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The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

Secretary G. A. Hays of the
Board of Trade received a reply
from Mr.. Foster, general manager
of the Southwestern Telephone
Company of this district, and Mr..
Forster writes that he has laid
Mr. Hays letter before the directors
and will await their reply before he
answers as to making reductions
in telephone charges here. In the
event the Southwestern fail to
comply, there stands ready six men
who are ready to take hold of an
independent line and put it in here,
and big scut in rates they will
expect the people to stay with them
on their waring against high prices.
We shall know all about it in a few
days.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

Needs assistance it may be best to
render it promptly, but one should
remember even the most perfect
remedies only when needed The
best and most simple and gentle
remedy is the Syrup OF Figs, manu-
factured by the California Fig
Syrup Company.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

The Paragould Press, a staunch
Democratic paper, is strongly in
favor of government ownership of
railroads. 1t says that jeff Davis
recommended such a thing while a
member of Pierce's cabinet, and
that an examination into the mat
ter discloses the fact that there are
ftty-four countries in which the
government owns, wholly or in part,
their railroad systems, while there
are only eighteen countries in
which these great highways are
owned by private corporations; and
in the latter case only two strong
governments outside the United
States permit private ownership.
We believe in the doctrine, too, and
only fear one thing, that our form
of government is partial bar toit.
If we owned the railroads, all en-
ployes thereon would have to be
disfranchised, or else one set of Of
6cers could forever perpetuate
themselves in power, and unheard
Of corruption ensue, 1t was Bis
marck, the 'Iron Chancellor" who
said that his country would either
have to own the railroads or they
would own it-Germany got the
roads. We have about reached the
same pDint.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
Notice.
To the TEXARKANIAN

To the TEXARKANIAN:
In your issue of the 18th you
made the statement that the COM
mencement exercises would be a
public entertainment. We beg to
state that on account of the small
seating capacity of our hall it
would be impossible to entertain
more than those to whom we have
extended written and verbal in
vitations. Please rectify this and
oblige, 'THE CLASS,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

Wagner's Disenfectant cures all
inflammation of all kinds and germ
diseases. 1t is endorsed by promi
nent men all over Arkansas-in
Texarkand by such men as H. N.
McLain, B. NJ. Foreman, J. G. Ed
wards, J. NJ. Talbot and others.
Buy a 80 cent bottle of any drug
yist or grocerYman, or of Mr.. H. B.
Holman, State Agent, and give it a
trial. 3-25-2w d &w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
State Of Ohio, City of Toledo,

ILuOuO SOltll y
FRANK j, CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm
of f. ]. Cheney & Co., doing bust,
ness in the city of Toledo, county
and state aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub
scribed in my presence, this 9th day
of December, A. D. 1886
SEAL, A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catar Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials, free
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

The tornado, which visited Sher-
man, Texas, did not let up until it
had visited Kansas, Georgia and
Kentucky, killing many and wound.
ing others, besides the great
amount Of property destroyed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce j. NJ.
Carter as a candidate for Prosecuting At
torney for sth Judicial Circuit subject to
The action of the Democratic party
We are authorized to announce. w NJ.
Green as a candidate for Prosecuting AT
torney of the Eighth Judicial Circuit,
subject to the action of the Democratic
marty.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
Hardwood Lumber For Sale.

Oak, ash, hickory or other hard
wood lumber, in any dimension
desired, will be sawed and delivered
to any part of the city at reasonable
prices. Apply to, or address,
w. A. SCOTT & Co.,
9l6 Maple street.
5 s lot TeXarkana, Texas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
RAVANA DOTS.

Dots are scarce this morning.
The election passed off quiet and
some one or more is left out in the
cold while some are the lucky ones,
we feel that we will be satisfied with
the ticket when we hear from the
returns. We have had d fine season,
crops are looking well and in fine
shape. The health of our COM
munity on an average is good, busi-
ness rather dull, but we hope for
better times and while we live in
hope, yet we should feel thankful
that we are in every way as well off
as what we are.
No special news around Ravana,
except it keeps moving aud expects
to be recognized as a village of note.
Yours till leone again,
FLINT.
Ravana, Ark, May 18th '96.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

The railroads have until January,
1898, to comply with the statute
compelling them to supply their
freight cars with air brakes and au-
tomato cOuplers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congressman.

