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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-01-09
ALCOHOL IN AFRICA.


The Deadly Effects of Strong Drink in the
Tropics.
Sobriety of life is an absolute neceS-
sitv if you wish to live long and we'll in
Africa. In fact. the safest general rule
would be to abandon the consumption
of all forms of alcohol whatever from
the day that you land on African soil,
unless wines. spirits or beer are actual
ly forced on you by a qualified doctor as
a necessary medicine. If You are really
i'll and are positively ordered to drink
some form of alcohol it should not be
drunk until after shutdown. Alcohol
taken during the daytime in Africa is
simply poison to a white man-an in
sidious poison if you like, and one that
often DISCUSSES its effects. so that a care
less observer might attribute them to
other causes--but Il deadly poison all
the same. and perhaps the more deadly
because the punishment it intlicts is not
readily recognizable. Unfortunately,
especially among the British, alcoholic
excess is terribly prevalent; | mean
what may be called excess in Africa,
but what in England would be looked
upon as the allowance of a temperate
sober man. And that is where so many
good men go wrong. They can not be
brought to understand that because
they do not drink till they get drunk
and because what they are taking 70,
their daily consumption in Africa is moi
drop more than they consumed in En-
gland, they are nevertheless exceeding
and piling up in their systems store o
poison which will either result in ter
ribly sudden death or the shattering OF
their health.-H. II. Johnston, in Fort
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-01-09
HOW AsBEsTUs is MINED.
Canada the Principal Source of supply
and It's Output.

Canada the Principal source OF supply
and It's Output.
Mining is carried on by cutting down
the hills of aSbeStuS-be airing Serpentlne,
much as a farmer cuts down stack Of
hay or straw, or by open quarrying on
the level. The rock is blasted out, and
the asbestus, separated from the con-
tanning rock, is ''cobbed"-i. e., sep
arated by hammering from adhering
foreign matter. This "cobbing" is a
comparatively easy matter in the case
of the finer quality, as it usually sep
arates readily from the gangue, but in
the lower grades much difficulty is ex-
perienced in separating the fibrous mat
ter from the non-fibrous. At best there
is great waste. Much of the asbestus is
in thin or narrow veins, and is wasted,
as by the present mode of operating it
does not pay to separate this from the
serpentine. A machine that will enable
| these narrow veins TO be utilized is
| desideratum.
When ''cobbed," the asbestus is
graded according to purity, color and
| length of fiber into three grades and
barred for shipment. The finest quality
or ''firsts" finds ready sales at prices
ranging from $50 to S1lO per ton;
seconds" fetch from $50 to SO per ton;
while thirds" may be valued at S13 to
S15 per ton. In good mines the yield Of
asbestus is from three to five per cent
of the rock quarried, and the cost OF
mining may be put down at So to $50
per ton. Returns obtained by the Geo
logical Survey of Canada show that, for
the year 1888, Canada's output was 4, 404
tons valued at the mines at $3.50, 900,
and this the output of nine different
mines. Over three-fourths of the whole
was shipped to the United States; small
quantities going to Great Britain, Ger
many, France, Belgium and Italy, and
being used in domestic manufacturing,
Popular Science Monthly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-01-09
RESTRICTIVE LEGISLATION.

The Good Accomplished by Legal Re-
striction in Norway.
Mr.. Joseph Mains reports that Nor
way, once flooded with spirits, has, by
restrictive legislation and total absti-
nent efforts during long series of
years, reduced their consumption, per
head, of intoxicants by more than one
half, and thereby effected vast reduc-
ton in intemperance and crime, etc.
Sweden, too, cursed about half a centu-
~ ago with 10, 900 domestic stills, sup
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-01-09

Wife-Dear, do you want to know how
to save fifty dollars?
Husband-Yes.
Wife-Well, buy that lovely sealsk.n
sacque of Mrs. Bankrupt. 1t cost one
hundred dollars and she will sell it TO
me for half that she paid.
Husband-l have already bought 1t
and exchanged it for seventy-fve dol
lar overooat. Week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-01-09
RHINELAND POTTERS.
Something of tho Ware Formerly
Made Exclusively in Germany.
Long Established Potterles Broken UP Dy
the Seventeenth Century wartime
Condition OF the Business
ut This Time.

