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The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14
GOOD POSITION
And good Business Education near
er Home-SpeCial Offer

On June 18th Draughon's Practical
Business College, Nashville, Tenn, will
open branch school in TeXarkana, un-
der the management of Prof r. r. Lu-
man. who has not only served as Prlnci-
pal of Draughon's Nashville College
twelve months, but he has for years kept
books for some Of the largest firms In Ten
ncssee and Kentucky. Hewill be assisted
by other competent teachers.
This branch school became Il neccssl-
ty, as the Nashville College found II diff
cult TO accommodate its large attendance
from the West and other sections. 1t Will
give the same advantages as given in the
Nashville school. 1t is generally known
that Prof. Draughon's course Of book
keeping is considered by business men by
far the best In the Union, while the Other
departments are second TO none. Prof.
Draughyn's College guarantees positions
under reasonable conditions
Those who enter the Texarkana school
within reasonable time will rec ccive a
special discount.
For Catalogue, etc, address,
j. Il, nRAUGHoN, Pres't.,
5-ll.9wks, Nashville, Tenn,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14
For over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED 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 soothes the child
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-5-S3-ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

For every quarter in a mans
pocket there are a dozen uses; and
to use each one in such way as tc
derive the greatest benefit is a
question every one must solve tol
himself. We believe, however, that
no better use could be made OF one
of these quarters than to exchange
it for a bottle of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy, medicine that every family
should be provided with. For sale
by Smith Drug Company.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

BLAND's CAMPAIGN FUND.
1t now Amounts to S771 Some of
the Contributors.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 1.-THE
Bland campaign fund, amounting
to S77l, was deposited in the First
National Bank of this city today by
State Treasurer Stephens, who an
nounces, as treasurer of the Bland
Campaign Committee, that he is
now ready to receive contributions
ranging from 25 cents to $4,000.
The heaviest contributors to date
as follows:
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

We have complete line Of Gents,
Ladies, Misses and Children's shoes
and slippers. TO the gentlemen we
give free shines, to Ladies, Misses
and Children beautiful pictures
Come and see us.
53tf DELAMAR e. O'NEAL.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14
Hunt Up Your Empty Bottles.

B. G. Vanderweghe will buy all kinds OF
empty bottles, such as catsup, pickle
museard, Rhine wine, caret Apolllnarls
champagne, ale, porter mineral water
yermouth, abslnthe, cognac, H0stettcI
and Harter bltters, BenedIctine, Angos-
tura, ginger ale, wash blue, etc.
b. g. VANDERWEGHE.
30lmo Walsh's store, Broad street
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

From The daily shipments Of
bread sent out by Mr.. Kline It woulc
seem that even people outside OF
Texarkana appreciate his Steam
Bread,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
WheA she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14
CHARLES O. JAMES,
Democratic Chairman of the Fourth
Congressional District.

How much business can man do
whose system is in a state OF disor-
der? Headache IS only symptom.
1t is not a disease. The pain in the
head is the sign of rebellion. There
have been mistakes in diet and
other abuses.
DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets are a
gentle, effective renovator and in
vlgorator of the stomach, liver and
bowels, They assist nature withou
threatening to tear the body piece
meal There are no gripping pains,
no nausea. One is laxative.
A booectof 1908 pages, profusely
Illustrated, written by DR.. r. V.
Pierce, called "The, Peoples Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser" will be
sent free for 81 one-cent stamps to
cover cost of mailing only. Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, No.
663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

Mr.. Bland represented this dis
trict 20 years in Congress, and
Jefferson City and the counties
comprising this district will send a
big delegation to Chicago to urge
his nomination for the presidency
His friends in Central Missouri are
very much in earnest. They don't
expect to raise a large sum of
money-in fact, nothing more than
will cover legitimate expenses, and
they firmly believe that if the silver
men control the Chicago conven-
ton, Mr.. Bland will be the logical
nominee.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14
Get Daley G. Craig

To do your Plumbing. They are
practical Plumbers and understand
the business. 110 Clinton Street,
Harper Building. IL 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

All kinds of cakes for plcnics at
Mrs. n. r. Meek's. 4.22
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

W. II. Wells Il Co. will sell yol
shoes at rock bottom prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

"The best I've ever eaten" is the
universal expression in speaking OF
Klines Steam Bread.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

Those beautiful silver belt buckets
at f. L. Schusters always please
the ladies. Call and see them.
1925
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14
Congressional Call.


