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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19
TOTAL ABSTINENCE.
Why I. should Be Practiced as q Remedy
for Intemperance,


A correspondent requests us to state
in brief reasons why total abstinence
should be practiced as a remedy for
intemperance. With this request we
gladly comply. Total abstinence is
the practice of that principle which re-
strains the individual from either TAX
ing or giving Intoxicating liquors, and
induces him to discountenance ell
the causes and practices of intemper-
ance. Its design is to suppress and pre-
vent intemperance; by the former to
effect the reformation of the drunkard,
by the latter to secure the permanent
sobriety of the sober.
That it is sufficient to accomplish
this two-fold object will be manifest
when we consider (1) 1t is safe in it's
operation; from the very nature of to-
tai abstinence it cannot possibly injure
anyone in any respect, either as re-
CARDS mans physical, intellectual or
moral nature, or his domestic OF social
welfare.
(2) 1t is simple and definite. Sim
plicity in anything is great recon-
Iuendation, and so it is here. The prin-
ciple is SO simple that a child can I'M
derstand and practice it. 1t is also
definite; in this it is in striking con-
trast to moderation claimed by some to
be remedy. No enc can mistake the
prescription of total abstinence. 1t is
to abstain from every thing that can
lead to intemperance.
(3) 1t is efficacious. If it was def
Gent in this respect, however excellent
otherwise, it would still be deficient
in that which could alone recommend
it to practical use. But in this respect,
as well as in others, it's character is
fully indicated, for both reason and
experience concur in demonstrating it's
efficacy. Reason teaches, for it is the
plaineSt of all truisms, that If q man
never drinks that which will intoXi-
cate he can never become a drunkard;
or, if he is one and ceases to drink, he
will cease to be drunkard.
Experience all testifics to it's efficacy
In enterprises of worldly nature,
men are induced to engage in them by
a prospect of future gain; here it is
different. True, we may point to the
good that will yet be accomplished
for much remains to be done-but at
the same time we can triumphantly
point to the good which it has already
achieved as an evidence of what it can
and will yet do. We can point to thou
sands and hundreds of persons who
have been rescued from state of utter
degradation and restored to the church
and the community by means of total
abstinence. Turn 10 the annals of the
tl.iumphs of this reform and see not
merely persons so benefited, but fam
lilies whose homes were once scenes of
wretchednessn now scenes of happiness,
husbands and wives whom intemper-
ance had separated now united, and
children who were growing up to be
pests of society now trained up in the
way they should go; in short, in every
part of the world where the principle
of abstinence has prevailed, there are
multitudes of living witnesses testify
ing to it's practical NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
al Temperance Advocate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19
An Unwholesome influence.

The following is very significant re-
speeding the influence of the rich on
laborers. A large number of working
mems clubs in London were formed
with the aid of others than workmen.
At the beginning no liquors were al
lowed, but afterwards it seemed to the
leaders of the movement hardly reason
able that the rich man should be all
lowed his wine at his club, while the
poor man was refused his beer at his
club. Since then the clubs have nearly
all allowed the use of liquors.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19
AN INTERVIEW.
Such VIII Be Incidental to Future Po-
litical Campaigns.

