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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

A POLITICIAN in New York committed suicide
the other day. Disappointment on not being named
as candidate for the vice-presidency undoubtedly
will be the coroners verdict.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

The Gar of Russia has been having consider
able trouble lately on account of his right hand
swelling to about twice it's normal SIZE The way he
has been gobbling up territory for the past few
months, it looks as though little rest might do it
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

A volunteer, who was a great
man in his own eyes, was by some
influence appointed captain. He
could hardly speak of anything
but his new dignity. Meeting
friend one day he accosted him
thus:
"Well, Jim, I suppose you know
I have been appointed captain?"
"Yes," said Jim, 81 heard So"
"Well, what do your folks say
about it?" asked the captain.
"They don't say nothin'," re-
piled truthful James; "they just
laugh Pearson's Weekly.
A horse from a livery stable
died soon after being returned, and
the person who hired it was sued
for the damages. The question
turned largely upon the reputation
of the defendant as a hard rider.
A witness was called-a long,
lank stable boy.
GLOW does the defendant usu-
ally rider"
"Astraddle, sir
mo, no. said the lawyer. II
mean, does he usually walk, or
trot, or gallop?''
"Well," said the witness, ap-
parently searching in the depths
of his memory for facts, when he
rides a walkin' horse, he walks;
when he rides trottin' horse, he
trots; and when he rides gallopin'
horse. he gallops; when F"
The lawyer was now angry. Il
want to know at what pace the
defendant usually goes-fast or
slow?"
"Well," said the witness, when
his company rides fast, he rides
fast; and when his company rides
slow, he rides Slow
"Now, I want to know, SIR" the
lawyer said, very much exasperat-
ed, and by now very stern, show
the defendant rides when he is
alone?
"Well," said the witness, very
slowly, and more meditatively than
ever, when he was alone I warn't
there, so I don't know.''-London
Tid-Bits.
A South African farmer who
had lost some COWS by the cattle
plague was fully persuaded that he
had himself been attacked by the
epidemic. Forthwith he hurried
off and consulted his medical man,
who tried to laugh him out of the
absurd notion, but to no purpose.
The farmer then went to an old,
well-known practitioner, who, be-
ing bit of a wag and seeing how
matters stood, entered infinitely
into the details of the case, ex-
pressed his concurrence with the
patients views, and told him he
could cure him.
The doctor thereupon wrote a
prescription, sealed it up, and told
the farmer to go to a druggist in
the next town.
The farmer lost no time in going
with the prescription, but was
somewhat startled when the drug
gist showed him the formula,
which ran thus:
"This man has the cattle plague.
Take him into the back yard and
shoot him, according to law
That cured him.-Collier's
Weekly.
| $3.50
The boys in gray had fun yes
terday telling jokes on one anoth-
er. Said q Tennesseean:
During an engagement our
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

The reason policemen find it SO easy to capture
some crooks, is because they are clustered around
the bottom rung of the ladder that leads to the
higher walks of life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

The man who seldom finds time to bestow a
kindly act upon another, can always find spare
hour two in which to concoct plan of treachery.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

If THE trust business is going to keep right on,
we would like to see consolidation OF interests
formed between preachers and editors. They would
make an exceptionally good combination.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
FUN, FICTION AND
A FEW
FARCICAL FACTS.

sippi in We made way without
explaining, and the Mississippi
boys rushed on the battery. You
bet they started back, too, when
they found the break they had
made, and then it was our turn to
laugh. AS the colonel and the
boys sped past with the sparks
flashing from their heels we yelled:
Make way there and let Missis-
sippi out. '"-Louisville Times.
During his speech at Omaha,
G. 81. Vessels, the Boer envoy,
told the following story:
''The English nation is great in
wealth and soldiers. We knew it
when we began. There is a story
told of an innocent, slow-thinking
Boer, who was conversing with an
Englishman. why, don't you
know that England is SO great
that the sun never sets on her
soil?' said the Englishman to the
Boer.
"The innocent Boer thought a
moment, and then replied: Yes,
[ guess that God is afraid to trust
the Englishman in the dark" st.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
'Were you the smartest boy in
your SCHOOL," asked the very
bright boy.
"Why-er-no; not exactly" an
swered his father.
''Did you know as much as I do
when you were my ageY'
IL don't believe I did,
care you even at this late day
able to extract the cube root of a
number, without referring to a
text book?''
'No-no. I don't believe cam
"That's ALL said the very bright
boy as he turned to his books.
Then he heaved sigh, and with
look of deepest reproach ex-
claimed: parents often turn out
to be terrible disappointment to
their children nowadays" Wash
ington Star.
1t is very much to be doubted
whether Stephen A. Douglas ever
had a superior on this continent
as a debater. He and Wade were.
of course, generally on opposite
sides of questions in the senate,
but were firm personal friends.
One day, in discussing some BILL.
the great Illinoisan said:
"Mr. President, that proposition
is contrary to my code Of morals
Wade jumped up and shouted:
against his code of morals!
Good God, Mr.. President, his code.
of morals! J. didn't know he had
anyp which was one of those off
hand shots at point-blank range
which would discomfort any man.,
temporarily, at least.
Once Wade was crossing the
plains. On the train man said
Cali this region needs is more
water and better society,"
EYES," growled old Ben; "that's>
all hades needs to make it an ideal
dwelling place" Boston Herald
When Charles Dudley Warner
was editor of the Hartford Press
back in the '6Os, arousing the pa
triotism of the states by his ener-
getic appeals, one of the type
settlers came in from the composing
room one day, and, facing Mr.
Warner, said: "Mr. Warner, I've
decided to enlist in the army
With mingled emotions of pride
and responsibility Mr.. Warner re-
n1iad that r. nloaood him %bo+ Tho
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