Sulphur Spr ings, Tex, May r.
To the Chairman OF the Democrat
ic Executive Committees of the
counties composing the fourth dis
trict: By virtue of the authority
vested in me as Chairman of the
Democratic Executive Committee
Of the fourth Congressional district,
I hereby call a meeting of the
Chairmen of the County Democrat
ic Executive Committees of the
counties composing the fourth
Congressional district, to be held at
Texarkana, Texas, on Wednesday,
May 20, at 10 o'clock a. m, for the
purpose of determining whether the
Democratic candidate for this dis
trict shall be selected by conven"
tion as heretofore, or by district
primary election, Every Chair
man in the district is earnestly
urged to be present as the matter
is important, and the interest of
the party demands wise and con-
sid d-rate action.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

Huddleston Bros. have just re-
ceived a fine line Of smoked meats
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

Frst-class qualities in so, 10 and
81. 90 shirts at SHARPE u BREWER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

For a nice JUICY steak and hne
meats of all kinds call on the enter
prising Huddleston Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

LOUIS HEILBRON
he Leading and Reliable JsWsler
Offers special inducements
this week ia
n;amonds, Watches, Fine Jewelry
and Sllve.ware.
mC,1I Our special prices in
WAJIH show windows.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-14

5-ll.ewks. Nashville, Tenn,
Evening star., 1896-07-25
An Unsolicited Testimonial,

from inc Deinocrat, Atlanta, Tex.
Being constantly s.hed nv ,r.,v NJ mn, ,-;o,as
IL DR. williams, pf,k t,u,s ,or p.,a poc,, -.
ao;n, ~ 9. ~ e eopie "eio
s ine a"y eood, oner TINS unsolicited testi-
n'ehiai ana answer Never having seen a well day
since i had typhoid fever last suumer II conld re-
tain scarcely any fo,d ,,, u,, Ga .o,. -,
and ,..,,a m :, ~ s "i'' 'oines aSntu
N P0neu an Tue time. III was misery TO me TO
rise up In bed and my mind clouded in fact
was a physical wreck and I felt thar nv life was
drawing to n close ana ,,,., -, a. -
,,,Le - 'e' anu inust cohiess III was
'''u' regret on my part as my srnerings We're
almost unbearable.
since I commenced IN tala m uu,t.,,.. p,,-
Fills .t III. .o,,o,,.,Is = nm
Evening star., 1896-07-25
Heaven is Found.

The following story Of a somewhat IA
nous preacher in America is probably trrle
We hope 1t is. 1t indicates the way to
heaven in manner no sacrament nor
creed can hope to rival, gays London Light.
The question, Where is heaven? was
put to Sam Jones by one Of his wealthy
churcn members in Georgia, whose cotton
crop yielded him some S20,W0 the last year
Where Is heaven said the rich planter
III tell you where heaven is said Mr.
Jones. II you go down to the village ana
puy *So worth Of groceries, put them i'm a
wagon, and take them TO that poor widow
on the hillside. who has three of her child
rem sick. She Is poor and is a member OF
the church. Take with you a nurse. and
some one to cook their meals When Won
get there. read the twenty-th!rd Psalm and
kneei by her side and pray. Then YOU will
find out where heaven is
Next day as the evangelist was walking
through the village, he met the same
wealthy planter, his face beaming with
JOY. He spoke after this manner: Mr.
Jones, I've found out where heaven is.
went as you directed me. We took up the
wagon load Of groceries and the poor wild
oW was completely overcome with low She
could not express her thankfulness. AS
read to her the twenty-third Psalm nv
heart was filled with thankfulness to God.
and, when l prayed, the angels came. and
L thought L was nearer to heaven than
ever had been in my life. l left the nurse
and cook in her humble dwelling. and prom
ised her she should never suffer so long as
l could help her."
Evening star., 1896-07-25
His Fish Climbed Up a Tree.