ouch VIII BE Incidental to Future Po-
liticaI Campaigns.
TO what am indebted for the honor
of this call?"
IL was Mrs. Mary Ellen Ricketts, whe
spoke} She held in her hand the card
OF MFs. Samantha Jenkinson, which
had Just been laid on the desk by the
ot1icelgirl, for the card was followed al.
most instantly by the entrance of the
person whose name it bore.
There was really no necessity for the
use of the card for the two had fire.
quently met.
Mrf Ricketts, was the candidate for
congress on tie republican ticket, while
Mrs. Jenkinson was the democratic
nominee. Under the circumstances it
was natural for her to be surprised at
receked call from her opponent.
came to see you on small matter
Of business" replied the visitor.
YPray proceed"
nave learned from good authority
thkt your managers are bent upon a
cfdpalgn of personalities and that they
tend to give to the press certain SLAM
rous gossip about me, intended to in
1cre my candidacy"
The speaker paused and Mrs. Ricketts,
said, ,lnterrogatively:
"Wtn?"
well" echoed Mrs. Jenkinson, 1--WE
must keep personalities out of the cam
paign.''
Smnst, must we?"
''Wemust."
MRS. Ricketts, sneered.
Mrs. Jenkinson waXed wroth.
Look here, Mary Ellen Ricketts,"
she exclaimed, don't you dare to turn
up your snub nose at me, now"
Samantha Jenllinson, "1etorted Mrs.
Ricketts,, my nose is not snub, and
don't you presume to dictate what my
managers shall or shall not do in this
campaign"
We'll see about that. Mary Ellen
Ricketts,, you were engaged to my hus-
band of your young days, a good
many years ago"
I'm not nearly as old as you, I'd have
you know"
You are!'
I'm not, you insulting thingl"
You are!"
I'm mott"
I'VE will pass that point, but want to
say that when l married my husband
all your love letters were in his possess
sion have them now.''
You spiteful thing."
MANY a good laugh I've had over
them. What perfect goose you
were!"
Il just hate you--so, there!"
"And 7 merely wish to add that, on
the very first publication of person
ality about me in your newspaper or
gans | shall print in the Daily Bugle
every single one of your mushy, lacka-
daisical epistles. Do you understand ?"
The two women glared at each other
half minute, and then Mrs. Samantha
Jenkinson Withdrew, leaving Mrs. Mary
Ellen Ricketts, deep in thought.
The campaign was conducted with
out any personalities Razar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19
TERSE TEMPERANCE TRUTHS.
Scraps of Wisdom from John Ploughman's
Almanac.

Scraps of Wisdom from John Ploughman's
Almanac.
Fools mouths and tavern doors are
best closed.
Where the devil does not go he sends
his agent, drink.
In the "Mantrap Arms" they catch
fools.
Blue ribbon and blue sky make many
evils die.
The cup of devils should be put away
by a child of God.
A gin-shop is a bad spot to find good
spirits.
A drinking dame is special shame.
Grog-blossoms are not pretty flowers.
Which is more foolish, washing swine
or drinking wine?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19
1T DOES NOT PAY.
The Rum Traffic an Expensive Curse Upon
Humanity.

Humanity.
1t does not pay to hang one citizen
because another citizen sells him liquor.
1t does not pay to have one citizen
confined in the county Jail because an
other citizen sold him liquor.
1t does not pay to have one citizen
placed in the lunatic asylum because
another citizen sold him liquor.
1t does not pay to have so working
men ragged in order to have one sd
loonkeeper dressed in broadcloth and
flush with money.
t does not pay to have ten smart, ac-
tive, intelligent boys transformed into
thieves in order to enable one man to
lead an easy life by selling liquor to
them.
1t does not pay to have so working
men and their families live on bone
soup and half rations in order that one
saloonkeeper may flourish on roas.
turkey and champagne.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19
He Is Deliberate.

Mrs. Sparks-Iour husband is very
deliberate man. isn't he?
Mrs. Slowman-Indeed he is.
"Did you ever know him TO do any
thing in hurry?"
'Never! He plans every m1vement
with the utmost deliberation and lin
gers studiously over every detail. L
have often thought that if he ever dies
suddenly it will be an awful shock to
him."-Richmond Dispatch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19
BITS AND BREVlTlES.

BEER is never as nat as the man who
drinks it.
WHY is a drunkard Ikea spoiled
child? Because the more he gets the
more he wants.
IT is great deal better to be tenn
perance crank than drunken crank
Judge Van Valen.
Four professors of physiology in
Switzerland have Endorsed the view
that alcoholic drinks are not in any.
way to be classed with foods.
IT is computed that the aggregate
wealth of eight millionaire brewers of
New York city is $52,5o0,oCo. The
money spent by workingmen to help
provide these eight men with palatiai
residences would furnish $4,000 of their
families with pretty $1,000 cottages.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19
Theory and Practice,

Doctor Ito brother physician)-Yes.
sir, the sovereign remedy for all ills is
fresh air and plenty of it. People don't
let enough air into their houses. Well.
1 must hurry off; I'm on an errand.
Brother Physician-Going far?
mo, only down to the hardware store
to get half mile of weather strips
n. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19

May--How did you learn to manage
q husband so well?
Agatha haven't been four years
learning how to handle a bicycle for
nothing, let me tell ycu.-N. y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19

We must define flattery and praise;
they are distinct. Trajan was encour-
aged to virtue by the panegyrc OF
Pliny; Tiberius became obstinate in
vice from the flattery Of the senator's.
Louis XVI.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19
Before handed.

