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The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
DIALECT.
Critics, pray do not reject

Critics, pray do not reject
 What is writ in dialect,
 For the common peoples thought Should in common speech be wrought And the crude but pungent word Should be written as it's heard Wise or foolish, if 'tis true, That should be enough for youl With mans speech is something blent Caught from his environment Strong, rebelliOus and the schools Only scotch it with their rules. Man may fashion a disguise Battling to his neighbors' eyes, But upon his tongue will be Stamped his true identity. Therefore, critics, pray reject Nothing writ in dialect Which in story or in rhyme Is a record of the time, Vital, fresh and it to be Found in honest company. Meredith Nicholson in New York Sun
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
BICYCLE IDEAS.
A Va1ve1ess Tire and a Gear that May
 Be Quickly Changed.

A Va1ve1ess Tire and Gear that May
 Be Quickly Changed.
 Here Is shown the Protean gear, which by an expanding action in the large sprOcket wheel enables the gear to be changed by back-pedal action at the will of the rider. The new French tire Is easy to put on and take off; the initial joint, or seal, is made without the help of any air-pressure, and in case of puncture it can be ridden any dis tance without the least fear of coming off or injuring the rims. The lips which make the air-joint are, as will be seen from the illustration, vertical in the rim, and, to inflate, the nose of the pump is just forced through a hole in
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
AUTHORS MANUSCRIPTS.

Not Necessary For Editors to Read Them From Beginning to End.
 Gree more the tale goes round of the author who sent story to three jour pals and had it returned by every one without having been read. He knew it because he had pasted two of the leaves together. Very likely. We do not think of reading through half or a quarter of the articles that are sent to us. It often does not take half minute to dis card what one knows he doesn't want. It is all old saying that one does not need to eat a whole joint to learn whether it is tainted.
 It would be a. revelation to some of these writers to see how fast an expe- rienced and conscientious editor can, at times, go through big pile of essays, stories or poems. The title is often enough, and be would say, "We don't want an article on that subject" The next article begins with a page or two of commonplace introduction, and that is thrown aside in half a minutes in- spectiOn without turning more than the next page. The next begins with a platitude-"We can't print that stuff. D
 The first verse of this next poem has false meter and is tossed aside. The next begins in schoolgirl style, with "dove" and ''love;' it is not read through. Of the next the editor reads ten lines. It is simply dull descrip- tion of a stream in forest-not want ed. The next poem begins in fresh way, seems to be constructed according to the rules, is pretty good. It is put one side to see if other better poems will crowd it out. The next is a story. The first page is promising, but the Sec ond shows coarse strain, and the read ing stops there.
 Ten articles are decided upon, and with sufficient good judgment, in ten minutes, for a minute to a manuscript is often twice as much time as it needs. It does not take that long for dealer to stick an iron skewer in a smoked ham, draw 1t out and smell of it. Not one article in a dozen perhaps needs to be read through. York Independ- ent.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

"In moment sine was gone. passed a sleepless night, and with great diff culty nerved myself in the morning to keep the mysterious appointment.
 "Old Dicey-I call him that because he is now one of my dearest friends received me coldly.
 I have been favored, Capt. Faulki- ner,' he said. with some very extraOr- dinary instructions from my client your fancee-Miss Beaumont. 1 must
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Now that Belgian chemist has dis covered how to produce artificial meat extracts superior to the natural article and at less cost, the cowboy may have to resume his vocation of a Rough Rider" In the service of Uncle Sam, while the packer mOnOpOlist will have to look elsewhere than to the slaughter pen for his profits.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Louisville Courier-Journal: Spain is Indignant because one of our preachers prayed for her the other day. Spain does not understand the first principles of religious freedom. In this blessed country we pray for whom we dadgum- med please, whether the beneficiary Is worth 1t or not.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Advantages of Worrying a Little.

