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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15
EUPION OIL THE BEST!

Eupion oil is a double process re-
fined oil, non explosive and abso-
lutely safe, and cannot be equaled
for illumination. Inferior oil is Of
ten sold for EUPION. Ask for
Eupion and take no other. In or
der to obtain the best results, boil
your lamp burner and put in new
wick at least once per month.
Genuine Eupion oil is for sale by
the following Texarkana mer-
chants:
w. E. Welcome, John P. Kline,
Gate City Gro'y Co, 1T. P. Browner.
Smith Drug Co. Oscar Turner
Joseph McShane, Inter-Staee Drug Store
H. Brown, Hoffman Hdw Co.
M. Kelley Mrs. E. L. Meeks
Williams & Williams A. i. Helmns
T. w. Dunn, L. E. Roach
Merriwether & Tavlor r A. Hardin.
w. A. Robinson.
Positively no oil sold from the
peddling wagon.
The Hunter Transfer and Stor-
age Co., have the only safe and con
venient rooms in the city, for stor-
age of your furniture or piano. We
are prepared to store goods of any
kind. AL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15
$500 to Port Arthur and Return

S5.UO to Port Arthur and Return.
The K. c. P. & G. Railway will
run low rate, $500, excursion from
Shreveport to Port Arthur, leaving
Shreveport at 10:45 a. M, May "a,
making a daylight run between
these points. Parties from Texar-
kama desiring to take this trip will
be given a special rate IN connec-
tion with excursion train out of
Shreveport. All tickets will be
good for the round trip on any
train carrying passengers, up to
and including Sunday May 20.
For rates and further particu-
lars call on or address the under
signed.
]. B. SAINT,
Pass & Ticket Agent.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Any one desiring to purchase lots
9 and 10, Block SO, Broad street,
where the Marble yard is located
will do we'll to confer with S. L.
Ogle, Roswell, N. NJ. Will sell
cheap and on easy terms.
29-2W-dW
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Pratice Economy in buying med
lcines as in other matters. 1t is
economy to get Hoods Sarsaparilla
because it contains more medicinal
value than any other-100 doses
one dollar.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

For Constipation take Karl's Clo-
yer Root Tea, the great blood puri-
fer. Cures headache, nervousness,
eruptions on the face, and makes
the head clear as a bell. Sold by
Smith Drug Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15
What DR.. A. E. Salter Saws.

Buffalo, N. Y.-Gents:-From my
personal knowledge, gained in OBJ
serving the effect of your Shiloh's
Cure is cases of advanced Consu mp.
tion, I am prepared to say it is the
most remarkable remedy that has
ever been brought to my attention.
1t has certainly saved many from
consumption. Sold by Smith Drug
Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Remember that F. L. Schuster
has the finest line OF sterling silver
novelties ever shown in the city, at
hard times prices, Call early and
secure some of his bargains. 1914
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Stop that cough! Take warning
1t may lead to consumption. A 25c
bottle of Shiloh's Cure may save
your life. Sold by Smith Drug
Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15
Lost.

You will loose your chance of
having your knives, forks and
spoons replated If you don't bring
in your work soon, AIS State Line
Avenue. 3-27
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Patronlze push and enterprise.
Huddleston Bros. always keep the
best of fresh meats. ETC., and
promptly deliver the same delivered
to all parts of the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

We always give our customers
the best the market affords, full
weights and prompt attention.
HUDDLEsToN Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15
W. E. WELCOME

Having sold his grocery business
to j. H. Mullins, takes this method
of notifying all parties who are
indebted to him to come forward
within the next THIRTY DAYS
and settle their accounts, as after
that date the accounts then re-
naming unpaid will be placed IN
the hands of an attorney for col
lection. I trust that my friends
will see me within this time in or
der that | may be saved the ex-
pense of placing their balances for
collection.
4 29-1m. W. E. WELCOME.
Texarkana, Ark, April 30, 1898.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure
all liver ills. 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

For the best high grade flour, at
$3.50 per Darrell, go to NJ. Kelly's,
Jr. 90
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Huddleston Bros. have Just re-
ceived fine lire of smoked meats.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

]. A. Ford dyes and cleans cloth
ing at lowest prices-work guaran-
teed. 1-12
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Joe McShane's is the place TO get
zero prices. lois
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

If you want Holiday Goods, such
as silyerware Of all kinds, In latest
and prettiest designs, f. l..
Schuster can supply You, and at
bottom prices. 1914.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Remember the TEXARKANIAN Job
office can supply your every want
the very best class of work at bot
tom prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

