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The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-04

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The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-04

The public schools of Texarkana,
Arkansas. began last Monday their
labors after a three weeks vaca-
tion, caused by the excitement over
the small pox, The attendance in
the white school was about 400, and
but for the misunderstanding oi
many Of the patrons in reference tc
the request Of the School Board
that all pupils be vaccinated, the
attendance would have been nor
NAL, The board requests all pupils
to be vaccinated, but If the patrons
do not wish to do 50, they will b
permitted to send anyway.
Judge Il. S, Chambers, of Clarksi
vile, Tex, yesterday granted an In
junction upon the application of e.
p. McMickle, ct. al. through their
attorneys, Chas, 5. Todd and II r
Lockett, restraining the city oi
Texarkaua, Texas, from the collec'
tion of city taxes from the APP
plicants in the Highland Park Ad'
dition. Judge Talbot being taS
payer and property holder in the
city is disqualified from setting in
the cause.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
CIGARETTE WRECKS.
Railroad Superintendent Tells How
serious Accide mt Was Caused
by q Slave TO Habit.

superintendent w. A. Vaughn, of the
Georgia Central railway, states that
cigarettes caused the wreck of a train
on their road. In an interview regard
ing the wreck and the order issued
that no cigarette smokers would be
employed on the road, he said:
Il was impressed with the i'm
portance of rule of this kind some
time ago, when n collision occurred on
our road. The flagman who was to
blame was one of the most careful men
on the line. The accident was not a
very serious one, as no one was hurt,
but he took the blame on himself. and
reported that he was asleep at the
time when he should have been at the
rear end OF his train. 1 thought it very
queer that young man who had been
so reliable as this fellow should 60 TO
sleep while on duty, but taking his
word for il discharged him without
further explanation. A few DAYS after
ward this young fellow happened in my
office. L questioned him about the
wreck, and asked how he could have
gone to sleep. He rather evaded my
question, but as 1 asked it noticed his
cigarette-stained fingers on the table.
l then said to him. IN tell you what
was the matter; you're n cigarette
fiend.' At this he jerked his hand un.
der the table and looked confused. oh,
you needn't hide your hand. Your face
tells the story
Then he admitted that he was a
confirmed cigarette smoker, and,
while he had reported that he was
asleep at the time of the wreck, still
that was not the real cause. While on
the way back to flag the approaching
train, he said, he felt sick and stepped
into the caboose to get a drink of
water. He suddenly became uncon-
scious and sank to the floor. The roar
of the approaching train brought him
to his senses, but it was too late to
avoid the accident The Row
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

you have certainly given mo something
TO think about" said Mrs. Keen, an she
followed her friend to the door, "and I
shall act upon your advice, SO YOU NAV
hold yourself In readiness to play the
agreeable to Mr.. Gates. Ihope you can
do some mission work during the even
ing"
Two weeks later Mrs. Keen's home
was the scene of the most charming So
cial gathering which the little town of
M had seen in some months, and
among those who filed her parlors
were no brighter faces than those of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gates.
True to her promise Mrs. Sloan tact
fully did her best to entertain Mr..
Gates. 1t was an easy task, for she
found him, like most easily bent ma
lures, ready to catch whatever CONVEX
sational cSe she might throw out.
When she made some reference to his
baby boy sudden seriousness covered
his face. He looked at her earnestly
and then said in the tone of one who is
sure of sympathetic hearing: az
want to tell you something, Mrs. Sloan.
am out of the detestable business in
which have been engaged for the past
few months. I can't tell you how hap
Ply 1 am over it, though in throwing it
up have practically lost all had. But
found that / must do it for the sake
OF my wife and my boy. have intend
ed all along to get out of it as soon as
an opening came-it was a shame to me
that 1 ever went into it-but yester-
day I decided that I dare not wait for
an opening, and it is strange that this
very social affair should have FASTENED
the matter. You see, Mary said she
wouldn't come without me, and knew
very well that was invited only for her
sake, and that only on her account
would my presence be tolerated. That
thought cut me to the quick. 1t was
the first social test coming in a way TO
make me feel it very keenly, and I
couldn't stand it. 1 found that I must
either rise to her level or drag her down
TO mine. That thought, together with
Mary's desire to help me through any
financial sacrifice, decided me, and only
to-day closed OUT
When he ceased, Mrs. Sloan in a
voice tremulous with emotion, an
swered: Il am so glad for you, and for
Maryland for our villagei You may
be sure that your action of to-day has
laid the foundation of the best possible
inheritance you could give your boy"
Later, she told the good news to Mrs.
Keen; that lady, after thoughtful ST.
lence, said: And to think that was
inclined to leave them outi I'm so glad
i followed your advice. Surely YOU
were inspired when you gave it,
Adelia Cobb, in Union Signal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