Don't join Don't Worry Club. Don't try not to worry a little. While con- tentment is pleasing virtue, the peo- ple you know who are cOntented would be better off if they worried more. Ab- solute contentment and indifference to the possible troubles of tomorrow will lead any one to the poor house. The cow doesn't worry, neither does the clam; but people are built to worry, and 1t was intended that they should. On the other hand, if you worry much it will land you in the insane asylum. It is the insane asylum on the one hand and the poor farm on the other. The point is to worry just enough to keep out of both of them.-Atchison Globe.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
THE FATHERS SHOT.

How Eng1and's Postmaster General, Henry Fawcett, Lost His Eyes.
 "'Never mind, father, blindness shall said the young law student, Henry Fawcett, when his father reproached himself for carelessly destroying all his sons prospects of advancement.
 "One pleasant day in 1858 the two had gone hunting together. A flock of cartridges flew over a fence where the father had no right to shoot; but as he was moving forward, they flew back toward his son. The father, so eager to bring down a bird that he did not think of his sons danger, fired. Several shots entered Henrys breast, and one went through each glass of pair of spectacles he wore. In an instant he was stone blind for life.
 But within ten minutes from the time of the accident which deprived him of eyesight forever this boy of iron nerve had determined that even blind ness should not swerve him from his purpose.
 "'Will you read the newspaper to me? were his first words to his sister when they carried him home.
 He was obliged to abandon law. but he began the study of political economy with a zeal rarely equaled, meanwhile having friends read to him in his mo- ments of leisure the works of Milton, Burke, Wordsworth, all of George Eliot's novels, and a wide course of general literature, for he was deter mined that his blindness should not limit the breadth of his culture. "- From Success" by Orison Warden.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

If the great men of this world knew what funny things their biOgraphers would fetch out they would be justified in doing as Shakespeare did-retire be- hind the scenes without telling the call boy what to do next.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Ezcsecks for his services, whfca, of course, promptly goes for vodka, as the Russian tramp, like his congener in all other countries, is addicted to strong drink, fact which also is perhaps the chief explanation of why he is a tramp.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

It is now announced that capitalists propose to turn Havana into a health resort. This will be done easily by building large hotel at the place. All that Is needed to make a health resort Is large hotel, an orchestra and mosquitoes. Havana already has the orchestra and the mosquitoes.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Forty-dve million dollars is said to be this coantry's toy bill. This is a great sum, and the joy bill it represents can only be understood by the little figures that proclaim it in the household.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

It has been discovered that Sir Julian PauncefOte is a composer of music. He would confer favor on the world if he would fix up a new tune for the European concert.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Salt Is 20 cents a pound in Dawson City, which explains why the tales that come from there have to be taken with more than the traditional grain.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

At recent launching of a rich mans yacht $3OO,OOO,OOO was present on the christening platform. In fact, the yes sel itself was built on stocks.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

When a man concludes he is too smart to work, he comes to the conclusion that has made more thieves than any other one thing on earth.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Perhaps the game of war didn't turn out much for the Dons other ways, but that $20,0O0,000 shows they made big score in one respect
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

At the rate soldiers are beginning to write for the monthlies, arming the troops with magazine guns will be quite in keeping.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

The Spaniards say they do not want the prayers of the Americans. They certainly need the prayers of some one
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Spain was wise in removing the bones of Columbus while that country had land enough left to bury them in.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Spain found that war is hell, and she is more than half inclined to think that peace is purgatory.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Shark. and the Dead Whale.

The presence of any large quantity of easily obtainable food is always suffi- cient to secure the undivided attention of the shark tribe. When "cutting in" whales at sea, I have often been amazed at the incredible numbers of these crea- lures that gather in a short space of time, attracted by some mysterious means from heaven only knows what remote distances. It has often occurred to us, when whaling in the neighbor- hood of New Zealand, to get a sperm whale alongside without a sign of shark below or bird above. Within an hour from the time of our securing the vast mass of flesh to the ship the whole area within at least an acre has been alive with a seething multitude of sharks, while from every quarter came drifting silently an incalculabIe host of sea birds, converting the blue surface of the sea into the semblance of plain of new fallen snow
 The harpooners and officers from their lofty position on the cutting stage slew scores upon scores by simply dropping their keen edged blubber spades upon the soft crowns of the struggling fish, the only place where shark is vulner- able to instant death. The weapon sinks into the creature's brain, be gives @ convulsive writhe or two, releases his hold and slowly sinks, followed in his descent hy a knot of his immediate all anxious to provide him with prompt sepulture within their own yearniug maws.-National Re.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

the rim, so that 1t passes about three quarters of the way up, when the lips separate to let the air pass in, and close of themselves as soon as the pump stroke is finished.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY

The "New South" now means Porto Rico.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
His Will Ys. Her Way.

Aged Husband (after a domestic storm)-"Well, you can do as you please about going to this ball, but if you go shall call on my lawyer in the morning and alter my will.
 Young Wlfe-Oh, no, you won't. You seem to forget that when married you I absorbed all the power in the firm.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Distance Is often responsible for last ing friendships.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

noon. sharp. And now. goodnight
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

In the article on the Scholar
ship Contest won by Miss Gypsie
Hamilton, in Tuesdays paper, we
gave Georgetown, Kentucky, as the
seat of Beaumont College, when
we intended to say Harrodsburg,
Kentucky The article was pre-
pared by Mr. G, A. Hays, whose
wife is now visiting at Georgetown,
which probably accounts for the
error.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30
TnE MODERN BEAUTY

Thriyes on good food aud sunshine,
with plenty OF exercise in the open
air Her fora g,JE8 with health
aud her face blooms with its beauty,
If her system needs the cleansing
action Of a laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup
of Figs, made by the California Fig
Syrup Co, only.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

If the predispostion TO worms IN
children is not cured they may be.
come emacidted, weakly and in dan
ger of couvulsions, Whites Cream
Vermifuge is the most successful and
popular remedy. Price % cents
Sold by Smith Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

If you are in need of a first class
type writer, it will pay you to call
at the Texarkanian Office and see
the Remington Sholes, which has
many improvements over any of the
other high grade machines. Price
ou old machines as high as any 9th.
err. All
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Yesterday Hardin Brothers, the
enterprsing second hand dealers,
inserted a small ad in this paper of
a bargain in bicycle, and before
the ink was dry on the paper had
sold it, 1t always pays to adver-
tise in a good paper like the TeXar.
kauian
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Artist Supply Co., 2I4 State Line
Avenue, are selling steel engravings
and etchings at from 15c to So less
than one fourth actual value. 629
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30
Trunks Trunks! Trunks

Hardin Brothers have in stock
one Of the finest line of trunks ever
put on the Texarkana market.
You can get one on the install
ment plan. 6-l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

See the elegant line Of etchiugs
and steel engravings at Artist
Supply Co., 2l4 State Line, to be
sold this week at 25c on the 81 OF
actual value. 90
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Good morningl Where are you
going? "To W. L. Franks, No. 2l8,
E. Broad Street" What for? "To
buy chickens, eggs and potatoes. y
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Good coal oil 10 cents per gallon
Eupion oil Is cents per gallon, at
LAMBETH q YARBRoUGH's. 27.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Where do you go when you want
real bargains in jewelry? Why to
Erber's, of course. 90
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

The protracted meeting now go
ing on at Fairyiew church, demands
the attention of all spiritually con
cerned, and especially the member
ship, This is a matter that you
must attend to while living-too
late after death has come, Preach
ing daily at 10 o'clock a m. and $50
.. IN, You are invited,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

For fine tobacco, cigars and
smoking supplies call at S. NJ. Rag
and's. |,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Have your negatives and films
developed and printed at Artist Sup
ply Co., 2i4 State Line. &C
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

If your brain won't work right
and you miss the snap, vim and en-
ergy that was once yours, you should
take Prickly Ash Bitters, 1t clean
ses the system aud invigorates both
body and brain. Sold by all drug
gists, q 26
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