The industrious is very seldom subject
who bids for the sympathy of others 1t is only the
uncomfortable shiftess few who gnorantly howl for it
instead of Justice.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

IT is the height of folly to try and be good and
practice evil at the same time. The world loaths
and despises man who fights under both the i'm
perial and rebel cause.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

SINCE Congress adjourned the politicians have
already begun telling the people just how they
should vote in order to save the country from the
bowwows.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that Dom Paul has
lost his capitol he is still formidable foe that will
not pay the English to underestimate his fighting
ability.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

PERSONAL virtues should be accumulated in
dustriously wealth. They not only bring happi
ness and contentment, but imperishable
legacy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

REPORT has it that all the independent news
papers in those states that placed in the Repub
ican doubtful column will be purchased with gold.
The editor who would permit himself to be brbed
by Doodle should be boycoted by every selfrespect
ing citizen subscribing for his paper For the time
being these corrupionists will coddle and feast him
with a lavish hand but the moment the votes have
been counted, Mr. Editor will be of no import
ance to them than dead chinchbug in a wheat field
is to farmer. The independent newspaper holds a
commanding position in the field of journalism and
is yearly getting greater increase of patronage but
if they permit their columns to be besmirched by
Doodle they deserve nothing but failure. Future
events will demonstrate how truthful this is.
In THE everyday affairs of life is very apt to
find great deal of what passes as friendship the
friendship which is only to be had upon the payment
of consideration. We meet and associate with
people whose sympathies are awakened only at the
cnk of silver who must be bribed into performing
what others consider common courtesy, and who, in
the manifestation of their friendship, keep in view
the one central thought of personal advancement,
regardless of the MEANS sacrifices of honor and prn
ciple and the consequent odium resulting from their
|selfshness This class it is we'll to avoid. True
friendship is sympathy and rests on mutual con-
fdence; asks no reward but reciprocal attachment
and anticipates where the false waits to be ap-
preached. friend is valued by the readiness with
which he responds in time of need md the fervor OF
sympathy extended in distress; but the pretender to
friendship makes himself known by the sordid adj
vantage he takes of opportunity to injure you in
the hopes of catering to his seshness and advanc-
ing himself. There are many such and are met with
only too frequently.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

THOSE who spend their time in building air
castles have fear of being buried by debt through
misfortune
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

PHILOSOPHICAL view is what causes some men
to smile at that which produces nothing but growls
from others.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

AGU1NALDo appears to keep at large rather grace
fully His footwork is the admiration Of the whole
world.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

STRONG natures are seldom broken by the first
rays which adversely casts across their sphere
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

THOSE who run into evil at breakneck pace
are usually compelled to walk back at very slow
gait
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

The happiness that is gained through fraud is
as changeable quality as public opinion.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

ALTHOUGH China is ablaze with war; Ii Hung
Changes peacock feather appears to be in little dan
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

