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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02
D QUEEN WIPED OUT.
The Little City of DeQueen,
on the K. c. P. & G..
Road visited by the
Fire Fiend.
81 BUSINESS HOUSES DE-
STROyED.
The Loss Will Aggregate $3.50,
900 With a Total insurance
of About $4,000.

Especially
DeQueen, Oct. 2-Last night a
fire broke out here, add the village
having no way to fight fire, they
could do nothing but watch the an
cry flames lick up their property.
The fire burnt its course, and wht n
the flames we're finally subdued it
was found that fifty-four busine IS
houses had been burned and only
two left standing.
A rough estimate has been made
of the losses and it foots up $3.50,
600 with only about $4,000 insur-
ance to cover the same.
Rev. G. Pope arrived here today
trom Mena, and confirms tire report
of the burning of DeQueen. He
says the two business houses that
escaped, were'on a side street out
of the line of the fire. He reports
the town as presenting a desolate
appearance from the railroad de-
pot,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02

The Plows Candy Co., of st,
Louis, have forwarded A. j. Offen-
hauser, who is their sole agent,
three boxes of their celebrated can.
dy, to be presented to the three
young ladies receiving the highest
number Of votes cast, contest, last
ing only two week5-from October
End to October 10Th. The boxes are
nowon exhibition and all are in
vited to call and vote. Ballots ali
solutely free. 10 !
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02
THAT JOYFUL FEELING

With the exhiarating sense of re
newed health and strength and in
ternal cleanliness, which follows the
use Of Syrup OF Figs, is unknown to
the few who have not progressed
beyond the old-time medicines and
the cheap substitutes sometimes Of
fered but never accepted by the
welI-ipformed. Buy the genuine.
Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02

Amoug the leading Democrats at
Dallas TO attend the dollar dinner,
we notice William ]. Bryan, l. G.
Johnson of Kansas, Ex-Governor
Stone of Missouri, O. Fl. P. Bel
mont of New York, William Sulzer
of New York, Ex-Gov Crittenden
of Missouri and Gov Dan Jones of
Arkansas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02

Several wagon loads of fish
was disposed of here yesterday The
fish wagons were run out of Texas
by the officers who tried to enforce
some Texas law on them, and now
they all come to Arkansas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02

Having secured the services of
an expert watch maker, am pre-
pared to give the public the very
best OF workmanship on their
watch or jewelry repairing, II
your watch is repaired by us It is
guaranteed for one year
8 27 CHAs. S. ERBER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02
Think 1t over, and call
us In. Turner & Sewer.

Ayisit 10 the Texarkana Car
riage Co. will convince you that
they are headquarters for vehi-
cles 0fevery description. 9l0
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02

Schusters, the "old reliable" has
a big stock of ladies and gents
p. ain gold and set rings. Price
VI y low. 1919.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02
For Sale

A good gentle horse and service.
able buggy.
s rs w. i. KIRBY.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-10-02

For a good white light, get the
Eupiop,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
Dewey Moved TO Tears.

II saw the Dewey reception in
New York." said an Eastern man
,he other day, "and also the one ten
tiercd the admiral at the capitol on
Tuesday, and the one at Washington,
| think. was the more interesting of
the two. / stood within twenty
feet of the admiral when the sword
~as presented to him, and he was so
3 Ieeply affected that the tears stood
n his eyes and his voice choked.
I'hcn, too, the presence of the prcsi-
dent, his cabinet and the other high
government officials added to the in
icrest. The beautiful park facing
the capitol was Literally jammed with
people, and they were far more en-
thusiastic than were the New York
crowds. To the admiral it was re-
turn home, for the national capitol
has been his place of residence fol
many years, and he is also COVER
nor of the Metropolitan Club there
OF was before he went TO Manila.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

No Right to URIIncss.

