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Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01

revival which fails to increase the prohibition vote
needs revving.
The middle -the-road Populists must either climb
into the Prohibition wagon be swept into the
Democratic gutter.
If every who says that he would vote the Pro-
hibition ticket if it could win would do so now, we
would be in sight of victory.
Nansen Arctic explorer says that 'The best course
is to Danish alcoholic drinks from the list of
saries for Arctic expedition"
What is the moral difference between the act of the
who favors license because he thinks it will in
his business and that of the saoonkeeper who is
in the business for the money there is in it?
Bishop Vincent has taken bold and uncompromising
stand against gum chewing. He voted however, at the
last election, with party committed by platform and
record to the perpeuation of the saloon The Chautau
qua course does so broaden
1t is proposed get control of the Temperance Tenn
pie and change it's name to Willard Temple. Good!
We know of collections for the building at several
orial meetings. Let March 20 produce many thousands
of dollars for the beautiful this wonder
full woman
Following newspaper usage and in harmony with the
postal regulations we continue subscriptions whether
paid for originally by the receiving the paper
by FRIEND until all arrearages paid and the pa
per ordered stopped Such order be sent any
time and will be observed at the expiration of the sub
scrption 1t should be sent direct the publishers
Judge Noah Davis VINO score of years on the
bench says that eighty per cent of all the crimes
that before him would not have come but for
the traffic in alcoholic liquor. He also declares that
of the crimes involving personal violence, certainly
threefourths chargeable to intoxicants. Judge
Davis also says that The saloons create ninetenths
of the criminal COURTS
In the report of the Cincinnati Prohibition confer
ence in the February number, reported Mr.. Lever
ing saying that he had charity for former Pro-
hibitionsts who led away to Mckinley than for
those who voted for Bryan. 1t was lapsus penguae
He said just the converse of that This from one
who prefers the gold standard is of interest but
Dis poor compliment to say that man did not act as
foolishly as did some else
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01
BACKBONE.
OUR HEROIC DEAD.
MAR.

FRANCES WILLARD
President Minnesota W.
Prohibition Party the North State Pass Away,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29
Fire Company Meeting,

Last night the East Side Fire
company met at the East Side City
hall and organized by electing a,
B. Little, President, c. NJ, Reeves
was elected temporary chief; it not
being thought advisable to elect
any other officers until a full at
tendance was had. A meeting for
this purpose is called for tomorrow
night, at which time all who desire
to join the fire company will please
be present. Following are the
members enrolled last night;
CM Reeves, Otto Parkins, W M
Schmidt, e L Schuster, j 7 Muir
ply, Otto Hoffman, R A Munson,
NJ S Cox, ] N Patterson, A E Gull
ley, E G East, Gordon Rogers, G
Braun, ] Schuster, j O Hudgins,
Sid Devlin, w H O'Neal, Harry
Blythe and A B Little.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