think that's what he called it-'where
the prince o. Wales cigars is growed.
One o them Cubans stole me n thou
sand an sold 'em to me FIR little r
nothin'. Jes' happened to have n hun
dred of 'em along wit me to-day,
sizzle me mizzen ridge rope an chuck
me through tn engine room hatchl
Now, I'm down here broke, wit not
tn price of ride to Brooklyn, were
1 want to ship over
"Whatm you take for that box of
cigars?' asked him.
well, I finally got 'em for SIS, but
he looked awful sad over it, did that
deep-water man, and 1 almost fancied
he wiped away n tear when he took
my SIS and had to hand me the box of
cigars. However, he went right away
then. Say, smoke one of 'em for me,
won't you, old man?"
"Well, guess nay" was the reply.
SAY, do they taste as bad as they
smell?"
This is their first trip out of Con-
necticut, fear. They taste like a
Scotch dish once took mouthful of
at st. Andrews banquet-haggis.
Only the cigars are worse. Say, take
'em along when you go, and gives 'em
to your janitor?"
mo, Stree; want to preserve that
janitor's good opinion" was the reply.
Then the friend of the real estate
man moved off. When he got to his
own Office, about five doors down, a
hairy-pawed proposition who reeked
OF the barrel house product was sit
ting on the edge of his desk.
We'll, my man, what is it?" asked
the proprietor of the office
why, curl me bloomin' sly-s'ls. {"
began the weather-beaten proposition.
Il just happened by t see if me an
you couldn't fix up some kind o. a deal
wit box o. struggled seegars that I
brought along with me from Cubey
wen 1 come up in me last ship?"
"Oh, yes" said the proprietor of the
office, Got any samples of your
cigars?"
The weather-beaten citizen pulled a
couple from his pocket, which the pro-
prietor of the Office immediately saw
were the real thing, and took them
and put them on his desk Then he
took the smuggler from Cubey by the
scruff of the neck and threw him
downstairs.
I have only Just come from the
Office Of friend Of mine you swim
dledi" he explained, as he firmly
pushed the weather-beaten Cuban
smuggler down the front steps.
Oats de worst % graftin' in a small
burg" the heavy-weather-not man was
heard to mutter to himself as he
picked up his hat and his box of fierce
cigars, thrown after him, ode whole
bunch knows each other, an it on'y
takes 'em couple o. minutes t. git
nexti'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
NOTES OF REFORM.

"The liquor devil is the same old
devil. "-Horace Greeley.
Temperance advocateswillb be pleased
to learn that one man in six in the
British navy is a teetotaler.
The new legal code in Germany or
dams that habitual drunkards are put
in the same category as minors.
OF 100 men who entered one of the
state prisons in given time 5000 ad-
mitted that they were drunkards.
Switzerland has three institutions
for the cure of drunkards, which re-
cord permanent cures in one-half the
cases treated.
Under government control of the
sale of Intoxicating liquors in Russia
there has been a noticeable diminution
In drunkenness and in those crimes
and misdemeanors which are caused
by intoxication.
In 1885 Nebraska drank $4,000 bar
rels of beer; Missouri, 1,117,OO Wis
consin, 1,451,0o0; Kansas, 1880. In
1896 Nebraska drank $4,000 bar
rels of beer; Missouri, $3.50, 900; Wis
consin, 2,S46,000, or each about double,
while Kansas drank $3.50, or only one
third as much.
A prominent Rhode Island lawyer
said short time ago that there could
be no wholesale conviction of those
rumsellers who are breaking the state
liquor laws, because the state institu-
lions are so crowded with criminals,
insane, and paupers whom the rumsel-
lers have sent there that there is no
room for them to follow.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

