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The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Poor boys who have to labor hard
for means on which to subsist, Of
ten envy the imaginary luxuries and
good times of boys who spend their
time and all they have and are, in
loafng and indulging in idleness
and cigarette smoking; not stopping
to think that all our torefathers
who have made a name and rec
ord for goodness and usefulness
were once boys who were accustom-
ed to privations and toll, and the
boy who appears to have such a
good time now is seldom heard OF in
after years, especially in the history
of his country.-Ex.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Hurrah for Governor-elect Dan
W. Jones. In an interview the
other day, he stated that in his
Forthcoming message to the Legis-
lature he will recommend the con-
struction of state railroad, to be
built by convicts and operated by
the state. He maintains that such
plan is possible and practicable,
and declares it as his belief that he
could build two trunk lines, one
north and south and the other east
aud west on an appropriation of
100000. Governor-elect Jones'
message will be awaited with con-
siderable interest.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
Local Holiday Tickets.

On Dec, oath, 25th, 3lst and Jan.
1st the Iron Mountain route will
sell local tickets a distance of 200
miles at one and one-third fare for
the round trip. Tickets good for
return until Jan. 4th 1897.
G. E. SwINDELL,
Ticket Agent.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

James Creelman has cabled the
New York Journal from Madrid,
Spain, to the effect that the mon
archy in that country is in a totter-
ing condition and doomed unless the
United States quickly solves the Gu
ban question. 1t is not only bank
rupt, but there is discomfort and
mutterings of a revolution that
may change that country into a re-
public.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
THE MODERN MOTHER.

Has found that her little ones are
improved by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need of the laxative
effect of a gentle remedy than by
any other, and that it is more ac-
ceptable to them. Children enjoy
it and it benefits them. The true
remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
$100 Reward 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that
science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only pos
tive cure known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh, being a constitu-
tional disease, requires constitu-
tlonal treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the dis
ease and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers that they Of
fer one hundred dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials. Address
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
ReS~ Sold by druggists, 75c,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

The winners of the prizes given
away at the Handy Kitchen are the
ones who hold the following num-
bers:
First prize, number 45,
Second prize, number 81.
Third prize, number 10.
Fourth prize, number 1874,
Fifth prize, number 27.
HANDY KITCHEN,
7. A. CHIC, Prop,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Senator Wolcott is the right sort
of officer. He is preparing a bill to
call an international monetary con-
terence in the interest of silver. If
there is a grain of sense left in the
craniums of Republican leaders,
they will accept Mr.. Wolcott's bill,
and let the conference convene at
a very early day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
CITY ORDINANCE.

An ordinance to amend an ordi-
nance entitled, "An ordinance to
establish the fees and compensa.
tion of officers Of the City of Tex
arkana, Arkansas"
BE it enacted by the council of
the City of Texarkana, Arkansas.
SEC. |. That section four of an
ordinance entitled, "An ordinance
to establish the fees and compeusa-
ton Of officers Of the city Of Texar.
kama" passed April 9th, 1887, be
amended so as to read as follows,
viz; The City Marshal shall receive
for his services the fees allowed by
law, and for his services as collec-
tor he shall receive Eve per cent, on
all sums Of money collected by hun
and paid into the city treasury ex-
cept for money collected for saloon
license, he shall receive two per
cent, when collected and paid into
the city treasury, and he shall be
allowed one dollar for attending
each council meeting,
SEC, 2, That all ordinances and
parts Of ordinances In conflict with
this ordinance are hereby repealed,
and that this ordinance take effect
and be In force from after It's pas
sage,
STATE or ARKANSAS, J
COUNTY or MILLER,
Cry ot TExARkANA
|, j. Y, Murphy Recorder within
and Tor the City Of Texarkana,
Arkansas, do hereby certify that
the above foregoing ordinance was
duly and regularly passed by the
council Of the foresaId city on the
22nd day Of December, 1906, the
same being regular session Of said
council,
In witness whereof hereunto set
my hand aud cause the seal of said
city TO be affixed
This the 23rd day Of Dec 1896,
,e-eNl j, 4, MURPHY,
SEAL Recorder
7 49,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Bryan is reported as dissatisfied
with his lecture manager, although
an immense throng heard him in his
first effort at Atlanta, Ga. He had
better act sensibly and go ahead
and earn that $780, 900 for fifty lee
turas
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Parents wishing their children
taught music should send to teach.
ers who are here to stay, Prof.
and Mrs, T, Il, McCann, teachers
of violin, mandolin, piano and vo-
cal For terms, etc, call on or ad-
dress 7, E, MCCAIN, 4l3 Walnu
street. tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Only few days until our Arkan-
sas Legislature will be grinding out
new laws. Some few papers are
making sport of the friendly advice
offered by the press of the state.
AS rehectors of public opinion, most
of the advice given has been whole
some and proper, Judging from the
many foolish bills introduced gen.
orally, many of the legislators need
an adviser or guardian.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
Ticket Agent.

