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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
CUBAN PESTS.

with more than one magazine a speed OF
80 shots q minute can be made This of
course is firing without aiming, but Off
GERS believe that soldiers viii fire effective
~ in battle and not waste ammunition.
Besides MauSer bullets our boys will
have to combat all sorts of pests peculiar
to Cuba. The worst of all is the Cuban
fly. This is black insect smaller than
the common house fly and resembling the
black fly OF northern woods. 1t comes in
myriads, buZzes about your eyes and bites
sayagely. In the ncighborhood of woods
it is present in such terrible swarms that
it is impossible to sleep without some
preparation smcarcd on hands and face.
There is, also, the jeienc, or Cuban flea,
which is extremely unpleasant and even
dangerous, because it seeks to enter the
eyes during sleep. Horses and cattle suffer
terribly from the attacks of the jejcne on
their eyelids
Cuba also harbors the chigoe, or jiggcr
flea. The female Of this insect has II habit
OF burrowing into human flesh and there
laying an enormous mass of eggs The
wounds made by this insect, if neglected,
Will produce dangerous liberation. AS
they attack by preference the big toe, they
are apt to cause lamencss.
The scorpion is another Cuban product.
This reptile has y feet and is from to +
inches long. 1t terminates in long tail,
which contains the sting. This causes n
severe wound, possibly "a fatal one to a
man in i'll health. He who entcrtains a
scorpion unawares will know what it is to
nave thankless child
Inc centiped also plies his numerous
himole feet ON Cuban soil. When he walks
across Your flesh, you feel as if many red
nor needles had been thrust into you, and
he leaves trail of venom behind.
mere is sutliciency Of snakes in Cuba
--fattierS, mOccasins and others. The
cofhmonest snake is called the maja. is
aiout ~ feet long and venomous, but not
fcrocious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
MAKE THE MEN MARKET.
"A Woman Writer'S Bold Suggestion to
Help Weary Wives

"A Woman Writer'S Bold Suggestion to
Help Weary Wives.
There are few things that exhaust a
woman more than a days shopping.
The average man looks upon woman S
purchasing day" as one of pleasure,
but when he accompanies her on one of
these shopping expeditions he goes
home, after his patience has been all ex-
hausted, with a different belief. He
learns, too, that woman can endure
vexations and disappointments with
much more equanimity than he can,
and he mentally vows never to do it
again.
Tho number of miles traversed is
really what tires one, and it is little
wonder that the woman who does the
shopping for herself ana her entire fam
lily, as well as the marketing and the
bargaining with the butcher and bak-
er and candlestick maker" should feel
the need of rest for her tired nerves
The man of the house should always
do the marketing. In the old DAYS,
when the butler was not the stately
parsonage he is now. women were new
er troubled with the worries of house
hold purchasing, for the head of the
house did the entire buying, and
James carried the parcels and was
not ashamed to do it.
No mother who has the care of little
children should give the precious morn
ing hours to anything else but tho
nursery, nor should she let butchers
and grocers' boys call for and deliver
orders, because there is sure to be dis
satisfaction if she does. Some wealthy
families allow their chef to take charge
of tho household, and he collects large
percentage from the tradesmen, which,
of course, is added to the monthly bill.
Reputable storekeepers will not do this
kind of business, however, and the chef
patronage is controlled entirely by q
few men. On the whole, it is much
more satisfactory for the man Of the
house to do the marketing. He will get
the best meat, have his orders promptly
attended to and save about % per cent
in the transaction, as we'll as the health
Of his wife.-Chicago Times Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
DANGERS NIT IN CUBA
Our Soldiers Must Face the
Deadly Mauser Bullet.
PESTS WITH POISONOUS BITES.

