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The herald., 1897-04-24

The Turks have almost as much to
fear from internal intrigues and dissen-
sions as from sword and fire on the from
tier. The Yildiz Kiosk is honeycombed
with hate and the sultan's extraordinary
luck will be still more marvellous if he
survives a long campaign. Edhem Pasha
has been recalled before week of war
is over and Osman Pasha, the hero of
the seige of Plevna in the Russo-Turk-
ish war, is the new commander-in in chief
of the Turkish army.
The herald., 1897-04-24
In Chicago

Mrs. Seldom Singell-Thanks, Jack,
but it wouldn't look we'll for me to dance.
l lost my husband today.
Jack-Divorce?
Mrs. Seldom Singell-No; a real, gen.
uine death. That's honest. have the
undertaker's certificate In my pocket
Judge.
The herald., 1897-04-24
New York Canals

Orders have been given to let the
water into the New York state canals on
May 1st, and the canals are to be open
to traffic by May 9TH, but "the opening
may be delayed couple of days later
than that on account of improvements
being made"
The herald., 1897-04-24

The house of representatives is fast be-
coming "deestrict school," where PEN
ellis must not be dropped and no scholar
is allowed to leave the room without
raising his hand and asking permission
of Teacher Reed.
The herald., 1897-04-24

There is more building going on in Los
Angeles than in st. Paul, Minneapolis.
Kansas City, Omaha or Denver. all of
which are cities claiming to outrank the
metropolis of Southern California There
are fewer vacant houses here than in
any of the other cities named. The sig
nificance of the showing need not be ex-
planned
The herald., 1897-04-24

Fiesta week has been characterized
by the absence of drunkenness and
brawling, while a minimum amount of
crime has been committed. The mas
queraders of tonight must not spoil the
excellent record.
The herald., 1897-04-24

The floral parade yesterday was glo-
rious revelation of Southern California's
lavish native wealth. No other country
under the sun could present such spec
tacle. Even in the Riviera an attempt
to equal such display costs many thou
sands of dollars. Here it costs nothing
but little time and trouble.
The herald., 1897-04-24

worthy effort on the part Of that enter
prising journal" This is an enterprising
prophetic effort on the part of the Ad-'
vocate's editor, but he will probably
have more to say when he sees tomor-
rows edition
The herald., 1897-04-24

The wisdom of the Fiesta's executive
committee in selecting judges entirely
from visitors was thoroughly commend
able and satisfactory. The awards were
most scrupulously made and gained the
endorsement of the spectators.
The herald., 1897-04-24

The authorities at Washington have
apparently no apprehension of any trou-
bic with Spain to the east or any diff
culties with Japan to the west, otherwise
General Miles would not have been
granted such ready permission to HE to
the seat of war in Eastern Europe. The
results of his observation will no doubt
be invaluable, but if he waits couple
of weeks before sailing he may miss the
heaviest fighting.
The herald., 1897-04-24
The PUBLIC PULSE

THE Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsiblity for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views)
The herald., 1897-04-24

There is still living at St. Louis, Mo-,
Capt. Jack Haynes, who was in the war
of 1872 and the war of the rebellion. He
is now 112 years old. He has used to.
bacco and drank whisky moderately
for ninety years. Nevertheless he is still
in possession of all his faculties.
The herald., 1897-04-24

The London Spectator recalls Pope's
line, like wounded snake drags its
slow length along" to illustrate the con-
cert of Europe and its action. The simile
is an excellent one. If even the head and
tail of the snake were amputated it
would be at least capable of an indig-
nant wriggle, but at present the con-
cert's miserable sloth would discredit a
snail
The herald., 1897-04-24
Easter Lilies

On the steamship Trinidad which ar
rived at New York from Bermuda, were
1854 boxes of Easter Mliesi nearly all OF
which were sold to florists in New York
city and neighborhood. Others went to
about a dozen cities east, south and
west.
The herald., 1897-04-24

The yearly receipts of the govern
ment from the registry department of
the United States mail service are more
profitable than those in any other
branch Of the postal business. During
the fiscal year ending June 3O 1896, there
were 14.42S,l0S pieces of registered mail
handled in the United States. The total
number of complaints was but $3.50, max
ing a loss of one piece in every $4,000
handled
The herald., 1897-04-24
What Is Really Needed

Somebody has invented another talk
ing machine"
"That's stupid thing to do. Won't these
scientists ever learn that what the world
needs is listening machines ?"-Chicago
Record n
The herald., 1897-04-24