dependent on the public its support there
should funds expended
Interests of the prison library.
NOTICE.
PERSONS receiving copies THE MIRROR wi
regular lists Will please consider such as
sample copies. If, after readfng conclude that
THE MIRROR is worthy of patronage send your
name to this office for trial subscription at rates
published above.
A PRISON laughs at misery.
TRUE friends are few and far between
SILENCE is far better than words freighted with
HAPPINESS is sunbeam that lights the inner
most recesses of the soul.
HE WHO continually wears a long face, will al
ways be short on friends.
He WHO acts unnatural has much to fear and
nothing worth aspiring to.
WHEN person is faithful to himself, he is then
most likely to be faithful to Others
The happiness that is gained through fraud is
as changeable quality as public opinion
STRONG natures seldom broken by the first
rays which adversely casts across their sphere
ALTHOUGH China is ablaze with war, Ii Hung
Changes peacock feather appears to be in little dan
ger.
THOSE who run into evil at breakneck pace,
are usually compelled to walk back at very slow
gait.
AGUINALDo appears to keep at large rather grace
fully. His footwork is the admiration of the whole
world
THOSE who spend their time in building air
castles have fear of being buried by debt through
misfortune.
A PHILOSOPHICAL view is what men
to smile at that which produces nothing but growls
from others.
The man who seldom finds time to bestow a
kindly act upon another, always find a spare
hour two in which to concoct plan of treachery.
PERSONAL virtues should be accumulated as in
dustriously wealth. They not only bring happi-
ness and contentment, but imperishable
legacy.
NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that Dom Paul has
lost his capitol he is still formidable foe that will
not pay the English to underestimate his fighting
ability.
SINCE Congress adjourned the politicians have
already begun telling the people just how they
should vote in order to save the country from the
bowwows.
The industrious man is very seldom subject
who bids for the sympathy of others 1t is only the
uncomfortable shifess few who gnorantly howl for it
instead of Justice.
The reason policemen find it SO easy to capture
some crooks is because they clustered around
the bottom rung of the ladder that leads to the
higher walks of life. ~T
If THE trust business is going to keep right on,
we would like to see a consolidation OF interests
formed between preachers and editors. They would
make an exceptionally good combination
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

He WHO acts unnatural has much to fear and
nothing worth aspiring to.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24
AUCTION SALE OF LOTS.

Yesterday Mr.. o. P. Taylor had
his auction sale of lots in the Boul-
evard addition and some 25 or 30
lots changed ownership.
Buggies and carriages were fur
nished those who attended, free,
and quite crowd was in attend
ance, but not as many as would
have been there had the sun not
been so hot. AS 1t was the sale
was thought to be reasonably good,
and while Mr.. Taylor is not hilari-
ously pleased at the small number
sold and the low prices they brought
he looks at it in the right light, as
he expressed it, that those who
purchased will build, and this will
create demand for the lots yet
unsold.
Those who purchased are mostly
non-residenters who came here
from nearby towns to get them a
piece of ground to build on.
The following are the names of
the purchasers taken from the auc-
tioneer's slip or memorandum: j.
G. Watts, lots; W, H, Smoot, q;
Mrs. Greenwood, 2; w, M. Beau;
champ, 2; G. ], Williams, 2, Henry
Lauterbach, Q; Sam Smith, ~. ],
Allen, 3; W. r. Dudley, 2; G. G..
Morrow, 2; L. W. Elton, 2; Gus
Less, 4. The highest price reached
was $3.50 and the lowest was $24.
Considering the distance these lots
are from the city, the prices are
very favorable.
In regard to the movement of
real estate by auction, we learn
from good authority that Messrs
Conway & Lane will return here
and undertake to dispose of 70
lots on Rose Hill, known as the Chic
vineyard addition. These lots are
valuable and have been high priced
up to the present time. The sale
will take place the middle of August,
Mr., Booker Ellis was interviewed by
the reporter and said he received
bushels of letters of inquiry about
this city and its surroundings.
Real estate is certainly on the
hump about here.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Municipal ownership of public
utilities is evidently the proper
thing when the municipality has
the money or credit to undertake
such enterprises and especially
when the people control the munic-
ipalities, as they are always sup
posed to control them. Nobody in
this city would exchange the city
electric light plant for the old and
expensive system of gas light. If
we could or would issue $1,000, 600
or $4,000 600 in bonds with which to
establish other public utilities we
should be nearer the solution of a
very grave problem. But the con-
stitution Of the state ties the hands
of cities and towns and we are help.
less. Arkansas Democrat.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24
President Mckinley Listens
to the Appeal of China.
WILL H6T ON CONDITIONS
United States to Use Its Good
Offices for Settlement Be
tween China and
the Powers.

Washington, July 23.-The Presi-
dent has listened to the appeal of
the Chinese government, as trans
mitted through Minister WI, and
has signi6ed his Willingness to me-
diate between the imperial govern
ment and the powers, but only upon
conditions which must first be lmet
by the Chinese government. The
exact nature of the terms proposed
by the state department cannot be
stated until tomorrow, when it is
expected publication will be made
of the Chinese appeal and of the
Presidents message. 1t is known,
however, that the answer is entire
ly consistent with the statement of
principles laid down by Secretary
Hay in his identical note to the
powers, and, moreover, it accepts
as truthful the Chinese statements
relative to the safety of the for
eign ministers at Pekin.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24
STOLEN BASES.

