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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05
ALCOHOLs FEARFUL WORK.
Atlanta Constitution Says a Glass Of
Wine Caused the Civil War.

1t is said that a single glass of
wine probably wrecked the Demo-
cratic party in 1860. The theory is
worth telling, says the Atlanta Con-
stitution. After the breaking up
of the National Democratic Con-
yention at Charleston, the party in
Georgia held a state convention.
The leaders of the party could not
agree. 1t was a critical period.
The majority report indorsed the
seceders or boilers at Charleston,
while the minority report opposed
their action. The leading champion
of the minority was Hershel V.
Johnson, and his followers we're
confident that his eloqueuce and
logic would carry the day.
1t is quite likely that such would
have been the case but for an uu-
fortunate mishap. Ex-Gov John
son began his speech before the
noon adjournment on the second
day, and concluded after dinner.
Old men who remember that speech
say that it was a powerful argu-
ment, and the impression gained
ground that after the noon recess
the speaker would demolish his
opponents with a few sledge-ham.
mer blows.
But the over confident friends of
the mOrity report we're doomed to
dlsappointmentment. Johnson felt
the strain of the morning session
so much that he was unable to eat
anything and he took a glass of
wine upon an empty stomach in
order to strengthen himself. This
was a fatal mistake. That one
glass eff wine perhaps changed the
destiny of the nationl
| The great orator resumed h S
speech, but the wine had nauseated
him. He was hazy, verbose and un-
intellible at times. His style and
argument lacked vigor, consistency
and posltiveness. His friends look
ed at one another in despair, The
men on the other side were exult-
ant. 1t was evident that the speak
er had damaged his own cause.
Then Howell Cobb and Henry R.
Jackson followed each other for the
maiority report, They spoke with
an air of expectant triumph ano
captured the convention. The ma
jority report was adopted. 1t is un
necessary to follow the history OF
the next few weeks. The National
democracy was completely disrup-
ted and put two tickets in the field.
Lincoln was elected and the count
ry was plunged into the civil war.
Had Johnson succeeded in inducing
the Georgia convention to adopt
his conservative ideas, it is safe tC
say that other Southern states
would have fallen into line with our
commonwealth, and the National
Democratic party would have re
mained united.
This is the story of what a little
glass of wine did. 1t ruined great
party, caused a disastrous war, and
besided the loss of life, cost the
South over 81, 900, 100000. Perhap,
this is rather speculative, but there
are many who believed it a gener-
alton ago.
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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05
unendatIOu

An eastern editor says that a man
in New York got himself into
trouble by marrying two wives. A
western editor replied that a good
many had done the same thing by
marrying one. A northern editor
says that quite a number of his ac-
auaintances found trouble in barely
promising to marry and not going
any further. A southern editor
says he was bothered enough when
he was SIMPLY in company with an
other mans wife.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The Chicago Record and Presi-
dent John G. Shortall, of the Illinois
Humane Society, are strongly ad-
Yocating the re-establishment of
the old "whipping-post" method of
punishment, for certain classes of
law breakers, as the mildest and
best, as we'll as most humane. We
agree with them. At the present
term of Miller circuit court about
half of cases tried have been ne
groes, for larceny, and by haying
whipping post" all this trouble and
expense could be avoided.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The drop curtain to be placed in
the Assembly Hall, West Side, is
being prepared, by one of our local
painters, 1t will contain a border
of advertisements something like
the one used at the Chic opera
house, We learn the stage will be
fitted up with wings and when com
pleted will be the best kind of place
to have home theatres. We are glad
to note this display of enterprise
on the part of the teachers and
pupils of this school
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The following dispatch from Ad'
mlral Dewey, dated Manila, Nov.
26, was posted at the navy depart
ment: elsie de Luzon, Isle de Cuba
and Don Juan de Austria have been
raised and iocked. Ny anticipa-
tions as to their value fully realized.
Will leave shortly for Hong Kong by
their own steam. Constructor
Capps deserving of highest COM
mendatlOn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05
EXCURSION RATES.

