Texarkana Daily Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.), Vol. 9, No. 267, Ed. 1 Friday, June 16, 1893 Page: 1 of 4
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VOL. IX-
(lIIDO GHIO GROCERY CO.
121 WEST BROAD ST.
texarkana tex.
fancy and Staple Groceries.
Everything new and our goods are warranted. We have
in stock all kinds of Table Delicacies English French Ger-
man. Swiss and Italian goods. Preserves Genuine Olive Oil
Cheese—Swiss Imported and Domestic. Italian and Domes-
tic Macaroni Sauces Pickles Mustard and everything that
is kept in a first-class grocery store. Also
feed grain and hay.
'HOFFMAN HARDWARE COMPANY.
DEALERS
Uwe Stoves Tinware Kails Cutlery Queensware etc
A-g-ents For
Btudebakar Wagons Avery Plows
AND
KING’S QUICK SHOT POWDER.
Practical Workers in Tin Copper Sheet Iron etc.
BROAD STKB - - TEXARKANA AKK
ORDER! WORK! TONE!
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We believe in our work: that the. field of education is one of the broadest deepest
nd grandest in which man can engage and especially that which pertains to theprac-
Ical and useful every day life.
Success In every business whatever inay be the natural talent is always the. re-
ran! of industry and pains. Decision energy courage and earnestness insure success.
Young man! Secure an education. There are thousands of young men now living
lobscurlty who possess the ability to achieve honorable and conspicious success If
hey would place themselves in fortune’s way.
While ambition is not the only quality requsite to success men rarely almost nev-
r.succeed unless they possess it and In a large degree. If you have an ambition to
ike a prominent part in tlie practical affairs of the world .in ahy department you
inst strike out at once. Hoping for and dreaming of success you will not win it.
Mon effort and push will to a certainty.
We. live in an age noted for its rapid strides in all that pertains to material pro-
fess. Our people are ever growing more and more practical In their tastesand modes
(thought. Educational methods and processes must adapt themselves to this grow-
ng tendency. Even the old Greek philosopher when asked what boys should study
4 school replied: "That which they should practice when they become men.” Hon-
Ittoll. hopefulness brains and a resolute will are all that wo need.
People im longer ask the question. "What do you know?” but “What can you do?
Vo must I and know how to do something. Therefore practical education
itho very thing needed to-diiy to win the battle of life. Money paid for tin education
unit nn expense but an investment
One Hundred and Ten Students
ilw been enrolled at Bryant's Inter-State. College Since January Ist 181)3 and still
tern Is room for willing o s The Great School must bo built at home in Tcxar-
»n». Yonrs very respectfully
G. L. BRYANT.
TAYLOR GROCER CO.
Wholesale Dealers In
tarn Ww anl fti.
800-2 K. BROAD STREET
TEXARKANA - •
CHATFIELD & BUHRMAN
TEXARKANA ARKANSAS.
Wholesale and. detail Dealers in
W Hardware Mil l Supplies Blacksmith's Material Guns
Ammunition Queensware Cutlery
liMWAEE SASH DOORS.
also ArtrtNTs row
Hazzard Powder Hurcules Dynamites.
°OAIj LIMHI AMD ST. LOUIS FIRE BRICK.
CHEAPEST HOUSE SOUTH OF ST. LOUIS.
Orders will Receive Prompt Attention.
Semi or call for prices before purchasing elsewhere.
TEXARKANA ARKANSAS FRIDAY EVENING JUNE 161893.
KNOWLEDGE
Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many who live bet-
ter than others and enjoy life more with
less expenditure by more promptly
adapting the world’s best products to
the needs of physical being will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas-
ant to the taste the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax-
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid-
neys Liver and Bowels without weak-
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug-
gists in 50c and 81 bottles but it is man-
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only whose name is printed on every
package also the name Syrup of Figs
and being well informed yon will not
accept any substitute if offered.
To Preserve
The richness color and beauty o£ the
hair the greatest care is necessary
much harm being done by the use of
worthless dressings. To be sure of hav-
ing a first-class article ask your drug-
gist or perfumer for Ayer's Hair Vigor.
It is absolutely superior to any other
preparation of the kind. It restores the
original color and fullness to hair which
has become thin faded or gray. It
keeps the scalp cool moist and free
from dandruff. It heals itching humors
prevents baldness and imparts to
THE HAIR
a silken texture and lasting fragrance.
No toilet can be considered complete
without this most popular and elegant
of all hair-dressings.