Returning prospectors report
that the smallpox has broken out
at Nome. New gold discoveries
have been made.
An odd freak of lightning is re :
ported from New Jersey. A baby's
skin was turned black tor a few
minutes.
South Africa presents field for
American agricultural implements,
King Alexander is to wed Nine.
Draga Maschin, a widow, who was
formerly a lady in waiting to Queen
Nathalie, the Kings mother.
Relative to Col. Liscum's death
at Tien-Tsin, Gen. Miles says that
American officers are not needlessly
reckless on the field of battle.
The great demand for zinc has
caused a general advance in price,
Nicaragua declines to participate
in the Pan-American congress.
Texans are holding their wool for
better prices.
A general tie up of the window
glass trades throughout the country
is threatened for September /.
The Missouri National Guard now
in camp near Springfield, Mo, has
volunteered to serve in China, in
the event the government needs
their services.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

The Democrats all over Arkansas
are preparing to form Democratic
clubs to be inaugurated on the 2nd
of August. Up to this time we
have heard of no movement of this
kind for our city. Are we going to
take it for granted that we are all
Democrats and let it 90 at that2
Discipline is great thing, even in
"A church, and It Is the only thing
that will keep party together.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24
GOOD COFFEEl
We close at Seven.

W. 0. Sheets, the man who has
fits, and fall about on the streets
and who has been boarding with W.
H. South, was stricken yesterday,
with one of his periodic spells, and
last night got out of the window at
the South House on North Spruce
street with only his drawers and
undershirt on, and has not been
found up to this writing Q p. m. He
made his escape once before and
after being gone several days was
found up in tree in the Red River
bottom. Keep lookout for such
a man and return him to this city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Sam Dunaway, Of the Boyd Drug
Co., is making a special run on
some of the latest creations in the
way of soda beverages, as follows;
crushed rose, crushed violet, pista-
chic, red currant bisque, blood
orange with phosphate or with one
pure Jersey ice cream, DC. See our
menu, be up-to.date and drink at
the only up-to-date fountain in the
city, Boyd Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Mr.. P. ]. Ahern of O'Dwyer &
Ahern, is back from his European
trip. He visited all the large cities
of Importance in Europe and also
his old home in Ireland. We are
glad see him looking in fine health.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

We pay special attention to re-
pairing Of harness, saddles and BIZ
cycles. If your work is not done
to your satisfaction, we will do it
over again without extra charge.
The man thing with us is pleasing
the customer. The Edwards Har-
ness Co. q II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

1t is a notable fact that the vast
sum given by by private individual
to educational institutions last year
was largely from those who are dis.
tributing their wealth while they
live. Direct gifts of this kind came
from 14O persons, the bequests
numbering 67.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24
B. M. FOREMAN,
Prest. Mckinley Club.

Five days outing for five dollars
by going to Galveston or Houston
on the T. S. & N. excursion, leaving
Texarkana July 18th, 7:15 a. M;
returning arrive Texarkana Wednes-
day, August 1st, $50 p, m. 724 If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Your chickens are dying; why?
Because they are infested with lice
and mites. If you will use Thano-
lice or Roost Paint, you will have
healthy chickens and laying hens.
Sold only by Williams & Williams.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24
Public Speaking.

There will be public speaking at
the Miller County court house on
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock on
the issues of the day. Hon. H, L..
Remmel, nominee of the Republi-
can party for Governor, will lead
off followed by Hon. Jacob Trieber,
S. B. Redding and others
The front seats will be reserved
for the ladies. Everybody invited
to attend. Everything will be done
to insure all a nice time.
B. M FOREMAN,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Vice Presidential nominee Adlai
E, Stevenson will be given a rous-
ing reception by all his fellow
townsmen on his return home this
week.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

The Hunter Transfer and Storage
Co., have the only safe and conven-
lent rooms In the city, for storage
OF your furniture or plano. We
are prepared to store goods Of any
kinh.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Three lots on West Broad street
for sale cheap. viii make splendid
business or hotel property, The
only property of the kind In the
city. See W. r. Kelley, Texarkana,
Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

The Western Passenger Associa.
tion has offered a reward OF $500
for conviction of persons fraudu-
lently using It's stamps.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Nicely furnished or unfurnished
rooms for rent, Enquired at 2O7
Oak street. 722 2t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Hunger is the best Sauce" Yet
some people are never hungry, and
they get weak and sick. Hoods
Sarsaparilla helps such people. 1t
creates a good appetite, gives di-
gestive power and makes the whole
body strong.
Sick headache is cured by Hoods
Pills. 25c.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Some figures are given on the
decrease in the number and mile
age Of railways placed in the hands
uf receivers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Anything you want in the real
estate line on any kind Of terms.
W. r. Kelley, 226 State Line Ave.
over Water Co s office. 2-19
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

II you want good groceries, good
treatment and right prices, trade
with the Lambeth Grocer Co., 222
East Broad street. 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

There are no better Pills made than De
Wits LittleEarlyRlsers. Always prompt
and certain. Boyd Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

Ono Minute Cough Cure " the only
harmless remedy that produces immedI-
At9 results, Ivy H. Boyd Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

1847 Roger Bros. knives, forks
and spoons at Erber's. 16
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-07-24

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