jim Scott, a boisterous coon, took
IN a negro dance on Friday night
and got tangled up with several
negroes in a fight by being drunk.
The hoodlum wagon was called up
to take Jim away from the festivi-
ties, but when the officer arrived on
the scene he showed belligerencY
and got his head smashed in good
shape besides being landed in jail.
He was tried before Mayor Mullins
on two charges, being drunk and re-
sistiug an officer. The mayor fined
him 81 for the jag but told him he
must scrape around and get $50 to
pay for resisting one of the citys
policemen. 1t is safe to say that
Jim Scott will not 90 off to a water
ing place this summer for his
health,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29
THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The school board of the East Side
met Yesterday and wound up the
business of the year by allowing the
bills and receiving the annual re-
port of the superintendent of the
schools for the year just ended
The term of Office of Directors
W. G. Cook and W. H. Arnold ex-
pired on this day. These gentle
men presented their credentials OF
reelection and took their seats as
directors for the next three years,
and the board proceeded to reor-
ganize by the reelection of W. G.
Cook, president of the board and G.
A. Hays secretary for the ensuing
year.
The president announced the APP
pointment of the following stand
ing committees for the ensuing
year;
Committee on Finance, T. E.
Webber, W. L. Williams and W H..
Arnold
Committee on Teachers and
Schools-W. H. Arnold, G. A. Hays
and T. E. Webber.
Committee on School Houses and
Grouuds-W. L, Williams, W, H.
Arnold and W. c, Spearman,
Committee on Supplies-W. c.
Spearman, T. E. Webber and R. L.
Williams.
The Board then proceeded to the
election of supt and teachers and
Prof. Allen Winham was elected as
Superintendent of schools for the
ensuing year.
The matter of further selection
of teachers was referred to the
committee on Teachers and schools
and the Board adjourned to meet
tomorrow (Monday) at four o'clock
p. m.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Judge Hugh CORY was up to
see us last night and left his COM
pliments and also interrogation
point as to a shoIt squib he ran
upon in the editorial columns. AS
his note was addressed to the re-
porter and he not being the parent
of the item, begs Mr.. Cory to ex-
cuse him for not defending the po-
sition of the aforesain squib, Mr..
CORY need not feel worried how
ever, as the editor and the repor-
ter both have very warm spots in
their hearts for him, and all of his
kith-kin and countrymen. Now,
Hngh, will you be good?
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The colored people would show
their patriotism if they we're given
chance. We think the govern
ment should enlist ten to every
company to do the cooking for the
soldiers. The Confederate army
had aboutt his number to each com
pany, not enlisted, but carried
there by their masters to take the
camp drugery off their hands. Ne
groes make admirable cooks, and
why not employ-them in the army
about tine camps.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29
When Nature

Needs assistance It may be best to
render it promptly, but one should
remember to use even the most
perfect remedies only when needed.
The best and most simple and gen
tie remedy is the Syrup of Figs,
manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The Second Regiment OF Arkan.
sas Volunteers will leave Little
Rock this afternoon for Chickamau-
ga. The ladies Of Little Rock will
be on hand and present lunches and
useful articles to the departing
soldiers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

A service for men only will be
preached at the big tent this after
noon by Rev. Culpepper. He pro-
poses to tell man how much he
knows about him and his actions
and try to get him to turn from his
evil WAYS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Some enterprising newspaper like
the Arkansas Gazette should get up
a contest guessing coupon fake
giving a premium to the one who
could first locate the Spanish fleet,
and also at or about what date Nc
Kinley will give the order to invade
Cuba. These two questions are the
all absorbing ones.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

There is one thing this war has
demonstrated and that is, our
country should see to the compile
ton OF the Nicaragua canal. With
such a waterway we could snap our
fingers at the whole world in troub-
lOus times.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Let all turn out tonight and hear
Brother Culpepper He will preach
a special sermon to linen only" at
four o'clock this afternoon. Boys
under fifteen years Of age will be
excludeos
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

n YOU want the finest relishes In
the world Try some Of DunkleYs s
celery mustard, celery salt or celery
salad. al WarWick-Moore Co.'S A
new lot lust lu.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The Fourth of July don't come on
Sunday this year and the Yellow
Kid correspondents can't perpetrate
any battles on paper, as if it fell on
that day, for they know that the
people will be celebrating a bigger
thing than reported battle with a
lot of copper-colored dagoes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Prof. Allen Winham handed in
his report and it covers the ground
of the entire scholastic session, and
will make interesting reading mat
ter and will appear in our Mon
days afternoon edition in full.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The Dewey cocktail, is now
prepared at the Oak Hall saloon
by that prince mixoloRist, Charley
Smithey. The drink has ten big,
fat, plump cherries in the glass to
represent the ten war ships sunk,
and they are covered over with the
finest kind of truck that makes a
man forget his sorrows.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Money loaned on all articles of
value, Old gold and silver bought.
90 Chas. S. ERBER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

A Southern locomotive with a
sleepy.headed engineer, has proven
more dangerous in this war than
has the Spanish soldiers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The newspaper correspondents in
Havana are fareing badly, being
placed in Jail at the least bad break
they make with their pencil, The
reporters for the English press are
under bad repute and they are now
having a lively time trying to keep
out of Jail through British consuls.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Remember that H, 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., 1898-05-29