‘‘My hair began turning gray and fall
ing out when I was about. 25 years of
age. I have lately been using Ayer's
Hair Vigor and it is causing a new
groxvth of hair of the natural color.”—
R. J. Lowry Jones Prairie Texas.
“Over a year ago I had a severe fever
and when I recovered my hair began to
fall out and what little remained turned
gray. I tried various remedies but
without success till at last I began to
USE
Ayer’s Hair Vigor and now my hair is
growing rapidly and is restored to its
original color.” —Mrs. .Annie Collins
Dighton Mass.
“I have used Ayer’s Hair Vigor for
nearly five years and my hair is moist
glossy and in an excellent state of pres-
ervation. I am forty years old and
have ridden the plains for twenty-five
years.”—Wm. Henry Ott alias “Mus-
tang Bill” Newcastle Wyo. «
Ayer’s
Hair Vigor
Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer 8c Co. Lowell Hue.
field by Druggists Everywhere.
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JAMES R. WAITE
Msnagi’r of Waite's Celebrate! Oomsdy 00
Premium Baud uud Orchestra.
J>r. Mil's Msdical Co. Elkhart Ind.
You will remember the condition I was In fl ro
years ago when 1 wm afflicted with a combiner
tlou ofoiseaswij mid thought there wu no stir
.on me I tried all kinds of medicines and source
of eminent pbyslclaui. My
producing dlulnen heart trouble and all tho ills
that make life miserable. I commenced to take
DR. MILES* NERVINE
and lu tliroo months i w*a rcurteTiy euere.
In my travuhoueh yourwhen I seo tnithousands
Ofnhyidcal wrecks suffering from norrous tiros-
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U ACZ local physicians who have no knowl-
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gold on a Foaltlvo Guarantee.
DR. MILES' PILLS.6O DofW?fSCT«.
AU of Stuart’s goods are genuine—-
that is true to name. For instance
all tho shirts that they soli as Wilson
Bros.’ have Wilson Bros.’ name on
them.
LIZZIE BORDEN’S TRIAL.
Wednesday’s and Thursday’s Pro-
ceedings in the Famous Mur-
der Case.
The court room at New Bedford
Mass. where Lizzie Borden’s chances
for life aud death are daily being
weighed in the legal balances held
in the hands of the presiding justices
aud members of the jury who are
sworn to try the case according to
the law and evidence was crowded to
its utmost capacity on both Wednesday
and Thursday. At the hour of ad-
journment last evening the great in-
terest which has been manifested
throughout the trial continued un-
abated. The proceedings on both
days developed many sensational
features and brought out some new
and perhaps unexpected facts.
The appearance of the prisoner on
both days was calmer and mere con-
fident than usual save in one or two
instances when the gruesome details
of the horrible butchery presented in
an unusually vivid and realistic man-
ner proved too much for a woman’s
nerve.
City Marshall Hilliard of Fall Riv-
er was the first witness called to the
stand on Wednesday morning. Ilis
testimony proved of interest to all.
A feature of the Marshall’s testi-
mony was the first knowledge that Liz-
zie Borden had said that she was sus-
pected of the murder. Mayor Cough-
lin was present at the time and this
is the Marshalls’ story of the scene:
“I went there in company with Dr.
Coughlin. There was a large crowd
of people present—perhaps 200 or 300.
1 sbnt for the officers and had the
crowd removed to the street and then
I went into the house where I saw
the prisoner her sister and Mrs.
Morse there iu conversation but Dr.
Coughlin and others did the talking.
After we entered the parlor Dr.
Coughlin asked the family to remain
in the house a few days.
“There was much excitement and
it was thought it would be better
they remain there and not go on the
street. I think he told them if they
were annoyed by people to send word
to the City Marshal or himself and
they would be protected. Mr. Morse
was asked about the mail and he told
them they had better send for it. Miss
Lizzie asked ‘What is there anybody
in this house suspected?’
The Mayor said perhaps Mrs. Morse
could answer that from what occurred
last night. Lizzie then said ‘I want
to know the truth’ and Mayor Cough-
lin said he was sorry to say it but
she was suspected. Then Emma
spoke up and said ‘We tried to keep
it from you as long as we could.’
Then the Mayor asked Lizzie where
she was when the affair happened and
she said she was in the barn for twen-
ty minutes looking for lead sinkers.
Lizzie said after Emma spoke ‘Well
I am ready to go at any time.’ ”
City Marshal Hilliard on being
cross-examined swore that the search
of the Borden bouse was thorough
and the defendant gave him all the ar-
ticles asked for and spoke earnestly
aud frankly in conversation about the
suspicion ot her.
