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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17
Cabinet Thinks the Report is True.

Cabinet Thinks the Report is True.
Washington, Aug. 17-At the close
OF the cabinet meeting today a state
ment was made that not word had
been received from China concerning
the arrival of the allies at Pekin. The
report of the relief force having en-
tered and effected a release of the
imprisoned legationers on the 18th in
stant is accepted as probably true by
the president and cabinet who are TAX
ing a hopeful view of the situation.
Secretary Root read long letter from
Judge Taft, head of the United States
Philippine commission, in which he
gives his views of the situation in the
archipelago. AS whole the letter is
is said to show. satisfactory con-
dition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17

artillery ana other leaders and con-
spirators concerned IN the plot to
kidnap General lord Roberts. began
today. Prisoners pleaded guilty. but
at the suggestion Of the court with
drew their plt< and the trial is pro
ceeding.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17

Pretoria, Aug. 17-General De Wet
managed to elude General Kitchener
in spite Of the fact that all the British
wagons had double teams Of picked
animals. The Beers evaded the Brit
ish by marching at night over grounds
known to them, while their pursuers
were obliged to march in the day time
Pretoria, Aug. 16-Trial by court
martial of Lieut.. Cordua, Stats of the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17

The medal contest which was an
nounced to take place Thursday eve
ming of this week. will be held the
following evening (Friday) in the
Methodist church. Everybody In
vited. 2SS-2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17

FOR RENT-One seven room brick
house on Twelfth street. with bath
room, etc. One seven room frame
house on Twelfth street Apply to
Charles F. Owings, care J. A. Dick. or
Mrs. Bucci. on premises. 237-St cod
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17
somerset.kx. Bank InsoIvsnt.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE comp
troller of the currency today appoint
ed X. d. Garrett temporary receiver
of the Somerset national banking
company, Somerset, KY. No state
ment of the banks condition is is
sued.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17
The Powers Case Closed.

Georgetown, KY. Aug. 17-Ex-Go
ernor John Young Brown this after
noon made the closing speech for the
defense in the Powers case.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17

That book of rules for on-lookers at
all games, copyrighted by w. q. Hill,
of the Pastime cigar store, is the very
latest out and is quick and to the
point 1t must be committed to men,
ory to be appreciated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17
aieveles Sor sale

Bicycles and sewing machines re-
paired, locks and gunsmith, in fact all
kinas- of repairing IN the machinist's
line well and promptly done. A. q.
Lewis. prop, opposite Aqua Pura Co..
Douglas avenue. 1913 I'm
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17

Atlanta. Ca. Aug. 17--At the re-
zasal Of Deputy Sheriff Hendry. Of
liberty county, in a remote southeast
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17

But a few choice bargains left at
the piano sale. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17

Parties wishing transportation to
the Sapello summer resorts and the
Rociada mining district, can save
money by applying to H. e. Blake, Las
Vegas. Nm. 21s-Snlo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-17

Brings business. Ifyou want
to buy anything, rent any
thing, sell anything, the best
and quickest results are 70 be
had through The Optic wants.
Observation-Disclosures
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
A Treat For the Children.

1t is not often that an amuse-
ment enterprise visits our city and
gives the people anything but the
performance for their money. But
Prof. Gentry has established a
precedent as an exception and
thereby made happy the hearts OF
thousands of little felix's throughout
the land, by extending to all school
children an invitation to ride on his
pretty little ponies after each per-
formance during their exhibitions,
Monday, March rs, and polite at.
tendants will look after the little
folks who may wish to ride their
choice of ponies.
Don't miss the grand noon-day
parade-a treat within itself, over
a half a mile in length and the
prettiest moving picture ever wit
messed. The show is billed to appear
at north Broad street, next Mon
day, afternoon at 3, night at s.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
Corsicana Cotton FACTORY Located.

