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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-16
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYEUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
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incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing TO the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laXa-
tive, cleansing the system eifectunlly,
dispelling colds, headaches and fcycrs
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub.
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them make it the ideal
laxative,
In the process OF manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant TO the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order TO get its beneficial
effects and TO avoid limitations, please
remember the full name OF the Com pany
printed on the front Of every package,
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LouIsvILLE, ky, NEW YORK, NY
For sale by all Druggiss-prce SOC. per bottle,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-16

Uncle Sam is getting up fine set
of postage stamps for Cuba
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-16
THE TEXARKANIAN
J. W. GARDNER, Editor and Prop'r
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1899.

The Daily and Weekly TEXARKANIAN are
entered at the postoffice at TeXarkano as
second class mail matter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-16

isiactory experience.
Or. Miles Remedies
are sold lY al drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, frs: bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DIR. MILES hEDICi
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-16

In every test made S. S. S. easily
demonstrates its superiority over other
blood remedies Itmatters not how OBJ
stinate the case, nor what other treat
ment or remedies have failed, S. S. S.
always promptly reaches and cures any
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27

/ AKLAND is seething. The City Of
Churches is in the throes of social
scandal, utilizing all its great minds
and spending all It's spare moments
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27

destitute. The firm came into possess
sion of the factory which burned last
night about four years ago. A box
factory which had been on the site
burn and the property was purchased
by the present owners.
The first of this year the factory was
entirely overhauled. New engines and
pollers and two complete sets of box
machinery were put in. The factory
has been working full time with large
force of men for some months past and
when the fire broke out last night the
building was filled with a large uuan-
tlty OF completed orders ready for Ship
ment to Mexico. There were about
three million feet of lumber in the
yards adjoining the factory and this
was more or less burned. Over a hun
dred men and boys are thrown out of
employment by the burning of the fac
tory.
Mr.. Carrick, Of the firm, was on his
way home from the theater with his
family when he saw the blaze From
the street car he perceived that it was
his factory which was burning and
reached the factory almost as quickly
as the Fire Department
I left the factory at o'clock he
said, "and at that time everything was
in good shape. The fires under the boil
ers had all been drawn and in fact had
they not been there could have been
no danger from that quarter We use
shavings for fuel altogether and If the
fire is not fed it goes out within a few
minutes. There is no question but
what the fire started in the shaving
room, but how I am at loss to explain.
There is no smoking allowed in the
factory, and besides, the men had all
been away from the place for hours. I
would hate to think that any one set
the place on fire and know of no per
son so unfriendly to US that he would
do such thing. We have been giving
our men steady and paying empIoy-
ment and all seemed perfectly salts
fed
On being asked to make an estimate
of his loss Mr.. Carrick said that he
could not tell until he learned how
much of the lumber had been saved.
I'VE valued the factory at $4,000, and
would not have cared to dispose of it
at that figure" he said. "On the build
ing and contents we carried in the
neighborhood of 81, 200 insurance. The
factory is of course a total loss TAX
ing out the insurance, we are out about
$4,000. How much of the lumber is
saved it is hard to determine, but I
fear that the larger part of it has been
burned"
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27
FLAMES FED
FAST ON PILES
OF NEW BOXES
Over $4,000 Goes
Up in Smoke.
BLAZE THAT LIT THE SKIES
"TIM" GLEASON, NIGHT WATCH
MAN, NEARLY SUFFoCATED.
The Fire Fiend Visits Myers, Car
rack & Williams for the Third
Time-The Cause Not
Known.
BLAZE THAT LIT THE SKIES
"TIM" GLEASON, NIGHT WATCH
MAN, NEARLY SUFFoCATED.