From the San Francisco Call.
Did l ever tell you Of the fishing expe-
rience had on Boulder creek couple of
years agc?" asked w. L. Roberts, formerly
Of Santa Rosa.
There were several of us camping there,
and all were expert fiycasters One of the
party returned to camp with his fishing
tackle all out of kiiter. and said that mile
or so up the stream he had dropped his
line into deep pool and hooked the larg-
est trout ne had ever fastened on to. He
tried to play his prize, but the rascal tore
the tackle all to pieces. The next day an
other cast for the morarch of the pool. and
met with no better success. he, too. re-
turning minus some Of his outfit. For sew
eral days the sly old fellow would not rise
to anything We could throw to him.
made up my mind to have that fish or stay
there all year.
II rigged my tackle and cautiously ap-
preached the hole. The pool is about TWEEN
ty feet across, and it narrowed down to
three feet where the creek passed under a
fallen tree to rifle beyond. The water
was about eight feet deep near the bank
where 1 stood. and trees and underbrush
surrounded the water hole. With great
care, SO as not to make any noise. l ad-
tusted my rod and cautiously extended it,
so as to drop my fly close to the ledge of
rocks where the big fish made his home.
had hardly done so when there was a
swish and the water broke, revealing a
beautiful trout, but not the one l was af-
ter. In second my reel was spinning, for
the fellow Rad been well hooked. Here and
there he darted, and l was kept pretty
busy for minute playing him away from
the dangerous root that extended into the
pool. In my excitement my foot slipped
little, and before l could recover fully thir-
ty feet of my line had been run off the reel
and the gamy little fellow was down the
stream. having darted under the body of
the fallen tree. He had gained the rifle
~ ,,lac1 -
the line that / could not account for, as
could not see beyond the tree for the
brush, followed by a steady. hard pull.
Il kept my line taut. but it was of no
use. Foot by foot the line was taken from
me-ifty. sixty. seventy-five feet-still l
o,ulo not stop l.. When the end was reach
e l was amazed. for the strain was ter
rife. but l held on until the line snapped,
or, rather. the knot slipped from the reel
Away went the line down stream. l drop
ped the rcd and ran around the pool hop
Ing to catch up with the fish somewhere
down the creek. Fifty feet below the log
l was fairly paralyzed to see my line cut
ting across the path and up the hillside.
1 wondered II that fish had legs and was
escaping over the hills. for / heard the un-
derhrush cracking some distance ahead
Selling the line, l followed, pulling as l
scrambled through the brush Suddenly
the strain ceased, and I worked nv way
along to the foot of small sycamore tree
The line ran up the trunk. and, glancng
upward, l saw what l had on my hook
There on a limb sat terrified COON with
the hook firmly fastened in the tough hide
on the corner of his mouth"
Evening star., 1896-07-25

From Il e Baltimore Sun.
Not one. but three species are represented
among those who venture into human hab-
itations. The one whose sting hurts the
most is a little dark brown creature, but a
goodly sized yellow mosquito and a large
sized black variety, with striped legs, are
backward In making their presence known.
Mosquitoes are so natural, so cunning
in the manner in which they sting and
draw their blood that it will no doubt
surprise most people to be told that suck
ing human blood Is only an acquired taste
with them. DR.. Uhler says that their
natural food is slime and deleterious or
ganic matter that would be the cause of
much malaria were it not eaten by the
mosquitoes.
Sucking blood is only an accu;red
taste" says DR.. Uhler, "but they have
learned how to do 1t scientifically Did
you ever notice how quickly they discover
and make for places on the exposed parts
OF your body where arteries full of blood
lie near the surface?"
All the mischief of mosu,iitoes was in
herited by the females. The males neither
puzz nor sting. nor do they seem to do
anything at all except to stay lazily by
ana watch a spry and energetic female
caVort around a human ear and make
merry over the annoyance she is causing
to the man or woman with nerves.
Entomologists say that the male mos
quito is even too modest to eat; at any
rate, nothing has ever been found in the
stomach of one
The males can't make a noise because
they haven't pair of sonorous cavities
near their wings, the females have
The air hurled against these cavities by
rapidly moving wings causes the buzz
heard when Mrs. Mosquito is drawing
near.
Evening star., 1896-07-25

