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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03

During prosperous times the sugar
crop of Cuba averaged 1,OO0,O 900 tons
annually. The total product of 1895.
96 was 225,221 tons; of 1S96-97 the
product was 212, ,221, deficiency this
year as compared with last year Of 49,.
170 tons. The shortage is only one Of
the penalties of war.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03

The Jews are much more exempt
from tubercle than any other race,
and there is little doubt, says medi.
cal writer, that much of this exemp.
ton is due to the great care exercised
in the choice and dressing of thei,
ont
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03
Christian science is growing rapidly
in the United States-at the rate Of
new church week, it is claimed.

Kentucky is the only state south Of
the Ohio river that has not made some
provision for disabled confederate
soldiers, either by means of pensions
or by the establishment of soldiers
homes OF both.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN,
THE DRINK EVIL MADE MANIFEST
IN MANY WAYS.

When Asked to Drlnk-A Great Deceive,
-Rev. DIR. Cuvler Speaks EloquentIy
About the Deceptive Qualities In Into-,
icants-The Philosophy of Teinperance
The Sacred Heart Review prints the fol,
lowing '.yg warning in verse, under the title
when Asked to Drink:''
Inlnk OF the thousands sleeping
IN drundards graves to-day,
mink OF the mothers weeping
Their weary lives away,
Think OF the sisters fearful.
Who mourn beloved ones.
Think of the fathers fearful
For cherished sons.
Think OF the fond hopes shattered,
The high ambitions slain,
Think OF the true hearts scattered
Never to meet again,
Think of the bosoms riven,
The lives that are tempest-tost,
Think OF the souls God-given
That now are lost.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03
Care of the Omelet Pan.

A French cook never, it is said,
washes the pan in which an omelet is
made. 1t is wiped clean with pieces
of paper, then rubbed dry with a
cloth. In this way the omelets made
in the pan are not so apt to burn.
These artists in cooking lay great
stress upon the quality and the care
Of their tools.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIVES.
To Wash woOlens.

Dip wooden garments in very hot
soapsuds, stir them about very rap.
idly and withdraw quickly. Do not
rinse the garments, but let them dry
by themselves on the line. Be sure
that the water is thoroughly hot, az
tepid water would shrink the fabric.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03
The Bicycle and Temperance.

wheeling enthusiast says: "If temper.
ance orators and teetotalisms advocates
fully realized to what extent they were be,
ing aided In their crusades by the ever-in.
creasing use Of the bicycle, they would
hasten to establish cycle academies
throughout the land. 1t Is well-knowr
fact among cyclists that soft drinks are
the most popular among experienced rid.
ers. The thirst engendered by long spin
is best quenched by beverage innocent ol
alcohol
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03

Although Spanish women are sup
posed to be smokers, one never sees o
woman smoking in public, except in
the gypsy quarters.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03

There are LOG different kinds oftype.
writer's made in the United States,
but only one kind Of successful
typewriter.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03
Worth Trying.

In nInety-nine cases out Of evcry hun.
dred it is found that when men have genu-
inely given total abstinence trial for
sufficient time they are able to say that
they are clearer in the head, lighter in
we're in the old DAYS. Undoubtedly bot
mental and physical work can be best dc
under total abstinence conditions.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03
SUNSET ON rAE FARM.

Dswnb he western ed erin face
o be Is
All
bird Sitsne
lam
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vhen my isd
watching All the world
offs QUIT
sky
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IN American
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-03
Temperance News and Notes.

Baccnus we'll his Sneep ne KNOWS!
For he marks them on the nose.
In these days OF struggle for existen
the working and business man cannot M
ford to spend money in LIQUOR.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
Fordyce May Run For Senator.