Reader, if you are in need of lum
Der, ]. L, Whatley can supply your
wants, and at lower prices than
anybody else in the city, Be sure
to get his prices before buying.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

The finest of all kinds of fresh
meats, fish and game, are to be
found at W, D. Hobgood's State
Line market, near postoflice, and
Broad street market (Morrows's old
stand. lilo.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

The ice palace at st. Paul, Mimi,
for 1897, promises to outstrip in
beauty and cost any former struc-
ture Of the kind, More than 10, 900
tons Of ice will be used, at a cost of
81. 600.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
BALDWIN, Melville Company, at the
Opera House Next Week at
10. 20 and 80 cents,

A treat is in store for theatre2go-
ers and the public in generally, at
Texarkana. The Badwin--M
Company, undoubtedly the strong
est repertoire organization on the
road, playing at popular prices,
will open an engagement of three
nights and two matinees, on Mon
day night next. "THE BLACK
FLAG" great comedy bill will be
the opening piece, A change of
bill will be given each performance.
Matinees will be given on Tuesday
and Wednesday afternoon. Night
prices 10, 20 and 80 cents; matinee
prices 10 and 20 cents. Ladies will
be admitted free on Monday night,
if accompanied by person with a
paid 30 cent ticket. See list of
plays advertised in another column.
Seats on sale Saturday morning.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

1t is now asserted by DR.. Carpen-
ter, a German explorer, that the
recent elections in the United
States we're largely influenced by
English subsidies. This is but the
assertion of a fact of which every
advocate of free silver has long
been convinced, English moral and
substantial aid played no little part
in the Presidential election and its
results.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

The latest thing In the city are
those excellent hot drinks, at the
Palace Drug Store 90 there aud
try a cup OF hot soda, chocolate,
coffee or beef tea, 1916,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

utos reading would
mako mo almost wild,
there were pulling and
drawing sensations In
my legs all the time,
40 that | could not ait
still In this condls
tlon ! began taking
Dr. Miles Restorative
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
Don't Hold Your Girl"

Responsible for refusing you if you
give her poor picture of yourself,
but get some good ones taken at
Burdsals Gallery.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

We Always give our customers
the best the market affords, full
weights and prompt attention.
HUDDLEsToN Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

ltyou want a good, warm fire,
with no SCOT or smoke, we have the
fuel, for you-hrst.class coke, We
also keep charcoal. Call on or ad-
dress
TExARKANA GAS q E, LII. Co.,
II "a 210 State Line Avenue,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

House, sign and decorative paint
ing. All class OF work at cores
ponding prices.
12-13 F. l. CHURCH, Painter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Norvine aud its effect was simply wona
dertul heartily commend your remedles,s
Df, Miles Remedies arc sold by all drug.
gists under positive guarantee, flrst bottle
benefits or money refunded, Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free 10 oil applicants
DK MILES MEDICAL %. nlhkarA Ind.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

]. S. Ragland will take your sub
scriptions for all the leading news
papers and magazines, at the pub
hshers' prices. Those who wish to
renew their subscription please
call. 11-16-2w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Attention, Ladies.-I am prepar-
ed to do all kinds of dress making,
and guarantee satisfaction; was
formerly with the noted Paris Cloak
and Suit Co., on Fifth Avenue, New
York City. Give me a trial.
MRS. j. SPITzBERG,
lib. 300 Maple st.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

! have the noted Peavy shingle
for sale, Enquire at the Railroad
Mems Store,
l2-3- w, ID, WELCOME
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Use Browns Iron Tonic and gain
flesh. Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Do not forget that The TExAR-
KANIAN is the proper place to get
your job printing done.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Buy your groceries where you can
get them the cheapest, Just look
lSlbs granulated sugar for $1.O0;
Arbuekle coffee 20 cents per pack
age,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Fine boneIess hams, Just received
at Huddleston Bros. meat market.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Fire works-whistling devils,
bombs, fire crackers, Roman can
dies, cannon crackers, etc.
S. NJ. RAGLAND.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Moth balls at the Parlor Drug
store, 1Oc pound.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
RATES.