We are authorized to announce IhoS.
C. McRae as a candidate for Congressman
from the Third Congressional DlstIlct ol
Arkansas. subject to the action of the
Democratic Congressional Convention.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

1t begins to look now as though
the O. NJ. Roberts boom for Gov
ernor of Texas will have to be put
in alcohol to keep until the state
convention meets. s.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

The silver men are still on top
and will remain there until the
crime of 1878 is wiped out by the
ballot box.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

Pure blood is the safeguard of
health. Keep your blood pure, rich
and full of vitality by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and you will not need
to fear the attacks of disease.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

EThe appropriations of the pres
ent Congress will exceeds 81, 100, ,OOO,-
900, Whenever the Republicans
are in the majority the public funds
are dealt out with lavish hands.
There is no reason to apprehend
that a surplus will ever accumulate
in the national treasury under a
Republican administration, -Ex.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

It has been several days since we
have heard Clevelands name mem
toned for a third term.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

Magnolia, Arkansas, has a stock
law, and it is nothing but village.
Comment is not necessary,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

They are discussing in the large
cities what disposition to make of
the "scorcher." We think he would
keep until next winter, and then
we could thaw out by him.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, con-
stipation, jaundice, sick headache,
biliousness. 25c. q
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
Much in Little

Is especially true of Hoods Pills, for no medi-
cine ever contained so great curative power in
so small space. They are a whole medicine
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
RATES.

Daily. per month by carrier.........S -
Daily. Six months by mail, in advance %
Daily. one year by mail, in advance. ~
Weekly. one year by mail. in advance l 90
Weekly. six months, in ADVANCE. 80
An communication should be addressed
10 The TEXARKANIAN.
The Daily and Weekly TEXARKANIAN are
entered at the postoifice at TeXarkana as
second class mail matter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19

sick headache jaundice, constipation, etc. 25e
The only Pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparills.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
Ioods

chest, always ready, al
ways efficient, always sat
iSfaetOry; prevent a cold
or fever. cure all liver ills.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
If you would have your lamp give nice bright IghI
USE EUPI0N OIL.

EUPON double process refined OIL non-explosive ana N @
B safe and be eXceed for illumination Inferior Oh 0T
times sold for EUPION always ask dealer for EUPoN 0
and take other ..uty
In the results boil your burner and WICK @
a month ,..ish
Genuine EUPION OIL be bought from the following u'@
TeXarkana:
Whittemore Welcome Smith Drug Company, oscar l"''
p. $. Ramseur, Chatheld Bufrman, IT, blow hdw Co.
Gate City Grocery Company Joseph McShane, IoGmTh M y mThnt
John p Kline, Wells, IT, - iiNmiIn
l.. A. PatiIo D. H. Niu"""
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-19
WHEN NATURE

Ravana, Ark, May 18th '96.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
His One Great Trouble.

An old, bcrdidden fisherman nj a FASH
ionable watering place was frequently
visited during his last illness by kind
hearted Clergyman who wore one Of
those close fitting clerical vests which
button behind.
The Clergyman saw the near approach
Of death one day in the old mans face
and asked if his mind was perfectly ut
ease.
100 aye; I'm a. rich, came the fec
BILE reply.
You are sure there is nothing trou-
bling you? Do not be afraid to tell me- "
The old man seemed 10 hesitate, and
at length, with faint return Of ANNA
tion, said: "Weel, there's Just ane thing
that troubles me, but I dinna like to
speak OF"
believe me, ! am most anxious to
comfort you," replied the clergyman.
"Tell me what it is that troubles and
perplexes you"
'Weel, sir, it's just like this" said
the cid man eagerly. II Gamma for the
life o. me max GOT hoo ye manage the
get intae that wcstcoat. London Tit
Bits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
CnriyIc's Dogrcsiness.

Carlyle's dogged Scotch unsymra-
thetic pcrsistency in measuring every
thing by his own ideas was ssrsitly
deepened by a story which Huxley told
me of their mutual relations. Carlyle
and he were for lors coed friends. lu.
bad serious difference ca The evolution
question IL the early stages of the con-
froveEy. Their personal iEtcrcourse
ceased in consequence. After an inter.
val Of many years Huxley h.urcn ned O.
see the Sco;cilman crossing tie street la
London. ard, thinking that bygoDos
might be lygones. went up 10 him and
spoke to him
Carlyle did not 81 fast recognize him,
but when he had made on; who IL was
be at once said with his Scotch twans
rs though lac were continuing tho last
conversation Of years ago: You're Hulk
Icy, are you! You're the man tina. s
trying 10 persuade Us all tina: we're the
children of apes, while / am saying
that the grea; thing we've really got Ca
10 is To make Ourselves T. much unlike
apes a possible. Huxley, who had hop
cd that the weather OF politics nigh;
have been admitted for the sake of
peace. soon found that the best thing he
could do was 10 retreat and return %
their tacit agreement to differ. Mine.
teenth Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
Stree. Los I7an-y.