When our airship comes sailing in
from over the sea, what a picnic the
smugglers will have, to be sure! Silk
dresses are light, and $4,000 worth of
rich dress goods would just make good
ballast.
The herald., 1897-04-24

With Dr. Parkhurst in Europe, Theo-
dore Roosevelt in Washington and An
thony Comstock in obscurity. what is tc
become of Father Knickerbocker mex
summer?
The herald., 1897-04-24
STOLEN SWEETS

They say stolen kiss isesweet,
Though sometimes meretricious;
So, if you make kiss complete
See that it's syrup-titious.
IF. S. Pixley in Chicago Times-Heralo.
The herald., 1897-04-24
Easter Preparations

Mamma, Bobby has gone and paint
ed tn OF hen red, an blue, an green.
"Of course, mamma, else how's she
goin to lay all them colored eggs?'-
Chicago Record
The herald., 1897-04-24
The New Office Bow

Berdin-Is that boy of yours any way
ambitious?
Langan-Ambitious? Why he is ready
to take the most responsible and best-paid
situation in the establishment-Boston
Transcript.
The herald., 1897-04-24

The Denver Times has an editorial
headed, "Wanted-Tourists." The tour
lists want Southern California, and most
of them get here.
The herald., 1897-04-24

Senatorial sympathies for the Gre
tans" is good as far as it goes, but If 1t
does not get beyond the cloak-room they
would better save their precious time
and strength.
The herald., 1897-04-24
oAsAB1ANcA

The boy scorched on the bicycle bridge.
Whence all but him had fed:
The moon lit up the bicycle wreck,
And the boy stood op his head.
Judge.
The herald., 1897-04-24

Captain General Weyler no doubt re-
quires some JUNCTION for his soul and
manufactures it for himself. He assures
the world that Cuba Is pacified.
The herald., 1897-04-24

Sixty thousand blossoms on one vehicle
provided a revelation to the eastern
tourist.
The herald., 1897-04-24
The Family Pursuit

The first thing taught to the boys in the
Carter Harrison family of Chicago is How
to become mayor"-Cincinnati CONNER
cial Tribune.
The herald., 1897-04-24

The Escondido Advocate of yesterday
says: "The Los Angeles Herald's La
Fiesta edition last Sunday morning was
The herald., 1897-04-24
Lawful, but Not Likely

A Pittsburg paper says: Now any one
can catch trout" We doubt it.-Chicago
Times Herald. .
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mrs Fred OfIenhauser treasurer
Of Bishop CARROTS chapter of the
Daughters OF the Klug, Is asking
for contributions to the Fresh Air
fund to aid in giving the children
an outing in ST, Louis, She said to
tho reporter on being questioned,
that each 10 cents received promIs
ed one day In the woods to some
little one penned up in the hot tene-
ment houses of st. Louis, We ask
ed her how much she had received
up to this time, and she only $l,0O.
At this Mayor Hardin, who was
present on the street car, handed
Mrs, OGenhauser a big round silver
dollar and said "You can give ten
of them an outing at my expense
Mrs, Onenhauser is modest little
woman, unused to soliciting aims
and we trust all people who wish to
contribute to the fund will either
look her up or mail their contrlbu-
tion to her. Texarkana shouldgiye
at least ten dollars to this worthy
cause, thereby insurlng one hun
dred little ones a day of rare pleas
ure Of boat.rIdIng and romp under
the shade Of the trees,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02
Doea Lho cnn rLL Yon

The shreveport papers are max
lng war ON the pistol toters OF that
eltN and this bon mot from the
Journal Ia worthy a reproduction
aud an endorsements
'l'or a civilized man TO carry a
pistol In 4 convenient pocket and
In a civilized community ls rldleu
lous, He Is either contemplating
murdef dr elsa regards the people
with whom ho comes IN daily cons
tact us probable assasslns, and ear
rles the weapon 10 defend himself
In the eyes Of al law'abldlng men
the man who carries a pistol Ia q
h00duH and a criminal
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The lrcmcu Of the East Side had
at the head Of their procession a
magnificent banner OF satin on
which was painted block of brlel,
buildings, with red coated aremen
playing a stream on an imaginary
blaze, which was represented In red
aud crimson flames bursting from
Que Of the windows, On the reverse
side, In nice gilt letters, we read
that the banner belongs to Tex.
arkana Hose Company No, /, and
underneath this ie the MOTTO,
'Neyer Say Die" The banner ID a
paIutlnglby Mrs, John Hearon and
presented to the dre company by
her The laddIes are very proud tC
number among their friends, Mira
Hearon,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Nh II, O, Man, of pantano, Ar.
Soua, sent he wife, through the
city editor Of This paper Mrs, Man
being our GUEST handsome silver
present TO remind her that they
had been married just 20 years
lgo, aud their Anniversary falls on
The gud Of July We made the
presentation speech In adietiyes
aud we did not ring on until We saw
Tins excellent lady in tears Mr.
Man dld a Manly thing by rcmcm
bumg hh vows 10 love aud cherlsh
the memory OF bIs choice.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02
A r----
Beware
OF Mercury!