Mayor John W. Coughlin of Fall
River was next called. He described
the visit to the Borden house with
Marshal Hilliard and corroborated
the Marshal's testimony as to the con-
versation and a demonst ration against
Mr. Morse was offered by tho Govern-
ment to show that the police later
surrounded the house in good faith
for protection not for surveillance.
Mrs. Hannah Clifford a dressmaker
who has made wearing apparel for the
Bordens for six or seven years past
said: “Miss Borden came to see me
about a suit one day. While there I
told her I was making a dress for
Mrs. Borden and when 1 spoke of
Mrs. Borden I called her her mother.”
“Don’t say that because she’s a
mean good-for-nothing thing” Lizzie
said to me. “1 dont have much to do
with her” Lizzie told me “At
home” she said “1 stay in my room.’’
“L asked her if she did not eat with
them. She said tliey ate at tho same
table but they never took their meals
together if they could help it.”
Next came six witnesses who wore
iu tho Borden neighborhood the
murder neither of whom saw any one
enter or go away. Cross-examina-
tion however tended to show that a
man might have gone out of the Bor-
den house without being seen.
Hannah Regan the matron at the
police station in Fall River testified
that the prisoner was in her charge at
one time. “She was in my room” she
said “on the 21th of August. Emma
came to see her. I was in the room
cleaning up. She spoke with her sis-
ter aud I wont into tho toilet-room
and hearing loud talk looked out and
saw Lizzie lying on her side and Em-
-Ima bending down over her. Lizzie
said: ’You have given me away
Emma but I don’t care; 1 won’t give
in one inch.’ Emma said: ‘Oil Liz-
zie I did not’ at the same time sit-
ting down. They sat there until Mrse
Jenkins came two hours after but
Lizzie made no talk at all with her
sister after—never opened her mouth
to her. When 1 first heard the noise
of loud talking I was about 4 feet
away in the closet. When Emma left
that morning there was nothing said
by the other aud no good-bye was
excharged.”
Bridget Sullivan was recalled. Mr.
Moody took up the old blood-stained
handkerchief found beside the body
of Mrs. Borden aud held it up so
Bridget conld see it.
“Whose handkerchief was that?”
asked the lawyer.
“That” answered Bridget “is what
Mrs. Borden need as a duster.”
Eli Betts a drug clerk testified that
Lizzie tried to purchase 10 cents
worth of prussic acid from him. She
said she wanted it in order to clean a
sealskin sacque.
This closed the day’s session and
court adjourned until Thursday morn-
ing at 9:30 o’clock.
Thursday the tenth day of the Bor-
den murder trial opened hot with a
big crowd in attendance. Hiss Bor-
den was overwhelmed with floral of-
ferings and appeared in excellent spir-
its despite the seeming disheartening
significance of Wednesday’s proceed-
ings. The first witness called was
Charles Lawton a New Bedford drug-
gist of twenty years’ standing and lie
was followed by other druggists who
were questioned as to the character
aud uses of prussic acid. The defense
vigorously contested every point of
the Government’s testimony looking
to the prisoners attempt to purchase
prussic acid. The preliminary evi-
dence was introduced under objections
and exceptions. Druggist Lawton
testified he knew no other medical
purpose for which prussic acid was
used and Daniel Hathaway an analy-
tic chemist said it was unsuitable for
cleansing furs and very volatile while
Dr. Dolan said its vapor was very
poisonous. Finally after consulta-
tion the Justices announced the pre-
liminary evidence did not come up to
the proffer by the prosecution and ex-
cluded the entire evidence of the at-
tempted purchases of prussic acid.
After the introduction of exhibits
the Commonwealth rested its case and
a recess of fifteen minutes was taken.
During the recess the prisoner talked
earnestly with Mrs. Fessenden of Bos-
ton the first lady who has spoken to
her in the couit room.
Immdeiately after recess Attorney
Jennings proceeded to open the case
for the defense. Ilis opening argu-
ment was the strongest effort of the
trial thus far. He rceiewed the ease
thoroughly and pointed out numer-
ous weak and missing links In the
chain of circumstantial evidence
which the State has attempted to
weave about the defendant.
Walter I’. Stevens who at the time
of the tragedy was a reporter for one
of the Fall River dailies was called
to the stand by Mr. Jennings. IPs
testimony was the most important of
the defense that had come out up to
this time. He wont to the Borden
houWR on the morning of the tragedy
in the regular course of his business
lie went through the grounds and
but to the barn.