Corsicana, Tex, March 2l.-The
directors Of the Corsicana Cotton
Factory held meeting this morn
ing, which was attended by Land
Commissioner M. A. Westcott of
the Houston and Texas Central, for
the purpose of determining on a
location for the cotton factory. Mr..
Westcott was informed how much
land would be needed for the mill
and made proposition to sell the
company two blocks on the railroad
reservation next south of the cattle
pens on the east side of the road for
$4,000. The proposition was &C
cepted, the deal was closed and the
mill will be built on that ground.
The location is within a few hun
dred yards of the business center,
not over a hundred feet from the
waterworks plant, on the oil pipe
line mains, through which fuel for
the plant will be received.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
Sent Out More Agents.

This morning the fair committee
sent out three more men to dis
tribute advertising matter about
the street fair. This makes ten
men in the field now and they have
orders to cover 50 towns and cities.
We learn that no effort is being left
undone to catch crowd daily from
the nearby towns, General Direc-
tor Mccartney says: 81 think we
can count on a daily attendance of
5000 people at our fair.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
FREE OF CHARGE,

Any adult suffering from cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call at
Smith Drug Co, will be presented with a
sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup
free of charge. Only one bottle given to
one person, and none to children without
order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had such
a sale as BOschee'S German Syrup in all
parts of the civilized world. Twenty years
ago millions of bottles were given away,
and your druggists will tellyou its success
was marvellous. 1t is really the only
Throat and Lung Remedy endorsed by
physicians. One Is cent bottle will cure
or prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

1t is not so much what the news
papers say, as what neighbor says
to neighbor, or friend to friend,
that has bought Chamberlain's
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoe Rem
edy into such general use. 1t is as
natural for people to express their
gratitude after using thisremedy as
it is for water to flow down hill. 1t
is the one remedy that can always
be depended upon, whether a baby
be sick with cholera infantum or a
man with cholera morbus. 1t is
pleasant, safe and reliable. Have
you bottle of it in your home? For
sale by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
Pee Gee Sale Approved.

Kansas City, No., March 20
The sale of the Kansas City, Pitts
burg and Gulf Railroad to the re-
organization committee was sp-
proved today by Judges Thayer and
Philips in the Federal Court. The
Arkansas Construction Company
through 7, E. Hill of New York and
5. B. Ladd of this city protested
against the confirmation of the sale
but were denied even the right to
hle a petition to intervene in the
receivership case. The attorneys
will appeal to the United States
Supreme Court in behalf of the
Arkansas Construction Company
which has claims against the Kan
sas City, Pittsburg and Gulf for
construction work amounting to
more than $2,5OO,OOO.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
For over r1rty years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIgD REMEDY
Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t sootbes the childs
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrhea. 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty
FIVE cents a bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. S-b-93-ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

r Notice Is hereby given that on the first
Tuesday In April next, which will be the
ard day Of April, 1900, an election be held
In the City OF Texarkana, Arkansas, for
the purpose Of eIecting city officers as fol-
lows: One Mayor, one Marshal, one City
Attorney, one Recorder, one Treasurer one
City Engineer and two Aldermen for Ward
number One, two Aldermen for Ward
number Two, two Aldermen for Ward
number Three, and two Aldermen for Ward
number Four. Said election will be held az
the regular voting placing In each OF the
Wards In said City
March, 1900.
Atttsti
J, T. r1uRpHY, r. W. nuLLiNS,
Recorder, mayor
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
A Word About
Old Gold
and Silver.

Most everybody has some old gold
or silver articles that are either
worn out or discarded, and if you
will bring it to us we will exchange
what you have for new and desir-
able goods, or pay you cash for it.
Bring it to us any way and If you
are not. satisfied with the offer you
don't be out anything and we will
only be out the few minutes it takes
to test it which we will gladly
donate. If you don't look out il
will get lost or misplaced. The
you'll be the looser. Better be the
gamer now.
3-16 CHAs. S. ERBER, Jeweler.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
MOther'SFriend

We know that in thousands Of cases
Il has proved more than blessing to
expectant mothers. II overcomes morn
ing sickness. 1t relieves the sense of
tightness. Headaches cease, and dan
ger from Swollen, Hard and Rising
Breasts is avoided. Labor itself is
shortened and shorn Of most of the pain.
We know that many doctors recon-
mend it, and we know that multitudes
Of women go to the drug stores and buy
It because they are sure their physicians
have no objections We ask trial
just fair test. There Is no possible
chance of injury being the result, be-
cause Mothers Friend Is scientific
ally compounded II Is sold at 81 a bot
tie. and should be used during most Of
the period Of CESSATION, although great
relief Is experienced II used only short
time before childbirth Send for our II.
lustrated book about Mothers Friend,
THE pRApFiELD REGULATOR Co
ksLAssrk,sAA
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
n Word
to Doctors

