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this country. The rat catcher is an un-
canny sort of person, and, if rumor is ia
be believed, the rats fear him as men
rear ghosts. 1t is he who knows the mas
terful word at the sound of which their
hearts thump against their ribs and both
Wh1skers and tails stand out straight and
qulver with superstitious fear. Poison
n traps to a we'll educated rat are
merely unpleasant incidents to be careful
~ avoided.
To them the cat is not an object Of
drdead. but the "a tcatcher is quite an
other thing. Today there are men in the
business who will guarantee tina q house
which they have freed of rats will re-
main clear during an entire rat genera
ton, which is about five years. In other
! words. 50 long as the memory of the old
est ~Whiskered grandsire will endure the
evil little creatures will avoid that house
as If to enter it meant certain death.
1t is supposed that they have been told
he stories of a terrible monster who fell
upon their parents at night and charmed
them while he destroyed them. This
may or may not be the true explanation
of the mystery, but the fact remains that
the house exerts some influence so great
that ever the most foolish young rats do
not dare t openetrate the walls Of the
dreaded building.
A plague of rats is one of the worst
evils that can beset mankind. Rats are
repulsive at best, and nearl everybody is
20 vi iCAI' HI lttl, lIle IOueHI DfOD-
ably has more enemies than any other
animal on earth, and yet they manage to
increase with a rapidity that would put
most animals to shame.
If ANYONE hould wonder how it is that
the rat manages to do this he can satisfy
his curiosity by taking a spade and dig
glng out a rat hole almost any day at
this time OF year. The months from
March ! to October / are the family rear
ing times, and during this period three
broods are usually sent out to begin their
predatory existence.
VERY PROLIFIC.
If the man with the spade succeeds in
reaching the end of the hole he will prob
ably uncover a family of young rodents
averaging from II to Is in number TAX
ing IL nestlings as the average family.
every pair Of old rats will present to the
world each year about 36 of their kind.
In view of this fact it is comparatively
easy to calculate he probable increase in
the rat population, and it Is certainly a
wonder that there have not been similar
plaques in some of the American Cit
les. awsa
If such a thing should occur there is
satisfaction in knowing that at
the rat eatchers could be recovered by
the sale of the tails themselves.
"A few months ago Prof. e. L. Jones of
Cumberland, Md, announced that he a
Iound a use Tor rat tails, or, more prop
erly speaking, for the fine tendons with
which the tails are equipped. These he
employs as sutures, as catgut Is employ
for sewing the edges Of wounds or
deep incisions in the flesh after surgical
operations. For man kinds of surgical
work the catgut has been too coarse, es-
pecially in the case Of operations In the
region of the eye, and 1t is. in this Kind
of delicate work that the rat tendons can
applied.
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HOME OF

I1OME VI JVoEFHINU
Almost the same habits prevail in Fort
de France that characterize st. Pierre,
and the most important feature of the
city to sight-seers, and the one most
cherished by the inhabitants, is a lovely
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statue of Empress Josephine which
stands in the most prominent section Of

statue of Empress Josephine which
stands in the most prominent section of
the city.
The climate Of Martinique is warm and
healthful and less sickness prevails here
than in Dominica I'M Santa Lucia,
which are only a score or so Of miles dis
tant. The palms Of Martinique island
are the most beautiful in the world, and
imported into this country are brought
from there. The largest quantities of
sugar n other products are, however,
shipped to France.
The recent riots which occurred in
Martinique We're said, on the best of au-
thority, to be due to hostility of manu-.
%facturers, planters and laborers general
ly, against the governor, who, it was
claimed reduced the rate of exchange
from 20 to Is per cent. The reduction,
while it would have proved beneficial to
the island as a whole. would have been
detrimental to the interests of the en-
ployers who have relations with France,
and against the military officers who re-
ceive their salaries from France.
The allegations that the disturbances
were prompted by Americans who are de-
sirous Of obtaining possession Of the ISL
n of Martinique are declared by off,
Gals of the department at Washington
as Infamous, but should such a condition
of affairs ever come about. America
could not find a more ma gnificent colo
ny to d to her possessions thar this
crescent-shaped spot which lies between
an ocean of storms and a sea of calms--
the beautiful Martinique.
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THE ISLAND Of
MARTINIQUE

