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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
TAXING BACHELORS,

There are obvious injustices in
the proposition recently advanced
iu the New jersey state legislature
asking that a tax Of AZ a year be
placed on every bachelor in the
state. Ii may be said that a sell
fish man who contributes to the
support OF nobody but himself and
does nothing towards the establish
ment Of a home ought TO be made
10 contribute in cold cash to the
financial well being Of the COM
muuity The money thus secured
might be used in tightening the lot
Of those, who, owing to the indifier-
ence of himself aud his fellow men,
are forced 10 live on in single
olessedness. But the point which
the New Jersey legislators have
overlooked, is that iu a vast mum.
Der Of cases the bachelor is not to
blame for his neglect to marry.
Considering that at one time or an
other, almost every man, bachelor
or married, has proposed, the bill
should be amended to include the
following clause:
1T Is explicitly provided, how
ever, that in those cases where
the bachelor upon whom it is pro.
posed to levy a tax can, produce
proof to the effect that he has, at
least once, honestly and sincerely
proposed marriage and has been re-
fused, the tax of 81 4 year shall fall
not upon himself but upon that
lady who has repulsed his affection
ate advances. In case he shall
have proposed to and been refused
by two or more ladies the whole
amount OF the tax, Instead OF be-
ing divided among them, shall be
paid by each individually as though
no other proposal or proposals had
been made.
This would be mere justice. The
man who had honestly tried to get
himself married could have the tax
transferred to his former sweet
heart. And in case his conscientious
purpose to get married had gone so
far as to occasion two or more pro
posais the state would profit two
fold or three fold, the man himself
being exonerated of blame and re-
lieved of the necessity of paying a
tax Chicago Record.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
Gentlemen's silver mounted sus,
penders, at F. L. Schusters. 12-14

1t is not often that a physician
recommends a patent medicine;
when he does, you may know Il at
its a good one. DIR. ]. P. Cleveland,
Glasgow, Va, writes: 81 have used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in my practice
and i. has proven to be an excellent
remedy, where a thorough course
of medicine has failed with me. !
recommend it to my patients every
time for collie and diarrhoea." " Many
other progressive physicians recon-
mend and use this remedy, because
it always cures and cures quickly.
Get bottle and you will have an
excellent doctor in the house, for
all bowel complaints, both for chill
dren and adults. For sale by Smith
Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
Excursion Tickets to Western Texas.

We are anxious to build up Western
Texas, and commencing at once and con-
tinuing until April Both, we will sell to all
corners from FIT. Worth, and stations east,
including Aleqandria, La, round tfig
tickets to Abilene, PecOs and stations in
termediate, and to Eddy and Roswell.
New Mexico at rate of one and one third
fares for the round trip; tickets good 3C
days from date of sale.
This will be the best time of the year to
see Weston Texas, and you ought to take
advantage of the opportunity.
See nearest ticket agent for further in
formation. or address E. p. TURNER,
General Passenger Agent, T. & P. R'y,
Dallas, Texas. 2-15-32t.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

Mr. r. G. Helbig, a prominent
druggist of Lynchburg, Va, says:
lone of our citizens was cured of
rheumatism of two years standing,
by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. This liniment is famous for
its cures of rheumatism; thousands
have been delighted with the
prompt reliet which it affords. For
sale by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

Those 16 to l silver democrats
have a tes; that will keep goldbug
democrat from voting in the pri-
maries. They regard gold demo-
Gratis past redemption and have
showed them over to the republic
cans, or will let them put their lit
tie ballots in the box in their own
sweet way. They have plainly said:
You went back on your party once,
and we cannot, dare not, trust a
renegade in politics.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
Sewer Tax Notice.

The tax payers in Improvement
District, No. ,, are hereby notified
that the tax book for the 3rd as
sessment for special sewer district
No. > is now open for the purpose
Of collecting taxes in said Improve
ment District for the year 1898
The book will be closed on and after
the goth day February, 1898.
lst 9-9S II. c. GRAFTON,
Collector Imp. Dist. No. ..
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
DR.. W. C. SPEARMAN
PHYSICIAN AID SURGEON,
TExARKANA, ARKANSAS,
For Sale ata Bargain

My residence aud six lots on Pine
Street, also shIuge plant, wagon
factory and steam fixtures 20 run
the same -grist aud feed mill all in
good running order Will sell at a
great bargain. Call on G. A. Hays
or on premises for particulars,
I'm Dora MOTZ.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
Sewer Tax Notice.