Special low rate tickets to points in the
Southeastern states will be sold by the
Texas & Pacific Railway company from
al points on its line, ecember goth and
2lSt, the same as in former years. 1t
,hould be borne in mind that passengers
ave the choice Of three gatewayS via
this line in going back to their old home
for Christmas and New Years namely /:
New Orleans, Shreve ort and Memph S.
1t is with feeling of pleasure and pride
that we offer you the best passenger SER
Vice in the south
If you contemplate making tbs trip and
want to know the cheapest and best way
write to the nearest ticket agent or e. P.
Turner, general passenger and ticket
agent, Texas & Pacific Railway, Dal as
Texas, or to H. ?. Hughes, Tray. Pass,
Agt, Fort Worth, Texas.
Yours Truly,
L. P. TURNER,
&. P. e. Y. A.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is
Il blood or constitutional dfease, and in
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies, Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken
internally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls catarrh Cure
Is not a Quack medicine. 1t is prescribed
by one OF the best yhysicians in this cOun-
try for years, aud regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers.
acting directly on the mtcous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such wonder
ful results in curing Catarrh. Send fol
testimonials, free
II, j CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

Those who appreciate good dental
work will do well to call on Dr. Sims.
who has been located in Texarkana
ABOUT Tour years guaranteeing all
WORK, yet there has not been four
hliings returned broken down or
fallen out, Office over Palace
Drug Store. ii 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

England is about to have another
fight with her subjects in India. 1t
is feared a general uprising will en-
sue, in which case much British
blood will likely be spilled.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

For the next month the minds oI
the men are to be occupied by the
proceedings of congress, but the
children are to forget even the
Maine, until after Christmas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The grand Jury inqulrIug into the
Virden riots returned ten true bills
duplicating in all ffty-four persons
among them Gov. Tanner of Illinois,
for neglect of duty and malfeasance
in office. His bond was fixed at
$500. Did we eyer2 Actually a
governor indicted and placed under
bond
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The decision of the supreme court
in the railroad case does not seem
to have stampeded all the trusts,
According to the New York World
there are 1856 now in existence, with
capital of $1,000, OOO,O 900, and more
trusts in the process of formation
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The politicians should consider
well that if the Philippines are to
put under military rule the position
of secretary of war will have to be
removed from the list of offices
which are passed around as political
rewards.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

An Oklahoma girl who ADVERTISED
for husband got him. The rota
expense of the advertisement anc
wedding outfit was $ll, and within
year the husband died, leaving a
life insurance of $4,000, And Still
some people claim that it does not
pay to advertise. -Ex.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

Some of the Panama Unfinished
canal owners are in Washington,
and are doing their best to defeat
the passage of a Nicaragua cana
bill. 1t is safe to say they will not
be successful.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The Hunter Transfer and Storage
Co., have the only safe and conven-
lent rooms in the city, for storage
Of your furniture or piano, We
are prepared to store goods of any
bind
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05
Cheap Rates to the Old States for the
Holidays.

On December 2oth and 7Ist the Cotton
Belt route will sell round trip tickets TO
points In the southeast, east OF the Missis-
sippi and south OF the Ohio river, at rate
OF one fare for the round trip, Tickets
will be on sale only on these two days, and
viii be good to return any time within 40
days from date Of sale.
This viii be an excellent chance to spend
Christmas with the old folks at home, In
the old states. For full particulars, rates,
schedules, etc, call on the nearest ticket
agent OF the Cotton Belt Route, or address
T.. w. LaEAUME, q. p. & r. A.,
ST. Louis, Mo.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The Kansas City, Memphis and
Birmingham railroad, with its
through sleeping car service Mem
phis to Washington, Philadelphia
and New York, via, Atlanta, is the
quickest and best line to the south
east. Reclining chair cars on all
trains for seats in which no charge
is made. For map and time tables
and sleeping car reservations, ad-
dress, e. SUToLIFFE,
G.P,& A MemrhisRoute,
307 Main st.
IL 2S. Memphls, Tenn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The Lee County Courier very
truly says that two things sadly
needed by the state of Arkansas are
a new constitution and a new state
house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

Purity the sewers of the body and
stimulate the digestive organs TO
maintain health strength and en-
ergy. Prickly Ash Bitters is a tonic
for the kidneys, liver, stomach and
bowels. For sale by all druggists.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

The newspapers of the state are
giving the legislature soon to meet
some sage adyice--from their re-
spective standpolnts. OF course
they do not agree by any means and
the legislators will find themselves
in the same fix, Many sol2us who
go to the capitol with pet hobbies
will be surprised to find so many
fools who do not look at the ques
tion through their glasses. -Ex.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05
RATHS.