The spirit of unrest and dissension
which has SO often, within the last few
years, brought the republic of France to
the verge of another revolution, seems to
have transmigrated from the mother
country to the most favored of her col
onies-Martinique.
Great Britain may boast Of the tropical
luxuriance of her Bermudas, enriched
with the most beautiful lily gardens in
the world; Denmark may glory in the
sugar ref1neries and distilleries which
yield her millions annually in revenue;
and ever our own America may look
with %pardonable pride upon the riches of
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines;
blu France loves Martinique not less for
it's pecuniary advantages, but more for
the historic interests that cluster around
the little island, for it is here that the
beautiful and fmmortalized Empress Jo-
sephine was born.
Being the northernmost Of the Wind
ward group Of the C%aribbees, Martinique
may be described as a Verdant mountain
mass lying between the Atlantic ocean
and the Caribbean sea, for the island is
a veritable of small
ranges covered with vines n s%hrubbery
whose beauty is unsurpassed in any
quarter of the globe.
1t was discovered in 1893 by the Spanish
explorers who embarked with Columbus
N1AC PICNlOuS yCo1 " ulSCOtCI Tie WEST
ern hemisphere.
For a long time after it's discovery the
island was held by it's primitive inhabit-
ants, the Indians, but after many fierce
struggles the Spanish succeeded in driv-
ing the natives into the interior, taking
subsequent possession.
EARLY HISTORY.
Early in the 18th century French buc-
cancers and s%ea-rovers, attracted by the
fertility and beauty of the island, decided
to capture it from the Spanish. and after
a ~protracted period of fighting Marti-
nique became a French possession in 1885.
The ~conquerors invaded the country, and
after establishing themselves upon indi-
vidual estates set to work ~cultivating the
splendid fruit trees and vegetables which
grew naturally in the soil.
The work of cultivation has descended
from generation to generation, and today
coffee. sugar cane, fruits and rum are
the principal products raised and export
ed.
While Fort de France is the most his
toric Of the cities of Martinique, having
been the birthplace of the Empress Jo-
sephine, st. Pierre is the principal city
from a commercial standpoint. In fact,
these are the only cities of any conse-
quences in Martinique. There are many
dense forests and woods upon the island
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What are the inhabitants of the Sulu
Archipelago called?' asked the teacher.
There is no specific name for them."
replied the little Boston boy. They
may be classified, perhaps, under the
general name Of fish. There are sharks
lying fish anc o>Hers,. With tortoises
or turtles of various kinds, which how
ever, are not fish, butt
What are you talking about, Ticklo-
We'll? am asking you about the in
habitants Of the u islands,"
"l beg your pardon. You asked me
about the inhabitants of the Sulu
Archipelago. l assume tina everybody
knows an archipelago is merely a sea
or body Of water interspersed with is
Observation-Disclosures Star.
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"SCOWS THAT PASS" ETC,

Jacques leaned over the g%unwhale Of
the fatboard as she floated lazily down
the Detroit river. He smoked his pipe.
Pierre hung over the rail of the scow
that was upward bound. He also wal
.enveloped in a hazy smoke.
In the moonlight the boatmen recog-
nized each other.
"H'llo, Pierre. How you geet along?"
"Oh. I been geet along. How you geet
along?'
"Oh. I geet along, too"
How you seek fatair geet along.
Jacques? %
"My fatair? Oh, she geet along. She
been died last eek."-Detroit Free
Press, .' :.
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SHE COULDN'T LIVE WITH HIM.

What are your grounds for seeking a
divorce?" asked the lawyer.
"Incompatibility. Of temper" replied
the woman.
DO you quarrel?' persisted the law
yer.
"Oh. dear. no." replied the
That's just the trouble. He always
agrees with me on every subject, and
the monotony Of life with him has be-
come absolutely Observation-Disclosures
oSt.
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that, while inhabitable, are not as yet

