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AN INDIAN LEGEND.
Explains the Painted Face Of the
Red Man.

The question as to why Indians paint
their faces so hideously has long puz-
zled people who are interested in the
habits and traits of the aborgineS. The
other night the question came up at the
Art Club. Mr.. Fanny said that he had
never heard but one legend bearing on
the point. 81 was sitting at a camp
fire. said he, Gin a village of the ia
carilla Apaches one night listening to
the stories and legends that were be-
ing told, when / proDounded the old
question again, hardly expecting even
the usual expression of ignorance that
hides so many of the thoughts of the
Indians.
ITO my surprise, however, 1 received
the answer that / least expected. An
old fellow, who had sat all the even
ing listening to the stories without
changing his attitude, grunted and
Strengthened up as he heard the ques-
ton. Proceeding with all due solemni-
ty, he told the following legend:
Long ago, when men We're weak
and animals were big and strong, a
chief of the red men who lived in these
mountains went out to get deer, for
his people were hungry.
AFTER walking all day he saw a
deer, and shot at it, but the arrow was
turned aside and wounded a mountain
lion, which was also after the deer
When the lion felt the sting of the
arrow he jumped up and bounded after
the man, who ran for his life.
He was almost exhausted, and,
when he felt his strength giving way,
he fell to the ground, calling on the
big bear, who, you know, is the grand
father of men; to save him.
" The bear heard the call and saw
that to save the man he had to act
quickly, and so he scratched his foot
and sprinkled his blood over the man.
Now, you know that no animals
will eat of the bear or taste his blood.
So when the lion reached the man he
smelled the blood and turned away;
but as, he, did so his foot scraped the
face of the man, leaving the marks of
his claws on the blood-smeared face.
I" When the man found that he was
unfnjured he was so thankful that he
left the blood dry on his face, and
never washed it at all, but left it until
it peeled off.
Where the claws Of the lion scrap
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with a superior air and smiled know
ingly: but even in that moment of ex-
ultation he found himself wishing that
the widow was not quite so homely and
sour as to be altogether repulsive.
The next day the wedding took place
at the widows house and Immediately
afterward Thornton started back with
his wife. Gregg's house was two or
three miles out of his way, but he was
SO anxious to let Gregg know how COM
pletely he had defeated him that he
drove around that way. He was disap-
pointed in finding Gregg not at home.
Where is hep" he asked of Gregg's
housekeeper.
Il don't know" she replied; "but
think he has gone somewhere to get
married.
"Ah who is he going to marry, ]
wonder?" aa
Il think it is Mrs. Brown
Thornton chuckled. He had played ii
on his rival better than he had sus-
pected. He had snatched his bride. and
+ her fortune right out of his hands
! Wouldn't Gregg feel cheap when he dis
covered how smoothly and completely
! he had been beaten? Thornton was SO
pleased that he was almost tempted to
! embrace and kiss his new wife in spite
of all her LONELINESS. AS he drove off
he called back to Gregg's house
keeper:
I have just been and got married
myself, and | wish you would tell
George about it when he comes home.
Tell him I'd be pleased to have him
call over and visit US and bring his
wife-when he gets one"
Two days passed. Thornton saw nor
heard nothing of Gregg. He was only
slightly surprised at this. George was
at home, no doubt, sulking over his
defeat. 1t occurred to Thornton that
he could make his rivals defeat more
bitter by tantaliZing him little.
Accordingly he hitched up his horse
and took his wife out for a ride. He
drove straight to Gregg's house. He
would parade his wife and his happi-
ness right before Gregg's eyes.
Sure enough, when he drove up there
was Gregg sitting on his front porch.
He was alone and Thornton imagined,
disconsolate Thornton chuckled and
his face beamed with joy. He had
made his rival feel the sting of defeat,
and now he would press the sting in
deeper. He stopped at the gate and
spoke. Gregg nodded to him in re-
turn
Come out and let me introduce you
to my wife," Thornton called.
Gregg arose slowly, after a little
hesitation, and came down the walk.
He was not pleased at receiving visit
from Thornton and his face and move.
ments showed it. Thornton saw Gregg S
hesitation and ascribed it to the wrong
cause. He concluded that it was all
owing to his defeat.
ITS a great thing to have a good
WIFE Thornton went on, and l don't
see how man lives without one
Yes, it is great thing" Gregg as
scented. mo doubt of that
Then why don't you get yourself
a loud, coarse laugh. II did hear the
other day that you were thinking of
marrying right SOON
Did you?"
yes. In fact, was told that you
had gone away to get married"
well, that was true"
WAS, Ell? Why didn't you marry,
then? Had your woman gone back on
you, or had some other man cut you
out?'
Neither. I did marry. Here comes
my wife now. Mary, let me make you
acquainted with Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn
tom
Mrs. Gregg came forward and smil-
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JOHN THORNTON'S MISTAKE.