Mr.. Henry Roth, Of 1848 South 9th
Street, St. Louis, was given the usual
mercurial treatment for contagious
blood poison. He was twice pronounce
ed cured, but the disease returned each
time, he was seized with rheumatic
Mains. and red Jumps and sores COW
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Let law and order prevail in our
city, as 1t should, and IN few years
the bad name It has abroad will
vanish Let every man, woman
and child do everything possible to-
ward the proper enforcement of all
laws,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02
Coco Tongue, for wheel
men - prevents fatigue
gives strength and endur-
ance. SMITH DRUG co.

The boys are betting on Collins
Gaines taking one race out of the
six he has entered at Waco. He
will have to make a mile in less
than 213 to do this and his best
time here has been 2;28,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The st, Louis Republic has begun
The Doth year Of It's existence and
has passed through many reyolu-
tlous and wars since It was estab-
llshed In 1908, 1t Is one of the
truest metropolitan journals Of the
age when dealing IN true Demoera-
ey May It live long and It's policy
triumph In the end
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The ice cream supper gwen by
the young people Of the Bpworth
League at the Thornton residence
last night, was an enjoyable affair
Every one whom we met that was
present saidi "You should have
been there and enjoyed Yourself y
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Yesterday Mr. Whitley bought
five barrels Of salt and placed them
In the natatorIum lie tells US he
read IN some paper where salt
would preelpltate the sand aud col.
orlug matter from water aud make
It as clear aS crystal, and believing
that newspaper men know all
things, thought he would give It a
trial
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

It Is not In Texarkana, Arkansas,
that Officer Perry was killed, as ale
legged In the newspaper reports sent
out of this city, To reporters Of
foreign papers Our citizens re-
request that you locate correctly
news items sent abroad hereafter,
Mr., Perry was killed Ia Texas,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mr. N, J. Albright left this morn
ing for Marshal, Texas, and will re-
turn tonight or tomorrow with his
family and others, we learn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

cred his body.
81 was In a hor'
rible fix" he
says, "and the
more tire t.
ment / receiv-
ed, the worse I
seemed to get.
A New York
specialist said
he could cure
me, but his
treatment did
me no & cd
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02
A Card Of Thanks

We desire TO express our heart
felt thanks to the many ladies' aud
gentlemen, Tor manifestations Of
sympalby aud assistance, extended
US from the time Of The sad aeeis
dent until the death Of our sou, ],
~ pefdue,
Mn ANn MRs EbiiAn ptabun
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mrs, W, p, Clayton, mother Of
Mr. S, Y, Abbott, of the Shreye.
port Progress, died in this city last
night, The remains will be taken
to Lewisyille, Arkansas, for inter-
ment, We offer our sympathy to
the children and relatives,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02
Mn Mn MIN NIIllAIl TIhnUI
- 4 =

Parents wishing their children
taught music should send 20 teaehs
sfs who are here td stay Prof
and Mrs, r. ~ MeCann, teachers
Of violin, mandolin, piano aud Voc
ehl lfor tofma, uttu call on Of adj
dress n " MCCAIN, llA Wuluu
street tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mr. Arthur Arlington, of Ellis
vile, Miss, arrived this morning, to
visit his kinsfolk in Faryiew, j. G..
TAYLOR and II. r.. Meriweather'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

pfatiee Economy In buying med
leInes as In other matters, It is
economy TO yet Hoods SarsapafIlR
because II contains more meditinal
value than any other 100 doses
one dollar
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