Little Rock, October 25.-The an
nouncement from New York that
Colonel S. W. Fordyce at the meet
ing of the directors of the Cotton
Belt railroad declined reelection as
president of that company is the
subject Of much discussion here.
Colonel Fordyce left Arkansas
about IL years ago and went to st.
Louis, but always maintained his
citizenship in Arkansas. He has
large property interests at Little
Rock, Pine Bluff and Hot Springs
1t is learned on good authority that
Colonel Fordyce intends to retire
from railroad business, return to
Arkansas and that in 1900 he will
be a candidate for the seat IN the
United States senate now occupied
BY Senator James H. Berry. Col
onel Fordyce is a life long Democrat
and advocated the gold standard.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
Notice In Bankruptcy.

In the District Court of the
United States for the Texarkana
division of the Western District OF
Arkansas.
In the matter of o. W. Prince, a
Bankrupt, in Bankruptcy-to the
creditors of O. W. Prince, Bank
rupt
You are hereby notified that on
October 25, 1898, 0. W. Prince of
Texarkana, Arkansas, was adjudged
a Bankrupt upon his own petition,
pursuant to the act of congress,
approved July l, 1898, entitled,
"An act to establish a uniform sys-
TEN of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" and that a meet
ing of the creditors of said Bank
rupt to prove their debts, to choose
one or three trustees, and to tran
sact such other business as may be
lawfully transanted, will be held at
the office of the undersigned ref
cree, at 215 East Broad street, in
the city of Texarkana, Arkansas,
on the Seventh day of November,
1898, at ten o'clock, a. m.
A. II. SEWER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle Of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad-
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
of the kidneys aud
bladder in both men and women
Regulates bladder troubles in chill
dreu. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81
One small bottle is two mouths
treatment, and will cure any case
above mentioned, e, W. Hall, sole
manufacturer, p. O, box 2l8, Waco,
Texas, For sale by Smith Drug Co,
rexarkana, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
Prosecuting Attorney.

Hon. ]. M. Carter, fresh from a
two weeks successful prosecution
of malefactors in the circuit court
at Washington, passed through
Hope Tuesday, enroute to his home
in Texarkana. He returns Monday
to prosecute the negro Ward, Thls
winds up Mr.. Carter's labor as pros
ecutlng attorney for the 9th judici-
al district. He has acquitted him
self well, and in retiring from the
office carries with him the good opln-
ion, kind wishes and warm friend
ship of the bar and court function
aries of the entire district, as well
as thanks OF the law-abidiug people
for the ability, industry and effec-
tiyeuess with which he pursued the
lawless classes. The 8th district
never had better prosecuting at
torney. Hope Chronicle.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
The Peace Commissions Work,

The instructions to the Peace
Commissioners before they started
to Paris were not made public for
obvious reasons, bnt from a high
official comes the statement that
this country will insist upon Spain
yielding to every demand we make,
She cannot do otherwise than give
up eventually. She is like the sick
man who Is contending with the
strong in business circles--almost
poweress. 1t takes many years for
nations to recover from weakness,
but sick men can quickly regain
health and strength by taking Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters, There
have been many bad cases Of dys-
pepsia and Indigestion curedoy this
medicine when 1t looked as though
cure was impossible. The Bitters
arst put the stomach in order and
bring about proper digestion OF
food,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

The negro voters of Bowie coun-
ty don't exactly demand forty acres
of land and a gray mule as their
price for a vote, but they have a
scale, and it runs all the way from
a ten dollar bill down to fifty cents.
Some of them have been known to
sell out several times before the
election and then sell again on cleo
day. There is an oath of office in
Texas which a man is compelled to
take before he can take his Office
after being elected, and it has
clause in it which says, 81 do pledge
my sacred honor that have not
contributed money or promised tc
reward any one, in order to secure
my election. This is a tough oath
to swallow, yet we find that the Of
fees all over Texas are filled and We
have not heard of single instance
where the Great Jehovah has Gu
any Of them off from holding office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

During the late congressional
campaign in this district number
OF uncalled for petty thrusts were
made at Congressman McRae, in
these columns, OF which the editor
knew nothing at the time, and
which we regret, as we have ever
held him in high esteem as friend,
1t is utterly impossible for the edit
or to scrutinise all matter that APP
pears Ia the paper even when In
the city, aud hardly week passes
that business does not call us out Of
the city. Our assistants are frail
humans aud liable to error and mis-.
takes, like all other human beings'
We make this explanation, not ia
the nature Of an apology, but 10 orr
der that our readers may under
stand the situation, aud know that
we never deal harshly or nnjustly
by friend, Intentionally.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

