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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-17

Court will open 10 Lafayette
county on MONDAY.
The street car line is doiug
good business during this disagree
able weather.
IL is said that both Texas and
Arkansas legislatures are prepar-
ing for an extra cession.
The seed men have commenced tc
display their onion sets. This looks
like spring weather signs at least.
"News2-why there Is no news
yurth telling, is what the reporter
met with by all he has pumped |
today.
Mr. Briley will soon have plate
glass windows to his store and 81
RilI A. S. DeLamar. Our town IL
improving every day.
Chas. 5. Erber loans money or
diamonds, watches and jeweIry;bus-
tless strictly confidential l-29
Mr.. John Bass, a leading member
Of X. of H.. Bowie Lodge No. 1903
is quite sick at his home on the cor
ler Of Eleventh aud Maple streets,
Mr.. j. r. Owsley, Of Bowie, Texas,
eft for his home last night taking
back with him the children, of his
son, Mr.. John 7. Owsley.
Mr.. G 7. CrowelI, who left here
several years ago for Los Angles,
California, came back yesterday on
visit,
Several gentlemen of this city'had
their ears frost bitten last Sunday.
Among them we notice aldermen
Ben James Of the west side.
Can't some one devise means t.
put a crimper in this bad spell ol
weather and switch it off on some
other locality,
BIanke's fine coffee,
Cultivated China teas,
LAMBETH q YABBRoUHG,
222 East Broad st. -
For Sale-Teu acres of land on
College Hill, on to5 years time
l-29 NJ. d. TILsoN
II YOU want a good watch, clock,
or any kind of iewelry or silverware,
% to Schuster's, on State Line Av-
euue. If
The ], f. Floyd Supply Company
is doing a fine business as a starter.
Mr. Floyd is pleasant gentleman
to do business with and we ask our
readers to give him a call and price
hi, goods
Don't forget to caIl at Chas S,
Eroers while looking around for a
wedding or birthday present He
has thousands of beautiful things
that are quite suggestive l-29
You can buy the celebrated eigh-
teen ninety nine Crescent Bicycle
for thirty.fve dollars on the install.
mGnt plan, at the Edwards Harness
company, ! 5
Warwick, Moore Co., are sole
agents for Ferndale pack canned
goods, Tomatoes 81 lbs cans, 3 for
Soc; corn, 2 lbs cans l5c SuperHne
Peas, 2 lbs cans 20c; Salmon, l 10
25c, half pound cans two for Doc
We reed a scraper on Broad
street to scrape of the mud on our
grdveled blocks, Who will get up
a patent apparatus to do this
needed work
The days dispatches comes with
out the usual number Of fights iu
the Philippines What is the mat
ter with our boys. Is seems to be
no trouble to whip a fight,
The Hunter Transfer and Storage
Co.. have the only safe and conven
lent rooms in the city, for storage
Of your furniture or piano We
are prepared to store goods of any
Kind
Mckinley has been banQuetted in
Boston aud has made a speech,
He defined his position as TO the
Philippine Islands and his wishes in
the premises, He said It was with
congress now aud he looked on their
wisdom in dealing with our new
aggressions,
The MeSsrs Ockauders commeced
work on the north side of Broad
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-17

The street car line is doiug o
good business during this disagree
able weather.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-17

We reed a scraper on Broad
street to scrape of the mud on our
grlveIed blocks Who will get up
a patent apparatus to do this
needed WOrk
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-17

Judge Joe d. Conway was here
yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-17

Gus Brooks is here from Boston
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-17

Court will open 10 Lafayette
county on Monday
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Why don't you use Chase
& Sanborn'S Coffee?

Shoot the mud holes.
Gus Brooks is here from Boston.
Judge Joe D. Conway was here
yesterday.
Bo;n to DR.. and Mrs. S. A.Col.
luna girl
District Clerk Wilson, OF Bowie
county, is here today.
No misrepresentation at Chas.
S. Erber's, 1-29
Best CONNECTIONS IN the city at
S. NJ. Ragland's. II.
Blanke Bros, fine candies at
lambeth Il Yarbrough's 2I
Leading brand of fine cigars at
S, Nj. Ragland's, II,
Gentlemen SILVER mounted sus
penders, at f, L Schuster's, 1914
Sorry no learn that Mr. S, Stalti
is quite sick at his home on Map'e
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-17

You can buy the celebrated eigh-
teen ninety nine Crescent Bicycle
for thirty.fve dollars on the install.
mcnt plan, at the Edwards Harness
company. 8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-02-17

Warwick, Moore Co, are sole
agents for Ferndale pack canned
goods, Tomatoes 81 lbs cans, 3 for
SOC; corn, 2 lbs cans l5c; Superhne
Peas, 2 lbs cans 20c; Salmon, l 10
25c, half pound cans two for 25c
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
YELLOW FEVER.