The golf stocking has met with aston
isbing success in this country, and the
gent. man who introduced IL il regarded
as a public benof3ctur ly those young
men who cannot boast Of much develop
incDt of the calf But the rage for golf
stockings in civilized communities H.
not q circumstance 60 what occurred in
Chicago the other day among a party Of
30 full blooied Sioux who stopped OF
in that city Tor a. few hours. All az Chi.
cago's most boosted sights were regarded
by them with phlcgiEatic indifference.
but when these uDtuiorcd children If
the forest and prairie boheld a Job ID,
Of golf stockings they INDUCED in war
dance ard exhibited their joy in various
other ways st. Louis Globc-Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

ground there Is "a stage OF bamboo, which
forms the floor. There Is only room for
the girl to sit or lie down in n crouched
position On tie bamboo platform, and her
fec. arc never allowed to tcicb &c ground
all the time she Is confined in tic cage.
Great marriage feasts arc provided for
these girls when they arc tai-cn out of the
cages.
Wives arc purchased with shell money
and arc often married ut very early age
en- Duke Of Yo-i. island. Wien Il nl=n
nlarTics second wiic, after the death of
the first, the female relatives ef the dead
vile gather together and are permitted to
90 as much damage to his property - they
can. a man may have US Ei.ny wives IS be
can purchase, but If lie c1urot affa-ti to
buy one and his credit j. low nc may
have To remain single.
In Tunis 10 woman that Is not f.t l.
considered fDcd looking. In order to
reach the necessary siancnr! of adirosIty
the maid Will pat Llnclc- around brr arm
and feed herself up Gnti they arc tight tn
tho flesh. Her husband does not soc her
till after the marriage ccrunory.
As In IuBis, 50 in Msrocco--;he sslec-
ton If the bride is left 10 the mother or
soE:e female relative. Few sights In Ma
rocco are more queer than n wedding such
as that described by stephen Bors.si An
ola Sudan woman led u white mule carry
ing large box, like . pigeon house. 20 the
home Of the bride. The box was taken
into the house, the bride got into It, and
thc old woman staggered under its weight
bacs. to tie mule IL was then bedeclzed
by young girls with Spanish brocaies and
Fee silk, while the brides sister attached
bangles anklets and pearls to the corners.
A procession was formed, tic lights In
the BRIDES house were o.-tinguished rs q
token OF sor-ow at her departure. and the
procession moved away to the refrain Of a
wedding march, while from the house tops
women yelled, "To, 70, 70, yc. ye, ye, ye,
yo! On reaching the bridegroom's house
the box WAS carried inside and the bride
arranged on divan, 50 that she might
Present the most attractive appearance
possible On the entrance of the husband,
who would s., her face for the first time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

cause the majority of big sicknesses. are
the trivial arrangements of the digestion
that most people pay no heed to. Good
digestion feeds and builds up man bad
digestion starves him in every tissue.
muscle, nerve-fber, and brain-cell.
Bad digestion leads to consumptiou.
blood and skin diseases, and nervous ex.
haustion and p-ostration. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery corrects all
disorders of the digestion, invisorates the
liver ard prevents and cures consurnp-
ton, blood and skin diseases, and uerv-
OBS troubles. 1t is the great blocd-,naker.
fiesh-builder, and nerve tonic Druggists
sell it and have nothing else "iust as
good"
icai Discovery trial, ," writes Miss c. III Malette
OF Houston, Harris Co., Texas, land it has com
petely cured me of very serious and obstinate dis
orders III which the hearts action was Unmarried
took it for two weeks. began to experience
Lsss discomfort rom my illness. after about the
several days after was surprised to find tina. /
was actually better. Two weeks having passed
elr,r s;HRpi0m had GIsapbscred."
The man or woman who neglects coli
stipation is storing up in the system a
store OF disorders that will eliminate in
some serious and possibly fatal malady.
Dr.. Pierce'3 Pleasant Pellets are a safe,
sure, speedy and permanent cure for con-
stipation. One little Pellet" is gentle
laxative, and two mild catfartic. They
never grippe. Druggists sell them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

