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The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Bishop J. G. Keener, of New Or
leans, La, arrived here yesterday
evening, and will preside over the
Methodist conference of this, the
Eastern district of Texas. The ses-
sion was opened today and the bust
ness will be dispatched as speedily
as possible
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

For the very incest Of everything
in The way Of fancy groceries, such
as pine apple cheese, Saratoga
chips, imported French peas, olives,
etc. can on Whittemore and Wei
come, ii'-V
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

STRAYED OR SToLEN:-A strawber-
ry roam horse, years old, branded
on lett shoulder double 7; scar on
left hind ankle. For delivery of
horse reward Of $40 will be given,
Address or call on A. i. HELMS,
Cor Sth and Laurel sts., Texarka-
ma, Ark. l2-l6-d&wtt
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Mooringsport, La, has gambling
tent spread there and is quite city
of tentss and shanties made by the
railroad construction company. Mr..
G. S. Groom had his store robbed
there a few nights ago
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

A runaway couple from Falcon,
Arkansas, was married this morn
ing by Justice Smither at the Court
House. The gentleman's name was
Thos. c. Mcclure, and the bride
Miss Eva Chastaine. Judge Smith
er remarked to the reporter that
the bride was very handsome
bride, and the groom's liberality in
fee money showed that he appreci-
ated beauty, and was willing to pay
to the full limit of his means tor be-
ing iolned to 50 handsome a lady.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Carr, Longinotti & Co, h ave
placed this Office under obligations,
by sending us a magnificent calen-
dar for 1896. Also a card for sam
pie bottle of Purple Azalea, per
fumery that is said to be fragrant
and lasting, We will call, gentle
men,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Rev. ]. N Warren, of Liberty,
Texas; Rev. Julian Watson, of Trim
ity, Texas; and Rev. H. W. Hodge,
of Kourtzie, Texas, are at the Ben
efeld.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

They are all here-the preachers
They give our city the appearance
of being capitol of some State,
where the legislature is in session.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

The Texarkana & Ft. Smith rail
road is now running a special night
train on the Southern extension of
the K c., p, & G. road. This train
carries out the material to be used
in the construction of the road
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Now is the time to put the carts
to hauling shavings and carpeting
the crossings. There should be a
half dozen places so treated in the
vicinity of the Methodist church.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18
Sl7.S5 to Atlanta, Ca, and Return

On December 10Th to Goth inclu-
sive, the Iron Mountain Route will
sell round trip tickets to Atlanta,
Ca, and return, Tor $l785. Tickets
good 10 days from date of sale for
return. For particulars call on
G. e. SwINDELL,
Ticket Agt.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18
5HERPE & BREWER,
Tezrarkana, Arkansas,
SHOW THE 0NL Y COMPL LETE STOCK OF
2bFuISLDg Goods, Clothing and Mems Shoes
~IN THE clTY.~w~
Sole Agents For
YOUMAN HATS, ! MANHATTAN SHIRTS,
Rufus WAREHOUSES; NeokWeaP,
rT 0TTTTNTr ALFRED BENJAMIN 4 cos. ut 0TUTNr
UlU lllIVU .NAUMBERG, KRAUS Co.'s UhU llllVU,
ROCKLAND SHOES.
NO. 12O East Broad.
Safe Guards,

The Fidelity Trust & Loan Co., OF
Mobile, Ala, is chartered under the
building and loan laws OF Alabama
Officers are bonded in the American
Surety Co., of New York. Loans
are made on BUSINESS AND RESIDENT
property, and not to exceed GO per
cent. of the value, This Company
places loans in established cities and
towns. Does business in Alabama,
Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and
Arkansas. Mobile Office, 56 St.
Francis St, New Orleans office, 32l
Carondelet st. For full particulars
call on T. W, Russell, General Agt,
for Louisiana and Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

I want all the good children to
come and see me. | will appear in
person at Willis & BueFs, in their
show window on Dec. oath.
1876 SANTA CLAUS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

We are glad to see the Delmonico
Cafe doing such good business. 1t
is specially fitted up for ladies'
has already several lady boarders.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

To the public: We will take pleas
ure in showing you through our
stock. We can please everybody.
Willis & Buel.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Mr.. Ben 7. Bussell, of Magnolia,
Ark, spent yesterday in the city,
the guest of the popular Benefited.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Hon. W. Lee Estes has returned
from his trip to Ft. Worth, where
he went on legal business.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Whole wheat -four, the finest
health food in the world, for sale by
Whittemore & Welcome. 1913 If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