Have two ears of buggies, SUR
reys. pheatOns, carts, etc. To
arrive. Save your orders.
TeNarkana Carriage Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The Edwards Harness Co. can
make YOU manufacturers prices on
awnings and drop curtains. 5-8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

That Cadiz feet will haye trouble
enough of its own without us chas-
ing it about oyer the ocean.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

We have the best line of elastic
and hard rubber trusses-can fit
anyone. WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Money to Ioan Oh Red River
farmS-OfficeS to rent.
A. III. Sewer, atty-at-Iaw.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

We do not need a news censor
half as bad as we do a poet census.
Our waste basket is fairly filed with
war poetry.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Before making your purchase OF
watch, ring or pin, see Chas. S.
Erber. He will save you money.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Miss McCauley, teacher in the
East Side school, left for her Ten
nessee home this morning.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

There are a vast number of
beautiful residences in course of
construction in the northern por-
tion of our city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

SEWER n Winfield, Insurance
Agents, Represent fun line Of
strong and reliable Fire lnsu-
rance Companies.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Because they have Cevera bottled
can they say he is a pickle without
dislocating the jaw?
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The Cotton Belt pay car arrived
Yesterday and all the employees
were paid off.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Mrs. Jessie Joyner left this morn
ing for Morrilton, Ark, to visit
relatives.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

AS usually there will be large
crowd at the Park this evening, a
majority of them will be bathers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

We have fine line of sweet
pickles, sweet mangoes, catsup and
olives; also Dodson & Brann's "hot
stuff. WARWICK MOORE Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

A mistaken identity in some man
ner has gotten the reporter sum
moned to Pittsburg to testify for
the state against Frank Barkman.
When we have satisfied the prose-
cutting attorney that we know moth
ing of the case we are satisfied he
will excuse us for not attending
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

When you want bicycles delivered
at your house, ring up the Edwards
Harness Co.-phone II. 4-8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

This war may yet be simmered
down to yacht race. 1t looks like
it now.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The festive bill collector will be
camping on your trail in a few
days. BE prepared for him, as it is
an impossibility of dodging him.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

You can't better yourself, if you
bring us your prescriptions, in
purity, accuracy and promptness-
low prices. WILLIAMS Il WILLIAMS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Go out to the park this afternoon
and rest under the shade of the
trees.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

jim Robinson removed his stop
per" from Santiago harbor and the
Spanish fleet was found not to be
there. SchleY left as soon as he
learned this and is now scouting for
the lodging Cervera.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

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. Inn
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Go to ]. S. Ragland's for your
feather busters. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Bargains in unredeemed diamonds
and watches at Erber's. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Ice cream and Strawberries at
Ragland's, on the corner.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The Edwards Harness Co. makes
a speciality OF repairing bicycles
also sell and rent them. b-s
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Yesterday the editor returned
from the "Tri-State Press Associa-
ton" (Arkansas, Texas and Missou-
rD meeting at Eureka Springs,
Ark. We wrote an article from
that city, which was delayed in
transit, which appears elsewhere in
this paper. There is little to be
added-sufice it to say we enjoyed
the press meeting and CLEANED new
ideas; which we trust will result IN
good to our readers and patrons
generally. Meeting adjourned Fri
day afternoon, 1t was long, tire
some journey, going and coming,
but we feel amply repaid tor the
time and trouble it required,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Mr.. Culpepper preached a fine
sermon on Friday night on forgive,
ness. At its close he asked all who
had grievances against some broth
er man or woman to come forward
and thereby say to the world that
he forgave his enemy, real or imagi-
nary, and that he would use all hon
orable means to bridge over the
chasm of hate and meet his enemy
on footing Of peace. Some half
dozen church members went for
ward resolved to do what the min
ister advised, and we hope their
enemies will meet them half way
and make peace with their troubled
conscience.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Jewelry in all its branches at
Chas. S. Erber's. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Go to ]. S. RagIand's book store
for your writing paper. 5-l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Combs and brushes at ]. S. Rag
lands. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Did you notice that Cadiz rhymed
with hades? Should Sampson cross
the Atlantic there will be Jokes of
this kind perpetrated on the Span
ish feet after he has done his suttic-
iencY to them.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Hammocks at any price at ]. s.
Raglands. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Dolls at reduced prices at ]. S.
Raglaud's. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Sterling silyernovelties, diamonds,
watches-go to Erber's. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

