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The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-08-29

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Buy your groceries,, shoes, etc.,
from W. H. Wells & Go. Every
thing at rock bottompricc. S.3-
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HUddlostou iEos. always Keep the
bgst OF fresh meats, etc. and
promptly deliver the same delivered
10 dll parts of tAe city,
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The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-08-29

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The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-08-29

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Finest minerl. water ou earth 'ol
kidney on liver affections; sure cure
for dyspepsia. Leave orders wltL
s NJ Bagland or Smith Dwg Go,
or send direc TO l w. 'arr.er
proprietor aud only shipper lhWc
discoye d ou8ew springs ou2 %.
which rs nla.6.ein BrigAi5 disease.
and q wen Chat Is the finest a.a-
tive ON earth.
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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Germany.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

The display i'll solid siIverVvare made
up especially for the holiday trade. is
simply stupendous. Exquisitely- chased
cups of all sizes, richly -ornamented
tea services, superb soup-tureens, odd
looking tankards, and everything i'm
aginable in the line of plate. Though
IN most instances the prices, for a man
III moderate circumstances, are prohib-
tive, still the cost of small articles,
such as napkin rings, souvenir spoons,
etc, is reasonable, considering the high
eputatiOn of the firm and the quality
Of the goods.
Leaving the Sewelry establishment,
With its constantly-1ncreasing crowds
-f customers, we walk down Broadway,
- Fourteenth street, thence to Sixth
&venuc Here the majority Of sight
S9=rs, many OF whom, presumably, are
shoppers, are women and children; for
1;aring these weeks Fourteenth street
is a favorite resort of the little folks,
as some of the storekeepers give a win
dow exhibition for their benefit. Some
times it consists of a moving panorama
in which dear old Santa Claus is the
central figure; then, again, scenes from
various countries, or incidents in the
life Of some historic character ara rep
resented.
The crowds in front Of these fascin-
ating exhibitions are tremendous, fire.
quently extending clear across the
street. 1Taluc lIlD&ueQs DQL VINO
cares? It is holiday time. and the chill
dren have the right of way. On with
the show, and let joy be unconfined!
Along Sixth avenue the dazzling ra-
dance from the mammoth stores make
the thorCUghfare light as day, and the
Elevated railroad tracks seem to serve
as a roof, confining the light so that the
street resembles a brilliantly illumin-
ated tunnel
| The crowds of pedestrians are net so
stylishly dressed as those on Broadway,
but the quota of pretty girls is larger
and the young men more numer-
Gus. The tall, silk hat is III evidence,
but the less obtrusive derby predom-
mates.
OF course the stores all along Four
teenth street, and on Sixth avenue, up
to Twenty-third street. are hlled-in
fact, most of them are simply packed
with a mass of struggling humanity
Each one is for himself or herself, but
all are good natured-
Here. too, on the West Side, may be
seen all sorts of types and all national
tiles, for New York is nothing if not
COS nopolitan. A most familiar type Is
the small-sized farnily-nlan, staggering
along with a load Of bundles which
would break his back on any other oc-
/ casi3n. His stout, smiling wife. who IS
responsible for the burden he so brave
ly carries pilots him through the
crowd, frequently commanding hin 10
cast anchor near some enticinG bargain
| counter. It is then that he reallzes
that there are Christian martyrs even
lin these degenerate days.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
X'nnd5CrOWd5
Lower Section of New York
Jammed to SuffOCation.
STrTKFNS HIP FOR X'mAS
Where the Poor Man Goes
to do His Annual
Shopping.
STOCKING Up FOR Z X'M Y z y
s'see the tide Of human beings.
How It surges, how it rolls!
Oh what base iEnOble faces!

Our
N-av- YorIx.-So sang Gotham's Mad
Poet many years ago, after a Chrlsl-
mas Eve stroll along the densely
crowded thoroughfares on the H1s'
Side.
''StroIl?' some one inquiries
No. he didn't stroll; he was jostled
on every side, rudely pushed along ana
tossed like a cork on the seeming
stream of humanity which remorseIess-
" and resistlessly swept everything
before it.
1t would require the pen Of Dickens
to adequately describe a night scene IN
the shopping district of Grand street
just before Christmas. It is Verlta-
BILE human kaleidoscope, ever changing
ever new and fascinating.
Here may be seen every type of hu-
manity, save the fashionable
folks who are seldom seen on the great
East Side except when indulg1ng IN the
fad known as stunning" The society
belle may be highly amused by the
tough girl" as depicted on the stage,
but to encounter her face to face, IN
crowded street at night, would prove
shock from which the grande dame
might never recover
Here she comes. the typical, genuine
tough girl'' of the East Side, accom-
panied by her steady" They are out
ostensibly for the purpose Of Christmas
shopping, but the gifts they may pur-
chase viii not require the need Of an
express wagon for their delivery.
The girl is arrayed in an old-style
cutaway jacket, and has her hands
thrust into the pockets, her elbows are
held at an angle which compels pass
ers-by to dodge in order to save their
ribs; her bedraggled skirt trails on the
sidewalk behind, but is raised sufh-
GENTLY in front to disclose disreputa-
ble-looIzing shoes. OF course she is
chewing gum. Her escort, or steady
as she affectionately terms him, has
the stump of a cigar in his mouth; his
clothes are almost loud enough to
drown the roar of the street, and his
queer derby hat is cooked over his right
eye which has evidently been recently
''frescoed' by some pugilistic rival.
They converse in a language quite
unintelligible to the average being IN
familiar with the patOis of the East
Side.
SAY, Mag. what cher goin' ter gimme
fer me Kersmus p" gruffly demands the
young gent" punctuating his query
with a tender poke In the side OF the
tough girl.
"Ah, g'wan wild yerI" she coyly re-
plies. III slap yer mug if yer say
Kersmus to me- Yer know dat de times
amt what dey used ter be- See?''
Clutching his arm, she fairly drags
him through the crowd of women
which surges in front a milliner's shoT
where is displayed a dazzling array OF
most gaudy hats and bonnets. Pointing
to a moastrosity with waving plumes
and rainbow-hued ribbons, she ex-
claimed:
''Hully. .geeI Isn't dat a peach? Aw
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

over bargains and wrangling over pur-
chases are frequent, and swell the dis
cordant strain which permeates the
neighborhod.
While every shop window has ito
share of admirers, the gaudily- -decora-
ted ones attract the largest crowds.
Here and there a big policeman is seen
trying to disperse the throngs. but his
efforts are in vain. Despite this aggra-
waiting state of affairs, he manages as
a rule to maintain his temper and gen
orally passes along, after a peremptOry
Come now, git a move on yez!"
The pawnshOps present a tempting
display of accordeons. concertinas, ban
jos, cornets, guitars, violins. watches,
revolvers, diamonds (paste and other
wise). jewelry and varied assortment
of goods which are offered at holiday
prices"
There is not such a demand for books
as IN the West Side. although the East
Side dealers in holiday literature do a
fair business.
The popular dry-goods stores on
Grand street do a tremendous business
the week before Christmas, and several
Of them keep open night after night in
order to accommodate patrons whose
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

say. Chimmie. if yer want ter make
yerself solid wild me, jest put dat ere
tOpknOt in me KersmuS socks, See ?''
''Ah, come an! Yer make me tired.
What a fine lOOkin' plum yer'd be wild
dat peach on yer nut!"
Then he hauls her away, out of
temptations reach, and they are soon
lost to sight in the thrOng.
One of the most pathetic scenes at
this joyous season of the year is the
poor little children who stand for hours
in front of a toy store or cOnfectioner'
shop, pressing their pinched faces
against the plate-glass windows, gaz-
ing at the wonders therein displayed,
in hopeless and mute admiration Most
of them know only from heresay that
Santa Claus is the patron saint of chill
dTen, but he has never honored their
poverty stricken homes with a visit.
The only Christmas trees they have
ever danced before were in the shop
windows, and the only toys they have
played with were picked up from the
cutters.
On the side streets are hundreds of
peddlers' carts, heaped high with every
conceivable kind Of commodity, from a
Christmas card to q plush album The
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

hours of toll will not permit them to do
their shopping during the day.
Christmas Eve in the East Side shop
ping district is by far the liveliest night
of the year. and until nearly twelve
o'clock the principal thoroughfaras.
particularly the narrow streets, are
well-nigh impossible.
At the stroke of midnight the ear
splitting blasts from thousands of tin
horns rend the air. and from thousands
of throats come the deafening cries,
Merry Kersmus! Merry Kersmus!"
And the tough young woman who is
being escorted home by her steady
stops chewing gum long enough to ejac-
ulate,
'Ah, whatcher givin' US? See!''
BERNARD THOMAS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
OthdmRChCr0wdthe Great Thorou0hF0rc.

New Yorl-.-On the weeks before
Christmas, upper Broadway, and its
many arteries are ablaze with lights
and thronged with we'll dressed crowds
stand at the junction of Twenty-third
street and Fifth avenue, look in any di-
rection and you will see a sight which
scarcely another city can furnish
Beautiful women. arrayed in costly
f;5=-5 z=-4 5c1eel<ea with diamonds we'll
srOomed men, with tall. silk hats and
fashionable ger.rerts; uniformed mes
senger boys darting hither ana thither
lad IN with Christmas boxes delivery
wagons filled to overflowing with par
GELS and packages; private carriages
dashing along and stopping at the va
rious jewelry or plate establishments
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
CAROLINGS.

But chiefest among all the pastimes
at this season came that mumming. or
masquerading, of which the modern
pantomime is the survival. An old
madrigal begins thus:
To shorten winters sadness,
See where the folks with gladness
Disguised all are coming.
Right wantonly a-mumming.
"St. George and the Dragon was the
favorite subject with the mummers.
and all ranks, from the monarch down
wards, found amusement in watching
their performances and antics, for to
make people merry was their principal
aim.
And all over these sports ruled the
Lord of Aisrule," who as master Of
the ceremonies during the Christmas
revels, was veritable king. The court
universities, landed gentry, etc, all
elected this Master of Merry Dis
ports,'' as he was also called, and al
lowed him to do as he liked during his
twelve days of office.
He had leave, to quote from an old
document, Ito command all and every
person whatsoever to be at his com
mand. and to do him good service
whensoever he will, and has authority
to break open the doors of those who
! presume to disobey his lordship's COM
mands." That this license led to great
abuses we can readily believe.
This mock sovereignty was some
times very costly, for We learn that in
1875. the Lord of Misrule" for the Inns
of Court expended from his private
purse no less a sum than t., 000 But
he seems to have been an unusually
grand potentate, for he had his
! lord keeper and treasurer, his
guard of honor, and even his two chap
lains. who preached before him on Sun
day in the Temple Church All very
childish, we may think now, but had
we lived in those days we might have
4 gladly welcomed anything that made a
variety in our somewhat humdrum life.
The first Christmas tree in England
was erected for the amusement of the
present Prince Of Wales when he was
about four years old. Prince Albert
ornamented it for the heir-apparent
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

addin never witnessed. All sorts of
precious gems. diamands by the busheI.
and jewelry by the ton. The effect is
simply bewildering, and it would re-
qutre volumes to describe in detail he
wonderful array of costly trinkets
Here is q. diamond tiara and brooch OF
rare design. It has for a foundation
slender bars Of gold which re-
semble a flnly bit of lace Below are
. S=5z-c17 Ezto= diamonds s1.ereend-
ed by delicate sold chains. Then come
row Uno row of smaller diamonds. IN
the center OF the design is a trug low
er's knot, composed of emeralds, ru-
bies and pearls.
The price? Oh. only a small matter
of S25, 600.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

haring lamps cast a weird glow upon
the faces of the vendors, whose shrill
cries are almost deafening. Crowds
gather around the carts, and the low
priced goods are eagerly bought by
smaI-pursed buyers, most of whom
prefer quantity to quality. Haggling
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

The Wllage-beIIs, with silver chime
Come softened by the distant shore;
Though have heard them many time,
They never rung 50 sweet before.
A silence rests upon the hill,
A. listening awe peNades the air;
The very flowers are shut and still
And bowed as if in prayer
And in this hushed and breathIess close,
Der earth and air and sky and sea,
A still low voice in silence goes,
Which speaks alone, great God, Of Thee
TbOp,
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

teweIry establishments. The great
glass door is opened quickly by a liv-
cried attendant, and. presto! we are in
the midst of a display which even AL
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
Broadway'S Strange PiCt-
ureS During the Days
Before Christmas.
SCENES AND INCIDENTS

miring the magnificent display of
goods worth a Kings ransom, while at
the counters are hosts of busy buyers.
Let US enter one of these mammoth
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
Thomas Miller,

and the people We're so well pleased
with the idea that every year thereaf-
ter Christmas trees made feature OF
the cou-t celebration.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

According to tradition, the bodies of
the three Aagi, or kings of the East.
who brought gifts, frankincense and
rlyrrh to the Holy Babe at Bethlehem,
are buried in the Cathedral of Cologne,
Germany.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

in the vicinity.
Crowds of we'll dressed men and wo
men flock in front of the most fashion
able jewelry and bric-a- -brac stores, ad-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

The first Christmas tree in England
was erected for the amusement of the
present Prince of Wales when he was
about four years old. Prince Albert
ornamented it for the heir-apparent.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-04-09
THE JEWISH SOUTH.


social life, she gives musicale and invites her
Jewish friends She gives euchre party and in
vites her christian friends and gives them prizes Of
jeweled value
It is this preconceived idea of dscord between
Jew and christian that has given the impetus to
cal barriers between the Jews and christians of So
ciety. At recent reception christian and Jewish
men and women received the visiting delegates. 1t
was society affair of the holy of the hottest.
Men and women of national reputation and of the
highest social life spoke of the elegance, the refine
ment, the culture, the gracousness, the of in
tellectual dignity and though many Of these ladies
and gentlemen whose creed nation not def
nable but by name. These ladies and gentlemen
mingled in conversation, in thought, controversy Of
healthy ideas, expressions, but there was no vehe
mence of prejudice, Of dscord, social incongru-
ties. At times the conversation took flight to the
highest realms of spirituality, of ethical love, of
poetical truths but the Jewish man and woman were
kings amongst kings, queens amongst queens. The
barriers between the christians and Jews of social
life often erected by preconceived ideas, not
based on truth Each fear to hang up the flag of
welcome not to Mr.. Solomon and Mrs Levy, Mr.
Brown and Mrs. Smith but to ladies and gentlemen
who by their own personality could meet in congo
NAL companionship.
The twentieth century is not one of oil and vine
gar but one of oil poured on troubled waters. One
hears the idle thinkers, talk about Mrs Levy being
blaze of diamonds, but he forgets that every
woman all the diamonds she possesses on fes-
tive occasions, from the queens of Europe to the
wives Of American barkeepers.
The Jewish religion cannot shadow a lady gen
tleman for the unitarian religion, the faith in
God, is alike to the Jewish faith. The unitarian
religion is the faith Of the national celebrities Of the
United States and many other parts Of the world
The wealth and business success of the Jews can
not be the inspiration of their social ostracis for
many christian gentlemen have been likewise
crowned.
To-day is not medieval or barbarc. 1t is enlight-
ened broad and liberal as whole. The time is at
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-04-09
THE GENTLEMAN AND THE JEW.