Il n,o,, oonr, ,,n,,,,,,,lLl, =, ~,
,.,,,. ,,'r, f. l,1 80,
o,,,,,o,;t;',., -. ,r,,.
tIn nvtra,no ro'1 of this n;,'nm Is.
certainly killed all tbc germs in
these attitudes, if scientific concIn
nious ,ro rorruat vot ,,o i,cr., ,od
communication with Cuba will make
tbo 1,noor Of ,ho ;n+ro1uo,i,u or
the fever 4 c,us.aq, mouacc, and
cyrrv n,ssiI,ro .or,r,,rl ,,t No
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
The Coolest Weather.

The oldest inhabitant may now
take his weather memories and re-
tire into q dark corner, and the
young man who has hopes some
day to figure in that capacityshould
make a careful note Of the fact that
on Feb 10, 1899 all previous rec
Ords of extreme cold were passed
in this locality-the temperature
varying on different thermometers
between zero and . degrees. I
The weather previous though not
without parallel locally was cold
enough for any SOutherner who
loves warmth as we'll as a eat does
1.-The hearth-rug. This is how it
goes:-On Saturday night it began
to sleet, and continued with inter-
of snowfall all night, so
that by Sunday morning the ground
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
BREVTY Al FAULT.

We do not propose to enter into
the merits OF the dement's of tie
Police Jury'S coarse in the matter
of the disposition of the parish
funds, except to say in passing that
we are sure that that body did not
mean to cast the slightest reflection
upon l.. Z. Kiibourne, the parish
treasurer.
HE fault lay i'll the brevity of
the minutes of the Police Jury,
though the clerk pro tenn was not
wholly to blame, as he merely fol-
lowed the custom-of many years
OF putting the account of the Police
Jury proceedings in as few words
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
Succession Sale.

State Of Louisiana Parish of West Fclici
ana 18th ,lud Dist Court
Succession Of WIN. Stewart.
by virtue of commission to me Iii
re@tct by the Hon the 18th Juh Dis
Court i'll the above styled and numhcre,
succession, will sell at Stewards Store
in the 9th wanlof this parish, On
Saturday, Mr. nth 1899
ut the hour Of IL O'Clock the follow Ing
Described property to-wi!:
cotton press, 1 lot gin b,ltin".
mule, mule cart, moving mae i lc
| hay rake, 1 plows, l middle splitter,
harrows, . cotton Planters, 1 bcGStc&d
1 lot crockcry aad glass ware, lounge
sundry bedding, sin stand, lot opoi
ace cunts.
Terms of sale y month credit. Pun
{! er giving security.
l-2S So. j. II. Clack Sheriff
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
Judge B"ilec Appointed.

Inadvertently We failed to note,
last issue, the appointment o.
Judge Thos. Butler Of !hiS parish
TO represent the Sixth District o.,
the State Board Of Apprais Is.
This board is provided for by tic
new constitution, and its dut :aS NC
to Supervise the assessment Of rail
roads, telephone, telegraph, express
and other corporations. The State
Auditor is cE-o;I!cl0 chairman, and
its members az" appointed for four
years, one from each of the six eotl-
gresSional districts. The appoint
ments are made by thc governor,
lieutenant governor, attorney gen
eraI, treasurer and secretary Of state.
The compensation is $500 and the
position is one Eaore OF responsible
ty and honor than of profit. The
selection for this district is admiral
ble,andwiII be pleasing to itSpeop'c.
The personnel Of the present board
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
The HIcEeEcry Resolution,

Whether the Cause Of imperial
ism has he3n helped hind2ycd Of
not affected by the ratification
OF tic treaty of peace without
omendatIon no man can say, will
certainty Not so with regard tt
the resolutions winch passed the
Senate, "Wednesday, iii compliance
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
STgSYEa Or ST6LEy.