The tax payers in Improvement
District No. / are hereby notified
that / will he at Smith Drug Co
office after the 18th inst to collect
the sewer tax for the year 1897
The books will be closed on the lst
Of March, and a penalty OF 20 per
cent will be added 10 all who may
be delinquent az that time,
1898. j. II. ARNOLD,
Collector Imp Dist. No. /.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
THINK ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
This is the Time TO Give Attention TO
Your Physical Condition.

The warmer weather which will
come with the approaching spring
months should find you strong and
in robust health, your blood pure
and your appetite good Other
wise you will be in danger of serious
il ness. Purify and enrich your
blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
thus prepare for spring" This
medicine makes rich, red blood and
gives vigor and vitality. 1t will
guard you against danger from the
changes which will soon take place,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
chants:

Be not deceived! A cough, hoarse-
ness and Group are not to be trihed
with. A dose in time of Shiloh's
Cure will save you much trouble.
Sold by Smith Drug Co. I'm.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
DreadfullY Nervous.

GENrs:-I was dreadfullyneryous
aud for relief took your Karl's Clo-
yer Root Tea. 1t quieted my nerves
and strengthened my whole nervous
system. was troubled with Con-
stipation, Kidney aud Bowel trouble.
Your Tea soon cleansed my system
so thoroughly that 7 regalned
health and strength. Mrs, S. A.
Sweet, Hartford, Conn. Sod by
Smith Drug Co. I'm.
Eleven bars laundry soap for 25c
at Joe M~Sh7ne's. l2-l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

Dyspepsia cured. Shiloh's Vitali-
zer Immediately relieves sour stom-
ach, coming up of food, distress,
and is the great kidney and liver
remedy. Sold by Smith Drug Co. |
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

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., 1898-02-25

Cure that Cough with Shiloh's
Cure. The best Cough Cure. Re-
lieves Group promptly. One mill on
bottles sold last year. 40 doses for
25 cts. Sold by Smith Drug Co. l.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

Joe McShane's is the place TO get
zero prices. 1919
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

You can buy hams for SC per lb.
at Joe McShane's. 12-1
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

Palace Drug Store for pure and
fresh drugs and good attention,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

]. A. Ford dyes and cleans cloth
ing at lowest prices-work guaran-
teed. 1-l2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

Groesbeck, Tex, Sept. 2S, 1885,
This is to certify that | have been
cured of kidney and bladder trouble
with one bottle of Halls Great Dis
coverv, and I can fully recommend
it to the public. j. W THOMPSON.
Texas testimonials at T. D. Armis-
tead's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
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
Eupiou 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-
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

Mating, Mating, Mating at
W. H. Booths.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

Twenty pounds white sugar for
81 at Joe McShane's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25
A Texas Wonder
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad-
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emission, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
Irregularities of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women.
Regulates bladder trouble in child
rem. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle is two months
treatment, and will cure any case
above mentined.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-25

Sole Manufacturer, p. o. Box 2l8,
Waco, Texas.
For:sale by c. G. Brengle, Texar-
kama, Texas.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-01

tubs. At the lef- is the voice tuU
to the engine-rOOm, and this COM
pletes the circuit that discharges the
giant guns. Right in the centre of
the coming tower is the steam-steer-
ing wheel, pinnacle and compass.
Thus by the directing hand of the
commander standing in the centre of
the tower, with his hand Upon the
compass, is the battle fought Who of
all humanity save the man himself
can realize the immensely of the
strain upon the human mind placed
in control of this mighty engine on
the day Of battle. In this little spot
is concentrated the whole power of
the mighty machine which we know
as an ironclad ship. Never since the
world began was such a power con-
centrated in the hands of one man,
and with that power the judgment to
direct it, the will to apply it, the
knowledge to utilize it + placed IN
his hands The commander in his
! coming tower has but to press the
button and the great engines will
drive the boat through the wafer.
Down in the chambers of the guns
are masses of the powder charges. A
touch, a spark, a great flame and a
laundering crash, ana the steel snot
will rush 1000 feet in a second. The
touch of another button will loosen
the torpedoes. A word through q
third tube will send a storm of steel
and lead flying from the machine guns
on the upper deck and in the round
| tops.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-01
WomanAgainst Woman
&BY&
MRS. NJ. A. HOLMES.
Continued.
MRS. NJ. A. HOLMES.