“While 1 was in there I hoard three
persons walking about in the upper
part of tho barn.”
Policeman Medley it willberemem-
bered had sworn that there were no
traces of footsteps in the dust on the
floor of the barn left when ho wont
up there to make an investigation.
The witness said he did not see Med-
ley about and remained In the barn
only a moment or so.
Two boys then testified that they
visited flic Bordens barn Just alter
tlio murder and walked all around
tho loft. The jury retired at 4:18
while counsel argued the admissibility
of the evidence of Joseph T. Muy who
found a man covered with blood near
Steepbrook August 16 who talked
about the Borden murder. The ques-
tion was reserved until morning aud
tlie court adjourned until today—
Friday.
Rov. Sam Small.
Tho celebrated temperance lecturer
will deliver his famous lecture on the
evils of intemperance in this city on
the evening of Tuesday the 20th in-
stant under the auspices of tho Y. M.
0. A. of Texarkana. Tho public at
largo are Invited to attend and hear
the earnest words of this eloquent
speaker. Admission lias boon reduc-
ed to the popular price of 60c. Lec-
ture to begin at 8 p. m. at tho Y. M.
C. A. hall.
Just received a nice lino of Folding
beds at Reeves Richardson & Ligon's.
ABSURDLY TANGLED.
The Ford Theatre Disaster Gets Bad-
ly Mixed up in Court.
The Supreme court of the District
of Columbia on yeste’rday dismissed
Col. Ainsworth's petition for man-
damns against the Deputy Coroner of
the District on two grounds first
holding that the Deputy Coroner is
not a legal officer. This invalidates
the inquest as far as held. Second
that the right of a person to be pres-
ent at an inquest in person or by
counsel is discretionary with the cor-
oner and therefore not a subject for
mandamus.
lu reference to the Supreme court
of the District of Columbia that there
is no such officer of the District of
Columbia as a deputy coroner Dr.
Schaffer who had been conducting the
inquest at Willard’s hall in that sup-
posed capacity immediately adjourn-
ed proceedings until tomorrow at 11.
A curious point now developed is
that no dead body has been viewed by
a legally constituted coroner’s jury.
Unless one of the injured victims still
lingering shall die it may bo necessary
to exhume a body.
It can readily be seen therefore
that the examination into the cause of
the Ford theatre horror has now
reached a stage where as far ns so
sad and terrible an event can
be made to so appear it is
almost ridiculous. The court on
yesterday as stated above decided
in the ease of the application of Ains-
worth for a mandamus requiring the
coroner to admit liini to the inquest
that the coroner could exclude any
person he wished. But the court fur-
ther decided that there was no au-
thority in the law for the existence of
a deputy coroner it seems that in an
appropriation bill S6OO was appropri-
ated for the payment of a salary for a
deputy coroner. On this a deputy
coroner was created and lie lias been
acting right along sending persons
charged with tho death of others to
prison. The coroner is old deaf and
infirm. The business of inquest-hoßl-
ing was put on this deputy. Now lie
is decapitated and all that has been
done has to be done over. Some of
the clerks under Ainsworth are talk-
ing about coining forward and mak-
ing statements favorable to Ains-
worth’s conduct towards his employ-
es. This reduces tho matter still fur-
ther to a jawing match.
REPORT OF GRAND JURY.
We the Grand Jury selected to en-
quire in and for the body of the coun-
ty of Miller at this—the June—term
of the court submit this our final re-
port:
After investigating numerous caus-
es brought before us and a great
number of witnesses from all portions
of the county we have returned twen-
ty-two true bills.
We have visited tho Poor Farm and
are glad to report it in excellent con-
dition and tho occupants 11 in num-
ber well cared for. We recommend
that John Tin be taken off the list of
paupers; wo think his health and phys-
ical condition enables him to care for
himself.
Wo have made a personal examina-
tion of the jail as to its condition and
safety and we find it in good condi-
tion and as safe as could be expected.
We find from the reports of over-
seers and otherwise that the public
roads are with a few exceptions in
good condition. All justices of the
peace and constables in the county
have made their reports according to
law.
We would again call tho attention
of the County court to the reckless
manner in which justices of tho peace
take recognizance of the witnesses to
appear before the Grand .Jury for in
nearly all cases bound over by them
for our investigation there was an un-
necessary number to appear before
us. This is a heavy expense to the
county and should bo protected and
avoided as much as possible.