Daughter-Charley Huggard kissed
me last night.
Mother (indignantly)-That is out
rageous! Did you sit on him for it?
Daughter was.-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-03-19

He (whIspering) Il hear your
father coming. Shall turn up the gase
She--No. Turn it out,--TIuth.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

The court at Boston seems de-
termined to have every man in Tex
arkana summoned to the fats, on
some case or before some jury. We
hope the Texarkana lawyers will
see the Injustice of this and not
have our people summoned there
unless it is absolutely necessary.
We make this request because we
feel justified in doing so, as many
of our people are not financially
able to expend the money going
and coming from this place. We
know of cases at Boston where wit
nesses were carried there from here
and kept a week (on their owa ex-
penses), and then not put on the
stand. The city editor has been a
victim of these wiles on two occas-
IONS, and knows whereof he speaks.
We do not object to going to court
when our services are needed, but
we do when some lawyer takes it
for granted that he wants large
array of witnesses in some case to
help him out, and makes US his VIC
tim.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

On last Sabbath Rev. Ernest
Thompson pastor of the Presby-
terian church, presented request
to the members of his church for a
years leave of absence, beginning
about the first of June. The church
very reluctantly consented to let
him 20, and it was done only with
the understanding that he return
at the end of the year. Mr.. Thomp-
son has been pastor of this church
for almost FIVE years now and
during all that time the work has
moved on without the slightest
friction, he is trying to do his duty
and the church meeting promptly
its obligations to him. Mr. Thomp-
son will still be. pastor of the
church, and some one employed to
supply his place for the year. The
year will be spent by Mr.. Thompson
and family either at Edinburg or
Berlin in in a course of special
study.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Mr.. Ben Foreman has returned
from his political juketing at Little
Rock and Hope. He captured all
the honors he went after, that of
being a delegate to the National
Republican convention. Ben has
been Republican since his majori-
ty and has given his party all the
work his ability could command, and
he is regarded in the State as one
of the leaders. From a Republican
standpoint, we do not think bet
ter selection could have been made
than Mr.. Foreman. He has a large
number of friends in this county,
who are pleased to see him thus
honored.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Mr.. Richard Bartlett has again
resumed manager of this District
for the New York Mutual Life
Insurance Company, and will take
TO the towns and cities and work up
a business such as he did when he
served them before, During Mr..
Bartlett's connection with the com
pany, he won fine striking watch
worth one hundred fifty dollars
for doing larger business
than any other agent on the road
in Arkansas sHe is a hustler
after business and it trkes a good
one to come in his territory and
take business from him
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Since the comet came. near
enough to the earth to hear the
news of the Senate and House pass
ing belligerency rights to Cuba. it
has turned its tail to the earth and
is now going the other way.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