Continued.
Valerie was radient, she was laugh
ing and chatting to Lord Radina, but
she was watching the husband and
wife, and knew her triumph was yet
to come.
Roy uttered no word to Alice.
After his bow he turned from her to
his mother and began to converse
about his journey.
The other guest joined in the chat.
but while he talked his dark, glowing
eyes were fixed on the girlish figure
in the rich black dress standing So
lone and deserted.
He turned to Roy.
ST crave. MILFORD, that I may have
the honor or presentation Of your
beautiful countess
The earl started, his face flushed
"I beg your pardon; Of course.
Countess, permit me to introduce to
you the Count of Jura.''
Alice bowed again, and scarcely
glanced at the man before her. She
was suffering an agony of shame and
pain.
HE wishes me dead" said her
heart over ard over again; dead, SO
that he may be free. Oh, why did /
come? Why can ] not leave it all?
Tt is too much for me. Their scorn
and contempt will yet kill me! ''s~-~
Count Jura watched her expression
deepen into sadness with a strange
interest in his dark eyes.
so this is the young wife," he
unused. "But, mon Dieu, how beauti-
full! And he has no eyes for anyone
save Valerie-how dangerous she
looks, her eyes flash like daggers!
Poor Lady Alice! She is your deadly
enemy-a foiled, jealous woman is
Valerie Ross. Beware!"
So ran his thoughts as he spoke
easily to the girl and led her i'll to
dinner.
Roy followed with Valerie, and a
sigh reached Alice's ear, telling
palmer than words how bitter was
his sorrow, and how great burden
was she to his life and happiness.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-01


Inc coming tower of the modern
lronclad presents the greatest possible
contrast between the old and new
methods of fighting on the seas. The
coming tower staG is over the forward
turret. In this circular chamber
scarcely six feet across and protected
by walls Of steel twelve inches thick,
stood Commodore Dewey Above his
head was d roof OF solid steel. The
he enters this little inclosed chamber
is that the enemy and all other things
are invisible, and that the battle is to
be fought out on the lines of simple
guess WORK But stepping forward
and bringing his eyes to the level of
the arrnor plating between the arched
roof above and the steel walls he be-
comes aware Of a little narrow slit
along which he may sweep his eyes
and take in the whole range of the
horizon. Below and directly in front
Of him is the sharp-pointed bow of
the boat and the two long white muz-
zles of the guns protruding many
feet from the forward turret, while
beyond lies the whole horizon. From
this point there are all manner of
ccnyeniences for the assistance Of the
admiral in manouvering his own yes
sci and the entire fleet.
The admiral's voice is ever present
to the men below, mainly through
speaking tubes and telephones. On
that group of speaking-tubes to the
right are the words "Bow torpedo
tube and sAbove water torpedo
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-01
f%kNEEs~@ls MAN.

PROSPERITY IN AGRICULTURE.