For order pins, cuff buttons or
watch charms, Schuster's is the
place.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

We have the most complete line
of shoes and slippers in the city.
Examine them and save money by
buying of us.
1217 ct DELAMAR & ONEAL.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Have your watches and clocks re-
paired by the old reliable jewleri
IL l.. Schuster. 1925
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Mayor P. A. Turner and bride are
back from their Georgia tour. We
give both a hearty welcome.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

You can save money by buying
meal tickets at the Delmonieo Cafe
then YOU only pay for what you
eat WILLIS g. BUEt, Props
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

T. NJ. Battle, of the Mutual Life
Insurance Co., of New York, spent
yesterday in our city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

We are going to sell you your
clothingl That is a rather auda-
cious assertion, isn't it2 Well, we
have just exactly what you want in
the way of cut-a-way, sack or frock
coats, Of all quality and sizes and at
zero prices. We want you to read
our advertisement, then turn and
read our locals and come right
straight to our place Of business,
SHARPE Il BREWER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18
Money TO Loan.

| have made special ar
rangements for $4,000, to
loan on improved Texas or
Ark. farm and city proper
ty. Easy payments, 9 per
cent interest---50 per cent
of appraised valuation. 1t
takes from 20 to 80 days
to get your cash. Only the
appraisement fee pay on
loans. Come early and
your money is guaranteed.
For further information
and circulars call on or
write,
VIM. A. B0MAR, Agt.,
Cor. Broad st. and State
Line Avenue. IL 1 i'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Go out tonight and hear the
preachers, They are an entertain
ing set of orators.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Sam Ragland has the genuine
merschaum pipe. A guaranty goes
with every one as to their purity in
material.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Fine boneless hams, Just received
at Huddleston Bros. meat market.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Remember that Whittemore &
Welcome are headquarters for ey-
erything in the family and fancy
grocery line. The best and the
cheapest, ll2O
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

W. L. Harwood, of Bright Star,
is in the city today, buying Christ
mas goods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

We are to have a charitable or.
ganization. One is needed badly in
this city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Holiday goods received daily at
Willis q Buels, the Texas Book
Store. 12.6
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

If you are looking for silverware
drop in at Schuster's and he can
please YOU.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Rheumatism IS caused by Tactic
acid in the blood. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla neutralizes this acid and COM
pletey and permanently cures rheu-
matism. BE sure 10 get only
Hoods.
Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick
headache, Indigestion, biliousness.
Sold by all druggists. D
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Huddleston Bros. have just re
ceived a fine line of smoked meats.
Give the best of its kind when you
give presents. Sharpe q Brewer
have the only frst-class stock of
Gentlemen's Furnishings in the
city, IL I
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

We may look for cold weather
again, since the rain has begun.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Chas. S, Pipkin, of Magnolia, Ark.
was in our city yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Buy 30 cents worth Of goods
from Ben Williams q Seegar and
get a chance in that fine Music
ROX
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

The bad weather has set in. We
hope it will not last long.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18
Sig. HeCht,

Sig. Hecht,
The money broker-business strictly
confidential.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Sam Ragland sells Oake's candies.
None better.
Schuster will not let any one turn
him down IN prices.
The bad weather has set in. We
hope it will not last long.
Chas. S, Pipkin, of Magnolia, Ark.
was in our city yesterday.
We may look for cold weather
again, since the rain has begun.
Holiday goods received daily at
Willis q Buers, the Texas Book
Store. 1876
We are to have a charitable or.
ganization, One is needed badly in
this city.
W. L. HdrWood, OF Bright Star,
is in the city today, buying Christ
mas goods.
If you are looking for silverware
drop in at Schuster's and he can
please you.
Go out tonight and hear the
preachers, They are an entertain
ing set of orators.
T. NJ. Battle, of the Mutual Life
Insurance Co., of New York, spent
yesterday in our city.
Whole wheat flour, the finest
health food in the world, for sale by
| WhittPmOra g. Walrou7a 1912 +f
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Sam Ragland sells Oake's candies.
None better.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

Schuster will not let any one turn
him down IN prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-12-18