that, while inhabitable, are not as yet
habited.
II spite Of this fact, however. Marti-
nique is one Of the most thickly populat-
ed islands in the world. It has an area
of over $50 square miles, and it's great
est breadth is v~ariously recorded at IS to
~ miles. The last census showed tina
the population consisted of nearly 500
souls to the square mile in proportion to
the inhabited area Of the island.
st. Pierre is a beautiful city. and the
thrift and industry of it's citizens are ex-
emplif1ed in the cleanliness of streets as
well as by the number Of stores and
places of business which line them. The
principal avenue is the Rue Victor Hugo,
named in honor of the great author and
poet. whose memoir Is most sacredly
cherished by the people Of Martinique.
The streets, owing to the hilly surface
OF the island, are very slanting, and on
either side there are cutters which act as
public ~scavengers. Into these cutters all
the bits of paper and refuse are thrown,
n the streams from the rush
them down to the seashore and into the
ocean,. The cutters are kept clear by Ia
borers who act in the same capacity as
do the street cleaners of our American
cities.
THEIR LIFE.
Owing to the volcanic construction and
geographical situation of Martinique, it
is subject to violent hurricanes which
visit the coast at sometimes freQuent in
tervals between the months of June and
To protect themselves from these dis
astrOus visitations the people of the ISL
and ave originated a unique method of
covering their homes with roofs made of
corrugated bands of iron to take the
place of the picturesque red tiles used
many years ago. In fact. among those
who cannot afford the iron roofs the tiled
coverings are still employed.
Although there are excellent school on
the Island of Martinique. many of the
children of well-to-do parents are sent to
France to be educated, most of them GO
ing directly to Paris. The constant trav-
ell from colony to mother country occa-
stoned by this custom is said to account
for the strange appearance of the Mar
tinican streets, which are a queer COM
bination of the tropics and the Champs
Elysee. The women of the poorer class
es affect a strange costume consisting of
a loose hanging skirt and waist. conplet-
ed by an odd bit of %headgear formed of
a large figured handkerchief tied about
the head. They are also inordinately
fond Of jewelry, and it is quite a frequent
sight to see some of the females emerge
from the churches burdened with mas
sive earrings, bracelets and necklaces,
n shod only with the shoes with which
generous nature provided them.
Besides the customary government
buildings there are lovely churches. a
public library and places devoted to the
entertainment and instruction of the geo.
pie.
HOME OF JOSEPHINE.
Almost the same habits prevail in Fort
de France that characterize ST. Pierre,
and the most important feature of the
city to sight-seers, and the one most
by the inhabitants, is a lovely
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PRECIOUS BUTLER,

George, dear, you will have to tend the,
front door tonight"
For liberty's sake! What's the mate
ter with the butler?'
1.-THE butler. George, has asthma and,
can stand in a draught."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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HIS EXPERIENCE.

D you know that a man Is three-
eighths of an inc shorter at night than
in the morning?' asked Dinsmore.
1.-THE last time stocks took a tumble,'st
replied Mullins. II was $4,000 shorter than
in the morning" :,
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ARCTIC

"1'm after you," cried the hunter.
II don't give a wrap" retored the seal,
Thereupon he skinned off.-Philadel.
phia Press.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18
HOSIERY.

Exceptional values. An out Of the ordinary event viii
start in our Hosiery Department Monday morning New
goods at much less than the regular prices That's the ba-
sis Of the occurrence and women who appreciate good goods
at reasonable prices should seize this offering
Seamless and fast black and tan Hose, pair for 25c.
Seamless and fast black lace Hose pair for S. 90
Imported all Lse (ace Hose regular 35c goods and
the kind for which many others will ask you Soc, this
week, 4 pair for $lOO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

1t contains no opium, cocaine or other
narcotic.
Mrs James ". Biacksr, Of Gag Gather
Inc Street, Syracuse N, Y, writes your
medicines have done wonders for me. For
fniscarriages but since taking Or. PieIce's Fa'
vorite Prescription and Golden Medical Dis
eovery have much better health, and now
have hne healthy baby
Use DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets with
WFavorite Prescription" if the bowels
are inactive or irregular.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Mems Oxtords and low quarters
at the Foreman Shoe Co.'S, in pa
tent leather, black vici and Russibn
calf. This is the first time a com
plete line of these goods were ever
shown In Texarkana, 6l7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Mr.. Craft Irving, brother-in.law
Of the late Gen. Mabry and 1ne
old fiddler, who carried Off several
prizes at the Paris Contest, has
been secured TO play tomorrow
ught at the Contest at Court
House, o lS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

no happiness for
either mother or
child without I
health. Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription e has
done wonders " for
many a woman,
by restoring her
health and open
ing for her the way
to happy mother
hood. This really
wonderful medi-
cine is not a cure
all, 1t is a prepara-
ton specially de-
signed to cure dis
eases peculiar to
women, 1t dries
debilitating drains,
heals inflammation
and ulc ceration,
cures female weak
ness, and removes
the causes which
orally make
women n ervous
and sleepless.
There is no alco-
hol in Favorite
Prescription y and
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

