Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-13

BY the way, many men are known
to the world at large chiefly as the
husband of Mrs. So and So. Thus in
this case the prince-although Of roy
al blood-is of secondary importance,
and at times one has to stop and think
if this princess wears the matrimonial
yoke about her neck. She was enter
tanned right royalty at the breakfast
given in her honor at the administra-
ton building-her pathway was
strewn with pansies thickly spread
over bed of Milton carpet. This may
be all very well, but how
much joy and pleasure those same
flowers would have brought to the
eyes and hearts of the sick
Speaking of royalty reminds us of
the fact that the Duke de Veragua is
now on his way home to Spain.
We are glad to note the increased
attendance during the past week.
However, much of this is due to the
very favorable weather and the COM
ing of the princess and the extra
touches put on because Of her pres
ence. If the railroads would do their
part and reduce the rates, there would
be no need of an empty train shed at
the terminal station. 1t is very GER
tain that some heroic measures will
have to be devised to get the people
here, and that quickly, and if prior to
this time there had been less red tape,
and more active work, from the head
officials down to the humblest laborer,
there would have been much less rea-
son for such a feeling of dissatisfac-
ton as now exists.
All last week the temperance con-
gress held meetings in the art palace
and discussed the virtue of water
pure and water mixed. They certain
ly will need to leave many of their
delegates here in Chicago to do mis-
sionary work this summer, for with
the recent decision of the United
States court forbidding the opening of
the Fair on Sundays, the saloons will
be in tull blast and make many re-
cruits for the dipsomania institutes.
We trust that now these puritanical
people who have thus met the devil
half way are satisfied The result of
this decision will make itself manifest
in more ways than one ere the leaves
begin to turn, and possibly when it is
too late, they will awaken to a reaIiz-
ing sense of their fanaticism,
Michigan may well feel proud of the
behavior of her soldier boys, who have
been encamping among us during the
past week. These cadets marched
like veterans in acting as escort to the
princess during her visit TO the fair.
Montana.is very proud Of the silver
statue, which was unveiled in the min
ing building recently.
1t does not seem possible that dur
ing the dull month Of May, in the lit
tie postoflice established in the gov
ernment building, that over $4,000
was paid and issued in money orders
and the number of letters handled ex-
ceeded 100000.
The work of dedication continues
Last week it was Nebraska's turn, and
right bravely did she pass through the
ordeal, with very simple, yetappropri-
ate ceremonies. Among Nebraska's
sons present was Hon. j. Sterling
Morton, who looks after the agricul-
tural interests Of Uncle Sam.
Don't leave the boys and girls at
home because it is too much trouble
to look after them when here. You
will be astonished to learn that q
special building has been erected for
their exclusive use, where they can be
left and cared for during the day, and
called for at night.
1t is very interesting to note the
different stages of the fish Matching
process as shown in the government
building, Over in the fisheries build
ing itself is an aquarium filed with
many kinds Of fish, which might right
ly be Termed the happy family. Give
this building some time. 1t viii
doubtless interest you as it does
scores Of others. iH
We welcome the coming Of th,
change contemplated In making Direc
tor-General Davis commander in chic
of all the forces. Perhaps then W.
can see the near approach Of the enc
that is, the completion Of the fair
; If General Davis would turn bis at
tenIion to the department of publicit,
and promotion and whisper few
words of counsel In the ear Of thc