Daily, per month by carrier. IS
Daily, six months by mail, In advance 90
Daily, one year by mail, In advance. Z 9
Weekly, one year by mail, in advance 90
Weekly, six months, In ADVANCE" 30
All communications should be addressed
20 THE TENARKANIAN.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Received a large shipment of Cal.
ifornia Fruits at Raglands.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
J. WELooME

Joe MeShane Is headquarters for
fresh oysters and celery. 1912.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

For constipation use Browns Iron
Tonic. Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Mayher's Palace Bar is the leader
in the city for fine drinks. 12-tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

Best seml-anthraclte coal, for
sale by the Texarkana Ice Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
Reduced Prices.

Special rates to hotels and board
ing houses. We only handle the best
of stock, as usual.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29
Shingles for Sale.

", II, WELLs n Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-29

case, Ia cured, II Ia not surprising
that ho should publish the fact for tho
0enoht OF others, Rev j, II Smith, iOib
Fulton &c., Baltimore, Md wrtesl "lor
years | suffered from severe form OF heart
disease, used DR., Miles New Heart Cure,
and my heart is now In good condition.
Recently, other Affections came upon me.
There was humming, painful sensations ON
top and back OF my head, Fifteen min.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-03

their home markets. Our farmers will
find that the same amount of gold In
Europe will buy the same amount OF
who"t. corn. tobacco. and Gotten that II
u",s now, but they viii have TO receive
pay In money whose value will be OF
continual huctuation. which huctuauon
the stoickccper will take good care TO
guard himself against by larger proiits
when hc buys With this condition q the
foreign tradc. and the ABILITY Of large
part OF our home consumers materially
ioescncd ! think he will ue worse Oh
than at present
'our manufacturers confronted WIN
ttc risk OF n dcprcciating currency. addeu
to an the other natural risks OF busl-
ness. will either have 10 make larger
profit sim further increasing tho expense
O. living 90 the consumer or else with
dlaw 10 a large extent their capital from
business. thus making il harder for labor
% lind employment. I am certain. from
observation. that since the threat 10
change the standard Of value has as
sumod prominence sufficient 10 attract
attention. thCrc has been continual
withdrawal Of money from business. and
am convinced. that cnce established,
the certainty Of manufacturing gold rs
the standard. that tins money would
both M home and from abroad, at
once Doc put In the channels q trade.
producing n revival Of business TO the
great benefit Of all cur people"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-03

Women are accused Of not reading the
newspapers remarked a man recently.
but l-have noUfed that. at least on the
cars, they read them much more than
wrs formerly the clse. on my daily ride
INTO town from suburban village / no.
uce that tho women who chance 10 De
on the train are almost, without cxcop-
ton. reading q morning paper ass eagerly
as the mon. At summer resort where
J have spent ioW weeks too. ! noticed
inc news stand Was much pa.r0nized bv
the women OF the place. IT.. as they saw.
magazines have got 90 yield 10 the grow
ing demand and the better sunplv of
newspapers, women are going 10 help in
the revolution as much as men"
All OF which does not accord with
Frances Willard observations. who said
recently talking on the subject. ..lvo-
men are set of p1ssvities on that subj
Ject as a class and added: 81 am never
more annoyed for my sect than when
the newspaper boy goes trottlng Through
az full speed If De finds the car contains
CHIEFLY women. never dreaming thar fb.,,
may want paper. / clutch his slaevo
win vim and buy one of every VARIETY
ne has, and ask him what he is tbiniri,e.
ABOUT 10 lose patronage In that wav. Cos
sip IS nothing but small news. the niekois
pennies, and dimes. while the ncv,e,a.r,,,.
deals In dollars and VS. and *. eo r.
"idens the mind more 10 read the nou,s-
papers than 10 gossip about the neigb-
DORIS. New York Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-03