One morning Frank Gregg saddled up
his horse and rode out across Postum
Ridge on his way to the little town of
Scrougeout. just after he had passed
john Thorntons house, and while he
was still on Thornton's farm, he met old
man Barton.
Gregg and Barton were neighbors and
friends, and, neither of them being in
any hurry, they stopped for little
friendly chat. They spoke of the wea-
ther and the crops, exchanged Jew
items Of local news and discussed the
prices of farm products. Then, by and
by, VIXEN these common subjects had
been disposed of, Barton said:
Il don't know whether there is any
thing in it, Frank, but / hear it whis-
pered about that you've got some no.
| ton of getting married
Gregg chuckled softly, half-closed his
eyes and nodded his head, with a
knowing air.
well, if I did have notion of that
kind" he replied, Il reckon there
| wouldn't be nothing wrong about it.
I'm old enough to marry, I guess"
Il judge you are, Frank" Barton
at least"
Gregg was little above 40
There was a short pause, then Barton
said, interrogatively:
80 1 reckon that report is true,
then?"
We'll, I guess it amt altogether
false, Gregg answered.
Just SO. Have you gone so far as
to select the woman you are going to
marry?"
Yes
''Uh, huh! What mout her name be,
Frank?"
Brown. She is a widow"
Neither Gregg nor Barton was aware
OF the fact, but nevertheless just over
the fence which ran by the side of the
ROAD, there was man crouched among
the bushes listening intently to every
word they uttered
Widow Brown" Barton said, ques-
tioningly to himself Widow Brown?
don't know her. 1 guess. Leastwise,
can't call any such woman to mind
now. Don't live in this neighborhood,
does she?"
No, she lives down toward Coon
Rum
All! Is she young and cookbook
ing?"
She is young enough and cookbook
ing enough for me-
Got any money or property?''
Oh, ten thousand dollars in cash and
small farm. She just received the
money last week Got it from her
fathers estate back East But I'm not
marrying her for that, understand
OF course not. But still, the money
Will come in handy. Well, must jog
on. Got a little blowing to do this
afternoon
Barton started forward, but when he
nad gone few steps he stopped again.
On, say" he called back, you better
not let old Thornton know you're going
10 marry, for if you do he'll cut in and
upset your plans"
guess there's no danger of that
Gregg replied, with laugh. mo doubt
ne would if he could, but fortunately he
can't"
Maybe he can't, but I'm not so sure
OF IT. He's longheaded old cuss and
a powerful schemer.''
Gregg and Barton rode away and nc
| sooner We're they out of sight than the
man behind the fence arose to his feet
ana danced about with joy. 1t was
John Thornton himself and he would
not nave missed what he had heard TO,
| q good deal.
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who had the mine bonded made fail
ure in working it through the ignor-
ance and pigheadedness of their en-
ployes.
THE Robust Company has developed
fine bodies of ore, some of it shipping
ore, both copper and gold. In the Ro-
bust mine they have their mill ready to
run and will be crushing ore in few
days.
The Calumet copper mipe, is doing
splendidly, showing fine bodies of ore.
THE Pauls, father and son, who
have the Pilot Knob and Brooks mines
leased from Messrs. Cheney, Hip,
Sadler and Wren, have developed a
body of ore 80 feet in width, chiefly
gold, most of it assaying well, and in
addition there is good copper ore and
a body of rich rock containing cinnabar
and native quicksilver.
Eastern parties have bonded from
the owners of the Pilot Knob and
Brooks mines two copper mines, the
Star and Star of the West, for sixty
days at $4,000"
SOME DESERT NEWS.
Bakersfield Californian: The Butte
mine, which has been idle for some
about to be opened again. There is a
deal going on and about consummat-
| ed, whereby it passes into the control
| and ownership of the Little Butte Min
| ing Company. The consideration is
I $o0,O00, and as soon as the first pay
ment is made the new owners will be-
gin work. This is one of the best
mines in the district, is a continuation
OF the Kinyon and Wege, and a great
deal Of money has been taken out of
It, 1t is considered a good buy at
the price named, says the Los An
geles Times"
| The Yellow Aster mill is kept run
| ming night and day, getting about 40
| tons through each twenty-four hours.
They are now putting in concentra-
tors. Mr. Bigelow, who represented
the Union Iron Works in the building
of the MILL having charge. If these
mines are about to be sold as was re-
parted a While back, there are no in
dications of it here
| The railroad is doing good business
bringing in freight for Randsburg, and
all the Upper Panamint country. There
| is a great need of the extension of the
road to Ballerat, at least, to properly
develop that country. Every foot Of
the way after leaving Johannesburg
| for the north the road would run
Through rich mining country, no mat
ter what route was chosen. 1t would
| not be an expensive piece of road to
build, as after striking Panamint Val
| ley. many miles this side of Ballerat,
there would be natural grade. There
are many mines in the Panamint
Mountains that will not pay to work
with the long, expensive haul by
wagon after leaving the railroad, that
would be at once developed and work
ed with cheaper transportation of sup
plies and machinery. There are now
eight or ten mills at work in the Slate
Range, Argus Range and the Panamint
| country. All these get their supplies
from the railroad besides much ore
that is hauled to the railroad and sent
| to SmelterS
The record-union., 1899-06-05
A SURPRISE
IN RIBBONS.
l,OS8 yds In
of Ribbon MI.
Monday at sOO