You can get the best creamery
butter at Joe McShane's, at all
times.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Twenty pounds white sugar for
81 at Joe McShane's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Palace Drug Store for pure and
fresh drugs and good attention.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

NJ. Kelly, Jr., will sell you eleven
bars of good laundry SOAP for 25cts
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Mike Kelly, Jr., for the best gro
ceries at bottom prices. 2-9
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

Karl's Clover Root Tea, tor con-
stipation it's the best and if after
using it you don't say so, return
the package and get your money.
Sold by Smith Drug Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

You can buy hams tor sc per lb
at Joe McShane's. 12-1
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

For RENT.--One large room, con-
tanning three large windows-in
the Gardner brick building, 219
East Broad Street. For further
information apply to
]. W. GARDNER,
2-17 "Texarkanian" office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15
Run Here

And bring your knives, forks aud
spoons TO be replated Work guar.
auteed, as State Line Avenue. 3.27
For choice hams and best OF cam
ned goods, call on the Warwick
Moore Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15
DIR. W. C. SPEARMAN
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
TExARK ANA, ARKANSAS.

New line ladies and gentlemen's
gold watches aud chains at n. l..
Schusters the old reliable. gl3
Shiloh's Consumption Cure cures
where Others fail IL g. the leading
Cough cure, aud no home should be
without IL. Peasant 10 take and
goes right TO the spot. Sold by
Smith Drug Co. I'm
Eleven bars laundry soap for 25c
al Joe McShanes. l2.l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-15

]. B. SAINT,
Pass & Ticket Agent.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28

conspicuous failure The situation In
Cuba has only changed for the worse
Sag9Sta Is pOWerless; Bianco IS power
less to put an end to the conflict, to
rehabiittate the islano or 10 relieve the
suffering, starvation and distress.
THE time for action has come. no great
er reason for 1t tomorrow more than ex-
lists today. Every hours delay only adds
another chapter to the awful story of mis-
cry and death. Only one power can inter-
Yene-tha United States of America
ut was her glorious example which in
spir"d tho Cubans OF Cuba to raise the flag
of liberty I'm her eternal hills. We cannot
refuse to accept This responsibility which
tho God OF the universe has placed upon us
re- the one great power In the new world.
What shall our action m?'
Too Late FOR Recognition.
Mr. Thurston briefly adverted to the
propositions Of recognizing the beligerency
or the Independence of the Cub&ns only to
say that It was too late for either AS to
annexation he said:
Good forbid. [ would oppose annex t'on
with my latest breath. The people OF
Cuba are not our people; they cannot as
simulate with US, and beyond all that | am
utterly and unalterably opposed to any de-
parture from the declared policy OF the
fathers which would start this republic for
the first time upon a career OF conquest
and dominion utterly at Variance. with tho
declared purposes. Let the world under
stand that the United States does not pro-
pose to annex Cuba; that IT Is not seeking
q foot of Cuban soil or 3 dollar Of Spanish
treasure"
AS to the pan for the United States to
guarantee Cuban purchase bonds, Mr..
Thur2;on declared
''rhe American people will never consent
TO the payment of one dollar. to the gu2r-
anteeinE OF one bond. as the price paid to
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28

ammunition hoists leading to the maya
zines to the turreta, the former are in
closed IN tubes of hardened steel fifteen
inches in thickness. Mounted in this fash
ion, the guns are alno t invulucrab1e from
the elSht-inch rifles mounted high in cir
With good range and capable OF piercing
the walls OF most aTmOred ships at fight
Ing quarters. to the big thrteen-inch guns
that can project their armer-pior@Ing shot
a dozen miles across the sea,
The combination battery is supplcmeI ted
by numerous auxiliary battery Of small
er guns pcrched on every convenient point
OF the superstructure. All are rapid Irc
or machine guns, Tor the navy department
has prodted by the lessons taught in the
Chiuo-lapaneae war Of the terrible power
OF guns Of this type. About four motions
suffice to load, dischar3e and reload one
OF the ordinary may breech-lOadiuZ guns,
The largest arc HVc-lnch CaiIDcr. fourteen
in all. sheltered behind si,.-inch steel
walls and separated one from another ny
two-inCh steel walls to minimize Tho Ct
fcct9 Of an exploding 5hell III any COM
partmtnt. Then there are six-pUuuIors
warm reception OF hostile torpedo boats,
or TO clear a deck or IN open portfolio Oc
carthWOrk. 70 facilitate this some Of tAe
machine guns are placed nigh in the mill
tGry tops where they can rain bullets down
below. To protect the hun which COR
r!es all Of thus offensive power sixteen and
one-EGlf inches OF aTmOr Is placed 0long
the sides dipping four feet below the wa
arc disposed to prevent any shot that may
enter from trHVcrS.1g. The engines, the
Vitals Of the ship, are. covered by am arch
ell steel deck two and thrcC~Qu9rlor III
Ches Tick, placed on an angle calculated
TO defect and throw upward amy pso-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28