Scorpions and Centipeds In Abundance.
Rattlers Bask In the Tropical sun.
millions of Fleas and Flies Which At
tack the Eyes.
One of the dangers which our soldiers
rnust face in Cuba is the Mauscr rifle. 1t
is UNNECESSARILY superior to the Old Spring
field. superior, in fact, to any gun we have
save the Lee and the krag .jorgensen. Its
rapidity, long range accuracy and low
TRAJECTORY HAYES more than doubled the
danger spaces up TO a mile, and it is OK
ceedingly disagrecable even beyond that
distance. The general penetration of the
nickel jacketed bullet may be stated at
o-1o of an inch of steel, 80 inches of oak
and three inches of beech. Singularly
enough it has been demonstrated that the
hest defense against it is loose sand, and
attacking parties of the future will throw
nm miniature entertainments in front Of
each squad. This can be done readily and
rapdlv with the bayoncts. The lead pencil
hnllet pcnetrates some 10 inches into sand
and is then battered out of all resemblance
TO its original self. 1t is shockingly fatal.
1t was Professor HELLER of Berlin who
first showed that the 40 caliber was about
ne-third too large and that a cylinder re-
duced to a calibcr of 30 with a very rapid
twist would give the best results. This
reduction has lessened the weight of the
bullet by onc-half and increased its We
locity by 30 per cent. The velocity has been
further increased by the change of pow
der The soldier is now able to carry with
him double the old supply of ammunition
The difference between the nickel jacket
ed bullet, the steel hardened bullet and the
German silver bullet. by which the soldiers
of Wilhelm swear, is largely one of mag
nation. They will all kin at tremendous
ranges. Perhaps the best general results
are given by the nickel projectile, whose
penetrative powers are simply phenomenal
Guns with greater range would be ineffect-
i've on account of the limited muscular
and visual power of men. From the mod
crn arm 40 shots minute may be fired if
the soldier has a spare magazine ready for
adjustment. Ii man stands near him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Spanish Real Estate.

It's Mark Twain who observes in
one OF his sketches of travel in foreign
parts' that the reason there is compare
livery ilttle arabic land in Spain Is be-
e"ose The great majority of the Spanish
people are in the habit of squanderinS
~ On their persons, and when they die
a11s buried with them. Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Only English Pope.

The only Englishman who ever raieo
none was Nicholas Breakspear. VINO
was born about the year 100 at Lang
lev, near St. Adams. He was nnanl-
elected for the papal char IN
la and hore the title of Adrian w.
Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25

The rifle was introduced into the Brit
ish service about the beginning of the
present century. They were of such
primitive make that mallets were serv-
ed out with each rifle to ram the bullets
home. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25

In tho country districts, both of Eng
land and Germany there is an idea that
il the bees swarm upon rotten tree there
will be a death in the family owning or
living on the property before the expira-
ton of II months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Co,ppensating Advantages.

Ferry-That isn't much of a tailor
you are patronizing now.
Hargreaves-I know he isn't much
Of filter, but he is so shortsighted he
can't recognize man ten feet away
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Experimental.

Did the prisoner offer any excuse
for his bigamy:"
les. He said he was tempted TO
Keep Oh marrying until he got wife
'na1 could make good cup Of coffee. "
Chicago Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25

= chime made of IS bronze tubes CT.
---,-ec IN Swo parallel rows and struck
by hammers working from keyboard
has been set up in the town hall Of Lee
vallois-Perret, near Paris. The tubes
vary in length from ~ to 8 feet and
in weight from 81 to 100 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
PEACOCK WARRIORS.
SUCH ARE THE MEN WHO COMMAND
SPAlN'S FORCES IN CUBA.

Win Their Epaulets by Wire Pulling and
Iheir Decorations Through Disloyalty.
why the Spanish Army Has Always
Been Lacking In Discipline.
Inc officers who command Spain's
hiiltary forces in Cuba are most inter-
ostlng individuals when viewed from
Instance. From purely spectacular
polhe OF view the Spanish general is an
IDEAL warrior. His bearing is naughty
and martial, his mustaches are fierce,
MS uniform gorgeous and his poses su-
peru. My, but he can look ferocious!
AN American general in full parade
uniform is no show at all beside one of
these swarthy handles. To the brass
buttons and gold lace the fiery don adds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
GENERAL, VICENTE GOMEZ RUBERTE, GOV
I1,N0I, OLE CARANAS EORrEESS.

