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The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

W. V. Starnes of Blossom, Texas,
was a visitor in the city yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

Complete new line ofladies neck
wear, ladies' shirt waists, ladies'
sailor hats at
SHARPE h BREwERs,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

Texarkana continues to forge to
the front, although she has never
had a "boOm."
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17
What is

Castora is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
for Parcgoric, Drops Soothing syrups, and Castor Oil.
1t Pleasant It's guarantee is thirty years by
Millions of DIothcrs Castoria destroys Worms alays
fevcrishness Cstoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
cures DarrhGa and Wimd Colic. Castoria relieves
tecthing troubles, cures constipation and hatucncy
Castorl assmlates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural Sleep Case
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

Mr.. Brown has the city editors
sweetest smile for a mess of ripe
tomatoes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

Old papers for sale at this office.
Twenty-Five cents per 100.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17
Castoria.

"Cas1oria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly tod me of its
GOOD effect upon their children
d.. G. c. OyoooD,
Lowell. Mass.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

Our physicians in the childfen's depart
IDent have SPOKEN highly OF their expert
cnce in their outside practice with Castoli2,
and although we only have among
medical supplies what is kn Jwn as rest
products, yet we arc free to confess that the
merits Of CasIoria has won us to look with
favor upon it,
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPEEsARY,
Boston, Mass.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

Green was the color today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

To those desiring tirst-class Den
tistry, at a low rate of charge, |
have a revised fee list, which Is
consistent with the times, and as
low as can be afforded, using moth
ing but the best material and rem
dering honest services.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17
Castoria.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
l recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me"
IT. A. ARCHER, NJ D.,
III So Oxford St, brooklyn " Y.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

St. Patrick S Day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

7. A. SkEEN.
Resident Dentist, Byrne Block
State Line Avenue. BILL wk.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

Company, II Murray Street. New York C:y
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

ALLEN C, SMITn, Pres,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

CITY,.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-17

Conway, Ark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

What a dreadful cold you have" ex-
claimed one Capitol Hill girl.
'''It is rather severe" replied the other.
But don't mind 1t. I caught it in good
cause"
Did you have to go out in the rain after
a doctor?"
mo. 1t was selfish experiment: but 1t is
assisting me in a manner so important
that 1 don't mind IT,
What is 1t helping you to do?"
Decide a question on which my future
happiness depends
.. Goodness me!''
yes. Father said that as soon as the
weather got cool enough to have the fur
Lace going Herbert would begin coming to
the house three or four times week in
stead Of only once. He said that he didn't
think there was any heat in Herbcrt's hall
bed room and that he came here because
1t is nice warm place to sit. So last night
when he called I had the heat turned off
from the parlor. got very chilly, but
stood 1t better than Herbert did, for l
knew what to expect and dressed accord
ing1y. I;told him that we didn't expect to
have that room heated all winter, because
we used It 20 little. 1t was a dreadful or
deal. but T. shalt not regret It, for 1t will
silence N.Y. doubts forever. II Herbert
comes back how will know that he really
and truly loves m E."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
NOT INCLUDED,
He Wanted No differences Drawn
From His COurteay

He Wanted No differences Drawn
From His Courtesy.
The honest farmer had attended the no.
htical meeting in order, If possible, to get
some light on the disputed question Of what
honest money is The arguments of the
candidate had failed to convince him, and
when, after the speech was over, an in
formal reception was arranged, he turned
to go away without availfng himself of the
chance to personally meet the principal
man Of the occasion.
aren't you going to shake hands with
him." asked one of the managers of the
meeting.
Nope" was the reply 81 guess I'll
move on home.''
But you ought not to miss this oppor-
tunity to get acquainted with a man of
so much prominence"
Il guess he won't lay awake nights
'grievin' over it eff I go right along about
my business" =
'On the contrary, he told me that it was
his sincere wish to meet every man here
and grasp him by the hand"
Nv al, don't agree with what he saws
But 1 amt got nothin' agin him person
ally, an I wouldn't have him go away
feelin' hurt fur the world. He don't talk
much different from lots O. fellers thet's
come around promisin' ter do wonders fur
US farmers eff we'd only vote fur him. But
! don't cherish no spite. I'll go meet him.
put there's got ter be perviso. I'll ex-
tend my hand to him an I'll let i'm grasp
it. But he might ez we'll understan' fust
ez last thet my leg don't go along with it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
MOVED TO RESENTMENT.