Daily, pc, month by carrier. Il
Daily, six months by mail, in advance 4 o.
Jaily, one year by mail, in advance. 7 81
Weekly, one year by mail, in advance 1 o.
Weekly, six months, in advance.., 81
All communications should be addressed
10 THE TExARKANIAN.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

Chamberlaius Colo, Cholera and
Diarrhma Remedy can alwaysbe de.
pended upon and is pleasant and
safe to take. Sold by Smith Drug
~
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

Pains IN the chest when d person
has a cold indicate tendency to-
ward pneumonia. A piece of fan
mel dampened with Chamberlain,
Pain Balm and bound on 70 the
chest over tie seat of pain vii
promptly relieve the pain and pre-.
vent the threatened attack Of pneu
monia. This same treatment viii
;ure lame back in few hours
Sold by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

1t will be a hot day in December
(mercury lOOo) when the yellow
journals fail to get up something
sensational and unreliable as tc
terms of peace" the "Cubans
demands" or "Aguinaldo on the
war path" The Cubans will acqui.
esce in anything this country pro-
poses, as also the Philippines.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

A man thinks because woman is
in love with him if she let's him
kiss her; a woman thinks he loves
her IL he does so,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

Drink "Value coffee" the best
medium price goods on the market.
Far superior-to the cheap package
article Warwick-MooreCo
lO9 Exclusive Agents.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

Schuster, the "old reliable Jew.
eler will repair your watches or jew
elry, at bottom prices, tf,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

is a pair or more of our delicious spring
roasting chickens We have the freshest.
fattest and best favored spring broiler
and roasting chickens, capOns, spring
ducks and geese, and tender, juicy roasts
Of beef, lamb, and pork that you can pro-
cure anywhere, and our prices are as low
as you will pay elsewhere for inferior
meats
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

If you want a good watch, clock,
or any kind of jewelry or silverware,
20 to Schuster's, on State Line Av-
enue, Il
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05
The TEXARKANIAN
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wv. GARDNER. Editor and Prop'r
SUNDAY, DEC. A, 1898,

The Daily and Weekly TExARKANIAN are
entered at the postotlice at Texarkana a
second class mail matter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05

New line ladies and gentlemens
gold watches and chains at r. l.
Schuster's the old reliable. 81 :
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05
have for years,

DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gIsts under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICA
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-05
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal
LOUISVILLE. KY NEW YORK. nv
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21
PIANO PRICES.

If dealer asks you $400 for a piano and after much negotiation consents to accept S250, don't think for a mo- ment that you have an opportunity to secure a s4OO piano for $25O; but make note of the fact that he tried to get $400 for a S250 piano. Also re- member that you could get it from me at $250 and even less without any pre- liminary talk, and thus save your time. Behr Bros, Chickering and Mason & Hamlin pianos at $4OO up Cheaper grades at $200 to s275. High grade guitars, mandolins, etc., at SIC up. Cheaper goods at S350 up.
 REDEWILL'S MUSIC STORE,
 West Washington street, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT Herbert Brown, editor of the Tucson Citizen, was in town yester- day.
 Mir. R. E. Miner left last night for the Arizona dam to bring home his son George and the two sons of Rev MT. Halsey who have been camping there for the past week.
 J. S. Baker, newspaper man from Philadelphia. who came here for his health few weeks ago, will leave to- night for Prescott to take one of the newly created offices of forest rangers under the late act of congress for the preservation of forests.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21
READ AND RUN... A Liffie Clearance Sale fhdt means Money Saved for our Many Customers.