The woman who is lovely in face,
orm and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be at
tractive must keep her health. If
she is weak, sickly and all run down,
she will be irritable. If she has con-
stipation, blotches, skin eruptions
and wretched complexion, Electric
Bitters is the best medicine in the
world to regulate stomach, liver and
kidneys and to purify the blood. 1t
gives strong nerves, bright eyes,
smooth, velvety skin, rich complex
ion. 1t will make good-looking,
charming woman of a rundown in
valid. Only soc at City drug store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

When its limited express trains
were put on few years ago the
Lake Shore railway company de-
cided to charge extra for the privi-
lege of riding on them, and John
Newell, who was president of the
system at that time, gave orders
that passes, half-rate tickets, etc.,
should not be honored on the fly
ers." 1t was not intended, of
course, that the complimentaries
issued to high officials of other
roads should be void on the fast
trains, but through an oversight a
yearly pass was sent to ID. w.
Caldwell, president of the Nickel
Plate, which bore on its face the
words: Not good on Lake Shore
limited trains" A few days after
Mr.. Caldwell's pass had been is
sued Mr.. Newell received an an
nual pass on the Nickel Plate with
with the following Endorsement:
Not good on passenger trains. "A"
Fly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
Horses, Cattle and Barns,

William c. Whitney has built the
lar est racing stable in the world
at Wheatly Hills. 1t is 500 feet
long. At Shelburnc Farms. the
country home of DR.. Seward Webb,
who has just been entertaining Ad-
miral Dewey, the farm barn is an
immense five-storv structure 41o
feet long by fifty deep. 1t holds
10000 bushels of grain and 400
tons of hay 10 feed h;s herds Of cat
ile and sheep, mules and horses.
The ring barn, where his fashion,
able horses are kept and trained, Is
4lS by 107 feet. with ring 3,S
feet by IS. The residence contains
aver sixty rooms, and commands a
-plendid view of the lake and noun
tains. The Webbs. Victor Smith
SAYS. are hospitable to the last de-
gree, and the whole countryside is
welcome at the farms The doctor
has his steam yacht. the Elfrida,
which President Mckinley used rs-
Gently; his coaches. his private cars,
special mail service. and everything
else that the soul of man could
thirst for, and the woods are alive
with English pheasant and Vermont
deer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
Preparing Him for the Worst.

II had a cheerful experience the
other day" remarked IA gentleman
wno had spent several days at one of
the springs for rheumatism.
"What was it ?" asked the observ-
er.
81 was carried into depot near
the springs and deposited on a seat
near an old lady, who looked at me
With comPlacent smile and inquir-
ed: Been hurt:
" NO. L replied. %a
" 'Rumatiz?'
" Yes
" Water do YOU any good?'
=" Not much
" We'll, lots of people come here
for the water. The patient returns
home and the papers announce that
Mr.. So-and-Se has returned from
The springs much improved by the
Use of the water but if you read the
papers in a few days YOU will see
that Mr.. So-and-So has died and
been buried The conversation
was TOO cheerful 10 be continued" :"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

John K. Gentry says: "hs'As
used your Liquid sulphur Oh % :
valuable road mare which was Ssa.
cut and bruised in an aecideha :
take great pleasure in reconnsa-
ing your remedy to all horse1s1'
and l am positive it is the best ~;
| ever saw OF used for GUS
bruises on horses. This IS tne -.
time 1 ever offered a testimoniA !.
with pleasure. Littell's L'auiD
phur Oil cures barbwire cuts
chafes, mango on horse OF
scratches, etc. For sale oy '"
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
Cost of the Blowout.

It is believed that New York 5
municipal expense in connection
with the Dewey celebration Nill come
we'll within the $200,000 appropri-
ated. The stand committee spent
nearly $4,000. about three times as
much as any other committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

Sulphur is known to the medical
profession as an Invaluable therapu-
tic agent in all blood and skin dis
eases. Littell's Liquid Sulphur is a
GEAR solution of Dissolved Sulphur
with all its medical and hygienic
qualities retained. Littell's LIQUID
sulphur Remedies will cure any skin
disease on earth. Stops itching in
stantly, whether caused from priekly
heat, hives, ne tile rash, poison ivy,
bite, sting or the most aggravated
case of skin disease. For sale by W.
B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

Mrs. r. Churchill, Berlin, VT,
says: Our baby was covered with
running sores. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel salve cured her." A specific
for piles and skin diseases. Beware
of worthless counterfeits. w. B.
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

In sluggish liver, Herbine' y
beneficial action VI on the 80 -
tracts, renders the bile more
and brings the liver into . -,
healthy condition, thereby o~n''-
the sense of drowsiness, le'n =,
and the general feeling Of sP'l i1.
which arise from disorders n-uf
liver. Price so cts at the Cl1s -
Store and W. b. Frames.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
A ButterMorth Memorial.