As soon as Spain and the balance
of the gang styling themselves the
combined European powers, find
out who we really are, they will
not talkso big about what they will
do. We are the people, the proper
stuff, and we are in for trolic any
time
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Jessie W. Smith, brother of j. F.
Smith, is here from his New York
home on a visit. He reports the
"Bile Bean" as still holding the fort
as seller in the big city. We well
come you back, Jessie.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Mr.. N. L. Davis has been taking
stock at his Racket Store" the
past few days and it is given out
that he has sold to Mr., Prince, OF
Orlando, Florida. The reporter saw
Mr.. Prince, and he said trade was
on foot and the stock was taken
for the purpose of being purchased
by him, and in all probability he
would be the owner of the same,
but up to this time papers of trans
fer had not been passed. We well
come Mr.. Prince as citizen, and
are glad to know that Mr.. Davis
will remain here in his clock busi-
ness.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Mrs. A. NJ. Cundiff, has moved
from her place of business on Broad
street to her old stand, the Nc
Mahon corner, between State Line
and Whitner's livery stable 9-lm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05
Castoria.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children thar
recommend it as superior toa aay prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARcHxR, n. D.,
III So, Oxford St, Brooklyn Y Y.
"Our physicians in the cbildren's depart
hent have spoken highly OF their expert.
cnce i'll their outside practice with CaStoris,
and although we only hare among or
medical supplies what IS In Jwa as rcs;.!
products, YET we are free to confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it
UNITED HosPTTAL AND DIsPENsARY,
Bo0ton, Mass.
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Joe Gazzola was tried again this
morning on a charge of selling whis'
ky contrary to law, before Mayor
Edwards and the jury brought in a
verdict of not guilty.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

The deadlock in the senatorial
contest in Kentucky has broken,
and those SO Democrats who have
stood by Blackburn so long should
now elect him.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

There are to be several Jewish
weddings announced very soon. The
parties all live here, and you can
now begin to guess, for we will not
tell you single one, only we want
to say that Sam Solinsky and Nat
Sterne are not Gin it,, as they can
not convince the girls that they
are the proper stuff
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Mr.. D. W. Chandler, OF Cam den,
Arkansas, is here today, registered
at the Huckins.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she clung to Castoria.
WhsA she had Children, she gave them Castcria.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

For choice fruits and confection-
cries, go to Mrs, E, L. Meeks post
office corner confectionery 2 %
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Miss Nellie Newton, of New Lew
isville, Arkansas, is visiting the
family of John W. Mayher, West
side
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Mr., f. A. Chauncy is building a
nice two story residence on his lot
in Fairview.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

The Globe-Democrat delivered at
your home or place of business for
60 cents per month.
O. H. PENNoCK, JR,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

The tin tag tells us that Clinton
street is now Second street. Now
let the council jump on the other
streets running north and south
and name them Avenue A. B. G.
and so on through the alphabet. If
the alphabet is exhausted figures
can be used as Avenue One, Avenue
Two, Let us start out right and we
will make a good ending.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Col Ott Moss, of Corley, Texas is
here looking after his city property.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

A. W. Mcqueen sells pianos and
organs on easiest terms-ask him
what they are. 3 4 st
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Little Lord Fauntleroy will be
given at the Saturday matinee.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

W. B. Booker, of Garland City is
here today trading.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Complete new line of ladies' neck
wear. ladies shirt waists, ladies
sailor hats at n,
SHARPE g. BREWERS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Old papers for sale at this Office,
Twenty-Five cents per 100,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Senator Jones is now in Johnson
county, and he will not only set the
gOldbugs wild, but he will scorch
Governor Clarke and his Fridays.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Huddleston Bros. have just re
ceived fine line of smoked meats.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Mrs. Rachael Moores continues
quite sick, and her friends are
watching by her bedside at all
hours.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

A. W, Mcqueen the expert tuner,
tone and action regulator for
Hollenberg Music Co., leave orders
Willis & Buel. 220 If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

ncos,oria Is the best remedy for children Of
.bicb lam acquainted. hope the day is rot
Gov distant when mothers willconsidcr thereal
,ntarrst of their children, and use Castoria in
stead OF the various quack nostrums which are
d,stroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
.gonts down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. j. F. KINcBELoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05
Furnished Room.