We have the highest regard for the
medical profession. Our preparations
are not sold for the purpose of antagon-
izing them, but rather as an aid. We
lay It down as an established truth that
internal remedies are positively injuri-
Gus to expectant mothers. The distress
and discomforts experienced during the
months preceding childbirth can be al
leviated only by external treatment--by
applying liniment that softens and re.
lakes the over-straned muscles. We
make and sell such liniment, COM
bining the ingredients in a manner
hitherto unknown, and call it
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

Where can you invest money more
profitablv than by buying a bottle
of Prickly Ash Bitters, you get four
for one. A kidney medicine, a liver
tonic, stomach strengthener and
bowel cleanser. Four medicines for
one dollar. Sold by all druggists. q
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

Well the candidates know ali
about it to-day, and MANY of them
knnw how they we're defeated. If
they should run two years from
hence they will know more than
they did this time, and can supply
the remedy.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in a gentle
and truly beneficial manner, when
the springtime comes, use the true
and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs;
Buy the genuine. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co., only,
and for sale by all druggists, at 90
cents per bottle.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

Rev. w. f. Sitter, W. Cation, N. Y,
writes: 81 had dyspepsia over twenty
wears, and tried doctors and medicines
Without benefit was persuaded to use
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and 1t helped me
from the start. believe 1t TO be a pan
acea for all forms Of INDIGESTION" II d.
pests what you eat. Embrv Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

VIM. Orr, Newark, O., says; "We never
feel safe without One Minute Cough Cure
in the house. 1t saved my little boys lite
when he had the pneumonia. We think
IL is the best medicine made.n IL cures
coughs and all lung diseases. Pleasant to
take, harmless and gives immediate re-
suits, Embrv Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
REMOVAL NOTICE.

We have moved our paint and repair
shop from 7IJ Vine street, to 3oo Broad
street, where we are prepared to do all
kinds Of repair work. Mr.. Lancaster, has
IS years experience at the repair bench
and guarantees all work. Our speclaltles
In repair consist Of Typewriters, Money
Registers, Gas Engines and any Kind 0i
complicated machinery. Telephone Io7
3-rlngs.
ala LANCASTER * JONES'.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

For the guidance of those who
expect to attend the fair, we have
been instructed to say that the
mornings will be devoted to the
free part of the fair, and that from
l p. m. daily until 6 p. m. the gates
will be opened to the Midway and a
ten cent admission to the grounds
will be charged. The gates will
also be opened at night from an
early hour until II p. m. The band
will be on the ground morning and
evening to discourse music. Sew
eral first class free attractions have
been provided, notably, the flower
parade and trades display.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
nl, you KNOW

.ronsunoslon Is preventablo2 Science
6eu nrnyan that. and also That neglect Is
snieldnl The worst cold cr cough can bc
cnpnd With shlloh's Cough and Consump-
-fion J,ure Sold on positive guarantee ior
ov0r hlty yNav'
N0lu nv WlliluiNV ~ ''''''"'''F'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

Yesterday Mr.. Charlie Ockander
made his appearance on his freshly
painted sprinkling cart and ''it was
a beauty" we mean the cart not
Charlie. AS Mr.. Ockander drove by
the reporter he said amt it a
"beaut," and we had to acknowl-
edge it the prettiest thing that
ever went over the pike, before
Charlie would drive on.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

IT your piano needs tpning call
at Beasley's music store, ana secure
the services of L. G. Neal of Salt
Lake City, a first class tuner aud
repairer. Charges reasonable.I7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

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.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

81 used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in my
family with wonderful results. 1t gives
immediate relief, is pleasant to take and
is truly the dyspeptic's best friend" says
Il. Hartgerink, Overisel, Mich, Digests
what you eat. Cannot fail to cure. EN-
bry Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

