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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-02-25

Ny seven.yeor-old bcy
suffered with pains in
his lead. constipation
and complained OF bis
stomach. He coEld NOS
eat like children of his
ago do and " b ct he
did eet did not agree
with him. He was thin
"a It,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-02-25
went to inform ron,

] went to inform ron,
IN words CT h'2he5t
praise, Of the benefit
/ have derived from
Fsipans TIbuies. I am 3
professional nurse and
,n this profession a clear
ilead is always needed.
RipaEs Tabuies <tce5 It.
After one of M eases I
foan5myseif completsly
run down. Acting on tho
advice OF Nr. Geo. Bow
er, Ph. O., 5s3 Newark
Ave, Jersey City. | took
Ripans TaDu!es with
grand results.
Eiss BxCsIE WzEDEAN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-02-25
ARRFVTIIE LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 1899
TIE SHOOTING.
John Moore, the Negro Shot, was
Insulting and Profane He
Attacked Mr.. Labit.

Ing OF tle negro Dy FfauK LaDlt
Wednesday, aud below presents
the facts in the case:
Monday the negro came into the
postof1ice and asked If there was
any mail for John Moore. Mr..
Labit assured him there was none
for him. 'Its -- strange said
the negro, "that this woman in
here has been telling me every day
for month that there was no mail
for me in this place, when I see a
letter advertised" Mr.. Labit said
the letter was not far him, but was
for a white man by the same name
who had left town. 81 don't give
a , it is my name and I want
to see the the letter. said the me-
gro. Mr.. Labit got the letter and
laid it on the shelf for Moore to see.
He grabbed the letter and tore it
open without looking at the ad-
dress. After looking at it he said,
"No, by -, it amt mine.o
Mr.. Labit then told him that he
ought not to tear open letters when
they belonged to a white man, and
he was assured they were not his.
"Don't give a -, any
thing that has my name on it |
want to see, ," he said. The
postmaster told him to stop his
cursing and get out, and he replied
"No - white man can put me
out. and | won't go till I get ready y
He then went outside and stood
about cursing until another negro
took him away.
Wednesday he came in again and
asked for mail. Mr.. Labit asked
him if he was not the man who was
| in Monday. eyes" he replied,
II was. and will come in just as
often as | want to, and stay as long
as I want to, and no white
man will put me out. I'll teach
you white trash to respect negro. y
He finally went out and Mr.. Labit
called the marshal and had him
taken away.
After dinner Mr.. Labit went to
transact some business at w. W.
Duson's Office. Moore past the
postofIice directly after and was
herd to say, "Pll do up that white
-" Mr.. Labit
was sitting in chair in Duson's s
office when Moore walked in. He
went toward Labit with his hand
in his pocket.
Mr.. Labit got up and told the
negro that he did not want any
trouble, that he must stop his
cursing in the postoffce, however,
before his Mr.. Labit's) wife, and
where other ladies came in. The
negro then grabbed the poker and
struck Mr.. Labit> over the head,
bringing him to his knees. Mr..
Labit got up and grappled with the
negro, when Moore struck him
again. The third time Labit was
| hit with the poker, when II. B.
Thayer rushed at the negro with q
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-02-25

Mother was troubled
wlsla heartbuvn and
eiseplessness, causcd by
Indigestion, for 3 good
many "eara. One day
siao saw o testimonial
In the paper indorsing
Ripans Tabules. She
determined to give thsin
q trial, was greatly
relieved By their Use
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

The International railroad deHv-
cred to the Trans Continental road
this morning, four coach loads of
colored excurslonists from down on
the |. & G, N, road, The consigu-
meut was ticketed to Paris, Texas.
We ventured up to one of the col
ored men, who had on a badge, and
learned from it, that the excursion.
ist were travelling under the name
Of the Ancient Order of Pilgrims.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