From the Plantation of Mrs. NJ.
-. Perkins, seven miles north of
Wilson and folr miles east of Nor
wood on about the 2lSt Of Jan
1899, ono roam Texas mare, uncer-
tam ago, Is bands high aad brand
Jed FEE o. EEH ana one bay mare
mule years Old and IL fine con
diti0m. \ liberal reward will be
paid for their return to the above
plantation or for information which
viii lead to their recovery,
L. G. Perkins.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18

1t was the cherished plan Of
Washington that there, should be
established at the nations capital
city a national university. And
he, on his death, December Il, 1899,
left a clause in his will which was
u bequest to Congress for this pur-
pose. This trust of WaShington's
was neglected by Congress, and the
shares were allowed to remain in
the Potomac Company up to the
time of its failure, which resulted
in a complete loss of the legacy.
On the other hand, had Washing
toms wishes been judiciousIy CARR
ed ont the shares would at the
present day amount, with com
pound interest, to nearly S5,OO0,-
OOO.-Demorest's Magazine f0:
March.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
judicial Notices.
In the matter of the Minority of the
minors. LiZzic. MarN. Emnn Mnnrnn

In the matter of the Minority of the
minors, Lizzie, Mary, Emma, Monroe
and lone Morris.
State of Louisiana Parish ni West Felici-
ana 18th ,lud Dist Court.
BY vrtdc Of an order and commission IL
mt directed by The Hon the 18th JH'! NiSl
toU"t.i in tie matter Of The Minority Of the
minors Lizzie, Mary, Il nma, Monroe and
Gone Morri,. will sell at my residence
on the plantation iii thu 9TH ward Of this
parish, The following property:
Feb 80, 1899 II a. n.
One gin, and ap2nrtenanccs, consisting
Of gin stand. bpiler, cl'gIne, press, etc,anti
ihc shed or h"n>c containing same,
Terms Of sale: Cash, The property to
bring the appraisrment.
Mrs. Florence Morris
TutriX.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18

A French writer recommends Tie
use m 4nMetuation Of point
dironie to mark ironical express
SiOns. Such is needed, for though
it Will be like italics, an insult to
Ghe understanding of the reader,
there are many persons so stupid as
stO take irony for gospel truth. The
mark of interrogation enclosed in
parentheses thus (9 is however al
ready in use as q point d'ironic, a
fact, which the press in discussing
sthe matter seems to have fai,ed
Ito note. Let it be more generally
used.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18

DIR. Kollnke OF ~ W" Of1e7''S mas
g;TC DR.. John MacI[oN EN- Tor "2''-
,0Cn damages, on account OF thai ~
! tau; made in the Iatter's letter, pu3
slAhcd i'll the B. r. Advocate, upon
khis administration Of quarantine
7matters. If lie gets his damages he
should "divy" with the Mississippi
Board of Health, as he did not dis.
cover he had been damaged at all
Judging by his siience-until that
board pouueed down on New Or
leans by public resolution.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
This thought consoles Louisi-
ma:-If we have yellow fever now
it must be imported.

Iioilo, the second city OF the
Philippine has been captured, but
the American tongue has not yet
taken its pronunciation.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18

No, DR.. Souchon, we will not
publish your little reply to the
Mississippi Board of Health. Not
from an iudisposition to see "fair
play" but since the country press
Of Louisiana had "no authori,
ty" te criticize You or receive your
notice in the past, it is still with
ont T. ,,1thority" to help you out HOW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18

The bad weather in New Orleans
led to the poatponenrant Of the
PrOtcuS ball until last night (i7ri-
day. The fate Of this innovation
will be watched with much interest.
is it to prove the entering wedge
INTO Lenten prerogatives, or, true
to their early religious training will
the Creoles reno;mcc it utterly, or
will they make, for once only, Thu,
concession to ciyIc policy and com
merclaI proSrc"ity-the altar upon
which the average New OrIeauian
seems determined to sacrifice every
thing?
Time was Whcn the transforma-
ton Of the city. from Shroye Ties
day to Ash "Wednesday was as
marked as that which befv!! Cinder-
ella at the stroke Of twelve from
respondent robes to homely rags.
ProtcHs tronching upon the time Of
sackcloth and ashes is an innovation
that is an innovation.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18

There must have been u complete
massacre Of germs.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18

The cold wave swept the cont,
nGnt.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
SATURDAY, FEB. 18th, 1899

FEB Ibid you remember the
Maine ?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-02-18
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30
.HACH!lAIsTs TO MET
State Convention of International
Association in Norfolk Today.
VIII Convene in Centrni Labor Hal,
m Noon TO Organize D,stric, Lodsc
md select anns,nesa Agent and
s'"'o or=a"izcr Open mcrtins
,o-n,shr.

The State Convention Of the Inter
national Association of NIachinists will
convene in Central Labor Union Hall,
corner City Hall avenue and Bank
street. at ~ IN. to-day. Delegates will
be in attendance from Portsmouth
Newport News, Richmond, Lynchburg,
Roanoke, Salem, Alexandria. Clifton
Forge, Radford. Grove. Cape Charles
and. perhaps, other points
The convention was called for the
purpose of organizing district lodges,
such as are in operation in Eastern,
Northern and Western States, and the
selection and placing in the field of n
business agent and State organizer.
STRENGTH OF THE ORDER.
There are in Virginia 1000 machinists
who are members in good standing of
the international Association, and it
has been determined to strengthen the
organization on lines that have made
1t power north OF Mason and Dxons
line. The employment of u business
agent and State organizer Is in persu-
ance of this plan.
Mr.. ID. j. Reardon is district organ
izer for Virginia and North Carolina.
AN OPEN MEETING.
The State association will hold
meeting with Norfolk Lodge No II at
1880 tonight, at which addresses will
be delivered by several delegates, cx-
p!anatory of the work of the organi-
cation.
Norfolk Lodge will tender the visit
ing delegates a smoker at the same
time and place.
All the machinists or this city and
section are cordially invited to the
smoker
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30
Attic ChamberIIn,

The volume OF business ut Hotel
Chamberlin, Old Point, is very salts
factory. the list of Sunday arrivals be-
ing particularly large. Among the
prominent guests who have been there
for the past few days are the follow
ing: Hon. James X. Mcclure. Mayor
of Syracuse, n. Y, who has just spent
Il week there with his wife. Hon. III.
q. Render. Mayor-elcct of Albany, n.
Y. and Judge blessing. OF the same
city; MIR. David AlcNIann, Richard
Cookers right hand man. and Judge
German. of New York. with their fami-
lies, and Mr.. Robert III. Sayres. presi-
dent OF the Bethlehem Iron Works,
bethlehem. Pa, and family. These
guests spent from one to two weeks at
the Chamberlin.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30
PIC Poultrv Racolnts.

The Virginiun-Pilot sometime ago
noted the establishment of a poultry
packing house in this city, in connec-
ton with the Fuarstcin plant. The
rapidly and has already assumed large
proportions. In one shipment thiy; week
the packing house received twelve hun
dred fine turkeys from Southwest Nir>
ginia, especially for the Thanksgiving
trade. The live turkey room now coY-
;ains several hundred fine specimens.
The receipts OF live chickens have alsa
been heavy, and are all taken by the
growing demand. The plant is Il very
interesting place to all interested in the
poultry busincss.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30
BASEBALL CHAT
Virginia League Aagnates to Meet
in Richmond today.
'orro,k ana Portsmouth VIII, Be Rep.
rr<cn,cu lily Popular Managers
..""sne compn,rd os F.ur c.nb .
but May no Eninrsrd Eight.

Captains Harvey Cunningham and
John 7. Brady. of the Norfolk and
Portsmouth baseball teams. respective-
~, will go to Richmond to-day to att
tend meeting OF the members of the
Virginia Baseball League, TO be held at
Hotel Jefferson ut 12 IN. While these
popular baseball maSnates Will not
have the pleasure of eating their
Thanksgiving turkey at home, they will
no doubt derive genuine pleasure from
their efforts to provide the people of
The Cities by the Sea with the popular
American sport Tie ensuing season.
Norfolk and Portsmouth are hungry
for baseball. and il Messrs. Cunning
nam and Brady succeed in their efforts
10 get up strong state League, both
they and admirers generally of the
game will have much to be thankful
for, and the former at least will be will
ing. II Is not doubted, TO allow others
TO eat turkey to-day.
OTHER CLUBS DESIRED.
The Virginia Baseball League now
constitutes but four clubs--thal is, only
four cities have paid their money to
The treasurer and are really ''in it,
These are Norfolk, Portsmouth. New
port News and Richmond. Hampton
was admitted at the last meeting. and;
Mr.. Donati, of Richmond, was given The
franchise. but the money has not been
paid in yet. Petersburg Is the sixth
city on the circuit, but the league has
not yet admitted 1t, and action on this
matter will be taken to-day.
EIGHT-CLUB LEAGUE PROPOSED.
There has been some talk or admit,
ting Danville and Roanoke, making an
efGht-club league. but it Is not believed
that this will be done. III fact, IL the
league should act fnvorably on this the
original object OF effecting an organza-
ton to give the people of this section
good baseball in 1909 will be disregard
ed. 1t was the original intention of
the promoters to organize a league that
would embrace cities adjacent to each
other, In this way saving considerable
travelling expenses. The section which
the league proposes to cover Is the most
thickly populated in the State and the
magnates believe that 1t Will work 10
their disadva utage to take in such out
of-the-way places as Roanoke and Dan
Vile,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30
A BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE.
NORFOLK BUSINESS MAN WINS
CAROLINA BRIDE.

CAROLINA BRIDE.
A special telegram last night from
the Virginian-Pilot's Oxford, ~ c., cor
respondent says:
This evening at 1870 o'clock a beau
tiful marriage was sdlcmnzed Mt the
Methodist Church, which was elabo-
retcly decorated with palms, ferns and
cut flowers. The contracting parties
were Mr.. Samuel Baker Markley and
Miss Emma Gooch, only daughter of
Mr.. S. j. Gooch. The impressive ccre-
mony was performed by Rev. NJ. II.
futile. The ushers, Messrs S. w. Mi
nor, w. b. Curtin, A. w Hobgood, and
+. b. Black, entered the church and
took their places near the altar, to the
strains of Lohengrin's wedding march.
rendered by Mrs. II. o. Furman. Then
came the bride with her maid of honor.
Miss Mary Curtin. and were met at the
chgncel by the groom and his best man,
Mr.. Il. II. Goodh, of Greensboro.
The bride. a most beautiful and
char ming young lady, who had a host
castor tailor-made suit. with gloves and
hat to match. The groom, a native OF
Altoona, Pa, has been engaged in the
lumber business in Norfolk for some
time.
They received a large number OF
handsome presents consisting chiefly of
silver and cut glass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Markley, left on the
noon train for Norfolk, their future
home.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30
SUDDEN DEATH.
JOSEPH HERMAN STRICKEN ON
THE STREEyr.


THE STREET.
Joseph Herman. an engineer at the
Standard Oil Works in Huntersville
fell In an insensible condition at the
corner Of Gof and Church streets
about 7:15 a. III. yesterday. Early In
the morning he went to the tables of
the works to look after the feeding OF
his horses and later returned to his
home. corner OF Princess Anne road and
Church street, for breakfast. and was
going back to work at the time of the
fatal occurrence. He was seen 10 fall
on the street by three colored men, who
ran to his assistance. Finding him still
alive they conveyed him TO Dr.. Bakers
office, but before the latter could rem
der assistance the stricken man breath
ed his last. Herman had never init
mated to his family that he was in ill
health and his death was n great shock
to his household.
The deceased was So years of age, and
had been employed by the Standard Oil
Company for 20 years in tho capacity
of engineer and general laborer. He
leaves n widow and four children.
Justice Hawks viewed the body. and
on the evidence of the three colored
men deemed an inquest unnecessary.
The body was turned over 20 Under
takcr Smith for burial to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30
ElHs' OYSTER ROAST.
ANrLERED BROTHER.
HOOD TODAY AT OCEAN
VIEW

Norfolk Lodge OF Elks, No. SO, will
spend to-day at Ocean View. where
the members will enjoy big oyster
roast and celebrate the fifteenth ami
versary of the institution of the order
in Norfolk.
Aside from the parade in Norfolk,
there will be no set program. The
Elks will assemble at the lodge room,
Academy of Music building, at 1870
q. m. There they will form in line
and. headed by the Seaboard Air Line
Band, march to Bank street. thence
to City Hall avenue. thence to CRANKY.
street. thence to Main, thence to
Church and Church along Henry street
to the Ocean View depot.
There they will take the IL n. IN.
train for Ocean View. The oyster
roast will be on untir'5 p. m. During
the day there will be songs. music, Off
hand addresses by the members as
they are called upon, and fun and n
general jolly, good time. At o'clock
the Elks will take the train for Nor
fork. On their return they will march
to their lodge room and there dis
band.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-30
NHr. John 8. Prince Toad.

The friends CT Mr.. John S. Prince
were deeply, rained to learn of his
death last night. 1t had been known
for several days that he was extreme
ly ill. and yesterday il wus given out
that his condition was critical. lie
passed away ut 1870 O'Clock. His death
was due to acute eastritis.
MIR. Prince WIS SO years old and Is.
survived by wife. five children and
three brothers. Messrs. James T.. .Io-
serh and Captain NJ. II. Prince, all of
this city.
The funeral arrangements will he an
notinced this afternoon.