with his bond and whose gem
! erous impulses. and public-spirited enter
| prise are well-known Characterization Mr
| Brush is a wealthy citizen, not dependent
! upon the business of baseball for a liveli-
| hood He is an admirer and lover OF the
| sport and is willing TO take all sort OF
/ financial chances To promote the interest
| and standing of the club he owns. No
man who has ever lad business transac-
| ton with him has ever found him to be
| other Than a frank, open hearted, upright
business man. This is what his neighbors
| say about him, and they know him. II is.
! therefore, not only slanderous but in bad
taste, for cheap sporting writer's to seek
to smirch his character.
Mr.. Brush realizes the failure of his net
scheme TO improve the morale of the
game, but he is not satisfied to let the
matter end here. He believes that some
thing ought to be done to free the game
from all Objectionable features that give
offense to ladies and gentlemen who are
patrons OF the sport, and to that end he
will devote his best efforts.
The evening times., 1899-01-02

ED-E Admission TO the "Alhambra,' 4tA
IN - ne. Finest Oysters in the city
served in every style. Wash. Brewery Co.'S de
helous beers. Good music every evening. iai-2t
The evening times., 1899-01-02
CITY BREVITIES.

A slight fire occurred shortly after IL o'clock
last night at the home OF Joshua Contee No 24l7
Street northwest. The flames were confined to
the front room on the second floor, and were ex-
tinguished by the members of Engine Company
No. Il. Damage, $50
Detective Horne arrested Fred Brown. colored,
Saturday night suspicion. Brown was sus-
pected Of stealing bicycle from George F. Shaw,
Of No. G4l Massachusetts Avenue, Friday after
noon. The matter was reported TO the First pre-
cnct, and Detective Horne arrested Brown at
the Central Union Mission, where he had applied
for lodging for the night.
The regular meeting of the Crescent Benevolent
Association held in the knights of Pythias
Hall Saturday night The election of officers for
the ensuing year held, after which refresh
ments served. The result of the election
follows: President, /. Sommers; vice pres
ident, G.. W. Laupus; recording secretary, George
B. Ostermayer; financial secretary, Harry A. Burr;
sergeant alarms, J. Fersinger. and assistant ser
geant-st-arm George Weitzel; trustees, L. J.
Frisard, S. w. Brnnner and A. Mehling
Sergt. Daley and Policemen Stroman and Hunt
of the Second precinct, had a battle royal YES
terday morning with insane colored woman
they were trying TO place in one Of the cells in
the station house. On the way from the woman
home in Sampson Street to the station house shs
fought every step of the way, using her teetf
and nails. Later in the day the police surgeon.
came to the station, and after a careful examina
| ton pronounced the woman insane, and she Wal
| sent to st. Elizabeth's Asylum for the Insane.
The evening times., 1899-01-02
THE ALPHA MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,
Incorporated under 'he laws of the District oi

Incorporated under 'he laws of the District oi
Columbia,
Has been organized to benefit the citizens Of
Washington and is ready TO enroll members
The members charged i've (sj) dollars per
y ar for membership.
his men bership entities you 10 the services
ii a physician surgeon ss the case may re-
quire and 10 all necessary medicines and surgical
appliances for that year free Of charge.
This fee OF FIVE (S5) dollars covers the head %
the house. II tie lead Of the house is man
it Will cost 25 cents per year, each, for his wife
and children Thus, II man becomes a member
and he has a wife and three children, it viii
cost six $50 dollars for one yezr ioE the entire
family.
The association will employ The best Physicians
from both schools, Homeopathic and AllopatBic,
and you MAJ have your choice. You may visit
the Physicians Office telephone one OF the
Physicians ard the Physician viii visit you az
your home
The best Of everything in the way OF medicines
and appliances will be used and prompt and efh-
cieut service given, it viii inure TO the As
scciati9n' credit and benefit TO have prompt
service, which it guarantees
Yen are entitled 10 call and see the Physician
as often you desire, or have him call on you
as often as needed without any extra charge
whatever Yod are in full benefits as soon as
your certificate Is issued- VIII you sign d
member? ~
For further information apply at the ofice Of
the association.
UIJ Z St. n, w.
J. Il. ELLIS, Manager.
Cfice Hour-s:$0 a. n. to P. m. Washing
ton, d. c.
dee-tf,em