cites not too much trimei with lace And
others wear white tulle with printed pat
terms of flowers and foliage. And Won will
see some coming moce elaborately in pleat-
ed silk muslin with the skirts well trim
med, not plain.
While on this delicate subject of feminine
dress, l may venture to add few observa-
tiCns. but very accurate. The skirts, in
general. are very much trimmed. They
hang fiat in front and at the sides, but
round behind. The jacket Is made to wear
open or fastened, at pleasure. The collar
Is reversible. The sleeves are not too wide
at the top and lessen gradually. Chemi-
settes of frilled lawn are all the 30, but
they must be as plain as possible.
Neck trimming of green velvet, plain or
dotted with tiny flower or fruit shapes, is
very much in favor Blouse shaped cor
sages are universal. And here Is the latest
garden-party dress. 1t Is of white taffetas
covered with white muslin. The skirt is
round not fiat and is trimmed at the bot
tom with finely stitched pills religierx"
The skirt Is yelled with tunic Of the
same white muslin, arranged in broad
rounded festoons. with at least four, and
perhaps five. rounds Of what am informed
Is white guipure lace and insertion The
sleeves are almost fiat. And so. 1 am
afraid. is my description of SO lovely an
object. At least, am correct.
AS to the dress of men, the tale is quickly
told. They go to church in blue serges and
tweeds and cheviots-straw hats with gay
bands, white or colored shirts at will, sack
coats. tan shoes. la conscience nette ct
les pieds propres. The daily routine is
something like this: Early morning, white
pantaloons, flannel or linen dark sack coat
and vest; afternoon. sack suits. gray or
blue: in the evening the Tuxedo, here called
smoking" Apart from the wretched ten
dency to sport yachting caps. when one is
not the proprietor of a yacht, all goes well.
1t Is noon. Any day In the week. The sea
is gray-green. swelling lazily. The clouds
are low. gray and almost black. Far away
fd ffV1Ny Ito ooh vuy1,f ,foh
There Is no noise. No one is stirring. Then
a gray mist comes down from heaven 1t
rains. and the beefsteaks are wet In the
dining tent of the Hotel de Paris. Or the
Evening star., 1896-07-25
HAD BEEN FISHING.
And Had Come Back Loaded Down,
Not Much to His Wife's Surprise.
From the Buffalo Express

And Had Come Back Loaded Down,
Not Much to His Wife's Surprise.
From the Buffalo Express.
Mr.. Jones had come home very late after
day and good part of a night ON the
river. He awoke very late the next day
and had lumpy feeling about his head
and an indistinct recollection of the manner
in which he got home.
wonder If my wife is onto me- was his
first thought. and it was the feeling that
he must keep up appearances before his
family that induced him to shake Off his
disposition to remain in bed
The countenance with which his wife
greeted him was not reassuring.
congratulate you on the unusually good
luck you had on your fishing excursion -
were her first words.
Mr.. Jones was not sure whether she
meant to be sarcastic or not, and he had
not the slightest idea whether he had
brought home any fish, but ON the chance
that he might have done SO, he answered.:
Yes; luck was pretty fair
Fair! Why. Mr.. JONES' did you count
the number OF your fish,"
NO." said Mr. Jones weakly, II didn't;
did you?"
Il did. There were. just 43G OF them'
I. Mr. Jones' eyes stuck out. Could 1t be
possible? Yet 1t would not do for him to
snow surprise. Still, there was some Ella
ton in his voice when he said:
Beauties, aren't they?"
Oh yes, they're pretty enough" said
Mrs. Jones. but why did you go to bed
without taking your fish out of your pock-
ets?"
''Out Of my pocketsr' echoed Mr.. Jones in
amazement
Yes" said Mrs. Jones sternly. rs 1t pos
sibIe yol don't know what you did bring
home? Look here"
And taking him into the kitchen she
showed him pan heaped full of dead min
rows
Where did those come FROM" gasped
Mr.. Jones. as he looked at them.
Il found them," replied Mrs. Jones' ''in
the pockets Of the clothes you wore yester-
cay. Every pocket was stuffed full. l sup
pose they are your catch. Shall l have
them fried for your breakfast"
Its trick Of those confounded boys"
vas the only explanation Mr.. Jones could
give. as he seized his hat and fled from the
house.
Evening star., 1896-07-25
BICYCLE FIRE ENGINE.
Paris Has One Which is Novel and fs
Giving Satisfa ction.
From the CLicago Journal