In another column we copy avery
complimentary notice from the
Hope Chronicle, as to our fellow
citizen, Hon. ]. NJ. Carter, the re-
firing prosecuting attorney OF this
judicial circuit. We most heartily
endorse the kind words OF our neigh
Dor. and would add to them If we
could. Mr.. Carter is certainly
worthy of the confidence and es'
TEEN of the people, which he has
won by conscientious devotion to
duty and his faithful, able work as
prosecuting attorney. AS one OF
our foremost aud rising young
statesmen, he is bound to win his
way in the world of statescraft. In
the race for congress he made an
enviable record, winning friends
wherever he went. He is an enter
tanning and able speaker, and when
ever he is heard upon the stump
convinces and captivates his hear.
ers. We hope to see him yet oc'
cupy high place in the councils o.
our nation.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they canuot
reach the diseased portion of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness, and that is constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inhamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Elstachian Tube. When
this tube is infamed you haYe a
rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed,
Deafness is the result, and useless
the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tuqe restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out OF ten are
caused by Catarrh, which is nothing
but an inflamed concition OF the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for case of Deafness Caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars;
free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
Referee in Bankruptcy

Few men In this country are bet
ter or more favorably known to the
drug and medicine trace than Mr..
E. j. Schail, buyer in the proprie-
tary medicine department of the
Meyers Bros. Drug Co., ST. Louis.
He says: "My boy came home from
school with his hand badly lacera-
ted and bleeding, and suffering great
pain. I dressed the wound and APP
piled Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
freely; all pain ceased, and IN a re-
markably short time, it healed
without leaying a scar. For wounds
sprains, swellings and rheumatism,
l know of no medicine or prescrip-
tion equal to it, | consider it a
household necessity. Sold by Smith
Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
Nntinn nf Annual Meetlng.

The regular annual meeting OF
the stockholders and the Directors
of the TexArkana Ice Co., will be
held at the Office Of the company,
on SATURDAY, November II, 1898,
for the purpose Of electiug Board
of Directors for the ensuing year,
and to transact such other business
as may come before them. Some
questions Of improvements will be
presented to the meeting, relative
10 better facilities for cold storage,
and provision for increaeed amount
of storage for Ice Respectfully
II. M. PoLHAMlus,
Secretary
Texarkana, Arkanpas, October IL,
1909 IN l3 30,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

A colored convention with a
political significance met yesterday
at the West Side city hall. The
meeting was for the purpose OF Sc.
lecting chairmen of the different
districts and not to nominate or
iudorse any ticket now in the field
S. ], Spencer, the colored principal
OF the West Side school, and also
editor of the "Cyclone" published
in this city, was elected chairman
of the congressional district; D A,
Morris, of Cass county, secretary
H. G. Goree was selected as chair
man Of the senatorial district with
G. W. Whitmore as his secretary,
They endorsed the administration
at Washington and adjourned,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
PAVEMENT PARAGRAPHS.

Unless we have our spiritual pos
sessions recorded by our heavenly
Father, the devil will get mort
gage on them.
Haye you learned the sweet les
SON that you can get much out of
every little you receive with a
thankful heart
When a man is cornered in dey-
iltry, he throws up his hands; when
a woman is cornered, she kicks up
her heels.
After girl has experienced two
or three broken engagements, 1t
will be found that the strain has
left certain indellble mark upon
her. The mark is usually :.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