DAY and to The builders Of the ship for their
kind and generous and courteous hospital
ity? .oao o :, ,vr,t-
ten lndelibly upon every chapter OF the
nations history since her admission into
the sistcrhooJ of states?
us il the Kentucky whose brave boid
pioneers rescued Il wilderness from the saw
age and made it blossom a5 the rose?
is it tho Kentuciy. the eloqunnnce OF
Breckinridge shoois the halls OF congress
and stirred the hearts Of the people on the
huStjnS&2
us it tho Kentucky OF waving grass, OF
crystal streams, blended mountain top and
sky, Ch!VG!rous r1cn and beautiful women?
rs 1t the kentucky whose gallant SOL
diera have ever been found III the fore
front Of battle, whose seamcn have won
fal1e upon de ocean and ctristened heath-
us 1t the Kentucky whose generous peo-
PIE sympath3ze with tie oppressed and
doWn-trodden OF every land and who ear
n"Stiy desire that the nation shall intervene
to prevent further atrocities upon the sut-
fcrng people OF Cuba; and If the investi-
cation should justify, TO avence the death
OF our sailors, not by demanding Indemnity
in money but indemnity in blood
"Of this Kentucky l cannot iittingly
speak In the short time allotted. Bat it is
and poetry ana song, that Kentucky which
today gave its first kiss to the sea.
There is no better snip; there could DO
no better name.
When fully manned and equipped she
starts on hcr mission, we viii eXclalm:
Cod bless Kentucky on the IOnd God
speed and protect kentucky on the sea
80 ship has been christenct1 as 1t has
been. Not according to the custom OF
pirate Vikings clad with the skin of Wild
beasts. but with sparkling water from the
spring which quenched tho infant thirst
OF him who gave freedom 10 a race ana
wed our country from destruction.
And when the great ship majeat!cally
moves to glorious destiny. which IS IN store
for 1t. IL will be sanctited by the prayers Of
more Christian women than all others that
have ever moved on the face of the wa
tiers.
Whether uniCr calIn and clOudless skies
or struggling With temDestuoU9 waves;
whether in peace or war. There shall hover
over Il. not The spirit of alcohol. which has
destroyed 50 MANY lives. deeolated TO many
homes ana caused The shedding OF so much
blood and so many tears; but the spirit OF
EentuclY's uOble5t son. the TrandeSt man
in oil the tide Of times, symboiized by
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28

port News ShipbWldinS and Dry Dock
Company and at 1875 o'clock, a Hltlo moro
than an hour later. second ship, the ex-
act counterpart OF the first one except in
name followed.
They were christencd respectively the
Kearsarge and the Kentucky. proud and
historic names that have just representa-
tivcs IN the splendid fighting machines iUt
aho0t today.
The ship OF the nation" was launched
first and long before the hour announced
for the ceremony fully 1906 peoDe were
pushing and iostline around the powerful
steel hun Of No. IS. as the Kaars7rge gas
known in tho saipyard, each person en-
deavorinS to get the best view ohSainah.o
of the interesting ceremony about 20 taxa
place.
Jus: before the preliminary preparations
were finished the chris HjD6 party -
rived and was conducted through the ya*t
throng to the Gaily decorated stage at the
bow OF The E,cars.'rf~a. Ja@ pGI'y VAS
imposed OF Mr.. Calvin b. Drcutt, p"Hsl-
dent cf the Newport News &1iplui.ainE
Company: Mrs Herbert Nins'0T. sponsor
for tho Kearsarcc. ana her maids of honor,
Miss Margarr, Eastman. o4 stasa u- va
Mss Christine Bradley. sponsor tor TIE
kentucky, and her m1ids OF Aonor, Misses
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28

tTcenabofo, n. c, NaTcN 10Th 1893.
SIRsI consider the Hancock Rotary Ds Pow the
future; because quicker method of improving
legumes peas the ordinary oudboad
pillow unaded and do good work With the
Disc Pow gradually add to the depth has
break land that has Tor generations been ampd under the
old system shallow blowing the greater
soil toward the bottom Of the furro@.
Deep blowing deep soil is the coming method farming
hard subso prevents the absorption
loose subsoi admits the rains and them for
drought this always distance below
growing through capillary action drawn the
loose and rich soil warmth
penetrating downward, and added growth is secured
Yours truly lHOS l. BROWN, Grounds
7o""farea SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL WORKS, Atlanta Ca
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28