We also call the attention of the
County court to tho last report of its
commissioners and ask that the irreg-
ularities therein be corrected and ad-
justed which said commissioners’ re-
port excepting section 6 is hereto at-
tached and made pari of lids report.
Having discharged our duties to tho
best of our abilities and thanking the
Court and other officers for courte-
sies we ask to bo discharged.
Jason Paulk
Foreman.
Commissioners of county account
recommended that expense of keeping
paupers and prisoners bo reduced;
that collecting officers be required to
make quarterly reports according to
law; that County court make settle-
ment between the county aud Consta-
ble D. C- Carwile of Homan town-
ship also Sheriff Blythe; that (6th sec-
NO. 267.
tion) clerk issue only one piece of scrip
on each allowance; that finances of
county be justly and economically ad-
ministered with a view of reducing
county taxes.
J. A. Rix a young man living
twelve miles out from New Lewisville
Ark. just across the line in Louisiana
was arrested in that town on yester-
day for shooting and fatally wounding
Miss Annie Jarria a handsome young
lady and daughter of a prosperous
Louisiana planter. The couple were
engaged to be married but the union
was opposed by the girl's parents. Ac-
cording to Rix’s statement he and the
young lady agreed to die together
and in accordance with this agree-
ment he shot and fatally wounded the
girl and then fired two shots into his
own head botli of which glanced
making only flesh wounds. The mur-
derously inclined lover will be taken
back to the scene of his crime where
tho indignant citizens will propably
complete his murderous work by
wreaking personal vengeance on the
slayer of a young and innocent girl.
Yesterday was Arkansas Day at tho
World’s Fair and if wo may judge
from the flattering reports sent out
the event did great honor botli to
State and people. The most promi-
nent men and women of the State
were present and headed by Ex-Gov-
ernor and Mrs. Janies I’. Eagle march-
ed proudly upon tho scene behind
Gov. Fishback and his entire staff
brilliantly attired in full dress uni-
forms. Addresses appropriate to
the occasion were made by Gov.
Fishback Col. Janies Mitchell Prof. J.
11. Shinn Mrs. Edgerton and others.
The day passed oil' brilliantly and
“Arkansas Day” was voted by all Io
have proven one of the most pleasing
events at the fair thus far aud a de-
cided success in every particular.
Face and Figure
show it if you’re a healthy woman.
They’ll have a beauty of their own.no
matter what your features. Perfect
health with its clear skin rosy cheeks
and bright eyes is enough to make
any woman attractive.
To get perfect health use faithfully
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription.
That regulates and promotes all the
proper functions of womanhood im-
proves digestion enriches the blood
dispels aches and pains brings refresh
ing sleep and restores health flesh
and strength.
For periodical pains prolapsus and
other displacements bearing-down
sensations and “female complaints”
generally it is so effective that it can
be guaranteed. If It doesn’t benefit
or cure you you have your money
back. Is anything that isn’t sold in
tills way likely to be “just as good?”
Switchmen’s Pic-nic.
The coming event of the season to
be hold nt Pleasant Lake along the
lino of tho Texarkana & Fort Smith
railroad on July 4th—tho great na-
tional holiday. Amusements and re-
freshments of every possible kind will
lie provided on tho grounds. Music
by Brower’s famous band during tho
day and excellent orchestral music
for dancing in the evening. Trains
will be run between tho city aud pic-
nic grounds at appropriate hours da)
and night. Everybody invited to at-
tend. Don’t fail to come out aud
bring your families for a day of rest
and pleasure. Tickets at tho reasona-
ble rate of 25 and 50 cents for the
round trip for children and adults
respectively can be had at Lightfoot
& Owsley’s and the City Drug
Stores. 6-ltf
Electric Hitters.
This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing tho song of
praise.—A purer medicine does not
exist and it Is guaranteed to do all
that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure all diseases of tho liver and kid-
neys will remove pimples boils salt
rheum aud other affections caused
by impure blood.—Will drive malaria
from the system and prevent ns well
as cure all malarial fevers. —For cure
of headache constipation and indiges-
tion try Electric Bitters—Entire sat-
isfaction guaranteed or money refund-
ed.—Price 50c. and SI.OO per bottle at
Smith Drug Co's. 5
Pleasant Lake on the lino of the
Texarkana & Fort Smith railway
will become the most popular place of
public resort in tins country now
that tho company has put on regular
daily excursion trains. Im
\Baktncr
Pure
A cream of tarter baking powder
lltghost of all in leavening strength.—
Latest United States Government
Food Report.
Royal Baking Powder Co.
100 Wall at. N. Y.
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