One of the city editors valued
friends happened up on him yester-
day while he was gazing IN a fish
wagon containing big white perch
and trout, and pointing at big
speckled beauty, said, "do you
think you could hide that fellow un-
der your vest"-of course we
thought yes, and he purchased him
for the scribe and we had all the
fish we could eat for supper. Our
generous friend has our thanks for
the fish supper.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

To my friends and patrons:--I de-
sire to inform the people of TeXar-
kama that am now in good health
again, and am giving my store my
personal attention, Can be found
there at any time, and will see that
one and all are treated courteously
aud right-wiIl allow no partiality,
If you want fair treatment, good
weights and measures, with low
prices, come to see me, the cash
grocer 7. j. HoBGooD
SO 800 West Broad st.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22
Bargains This Week.

Intelligence centers at Lashlcy's Music
store. We are not selling pianos and or
ganS at special sample prices, nor at wa
ter, fire or smoke prices. We have not
picked up the cheapest pianos made, TO
rob you for few months and then go to
some other place. have never sold any
thing but good, honest made Instruments
and at the lowest prices fora good grade
OF Instruments. liyou must be "bugged"
LET the other fellow do it, | also have u
full llnc Of strings, musical merchandise,
nt prices lower than the lowest.
!, w. LASHLEYS
MUSIC HOUSE
22O Vine ST. Texarkana Ark,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Blotches and excresences, which so
often annoy people, are simply effo-
rts of nature to thow off impedi.
ments to the proper performance of
her duties. Herbine will aid and as.
sist nature in her work, and ensure
a skin clear and beautiful complexion
entirely free from all imperfections.
Price 80 cts.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mr., F. H. Britton, general super
intendent of the Cotton Belt road,
passed through the city today go
ing south. One of the late orders
of Mr.. Brittens, was to the effect
that no head of departments should
retain in the employ of the compa-
ny, any relatives of his. This will
knock many a young man out of a
fat Job.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

EGectually yet gently, when costive
or bilious, to permanently overcome
habitual constipation, to awaken
the kidneys and liver to a healthy
activity, without irritating or weak.
ening them, to dispel headaches,
colds, or fevers, use Syrup Of Figs,
made by the California Fig Syrnp
Co. only,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Where the digestion is good, and
the general power of the system in
a healthy state, worms can find no
habitation in the human body,
Whites Cream Vermifuge not only
destroy every worm, but corrects all
arrangements of the digestive or
ganS. Price % cts,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

If you eat without appetite you
need Prickly Ash Bitters. 1t
promptly removes impurities that
clog aud impede the action of the
digestive organs, creates good ap-
petite and digestion, strength of
body and activity of brain. For
sale by all druggists,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

When you visit Little Rock stop
with Gleason. He leads all others
in catering to the appetite and
comfort of his customers. His
house is unsurpassed by any in the
tate. 1912.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mayor Hardin served notice on
the West Side School Board to meet
him in session this afternoon at six
o'clock at the city hall, as business
of Importance needed looking after.
The members of the board are DR.,
Mcmahon, Abb Terry, @, W. Mat
thews, F. G. Cook, r. B. Ayers and
Mr.. Reese.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22
VETERINARY.

Having settled permanently In
TeSarkana, and having had a pfac.
tical experience IN handling live
stock for Is or 30 years, aud treat
ing the various diseases to which
they are heir TO, offer my services to
the public aud solicit patronage,
Treating horses mouths to make
them pleasant aud agreeble drivers
a speciality ONCE at l., 9, Adams
livery stable Phone No, -.
S lO.lm H. NELSON.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mrs. Lou Holmes of Camden,
relict of James A. Holmes of the
Beacon, died at Camden yesterday,
She is the mother of the present
editor, W, P. Holmes We sympa-
thize with him in the loss of a good
mother.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mrs. P G. Williams left yester-
day for Baker City, Oregon. The
doctor is a disconsolate bachelor.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

We will soon have the Gate City
road through to Shreveport, and a
double daily passenger service
should be put on to inaugurate
the road as an up to date high roll
ler What say you president Fouke?
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