PROSPERITY IN AGRICULTURE
A comprehensive inquiry into
present agricultural conditions at
home and abroad has been conducted
| by the Orange Judd company. 1t
leads to the conclusion that America
in particular and the world in general
is to see several years of good times
based upon the bedrock of agricul-
tural prosperity. The journals re
ferred to include the Orange Judd
Farmer of Chicago, the American Ag-
riculturist of New York and the New
England Homestead of Springfield
One thousand millions of dollars will
hardly measure the increase in the
farmers receipts for last years pro-
duce over the values that prevailed SO
late as 1895. Over S1OO,OOO,0OO OF
farm mortgages have been paid off
during the last two years. Mil
Lions in chattel mortgages have been
wiped out, and the paying up of other
forms OF Indebtedness has become
almost mania at the west. This
| has been attended with such an in
crease in bank deposits that through
out much of the trans Missouri coun-
try interest rates ON farm loans are
down to 5 to per cent contrasted
with 6 to 10 per cent. or more as late
as two years ago. These gains at the
west are largely responsible for the
vast increase in national bank re-
sources of over 1000 millions of
dollars since the low point of '93,
and over 400 millions during the last
II months
The two wheat crops of 1896 and
1897 have returned farmers nearly
twice as much as the crops of 1894
and 1850 gain of over $500, 1000, 900.
Corn shows a decline of some $50
millions, but these two staples alone
make net gain of nearly $250,O0O,-
600. The United States wheat exported
during the past IL months sold for
about as much as the whole crop was
worth in either '93 or '95. While
agricultural exports the past II months
reach in the neighborhood of $780,
100000, by far the greatest on record,
this was partly due to phenomenal
crop shortage abroad. eve look for
an Industrial activity early this fall
quite unparalleled says the New
England Homestead, with quick
markets at home and abroad for the
surplus of American farms. We find
no reason to anticipate higher or
fancy prices for produce, but with the
economy in production and market
ing brought about by recent improve
ments and having regard also to the
cheapness of manufactures (also due
to inventions) and the ease of money,
our deliberate conviction is that the
average American farmer is to have
the largest prosperity he ever en-
joyed. This forecast is measured
by the standard of the present, by the
exchangeable power of farm products
for the products of labor in other
vacations"
The balance of trade in favor of
the United States during the past two
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-01

years is over 1000 millions of dol
lars. From the resumption of specie
payments UP to July 1, 1898, the
United States has imported some
100000 worth OF gold more than
it has exported, to say nothing OF
the large additions of gold from
American mines, amounting to from
80 to so millions yearly. This, with
the immense excess of merchandise ex-
ports, may we'll raise the question
whether the United States has not
practically paid up her foreign obliga-
tions, what She owes abroad being
offset by what foreigners owe our
people, so that the United States may
enter upon the new century credi-
tor nation.
There is brilliant promise for
the largest tonnage of crops this year
ever produced in America Prices
bid fair to be reasonably we'll main
tanned, compared to the low values Of
1925, indicating a total return for
staple crops alone of $100,000,000 more
this season than last year Rail
traffic, and some remarkable figures
are given as to the earning capacity
of railroads under assured conditions.
Even if the world should have a
bumper crop of wheat, its supply for
the two years ending June 80 next
would be some 1OO,OOO,OOO bushels
less than for the previous two years
period of advancing prices, indicating
that the fair prices paid for the 1896
crop (63 to SO cents at Chicago) are
likely for the present crop.
The advance in the value of agri-
cultural lands is noticeable, with a
more active buying demand for i'm
proved land, in view of the compare
tive scarcity of available public
lands. The live stock industry is
again fourishing, with a great revival
in the breeding of thoroughbred stock.
The strongest possible confirmation of
these results and future prospects,
says the New England Homestead, is
afforded by our returns from ma
jOrity of the leading firms in all
branches of the agricultural trade,
particularly in the western and middle
states. Most of these returns go into
considerable detail, and give a very
full insight into the real state of
farmers finances. They show that
trade with the farmers has increased
this year from 10 to 800 per cent.
over the corresponding seven months
of last year. Only in one or two
cases is business reported as less
than last year, and these were for
special causes. The universal re-
port is more business. In few cases
manufacturers of popular specialties
for farmers are making three or four
times as many sales as in recent
years. The general unanimity in re-
porting an increase of trade is proof
conclusive of the accuracy of all
other evidences of larger purchasing
power among farmers.
ALI returns agree that collections
are easier among farmers than for
years. Those who do a cash business
with the country trade agree as TO
the Improvement in the situation A
large proportion of the trade in i'm
plements and other bulky goods is On
time, but in this line of industry also
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-01
CHAPTER V.