The quarantine which has proved
so disastrous to the business inter-
ests OF several southern states, has
been raised. This viii give the
merchants who have been literally
out OF business for some weeks, a
chance to get some of the winter
trade. though some of them are al
ready ruined.-Van Buren Venture.
The state of Texas is still holding
the fort against Louisiana aud Mis-
sissippi. DR.. Blount, we suppose,
thinks he knows his business.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
MQTHER'S FRIEND

is the remedy which relieves
women Of the great pain and suf-
tering incident to maternity; this
hour which is dreaded as woman's
severest trial is not only made
painless, but all the danger is re-
moved by its use. Those who use
this remedy are no longer de-
spondent or gloomy; nervousness
nausea and other distressing con-
ditions are avoided, the system is
made ready for the coming event,
and the serious accidents so COM
mon to the critical hour are
obviated by the use of Mothers
Friend. his a blessing 10 aVoo,an.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Uncle Sam has given Spain until
January 1st to evacuate Cuba This
was necessary from the fact that Il
was impossible to earlier accomplish
the work, as there are oyer 1876, 0O0
soldiers to be transported, and 1t /,
big lob.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

The present cold weather has
about killed out yellow fever in Lou.
isiana and Mississippi No new ca
ses have been reported ia several
days. Let the quarantine be raised
everywhere, and all be merry and
get down to solid business again.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

The United States Supreme Court
has decided against the railroad, as
to maintaining traffic associations
say they are unlawful and a trust,
1t is well, as this decision will stop
combines and high freight rates, If
the law is properly enforced,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Although Arkansas is under Dem
ocratic rule, and it is known that a
railroad commission law is to be en-
acted by the next legislature, she is
taking the lead in railroad building
Hurrah for Arkansas
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Yellow river in China flooded a
large territory few days since, and
drowned thousands of Celestials,
Money appropriated for dikes had
been misapproprlated by officials,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Patronlze push and enterprise,
Huddlestou Bros, always keep the
best of fresh meats, etc, aud
promptly deliver the same delivered
o all parts of theclty,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
READ THIS.

Clanton, Ala, March 4, 1897 !
certify that | have been cured of
kidney and bladder trouble by Halls
Great Discovery (Waco, Texas, and
| can fully recommend it.
1913 REV l., B. POUNDS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

The smallest hero in the world is
a Shetland pony owned by the Mar
cheese Carcano, in Milan. 1t is "a
inches high, and when standing be-
side its owner the pony's back is
only an inch above his knee.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Texas occupation tax law is an
iniquity that should be abolished.
At Fort Worth the other day nearly
all the lawyers we're indicted for
failure to pay occupation tax.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

The Iron Mountain train was
late this morning, and it was $3.50
before the Texas & Pacific train
left here for the south and west,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Puerto Rico's local government
officials took the oath of allegiance
on the 18th, and up to the Gath over
$l5, ,0e0 in customs duties had been.
collected for Uncle Sam.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

S. w. Fordyce has declined re-
election as president of the Cotton
Belt and his place was filled by the
election of Edwin Gould.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
POPULAR PRICES:
10, 90 and 80 Cents.
EUPION OIL THE BEST!

Eupiou oil is 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 a 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, I. P. Browner.
Smith Drug Co. Oscar Turner
Joseph McShane, Inter r-Staee Drug Store
h. Brown, Hoffman Hdw Co.
M. Kelley Mrs. e. L. Meeks
Williams & Williams A. L. Helmns
T. w. Dunn, IT, e. Roach
Merriwether & Taylor R A. Hardin.
W. A. Robinson.
Positively no oil sold from the
peddling wagon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Thousands came to see the
parade yesterday, who had no
money to go in the great Ringing
Brothers show. Far bigger crowds
took in such shows when the price
was 81 than now at fifty cents.
goldbugism has ground
the people down to almost penury.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Americas Greatest
Medicine is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which absolutely
Cures every form OF
Impure blood, from
The pimple on your
Face to the great
Scrofula sore which
Drains your system.
Thousands Of people
Testify that Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures
Scrofula, Salt Rheum,
Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Catarrh, Rheumatism,
And That Tired
Feeling. Remember this
And get Hoods
And only Hoods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

81. 90 PER BOTTLE at oil Drug Stores,
or sent by express on receipt Of price.
pnnKS Containing Invaluable information Of
snrr interest 10 all women, Will be sent
fhte 20 any address, upon application, by
The DRLDFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. Ga
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