A middle aged widow lady Wishes
TO secure a situation aa nurse for
the Hlek on housekeeper lleat OF
references can be glvent Apply to
~ feSarkaHiaH
h9a lM l,NW.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Messrs, W s, Horton aud H. s,
Mann, both young men who have
recently settled here, have iormed
a partnership for the practice of
law, and hayehuug their shlngle TO
the breeze at the foot OF the steps
of the Fhsdell building, where they
have fitted up one of the upstairs
rooms IN Il cosy manner for an of
Zee These young men are both
graduates OF law schools, sober and
good close readers, aud hence they
should succeed In their profession,
We wish them success
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Miss Mate Hayden will leave to,
day for Li.tle Rock, On a short
visit.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mr., Paul Reyiera and family have
gone to Galveston to spend a short
time with relatives.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Go out tonight aud select your
self partner and dance It will
do you good,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Stanley Edwards, accompanied by
his wife, returned homo this morn
Ing from Memphis.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The Texarkana Rifles will go into
camps at Spring Lake Park, next
week,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The TGxAREANlAN was the only
house on Broad street that uulurl-
cd the 'stars aud stripes today,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mrs, Vlyla Outright will arrive
here today from Waco, aud will be
the guest Of Mrs, u, H. Wisdom,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Captain Brown, Of ST. Louis, who
Is engaged in the lumber business,
is here today
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The fremen turned out yester-
day with their wagons and attend
ed the funeral Of Onlce Perry.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The boys have been loading up
on FIRE crackers today, aud tonight
we will have much popIng.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The police Of the city are wear
ing Grape as a badge Of mourning
for Officer Perry.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mrs, W. A, Williams has returned
from Lake Charles where she went
on a yisiL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mr. WIZ u, Morgan, one Of the
old time editors aud printers of
Texas, died at San Antonio, Texas,
Saturday night, The reporter
knew Mr. Morgan we'll having
worked with him on the Jefferson
llmpecute and we eau attest TO
hls worth while In He, Mr., Nor,
gan raised a large family of boys
aud girls and all of them were Of
the craft, and those whom we now
know OF are settled Ia Texas and
doing well an editors or typos,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Hoods pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Saraaparllld Cure
all liver ills 1
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Sergeant H. 0, Perry, Of Mem
phls, returned to his home last
nipht,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mr.. Phil E, 3aer left for Penn,
|. r., today to visit relatives,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Will Huddleston will rallle off his
horse and trap tomorrow night.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02
O'DWYER & AHERN.

AesaAssA A4141A114e1ee3H41

The warm weather here and everybody debating the question w
keep COOL your clothing too heavy and makes you feel uncomfortable
be cae Of or discomfort removed We have Summer Hose Summer
SETS Summer Dress Goods Summer Hats Summer Gloves Summer Ha
Summer Underwear While you stay will co you off with electric FANS
you refreshing drinks before leaving there is anything
shall matter under advisemont Regarding % the prices o
house in the United States We here and want confidence
land patronage shall ndeavor merit by fair and square business
methods
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The street ears have been crowd
ed all the evening by those going to
the Park for an evenings outing,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Most of the merchants closed
their stores this afternoon at 4
o'clock and took In The hremen's
picnic at the park
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

A la5orer at the -Four G mill got
hls hand slightly injured, Just after
noon today while at work, we learn,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Hon, II, l., Trigg, Of Yellow Pine,
La, is in the city today
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Parties who Wish conveyance TO
Kirby Beach telephone or send
word TO llythe's stable, Roupd
trip 10 cents, 02O
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

All klnda Of earhonatod drinks,
such as soda water glugerale, etc.
at lowest prices,
II fhxARKANA ldE Go,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Many Of our people are hielng
themselves on 10 The mountains aud
other resorts, 10 keep cool during
the summer mouths
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

w II a te YER. | was still and tull OF
pains, my left arm was useless 50
that was unable to do even the
lightest work This was my condition
when began to take s. s. s., and a
few bottles convinced me that was
being benefited, continued the
medicine, and one dozen bottles cured
me sound and well. My system was
under the effects Of mercury, and
would soon have been a complete
wreck but for $. $. s."
$. s.S, guaranteed purely Ue0etaOle)
Is the only cure -.
for real blood dis ka fa hA&
eases. The mer- A Va w
curial treatment "a N "a
of the doctors al Awliy V1uD w
ways does more
harm than good. Beware Of mercury
Books ON the disease and It's treat
ment mailed free to any address by
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Tonight the paper balloon will be
sent up at the Park
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The hot weather has Utmost sus-
pended bicycle riding II Ia very
seldom we soe a wheelman going
out fof a pleasure ride,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Hope has seat 10 our city a good
hooking base ball team, well uni
formed, aud we 'llope' they can
play ball well enough to hold our
"lilds' down for a close game,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Orange Phosphate, from
fresh fruit, Ours Is the
best that can be made.
Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Celery Phosphate, nerve
tonic, has all the proper
ties and flavor OF pure cell
cry, Try It, Smith Drug
Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Peas, peas, for sale at W, IL,
Wells & Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Spring Lake Park needs a tele-
phone,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