We met over a half hundred men
Yesterday who, after reading the
bulletins, said: 81 never did believe
the Spanish feet was at Santiago,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Coolest soda water in town at
Williams & Williams. 5-S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Editor McNish was here Yester-
day on his way home from the press
association. He paid us a pleasant
call while waiting for his train.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Get your toilet paper from ]. S.
Ragland. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Go to ]. s. Ragland'S for your
ink, pens, pencils and tablets 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

We serve sherbet, ice cream and
all cold drinks.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

All kinds of iced drinks at Sam
Ragland's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Best Harrison hams only 10 cents
per pound.
29 NJ KELLY, Jr.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Go oout to church today.
Toilet soap at j. S. Ragland's.
Fishing tackle at j. S. Ragland's
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

"Where was we at?' is being pro-
pounded 10 the strategy board.
They deny being anywhere at this
time but say they will get there bye
and bva
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

We ask all the war poets who
have tried to get us to accept their
stuff to wait until the 9th call, and
by that time our people will be
ready to read most any old thing.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

There have been several carloads
of crushed stone delivered at the
Union depot to be used in placing
down concrete floors in the dining
room of the Pratt house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

Horace Randall of the X. c. P. 4
G. road, writes to a friend here,
that he will join Col. Hoods Louis
lana Immunes and go to Cuba.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The Rosebuds danced on Friday
night at the park, They came
home on the 10 o'clock car, very
seasonable hour for dances to ter
inmate these hot evenings.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

The Edwards Harness Co. makes
a speciality Of repairing bicycles
also sell and rent them. 5-s
SEWER 4 winfield. Insurance
Agents, Represent full line Of
strong and reliable Fire lnsu-
rance Companies.
n you want the finest relishes In
the world Try some of DunkleYs
celery mustard, celery salt or celery
salad, al WarWick-M Moore Co.'S. A
new lot Just lu.
Have two cars of buggies, SUR
reXs. pheatons, carts, etc, Ia
arrive. Save your orders.
TeNarkana Carriage Co.
The festive bill collector will be
camping on your trail in few
DAYS. BE prepared for him, as it is
an impossibility of dodging him.
We met over a half hundred men
yesterday who, after reading the
bulletins, said: Il never did believe
the Spanish feet was at Santiago.
"Where was we at?' is being pro-
pounded to the strategy board.
They deny being anywhere at this
time but say they will get there bye
and bye.
There have been several carloads
of crushed stone delivered at the
Union depot to be used in placing
down concrete floors in the dining
room of the Pratt house.
The Rosebuds danced on Friday
night at the park. They came
home on the 10 o'clock car, very
seasonable hour for dances to ter
inmate these hot evenings.
We ask all the war poets who
have tried to get us to accept their
stuff to wait until the 9th call, and
by that time our people will be
ready to read most any old thing.
Did you notice that Cadiz rhymed
with hades? Should Sampson cross
the Atlantic there will be Jokes of
this kind perpetrated on the Span
ish feet after he has done his suffic-
iency to them.
jim Robinson removed his stop
per from Santiago harbOr and the
Spanish fleet was found not to be
there. SchleY left as soon as he
learned this and is now scouting for
the lodging Cervera.
There is one thing this war has
demonstrated and that is, our
country should see to the compile
tion OF the Nicaragua canal With
such a waterway we could snap our
fingers at the whole world in troub-
lOus times.
The Second Regiment OF Arkan-
sas Volunteers will leave Little
Rock this afternoon for Chickamau-
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29

We have an excellent school
board and they are working hard to
give us a good school next session.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-05-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