the carly inhabitants OF the north OF CEN
traI icurope were men of rare physical
Gifts as their domination OF all OF East
ern Europe subsequently shows. The
I.ombards who overran Italy. were moth
ing hut the long boards OF Germany.
whose names were given them from their
faces with hairy appearance. IL is said
that until the eighth century the popes
wore boards. when, TO distinguish him
from the Eastern priests, Leo III. inau-
guratcd the smooth race.
From time TO time the fashion Of boards
shifted In Europe but at the present time
most countries favor either a beard or
moustache. Many Of the monarchs are
whiskered either with the pointed style
Of the Russian Emperor. the flowing side
whiskors of Franz Joseph. the moustache
Of Fmneror William or the round and
lancer cron Of the Sultan Abdul Hamid.
some magnificent boards are found among
the clergy Of Constantinople and among
the Russians.
II is singular that tho only bearded peo-
pie are those of the Caucasian stock. The
Chinaman has small excuse FOR whiskers.
The American Indian studiously plucks
out any few hairs that he may find on his
fact The negro is not given the luxurious
whiskors possessed by MS noiehbor, whose
Of Africa. The perfection OF whiskers
M the present time f. still I'm tho far east
Of Europe. for while the west in America
IS running to boards. the fine dignity of
the Orient IS not approached by the care
lessncss which Is so largely responsible
for the chin covering Of the Kansas Popu-
list.
Whiskers I'm this country seem 10 be not
the survival Of religious or philOsophi-
cal turn OF mind. but rather an accident
that sprung ND from the remoteness of
the barber shop. When the pioneers fol-
lowed their OK wagons across the broad
prairies they permitted their unkempt
hair 10 chase itself down their backs and
over their necktics because they had no
means of getting 10 of except as ii was
removed occasionally by n bad Indian.
Gradually what had come from neglect
grew 10 be "a fashion. and when SUCH
men as Buffalo Bill and others I'm imita-
ton came forth from the West with long
hair tho thing got a fashionable grip
among the pseudo bad mcn. and it has
been popular ever since.
in Russia or Persia or India tho long
beard has grace. Tn western America II
has q nccligcc air that does not command
the pattern. n is too suggestive Of hav-
ing been turned ont in The fall 10 rustic
for itself" as the cowman OF the plains
says and Of having slept in the leaves too
often during it's retirement for ciyiliza-
tion. n Is too redoleut of tobacco and too
near akin 10 the wild goats Of the noun
tains 10 is i'm no wise patriarchai. il is
the offspring OF the Orient. but Ike wild
horses Of the plains another offspring of
the far east. Of Arabia and the steppes.
# has oegoncrated toward the primitive
tNno.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-03
s,crr,TAND moDnRN Boards.
The west Has No Monopoly of Ionl
Hair and Nhiskers.

II Is common. nevertheless mis-
taken. notion that whiskers are native
n the Western States. The student VIII
find however. that whiskers, like many
another thing. came out Of the East. says
the pittsburg Times. and followed the
destiny of civilization westward through
many centuries. one Of the first faces
that is presented to the youthful mind
Is that of Moses. the ancient law-giver
with his graceful beard while the precious
ointments that flowed down Aaron's
beard and 10 the skirts Of his garments
have been sung in psalm and in the litera-
ture OF church and fraternity. Among
the Hebrews the beard In early days was
cultivated carefully. as IL was in india
and Is TO fnis day. Magnificent and luxu-
RANT boards characterize most of the
pictures of the ancients. Throughout the
orient some Of the finest specimens Of
human manhood are the bearded patri-
archs of the Armenian and other old
churches. Some OF the old histories say
that the Greeks who wore boards dis
continued the practice only In war. when
their enemies used the whskers as sort
OF n graphing hold. 10 the discontinue
Of the men with the hair on their faces.
The Greeks accepted the beard as a
symbol OF wisdom. and the philosophers
cultivated the most abundant growth pos
sible. Samson thought II a source of
strength. and while he mistook the effect
for the cause. II is likely that physical
strength and vigorous growth OF the
heard are frequently found together. Ger
tainly the ancient bearded Germans or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-03