]. Weisman & Co, have a pretty
parasol display in their show win
dow today and what is better the
prices have been reduced. If you
want a sun shade go and gaze on
these pretty ones; price, and buy.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Mr.. ]. T. owsley, the insurance
man, who left Saturday for Ken
lucky, will recuperate for a few
weeks at French Lick Springs, Ind,
before returning home.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18
FOR THE YOUNGSTERS.

Equally as good value for the children Few women who
will not be as economical and careful about selecting their
chdrens hosiery as their Red shoes and stockings
for children all the 60 now We do not carry the shoes
but supply your demands for the hose Also the best
line Of chdren's black hosiery in the city,
Fast black and seamless pair for 25c
Fast black ana seamless better quality pair for 25c
Imported all Isle Qace) the only place they can
be procured in the town. for 25c
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Those having general admission
tickets foI "Old Fiddler's Contest, "
may exchange them for reserved
seat tickets at the Smith Drug Co.,
by paying the difference. 6l8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

B. c. Pharr of the "City Market"
had the first watermelons of the
season on sale Saturday. half
dozen nice ones imported from
Velasco, Texas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Don't buy trashy footwear, It's a
waste of good many to do It. Buy
from Tue Foreman Shoe Go. and
get shoes that you can depend on.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Mr.. Albert Cooper operator in
train master Ayers office of T. P,
has returned to work, after a few
days leave of absence. He was re-
lieved by Mr.. ]. G, CoyIe an old vet
ran of the key.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

You'll have to hurry if you want
to get surrey phaeton or buggy,
that was bought before the prices
advanced. We are still selling at
the old prices and on easy pay.
ments. The Edwards Harness Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

David Crawford is back behind
the Cosmopolitan register, after a
ten days off. David has dressed
himself up in a new slipped suit and
the habitues of the house did know
him in his fnery.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

The primary in Hemptead county
gave the following officers the in
struction from the Democratic
party; Jett, Secretary of State;
Murphy, Attorney General; McFar-
land, Auditor; Gaines, r, r, Com
missioner A, A. Gibson, County
Judge; James'L. White, Sheriff,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Our home fddlers will not be he
hind the visiting ones in the contest
Tuesday night, There are more
than half a dozen entered. 3t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Yesterday was too hot for even
buggy riding We need a nearby
park where sweltering humanity
can take to the shade.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Mr.. McCombs, au old Texarkana
residenter of some ten years ago,
came in yesterday from Pittsburg,
Pa, and will remain here few
days visiting the family of Mr.. E.
N. Maxwell
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Marshal Casey's drag net failed
of even a drunk yesterday. Bust
ness is thought to be dull on Sunday
when the police fails to get a boozer
on its list.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Three lots on West Broad street
for sale cheap, Will make splendid
business or hotel property. The
only property of the kind in the
city, See W. r. Kelley, Texarkana,
Ark
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Conductor W. B. Crouch has
taken a lay off on his passenger
run for a few days, and Conductor
cambridge will pull the bell cord on
the T. S. & N. road,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Uncle Sans civil service exami-
nation will take place tomorrow at
the postofice building, to pass on
candidates for the deodetric ser,
vice.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18
KEEP COOL.

BY buying some Of our beautiful fans During so hooe
week we sold 400 Of these sevceable articles au @ we
sell even more than this quantity this week nJ NE he best
are selling so many is because we have we M ,o 60 rea
line that this town has ever had, and the prices "'
sonable, too, from Sc, to $3.50 each
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Uncle Johnnie Young, who cap
tured a prize for being the best fid,
dler in the Fiddler's Contest at Par
is, has been secured to play at the
Contest at the Court House tomor'
row night, the 10th, don't miss
him. 6 Is
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18
A Happy Mother