Woven hammocks with steel spread
 CTS. $1.00. Better ones for $50. Utopia Palmer hammocks, worth s6,
 only $395. Water coolers at bottom prices Refrigerators, worth $1475, only $9.65. Ice cream dishes, 2Oc. Ice picks from 1Oc to 200. Ice ShredderS, 25c Lemon squeeZers, 10c to 45c First-class freezers, from s1.45 up Fruit jars, Mason's, at jobbers' prices. Water sets, pitcher. six glasses and
 tray, from 65c to s2
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

ganizers and is now one of the officials of the Phoenix Guarantee and Abstract
 company. He is thoroughly familiar
 with the records of this county and his accuracy and reliability in his line of business are well known. For these reasons he is particularly suited for the cfice which he seeks and it
 would be fitting compliment to the younger element of the party should he receive the nomination. Mir Cog gins has always been republican and while he has in no sense ever been
 an office seeker he has always been an
 earnest party worker. He would be a popular candidate and could be easily elected, as his friends are
 numerous throughout the country
 H. Mac Davenport returned lately from the VekJl mine where he has
 been employed fer some time. A special process for the treatment of that rich silver ore was tried for a time, but not long ago it was found to
 be unsatisfactory and was abandoned Arrangements are now being made to put in ] mill, when WI TX will be re- suped On an extensive scale
 McK pIlipOn'S where vOll car cef
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Effectually, yet gently, when costiye or bilious, to permanently overcome habitual constipation, to awaken the kidneys and liver to healthy activity without irritating or weakening them, to dispel headaches, colds or fsvers, use Syrup of Figs, made by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

Back at the old stand, once more am with you after three months va cation. 1 have again opened up my stock of groceries on the corner of Second and Washington streets, and invite all my old customers to come and see me, and as many new onCs as wish to- w. D. BUCK,
 The Cash Grocer.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21
TOP OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has ,een used for children teething 1t oOthes the child, softens the gums tllayS all pain, cures wind collie and is he best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty i've cents a bottle
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

The Nadeau, one Of the largest and finest hotels in Los Angeles, has re- duced its rates to Arizona people for the summer mOnthS
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

The cold storage system of Tribole1, the butcher, is conducted on a strictly cash basis.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

Dr. w. H. Ward has removed his office to the north room Of the O'Neill block, 126 North First avenue, ground HOor
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

We call attention to the purity Of our bread. Every loaf Mother s Bread warranted by the Arizona bakery.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

I-ost-A bright bay horse, about 152 high: old wire cut scar on near front fetlOck. Return to Republican office and collect charges.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

For -First-class refrigerator in good condition. May be seen at Re publican office.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

Extra low prices Tor this month 1n groceries. Frank Griebel, 219 and 220 East Washington. Redewill block.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

Regular meals at the Phoenix res taurant. 20 cents. 27 South First Ave.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21
COFFEE AIS PLACE.

Coffee AIS lunch counter and ladies' dining room. All the delicacies of the season.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

The Lightning Messenger and Parcel Delivery has removed to No. 20 Wall street. Telephone IS.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

The popular rendezvous ;s at Wake iiG's pharmacy. the coolest room 1T town.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

Win you mee- me at <1e fountain at Wakclin's pharmacy. Of course
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

McKelligon's where you can get the finest handmade sour mash, bour- bon and Pennsylvania rye whistles
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

Cards of thanks, notices pertaining to organizations and societies, church fairs or socials, will not be printed in The Re- publican except when paid for.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21

All lovers Of pure natural leaf to- bacco are invited to call on ". D. Buck and get the old Kentucky Burley twist.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21
LOCAL BREViTlES.