OF Ireland simulated capture Is said to be
still part of the marriage ceremony, while
in Wales we have it on the authority of
Professor Rhys that quasi capture obtains.
Once, when a boy, he assisted at one of
these entertaining functions. He arrived
at the BRIDES house early, and the door
was locked and barred, and preparations
were made 20 resist attack. When the
bridegroom appeared, admittanco WAS re-
fused, and a long paricy, conducted in
verse, ensued between the father and his
would DO SON law. AT last he was per-
mitted to enter, but no bride was to be
found. She had been disguised by her
friends SO efectUally that she was urrcc
ognizable. Leaving the house later FOR the
church, the road at some distance forked.
and the bride and her father carefully took
the wrong road in an attempt 70 escape,
but the friends of the bridegroom we're on
the alert and speedily brought them back.
Pretty much the same description Is
given by George Sand Of a wedding in
provincial France. Tho bride ard her
friends, we are told, shut themselves up
in the house ana barricade it, in view Of
the coming CT the man who would carry
her of to another rooftree When he ar
riycs, ;.3DlictaIce is summary refused,
and lie uses every artifico known to diDlo-
macy to induce them tn LET him IL. He
assures them that be and his friends are
weary pilgrims or that they seek refuge
from the police, who are on their track.
But the wary defenders see through the
rUse, and there seems nothing iOr it but
to attempt to take the place by storm.
Pistol shots are fired. The door is ham,
mered vigorously. Men shout, women
scream, and confusion roiyns supreme.
But still the defenders hold on until Gt
last the attacking party announce that
they have brought husband and presents
for the bride. On this they are admitted,
when the fight begins anew for the pos
session of the hearth, in which the BRIDE
groom is naturally and necessarily victori-
GUS The bride is his, and the marriage
ceremony is proce edsd with.
In parts OF Germany, again, the capture
of the bride has to be elIcc.ed before she Is
finally won
A race for wife is among the CON-
monest forms of n survival CT the system
of marriage by capture. 1t IS to lie seen
in Lapland, where the maiden Is not asked
to say yes or No TO the suiror, hut
with her friends goes TO an open space and
plays the part Of Atalautl- Ii she loves or
is anxious to marry, the young man will
not lose an undue quantity of breath ere
he catches her.
Among the kirghis, in central Asia. IL
y the custom, according to Eugene Schuy-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

Ter, to place tho bride. n-:isod With for
midabie whip, on n feet horse. She IL
then pursued by the young men who
aspire to her hand. hut 10 she ercS no. iilo
tho one who gets nearest tn or closes with
her shc uses the whip ON him Es incrci-
lessly as she has used IL 10 urge her AMI
NAL forward, md IL Is pretty safe to Ere
dict that the man who captures her Is the
man for whom she cares most.
Fo- wa1ton cruelty in tho capture Of n
bride VIC must % to Greenland. Thcro
We find something moro thnn simulated
violence In the method Of capture and tho
means by which the girl Is retained DR..
Manson, In his account Of his Journey
Across Greenland" SAYS that on the
west cost marriage nowadays roughly
follows the lines Of marriage In Europe,
but on the ecs. coast old customs prevail
A man, having made up his mind 10 take
TO himself wife. goes to the tent of n
family one Of whose girl members meets
his views, catches her by the hair ar IN
some other equally rude way ard drags
her forth to his home. He there presents
her with bucket or some useful domestic
utensil, and the ceremony Is complete.
For marriage purposes the people of the
New Eritain group arc divided into two
ClstScSS VI ulNlsioESL NJ
q woman of his own class. To do 50
would bring instant destruction upon tic
woman, and. if not Immediate death 20 tho
man, his life would never be sec1rc.
Preparations for marriage axe various.
On Duke OF Yori; island initiation into
the secret society which is called Dukduk
seems sufficient preparation, though not
absolutely necessary 70 marriage. for Tie
boys, and there appears to be To nccsilul
preparation for the girls.
On New Ireland some girls wca- n
fringe across their shoulders until they
are marriageable. These are the poorer
class. Others are put into cages, In which
they remain four CT five years without be-
ing allowed to go outside the house. in
which they nre conircd. These cages are
conical structures. about or s feet in
height and about 10 or IL feet in circam-
ference at tie bottom and for about 1 feet
from the ground, where they taper Of TO n
point ut the top. They are made of the
broad leaves of tie pendants tres scwed
quite close together, so that no iigh. ard
very little air can enter. On one side IL
an opening which Is closed by double
door Of plated cocoanut tree ana pandanas
tree leaves. About three feet from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
Publication Notice.
sTATztF IiLiH1Is, j,s
R1;E ..LArDCcus-g.