The Pacific Box Factory at the corner
Of Fourth and Kentucky streets was
destroyed by fire last night. The flames
were discovered shortly after Ii o'clock
and an alarm was turned in imme-
diately, but within twenty minutes
after the fire was first seen and almost
before the Fire Department had
reached the spot, the establishment
had been burned to the ground. Shaw
ings, light boxes, lumber and other in
fiammable matter in the factory made
excellent fuel for the fire fiend. and
when he had finished his work nothing
was left but ashes.
The blaze burned brilliantly for about
twenty minutes. Large sparks and
burning shredS of lum, cr flew through
the air at lively rate. These fell for
200 yards around The burning building
igniting lighthouses, cooperage works,
lumber piles and furniture factories in
the vicinity, and it looked for d time
as If the entire portion of the city
would be consumed. Watchmen and
policemen kept a lively lookout. how
to the surrounding buildings.
Tim" Gleason, 70 years of age, the
night watchman of the box factory
was in the second floor of the building
when the fire broke out. He smelled
the smoke and in attempting to locate
the fire was nearly suffocated by the
fumes. Being unable to find his way
from the building he sought a window
and called for help. His cries were
heard by Night Watchman Fred Hale
and Policeman Jordan, who broke open
a door and making their way to the
second floor succeeded in rescuing him.
The flames were first discovered by
Policeman Jordan and Watchman Hale
while they were standing near the
bridge on Fourth street. This was
about 11:10 o'clock and the officers
turned in an alarm from box 512. A
second alarm from the same box was
sounded within a few minutes and then
third was rung in from Fourth and
Townsend streets. Jordan says he first
saw fire in the second story on the
Kentucky street side of the factory.
just above the engine-room and it is
believed that the blaze started in the
shaVing-room, which is next to the en-
gine-room. The origin of the fire is
not known, as 1t is positively stated
that there was no fire in the building
after 6 o'clock.
The box factory is owned by Myers,
Carrick & Williams, and this is the
third time they have been burned out
They formerly owned a box factory at
Fifth and Brannan streets. This was
burned twelve years ago and after be-
ing rebuilt went up in smoke some
years after. 1t was this fire which,
spreading to the houses in the neigh
borhood. rendered so many poor families
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27

up to date and recognizing the impor-
tance of this movement, determined TO
convince shippers that there is no need
10 look further for the best and fast
est service from San Francisco to the
cities beyond the Rockies
The lot consisted of seven car loads
and from Denver eastward was handled
py the Burlington company, who fur
nlshed special freight train service and
rushed the goods through to Chicago.
distance of 1025 miles, in thirty-five
hours and forty-seven minutes. This
time was only three hours longer than
the regular limited vestibule train SER
vice OF that company. In other words,
they did everything in their power to
encourage the shipment of goods from
the Orient via San Francisco.
What the Southern Pacific did in this
direction is another story. The tea left
this city on the morning of the 18th
inst, composing part OF one of the
regular tri-weekly" passenger trains
OF that enterprising corporation, and
finally got to Ogden before the goods
spoiled. BY the economy of axle grease,
coal, wear and tear on the roadbed and
rolling stock, not mentioning the nerv-
Gus system of the employees, Uncle Col
lis turned the cars over to the Denver
and Rio Grande Company on the 21st
inst, or about three days after their
shipment from this port. The distance
to Ogden is a little less than 800 miles.
The Denver and Rio Grande trans
ported the cars to Denver, an equal
distance, and turned them over to the
Burlington on the afternoon Of the
23d inst.
To make the illustration plain and
comprehensive it is only necessary to
state that through the remarkable en-
terprise of the Southern Pacific Com
pany the tea arrived at Denver. cover
Ing distance of about 1900 miles. in
five and half days, and after being
taken in charge by the Burlington was
transported 1925 miles in less than
thirty-six hours.
Railroad men are trying to figure out
where the tea would now be If the
Southern Pacific service had extended
to the Windy City, and how long it
would be under such circumstances be-
fore another cargo of tea would come
this WaV
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27