GENERAL VICENTE GOMEZ RUBERTE, Gov
EKNOR OF CABANAS FORTRESS.
lars plays far greater role i'll their ca
reer than any considerations Of duty or
patriotism
1t will be readily understood that
with such q condition of affairs as this
discipline is the weak point Of the Span
ish army, which in spite of the excel
lent raw material has much more IN
common with the military forces Of the
South American republics than with
.hose of any great power
ANDREW Downs
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An announcement Parrot.

Young Hankinson (malziug q CALI
You have bad that parrot long time,
Miss Laura?
Miss Laura-Yes, we have had him
several years.
"Ouite intelligent, is he not:"
"Very. He can initiate almost any
thing"
They have a remarkably clever par
rot over at the Casterlius, Miss Laura.
II can initiate the sound Of kiss to
perfection. Is that among the accom-
nlishments of our feathered friend hero
in the corner:'
Miss Laura Cndignantly)-No, sir.
He does not attempt an imitation OF u
sound he is not accustomed to hear, MIR.
Hankinson.
The Parrot-Wait, George, dear. TIL
I take this bird out Of the room. -Aon-
don Tit Bits.
Theological Point.
That iovial Irishman and sturdy Cal
whist The Rev. John Hemphiu, was
having a stiff discussion with roman
Catholic fellow countryman respecting
the propriety of the prayers for the
dead, the pastor Of Calvary church. OF
course, opposing the practice. Neither
of the controversialists would yield an
inch Finally the layman tried spe-
cious argument:
Now, doctor, he said, eff one or
your parishioners should DIE ana oe-
oueath you $4,000. wouldn't you pray
for him.
"No, SIR" replied the stalwart de-
fender of his faith positively -
wouldn't pray for him. But woui"
nrav for another like him!"-San Fran
DISCO News Letter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Mr.. Dayid Ingram called to see
us this morning and says the notice
we made of him going to keep-a
boarding house was a huge mis-
take. That it was told the paper
as a joke in his presence, and he
did not think it worth while at the
time to correct the impression
made upon the reporter. The
building is to rent to the right kind
of tenant.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Doctor Ray who tried to fill a
weeks engagement at the Park
Auditorium without the aid of the
local column OF the TEXARKANIAN,
had to abandon his engagement and
thereby add, that he is as far as the
park is concerned, an eX- to his
name. If you want to succeed, you
must first place your advertisement
in paper everybody unfolds and
reads. We don't have to send a
Courier to make those a Call who
live here understand this, but to
the stranger that comes within
our gates, we feel like throwing
out a gentle hint.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Peace negotiations look more
hopeful to this country and the
news from Paris says that the
press of France is urging the COM
missioners to close up the peace
negotiations as quickly as possible.
The press believes that M. Cam
bon acted in good faith when he
represented Spain's interest in sign
ing the protocol and as the United
States commissioners are asking no
more than this document called
for, the French press think it high
time for Spain to take the medi
cine prescribed by M, Cambon and
o. k. by SPANS own representa-
tives at Madrid. In addition to
this, Emperor Williams and the
party organs in Germany are hot
under the collar,at Spain trying to
make it appear that the Emperor's
visit to Spain was of nature to
create a sympathy for Spain, thus
estranging the good feeling be-
tween this country and Germany.
Everything now points to speedy
termination of the war between
Spain and the United States.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

The lawyers at the bar here, are
very complimentary in referring TO
Judge Rogers who is holding the
present term of the federal court.
They say he is level headed, just in
all his orders, and gives all a fair
hearing when they are entitled to
the same.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