ROE isI.rnCous-r. ,'s
In he Circuit court. September term, a. D
l3S.
Nv Sturgeon W. Patrick Gregg Borgess., in
Chan cry.
In IIyit ~ the ron-res.dence o: Patrick
G-egy Hoypeas. the ahoyo defendant, That IL
pisce II residerra IL unknown aud that 4; Oh due
ard dill 2 ~ inquiry can notbe escertained, having
been cd IN the cierk's oIlae OF Inc circG;t
cJnIt - said county, notice g therefore here
By gwen 20 Toe sal; Z 'n-resldrit defendant,
that The complainant FLED his bill Of com.
ID lint in the said court on tine ctencery rise
thereof on ne 18TH dsy OF August. a. u. 1es8,
and tn. eGnmons was isGned thereon out Of
raid court whtrein said suit ia now penaing.
retuinable Cn the tirrt Msndsy in the month II
Jsnuacy next, ~ i BY law required
Nov, unless you, the said non-Tcsieent de
feniant above named, Patrick Gr,gg Bog
gees, shall personally be and appear before
the seid Circuit: court On the Fret day o, tie
next tern thereof. TO be holden al RocE i9la1i /.
n Gnt for sait: county, On the flrst Monday IL
Janua-y next. and plead, answer or GeinuT
the sail compliments btl "fcomplGtnt, the
ane arr the matters therein CHARGED and stated
will, DC taken a. confessed and 2 decree entered
gaiDst Jou according 10 the prayer of said Dill.
GEORGE W. GAkB.s, lera.
Rocs Iaiani, H., Sept. a8, 1850
STUEaEos q MARSHALL, Compartments soliai'ort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
The Discovery saved an TAR.

q. Caillouette. druggist. Beavers
vile. ILL.,, says: To DIR. Kings New
Discovery | owe my life. Was taken
with la grippe and tried all the ply
sicisns for miles about. but Of nc
avail. and was given up and told
could not live. Having DIR. Kings
New Discovery in nay store. I sen;
for bottle and began its use. and
from the first dose began TO get bet.
ter, and af:er using three bottles was
up and about again. II Is worth II.
weight in gold. We won't keep store
or house without it," Get . free
trial at Har,z & Ullemeyers drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
JENNY tiNp's DEBUT.
Never Has n Y's.nsa Donna 81 Charmed an
American iuiirat-.


Hon. a. Oakley Hall writes 81 when
Jenny LIND SsHg In Castle Garden"
fo- The L-dics' Home Journal. OF her
first appcaIanco-ho- fret song--is:
America ard the Unprecedented ci;h.-
eias:n she aronscd Mr.. Hall entertain.
ingiy and graphically wriics: "iiark to
the voice! IL Il beginning tho ls.t bar
of 'Cas;a Diva, from Norma The 81
lence in the audience il intense. she
has sang only a few bars Of the match
less cavat.na before all music lovers
recognize that while other artists have
eldeavo7ed - make something out Ct
'Casta Diva. Jenny Lind il cmboiyirg
II. There is the gradual growth of sos
tenuto. then rhy ;hmic ubdula;ing. now
high notes. as triumphs Of pure express
sion. and no: 81 merely physical marvel,
and finally birdlike ecstasy @. trills. Be-
fore her is an abyss 81 hush, into which
she pours that voice, the very soul Of
song. She ceases, and timidly-not
prou6ly-bows and is retiring when the
audience, not content with maxim, tho
usual American demand fer an encore,
arises en- rassc. and repeats with foar-
fold energy and spirit the almost frantic
demonstration with which it greeted
Jenny Lind upon her entrance. The au-
dience is literally wild. Never has a
singer so stirred her listeners before. The
thuuderous applause keeps up for many
minutes, until the audience sccrs cx.
haustcd.
"Trained musicians are praising the
fuency and precision Of Jenny's chro.
matte scales. One is emphasizing what
he terms the inspired vitality Of Lind
voice, and the unanimous verdict seems
TO be that never were heard in concert
room sweetor tones. Even white haired
veterans, who have listened TO Malibran
and her sister Viardot, or to Grisi. OF
TO Adelaide kemblc. all pronounce Jon.
ny Lind the superior Of those old time
song angels in realms consccra;ed by
Saint Cecii;an