mrs Theological Views.
The manner in which one of the men
rawed the air and hammered the palm of
his hand made ii easy to guess the topic of
conversation. Nothing save the financial
question would so move a man. The other
was no less in earnest but his style of de-
late was different. His was the intensity
of repressed emotion. The horses hitched
to their respective farm wagons looked
around now and then with a homesick ap-
peal in their eyes, but the ambition for the
last word made the disputants forget that
there We're chores to do and supper to eat.
As often happens when discussion is too
lar prolonged, their arguments We're occa-
sionally more ingenious than relevant
II STAINS ter reason" said the more ex-
citable man, that gold is the thing we
want"
1t seems ter me-" was the answer, "ter
stan Jes' ez much ter reason tibet silver is
the thing We want"
THAT amt accordin' ter common sense"
Wal, I've got inter that notion, anyhow.
don't want no gold money"
An tibet jes' shows We amt a proper
person ter have voice in the affairs o. this
COVER ment. Ye're not only goin' agin' the
teachin's Of history an the opinions of
some o the greatest financiers this er any
other country nez perduced. but ye're show
in downright disrespeck to the Scriptures"
Il amt nothin o the kind"
Yes, y'are. an / kin prove IL. Read the
descriptions of the future state of happl-
Eess. Amt i: said tibet the very streets ill
be paved weth gold?"
''Looky here Thad futile; don't We git me
riled. I'll stand patient while yes call me
an ignoramus an repudiationist an an
anarc list. Mebbe I'm wrong in my politics,
ez most any man is A'ble ter be- But don't
ye accuse me o backslidi7'. / won't toler-
ate that cause 1 don't deserve II. All
said about gold was as a money metal;
amt got thing agin 1t as PAWN material"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
A WIFE WHO WAS WISE.
True Story of q Capitol Hill Woman
Who Gould See Into the Future.

True Story of q Capitol Hill Woman
Who Gould See Into the Future.
There is woman living on Capitol Hill
In this town who il she weren't already a
wife deserves to be that to the greatest
financfer on earth, the greatest politician
and tine best all-round fellow. She is q
plump brown-eyed. sunshny sort Of a
woman, who can turn one of her dresses
thirty-seven times and then use it to make
four braEd-new dresses for her two little
girls How she does it nobody knows, put
she does it. for her husband says she does
and he ought to know.
Several mornings ago she was negotiatin
with her husband.
''Wflfe, boy" she said in her most per-
suasive tones, Il want fifty dollars"
angels and ministers of grace defend
us. my onliest only" he exclaimed, pale
with fear. lis that alp
Have you got any more" she smiled
playfully.
mo, my love. that is ALL"
''Tnen fifty will be sufficient for the pres
ent. my dear" she said, for she knew that
Willie meant well enough and was all right
except that he was for Bryan, which was
the only blot on his escutcheon
"Cm-er," he hesitated. where is that
fifteen cents 1 let you have last spring.
Gone, WiH!e;'' and there was a tear in
her tone and a CULVER in Ter lip; gone to
buy food for the children, a bicycle for
you, new span of horses and victoria
for me, 4 cottage by the sea for mamma
ard a few other necessities"
"Cm-er," he continued to hesitate and to
hedge; now listen to me, you insa:iate
and extravagant creature, listen to me
would you rather have fifty now or sixty
when Bryan is elected?"
She extended her hand with superb con.
fidence.
Give me the fifty now, Willie" she said
softly; 'if he's ever elected I'll only Re;
about thirty-one and half" and as Willie
wandered away from home en- route to mis-
office he whistled: Just Tell Them That
She Saw Me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
HIS ExTRAvAGANT HABIT.
The Trials of n Devoted Wife With q
ThOuGhtless husband.