NEW YORK. Nov 2.-Koscius,,o e.
military called "kuz, the boss coat In
Tie Central Park mcnagerie. Is I'm n nr 80
carious condition. His stomach is Uned
with an An erican flag. and the question
mat puzzles the animals keeper IS "Nijl
II agree with him2'
saturday afternoon small bow saun-
tered past the goat enclosure with an
American fog. upon which was the pic
ture Of William j. Bryan. The vouthfui
Joker dropped one end Of the flag over
the wire fence and shook Il IN the face
Of the sedfte Nr kosciusko. "Kuz' cved
the tempting bait s1spici0uslv. and then
nibbied slowly at one corner OF IN Tho
stars and the field ~ blue soon disan-
peared In the munching jaws OF "Kuz "
He stopped for moment gurcled CON
tentedly. and gave a last and decisive
gulp. The boy who had held the Gag
looked M his empty hand "a second. and
realizinC that De would never AGAIN Soc
that particular flag. saunterad further on.
with the remark 10 a TINY maid who had
watched The affair. We'll / guess n aoqt
can stand anything. What DO you think.
siss?"
Director Smith says he doesn't know.
Whether Ia treat "<uz" for blood poison
Ing or not.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-03

said g. he Preparing TO Fix" Things in
Alexandria County.

Alexandria County.
Members Of tie Citizens League. q
Alexandria county. which has for its OBJ
jet tie restoration and preservation of
law and order ana good morals in the
community across the Potomac, claim TO
have knowledge that several prominent
members Of The gambling fraternity Of
Alexandria city and county have for the
past week or so. been IN consultation
with rnc political irickstors of the coun-
o.. with the ostcnsible purpose Of fixing
things az The approaching election. The
members assert chat not satisfied with
their present violation OF the law in the
conduct Of their poOl-rooms and gam
bling dons. the sports are laying their
plans 10 defeat n fair ballot and honest
count election day.
But the representatives Of the Citizens
League assert that this state Of affairs
viii not be tolerated in the Eighth con-
grcssional district They say there is
limit o. human endurance. even If the
Alexandria gamblers do not recognize
the fact. and that prompt steps will be
taken by the good citizens of tho COM
munity. not only TO prosecute them for
their Interference with an honest ballot.
f such Interference is attempted or ac-
complishcd but also &C. break up their
present ncfariols vocations Alexandria
Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-03

I'm a recent issue Of the Industrial Re
cord is a description of method or OBJ
tanning electrical energy direct from coal,
which II sustained by practical tests, cam
not fail 10 be- Of value. 10 is affirmed by
Or. Jacques. of Boston. that the new de-
vice produces ten times the quantity OF
electricity obtained al present from the
consumption of "a given weight OK coal
by combustion under steam boiler. The
materials of an experimental plant m
clude am iron pot, caustic soda, Suck
of carbon and a pump with which TO pro-
duce "a blast OF afr. Or. jacques melts
the causic soda IN the pot using a tenn
perature of 3H9 degrees. Into the melted
soda is plunged the stick of carbon. and
then through am iron tube air is forced
i'm until it bubbles mp freely 20 the sur
face. Part of the oxygen of tine air COM
blncs with the stick of carbon. I'm other
words. the carbon is slowly burned. with
the production of but little heat. When
the carbon is connected with The pot by
means OF a wire. "a current OF phen0-
menal volume il j. stated. is found 10
be flowing through the wire.
In the ordinary combustion Of carbon
the product is much heat and little cleo
tricity. whereas in the Jacques invention
the product is much electricity and little
heat. me energy NcNNlDIrN Us the same
I'm amount. but the proportions o. heat
and electricity are different. The caustic
soda is not acted upon. only the carbon
is consumed. Keep up the supply OF air
and carbon. says the Record. land main
tain the moderate degree of heat required.
and YOU have continuous flow OF
energy The industrial effect. it is add
ed. is that ten units OF energy are 10 DE
derived from the same lump of coal that
furn-hes but one now. ana this at
greatly reduced first cost for construction
of plant"
But a small fraction OF the power stored
in coal is realized in the driving-whocl
OF the steam engine There Us further loss
ia the operation of the dynamo, so that
the electricity finally obtained represents
"a very small fraction OF the power in the
coal burned in the ordinary way. II the
Jacques invention ls "a practical success.
obtaining the electricity direct from the
coal without the intervention OF heavy
plant Of engine and dynamo, IL ought 10
produce revolution second 20 none of
the present century I'm far-reaching Of
fetcs.-baitimore sun.