esting information about this. All the
present generation, he said, are con-
verified to civilized practices, in large
part, and only the old folks retain
memories of the barbarous orgies the
tribe used to indulge in.
Once" said the missionary, when
young man came to join me, one of
the first things he confided to me was
that he was anxious to see and talk to
a real live cannibal. Accordingly I
sent fer one of the old, gray-headed
men of the tribe, who had been a fierce
warrior in days gone by. He was a
tall and stately fellow, and he saluted.
us profoundly as he entered. AS he
could speak only his native language L
had to interpret for the curious Young
man.
Have you really eaten human
flesh" he asked.
L interpreted this, and the tame old
savage grinned and nodded his head.
"'Yes, frequently, when 1 was a
young man. was the reply, with a grin.
Did you ever eat white men?'
Yes, whenever they could be
caught
land people of your own color?'
Always, when we made war, we ate
our captives, if we were victorious; If
not, they ate u.s.
(Which tasted the best-white man
or black?'
BLACK man best; nice and juicy.
White men tough and too salty"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
ST AM OUT OF THE DETEsTARLE
BUSINESS"

indicate that she doesn't expect the
same social recognition she has always
had, yet she must know that as a sa-
loon keepers wife she is not welcome in
all circles. Really, it would be as rea-
sonable to invite Mrs. Jack Brady, and
even Mrs. Gates would resent that"
II think there is decided difference
between the two" suggested Mrs.
Sloan, ''for though they are both sa-
loon keepers wives, they are not both
voluntarily so. Jack Brady was in the
saloon business when he married, and
his wife knew all about it. Mr.. Gates
was respectable clerk at the time of
his marriage, and though there is now
rumor that he was once connected
with the saloon business in the east,
have no idea that his wife suspected
anything wrong with his past career.
We all liked Mr.. Gates. He was well
come to our social circle both before
and after marriage, and we were
pleased when his wife joined our aid
society.
II can't think that she was in any
way to blame for the change in his
course. You know she was visiting in
the east when he bought the saloon.
1T is said that the deal was deliberately
planned by that schemer, John Raw
son, who was anxious to turn all of his
property into cash before leaving. L
don't know how true it is, but 1 have
been told that knowing Gates had some
money, he induced him to drink until
his judgment was beclouded, and then
frlCl<a(l him into cio 4I,.a ,,o,,o-.
THE news nearly killed his wife, and
1 know she bitterly regrets having
taken the trip east. She feels that if
she had remained at home it could not
have happened. I think Mr.. Gates is
weak rather than wicked, and i under
stand that he is not very much addict
ed to drink himself. She is decidedly
the stronger of the two, and know she
hopes to get him out of this business
into something else soon.
Mrs. Keen was visibly impressed.
1T does seem, as you put it," she said,
shat we ought to exercise some char
ity for his wife's sake, if not for his
own. But fear that all of our mem
bers will not look at the matter as you
do, and if he comes L want him well
treated. May depend upon you to
give him special attention? And may
place him next TO you during refresh
ments? You see am inclined to put
your theory to very practical test"
We'll, / certainly want to make nv
practice correspond to my teaching"
answered Mrs. Sloan. 81 shall not be
hurt by the contact, and he may be
helped, at all events it will please his
wife, and that alone will be worth the
effort. But, therel ! didn't mean to
preach, and am going at once lest L
say more than ought. probably have
done that already; however,> have
given yoa my honest conviction"
mo, You haven't said too much and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
LIKE DARK MEAT BEST.
Remarkable Statement OF a Reformed
CsnnibaI Who Hns Tried Whites
and Blacks.