is a mathematician and can assume the
duties now performed by Mrs. McPher-
son. A majority of the members of the
board did not take kindly, to these sug-
gestions, and after considerable discus
sion the matter was laid over for con-
Sideration to the next meeting.
In the discussion Wednesday night it
was shown that the law will not permit
the board to reduce arbitrarily the salary
of teacher. AS head of the department
of mathematics, Mrs. Mcpherson receives
rank she would be reduced to a salary of
$140 a month. Those who urged the aboli-
ton of the place held by Mrs. Mcpherson
saw way to cheat the law. but promised
that they would not dismiss Mrs. Nc
Pherson from the department. Under the
provisions of the scheme Mrs. Mcpherson
was to receive another place.
The effort made to remove this teacher
prompted an inquiry by some members of
the board, and ii was claimed that GER
tain very honorable reformers of the de-
partment were striving quietly TO engineer
to success a little scheme of their own.
1t is said that the way was being paved
to give Mrs. McPhersons place to John
B. Clarke, another instructor in the Poly
means a new device to abolish a position
to get rid of its holder and then create it
TO provide for some one else.
When the School Board has finished it's
heavy labor of consolidating teachers
very little else will be done to place the
School Department on what the Directors
believe to be legitimate and economical
basis. AS far as the members of the
board and the Superintendent can see no
further consolidation will be needed either
in the day schools or the night schools.
Rearrangement and readjustment will
follow slowly. but after the first day of
next month there will be but very few
dismissals.
After order has been brought out of
chaos the board will then direct its at
tention to the horde of vice principals
that were created by the last School Di-
rectors. The last board endowed several
grammar schools with two vice principals
and many primary schools with one vice
each. Every endowment of this
sort meant an increase of salary to each
favored teacher. The board intends now
to rescind the action of it's predecessors
and restore the schools to their former
condition.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27
Director Stow and Superinten-
dent Webster Attempt to Dis
miss Mrs. Mcpherson.
A Plea of Economy That Might Have
Served a Double Purpose in the Poly
technic High School Favored
Vice Principals Uncertain.

T HERE have been few sessions of
the Board of Education which have
excited such general public interest
as that which was held on Wednes-
day night. The public meeting that
was held on Wednesday was simply
the formal ratication of what had been
done in executive session None of the
discussions which animated the private
meeting were heard. None of the inter
esting debates that might nave been of
public moment were continued in the
presence of the public. Among the many
affairs considered by the board N exec
utlVe session of the committee of the
whole one was of particular significance.
This measure had reference to the Poly
technic High Schoc and the instructor
ship held by Mrs. S. w. Mcpherson. A
very determined effort was made to
abolish the position held by Mrs Nc
Pherson. 1t is claimed that this effort
was made by Superintendent of Schools
Webster, his cousin, Principal Bush ofthe
Polytechnic School, and School Director
Nanderlynn Stow, to provide place for a
favorite. The endeavor was not success
ful, but 1t was not altogether a failure.
and Will be considered at the next meet
ing OF the board. The affair created con-
slderable comment, and served to show
that there are wheels within wheels even
Board.
Mrs. Mcpherson has been teacher in
the School Department for several years
She is now the head of the department of
mathematics In the Polytechnic High
School. On Wednesday night Superin-
tendent Webster and Director Stow urged
the abolition of the position held by Mrs
Mcpherson on the ground that it is not
necessary TO the school. The position TAX
en- by the Superintendent is extremely pc
culiar as he once held the very position
he seeks to abolish.
In urging the abolition of the position
superintendent Webster declared that as
economy IS the motto and the purpose of
the board he thought ii would be advan-
tageous TO abolish the position of head of
the department of mathematics. Incl
dentally ii was remarked that Principal
Bush, the relative of the Superintendent,
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27

~ AKLAND is seething. The City of
i Churches is in the throeS of a social
| scandal, utilizing all it's great minds
and spending all It's spare moments
- in the attempted solution of a vex-
ing problem. Shall 1t be lemon
ade-properly made-or punch?" has
become Oaklands legitimate successor to
the perpleXing Shall we keep the Philip
pines?"
Naturally each side of the question finds
it's adherents and it's opponents, and
whether 1t is the tempting punch or the
cooling lemonade that comes out victor,
1t will not be without a hard-fought and
warmly contested battle.
Although divided on the beverage ques-
ton, the city stands firm and pat in It's
sympathy for its poor unsophisticated,
misguided buds. The girl who required a
strong, sober arm to steer her biased
footsteps across the ballroom, the dainty
miss who perforce had to accept assist
ance so she might rise from the table, and
even the debutante who fell a victim to
the punch within the very walls of
classic Berkeley, ALL all alike, find shelter
under the protecting Oakland chaperones'
wings.
Poor, poor thing" they say, chow could
she know the evil effects of so sparkling
and well tasting a liquid? In her innocence
truly champagne in it must be henceforth
banished or else the pernicious results ac-
cruing from too frequent visits must be
scientifically explained to her"
The bud herself, ii appears, is in favor
OF scientific explanation. The matrons
are divided on the subject. The dude who
unteers the information that reformation
must begin with the chaperone. Says the
wise dancing man, IF | can fill the chap
erone. up first, then the bud would come
easy"
In the matter of reform, however, Oak
land land chaperones @ ave positively decided
side house must be discouraged, and sec
ondly, that an Oakland Greenway is an
absolute necessity. Bicycle parties and
a restful tarry at the wayside inn have,
Of enlightenment for buds. Many a fair
debutante after bicycle party has
emerged from her rose-colored surround
ing sadder but wiser woman.
Much of the buds undoing, according
to those in position to know,
is hn because Of al the ssbsenee of an an
the punch manufacture his undi-
vided attention and take heed that
the bowl that supplied the brew was prop
erly sweetened and correspondingly weak
Oakland once boasted Il leader, who
sold sewing machines while he was not
dancing His reign was brief and glori-
list, the swells decided that he had a
way of appropriating that which did not
exactly belong to him and society fool
ishly concluded that it could get along
young man is looking for the erstwhile
leader, hoping to fill him full of holes.
AS might have been expected Oakland
is looking in this direction to see If we.
also, have our vexed problems, and how
we may manage them.
We have troubles of our own. Only the
other day number of dear, innocent buds
went off in lunch party. After the
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27