Alice awoke early next morning. She
had slept but little. Her wounded
pride and aching heart proved veri-
table thorns in her pillow.
She was haunted ali night by the
vision Of Roys fair, handsome face
bending over Valerie's head, gazing
into her eyes with an eternity of
love.
She did not like Valerie. yet she was
just.
"It is I who keep them apart. What
can / do-what can | do?' was the
thought that ragged in her mind, and
to this she could find no answer.
She rose and took her bath, then
robed herself in a simple grey gown,
and, wrapping a mantle round her,
for the morning was chilly, she left
her apartments and stole through the
silent corridor to the gardens and
grounds.
Throughout the two months that
had elapsed since the strange and
terrible episode that had changed her
whole life, the girl had lived en-
tirely alone.
She gave herself up to her books,
and for recreation walked in the park
till she knew every nook and corner
by heart
No thought of pride or joy that she
was part owner of this proud estate
came to her mind as she passed
through the avenues of leafess trees
and caught glmpses of the castle,
standing like a grey sentinel in the
background Instead, she wished now,
day and night, for something that
should free her from her husband
and remove the shame that hung
over her.
She walked on quickly. The wind
was soughing through the trees,
sounding mournfully and weird.
At last she reached a spot she fire.
quented most. 1t was thickly wood
ed, and even now, though autumn
was at hand, the leaves were scarce
1y thinned. 1t was quiet and seclud-
ed, and Alice loved it.
She flung herself down on an old
trunk, and gave way to her thoughts.
She needed not the chill wind or
the sad rustic of the trees, but after
sitting some time she became con-
scious of the approach of some per-
sons, and reused herself to listen.
The voices came on the air.
Il tell you, Paul, I can do no more;
I have nothing nothing now but my
few jewels, and you know I must
keep them even if they were worth
much, which they are not"
Cant you ask the old Lady," spoke
the deep tones of man.
mpossible-utterly impossible"
Then the devil knows what is to
become of me, Valerie"
Alice grew uncomfortable, she cared
not to listen longer, yet disliked even
still greater to rise and disclose her.
self to Valerie.
She was surprised and a little
alarmed, but deemed it wise to sit
still, and perhaps the speakers would
pass.
You know" went on the man sur
lIly-"you know how I am situated.
I consented to wait while you came
here, but time has gone, and now it
is two months, and you have done
nothing for me-"
Have you forgotten how I am sit
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-01-22
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

State Land Office, Carson CITY.
Nevada, Dec. lS97:-Notice is hereby Civ
en- that the State of Nevada, under the Act
Of Congress approved June Is. 1850,
t2l Stats $50, has filed in the United
states Land Office at Carson CITY. Neya-
ia, list No. 20S Of lands selected under
sad Act and has applied for a patent for
said lands; that a part of said list is
open to the public for inspection and a
copy thereof, by descriptive sub-divis-
ions has been posted in a convenient
place in said United States Land Office
tor TIC inspection of all persons inter
9Ntod and The public generally.
WITH" be- "Nt sixty days following
the Date Of this notice, protests or con-
tests against the claim of said State of
Nevada to any tract or subdivision de-
>crlbed III the list, on the GROUND Il. the
am is more valuable f0r miner than
agricultural purposes, Will be received
and noted by the Register and Receiver
OF the US. Land Office at Carson CITY,
Nevada, for report to the General Land
Office at Washington. d. C.
The following are the subdivisions
described, t -wit:-S. E. I Of n. f. ! Sec.
10, T. II r. 10 L. NJ, D. B. & NJ. 40
acres.
A. c. PRATT,
State Land Register Of the State o
Nevada.
Date of first Insertion Dec. IA, 1897.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-01-22
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL

NOS i1fDN ERR STREET.
From Bush to Suffer
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HIEic ~ k9D EUROPEAN
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European P~lan-Sl,OU per day. and
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Suites OF Rooms $3.50 pc, day and
upwards.
A FTst-Ciass Restaurant or the
Office Floor.
REASONABLE PRICES.
STREET CARS PISS THE DOOR FOR
ALL PARTS OF THE CITY
ELECRAPH, TE --PhoNs, AND
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Special rates TO Clubs and smajl
Parties. who want d run and a few
days stay down by Tidewater.
We want to do business with Nevada
people, and your Silver Dollars ar.
as good as Gold With US.
VIM. B. HOOPER.
LESSEE