Spain for her relinouishment Of the Island
sno has so Wantonly outraged and deVas-
tated.
.AIr. President. there Is only one action
possible if one il taken: that Is the inter
Vtnttor for the Independence of the L5lIhdi
Intervention thai means the landing OF an
american army on Cuban soil. the deploY-
Ing Of IN American 1eet of IN" harnnT 81
havana; intervention which says to Spain
Leave ahr island. withdraw your soldiers
leave the Cubans. these brothers OF ours III
the new world, t. form and carry on govern
ment for themselves SucA l2terVenLl0GH
would unGouhtedly load to war bnt II
war came It would come by act OF spain IN
rcslstanc" OF the liberty ara the lhu@Pe"-
dence OF the Cuban people
lie maintained that of al people on the
island the native Cubans were the best
qualified and fitted for government.
Mr.. Ihrrston PAID high tribute to tho
government ior the work II has accom-
pIl&hcd IN preparing for any emergency and
speaking Of congress said:
IIust Help the President.
awe are rot III session to hamper or Grip
pie the president; we are here to advise aud
assist him. Conceas can alone levy taN~
g. and TO th!s congress the united people
or this broad land. from sea to sea, from
lake to gulf, look to voice their wishes
and execute their Will
mt. President, against the intervention
of the United states III tbs holy cause
there i4 but one voice Of dissent, that IS
the voice OF the money changers. THey
fear Uar not because Of any Christian or
eun00Uoe sentiment against war ana IN
favor of peace. but because they fear that
= declaration Of war or the intervention
which might result In war would have
depressing effect upon the stock market
"Mr. President. I do not read my duty
from the citer. J. 90 not accept my les
sons in patriotism from Wall street. /
war Win @paln would increase the bus
sa 4f American
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SERENELY THEY
RIDE THE WAVES
Kentucky and KearSaTse Are Nov AGoat
with naughty ali.
BIG BATTLESHiPS LAUNCHED
Christoned Amid laundering Cheers
of a Thousand Patriots.
GOVERNOR BRADLEY ELOQUENT
Toasts the State of Kentucky and Pro
claims Her the Home Of Beauty
ond Courage.
GOVERNOR BRADLEY ELoQUENJ'

Newuort News. Va. March 24.--1'he FIRST
great battleship ever launched from
private yard in the south kissed the waves
IN the James river at l0D2 O'CLOCK inns
morning at The immense plant OF the New
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28

aE;.N 'iDe!" F!tNATnENT Eo& LADIES.
Ivnl send free, with tut Instructions soma Of thls
simple preparation for the Of i.aGcorrana, Ulcer
zion. Displacement and ELL female troubles, 10 al
lalie4 sending address have nothing TO sell. Toll
Other sufferers O! it that is all ask.
Mrs. SljMEHs, Soy a. C., More Dame Ind
The times., 1898-01-02

February for local championships in gym
nastics and athletics, Just such games as
We're held In the big gymnasium several
years ago when the Y. NJ c. A. was a strong
competitor for honors. The large number
of aspirants for athletic hcnors in the sew
eral clubs and associations here ought to
bring GU large entry list.
1T is proposed said an enthusiastic
member, ito he it an open affair and
to secure the presence of not only the local
men. but a number from Baltimore. Phila.
delphia and elsewhere" 1t is the one was
of increasing the interest in amateur ath-
letlcs during The indoor season.
The Winged Arrow team of athlete
could be made an all-Star affair and
would include Spear, Harding, McEIlone,
Green, Ross ard Stewart,
The performance of the latter in cover
ing the half mile on the flat track in
2: 20 Is minutes is still the talk of his
eliminates.
The amusement comndttec Will during
the coming week, begin its prepa .ations
for another big athletic smoker. 70 be
given this month. The ladies night.
to be giveE Oh the sth instant, with its
attractive musicai features, promises to
The times., 1898-01-02