In our big ribbon department
Immediately to left of main en-
trance we will place on sale Mon
day morning 1893 yards
OF fancy ribbons varying IN
width from 81 to S inches.
The regular prices of these ribbons
were 25c $50 and 4oc yard. Every
yard of them this seasons styles.
Every yard all pure crisp silk. Yer
teal stripes predominant (you
know how much in demand stripes
} are). Other patterns are small and
large checks, some with contrasted
satin stripes.
A feature of this offering aside
/ from the low price is that the rib
bons are reversible, both sides
alike. They are therefore particu-
larly suitable for neck purposes
Y fancy work, hat or dress trimming
MONDAYS IN. IL
PRICE, IOU VII
The record-union., 1899-06-05
+. r1opped the Wrong Man

The law officials in England some
times make mistakes, but We do not
know that logging has ever been I'D
ministered to the wIoug man. But this
is what has just happened in Hong
kong. One of the prisoners in the Eng
lish jail there had been sentenced To
receive eighteen lashes for misconduct,
and in some way the wrong number
was set down on the f1ogging sheet On
the day fixed a coolie who was in jail
for gambling was led out to the word
en- horse" tied up, and given the dose
before he could get out remembrance.
The Warder subsequently, discovered
the mistake and communicated it to the.
Superintendent, who at once informed
the Governor. His excellency immedi-
ately signed an order for the mans re-
lease. and the Warder gave the suffer
er $40 as compensation out of his own
pocket. Freedom and $40, however,
were not over liberal compensation for
eighteen cutting strokes on the back
Westminster Gazette.
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! Hints From the
! CrOckery Department.

+ Real china sugar and creamers,
decorated, I9c pair.
( Large decorated china creamers,
a IIc
After dinner cups and saucers,
{ square shape and of real china,
B decorated, nc.
; Clear crystal glass water tum-
blers, Huted bottoms, $50 dozen. ).
( Glass water pitchers, quart
size, 25c.
Glass set of four pieces butter
( dish, sugar bowl, creamer and
spooner. CSC set.
: Tea pots, fire proof, low shape,
nicely decorated, gold lines, 35c.
Z Pie plates, decorated in variegat-
\ ed colors with gold band. z5c
j dozen.
k Bohemian colored glass flower
vase, with real gold paste decora-
ton. Fancy shape and 8 inches
high. $50.
} WeinSfOCk, [
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Mahogany Finished
Center Tables. So.

! Our furniture department shows
\ fine center table in mahogany
finish and we'll polished at So. This
table has fancy turned legs and
! shelf underneath. The top is two
k feet square.
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ed if off there were marks that turned
brown in the sun, and where the blood
STAYED on it was lighter. You know,
all men paint their faces that way with
blood. and scrape it off in streaks when
they hunt or go to war. Cincinnati
E,puuir9r.
The record-union., 1899-06-05
Those csc Silks.