Cannibalism is not so prevalent to-
day as it was quarter of a century
ago, says an exchange. 1t is necessary
to penetrate to very remote parts of
the world, where the explorer and the
missionary have not carried civilizing
influences. There are many tribes of
savages, however, now In a semicivilized
state who, not so many years ago, were
the worst kind of cannibals. A mis-
sionary the other day, who has just re-
turned from a sojourn of many years
among the cannibals, gave some inter-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

officers were at dinner no one would
be likely to disturb him, the stout and
elderly one, wishing to enjoy the
fresh evening air, as well as the love
ly scenery of the Bay of Naples
climbed into gun port, and with
pipe in mouth and legs dangling over
the side did enjoy himself for some
time. OF course, this proceeding was
breach of discipline. Now, though
the wardroom officers were at dinner
the midshipmen were not. 1t was moi
long before the youngsters saw their
chance for some fun. A council was
held. Two boys got into a skiff and
dropped under the stern to await
events; two others seized the gun
levers and hid behind the breech OF
the seven-inch gun-the muzzIe was
only foot from the smokers back.
Another boy wriggled along the deck
until he could reach the tripper; then.
at a signal given by the ringleader,
the levers were slipped, the gun ran
down the slide, and before the smok.
er could look around seven tons
weight in motion caught him in the
back and overheard he went. The
skin dashed alongside and picked
him up.
After this involuntary bath the
smoker confined his smokes to the
usual smoking place. Being in the
main kind-hearted man, the story
did not reach the captains ears-at
all events, in an official manner. The
midshipmen never mentioned it-oh,
no, they never didi
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
QUEEN OF MEDIUMS.
Madam Families Divine Gift
Conquers All Secrets.

Joy. happiness and success are tn
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all three may be obtained throua b
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everything. Madame Zantiile wishes
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

9aS .-EgM<A
INVITED THE SALOON KEEPER,
How the Ladies' of n village Aid So
ciety Helped a Weak Man
to Reform.

"Pm so glad to see you, Mrs. Sloan.
I'm in trouble and you are just the one
to help me out with your advice"
why" responded Mrs. Sloan, as she
settled herself in an easy chair, ST sup
posed now that you were in your new
house you would be free from trouble.
Certainly we who are still studying
how to make two pieces of furniture
occupy the same space, think you ought
to be wholly contented in such roomy
and beautiful home"
II do enjoy my home" answered
Mrs. Keen. "I enjoy itimmenseIy. and
yet find that with the new pleasures
come also new perplexities in the way
of entertaining. 1 had quite set my
heart upon christening my new home
in the way of inviting the members of
our Aid society, with their husbands,
TO spend the evening with me, but 1
find it isn't SO easy a matter as I
thought. There are difiuclties."
Mrs. Sloan looked her surprise, and
Mrs. Keen, after moments pause.
added: There is certain husband
whom 1 do not feel that can invite to
my house"
"Ah, see," said Mrs. Sloan, musing-
~. Mr.. Gates is the stumbling block pr
Eyes. Think of entertaining n sa-
loon keeperi Yet his wife has always
been one of my good friends. How she
can live with man in such business
puzzles me. Yet she gives no sign of
disapproval, either. l see her driving
and walking with him apparently as
devoted as when he was in the store. I
am out of patience with her. There is
nothing whatever in her conduct to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

WANrED-Esmss and address o.
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cooks, chsmbermsids, child nursss
isnndresses and general homework
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