ALL WORK GUARANTEED FIRST
GLASS AND PRICES REASONABLE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24

boys out for holiday. The more quiet
~ disposed read such books and papers
as the camp afforded or wrote letters
home. Some just loafed. Others drew
their tent flaps tight and played cards,
the great American game of draw poker
being the fayorite, with grains of corn
for chips The officers passed the time
III much the Same way, only, as rule,
more digniiedly, as became their rank.
The cooks got up the best dinners they
could, the tables being graeed with all
the dainties and good things that had
come from the loved and loving ones at
home. Men and officers enjoyed this the
first Christmas in the army for all, and
the last Oh earth for many, for these
troops, then so merry, were destined
within few weeks to pass through the
three days. deadly storm and strife Of
Pea Ridge, known to the Confederates
as Elkhorn Tavern, the first pitched bat
tie Of the war after Bull Run and the
first considerable victory Of Union
troops in the field. But for that one day
strife and death were far from their
thoughts.
Such was my first Christmas in the
army and the only one which made
much impression on me as Christmas.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24

tolerably regui:r intervals contained
many packages from mothers, wives,
sisters and swsethearts. And every
wagon train that reached US from the
nearest railroad terminus brought boxes
from home for both officers and men.
They were filed with a great array and
assortment of articles supposed to be
necessary for the welfare and comfort Of
the mon. In the main these articles ran
to things to eat, especially cakes, jel-
lies and preserves, all homemade and
therefore doubly relished. There were
articles of wearing apparel in every box.
In those days paper collars, some linen
lined, and others nothing but paper,
were in high favor throughout the west.
Nearly every box contained supply Of
them, SO that the recipient could present
what the boys called ''Sunday 60 to
meeting" appearance.
AS our communication with St. Louis
was not regular, these boxes did not all
arrive at the same time. They began, in
fact, to come about week before Christ
mas and continued to come at intervals
for month afterward. Pretty much ev-
>erything the boxes contained was, so to
speak, grist for the boys. But when one
young fellow found feather pillow in
his box he failed to join in the laugh
his comrades raised and never seemed to
relish being dubbed ''Private Pillow"
Christmas came bright and clear,
splendid winter day. After the usual
morning routine of a military camp
the regiments were formed, with side
arms only, and marched out to their re-
spective parade grounds to attend divine
service and listen: to sermons appropri-
ate to the day in a time of war. After
this the men were dismissed to enjoy
themselves in their own way-all, that is,
except those engaged in guard and other
military duties. They played ball, ran
foot races, held jumping matches, pitch
ed horse or mule shoes III lien Of quoits,
got up mule races aud generally dis
ported thelnsel Ives like =. lot Of school
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24
wide open, entranced.. There was a sud

wide open, entranced.: There was sud
den darkening of the room, and the mu-
sic was hushed. arose, and, walking
up and down, whistled the tune. Invent
to the old mans door, still whistling it,
and tapped to arouse him, but his snor-
ing was the only answer I received, so
J. went back to the sofa and lay down,
tho tune still running, like sun reflect
ing rivulet, through my head. dropped
to sleep and awoke with jump. The
sun was shining The tune! I strove to
whistle it. Not bar of it came to me.
Then it must all have been dream,
and was willing to let it go as sweet
nightmare, but at breakfast the negro
that waited on the table asked me if
did not try to wake the colonel during
the night; said that he thought he heard
me tapping on his door. Then it was
not dream.
I said nothing to the old man about
the vision, but all day strove to catch
that tune. 1t wouldn't come. And yet
l felt it, heard it humming deep within
myself. And thus it was day after day
l have had a simple tuno to rule me, but
at last could fight it off, whistle it to
dizziness, and then throw it away, but
this mystical air mastered me-would
not let mo whistle it-nestled in my
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24