We do not remember placing
any line of silks on our counters
at special prices which has caused
more favorable comment than last
weeks sale of new waist silks. The
values run from $I.25 to So. 50 per
yard, but we made one price on the
entire purchase, namely, o8c yard,
out OF which careful buyers can
select splendid quality silks at
very nominal price. A good as
sortment still remains and one can
easily pick TIP values that are not
found here or elsewhere every day.
Rich taffetas, new cords and rich
satin duchess grounds are in the
lot. All this seasons styles. Spe-
cial price, CSC yard.
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Venetian Cloths, S1.25.

These cloths are 50 inches wide
and come in all the new shades of
royal, violet, castor, mode, tan
and navy, and, when the width is
considered, make inexpensive
outing suits. Price, SIPS.
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Snubbed a Marquis.

The Marquis of Lorne. son-in-law of
Queen Victoria, has just received a
snub in connection with the application
for a license for a hosiery at Rose
meath. known as Ferry Inn which
has the unique glory of having had a
member of the royal family as its ar
chitect, Princess Louise of Lorne hav-
ing drawn the plans for it's reconstruc-
ton. The Marquis owns the inn, and
recently evicted the landlady, who was
his tenant for thirty years, in order to
transfer it to his late butler. The licens-
ing court marked its disgust at the
Marquis of Lornes action by refusing
to renew the license for Ferry Inn and
granting the former landlady a new
license for new house.
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Plain Imported
Silks at CSC Yard.

Perhaps fifty shades to select
from in Our complete line of soft,
high luster silks at $50. 1t would
be useless to give list Of colors
because we aim to carry every
shade in stock for which there is
any demand. See silk counters for
this line OF silks for fancy work,
underwear, waists and children
dresses. 20 inches wide. 35c yard.
The record-union., 1899-06-05

A matohless match safe isn't the best
kind
The record-union., 1899-06-05

NEAGLE MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, located
permanently at 724a X ST.. Sacramento.
The record-union., 1899-06-05

Collins in Russia are never lowered
with black. If the deceased is a child
pink is used, if woman crimson,
though for a widow they use brown.
The record-union., 1899-06-05
THEsE ARE BUSY DAYS At THE GREAT WHITE sToRE1
$40 Refrigerators
Reduced to S7.23.

These are family size refrigera-
tors and last year were $40. AT
the close of the season we had
special sale OF them. These that
we have now were left from that
sale. They are the same size and
general style as the 1899 models.
Air tight fittings, removable ice
chamber and other good features.
a chance to save 80 ~
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|ChiIdren's Fine o. ar
Tan Shoes, 0IlZJ

Tan kid lace shoes with vesting
tops, coin toes, tipped and with
spring heels. Sizes 81 to H..
SIPS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18
More Brick and Mortar.

Within the next ten days Mr. A.
l.. Chic will commence to replace
the two buildings burnt down on
what is known as the Chic corner,
The buildings will be two stories
high and put up for Wholesale pur-
poses, the upper story to be cut up
for Offices We say hurrah for Mr.
Chic, he has still left to him pluck
and vim, which shows he has mot
lost confidence in Texarkana. We
wish Texarkana had a few more
men Of push and energy like him.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18
Christian Church.

Services at the Christian Church
today as follows:
Sunday School 9'45 a. m,
Preaching at II a. m. Topic
"When the Perfect is Come. "
Junior Endeavor 2;3O p. m,
Endeavor 3;45 p. m
No services tonight on account of
W. 9, 7. U. union service at G. p.
Church at s p, m
We earnestly solicit all the mem
bership to attend these services.
Everybody is cordially invited
to come, PASTOR,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18
Trunks! Trunks! Trunks |

Hardin Brothers have in stock
one Of the finest line of trunks ever
put on the TeXarkana market.
You can get one on he install
ment plan, 6-l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18
THN MODERN REAUTY

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty OF exercise in the open
air Her form glows with health
and her face blooms with its beauty.
If her system needs the cleansing
action of a laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup
Of Figs, made by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Get your money worth, we don't
know of any better advice to give
the buyer Of bicycle. And there's
no doubt you do It, wnen you buy a
Crescent Bicycle, Its price al
ways reminds you, that you've got
your moneys worth. Sold on
monthly payments by the Edwards
Harness Company 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18
Invest Your Small Saving.