The editor Of this paper returned
from Georgia last evening, En-
ioyed'our stay at the old home very
much-especially at Carollton and
near The Rock, Ga, Oar mother
and tour sisters reside at former,
and an uncle, Mr., A, W, Fam
brough, at latter place. With Mr.,
f. we visited the place of our birth,
in Upson county, for the first time
since leaying it, some thirty or
more years ago Memory has kept
it in mind perfectly-after all these
lapse of years the dear old place
was but little changed; the large
old farm house and surroundings
appear almost Identical as in our
earliest boyhood days. AS we rode
walked and talked with our dear
kinsman, who romped with us in our
boyhood days, how memory
teemed with the happenings OF the
old, old days, But knowing our
readers feel little interest in the
thoughts that fain would find ut
terapce in words, we forbear giving
an account Of our trip round about
among the old red hills Of Georgia,
At some future time, we may write
something Of the conditions that
exists among the farmers of that
grand old state,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Oscar Turner Grocer Co,
desires all the school chill
dren who are competing
for the prize to bring in
their drawing books before
four o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18
For SnIe

At Park Beidler, residence known
as the j, Y. King place, and other
houses and lots, For further par.
ticulars apply to,
II 1.l7-lm, w, II, kelley,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Keep the car Of Improvement
moving right along five don't
grease the wheels they will rust
aud fail to turn Use mouth
grease, It is cheap and counts,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Texarkana freight-rates on the
Pee Gee, north of here, has been
adjusted and our merchants enjoy
rates accorded to towns south Of
here on the river, We shall look to
the Pee Gee to give us justice,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Those who appreciate good dental
work will do well TO call on DR., Sims,
who has been located In Texarkana
about four years guaranteeing all
work, yet there has not been four
filings returned broken down or
fallen out, ONCE over Palace
Drug Store, II d
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

For Sl.0O you can get gallons
Kerosene oil, with can thrown in, at
7. ]. Hobgood's. Ill,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Get your tickets to the widow
Brown entertainment at the park.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Eighteen pounds best rice for
81 at 7. j. Hobgoods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Special draperies, stage settings
and costumes have been secured to
correctly reproduce the best pic
tures-Thanksgiying night Novem-
Der 24-at the Park Auditorium.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

The Womans Christian Temper
ance Union held an interesting
meeting yesterday afternoon at
their parlors.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Many of our Baptist friends left
yesterday to attend the Baptist
State conyention at Little Rock.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Aunt Jemlma's Pan Cake Flour,
Pure and Fresh.
109 Warwck-Moore Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Keep in mind that the ladies of
the Episcopal Guild will give one
of the incest thanksgiving enter
tainments eyer undertaken in this
city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Sterling silver novelties, diamonds,
watches-go to Erbers. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Judge Talbot is back from Mt.
Pleasant, Texas, court having run
its course there.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Seventeen pounds granulated
sugar for 81 at T. J. Hobgoods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Before making your purchase of
a watch, ring or pin, see Chas, S,
Erber. He will save you money.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

DR.. W, H, Elliott in now engaged
with the Woodfn Furniture Com
pany, as salesman,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Nick Braumiller, the West Side
butcherer, hung out yesterday for
inspection aud sale, a l5O pound
buck killed in Miller County.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

If you can't say a good word for
Texarkana, don't shoot your mouth
off at all
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
for 81 so at Lemly's, the Pill Roller.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Bargains in unredeemed diamonds
and watches at Erber's. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Justice P. G, Henry, the newly
elected Justice of the Peace on the
West Side, presided yesterday, over
a couple of civil cases. Gus, as we
all call him, will make a fine officer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Spain has about lost all she pos
sesses except nerve. She has
plenty of this left.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Mrs. ]. A. Lightfoot left yester-
day fer New York state to visit rel
atives.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Shakespeare's complete works, il
lustrated, 1863 pages, $3.50, at
Lemly's. 1l-18
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