Ind yoN can just Wager us a
snoppy, Up-to- date OUerco0t.
Nothings in to1Un at double the
money has any more style about
it, and We baUen't too many of
'eno. They're tagged
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27
ENTERPRISE
OF EASTERN
RAILROAD MEN
How They Handled
the Last Tea Train.
RAN 1000 MILES IN 35 HOURS
SOUTHERN PACIFIC MADE 800
IN THREE DAYS.
The Manner in Which Uncle Coils
Does Not Struggle to Bring
Commerce to This

One Of the best illustrations of the
necessity for genuine competing con-
tinental railroad was shown by the
handling of the train load of tea that
arrived in this port on the new Japa-
nese steamship Nippon Maru. The
shipment was destined for Eastern
markets and owing to the hot compe-
tition with the Canadian line it was de-
sired to make such time would show
the advantage of transporting tea car
goes through this port.
The Eastern railroad companies being
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27
Perry Gets Back at Dunn.

w. ]. Dunn, pool-seller, Stevenson
street, was arrested yesterday afternoon
on a warrant issued by Judge Graham
charging him with felony embezzlement.
The complaining witness is his ex-part-
ner, Sidney H. Perry. who accuses him of
embezzling bookmaking machine, val
ued at $500. Dunn was released on $1,000
bonds. Recently Dunn had Perry arrested
for stealing his Maltese cat, which was
valued at 800.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27
49SC.

The .New Collars for A
1899 make their debut "a
Friday and Saturday on 1aassE 81
our second floor. Hi the -
ne1O ideas, especially q ~ y
ueyy attractive one in
piqtte collar. UelI 1Oort7ty of sw4t@a&
Your attention, ladies'
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27
Mounted Sword Contest.

The much talked of mounted sword con-
test between Louis Tronchet, the we'll
known fencing master of the Olympic
Club, and Ivan de Malchin, the famous
maitre de arms Of the Russian army, viii
take place this evening in the arena OF
Woodward's Pavilion. Great interest has
been manifested in the outcome of the
bout and many tickets have been sold.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27
Initiating Hunyadi Water.

William Wolff & Co., coast agents for
Hunyadi Janos Water, caused the arrest
of ]. Isaacson. druggist at the corner of
a charge of having initiated and dis
posed of limitations of their production.
1saacson was released on $500 bonds. His
case will come up in Judge Mogan's court
to-day. The complaint was sworn to by
clerk in the employ of Wolff, who fur
nlshed the information
How Aguinaldo won his leader
ship, in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27

Everybody drinks Atlas Whisky; medicinal
strengthening ports, II years. Mohns & Kali
tenbach. % Market st.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-27

Bishop Montgomery of Los Ange-
les has sermon to the workingmen
of America, in next Sundays Call.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