A memorial volume, made up of
tributes 10 the life, character and
public services of the late Benjamin
Buttervorth, Is being compiled and
Will be issued in November. The
book Is principally for private cir
culation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
Rented a House At $500 a Dny.

II. 0. Armour. of Chicago, paid
s! 900 rent for house on the line
of the Dewey parade in Ney York.
The lease was for two days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
THE PASSING THRONG.
All the Worlds a Stage and Each
one plays Part"

J. w. johnson of Oklahoma City
is here.
w. G.. Cecil has returned from
Dallas.
James B. Davis of Colbert is in
the city.
w. j. Mcclure of Lone Grove
=, was pleasant caller today.
Ed Bond has returned from
very pleasant visit to Houston,
Tex.
Mrs. McGregor of Oklahoma
City ishere, the guest of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. B. Luke.
C. l.. Byrne aud wife have re-
turned to the city from Arkansas
and will remain until spring.
DIR. Volney Nickel is spending
the holidays in Kentucky. He
will return the Sth of next month.
M. c. Alexander, the mayor of
the town Of Cornish was among the
ARDMOREITE s many visitors today.
Professor A .. Nash of the
Mary Nash College ofvSherman was
in the city today and made very
pleasant call at this office.
Mrs. John Barnes and children
leave tonight for their new home
near Shawnee, Okla. Mr.. Barnes
having already preceded them.
Byrd Pruitt and family, who
have been at Cornish during the
past few months, have returned to
Ardmore to patronize our schools.
Miss Qua Dougherty, who for
the past season has been employed
in the millinery store of Mrs.
James, returned last night to her
home at Craig, Mo.
c. n. Stevens, of the Stevens,
Kennerley & Spragins Hardware
company of Gainesville, is here to-
day looking after his losses by fire
with the insurance adjusters.
l.. e.. Young has two dwelling
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

Mr.. j. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo-, saved
his child's life by One Minute
Cough Cure. Doctors had given her
up to die with Group. It's an in
falllble cure for cough, colds, grippe.
pneumonia, bronchitis and throat
and lnng troubles. Relieves at once.
w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

II have been troubled for years
with gout ard rheumatism, and re-
ceiyed more benefit from Beggs'
Blood Purifier than from all other
medicines. James E. Gordon, Au-
grsta, Ga. The great blood remedy.
Sold by City Drug Store and T. N
Coleman
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

1T has becomes a household medi
cine with us,-we cannot get along
without it," writes Mrs. r. R.-Wil-
son, Gordon, Ark, of Begg's Cherry
Cough Syrup, the guaranteed remedy
for coughs, colds, lagrippe, cop5ump-
ton and all bronchial affes tions.
Never fails. Sold by City Drug Store
and T. N. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
Beware of the Doctors
Patchwork; You Can
Cure Yourself at Home.

hundred dollars with the doctors. when realized that
they could do me no good had large spots all my
and these soon broke out into running
endured all the suffering which this vile disease pro-
duces decided to try ; S S last resort and
soon greatly improved. followed closely your 'Drec
ons for Treatment and the large spotches on nv
chest began to paer and smaller and before long
disappeared entirely was cured perfectly my
skin has been clear glass since. cured my
self at home after the doctors had failed completely
1t is valuable time thrown away expect the doctors
to cure Contagious Blood Poison for the disease be-
YOnd their skill
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

l.. G.. Young has two dwelling
houses for sale cheap. 17-2wks
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
S. s. S. FOR THE BLOOD

in an entirely different potash and forces
disease while other remedies only shut the
ent places within the reach of all We l
Write for full Information Swift Specific ~
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

If your children are suffering from
chills and that low type of fever so
common at this season of the year,
try Sparks Tasteless Chill Tonic for
sale by VIM Green.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
HOME CURE
FOR BLOOD POISON.

There is not the slightest doubt that the
doctors do more harm than good in treating
Contagious Blood Poison; many victims OF
this loathsome disease would be much better
off to-day if they had never allowed them
selves to be dosed on mercury and potash, the
only remedies which the doctors ever give for
blood poison.
The doctors arc whollv rpebla to ra+ r;d -.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

c. n. Stevens, of the Stevens,
Kennerley & Spragins Hardware
company of Gainesville, is here to-
day looking after his losses by fire
with the insurance adjusters.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-17
From Perjury to Afiluence.

III addition to the deficiency appro-
priations asked by the state officials to
make up for the shortage caused by
unsuffic lent appropriations by the
last legislature, Land Commissioner
Bridges comes to the front in good
shape. No doubt the land and other
departments were hampered in their
work the past two years for lack of
funds, but this was not exploited, while
the small amounts of money appropri-
ated by the fusion legislature, and the
Showing of fusion economy" was
heralded from every fusion campaign
meeting.
Now that it is Republican legisla-
ture that must bear the responsibility,
Mr.. Bridge zeal for economy and to
save the money of the taxpayers seems
to have vanished like summer cloud,
and the commissioner is not at all
backward in coming forward with his
demands
Tso years ago the appropriation for
the land d.. .rtment amounted to $44,-
$50, and Mr.. Bridges stated but few
months since that with few thou
sand dollars more, work of the depart
ment would not have suffered. The
largest amouIt he mentioned was $685.
600 to have carried on the work sue
cessfully.
Now he asks from the Republican
legislature moe than twice the amount
of the appropriation of two years ago,
$95, lOO.-Ledger.
Mr.. Bridges will be remembered as
the gent. who howled loudest about
the extravaganza of Land Commission
er Forests administration, when he
was running for Office, probably the
biggest snap he ever got into in his
career, and he isn't troubled by ex-
travagance just now. It would serve
him right to duplicate the appropria-
ton of the populist legislature. which
was playing for q record regardless of
the public necessity, as the deficiency
appropriations show.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-17
Regardless OF Age

The kidneys are responsible for more sick ness
| suffering, and deaths than any other organs Of
the body. '
A majority of the ills affecting people today i.
traceable to kidney trouble. 1t prevades al
classes of society. in all climates, regardless Of
age sex or cond ition.
The symptoms of kidney trouble are unmis-
taxable, such as rheumatism, neuralgia, sleep
lessness, pain or dull ache in the back, desire
to urinate often day or night. profuse or scanty
supply.
Uric acid, or brick dust deposit in urine are
signs of clogged kidneys, causing poisoned and
germ-filled blood. Sometimes the heart acts
, badly, and tube casts (wasting of the kidneys,
are found in the urine, which if neglec ted will
| result in Bright's Disease, the most dangerous
form of kidney trouble.
All these symptoms and conditions are
promptly removed under the influence of DR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root. 1t has world wide rep
utation for it's wonderful cures OF the most dis.
tressing eases.
NO one need be long without it as it is so easy
to get at any drug store at fifty cents or one dol
lar. You can have sample bottle of this won
derful discovery, Swamp-Root, and book tell
ing all about it, 10th sent to you absolutely free
| by mail. Send your address to DR.. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton N. Y. and kindly mention that
| you read this liberal offer in the MASON CoUN-
TY JOURNAL
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-17
20 cents per Dozen
45 cents per Roll
$1,000 per Ton
$500 per Ton
LAND Commissioner Bridges is in r,

LAND Commissioner Bridges is in re-
ceipt of letter from Congressman w.
G. Jones wherein it is stated that the
Congressman has inquiry for 100000
acres of timber land IN Washington,
and the congressman gives it as his
opinion that the inqulrers are in ear
nest in their quest of the timber. The
land commissioner says he can accom-
modate the gentlemen with body of
81 900 acres of timber on the slope of
the Olympic range, and has so advised
Representative Jones. The tract re-
ferred to embrace portions of four diff
ferent grants, of which thirty-fve or
forty thousand acres belong to the
state capitol land grant.-Vidette.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-17
Agreement ON Fish Bill.