We had this week another ship
ment of high grade teas and coffees.
109 Warwick Moore Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Mr.. w. P. UnderhiIl is now en-
stalled as chief clerk at Mr., Days
Office in the Pee Gee building on
State street. This big brick with
its twenty-one rooms will soon be a
veritable hive of workers,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Twenty pounds of sugar for $1.OO
at J. j. Hobgood's. II 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

We learn that a petition is being
circulated asking the city council
of the East Side to refrain from
passing an ordinance removing the
awnings from the East Side. One
merchant said it was being general.
ly signed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

If you want the freshest and
cheapest groceries go to T, ]. Hob
goods, 800 West Broad street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Do you remember the Maine,
Forget it and remember the Living
Pictures given by the Episcopal
church Thanksgiving night Noyem-
Der "a.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

The best OF everything the mark.
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

We had big tog this morning.
Our city had the appearance of
being a Mississippi river city for
awhile under its vaporous veil.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

City Marshal Dean has put on
star, but has not put on his blue
uniform. We vote that the new
marshal invest in a blue suit.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Jewelry in all its branches at
Chas. S. Erber's. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

]. S. Ragland is getting IN his
holiday goods and has them all
opened up for inspection. A nice
line of wedding and birthday pres
euts among them, He invites you
to step in and let him show you
through. 1924
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Mr.. Noah Sanderson is here to
day, from Genoa.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Horace Vaughn, county attorney,
has given orders to the BARRIERS to
close their shops on the Sabbath
Those men who would show a
clean jowl on the Sabbath must get
shaved on Saturday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

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
ecufe some If MS Bargains l2-14s
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Our genial farmer friend, Mr.. J..
W, Sewell, made us a pleasant call
this morning; He is true South
ron Of the old school, and a
Georgian, too.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Comprehensive Teachers Bible,
large, clear type, leather bound,
silk lined, Illustrated aud with maps
81 25, at Lemly's. IL Is
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Drink ''Value coffee, the best
medium price goods on the market.
Far superior to the cheap package
article. Warwick -MooreCo :,
l09 Exclusive Agents.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

S. B. Andrews was here yester-
day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Lullaby concert in costume-un-
der direction of Mrs. Drake & Miss
Webb, at Assembly Hall November
22nd, 8 p. m. Tickets on sale at
Raglaud's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Keep in mind that the Real Wild
ow Brown will pay only one visit
here this season, and if you don't
see her this time you may never
have the opportunity again. You
can ride on the street car or take
the Pee Gee train to the park
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Our clever railroad friend Mr.. D.
Il. Clingan, has our thanks for cour
tesies. As a car Inspector he has
few equals.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

If you enjoy sweet singing be
present at the Assembly Hall Tues
day NoYember 22nd. Tickits on sale
at Raglands.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Come out Thanksgiving night to
the Living Pictures given by the
aeies of the Episcopal church, at
the Auditorium.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Nick Braumiler has added a cash
register to his counter which can.
not be said of it, "that It is out Of
sight, for it amt, being very much
in evidence as reminder that II
takes cash to pay for meat bought
at this shop,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

We are to have several deserving
plays here next week-none better
than the real Widow Brown.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Money loaned on all articles Of
value. Old gold and silver bought
5-3 Chas. S. ERBER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

The Edwards Harness Co. keep
anything you need in the line of
ammunition. They also keep guns
Tor rent at fifty cents per day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

If you want the very best cigar
going, try the "Old Times Cigar"
sold by S. NJ. Ragland-it is the
leading 10 cent smoker. 1912.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

You can get free lunch daily at
the Chic saloon from 10 to IL a. m.
Fresh beer on tap at all hours. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Chas. Erber guarantees every
thing as represented-not a single
misrepresentation since organized
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

The first time here, Thanksgiving
night, November 24--The Living
Pictures, given by the ladies of the
Episcopal church, BE sure and
come.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

Fort Smith, Arkansas, has
emerged from the cleaning and
is now lighted by electricity, They
celebrated the event by firing a
cannon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-18

New line ladies and gentlemens
gold watches and chains at f. L
Schuster's the old reliable. 9-l-