Manager Zehrung OF the Fupke an.
nounces two performance engagement
Of The Rays in their exceedingly funny
farce comedy. "A Hot Old rime,' Fri.
day. March 18th. This will be laugh
ing day as "a Hot Old Time" has a re.
cord OF being the best Of all laugh Great
ing farce comedies. Johnny and Emma
Ray are supported by strong company
of farce comedy artists. The original
New York cast will appear here.
Electric wiring. gas and electric fix
lures and lamps specially. Korsmeyer
Plumbing and Heating Co., 2l5 South
Eleventh street.
The @. A. T. girls attended the Lin.
coin Light Infantry Minstrels in a
body last Monday night at the Oliver.
The members OF the Wesleyan quartet
arrived in the city the fret OF the week
sitter very successful trip through the
state.
Mrs. Matte johnson Axtell Of Avoca,
has been visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. S johnson this week.
The members OF the Hagenow string
quartet went to Manniue. Ia, where
they gave concert.
Mrs. Oliver Rodgers is making visit
at Hot Springs. s. D., and will be goue
for two weeks.
Mrs. VIM. F.. Schwind and Mrs. 7. s.
Allen are visiting in st. Louis.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11


and has been the recipient Of many social
favors, returned to her home in Scran-
ton, Pa. Wednesday. Miss Hand made
many friends in Lincoln during her stay,
by her cordiality and her modest and
pleasing manners, and il che ever comes
to Lincoln again her welcome will be a
cordial one.
In celebration OF the Goth birth.
day anniversary some friends Of Mr.. j.
j. Morrissey gathered at his home at
1926 G street Tuesday evening and en-
joyed a pleasant time. A supper was
served in the early evening afr which
the guests EMO, ed the game Of hearts.
Those present we're: Mesdames Matz
and Matz, White and White. Mese rye,
Kiffin, MorSissey.
Mrs. Lewis Gregory arrived from the
east the first OF the week, after spending
q year there. Mr.. and Mrs. Gregory
will reside at 43l So 18th street. Many
friends will be delighted to hear that
Mr.. and Mrs. Gregory will reside in the
city once more, where they have lived 60
long.
The members OF the Rose Bud club
gave most enjoyable dancing party at
Walsh's hall Wednesday evening. just
the right number was presen; for good
dance and the evening was full OF en-
j,yment. The music was excellent and
everything passed IF pleasantly. The
club gives a dance each fortnight.
The Lincoln club gave it's regular
dance Thursday evening. There was a
very large crowd present and the lance
wac one of the most enjoyable OF the
season. ices were served during the
evening.
Miss Kate Mullen left for New Mexico
Wednesday to be gone some time. Miss
Mullen has been stenographer IN the
Office Of County Judge Cochran for
some time, but failing health has com.
PEELED her to leave for the south. Mr..
John Mullen accompanied his sister as
far as Denver.
Last Saturday evening Mrs. d. d..
Muir assisted her son Wilson in enter
tanning a party Of his young friends.
Games made the evening pass pleasantly
aud refreshments were served at the
close. Carnations were the decorations.
Word has reached Lincoln OF the very
serious illness Of Mrs. @. s. Lippincott
who Low resides in New York city.
Blood poisoning is the cause OF her ill.,.
ness. Mrs. Lippincott has many friends
ia this city who will be sorry to hear Of
her sfiiiction.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Townsend are in
the city visiting their son, Mr.. A. G.
Townsend. They have been residing in
Los Angeles, CAL, for the past two years
but will remove to Iowa City. Ia, soon.
Miss Parker will give studio recep-
ton every afternoon next week. Forty
paintings will be on exhibition and for
sale at about one half their former
prices. All are cordially invited.
Mr.. E. l.. Richeson ia assisted by Miss
Matte Mundorf in teaching fancy steps,
stage dancing. fencing, etc. Children's
class, 2 to 4 o'clock, g for eight lessons.
Richeson's dancing academy, 14l South
Twelfth street.
Senator VIM. V. Allen and Congress
man w. L. Stark, were in the city Wed.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

Mrs. j. w. Mcdonald will be at home
to her friends on Thursdays at Twenty.
seventh and N streets.
Dentist Hill, over Miller & Paine.
Mrs. D. A. Campbell has gone to Hot
Springs. s. d., TO remain for a week or
two.
Rev. +. s. Stein has gone to Chicago
TO remain for few days.
DR.. L. N. Wente took trip to Chi.
cago this week.
Mr.. G. NJ. Hunt OF South Omaha,
was visitor IN Lincoln this week.
The COURIER is for sale at the lead.
ing newsstand. Subscription price for
one year is 81. Phone 1884.