The Trials of n Devoted Wife With .
ThOuEhtless husband.
The white-haired veteran had very
shame-faced look when hiS wife came up
to where he was sitting in front of the
general store. The floor around him was
covered with WRITINGS. He folded up a
big jack-knife and turned his head to avoid
the reproving chances of his helpmate.
Il was too late. want T.! she exclaimed
in tone Of encouragement. Taking
pine shingle from under her shawl she
threw 1t down and said: I've driv cattle
an I've ploughed land, but keepin' track
OF man is WuSs'n anything l ever tried
yit.'
II rely didn't think" he said APOLOGIZE
cally.
Il knowed We wouldn't think. When a
quits dom evything else, seems ter me.
Soon's he once tastes the joys O within
he's satisfied ter go ahead. l put that
single out on the porch an toll yer ex-
ackly where twas. An yet We come on
1T does seem kinder ongrateful in me-"
he answered.
"'Tain't the ongratitude as moves me-
Ye don't think hurried down here weth
that single OWN ter fear tibet ye'd git
ongrateful, do We? 1 knowed what was
gointer happen. 1 knowed thet eff We didn't
hev Aothin' else handy, ye'd do whut ye did
before, regardless Of expense. That's the
third wooden leg we've whitfield up In the
last three months! / don't altogether
blame we fur Within, fur, ez I've said be-
fore, when the habit once takes hold it's
wuss than fever an ager fur sticktn' to
man. But l must say tibet when he's got
a wife thet's willin' ter run 'roun' after
i'm an keep i'm supplied weth material ez
don't cost nothin', fur him ter cut up three
wooden legs, every one Of 'em store-bought,
In three Months, Is downright shif'less."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
A DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLE.

A Political Argument That Led to an
Unexpected Conversion.
Hiram" remarked Mrs. Corntossel, "I've
changed my politics"
Il didn't know We had any 'pinions bout
silver, one way er another!'
Il hewitt got along ez fur ez that. I
amt no free silverer, nor / amt no gold
standarder. But there's one thing I am
from this on. an that's a woman's suf-
frager."
THAT aln't the way you use ter talk,
Mandy
Il know 1t. But I've changed my way O.
thinkin' hull lot in the last week. don't
say ez 1 kin see through all these prob
lens, but ! amt ergoin' ter shirk tryin
hereafter"
What's converted YEP"
THAT talk you an Lem Harkins had last
night convinced me-
why. We want neither of us talkin
bout anythin' excep' the financial question
l don't see how ye kin side weth Lem Har-
kins."
Il don't side weth Lem Harkins An 1
don't side weth you, neither. All / say is
that when l find two men settin' up tell
after midnight, each talkin' on different
sides o the question, an neit her of 'em get
tin convinced, l can't bring myself ter
blieve tibet either one of 'em is smart
enough ter teach me how this here country
orter be run. I've jes' gotter go in an
find 1t out fur myself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

An Old-FashiOned Phrase That Didn'1
Quite Carry Out the Intention.

An Old-FashiOned Phrase That Didn't
Quite Carry Out the Intention.
The stump speaker was doing all that he
could to find out by personal interview
how his candidate stood with the people in
that part of the country. A sense of hos
pitality seemed to make some CT them
tmid about expressing their exact views.
One man who was reported 10 have p great
deal of influence was particularly unwill-
ing to say anything about politics, al
though he attended all the meetings and
listened intently.
You have known the man in whose in
terssts l am speaking for years, haven't
you? said the campaigner.
i've knowed i'm by reputation" was the
reply. We never took turns visitin', nor
traded hosses."
AT the same time you have been In
ter"
Course; when We put a man I'D fur
office. everybody gifts u chance ter hev
purity good look at MIN"
You have watched him while he was in
Office
"Yes; close eZ l could"
And III venture to say you never knew
him to be guilty Of a single undetermined
act"
nothin'."
But there is no room for suspicion"
"Mebbe not. But it seems ter ME thct O
manl start out ez keerful an upright cz
kin be, an the fus' thing ye know, he's
kinder compermisin' wetii his conscience"
But this man is as honest as the day
is long"
II won't dispute that But can't resist
calm yer 'tention ter the way the days
jes' now keeps a-gitlin' shorter an
shorter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Straining Mt q Gnat.


Nicotine" said the mora!ist, sis ter
rible drug"
Il sometimes think that it doesn't hurt
a person who INDUCES in moderation" re-
sponded The Star reporter, who was smok-
ing cigar.
That's the danger OF it. 1t is the more
pernicious because of its many insidious
phases. If had my way I'd abolish every
deaf Of tobacco from the markets. It's a
constant temptation to waste and 1 am
thankful that never squandered my re-
sources in any such way
"Ycu never smoked?"
Never"
Nor chewed?'
Certainly not"
Nor used snuff"
1.-The idea Is prepoSterous!'
Il suppose you must have saved a great
deal Of money, then. These small expenses
count up very rapidly. But of course q
man must invest his money to get as COM
Portable an income as you appear to enjoy.
A friend Of mine was telling me about how
you laid the foundation for your fortune.
1t was small speculation, was it not?'
"Um-yes. 1t was"
Would you mind telling me just how
you managed it?'
'Why, you see, a friend Of mine who
knows all about the market gave me a tin
and 1 bought some stock in the tobacco
trust"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
A POLITICIAN TESTED.
A C0ngrcssman Who Could Not Play
Checkers to Suit Condiments,