LOOAL ANU LnOONhL'
Go out to church today.
Toilet soap at j. S. Ragland's.
Fishing tackle at ]. S. Ragland's
All kinds of iced drinks at Sam
Ragland's.
Coolest soda water in town at
Williams & Williams. SIS
Go toJ S. Ragland's book store
for your writing paper 81
Jewelry in all its branches at
Chas. S. Erber's. SO
Combs and brushes at ]. S. Rag
lands. 5-l
Sterling silver novelties, diamonds,
watches-go to Erber's. So
Get your toilet paper from j. S.
Ragland 81
Go to ]. S. Ragland's for your
ink, pens, pencils and tablets, 81
Best Harrison hams only 10 cents
per pound.
29 NJ. KELLY, Jr.
Dolls at reduced prices at j. S.
Raglaud's. 81
We serve sherbet, ice cream and
all cold drinks.
WILLIAMS q WILLIAMS.
Hammocks at any price at J. S.
Ragland's. 81
Bargains in unredeemed diamonds
and watches at Erber's. SO
Go to ]. S. Ragland's for your
feather busters. 81
Ice cream and Strawberries at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
The Voice That Decided H.

Do, E,sb, GRAY in the Chicago Times Herald.
minister once told me an amusing s'oiS
If how a Young man was called 10 pie"oi
-, ono of those distorted sounds. He dio not
col cutie sure of his CALL so he submitted
h,s case to what he thought would pe cru
o,.,,as, He lived in country OF hign NILS
ord sinuous valleys. He betook himseiI u
the fields. far away from human haoita'ioii'
.nd here he prayed that If the LORD want
cd him to preach He would give MN al
audible sign of no uncertain souno. MS
nraver was answered in the affirmative al
nost as soon as uttered, In most pro-
nounced and astonishing way. 1here oants
70 his ears a most unearthly SOUND, unlike
ANYTHING that had ever come WITHIN ms
perience and he went nome Win o
conviction respecting his duty as -
minister of the Gospel. Upon lh'esusa-
tion II was found that over IN one Vi 'ne
valleys there was quietly sraAins III %
those long-eared, four-footed aniihals 81
noted for their wonderful vocal powS.
lust as the young man uttered ms ~ ~
the animal-whether In answer ~ tnS
nrayer or not no one knoWs-spoke " tms
hills as only such animals can, Inc ma
niayed tennis with his voice. II Dounueu
and rebounded from rock to crag anu cias
- raaL and from a thousand other reHect-
no surfaces until the voice, not lovely at
its hest. was twisted and distorted INTO
.Lo,,sand hideous combinations or all tnat
uras unloyely, all that was uncanny' anu
OIL that was horrible by the time II reach-
ed the ear of the young seeker VI d 'is"'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
J,unn Building Fighting ships'

From the London Engineer.
pecent orders for new vessels sent Aoi'i
1anan to English shipbuilders nave pro-
y;dad for the supply of duplicate pians'
working details. &c, which nave ehaoieo
..tba Ian at home" to set about the CON
..r,c,;on of ships on the latest british
,-,no;n,ss and in accordance with the
r., Rr,tish methods Under the manage
want of a thoroughly trained British ship
,,,,,,aar and with plans supplied by Clyde
ar, If shipbuilders, work has been pro-
-.o.d,np for some time on a 6,2OO-ton steam
~ for the Nippon Yusen Kaisha. and this
vessel is expected to be ready for launch
Two from the shipyard at Nagasaki early
NEXT month, So well satisfied are the
Japanese with the progress that has Deen
made that material has now been OrOefeo
in England for a second vessel OF the SAINTS
tyne and dimensions, for the same owners:
Two other steamers of between 2.OO ana
. ON tons are in progress of construction
at Nagasaki. The larger vessels are Deins
built to Lloyds highest requirements 50
that the Japanese seem to De Wen sIaateo
ON a career of ocean steamship ouiioihs.
Purchases OF machine tools Oh the r n,s n1as
class were made some time ago IN England
for the Nagasaki yard. ana at the present
time an engineering emfssary from japan
IS in England making inquiries ana seiec-
tions of tools for new shipyard at Kobe.
which. after Yokohama. is the most i'm
portant of Japanese ports. The purchas-
ing officials in both instances are Japanese
engineers, trained under DIR. Henry Dyer
of Glasgow, while that gentleman was
principal of the engineering college at
Toxic, and DIR. Dyer, it may be added. has
been deputed to select naval architect
with a British training to take service In
Japan, under the government, at q hand
some salary.