For Sale-New two story resi-.
dence of eight rooms bath aud pan.
try, dnished In paneled OAK. Fruit
trees, etc. corner eighth and Beech
street, Call at i23 State Line
avenue, Sl3 l2t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

K. G. Lawrence, who is now rep
resenting Saint Louis drug house
is here today talking drugs.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Ed Stuart is back from Mena'
Ed reports that it is delightfully."-
cool up there.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Miss Lula Brown, who has been
visiting Mr.. H. Brown for quite
while, left yesterday for Vicksburg,
Miss. We learn the repairs on the
Brown gate vii. not be so heavy,
now that this particular lady has
taken her departure.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mr.: Peter ]. Farrell, a railroad
contractor, of Little Rock, is in the
city today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Messrs. Lee Estes and Ben Haw.
kins are both back from Baker
Springs.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

We learn that the new brick build
ing Just finished, next to the Geo.
Taylor wholesale house and belong
ing to Judge B. T. Estes, has been
rented to a wholesale grocery firm,
who will open up next week.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Telephone Blythe for the Bus,
when you want to visit the KIRBY
beach. 5 Ia
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

If | could have my wish come
true, In heated August this I'd do,
With Ice I'd load big wagons down,
and lose it out around the town.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Two hundred bathing suits Just
received for the use of the patrons
of Kirby beach, 514
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

S. M. Ragland handles the Geo.
W.Childs' cigar in 20 600 quantities.
See him for prices. 811
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mr.. W S. Tobey, who is resident
manager of the A. n. Kellogg
Newspaper Co., at Little Rock, is
in the city today and paid us call.
He reports his business looking up
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

The Edwards Harness Company
do not purchase anything but the
best of leather That's the reason
for their harness giving entire sat.
isfaction, S.6
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Have your negatives and films
developed and printed at Artist Sup
ply Co., ga State Line. 6.6
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

The principal diversion at Baker
Springs is to watch Col. Hayden af-
ter the ladies, and Judge Estes try
ing to learn to swim.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

We have some floating clouds
with us today and an ice cream sup
per billed for the park tonight.
viii some one furnish Mr.. Whitley
with a straw and let him tickle the
clouds.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Everything guaranteed as repre-
sented at Erber's. 6-18
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Brown & Tyler can feed the city
on all kinds of table delicacies at
reasonable prices "a
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mike Dickson, one of the Turner
Bros, travelling men, who lives at
Pittsburg, Texas, came in yester-
day with a book full of orders. This
house has a big trade in Arkansas
and Texas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Buy your shirt waists and dry
goods at the Globe. 4-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

For bargains in saddles, harness,
buggies, phaetons, surreys, spring
wagons, delivery wagons, road wag-
ons and farm wagons, 60 to the Ed
wards Harness Co., 223 East Broad
street, TeXarkana, Ark SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mr., G, r. Etsele has returned from
his eastern trip. He left his wife
at Chicago, who will remain away
until fall.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

81 never call up central in the
early morning hours, said Blinks,
to Jinks, "Why not, said Jinks.
Because, replied Blinks, "tbe girls
are too busy reciting to each other
their dreams"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Give Brown g. Tyler a trial order
it you never traded with them and
you will find them clever and ac-
commodating 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Rev. 7. B. Mcfarland is expected
back from Missouri tomorrow, and
will occupy his pulpit at the First
Presbyterian church regularly here
after
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mr.. T. ]. Wilson, representing
the Little Rock Democrat, is in the
city today in the interest of that
paper.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

The choicest steaks, roasts and all
kinds of fresh meats at Huddleston
Brothers. 43
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

j. A. Gatling, one of the pilgrims
who makes his headquarters here
with his family, came in Sunday
and left today for his trading field.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Look out for malaria. 1t is sea-
sonable now. A few doses of Prickly
Ash Bitters is a sure preventive.
Sold by all druggists 81 2w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