Congressman Who Could Not Play
Checkers to Suit Constituents.
"One of the ablest men in Congress will
lose a number of votes in his district in
Georgia" said department clerk to a Star
reporter.
"a friend Of mine wrote me some time
ago that the Judge was safe SO far as his
reelection was concerned, but my friend
visited one of the back counties a few DAYS
ago and found that decided change In
sentiment had come about He asked one
Of the political leaders:
What is the matter with the tudger ,
He amt no good
why what did he ever vote for that
you are not In favor Off
81 dunno
Did he vote against anything YOU
wanted passed% wv
Not as I knows on
The newspapers all speak well of him j,
Newspapers is allus lynn
What Is the matter?
WAL, he coined out here an Tom VII.
kins beat i'm playin checkers Tom kainst
play little bit. an what kim O. a fieeer
kin a man cut in Congress who KANT plav
checkers better'n thetT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
A PLAIN O. ESTION.
He Dfslikcd to Seen. Lngnllant, bu
He Wanted Justice.

He Dfslikcd to Seen. Lngallant, but
He Wanted Justice.
A lawyer of this city was waiting idly In
his office for the election to pass SO that
people might resume their personal wran-
giles once more. He was so glad to see the
young man who entered the room In a hest
tating way that he showed it in his manner
This isn't much Of a case" the young
man said. Il don't know whether 1 ought
TO ask you to busy yourself with anything
SO small"
Sometimes a very lengthy and compli-
Gated piece of litigation will arise from a
hopefully.
Il don't quite see how this affair could
come INTO court; but you will have to be the
Judge OF any such question as that. Last
charming girl. 1 was away on a vacation
and had nothing to do but row her around
In boat all day and teach her how to pick
out the consultations at night. 1 told her 1
thought she was the loveliest being on
earth, and she said she didn't care how
small my salary was and-oh, well, it's the
old story. and there's no use in going over
all the details of romance that fiickered
out. She doesn't speak to me when she
meets me on the street now. and when 1 go
to the house to call. there is never anybody
at home
ut is very sad" the lawyer said; but
don't quite see what you want me to do
about it."
"All that 1 desire from you for the pres
ent Is information. 1 have heard Of breach
OF promise cases where the law is rigorous
and answering in maintaining feminine
rights
The law tries to be thorough in that re-
spect."
We'll, it seems there ought to be two
sides TO every question. I'm not protesting
against anything that tends to discourage
gay Lothario. The law is all right on
that point. And 1 don't mean to imply that
girl hasn't a right to change her mind il
she feels SO disposed. But what l wanted
legally ard morally Tilted unless the girl has
returned the $75 engagement ring he gave
her when they plighted their trothr,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
CURED THE MULE.
A Remedy for Baking That Worked

A Remedy for Baking That Worked
Like q Charm the First Application
Il was riding alorg a mountain road in
eastern Kentucky a few weeks ago." re-
marked travelling sale nan to q Star
reporter. when I saw a mule running
toward me with single tree dangling at
his heels. With great difficulty 1 succeeded
in turning out of his way and he con-
tinued to go down the mountain at q live
ly pace
about a mile further on 1 saw two
front wheels of q spring wagon, and q
short distance away the other wheels and
the wagon box. 1 looked around to see If
the driver had been hurt, but finding no
one drove on.
I'm few minutes I met a man walking
down the road rather hastily. Stranger
he queried, did yo' see a mewl down
thar
Yes
"'Qid he hev a rag over is year"
I didn't see any.
WAL, it's all right 1 reckon ELL stop
when e gifts 1ustered out, an 1 reckon 'e's
cured
What is he cured Of? I asked.
Baikin'. Yo' see heerd tibet q grass
hopper put in tn year O. a boss or mewl
ed cure i'm from balkin', so 1 tied a rag
over tn critters year SO it couldn' git out
cotched grasshopper. put i'm in, an,
stranger, it's tn bes remedy ever seed
TIL mewl didn Civ me time to git In TIL
wagon. 1 never did see a mewl so spright-
ly. I reckon tn hoppers got out now an
I'll go on an cotch tn mewl.'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
FEARED THE WORST.