See the attractive new ad. of the
Artist Supply Co. Some extraor-
binary bargains in fine pictures. Go
to see them.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Fresh dug Irish potatoes fifty
cents per bushel at w, L, Franks
East Broad St. 6-26
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Looking for wedding present?
Go and see what you can find at
Erber's. 6 18
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Having secured the services of
Mr.. Henry Mathews, we are now
ready to repair anything in the
line Of Guns Pistols, Locks, Type
writers, Cash Registers, Lawn
Mowers, Bicycles, etc. We especi-
ally want jobs that others can't do
Give us a trial, we guarantee satis-
faction, EDWARDS HARNESS Co. 8 II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Messrs. J. +. Ward and T. B,
Winston, of Hope, we're visitors iu
the city yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Rev W. B. Preston, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church,
has been given a two months leave
of absence by his congregation, be-
ginning with July 2, He will leave
Monday for Chicago, where he will
remain a month, at the University
of Chicago and Moody's Bible Insti-
tute; will then 60 to Nothheld,
Mass, and stay month at the
conference of Christian workers,
While he is absent his family will
visit relatives at Austin aud Gal
weston.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Col. Edward NJ. Read, of S..
Louis, manager the Estey Co., is d
visitor in the city today, a guest
of their clever local agent, Mir. II.
V. BeasIey, the musical merchan-
disc man.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30
Fourth Of July

The Pee Gee, Port Arthur route,
will sell tickets to all points within
two hundred miles at rate Of one
fare for the round trip Tickets
sold July |, 2, 3 and 4, good for re-
turn July 3,
G, NJ WATEpsoN,
6.29 Ticket Agent,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

We have the incest line of toilet
soaps and perfumery in the city
See us. WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Last evening a very pleasant
party was given by Miss Kate War
ren, in honor of her friend, Miss
Mitchell, of Hope.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

At the annual meeting Of stock
holders of the TexarEana Gas and
Electric Light Co., held the other
day. following officers we're elected:
Chas. A. Medin, Geo. A. MediIl, G.
W. Fouke, w. M, Buchanan, and
W. H. Arnold as Directors, with
Chas. a. MediIl President, G W.
Fouke Vice-President and w. H.
Arnold as Secretary and Treasurer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Regular quarterly communion
services will be held in the Cumber-
land Presbyterian Church Sunday,
July End at II a. M; preaching
services also at 8;l5 p. m. These
will be the last regular preaching
services in this church until the
pastor retarns from his vacation
about the fourth Sunday in Au-
gust,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Best confections IN the city at
S. NJ. Ragland's. |.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Our merchants are requested to
close up as early as possible tomor'
row night in order that the clerks
may take in the famous hen
court, to take place at the Miller
county court house,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

W. n. Alexander, of Pine BlIT,
is registered at the Huckins House
today.
Miss Maggie Mitchell of Hope,
is a visitor in the city, the guest of
Miss Kate Corley
Hou. ]. L. Sheppard is on the
sick list, we regret to learn. Trust
that he will be out soon.
For relief aud comfort in Asthma
BaIard's Horehound Syrup has no
equal Price 25 ana 80 cts.
No misrepresentation at FL Der :
iewelry store. All goods sold on
guarantee, 6-z
Two hundred bathing suits just
received for the use of the patrons
of Kirby beach. . -
Up-to-date tailor-made clothing
at the Globe. 4-3
Miss Iona Fouke is back from
Dallas, Texas, where she visited
friends.
Don't fail to see Jack Taylor with
Otto Kraus, all next week-1O, 20
and 80 cents.
Col. T. B. Weathels y, o' the
Spirit Lake Hotel, was visitor in
the city yesterday.
Miss Edna Turner of Sherman,
Texas, is here, visiting her uncle's
family, Hon. P. A. Turner.
Do ven need spectacles? Mr.
johnson at Erber's will examine
your eyes free 6-l8
You will get your moneys worth
by trading at the Globe Dry Goods
store. 43
If your hen house is infested with
mites, tell your troubles to Williams
s. Williams. They can kill them
for you with their mite killer. 6-25
Fresh stock of California wines
received at Ghio's new bar, Claret
at 75c per gallon Sherry and
Port at 81 per gallon. 4.l4
During the vacation season, we
have concluded to cut prices on
school tablets and school supplies.
6-25 WILLIAMS g. WILLIAMS.
IT you ueed a surry, phaeton,
buggy, road wagon or farm wagon,
the Edwards Harness Company will
sell it to you on monthly payments.
Mr. Fred B, Shipp left for Saint
Louis yesterday. He is on the sick
list and will recuperate for few
days.
Mrs. ]. H. Mullins is back from
Jackson, Tenn, where she has
been for several weeks, visiting rel
atives.
Are you going to paint your
house2 If so we can save you money
by dealing with us,
6-25 WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
Mr. Clarence Hopkins received
news yesterday from Tennessee, of
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