To allay pains, subdue inAamma-
tion, heal foul sores and ulcers, the
most satisfactory results are OBJ.
tanned by using Billiards. Snow Lin
iment. Price 25c. and SOC. Sold by
Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

Lewis Ackerman, Goshen, Ind, saws:
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers always
brings certain relief, cure my headache
and never grippe" They gently cleanse
and invigorate the bowels and liver. EN-
hrY Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

The reporter on compllmenting
Mr.. Joe Huckins on his flag, said:
II have ordered one large U. S. flag
for one hotel and l44 small ones
which | will use to decorate with
during the fair week"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

Safe Bind, Safe Find" Fortify
yourself now by purifying and en-
riching your blood and building up
your system with Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and you may expect good health
throughout the coming season.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22
MANY LOVER

Has turned with disgust from an other
wise loyabe girl with an offensive breath
Ing else will. Sold for years on absolute
guarantee. Price 25 cts. and 80 cts.
Sold by Williams g. Williams.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

If you have any fine horses, cattle
and chickens, bring them here dur
ing fair week and you can get a
good price for the same.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

We sell everything from a hy-
dralic jack, down to a corkscrew'
Call on us. HARDIN BROS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

If you need good watch or
clock, call on Schuster, the State
LineJeweler, IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

Huddleston Brothers market is
always supplied with everything
usually found in an up-to-date
market. 43
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

All kinds of stringed instruments
at Beasley's-violins, guitars, etc.
Prices very low. ! Z
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

We can get you what you want
if we have not got it in stock.
HARDIN Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

All liver ills are cured by Hoods
Pills. 25c. 6
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-22

Hardin Brothers are headquar.
ters for both the buyer and seller
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
Ladies' Clothing.

Good wool Cheviot Suits,
nicely made and tailored So. 90
and $3.50.
At $1,000 we offer some of
the best values in suits we
have ever carried. They are
Diagnols, Venetians, Home
spuns, Serges, Cheviots, etc.,
everyone of them are worth
at least S12. so.
For $3.50 we will sell
beautiful Serges. Cheviots,
Homespuns and Venetians.
For SIS 90, $3.50 and $40
we have the SWEETEST line of
Pebble Cheviots, Broadcloths,
Venetian Cloths, Homespuns,
ETC., some silk fafeta lined,
some Spun Glass lined.
For $3.50, $27. so, $50 and
S35 we show the grandest line
of suits ever bought to this
town. They are fine materi
ais, made up in the finest
manner possible to get tlen
You Will realize what a great
saving it VII mean to you In
way of time, worry and trouble
over having a suit made. A
competent lady in this de-
partment will be always ready
to make any change necessary
or alterations that you might
desire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
NEWS ITEMS ARE BOILED DOWN
For Convenience That Those Who
Run May Read. Some Bits of News
That Transpired Here Yesterday
TruthfullY Told.
Huylers-fresh shipment INST in.
Hudson'g Drug Store.

Huylers-fresh shipment INST in.
Hudson's Drug Store.
The warehouses got black eye on
cotton receipts yesterday. In fact,
there is very little more to come in,
and the cotton season here will soon be
closed.
It may rain today but the Saturday
crowd is coming just the same and
trade will be better. Cuff is fixed, as
the usual carload of mullet came in
yesterday.
F'Quail on Toast" Is a legend that
now confronts one in passing by res
taurants here, And the toothsome
birds will soon be very plentiful at a
quarter each.
Not a CLEAN of sunshine broke
through the leaden clouds yesterday.
The rainy season continues, and the
earth is water-soaked to a depth of
twelve inches.
A leaky oil lamp caught fire in For
syth street store last night and attract
a crowd of spectators, whereupon the
owner threw it into the street and let
the fuzee burn.
Sheriff Macarthur and Deputy Clerk
Allen joined the PROCESSION for Colum-
bus yesterday, and today will be able
to tell all about the midway and other
attractions there.
Bad weather having knocked out the
matrimonial industry at the court
house Justice Graham, chief splicer at
the temple, took rest and went to Co
lumbus yesterday.
Several theatre parties from nearby
towns are coming here Monday night
to see the Olympia Opera Company
It is fine attraction and always plays
to crowded houses.
One hears more inquiry for farm
lands now than in ten years past.
Every body wants to go to farming,
and good lands in Sumter are fast ap-
preciatlng in value.
It was lucky indeed that the circus
came last Saturday instead of today.
Imagine crowd of 10, 900 visitors foun-
dering in our muddy streets and prob
ably no circus, either.
Inasmuch as we cannot have frost
and thereby help the price of cotton, it
is hoped that a regular ''frost" will
greet the Hannaites, McKinleyites and
other parasites next Tuesday.
The services at First Methodist
church this afternoon and evening, I'm
the auspices of the Womens Home
Mission Society, will be interesting.
The general public is invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
CAUGHT WITH KODAK
ABOUT THE DEPICTS.
People Who Came and Went Away
Yesterday.
A SNAPSHOT AT THE COACHES
Some are Your Friends and Some are
Not.-Who Come and Go in a Day
Is Your Name Written There With
the Others?