The Wife Was Getting Better, hut
Prospects Were Gloomy.
How is your wife this morning." asked
a weil-known Washington attorney OF a
brother lawyer, whose wife was ailing.
'The prospects are very gloomy" was
the reply.
lis she SO much worseT
'She was sitting up " hen / left, hut the
doctor gives me no hope. She wont die
from her present ailment, but am afraid
II will break up our home"
"Is her mind affected?"
''It does not seem to be-"
Then, what is the trouble?'
Il don't know, but the doctor said she
would be a new woman within a week. so
I am prepared for the worst"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
WANTS THEM TESTED.
An Old Lady's Shrewd scheme for
DistingnishinK Munhrnoma.

An Old Lady's ShFewd Scheme for
DtstingntshinE Mushrooms.
An old lady applied at an employment
Office for maid.
i want little girl between ten wears
ana fourteen years of age, who is fond
of mushrooms"
Fond of mushrooms?" inquired the en-
ployment agent THAT is something 1
never inquired about Of applicants 1 don't
understand"
We'll. 1 always require it." replied the
old lady. II am very fond of mushrooms
myself. and there are so many mistakes
made. The idea came to me several years
ago. and 1t was a dispensation of Provi-
dence that it did, or / would have been
Killed. l have my maid eat a portion of
all mushrooms brought to the house, be-
fore any are served to me. l have lost
two excellent maids from toadstools during
the past five years, and, Of course, 1 could
not think of taking the chances Of eating
mushrooms unless I have a maid to test
them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
VIEWS OF MRS. JILSON.
Why She Will BE Glad II Bryan II
Elected President.

!
Elected President.
IT think it will be much more interesting
to have Bryan elected than to have Nc
Kinley." said Mrs. Jilson. Il hope he will
get it," she added, as Jilson still remained
buried in his paper and said nothing.
"Why won't you-talk to me about these
thingsT demanded Mrs. Jilson. Il love to
talk politics, and yet you never say any
thing to me about the elections I think
IT'S downright mean, too because you talk
with every man that comes in about how
Mckinley will be elected. and Bryan will
carry New York. and Hobart New Jersey
and Watson the solid south, and dear
knows how much about the situation in
Illinois and Indiana. Still, when I want
to talk you say nothing" and Mrs. Jilson
emphasized her remarks with Mary Eliz-
abeth Tedzle swing OF her head, which
was a warning to Jilson.
well, my DEAR" he began, with show
of Impotence, Il must be polite to people
when they say anything to me; must
you might be polite to your wife" said
Mrs. Jilson, snappishly. You might
answer her. l am sure ! know as much
about politics as the people who talk to
you"
Much more" said Jilson, sen.entiously,
land you don't see all of them. either"
'They always say" continued Mrs. jill
son, that you. being a newspaper man.
people"
That's to give them a basis to bore
me-" interrupted Jilson. 'Pll be glad when
election day settles it and there will be
something else to talk about"
Il hope 1t will be Bryan, though" con-
tinued Mrs. Jilson. with determination,
"even If you are for Mckinley"
''Why?" asked Jilson, with feeble show
of interest.
Because, If Bryan is President there will
be two Vice Presidents, Mr.. Sewall and Mr.
Watson. and that's something we never
had BEFORE" said Mrs. Jilson with undis-
guised pride in her knowledge. II have
talked about it with Mrs. Peters, and she
sayS there never were two Vice Presidents
at the same time, that she could remember,
and she was here before the war. She
said it would be an innovation though
don't see why 1t should be an innovation
instead Of an ina, guration' just because
there were two Vice Presidents. But 1t
would be nice to go to an innovation ball.
just the same. 1 wonder what I'll wear
Dent you think
But Jilscn had fled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

From the Texas Sitter.
Attorney examining witness)-"You say
you saw the shots fired?'
Witness-"Yes, SIR"
How near were you to the scene of the
affray?'
when the first shot was fired was
about ten feet from the shooter"
Ten feet! Well. now, tell the court
where you were when the second shot was
fired"
Il didn't measure the distance"
Speaking approximately, how far should
you say?"
We'll, it Appropriated 10 half q mile"