Connoisseurs love-and many who
have no pretension to that title are IA
miliar, says the English Illustrated
Magazine, with-the quaint drinking
mugs and other vessels which are known
as Ores de Flandres. Scoffers have said
that the peculiar stoneware in question
has been 50 named because it was never
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-01-09
Calling Costum es.

Stylish calling and reception dresses
arc made of rich brocade, regence or
peau de sole, combined with velvet or
the new. lightweight, highly finished
broadcloth which is known this season
as faced cloth" Fine passementeries,
Jet bands or bindings of feather or fur
complete these costumes. The long
jacket or tho polonaise is Of the brocade
or velvet, with cloth sleeves, which are
still large at the top, but not extremely
So The cloth or brocade skirt is quite
plain, with border of upturning velvet
points, or else border of fur or ostrich
feather trimming. A Medici collar COM
pletes the jacket, and this may also be
trimmed with ostrich feathers or fine
passementerie. Y. Ledger.
An exchange remarks that no man
,an derive enjoyment from young baby
with cigar in his mouth. No young
baby should be allowed to have cigar
| n his mouth.-Ram's Horn.
In the puritan days a cord OF oak
wood was worth the same as bushel OF
arnips-t hirty-seven cents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-01-09

81 had very pleasant chat with Miss
Dullard last night"
"You did? Why she has the reprta-
ton of being rather silent and stupid"
81 know It. / did tho chatting
Jury.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-01-09

Husband (hastily)-Here comes Miss
Mullins, Ellie; put all your presents
away.
Wite-No, | want her to sec how gem
erous you are.
Husband most of them are things
| gave her when I was engaged to ner
and got back when it was broken OIL
Munsey's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22

eral Gibbon has been agreed upon -
grand marshal of the funeral parade
tomorrow.
The board Of supervisors held meet
ing today for the purpose Of making ar
rangements for the funeral of King Kali
akaua. Mayor Sanderson presided. SUI
pervisor Bnlling was chosen as ! COM
mittee OF one to arrange for the church
services, and Supervisors Jackson and
Curtis were appointed committee on
carriages, with power to secure as many
carriages as may be needed. The form
of invitations to attend the funeral was
decided upon, to be sent to the stase,
federal and municipal officers, etc.
Brigadier- General Cutting has issued
orders for all the troops Of the Second
brigade, National Guard OF California,
except the Fifth Infantry regiment, to
participate in the obsequies.
The steamship Australia arrived this
morning in little over six days from
Honolulu. The Hawaiian papers of the
14th instant express qualification at the
attentions which have been shown King
Kalakaua in California. No intimation
appears to have reached the islands that
his majesty was enjoying other than his
usual health.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22

HEATH T. MILLIGAN Prepared Paint at
SERVER q Quinn, LAG 8. Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
The Wild Scenes of Tuesday Enacted.
Reeds Revolutionary Rulings.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-When the read
ing OF the journal was concluded this
morning Mills objected to its approval,
and stated that he desired to debate
the question. In moment Nc
Kinley was on his feet with a de-
mand for the previous question on
the approval of the journal, and he was
recognized by the. speaker. Then fol-
lowed a scene OF excitement almost
rivaling that of yesterday. Messrs.
Bland, Rogers and Mills excoriated the
speaker, and the speaker calmly
stated that he was administering the
rules as he understood them, and as
sustained by the house, and that he
would continue to administer them as
long as he retained the position to which
he was elected by the house. Kerr, of
Iowa, added somewhat to the confusion
by criticism of the report of Mills re-
marks as published in the record today,
asserting that it did not coincide with
the report in the public press. Mills
excitedly demanded to know whether
the gentleman accused him of having
lnutilated the records, but Kerr dis
claimed any such intention. The tumult
was quelled by roll call on the approval
of the journal.
The previous question was ordered.
Mills claimed the floor and his claim
was recognized by the speaker.
Thereupon Mills yielded the floor to
Bland, who said he understood that
resolution was to be reported from the
committee on rules to limit debate upon
the appropriation bills. He wished to
offer resolution in amendment, that a
certain day should be fixed for consider
alton OF the senate silver bill.
The speaker said the pending question
was upon the approval of the journal.
Bland-I suppose the speaker intends
to throttle this bill, either in committee
or in the house. CHEERS on the Demo-
cratic side.)
Bland then read his proposed substi-
tute, making the free coinage bill the
continual order from and after January
9th.
Rogers, of Arkansas. said the Demo
Gratis wanted fair administration OF the
rules which the speaker had himself
made. Whenever" he said, .'you lin
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22