White duck trowsers are all the
20 now,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

Mr., Charlie Gallagher has been
appointed TO the deputy marshal's
place, made vacant by the killing OF
Onleef Perry
A petition Is being circulated
here asking Sheriff joe Tyson to re.
sign his sherlishIp, It is being nus
mcrousy signed
The MOHposa Club gave a nice
card party last ulght to their
friends, The attendance was all
that could be desired,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02

The finest case goods at the Owl
Saloon. va.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-02
THE TEXARKANIAN
F. G. WOOTTEN. City Editor
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Try Holly Wood Dairy Cream. If.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
Where Is Little Johnny?

Johnny Bolton has disappeared from MS
home and there is great sorrow in the
household which was won't 10 be bright
ened by Johnny's cheerful ways.
Monday last Johnny did not 20
10 school. at least his teacher
wrote to Johnnys mother and stated that
the lad had played truant, and so when
Johnny came marching home there was
warmth in the reception awaiting him
that was unusual.
So the whipping came and both johnny
and his mother regretted II very much.
but II had 10 be done and as Johnny was
not very contrite he was promised another
on Tuesday. but alas when Tu asday came
Johnny was gone.
Johnny attended the Central School, and
lived with his mother at No. l22 north
Seventh street, and when last he met bis
mothers eyes he was attired In suit OF
blue clothes.
Mrs. Bolton is strongly Of the opinion
that her son IS being given aid. comfort
and succor by some OF his numerous
friends. and she is liable to make II very
warm for anybody who keeps Johnny
from the hearth and home Of his ANXIOUS
mother.
Mrs. Bolton would be grateful for any
information regarding the whereabouts OF
her wandering boy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
Grays'TnifOrm Fund.

The "Grays Pleasure Club" held its
weekly meeting Friday night after drii.
The following were unanimously elected
weekly meeting last night after drill The
following were unanimously elected
honorary members" The commissioned
officers Of the Regiment and Howitzers.
The Grays Veteran Association, and the
commanders of Lee Camp, Pickett Camp.
and Sons OF Veterans.
All arrangements are now complete Tor
the grand entertainment, Thursday.
April 18th at Saenger Halle, for benefit
OF "Grays Uniform Fund" Those taking
part are Miss Lily Rogers. Miss Fannie
Edwards. Miss NJ Christian. and Miss
Florence Dansey. in vocal and instru-
mental solos and duets, Capt. Frank Cum
nlngham. solo: the East End Sextette.
mandolin and guitars: Mr.. +. +. Davis.
the banjoist Mr.. J. VI. Sales and daugh-
ters in their club swinging; the Grays
Quartette; Messrs. Payne and kinde-
water. I'm ground and lofty tumbing. the
Grays drill team, the girls of Company b.
will drill: and last but not least. Rich
monds old-time fayorite comedians. the
well-known eccentric knock about
team, Messrs. Freeman and Wilson. in
their latest side splitting success. entitled
Mixed and Twisted"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

Ing divnes and laymen will he enter
tained while here at the homes or the
local pastors and members OF their CON
grecatlOus I'm connection with the ceie-
bration by the Prcs0ytcry Of their 1oJth
anniversary DO will not be inappropriate
for me Co dwell somewhat upon the mem
orahle occasion that is TO be remembered.
TIE WESTMINSTER ASSEMBLY.
In So doing reference is had 10 most
able work by that distinguished divine
the Rev Dr Robert i. Kerr, ID. d., en-
titled THE Peoples History Of Presbyte-
rianism in all ages.
Tho next year after Charles l fed from
Whitehall. London, 10 return no more
until his execution. while Cromwell was
rising among his compatriots as their
leader. great gathering Of ministers ana
elders from both Kingdoms was called
TO meet In Westminster Abbey. II mas
become historic. under the name OF me
Westminster Assembly" 10 sat from loi5
10 l64s and prepared the nohlest COMES
sion OF faith ever given 10 the world
The English divines had already met
and now requested the assistance or COM
missioners from the Church of Scotland.
Another celebrated declaration also call
I'd "a Covenant OF The Solemn League
and Covenant" was drawn up by Alex
ander Henderson. in conference with Eng
fish commissioners TO Edinburgh IL was
adopted by tho General Assembly III that