City editor Wootten of this pa
per is again on the sick list-was
unable to come down this morning,
we regret to say. Hope he will be
out again tomorrow
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Buy your shirt waists and dry
goods at the Globe 43|
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Mr. Clarence Hopkins received
news yesterday from Tennessee, of
the serious illness of his mother,
he left last evening to attend upon
her bedside.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

All kinds of good things to eat at
LAMBETH & YARBROUGH' 427
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Erber can sell you a good watch
cheap. 6-lS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Wanted Two or three furnished
rooms, downstairs, with private
family, by young couple, near to
Broad street. Address,
6 392t B. S. care this Office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Erber can show you a large va
riety of gold ring. 6-l8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Everything guaranteed as repre-
sented at Erber's. 6-18.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Get your shoes at the Globe
twenty per cent less than elsewhere
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

See new ad of Messrs, Brown &
Tyler in another column These
gentlemen enjoy large trade,
built up by honest dealings and
good goods, 1t will pay you to
give them a trial,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Leading brand of fine cigars at
S. NJ. Ragland's. 1.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Royal breakfast coffee at LAM
BTEH q YARBROUGH's 427
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

For wedding presents see Erber
before purchasing, 62
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Are you going to paint youl
house2 If so we can save you money
by dealing with us,
6-25 WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Get your money worth, we don't
know Of any better advice to give
the buyer Of a bicycle And there's
no doubt you do it, wnen you buy a
Crescent Bicycle, It's price al-
ways reminds you, that you've got
your moneys worth Sold on
monthly payments by the Edwards
Harness Company -
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Erber wants your trade-give him
a trial. 6 Is
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Every watch repaired at Erber's
is guaranteed for one year 6-lS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Otto Kraus-Jennie Holman's
Big Co., all next week Ladies free
Monday night under the usual rules,
Tickets on sale today at Smiths
drug store. 10, 20 and 30 cents.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

District Clerk Wilson was over
from New Boston yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Mr.. Ross Bradley and sister, Miss
Minnie, are back from MeHa.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Dan Hardness, of Fulton, was
here yesterday
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Mrs. j. H. Mullins is back from
Jackson, Tenn, where she has
been for several weeks, visiting rel
atives.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Our eloquent fellow townsman,
Hon, Morris Sheppard is In big de
mand as a public speaker He has
Just returned from Dallas, where
he delivered an address at a Wood.
mems uuveiling. He is one Of the
eofalng young men Of Texas,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

W n. Alexander, Of Pine Bldii,
is registered at the Huckins House
today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Miss Maggie Mitchell of Hope,
is a visitor in the city, the guest of
Miss Kate Corley.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Mr. Leon w. Huckins, Of Sedalia,
Mo, manager of Hotel Huckins, is
now here, in charge of the Huck-
ms House, his father having re-
turned home few days since. He
will remain until his brother Joe re-
turns from his summers outing.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

In the East Side city court this
morning thre we're four cases up
for consideration--one vag and
three fer d sturbing the peace all
colored Mayor gave all a fine of
one dollar and cost
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-30

Do yeu need spectacles? Mr.
Johnson at Erber's will examine
your eyes free 6-lS