my company-for my rank was then
only that Of captain-had been in the
service since the firing on of Fort Sum-
ter, having served out a three months
term III McClellan's West Virginia
campaign and then re -enlisted for three
years, OF "during the wal, - Dec. IS,
1861, was the first Christmas to find us
in camp, with the enemy not far away.
My regiment was part Of jeff G.
Davis division and had gone into WIN
ter quarters at Otterville, Mo. In De-
cember it was learned that large bodies
of recruits for Prices army were on
their way from northern and western
missouri trying to reach him by Christ
mas, and that Price had sent force
from his army to act as their escort.
About the second week in December a
concerted movement was begun which
had for its object the capture or dis
persal Of these Confederate bodies. It
was successful. I know the command
to which l was attached made forced
march OF 80 miles one cold December
day through freezing and frozen slush
and mud. So tired were we that when
we finally went into camp that night
we made our beds on the bare and froz-
Ell ground, without shelter, for we had
far outstripped our wagon trains and
fell asleep instantly and slept all night
as soundly as though we were lying on
couches Of down. When we awoke at
daybreak, we found ourselves covered
with snow that had fallen on us in the
night without our being aware of it.
The snow was really a good thing, for
it helped to keep us warm by excluding
the air.
We got back to Ottervi]lo with our
prisoners and captured material of war
two or three days before Christmas The
war department at Washington and Gen.
eral Halleck, commander of the depart
ment Of Missouri, regarded the section
we were campaigning in as friendly,
and the population really contained a
good many Union men. When the men
went out in small squads to forage, they
carried money with them, and scrupu-
lousy paid for all they took. True, in
the absence of good money they dealt
ont "wildcat'' bills on broken banks
and bank notes that had never been
signed, but they We're cheerful]y, even
thankfully received, and I have no
doubt continued to circulate down there
till they became worn out.
Soon the men began to show desire
to enjoy themselves more as they had
been used to do at homo than they had
been able to do at any time since they
had become soldiers. While discipline
was maintained, the relations between
officers and men were cordial and
friendly, and with the holiday season
every liberty compatible with the safety
OF the command and the performance of
necessary duties was permitted. Small
foraging parties secured the country
roundabout and gathered up supply CT
chickens, turkeys and pigs wherewith
to exc out the army hard tack and salt
horse The mails that reached us at
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24

w ON, 1OU SCOUNDhEL!
"a. The colonel asked him if he had
brought the buggy or the carriage. ode
carriage, sah," the negro answered.
"We lowed dat you wan gwine come
all de way home by 20 'se'f, or, he, he"
The colonel laughed. The old scoun-
drel knows me-" he said. *'And you
knew that I'd come back sober, eh?"
"Oh, yas, sab, O. co'se I knowd dat
kuowd dat you wan gwine drink dat
onsartin stuff. up yander when you'se
got de best at home alongside O. mint
dat de suns shined on through yaller
glass, er, he, he!''
The scoundrel's working me for a
drink" said the colonel.
We had now quilted the platform and
were walking toward the carriage,
which we could see di1nly outlined in
the deepening dusk. The negro was in
advance Of US. He turned at the colo
nel's remark, and I saw his white
teeth cleaning. Ain no user or man
tryin ter hide his mind frum Mars
LEM" he said, jolting himself with a
laugh. .sNot er bit er use, Gaze he gwine
read or mans mind like one deze yere
books wild er luther kiver on it. = Z 5s .z
90 on, you sooundrell = the colonel
replied.
aa Bah OATS whit re dom.
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THERE CAME A SOFT AND THRILLING TlEKLE
heart and hummed softly. But the hum
ming gradually grew less, and one day
it ceased And then wished for it back
: again. had lost something
Another Christmas was approaching,
and wrote to the colonel, telling him
that he might look for me. II don t
want any old time hurrah, said in
my letter, ''but do want to sleep
on that old horsehair sofa one more
Christmas night.''
F.! The old gentleman's answer was full
Of blotted exclamations His people
were off again, he said, and he svore
that he was Oh the point of writing to
me when he received my letter.
I arrived Christmas morning. The
weather was cold, and we did not walk
about the place, but sat down in the old
parlor. Nothing had been disturbed.
There was the harpsichord and the sofa.
waited for the colonel to parade the
virtues Of amber glass, but on this SUBJ
ject lie WAS silent. took out my pipe
and lighted it. Suddenly the old man
! became nervous.
"You don't object to smoking at this
late day, do you?''
"Oh, no, for I smoke myself, but if
it's just tho same to you, won't you try
one Of my clay pipes? That amber on
your stem sorter rifles my stomach. You
remember that mint bed. Well, it was
all right, but I don t want any more
/ amber glass. My dear boy, there's moth
ing that makes man sicker than too
much of a good thing. And that was
good thing, but''-here the old man
gagged-"but don't want any more.
I'll get you a clay pipe''
We sat up until nearly midnight, and
then the colonel went to his room. 1
lay down Oh the sofa. 1t was long
time before I went to sleep, but I dozed
off at last, and with Il sensation Of de-
light ] aWoke. The tune was tinkling
Oh the harpsichord. ] raised up and
gazed at the instrument. / could see no
vision, but the marvellous air was as
beautiful and as distinct as it had been
the year before. I listened until it
ceased, and then, whistling the tune, I
ran to the colonel's room and aroused
him.
"What!' he cried, opening the door.
"Where did you hear that? It was my
mothers tune-she composed it, never
had it written down and never played
it except on Christmas night:
told him Of the vision, and he lis
tened, with the tears rolling down his
cheeks cts wonderful" be said. II
have often wished that I could hum
that tune, but have no ear for music
There's a music teacher not far from
here, and early in the morning we'll go
over and have him take it down.
We talked long time, and whis-
tied the tuno over and over. And lay
down with it strong and clear in my
mind, but when I awoke it was gone,
nor have since then been able to recall
it. But have made my arrangements to
catch it next Christmas am going to
install a musician in the old house, so
that may give him the notes before
daylight drives them away.
OPIE READ
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24