bring together the!srgest gathering OF mem
bers and their fair friends the handsome
clubhouse has held In many moons. The
Tuxedo Trio. of New York city, viii baone
OF the attractions.
The loss of two games out OF sea Of
three PLAYED lastssyeek almost broke Can't.
Stiles heart. He is still wondering how
1t all came about The team hopes antl.tle-
clares foI better results in the new year.
1t has been suggested that Capt. Stiles
might go III ard change the luck b. bowl
Ing game or Two. Dr. Kicker is keeping
up steady work and bowling his usual
average. Stitt was missed In the last set
with the Business Mems Club.
Midge Ross and Waters. having perfected
their now brother act, are taking up q
novelty Ia acroh;.tics, which will be Of
fered a a surprise ia the. athletic smoker
to be given this month. S
Corcoran Cadet Athletics
More than the usual amount of interest
is being token in athletics With
in the ranks of the Corcoran Cadets,
and with increasing numbers the young
soldiers will in a few Years reach as
high a st-nding in amateur athletics as
they promise 10 hold in soldiery.
The aceosnran nsing c ut siscsvs the bass<e.
ball team of '9Tf9s, With the exception
of Players ZeH and DAVIS. TIE f.aIaer
is the team hero, beca use OF his excellent
wark against Carroll Institute.
Eugene G. Edwards ma IA ger ;, {. ii. team,
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quietly at iis companions for a moment Or
J two and finally said
Boys you ar.- all wrong. It vas VINO
| killed Cock iiobin with luy little gun, and
/ he belongs 20 me-
How do you make that OUT eN
claimed the other men in a bunch
Easy enough replied the quiet man;
1.-THE pheasant was Killed with Monogram
shot. and / am the only one in the 9aC-y
who uses thaf kind OF shot
With that the quiet man took the birI
from tha maE who had reacned it first aGd
carefully slowed it away in the ed9a eio'is
pocket OF his hunting jacket.
Monogram shot, echoed the rest Of the
men in one VOICE. What in the de lce )
monogram SHOT
"Hungh, / thought that sou youngsters
had nave- hes rd of that. said the veteran:
lit IS simply shos OL which NY mono gram
is inT rinted-''
VIII you Kindly permit US 10 see some
of this WONDERFUL shot asked one OF the
patty. sarcastiCaIy-
Certainly il will afford me great pleas
ure.r declared the veteran aS he pIunSe1
his hand down into his Pocket and fiShed
out a little leIden pellet. ThL, was TX
iInined by aii the men in turn, and, sure
enough, the letters forming the claimants
monogram wefe found u BE- legibIy stau,,s-I
upon it.
The men were plainly puzzled, but, not
wishing to show their ignorance OF the
supposed molerJi kind II anJunitjOn, they
dropped the matter for the time being
That night the owner OF the monogram
shot left for biz home in the city. taxing
with him the pheasant and most If the
other game which had been killed during
the day.
The rest OF the party had gathered aronni
a blazing not fire in the little hotel, when
one % them suddenly remarked
Say, boys. lam not onto that monogram
shot racket YET. That fellow has gone home
and taken about all ths game with him, oa
the ground that it was killed with mono
gram shot. Now. now do We know that,t
was Killed with his blessed Old nonogrtm
shot?''
''Why. he showed us one Of the shot,
ianocentIy spoke up the youngest 3f The
party
YES. hut that did not prove that slIthe
birds he clained TO tave dropped were
killed with monogram sEot. We didn't
pick any Of the SHOT out Of the birds
well, hese is one of the cartridges shat
he left heilind him said third man.
''lets break IL open and examine it
The shot was sgOu dumped cut OF the
cartridge ane each grain carefully scrutin-
ized by tie men. 1t is needless 60 remark
as the lecturer SAYS tand then talks half
ali hour or the subject, that not sigd
of the mans monogram was discovered
Oh any OF the shot.
We've been buncoedi'' exclaimed one
Of the men in 4 disgusted tone OF vie;
1--WE have been undoner'
We have ectoed the other men IN
chorus land bymeans OF monogram shot
But for heavens sake, let US keep
quiet about it," said one 20 the party.
because, if this story gets out We VIII
be the lateIing stock of the town when
we get home
All the en- solennly swore to keep
mum, but the story was too good, a1d it
had to come out tc prevent other young
and iuez perienced sportsmen from goiug
tn shopkeerers aud importunnG theIn for
monogram shot.