Clapp Shoes for gentlemen; latest
styles just received. Schumpert Shoe
90.
Mr.. R. L. Mayes, of Columbia, Ala,
spent yesterday in Americas and stop
ped at the Allen House.
Miss Alice Clarke, the fair sponsor
for the Light Infantry, went with the
company to Columbus yesterday.
MIR. Hamilton Yancey, of Rome,
spent yesterday in Americus on bust
ness, guest of the Windsor Hotel.
Misses Maude Rainey and Annie
Coleman, of Hawkinsville, are guests
of Mrs. FL. D. Watts for several days.
Mrs. ]. T. Killen returned to Macon
yesterday after visit of few days to
her parents, Col. and Mrs. E. A. Haw-
kins.
Mrs. II. G. King, of Charleston, ar
rived yesterday to join MIR. King, who
is in the cotton business here for the
season.
Miss Bessie Houser, of Fort Valley,
is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Hudson this
week at her home on Fielder street,
Rees Park.
Mrs. J. @. Hinton, of Macon, came
yesterday and is the guest of Mrs.
George W. Bacot at her home on Col
lege street.
Mrs. James F. Evans, of Thomas
vile, is the guest of Mrs. Eugene FL
more for several days at her home on
Church street.
Miss Julia Allen, charming visitor
here for two weeks, the guest of Mrs,
A. E. Shipley, left this morning for
her home in Covington.
Mrs. Washington Dessau, of Macon,
is attending the meeting of the Wo-
mems Home Mission Society, and is
the guest of Mrs. Lott Warren.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
a Thousand Tongues.

Could not express the rapture of An
ME E. Springer, of 1925 Howard street,
Philadelphia, Pa, when she found that
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion had completely cured her of a
hacking cough that for many years had
made her life a burden. All other rem
edies and doctors could give her no help,
but she says of this Royal Cure-'ft
soon removed the pain in my chest and
I can now sleep soundly, something |
can scarcely remember doing before. I"
[ feel like sounding it's praises through
out the Universe" so will every one
who tries DR.. Kings New Discovery for
any trouble of Throat, Chest or Lungs.
Price SOC and 81 90. Trial bottles free
at E. j. Eldridge's Drug Store; every
bottle guaranteed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
DEATH OF MRS. ANNIE q. HEYs
An Estimable Woman Goes to Her
Great Reward.

The announcement yesterday of the
death of Mrs. Samuel l.. Heys, while
not unexpected, was one of keenest
sorrow 10 her many warm friends here
and throughout the county, where she
was widely known and greatly beloved
by all. The end came peacefully at II
o'clock the night previous, after an ILL
ness of several months. The deceased
was 80 years of age, and was formerly
MISS Annie Haynes. A stricken hus-
band and two little children mourn the
loss of wife and mother, and to these
the deep sympathy of many friends IS
extended. The funeral services, con-
Quoted by Rev. @. R. Jenkins, pastor
of st. Paul's and also of Salem church,
of which the deceased was a member,
were concluded at Oak Grove Gene
terry at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon.