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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The more one reads about Spain and Cuba, the more one is reminded of the man who wanted somebody to help him let go of the bear
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The speech at the Jackson celebration, says the Chicago News, may have been very interesting. but the real mission of the minority party is to try to get in the majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

If Maceo had been a Kentuckian, it might be said that he lives in the spirit. now that the habit has been adopted to bury fellow in barrel of old Bourbon.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The mortality among the banks ha. somewhat abated during the past few days.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures rheumatism by neutraliZing the acidity of the blood which causes the disease. e@
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The greatest protection for wool yet suggested is a law exterminating the dog.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Seats for MT, Ingalls, lecture are now on sale and the choicest ones are being se- cured,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

It would be too bad if they forgot to in- vite Mckinley to Hanna's inaugural ball. Chicago Chronicle.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
TO AVENGE HIS DAUGHTERS
 HONOR

Richmond, Va, Jan. i2.-Today while Paul Davis. negro, was being conveyed from Henrico county jail to the court house, a few feet distant. to be tried for criminal assault on Cora Twitcheil a white girl, the father of the girl, c. A. Twitchell, shot the negro inflicting a wound which may prove fatal. The ball entered ihe abdoment and ranged down. ward Twitchell was immediately ar rested and locked up.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Tt is indeed hard" said the melan- choiy gentleman, Ito lose ones relatives" Hard ?" snorted the gentleman of wealth-"hard? It's impossible. .'~-Cincin- natl Enquirer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

She Cat the masquerade balD--Do you think my costume becoming? He (wlth enthusiasm)-Yes, indeed; but you would be lovely in any disguise.- .Harpers Ba- gar.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
BITS OF WIT.

Clara-"Did he apologize for kissing you?" Maude--"Oh, yes; several times" Puck.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

"Your niece is nearly old enough to get married" "Yes, she will soon begin to get engaged. ."-Fliegende Blaetter
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Lady Henry Somerset employs two sec- retaries, who are busy ten hours day in replying to her correspondence and who have to be diligent then to keep it within bounds.
 De Quincy, who devoted his life to the reading of books, said that the greatest ntanber of books any one man could hope to get through with in mans allotted time was $500. ASS
 Dr. Ludwig Mond, wealthy chemist of London, has given a building and an en- downment of $300,0G0 for the esta blish- ment of an institution to be known as the Davy- Faraday Research Laboratory.
 Mrs. Theodore Triton has recently re- covered her sight after two years of blindness. She has changed little in twenty years. Her hair shows few strands of gray at the temples. that is all.
 The estate of the late shah of Persia is valued at S200, ,000, 900, of which two-fifths is in cash and bullion. It is .rumored that his successor will devote S20.000,0 GOO to ad- vaDcing the civilization of Persia.
 Harriet Maxwell Converse, the Indian chieftain. Is. soon to start out on lec- turing tour her subject being the history and traditions of the red men. She is a fluent speaker, an able writer. and under- stands her subject perfectly.
 King Leopold, of Belgium, has an- nounced his intention of visiting next spring, for the first time his possessions on the Kongo. He is to be accompanied by Stanley. and will preside at the open ing of the railroad between Mataval and Leopoldville. The king has not visited Africa since his trip along the east coast while still Duke of Braban, prior to his accession to the throne. M
 Gov. Pingree, of Michigan. has found by experience that there are a number Of obsolete laws or so constructed as 10 be imperative. He has accordingly of- fered a priie pf $6 to the sthdent of the University Of Michigan who Will discover
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

the greatest number of these laws, and has appointed a commission, consisting of a. circuit judge and prominent law yer, to decide the contest.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Mrs. Sala is about to edit the much talked of Commonplace book of her husband. When the work is published the original volumes are to be presented to the British Museum.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Iowa has been represented in five cab inets-by James Harlan, secretary of the interior under Johnson; w. w. Belknap, secretary of war under Grant; George W. McCrary secretary of war under Hayes Samuel J. Kirkwood, secretary of the in terior under Garfield, and Frank Hatton, postmaster-general under Arthur. Sena- tor Allison and ex-Gov Boies have de- clined tenders of cabinet places.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

You might at least get me the ring be- fore the engagement is announced" But that is the only way I can get it."-Life.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
STATE HERALD
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 The State Herald will appreciate news from any community. If at a small place where 1t has no regular correspondene' news reports of neighborhood happenings srom any friend will be gratefully receiVeo' All communica tions, of whatever charac- ter or length, should bo written on only one side of the sheet.
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
FIRST IN rwENTY-FouR YEARS.

North Carolina Now Has Republican [ Goverpor--Rather Small Affair."
 z Raleigh, N C., Jan. 12.-roday, for the first time in twenty-four years. a repubiican was tnaugurated governor of North Carolina At 3.25 this afternoon
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

She--Do you suppose his wife really supports him? He-I judge so. He told me he didn't know what real happiness meant until after he got married Pluck
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The estate of the late shah of Persia is valued at $200, ,000 GOO, of which two-fifths is in cash and bullion. It is rumored that his successor will devote s20. .000 000 to ad- vaDcing the civilization of Persia.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Lady Henry Somerset employs two sec- retaries, who are busy ten hours day in replying to her correspondence and who have to be diligent then to keep it within bounds.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

It is not putting things in the right place that bothers a man so much as finding the right place after he has put things in it.-Tid-Bits.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

De Quincy, who devoted his life to the reading of books, said that the greatest nranber of books any one man could hope to get through with in mans allotted time was $500. ANG 4
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

No one will be much surprised if MT. Hanna puts on his swallow tail and opens that inauguration ball himself. He is getting awfully gay, y,--Evansville Courier.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

vite Mckinley to Hanna's inaugural ball. Chicago Chronicle.
 "Your niece is nearly old enough to get married "Yes, she will soon begin to get engaged. ."-Fliegende Blaetter.
 'You might at least get me the ring be- fore the engagement is announced" But that is the only way can get it.'-Life.
 It is not putting things in the right place that bothers man so much as finding the right place after he has put things in it.-Tid-Bits.
 Merritt-"Man was made to mourn, you know" Cora-"And what was woman made for, pray?" Meritt-"To make him do so, suppose. Truth.
 The Cherry sisters are making great hit in Chicago. From a dramatic stand point the Cherry sisters are just about Chicagos Washington Post
 MT Faintheart-Do you think it. would
 be safe for me to approach your pa on the subject?. Miss Fair Lady-oh, per
 fectly. He has the gout again.-Leeds (Eng) Mercury
 ''At last" murmured the cabbage, as it hurtled toward the footlights-"at last
 I realize my histrionic ambition. l am cast for the star part "-New York Press. Clarence-The prince nebah weahs a pair of twowsers more than foah times. Percy-But wh'whate does he do th-the fifth t-time ?-Cleveland Plain Dealer. No one will be much surprised if MT. Hanna puts on his swallow tail and opens that inauguration ball himself. He is getting awfully gay --Evansville Courier She--Do you suppose his wife really supports him? He-I judge so. He told me he didn't know what real happiness meant until after he got married. d.~~Puck. "It is indeed hard,' said the melan- choly gentleman, Ito lose ones relatives" :" | "Hard?" snorted the gentleman of | wealth-'hard? It's impossible .'~--Cincin- nati Enquirer.
 ! She Cat the masquerade balD--Do you | think my costume becoming? He with 1 enthusiasm)-Yes, indeed; but you would | be lovely in any disguise. sHarper's Ba- | gar.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Dr. Ludwig Mond, wealthy chemist of London, has given building and Tn en- downment of $300,000 for the esta blish- ment of an institution to be known as the Davy-Faraday Research Laboratory.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Merritt-"Man was made to mourn, you know" Cora-"And what was woman made for pray?" Meritt-'To make him do so, suppose" Truth.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The Cherry sisters are making a great hit in Chicago. From a dramatic stand point the Cherry sisters are just about Chicago's ssize.--Washington Post.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Clarence-The prince nebah weahs pair of twowsers more than foah times. Percy-But wh'whate does he do th-the fifth t-time ?-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
THE PARDONING POWER,

The two following editorial squibs
upon the pardoning power are very
timely
The pardoning power of the Gov
ernor should be curtailed-ii not
detailed and beheaded Turning
convcts out Of the pen is becom-
Ing entirely too monotonous- Par
agould Soliphone Events.
Gov Jones is reported to have
pardoned some 70 criminals, an ay-
erage Of one per day, while he has
been Governor, We see but little
use in holding criminal courts If
they are to be pardoned as fast as
convicted Boone Banner.
EminentIy correct Truly it is
becoming "too monotonous, and
there is actually 'little use in hold
ing criminal courts If they are to be
pardoned as fast as convicted Yes
terdays Arkansas Gazette stated
that Gov Jones had just pardoned
a murderer from Drew county, who
ex.Goy, Clark had saved from the
hangman's moose, by by committing
the death sentence TO long term
in the pen, If Gov Jones keeps up
the pardoning lick, he will soon be.
come as famous, or Infamous, as his
predecessor, whom the press and
people all over the state condemned
for abusing the pardoning power,
We certainly trust that Gov Jones
will have the good sense tostop
A Pardoning Board, to be com-
posed Of the Governor Secretary Of
State and Treasurer, would be a
good thing then two Of the three
officers would have to agree before
a convict was turned loose, scott
free, upon longsullering 9eople,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
Fat over rlttr xears

An OtB AND Wftba1Ritb REMEDY
Mrs WiHslows Soothing Syrup
has been used for over hfOy years
by mlllloup OF mothers for their
children while teethlng, with per
feet sueeess, II so0thes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain
cures wind cole aud Is the best
remedy tof diarrhUa II In pleas
ant 10 the taste S0ldby druggists
In every part Of thcworld. Twenty
five cents a bottle lts value Ii Ia.
ealeulable, lie sure and ask Tor
Mrs, Winsl0w's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind, 5b.N8sly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

The Nashville centennial will open
on May lst, under favorable aus.
plees, aud from the buildings erect
ed for exhibition purposes, show
promIses, be a stupenduoua one,
All railroads will Of course give one
fare rates, aud by thh means tray.
el will become cheap, from rexark.
ana to Memphis aud beyond,
The Abilene Reporter says ltl,
Interesting to witness the gall OF
some mea who never subscribe for
a paper and yet march up 10 a dla-
tdbutor eall for paper that they
happeQ TO want, eoolly thank him,
aud walk away He expects to run
the oame blum oa Saint Peter, but
what a tumble he willtdke when he
tries u,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

Cub0ua claim TO have 90, 600 men
under arms, Americans who have
been among them recently estimate
their actual lighting strength at
10000 This Ia very nearly correct
Insurgents say II they had thearmp
they could place 10000 more sols
d,ers la the field Gen Gomez does
not care TO increase greatly his
army His idea IA 10 do only enough
lighting to 6ecp the Spaudards
moving aud TO Increase the 0naus
elal necessities OF the mother eouns
try on which depends the freedom
Of the island This plan mlght be
hampered by an army too large
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
Drink Dalby

Finest mineral water on earth ior
kidney or liver affections; sure cure
for dyspepsia. Leave orders with
S. M. Raglaud or Smith Drug Co..
or send direct to j, W, Farrierb
proprietor and only shipper | have
discovered four new springs; one OF
which is infalible in Brights disease,
and a well that is the finest laxa-
tive on earth,
j. W. FARRlER,
3-16-6w DaIoY Springs, le"'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

The people Ia the oytrIlowed dis.
trIelsare eIamorIng tor tht aid the
United states government voted
them They cannot uh ierstahd
why It takes si long to get the re-
titns distributed to them The poy
ernment lS awaiting an orpauIga.
ton At whose baajs they can dee
pend on issuing lhess rations 60
those most IA need Of them, The
government will take every preeau.
tlon tosee that ia penefoslt, Ia not
abused aud lhl tact viii eaus the
supplies TO be distributed slowly, If
there are any IA The oyefhawed dis
tHet who are able 90 help theme
selves they should be al II aud not
walt on the government,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
For Sale and Rent.

Get your houses and lots on our
new list. Wanted-houses, lots and
lands to sell and rent, in TeXarkana
and surrounding country-if you
have a bargain we want it. Parties
wanting to rent OR buy, call on us
We pay taxes, improve and build
houses. Satisfaction guaranteed
3-80- LOCKE " KIRBY
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
w. c. T. U, CONVENTION,

Editor TExARKANIAN-I have
been appointed by the state con
ventiou of the w. G, r. U. here as.
sembled, to give some account Of
the proceedings to the TeXarkana
home paper.
There are some 45 delegates here
in attendance, the most Of them
such bright, earnest women, that
it does one good to meet with them
Notably among this number IS Mrs,
Lena Wallace, of Little kock--a
little woman who shows by her ac
tive ways that heart and soul are
in this grand work, She, with her
co-laborGrs, are specially engaged
in prison and jail work.
Our meetings are held in the
First Presbyterian church, which
was kindly offered to thcconvention
by It's pastor.
Addresses OF welcome were most
cordially given by Rev, Dr. farrell,
on behalf Of the churches, and by
the Mayor of Hot Springs, in be-
half of the city These were ably
responded to by Mrs, Maggie
McKennon, of Clarksville, and Mrs.
Carrie Chasteen, of Fayetteville,
Our Texarkana delegates were
not left out in the appointment Of
standing committees for the con.
yention Miss Pearle being upon
the committee on resolutions, and
Mrs. Eaton on the perambulating
committee, ! expect you are Won
dering what sort of committee
that is2 1t originated with our
leader, Miss Frances Willard, at the
last national convention, but | will
arouse your curiosity by leaving
the explanation Of what it is until !
return.
The reports Of the local Unions
show good work being done along
many lines, Prominent in the work
accomplished Is the increasing
number Of churches using the un-
fermented wine in communion, 1t
is gratifying to learn that scientific
temperance instruction Is taught In
many of our schools, although it Is
not a state law-Arkansas being
one Of the four remaining states
that has not made It compulsory,
On Wednesday evening Rev. s,
@, Miller pastor Of the First Pres
byterIan church Of Little Rock,
gave a fine address on purity lie
made one Of his strong points, the
constant sowing Of seed.truths In
the home, dllIug the mind with
pure aud noble thoughts
Rev. Dr. Cross, Rector Of st,
Lukes church, Hot Springs, also
gave a timely address on Total
Abstinence "
Valuable papers have been read
aud discussed by the ladies' ON such
topiesl as health and heredltS
narcotics, flower mission work aud
scientific temperance instruction
The delegates are faithful IN at
tendance, and II Is to be hoped that
much good will result from the con.
yentIon, Mus, W, Y, EATON
Hot Springs, Arko April 10, o.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
FOR SALE

Choice improved lots No. 3 and 4,
block Eleven, State street, TeSark-
ana, Texas; Eight room house, good
well os water, with all necessary out
buildings, Apply at 81 State street
for further information,
1923 I'm Dr. II. Q, LovErrE,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
To the Public.

The Texarkana Gas Company for
the next two months, will dopTumb-
inc free Of charge to purchasers OF
gas cooking ranges, provided ser
Vice pipe is not over so feet in
length, D. i 0BiFfIIn'
IN Manager
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

The Arkansas Legislature con.
yenes In extra session next Monday,
We hope 1t will get right down TO
business pass a railroad commits.
sion law and pass upon the other
matters named In the call, aud adj
iourn within thirty DAYS,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

The headquarters of the United
Confederate veterans, have issued O
circular letter correcting an error
In call Tor the reunion, which is
to take place at Nashville, Tennes,
see ON june the 29, 90 and "a In.
stead OF the same dates as publish
ed, Please take notice and govern
yourself accordingly,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
Mexican Restaurant and Candy Store,

Juan Gutierrez, proprietor OF the
Mexican Restaurant and Candy
Store, will furnish meals at all
hours, best American dishes, also
genuine Mexican articles, "tama-
les, "chili coucarnie, " etc. Manu-
factures best candies-talIy l5c,
ID, nuga, cream, peanut, and other
kinds, same price Ak
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

Mai Mckinley is appointing none
but straight out Republicans to of
Gee, The cuckoo crowd win get no
pie for their treachery TO Democ-
racy In the late campaign.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they can-
not reach the diseased portion OF
the ear There Is only one way to
cure deafness, and that ls by constl-
uutlonal remedies, Deafness Is
caused by IN inllamed condition OF
the mucous lining Of the Eustach-
ian tube, When this tube gets In.
llamed YOU have Il rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when 1t
is entirely closed deafness Is the re-
suit, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken ont and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition hear
ing will be destroyed loreyeri nine
cases out Of ten are caused by ca.
tarrh, which is nothing but an in-
famed condition Of the mucous sur
faces,
We will give one hundred dollars
for any case Of deafness Caused by
eatarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Calarrh Cure, Send for cir.
culars, free Il, j CHENEY n Co..
Toledo, O.,
nay Sold by druggists, Zoe,
us
patroni2e push aud enterprise,
lluddleston Bros, always keep the
best of lresh meats, eteu and
promptly deliver the same delivered
to all parts of the city,
Co.'S
Have your watches and clocks re-
paired by the old reliable jeweler i
l. sehuster 1926
Parents Wishing their children
taught music should send 10 teach.
era who are here 10 stay Prof
aud Mra, H. w. MeCann, teachers
of violin, mandolin, piano and yo-
cal For terms, etc, call on or ads
dress y. u, MCCAIN, il3 Walnut
street, n
4 cnrlond Of bugglcs, n cnrlond
ofWngOns aud u large stock Of
harness just received by the Ten
Nrlmn Carriage Company No,
i9i East Broad street, Prices
down 10 hard pan, Ia keeping
with the times can aud cNNm-
Inc, nndprlcc we cnn please you,
The Home Forum Benefit order
was organized In 1899, In Central
Illinois with about | 1000 people, aud
number now over 10000. The lro
rum pays one fourth the amount Of
the certificate Tor loss Of a hand or
foot, aud half for total disability
ialhs
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

President Mckinley has sent his
reports to the centennial manage
ment at Nashville, as not being able
to be on hand the day of the open.
Ing, but says he hopes to spend
a day with them later ON, 'Mc'
should be there by all means, and
no should Marcus Aurellua Hanna
nil
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

1Judge Williams, Of the Federal
court at Little Rock, recently ren-
dered a decision to the effect that
mortgages executed on Sunday are
null and void.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

Attention, Ladlca am prcpas
cd to do all kinds of dress maNIng,
and guarantee satIsfaetIonI was
formerly with the noted Paris Cloak
and Suit Co., on Fifth Avenue, New
York City, Give me a trial.
Mus j Sptr2nrud,
llsl3 300 Maple Sc,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

Japan has her eyes longingly upon
Hawaii, as shown by recent deyel.
opments, Butshe can not afford
to buck against Uncle Sam.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

Celery Phosphate, nerve
tonic, has all the proper
ties and flavor Of pure Gel
cry. Try 1t. Smith Drug
Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

Mr. 0, 9, Ludwig, who recently
purchased the Little Rock Bee, a
society Journal has sold it to l., D,
Hamilton and Sanky Butler,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19
RApTn9.

Daily, per month by cnrrlor,..,.uuS 20
Daily, six months by mail, In advance 90
Daily, one yoOr by mall IN advance, z 90
Weekly one year by mai, ln0dyAnco | 20
Woekly six months In adyanconru 30
Al communications should be addressed
20 The TEXARKANlAN,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

j, ID, benjamin has sold many
suites of furniture the past week
lie tells us that advertising pays,
as Il has brought alound the pee
pie TO trade With hlm ll'tl
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

When naby was sIpk we gave her tastoria
When she was child, phe cried for Caalorla,
When she became Mlsi, ahe chung 10 CostorIa,
WheA she had Children, she gave them gastoria,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-19

Cau at The llurdsal Art Gallery
and see sample OF work done at
night equal In every way to day
IIghl worM ~.