gentleman is of no nation, or creed He is like
music, universal in necessary characteristics Pre-
JUDGES may shadow individuals but that is indica-
tive of the narrow limits of thought and IDEAS of
the who is prejudiced rather than the lack of
gentlemany qualifications in the individual who
inspires the prejudices.
In some small New England towns man of the
masonic order is not socially honored or respected
and catholicism is barrier to society's smiles and
favors. Prejudice absorbs the strength Of indivdu
atty, personality. Narrow prejudice is dormant in
narrow environments Prejudice is always rehec
tive Of environment.
Optical and mental vision is limited to one paral-
lei line, it never swerves varies from focus
established in ignorance, stubborn will to adj
here to, traditional or hereditary prejudice
The Jew, as gentleman, has received the recog-
milton Of the crowned heads of Europe and London
Paris and all the largest cities of the world they
received as gentlemen, because they are gentlemen
The Jew has no badge Of distinction, from other
gentlemen except loyalty to the traditions, laws
and religion Of their A bulgarian, snob, a
parvenue, social barbarian, is not expressed, by
the loyal adherent to nation or creed but by the in
dividual who acts, speaks as he feels
Thackery, although he lived in London amidst
the social life that recognized the Jew gentlemen
did not take his type Of vulgarian or social snob
from the circle Of Jews, for he knew intimately
Engshmen that were the true pictures of his arts
tic deneations.
Amongst polite people, it would seem that polite
would be triumphant This ethic of living is
not always observed. Society frowns and smiles
It's ethics caprcious, mercenary, inconsistent
individuality has nothing to do with it's good will
1t follows blindly, the precedent, the mandate Of
someone who holds tbp social rainc Tncncurn M
certain of their power to keep the rens in their fee
bic hands Imbued with no strength but that of
money,-the society mandate like Napoleon, asks
not of man S WORTH but Of battle victories
Society victories would appear too worthless for
such warfare but the g mandate . of society does
not think So Jew gentle, it matters little SO he
craunnd kintr 10 ~,
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-04-09

Book and JOB PRINTING done neatly and promptly
at this office. Phone 3O3
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06
Bucklen'S Arnica Salyc.

THE BEST SALvE in the world
for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers,
Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Cbillblains, Corns
and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money re.
funded. Price 20 cents per box.
For sale at the Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

II. Il. Brian, Chairman of the
State Central Committee Of the
Peoples Party, has postponed the
the convention to nomiHHte the
tl'irty.six delegates at large to the
constitutional convention, to
Thursday, Nov. 18th. This con
vention was to have been held at
Monroe, we believe, on the 18th Of
October, but the rigid guarantees
throughout the country interrupt
ing passenger travel, rendered
postponement necessary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06
me source OF contaglon.

Wash Ferrill, d negro who had
criminaliy assaulted TWO white girls
aged respectively ten and fifteen
years, near Cadeville, in Ouachita
parish, was taken from the Jail at
Monroe last Saturday, by a band
OF more than 100 armed, but III
disguised aud unmaske,l men, and
hanged TO ii tree III the COnrt
house sqnare. \ placard was at
tached to his dead body, with the
inscription: "All Rape Ends In
This"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

--Imagibe the anguish of old
Tom Jefferson could he return to
this terrestrial sphere long enough
TO be advised that presiding Of
ficer of a public meeting had
calmly, deliberately aud with NAL
ice afOrethOught, ruled a motion
to adjourn out of order.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

News comes from Portland,
Me-, that General Neal Dow, the
veteran prchihilionlst and father
of the Maine liquor law, is i'll be-
You'd any hope of recovery. Tue
old total abstainer has been here a
long time, being about 81 years OF
age and will rot lose much if lie is
call to cross the Stygiau river at
this particular epoch.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

Chief Caster, of The New Or.
leans Police force having been
given the alternative Of resigna,
ton or of having charges Of neg,
lect of duty and incompetency
preferred against him, has chosen
to hang upon the latter horn Of
the dilemma.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

Pollock, like Jackson, Miss,
is quarantined against tie United
States and "tbe rest of mankind
in general" 1t is even reported,
that in addition to shot guns
and Winchester rifles, they have d
Gatliug gun and long range
rihed Coiumbiad, which will reach
90 Alexandria and all other healthy
places.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

1t is currently reported that
Captain General Weyler-better
known as the butcher--has been
recaled from his post in Cuba.
His successor has tot yet been
named, nor is he likely to be for
several days or until tbs forna-
ton of Il new ministry.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

Governor Foster was inalS-
posed last week, whereat the
Observation-Disclosures rejoieed ex,
ceedingiy because his Excellency
had been reldered hors de combat
audincapable, temporarily, atleast,
from continuing his supposed efforts
to capture the constitutional con
Yention, in advance even Of the
eI6Hlion Of delegates, much less
the convocatfun Of the convention