A nice comfortable room can be
secured by applying on the premis-
es of 102 Grand Avenue, East side,
or at this office. 32 2w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

The postoffice at Frog Level, La, /,
will be moved to Rodessa, station
on the K. c., P. & G. A. G. Pitts
has been appointed postmaster.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05
What is

Costoria is Dr. Pitchers prescription for Infants
opd children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
for ParegOrc, Drops, Soothing Syrups and Castor Oil
II ia Pleasant It's guarantee is thirty years. use by
Millions Mothers. CastOria destroys Worms aays
feverishness Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
curcs Diarrhoea and Wind Collie CastOria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and hatuency
Castora assimIates tho food, regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy and natural sleep Cas-
toria is tho Chiidren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05
Castoria.

aCastoria is an excellent medicine for chill
A,or Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
GOOD effect upon their children"
Da. G. c. OsaooD,
Lowell, Mass.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05

Tho Compary II Murray Street, New York City
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05
Texas bran at 70 cents a hundred
pounds at 7. j. Hobgood's

New spring clothing at
SHARPE & BREWERS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-05
TO THE PUBLIC I!

lines business
the following our line OF business on ana a
present
Establishment all
the city ALL Work GUARANTEED
All attended to-
in charge of our Mr. SHUT
TEXARkANA LIVERY co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-10
McKINLEY'S PLANK.
"A semi-ofhcial Declaration as to How he
Stands on Finance.

"A semi-oficial Declaration as to How He
Stands on Finance.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, June 9.-Ex. Congress-.
man Thompson, manager pro tenn Of
the Mckinley forces, has set at yest
what will be the vital plank in the
platform upon which Mr. Mckinley ex-
poets to stand.
What will be McKinley's platform
on the financial question:" asked a re-
porter OF Mr.. Thompson.
Ut will be for the single gold stand
ard, pure and simple" he promptly re-
piled. "And to be explicit" continued
she Ohiosn, II will add that the fnan-
oial platform Of Mr.. Mckinley always
has been the sntethesis of what is
known as 10 to l silverism and 40 IL will
be through this campaign"
As the members OF the national COM
mittee begin to come In for the meeting
Tomorrow interest increases in the
probable selections for permanent and
temporary officers. The permanent
chairman will not be selected until otter
mark Hanna arrives. The gossip as to
temporary presiding officer points to
Senator John M. Thurston, Of Nebraska.
The South and West, II 10 argued, must
be noticed In some way. Thurston ia
the choice OF many Of the Southern
delegates and as he is o Westerner he
Will therefore serve as O crumb OF COM
fort to both sections.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-10
THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILLS
Disposed of by Both Houses without
Opposition.

disposed OF By Both Houses without
Opposition.
WASHINGTON, June 9--To-dsy's work
In Congress seems to make she life of
this session out . day or two more ~
most. The Indian and Naval sppropri.
alton bills, two OF the four which stood
unsettled st the beginning Of the day
were disposed Of by both Houses late in
the afternoon and practically without
opposition.
Compromises were effected upon the
most holly contested points in both.
In the Indian bill the declaration of the
Governments policy toward church
schools was enlarged to embrace educa-
ton in general instead OF tho education
OF Indians only, and provision made for
the apportionment of the school fund
equally among schools of the various
denominations during the single year,
In which Government aid Is to be con-
tinued.
Three new battieships were carried
by the naval bill and the Secretary was
directed to make no more contracts for
srmor plate until further action by Con-
gress. an investigation of the cost of
armor being contemplated by the House
committee, in addition to the one which
hns been made by the Senate.
The two remaining bills. the sundry
civil and District Of Columbia, present
questions which may be settled ct any
time OF may give ground for delay ac-
cording to the temper of the Houses.
Appropriations to churches, charitable
institutions. electric lighting are the
causes for contention in the latter bill;
while items for dozen public buildings
in Western States including the capital
cities Of the four new States are the
difficulties incident to the former.
Western Senators are exceedingly
strenuous In their championship of the
public building projects and as there
are only some forty Senator'S in the
city they may tie Congress up for an
indefinite time by raising the point of
mo quorum" IL they should be disposed
to adopt these tactics against the House
opposition to the buildings. A compro-
mise upon the four buildings for new
States 10 talked of in the Senate.
The desire Of many members of both
Houses to get away for the Republican
convention. and the necessity that those
who have been chosen delegates should
soon start for St. Louis, will help to-
bring about agreements.
The public manifest 10 smaller in the
closing days of the session than sny
Congress of recent years. and the GAL
leries OF both Houses contain hardly
more than the every day body Of on
lockers.