NOTICE.
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the Ozonixed Ok Marrow (copyright-
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er fails to make kioky hair straight ,pli.
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ICED Ok Marrow Co., re Wabash Ave-,
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

rectly the queens health had Been
honored. The ship was an old-fash-
toned one, with large gun ports op
the main deck. When the guns are
run in, as is the custom at evening
quarters, the ports make nice, large
airy seats. Knowing that while the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
DUMPED INTO THE SEA.
Mischievous English MIdshipmex
Play a Practical Joke on "A POM
pous Senior Omcer

A stout and elderly officer on board
a British ironclad lying in the Bay OF
Naples very much objected to the
practice of sitting long at wine on
guest nights or any other nights. He
kherefore made a point of escaping di.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
Benevolent Investment
And Relief Association

OF VIRGINIA.
Chartered by Legislature OF Virginia.
MAIN OFyICE: "a W. LEIGH Sr.
RICHMOND, VA.
Sick and Death Benefits Paid. Those
who do not keep q regular Bark Ac-
count, the plan OF this Association
takes its place.
MONEY LOANED to members on
PERSONAL AND REAL ESTATE SE.
CURIrIES on small weekly payments
Interest Paid on sll Deposits. For
further information apply at the main
office. o. AGENTS WANTED.
Rev. q. q. Coleman, President
Pro.J. 81, Blackwell, Sec'Y & Mana ,ez
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
Embarrassing.

Lobbyist-What did you mean by
refusing to vote on this measure?
Congressman-Ihad forgotten which
way you paid me to vote.--N. Y. Jour-
nal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
Traced the Re.euhInnce

"You remind me of my first hus-
band" she said.
Il have felt recently" he replied,
that was gradually becoming very
meek man."-Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
Her Objection.

Snifkins-Why did the young lady
object TO being called poem?
? Bifkins-Because poems are meas
ured by feeti-Judy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

Mr, De Loud ha7e-or-caIled, sir
about-er-about your daughter, sir
VIII you-er-listen to my suit?
Old Gentleman-Huhl I could hear
that suit block offl--N. Y. Weekly
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
Averting n Challenge.

The Widower-Life, my young
friend, is a duel between love and me-
The Pert Young Thing-But don't
expect ne TO be your second.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
Duration of Marriages.

The average duration of marriages
in England is % years, in France and
Germany, &c; Norway, "a; Russia, 80.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
DIDN'T WORK TWICE.
Sailor Man Invades Washington
with Struggled Cigars.
Makes one Profitable Sale and Then
Meets with Disaster-wiI Here
after ConHne His Opera
tions to Large Cities.

There was a dazed expression on
the face of the 4 street real estate
man, says the Washington Star, when
a friend dropped in on him at his of
flee the other afternoon. Beside him,
on his desk, was just-opened, ornate
box of exceedingly dark cigars.
When the real estate mans friend
entered he looked around the room
anxiously.
"Say, is there anything burning
around here? Haven't got your rub
bers accidentally under the stove, have
your" he asked.
Nope, guess not" replied the real
estate man. 81 guess it must be this
cigar I'm smoking. Have One?'
mo, thanks"
pretty vicious, isn't it? Tastes
like a mixture of hemp and dogweed.
and I'm afraid it smells like Kansas
City. Say, that's what / was dazed
about when you came in here-this
box o. cigars"
Your regular brand, are they?-
mo, just bought 'em from a man
who spends his life on the ocean wave
and who makes his homo on the roll
ing deep. That is to say, he told me
he did. He came in here about Is
minutes ago, with a heavy, rolling
gait, list to starboard and smelling
most violently of whisky, to be sure,
and he Immediately began to soften
me up and tell me what a sport /
looked to be. Then he pulled a couple
o cigars out of his pocket and offered
me one. Said he had got 'em in Cuba.
This is great smoke said l to
my heavy-weather visitor.
Think SOP he asked. 4 got a box
of 'em here with me-a hundred, blast
me eyes and shovel me out o. the
maintopl L struggled 'em on me ship
when came from Cubey the last
time. The tobacco that's in 'em is
from a patch O. ground in Abajo'-I