From the C1ic:go Journal.
Paris has a fire engine propelled by cy-
cling firemen. The machine has the appear
ance OF two tandem wheels coupled with a
single steering. post. Hanging between the
two bicycle frames are the hose reel and a
rotary pump. The whole outfit weighs less
than 140 pounds. and four experienced
wheelmen can push this along faster than
any other fire engine ever went The foot
power of the four men propels the machine
TO the scene Of action, and when once there
the same power pumps the water.
After the arrival at the scene each man is
assigned to some part of the duty of MAX
ing the change. One raises the back of the
machine on a leg. allowing the rear wheels
TO revolve freely. He also throws the pump
into working order, and the others have
rnreeled the hose and made the coupling
connections. Then. jumping into the sad
dies again. the energies of the men are
directed to pumping. About 400 gallons
OF water per hour can be thYown between
10 ana 100 feet in the air.
Ihe rapid1ty with which this machine ca n
De propelled to fire, and also with which
II can he put into action. are its two great
advantages. In two or three minutes after
ltS arrival all the necessary changes can he
Inade ana the machine is putting a stream
over the roof.
Evening star., 1896-07-25
TOBACCO FOR DOCTORING.
The Medicine Men Returning to tn,
Use Of Nicotine AZ n Remedial Drug
From the New York Press

The Medicine Men Returning to the
Use Of Nicotine as u Remedial Drug.
From the New York Press.
Doctors have wavered from the two ex-
tremes in regard to smoking. They long
have been ready to forbid patients the use
OF tobacco on slightest pretexts. and they
nearly all smoke themselves. Many Of
them have tried to force some especially
health-giving property into the casual use
OF 1.-The weed" The average medical stu
dent could never initiate himself into the
art Of dissecting dead bodies il he did not
smoke. 1t saves him from an amount of
poisoning from which all students suffer.
The first week in q dissecting room inevi-
tably causes intestinal disturbance, whi n
is sign that the internal anatomy Of the
young man is trying to rid itself of some
poison. If the medical student smokes, it
seems to keep up for him a system of dis
infection or fumigation which saves him
from further trouble.
When the medical student Is graduated
ana becomes physician, his first work is.
as rule. tending children. The reason
that young doctors look after babies and
small children is that a young Doctors
fund OF medical knowledge is small and a
baby is also small, and the two naturally
become associated. He finds that the chief
tasious Now. the young doctor probably
has been through only a few of these dis
eases himself. and his only systemat tic
method of disinfection is by smoking strong
cigars between visits.
This frequently prevents catching diph-
iberia or scarlet fever or measles and
saves the ranks Of the profession from be-
coming reduced.
Tobacco many years ago was used as a
medicine. 1t is now sometimes used as q
poultice, with soothing effect. In the old
books on drugs the official preparations of
infusum tabaci,' 'Oil OF tobacco" "tobac-
co ointment" and tobacco wine" are all
described as medicinal preparationsin COM
mon use.
In old-fashioned medicine much stress
was lald on the advantage of nauseating
tne patent by bad-tasting drugs. In order
10 relax his system. Tobacco was taken
internally in large doses In disloca tions in
order to relax the ligaments by the exer-
tfon of vomiting.
Iobacco was used externally for itching
SKIN diseases. On account OF its suppose 4
power OF lowering the action Of the spinal
cora, tobacco was taken internally in large
doses Tor lockjaw and for strychniue pois-
oning. Tobacco wine was used as a gentle
laxative medicine and also to cure asthma.
Medicine always returns to old ideas
a1ter while. After years of oblivion, doc
tors are returning to tobacco or nicotine
once more. German medical magazine
advises the use of soap irnpregnated with
nicotine for all skin diseases caused by par
asites. especially scabies.
This soap should contain about OF Ter
cent OF nicotine extract of tobacco 1t
Is an effective and cheap preparation cas-
liy used. and deadly to the objects it is in
tended to frighten off. 1t kills the microbe
or drives him away. The parasite ACQUIRES
distaste for his victim