If you want a good watch, clock,
or any kind Of jewelry or silverware,
90 to Schuster's, on State Line Av-
enue. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Rugby bicycle, good as new, $l4.
See Hardin Bros. Z 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Billiards. Snow Llnlment gives in
stant relief in cases of Bleeding,
Burns, Bruises Sca!ds, Cuts, etc
Price % and 80 cts. |
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

You will save money by having
your harness made by the Edwards
Harness Company They are now
working six experienced harness
makers in their shop, So
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Artist Supply Co., 2I4 State Line
Avenue, are selling steel engravings
and etchings at from 15c to 50 less
than one-fourth actual val e, 6 20
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Every watch repaired at Erbers
is guaranteed for one year. 6-lS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

S. A, Murray, of O'Brien, Tenn,
was here yesterday on his way to
Garland City, where he has pur-
chased 30, 900 acres of timber land.
He said he would put up two saw
mills on his property and convert
the timber into lumber.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

If your hen house is infested with
mites, tell your troubles to Williams
& Williams. They can kill them
for you with their mite killer. 6-25
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

For a good white light, get the
EupIon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mr.. F. G, Montgomery, lineman
of the Southwestern Telephone Co.,
went up to Hooks on the &c. road
this morning, looking for "ghost"
that has been playing with one of
their wires for quite a while. He
has made several trips over the line
before, but has not yet discovered
where the wire played them false
He will make tests all along the line
on this trip and see if he can locate
the trouble
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Get your shoes at the Globe
twenty per cent less than elsewhere
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

II you are in need of a FIRST class
type writer, it will pay youto call
at the Texarkanian office aud see
the Remington Sholes, which has
many improvements over any of the
other high grade machines Price
on old machines as high as any 9TH
er All
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Some times a little word of three
letters makes a sentence, have the
reverse meaning TO what was in.
tended, Yesterday in writing up
the Chic Springs water, the type
said that the water being free from
mineral substance could mot be
regarded as good for medicinal pur.
poses or benefit the sick in any
great degree, The little word mot"
should have been left out, for the
learned New Yorker, who analysed
the water, said it would be ben hv
cial to the sick and weak,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

New consignmentof trunks just
received at Hardin Bros. 7.l6
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mrs. R. D. Hart left this morn
ing to visit relatives at Omaha,
Texas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

No icicles today.
Oh, for a good rain.
Adam Offenhauser is at Baker
Springs.
Joe Fuqua has returned from Ba-
ker Springs.
Rrailroad traffic reported lively,
for the season.
There was a large crowd at Kirby
Beach last night
Miss Laura King has returned
from a visit to Pittsburg, Texas.
For wedding presents see Erber
before purchasing, 90
Don't have any oil in your lamps
but Eupion.
Erber can show you a large va
riety of gold ring els
Eupion oil is the best on the
market.
Erber wants your trade-give him
a trial. 6.18
Get your shoes at the Globe
twenty per cent less than elsewhere
Erber can sell you a good watch
cheap. 6-18.
Up-to-date tailor made clothing
at the Globe. 4-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Up-to-date tailor-made clothing
at the Globe. 4-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

The Texarkanlan is the best ad.
vertising medium in this section. 1t
brings returns when all other means
fail. Az
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Now one knows the unebearable
torture, the peculiar and agonizing
pain, caused by Piles, unless they
suffer from them, Many believe
them incurable, This is a mistake,
Proper treatment will cure them,
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
an infallible cure, Price, 90 cts. in
bottles, tubes 70 cts,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22
Think it over, and call
us in. Turner & Sewer.