Read Kilroy's ad in want column.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-05
One Reason It Was Not Sent in Today 1
Because They Want to First Get the
Consuls out Of Cuba.
scripps-McRae League Special

WASHINGTON, April 5Two messages written for pre-
senaon to Congress Wednesday, One drafted by
Secretary Day and the other by Attorney General Gggs
two considered by the cabinet
ted by Attorney General Gggs accepted
more ocbe All but Secretaries Long and Gage agreed that
Gnggs message was better The message will be sent
Congress tomorrow It read the
night and will receive its finishing touches morning.
described being vigorous and makes absolutely
Spanish rule Cuta be tolerated and that intervention
unless Spain yields makes direct
1t the Presidents intention message today
large part of said be taken from Gen reports and
deemed make public before Gen Lee and
consus safely of Cuba Arrangements being made with
the Plant system send after them 1t will leave
before the message is delivered.
WASHINGTON April $. A plan has suggested for
the settlement of the Cuban question It that the insurgents buy
Crown lands fair valuation payable within three years
that Spain withdraw her troops by then.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-05
S|CSBEE ON The NAMES XPLOSION.
Repeats His Opinion that the Ship
Was Destroyed by Mine.
Delay IN Bringing the Affair to a Crisis to the
Advantage Of Spain, He Says.

WASHINGTON, April s. $50 p m--The House Foreign Az
fairs committee met this morning and examined Capt Sgbee
explosion of the Maine He repeated his opinion
destroyed by mine and said nconcevab how could
occurred without Spanish official He he did NOT
intend to charge completely the the Spanish
the Captain General that subord
ate officials Discussing the probabilities the situation Capt
Sgsbee said the United States prepared in
could laugh Spain Did give particulars
needed improvements The delay in bringing crisis
belved, benefited Spain Personally he ready fight
In the Senate today Senator Turner of Washington
floor and made Cuban speech He criticised
Y and said II shall war; hope soon
to have chance. Loud applause.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-05
STUTTGART STORM.
No Fatalities but Two Residence
es Destroyed and One
Blown Down.

From parties coming from Stutt-
CART today it is learned that the cy-
clone there Monday Afternoon was
no worse than at frstreported. The
storm was going east, but near
Stuttgart turned in a northwestern
ly direction. 1t struck only the
edge of the town, destroying two
residences and blowing one from its
foundation. One person was iujur-
ed, but not fatally SO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-05
Ordered to Cnlcamauga.

A bulletin was received at the
Cotton Belt shops this afternoon
saying that President Mckinley had
ordered at once the concentration of
Federal troops at Caicamauga, near
Chattanooga.
A bulletin received at the Cotton
!. Exchange this afternoon says Gen
Lee has been ordered by the Span
iards from Havana.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-05
INTERVENTION DECLINED.
The President Declines the Mediation of
Pope Leo.
Gould Not Overcome the Prejudices Against
the Vatican in This Country, But
Favors Peace.
Declines the
Pope Leo.

scripps
ROME April 5,The Pope received message from President
Mckinley this morning declining the Pope Intervention because he
unable prejudice the United States though
against Vatican intervention sin politics. The dispatch
adds that the President opposed
to prevent it. but against the sentiment of his country
which demands the independence cessation of tn
horrors enacted there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-05
ar NAVAL PURPOSES.
gard Of Auxiliary Cruisers Selects
Ten New Steamers.

New York, April 5,-Tbe Board
# Auxiliary Cruisers have selected
ten new steamers for naval pur-
noses and the cruisers will be sent
70 the navy yards to be armed. The
allowing vessels were purchased:
Caracus and Venezuela OF the Red
n. line; Kansas City, of the SavaL-
nah line, YORKTOWN, jamestown aud
Princess Anne, of the Old Dominion
line, Ell Sol aud three others of the
Morgan line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-05
THE CITY ELECTION.
Passing Off in a Peacable and Quiet
Manner.

The city election is passing off in
very quiet aud orderly manner to-
day Except for humming car.
riages and flying banners, a stran-
ger would not know that an election
is in progress. The indications are
that very full vote Will be polled.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-05
New York Newspapers Say the Situation
Has a More Peaceful Outlook.
The New York Tribune Says the Cuban
Insurgents Will Accept an Arrnistice.
scripps-McRae League Special,

New YORK April 5-The Tribune says the situation more
neacel and have learned from official authority that the
Cuban insurgents will armse The Presidents
expected to Congress that there for The
Sun says the President has decided to but to state
the facts and leave the balance to Congress.
WASHINGTON D C, April Thirty four millions of dollars
remain as he s5oooooo recently appropriated by
Congress for a war fund