OCler lCIl0 llSC OF ABOUT
about 80 presents, dear"
Mrs. Sellshort began tim
idly.
What! Another list?'
Tom exclaimed. "Never
mind the items. How
} much are we short?"
The pretty woman be-
side him buried her face in
her kerchief and sobbed,
I'll think you-you are
very unkind, after I've
worked so hard pre-prepar-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24

ing the l-l-istS
"There, there, dear" Tom said sooth-
ingly, patting her shoulder. "Never
mind. It's all right. My credits still
good at Starcy's. What's the total of
your little list?''
"Six-six hundred and th-thirty dol
dollars" was the faint reply from the
depths of the handkerchief.
"Let me see,' thought Sellshort
"Six hundred and thirty and two hun
dred is eight hundred and thirty dollars,
and that added to the eight hundred dol
lar piano I have promised the little girl
here makes sixteen hundred and thirty
dollars for merry Christmas presents,
Ell? Never mind, little GIRL" he added
aloud. "Get them all at Starcys and
have them charged. They sell every
thing there from a hairpin to house
and lot. So don't cry any more"
It was cold weather, but Sellshort
paused a moment to mop his perSpiring
brow. "I'll get the piano of Beethoven
Bros. he thought, land hang them up
for it, temporarily, I hope. And SO they
call Christmas Xmas, do they? Well, if
things don't brighten up pretty soon it
won't be an Xmas for Starcy and Bee
| thoven Bros. this year. It will be just an
$MDCXXXmas, sure pop!'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24
Not an Xmas.

It had been very hard week in the
street and Tom Sellshort was feeling
poorer than a millionaire with personal
taxes due. Consequently he felt like
running for the door when his wife
greeted him with CHEEKY, "I'm making
out list Of Christmas presents, dear,
and you re just in time"
"Time-that's what I'll need if I pay
for them," thought Tom, but he kissed
his wife and sat down to assist her.
"How much have you spent already on
paper?''
"Well, it's $780," she admitted slow
", "but you see that buys presents for
four-four people. I don t think that's
very bad Do your dear?"
"N-o-o-o-or' Tom replied a little
doubtfully, "but how-how many are
we going to remember at $50 per re-
member?'
"There are only eight more expensive
presents. dear. bnt here is anOther-an-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24
Convicted One Montana Striker,


KAL1sPEL, Dec. 1.-THE first Of the A.
r. U. cases has been disposed of. T.
B. Bickers was found guilty in the dis
trict court and sentenced to six months
in the county Jail. Roy Goodwin is
now on trial. These trials grew out of
the attempted strike ordered by Good
win Nov. 4.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24
Three TrainlInen Killed.

: New YORK, Dec. 9.-Three men
were killed and two injured in rail-
road wreck on the New York and New
Haven railway in Harlem. The killed
are: Thomas Fitzgerald, engineer;
Frederick Naples. brakeman, and
Thomas G. McNally, brakeman. {.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-24
-3E=
The True Christmas Spirit.

The best Christmas gift that any one
can give to the world is the manifesta-
ton Of a spirit Of mutual confidence,
consideration and helpfulness. Wherever
and whenever that spirit supplants the
unlovely trait of warning individual
greed, the good seed is sown again t.
multiply in other minds.
~MREEXE>