The fish committee Of the house
has agreed upon the committees bill
which will be introduced tomorrow,
and which will, in all probability, pass
the lower chamber of the legislature
and go to the senate without impor-
tant changes.
The main features OF the bill consist
in the changes made in the fees charged
by the state for licenses for fishermen,
traps, canneries, etc. The revenue
derived annually under the present
law is approximately $4,000. The
new bill is drawn so as to raise tina,
revenue to 500 600 per annum. Natur-
ally the excess in revenue will be used
in the artificial propagation of salmon.
In the new measure the traps are left
unmolested, save for the higher license
charged annually. This is raised from
$25 to $50 and ST. per thousand fish
I taken. Purse seines that now pay
$25 per annum are graded and pay
from $50 to $50. Traps On the Col
umbia river that now pay the state $15
per annum are graded and will pay
under the new bill bill from 500 to 500
and ST. per thousand fish taken. All
fishermen are 20 be taxed ST. per year,
where now they pay nothing. Set
nets are raised from ST. to $3.50.
An important provision of the new
bill relates to the canneries. These
under the present law pay graduated
tax of from $50 for 10000 cases pack
ed, to 500 for every 10000 cases.
Under the new bill, the canneries are
made to pay cent per thousand cases,
which in cannery of 10000 capacity
would amount to $40O.-P.-I.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-17
~ 3, D.,, are the only pills to taxi
Hoods Pills with Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Traps all Solid.

The special committee appointed by
the lastsenate to investigate the con-
dition of Washington fisheries will be
ready to report within few days.
The report has been drafted at Senator
McReavy's suggestion and is now being
submitted to the other members of the
committee. Several changes may be
made in the report before it goes to
the senate, but on three points it is
certain the recommendation will stand.
The committee will recommend that
the leads on pound nets on the Sound
be shortened; that all Washington
fishing licenses be increased, and that
the use of the present fishing appll-
ances be permitted.
There is some dissension in the COM
mittee over plan to license Gamers
and fresh fish dealers, and these two
suggestions may be stricken out before
the committee reports to the senate.
All the suggestions made by the
committee include the disputed points
regarding licenses on Gamers and fresh
fish dealers were recommended by
Fish Commissioner Little. He has
laid great stress on the plan Of taxing
the Gamers and fresh fish sellers, but
it is apparent the opposition to this
plan Will be too strong to carry it
through. The special committee of
the senate was appointed two years
ago on McReavy's resolution. It pro-
vided committee of seven hold-over
senators should be appointed to in
vestigate the conditions of the fisheries
In the state with view of reporting
to the next Legislature. McReavy was
made chairman, and the following
were appointed on the committee
Warburton, of Pierce High, of Clarke
Hill, of Lewis; Yeend, of Walla Walla
Baum, of Okanogan, and Runner, of
| Spokane. The different fisheries were
visited twice, and the committee came
to tho conclusion the best way of keep
ing up the supply of fish was not to
prohibit the use Of traps, but to in
crease the hatchery output through a
system of higher license which would
allow the establishment of a larger
number of hatcheries and larger out
put of fish.-Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-17
The Fish Trap Octopus.

A LARGE Chicago syndicate is just
about to close deal by which it will
secure all, or most all, of the fish traps
of Puget Sound.
The organization has secured options
on traps which catch seven tenths Of
the fish in Puget Sound. It is believed
1t will continue to purchase other trans
until it will have controlled the total
output.
1t is understood that the first invest
ment in the purchase of traps alone
viii be about 81 500, 600, provided, OF
course, that the deel shall be conclud-
|ed. Already @9 - - been psid On
we scheme. This was TO secure op-
saons on traps, and il operates Is / first
payment.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-17
Democratic Policies More Costly than
Expansion.

"But where does Col. Robertson of
The Republic stand on this great ques-
ton OF expansion?" inquiries the dem
ocratic organ. The Republic is for ex-
pansion without anything on the side,
and Uncle Sam will always have its
moral support when he takes territory
that is lying around loose, or can be
Jared loose without much trouble.
The Republic is for annexation, and if
the provocation were great enough,
would go so far as to annex Great
Britain and the state Of Kansas. In
the end this will be found to be the
bandwagon policy, even though Col.
Medill of the Yakima Democrat can
not at the present time see the wagon
nor hear the music. Doubtless it is a
policy That will have its drawbacks.
1t will be costly. Nevertheless it will
not cost the country as much as the
democratic party has cost it in tie last
few years.-Yaklma Republic.