Frolicking with her baby makes one of
the prettiest spectacles ever seen in the
home But nothing is sadder to see than
the unhappy mother, weak and nervous,
striving In vain to hush the cries of her
weak and nervous babe. There can be
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

A satisfied customer is a good ad-
vertiser. Give them a trial and
The Foreman Shoe Co. will try to
make an advertising agent of you.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

No one can undersell the Fore.
man Shoe Co, and stay in business.
We buy all our goods for spot cash,
handle good and reliable shoes and
warrant every pair to be worth the
price you pay or will refund your
money. 6 II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

l sell sewing machines, parts,
needles and attachments-also re-
pair machines, Telephone No. 13 2
rings. S. E. ECKLEs,
6 10 218 West Broad.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18
WASH SKIRTS.

We have had splendid sale these skirts TINS a WI'N cor
cause they are perfect fitting and sylshy made which
daily invite you to call and examine these skr's ~
we will thank you, whether you wish to buy OF 10"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Mr.. Monk Burgess of Eldridge,
will be one of the best fiddlers at
the contest at Court House Tues
day night. st
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18
READY TO WEAR WRAPPERS.

We have few wrappers want to close out as the sizes
are all broken and to do so will make tempting prices
Made Of Garner Percaes, with yoke nicely braided Our
price to close, .-=12 55c
Better ones regular price $l25 to close, 85e
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Col. Frank Sheppard one of the
principal merchants at Rodessa, La,
is visitor in the city--a guest at
the Randall,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18
sHEEr1Nes AND DoMEsTIos'

Are always good property Our prices or 's e u come
cause you 10 supply your demands for some '"'' SlOo
IL yards best Lonsdale for.,..''';, 100
20 yards good quality 80 inch BeaGn ~, ~, for 00
yards ards; "a sG good a quality Brown sheetng 9 100
yards ga good quality Bleached Sheo'"s'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Miss May Danniel of Waxa.
hatchie, Texas, is visiting Mrs, r, D,
Hitler, Maple Street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Mr.. Beasley, the piano man, has
left on weeks trip to the different
towns along the Cotton Belt road.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Our prices are adjusted to the
quality of our goods and our work.
When you want anything frst-class
call on us. The Edwards Harness
Co. 6l7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Ladies black and tan welt sole,
manish last shoes, just like they
wear in the big cities, az The Fore
man Shoe Co.'s. 6 II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Miss Gertie Stillwell, of Little
Rock, is visiting her sister Mrs.
Dawson OF this city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Uncle Joe Pritchard, well known
here, will show you the old time
W ay of fddling the old time tunes
tomrrow night, at the Court House,
If you want to laugh 90 and hear
him. 18
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Mr.. Montgomery will give tele-
phone lawn party tonight and "hello
girls" will be the only ones who will
form the invited guests.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18
SKIRT GOODS.

We have about twenty pieces Of Skrng in linens fancy
Pques &C. The regular price Of these goods range from
l2B to 20c., price for the week to Close ..,.. &c.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

$500 aud $3 so buy elegant shoes
for men if you get them from The
Foreman Shoe Co. 6 II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Miss Malaby, who has been at
Queen City for the past several days
returned today, to the delight of
her many friends
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

A nice line of boys and youths
shoes in black and tans are found
at The Foreman Shoe Co.'s 6 II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Miss Leila Oliver, trimmer in Miss
Galvin's millinery store, left today
for her home at Russellville, to visit
her folks.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Don't be mistaken in the place
be sure its The Foreman Shoe Co.
from whom you buy your shoes.
l0S Broad Street, Ark, side, III
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

Desirable homes on easy terms.
See w. r, Kelley, 226 State Line
Ave. 3-19
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

The Foreman Shoe Co. has the
exclusive agency of that famous
shoe for women, Queen Quality"
shoes $500, Oxfords $3.50. 6 II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18

1847 Roger Bros. knives, forks
and spoons at Erber's, 3 l6
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-06-18
WASH WAISTS.

We advertised our wash waists last week at little over
half price The people appreciated this cut by buying Gey
We have reasonable good stock yet hand and Will aOV
last weeks prices to be good for this week
Sl'Zo Waists or.,.....,......'''' I1G,
ZOO Waists for. or..............,..'''SI'o
500 Waists ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for. Zzo
These the celebrated Royal Waists which is guaSU'
that the fit, workmanship and styles are perfect