Where do you go when you want
real bargains in jewelry? Why to
Erber's, of course. 6 2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Erber can sell you good watch
cheap. 6-18
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

There was a large crowd at Kirby
Beach last night.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Iced watermelens at Brown &
Tyler, always on hand. S4I
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Huddleston Brothers market is
always supplied with everything
usually found in an up-to-date
market. 43
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Rrailroad traffic reported lively,
for the season.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

T. ]. Hobgood, the cash grocer,
800 West Broad street, has the
goods and proposes to sell them.
Give him trial. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Miss Laura King has returned
from a visit to Pittsburg, Texas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Erber wants your trade-give him
trial. 6.18
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

For wedding presents see Erber
before purchasing. 90
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Joe Fuqua has returned from Ba-
ker Springs,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Don't have any oil in your lamps
but Eupion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

No Misrepresentation at Erber's
jewelry store. All goods sold on
guarantee. 62
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Mr.. T. S. Field, of Kildare, Tex,
returned home this morning, after
a pleasant visit to his daughter,
Mrs, Jesse H. Estes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

The next city council on the west
side should make it the duty of the
city engineer to 90 over the city
each morning and see how many
bridges have tumbled in during the
niuht.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

A free and easy expectoration is
produced by afew doses of Ballards'
Horehound Syrup, in all cases of
hoarseness, sore throat, or difficulty
of breathing Price 25 and 80 cts. 2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Erber can show you large va
riety of gold ring. 6.18I
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Wall trunks, steamer trunks, hat
trunks, dresser trunks at 81 per
week. Hardin Bros,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Schusters, the sold reliable" has
a big stock of ladies and gents
plain gold and set rings. Prices
very low. 1873.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Oh, my, the closets there are in
side the corporate limits that need
renovaling this waru weather Mr.,
Sanitary officer there are hun
dreds of them.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Eupion oil is the best on the
market.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

The many friends of COL j. J.,
Kress will be glad to hear that he
has been appointed as assistant
general superintendent of the st.
Louis, Kennett & Southern Ry.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

You will get your moneys worth
by trading at the Globe Dry Goods
store. 4 3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Smoke the Geo. w. Childs' cigar,
none can compare, at S. NJ. Rag
lands by the box or retail. S11
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Hot days followed by cool nights
will breed malaria in the body that
is bilious or costive, Prickly Ash
Bttters is very valuable at this time
for keeping the stomach, liver and
bowels well regulated Sold by all
druggists
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Looking for wedding present?
Go and see what you can find at
Erber's. 6.1S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-22

Adam Offenhauser is at Baker.
Springs.
The times., 1899-12-31
A cHRYsANTHEMUM SHOW.
French HortIcnIturists Display Two
Thousand Different Varieties.

The State Department has received a
vert, at Lyons, France, giving an interest
ing account Of a chrysanthemum show in
that city Under the date of November %
he writes as follows
AT the chrysanthemum exhibition, which
has been in progress in this city during the
last two weeks 20G0 different varieties
were exhibited by fifty horticulturists in
and around Lyons A prominent exhibitor
places the number OF distinct varieties
cultivated in France at from S 600 to 10 600.
They are kept in large houses open on all
sides but rooted TO prevent damage from
rain They flower in November in great
variety OF form Of petal. Il is said here TO
be extremely difficult TO produce two differ
ent shades of exactly the same form; there
fore the exhibition is exceedingly rich in
variety, leaves Of tubular shape, fiat, point
ed, rounded a the end. curved in and down
at the sides. with ascending and descending
points, undulatng, etc being shown. Some
plants were over feet high, bearing but
three large flowers One plant bore fifty
blossoms.
Every horticutuTis, in and around Ly-
ons has now at least I 00O 10 500 different
varieties Of chrysanthemums They are
sold as house ornaments and are very
largely used in decorating graves. Many
thousands of them are sold on All Saints
Day and the Day OF the Dead, which fall
on the lst and I'd OF November
''In The prospectus to this exhibition it is
stated that
=. The cultivation OF this flower in Eu-
rope and America results in the production
Of hundreds OF new varieties annually.
many of which mark absolute progress over
former years II is treated as q yearly au-
tumnal plant cultivated by the use of di-
vers varieties OF fertilizers and different
degrees Of artificial heat There is now an
almost unlimited number of fertilizers,
which are Indispensable to the successful
cultivation of this flower" "