The largest telegraph Office in the
world is the General Post Office
Building, London, oyer 5000 opera
tives being employed,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26
WEDNESDAY, OCT, &c, 1898,
R.ATma.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Congress- Third District,
THOS. .. MoRAE:

Gen. Merritt aud Miss Williams
were married at London, England,
on schedule time, on the oath inst,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Two ladies or one gentleman and
one lady admitted free with one
paid 80 cent ticket.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

Safe blowers got in their work at
Hot Springs early last Saturday
morning. A safe in the business
house of the Texas Produce COM
pany was entered and about $3.50
in cash secured, This house is a
branch of the same firm of this
city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

The Hunter Transfer and Stor-
age Co., have the only safe and con.
venient rooms In the city, for stor.
age Of your furnitureor piano, We
are prepared TO store goods Of any
kind,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

80 %
isfactory experience. "
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by ell drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR.. MILES MEDICi
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-26

WVNCLE EZEKIEL OBEAR, assessor ana
tax collector, Beverly, Mass, who has
- passed the sOth life mile stone, says;
"Dr. Miles Restorative Norvine has done 6
great deal of good Isu6cred ioryears from
sleeplessness and nervous heart trouble
Would feel weary and used up IN the morn
ing, had no ambition and my work seemed
burden. A friend recommended Dr. Miles
Neryine, and / purchased a bottle under
protest as had tried so many remedies un-
successfully, thought it no use. But 1t
gave me restful Sleep o good appetite and
restored me to energetic health 1t is a
grand good medicine, aud will gladly write
anyone inuuirinc. full particulars of my SAT-
The record-union., 1898-11-21
SPECIAL
Morning
soc Dress
Goods fol.
Csc per
yard.

Monday morning you'll have a
rare opportunity in our big Dress
Goods Section. That of choosing
from IS pieces OF rich mohair lus-
ter, brocaded suitings, regular soc
values at 25c per yard. This is
really an extraordinary value of
superior quality and finish. Comes
in all the best colors, navy, garnet,
cardinal, olive, light and dark
brown, dahlia, myrtle, gray and
heliotrope, contrasted with black
mollair luster. Is 40 inches wide
and will make up very attractively.
The record-union., 1898-11-21
Stylish Fur Collar
cites, SIS to $3.50.

We have very attractive line
of fur garments, all styles and the
most stylish. We've scarcely dared
speak of them earlier so slight has
been the climatic change in sea-
sons, but now as gift time draws
near we will anticipate the snappy
days we know are to come and tell
you of Our fur collarettes or short
capes, made from various skins
and combinations of skins, finished
with natural heads, clusters of tails
and silk lining. They'll make ex-
cellent, acceptable and serviceable
Christmas gifts and you'll find
them fairly and moderately priced
throughout. A new lot just from
New York. by express to-day on
sale Monday. Prices range from S.
to Sic. 80.
The record-union., 1898-11-21
Stamped Canvas
Table Covers.
45C each.

These are art canvas 36-inch
squares in various pretty new col
ors, stamped in various designs
and patterns of floral set figures
which make very handsome covers
when worked and fringed around.
Priced, 45c each.
Arion twist to embroider the
above covers, 45c dozen.
New style fringe to edge the
above covers, 85c yard.
The record-union., 1898-11-21
New Plaids at
Soc yard.

Plaids are always great favor
ties; they never grow old; always
adapted to 1children's wear and
much in favor for pretty Winter
waists and occasionally a pattern
for a full suit; they embody this
Fall most attractive combination
of colorings, SO harmoniously con-
trasted, and with silk striped eff
fects, as to be termed handsome,
IS pieces toSchoose from. Priced
soc the yard.
The record-union., 1898-11-21
COrticelli Home
NeedleWOrk Books.
&c each.

This is neat book of 100 pages
with IS colored plates Of designs
in true colors. 1t treats on art
needle work in the most minute
details. Every page is illustrated,
showing designs and stitches and
giving plainly all information. per-
tanning to the making of same
from start to completion. Many
will find this book and the ideas
contained therein of great value at
this season.