When purchasing teas or c0ffees do not look
for a chrome or a 6-cent pickle dish to go with
II, but 60 to H. Jevne's Grocery House, where
pure teas and coffees at proper values can al
ways be had. 136 and 1873 N. Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22

blood, and is cured by Hoods Sarsapariila,
which puriies and enriches the blocd and
gives the whole system health and strength.
Try this peculiar medicine" 1t is prepared
by G. l. Hood q Co., Lowell, Mass.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22
A Montreal letter.

"A Ak4 4Oxx VI OSb4 4OUGC&s
The True Witness and Chronicle, Montreal Can.
Published Oct, 2ith. '88
We are in receipt of q letter from one of our
well known citizens, Mr: + Boisvert WIG wr1tsf
Marchand, of Druyrmondyille he was induced to
use for that most dreadful of all nervous diseas-
es FITS, q few bottles OF Pastor Koenig's Nerve
Tonic; and is glad to state that after having suf
cred for eight years is now entirely cured, and
heartily recommends all sufferers OF nervous dis
eases to try this remedy.
Our Pasnpuses ror sunerers OF nervous Oh,
seaees will be sent free tN any address, and
poor patients can niso obtain this medicine
Tree Of charge from ms.
This remedy has been prepared by the Reverend
Pastor K9nig OF Fort Wayne, Ind. for the PISS,
ten years. aEd is now prepared under his dj-ec.
ton by the
80 West Nad;ia,, cer. Clinton c., CHICAGO, III.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS.
Prfcc 81 per Bottle. & Ee0rtla~ for a.
G. F. HEINZEMAN, Druggist and Chemist
222 North Mairst rect. Los Angeles, Cal
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22

Frank x. EngIer.
fiano regulator and tuner, 119 8. Olive st. !
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22
lnlits Worst Form

.BrSyoN. IAT Co.. wrs., Dec.. "a
Rsv. J. G. Bergen vouches for the following:
James Rooney who was suffering from Vitun
Dance In its worst form for about N years was
treated bv several physicians without eject
two bottles ct Pastor Kceuigs NeSvel Tonic
cure0 him
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22
NEARLY 5000 ACRES

Have been sold, and about 5000 ACRES are. .alreal
cot and Peach trees are being planted. Orange t
TION
The Company having assumed such mammotl
not yet" In order to carry out the vast project,
pany has been formed with capital of FOUR M
and called
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22
Chemical Manures and Superphosphates.


the sroWins % cis % uf
Fertilizer 7N 8' s
THE CAL. .sUPERPHOSPHATEC CO.,
120lm g. Spring street. Angeles CAL
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22
REFORM 1T.
How $22o Taxes Come to Be
$I331.25