Series number Four, Gate City
Building & loan Association, starts
this month, Don't fail to subscribe
for a few shares. It's a good invest
ment for small monthly savings.
&C f. w, OFFENHAUsER, Sec'y.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

George Taylor, one of the finest
market gardeners extant, invited
the city editor to visit his garden
yesterday and carry off the biggest
cabbage head in the patch, George
has a valuable garden spot-in fact
he has refused IS, 900 for it several
times since he has occupied the
same, George reasons we'll when
he says If the garden is worth $4,000
TO any one else, It is worth twice
that much to HMM fact, he says
his place Is not on the market
though It is in the market by a
large majority
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

We leara that the Christian
church is taking steps to build a
new church at an early day, Plans
and specifications are being gotten
up for fine edi6ce, size 4OX7O feet,
to cost about 1000, 1t will proba-
bly, be made OF wood Texarkana
has long been derelict in not hav.
ing as hne churches as other cities
Of her size, aud we are glad to see
the spirit Of Improvement kept up
along this liue
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Miss Lottie Moss, of Corley, has
invited several of her young friends
of this city to come down and form
house party and we learn the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen ac-
cepted the invitation and were to
leave last night, provided the con-
ductor can get permission to stop
his train at Corley, it not being on
the time card for a night stop:
Misses Lucia and Nina Trigg and
frankie Ritchle, and Messrs. Dick
Collins, James Trigg, Randall Moore
and Frank Quinn,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Having secured the services of
MIR, Henry Mathews, we are now
ready to repair anything in the
line Of Guns, Pistols, Locks, Type
writers, Cash Registers, Lawn
Mowers, Bicycles, etc, We especi.
ally want Jobs that others can't do
Give us a trial, we guarantee salts
faction, EDWARDS HARNESS Co. 5l7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

A sallow, iaundiced skin is a
symptom Of disordred liver, as It
springs from hillary poisons retained
ia the blood which destroy energy
cheerfulness, strength, vigor, hap
piness and life, Herblne will restore
the natural functions Of the liver.
Price 80 cts, Sold by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Warwick, Moore TO-, are sole
agents for Ferndale pack canned
goods, Tomatoes3a lbs cans, 3 for
SOC; corn, 2 lbs cans l5e Superhne
Peas, 2 lbs cans 20ci Salmon, | 10
2bc, half pound cans two tor26c.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18
Notice.

A matter of vital Importance
(only to Baptists) to be looked after
by members of First Baptist church
tomorrow, If any absent member
is not pleased with the outcome let
him blame himself, for due notice is
served upon all
W, A, FREEMAN, Pastor.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Deputy Sheriff A, b. Little left
the city yesterday to summon some
witnesses for the present term of
the circuit court which convenes
tomorrow after q weeks adjourn
ment
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Mr.. Adolph Whatley, formerly
superintendent of the Texas peni-
tentiary is in the city, in fact Mr.,
Whatley has been here for the past
three days looking about with an
eye to make this place his home,
Mr.. Whatley owns three lots on
Maple street, and may build on
them, yet he is undecided on this
point as he says he would rather
buy improved property nearer the
city. We hope he may locate here.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Mrs. L, O. Welcome, of College
Hill, who left here on the 3lst of
last month, for Brooklyn, N, Y,
(the home of her sister, Mrs W, H.
Rudd) will sail for Europe on the
oath of this month, on the steamer
Ombria, of the Cunard Line, ac-
companied by her sister, and the
two will spend some months on the
Continent. But most Of their time
will be spent with their aunt, Mrs.
James E. Perciva at her charming
home in Essex county, England.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Two hundred bathing suits just
received for the use of the patrons
of Kirby beach. 5l4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

The delegates who attended the
Christian Endeavor convention at
Waco are all back and express
themselves well pleased at the
treatment they received at Waco,
Texas,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Looking for wedding PRESENT.
Go and see what you can find at
Erbers. 6.18
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Royal breakfast coffee at LAM.
Brrn & YAppRoUons, t2I
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Miss Ehie Rodgers of Paris, Texas,
is here, visiting Misses Corrie Web
Der and Opheha Bryant,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

No Misrepresentation at Erber's
jewelry store. All goods sold on
guarantee. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Ice cream and sherbet, the best
in the city. WILLIAMS q WILLIAMS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Best confections IN the city at
S. M. Ragland's, | |.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

Buy your shirt waists and dry
goods at the Globe, 4-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-18

The case against Sam Easey was
called yesterday in Justice Smith.
er's court, EOsley asked that the
case be postponed to give him a
chance to get witness, The court
gave him until Monday.