How $22o Taxes Come to Be
$1331.25
Last year tract Of land in this city
was found with mortgages thereon, said
mortgages being taxed for 1920, the full
valuation of the property on the assess
or's books. There was some complica-
tion or other about the assessment, and
the mortgage interest was sold for the
taxes. Now subsequent to the mortgage
being put on the property, the owner
subdivided the tract into city lots. In
assessing the property each separate lot
was rated. In advertising the property
for sale for the taxes there was charge
of so cents per lot, and there being 26O
lots, the costs for this service
came to $13O. The property
was therefore bid in for $3.50, plus the
per cent. for delinquency, making a
total of $367.50. Then went on the 30
per cent. due the purchaser of taxes,
making the sum due $551.25. That
would be bad enough, but wnen an at
tempt was made the other day to redeem,
it was discovered that notice had been
put on each separate lot, and that for
this a charge of So lot is demanded,
making total OF $3.50. This added to
the last total gives a grand total of
1881. 25 due before the mortgage inter-
est in the property can be delivered from
the hands of the law. Thus the original
1920 becomes the enormous sum of
$1331.25.
The moral of this story is that the
mortgage tax ought to be repealed, and
that delinquent taxes ought to be car
ried by the state, fair rate of interest
being charged per month until the
taxes are paid In Minnesota
2 per cent. per month is charged by the
state for a year on all delinquent taxes.
A good many people here would favor a
progressively increasing rate of interest.
1t might be made per cent. pei month
for three months, increased to 2 per
cent. for the second three months, and
made per cent. after that time. This
would give man an opportunity to pay
his taxes and save his property, and at
the same time furnish stimulus to him
to pay at the earliest moment possible
and thus relieve the state.
Catarrh is caused by scrofuous taint in the
blood, and is cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which .purifies and enriches the bloed and
gives, the whole system health and strength.
Try this peculiar medicine" it is prepared
by c. l. Hood Il Co., Lowell, Mass.
When purchasing teas or coffees do not look
TOR chrome or a 6cent pickle dish to go with
It, but go to II. Jevne's Grocery House, where
pure teas and coffees at proper values can al
ways be had. 136 and 1873 N. Spring street.
Get the Best.
Buy buggy made by the Columbus
Buggy Company from Hawley, King
& Co.
Frank x. Engler.
fiano regulator and tuner, 119 8. Olive st.
HEATH a. MILLIGAN Prepared Paint at
ScriYer & Quinn. 14R g Main atneef n.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-22
Get the Best.

Buy buggy made by the Columbus
Buggy Company from Hawley, King
q Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-18
DAVID HARDWOOD,
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
ATTENTION.

Are you in need Of Austin white
lime, plaster paris, hair Portland &C.
ment, flre brick fire clay? If so. ring
m McAllister & Wurzbach, telephone
I63. VINO arc prepared to quote low
prices, to prompt cash customer
We also have fine line of groceries,
Give us a trial. 20l s. Alamo st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-18
To PRINTERS and Publishers.

Ihave q Campbell, two revolution
Cylinder Press, Brown Folding ma
chine. good lot of type for a six col
nmn daily which I can sell at q gen
uine bargain. Write me for particu-
lars. B. F. JOHNSON,
SCOTT ICranston Press Man.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-18

DON'T DIE IN THE.HOUSE, Rough
on Rats" Clears out rats mice, mes
reaches and bed-tugs
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-18

ROUGH ON TOOTHACHE. Instant
.eIief 15c. ROUGH ON CORNS. J liquid,
l5c. Salye l0c.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-07
Badly Burned.

X serious and almost fatal accident happened here Wednesday night in which young lady was fearfully burned and two or three young gentle men were more or less injured. A dancing party was in progress at the home of Mir. and Mrs. l. Gabert, on Jefferson street. When the time came for refreshments, the company could not all get seats at the table and some returned to the parlor. \ lamp sitting on the piano was accidentally jerked off. falling on Miss Mary Anderson. The oil spilled out on her clothing and was instantly ignited. The young lady was instantly in sheet of flame. By the heroic efforts of young gentlemen the flames were soon extinguisiied, but not before Miss Mary wa' quite badly burned about the ai ms. shoulders and back of the head and neck, and her clothing nearly all burned off of her. Messrs. Edgar Williams. of Forrest City Ark. Frank Farley and Tom King of this city, got their hands consider ably burned. The carpet and furni- ture in the room were injured very greatly. It was indeed close call and while We all feel deep sympathy foI the unfortunate young lady We are thankful that the affair Was no worse
 " axahachie Enterprise
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-07
Among the Best.

'Is this the bestg" Is a question often asked, when medicine is wanted. The following are a few of .he medi- cines of known reliability. sold by C. F. Hinton, druggist. of this place. They have many other excellent medicines. but these ar worthy of special mention: Chamberlain's Cough Remeday, fa- nous for it's cures of severe colds, and as q preventive for croup. Price 5O cents per bottle.
 Chamberlain Pain Balm. a general family liniment and especially valuable for rheumatism. Price 50 cents per bottle.
 Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, the most reliable known medicine for bowel complaints. It is especially prized by persons sub- ject to collie. It has cured many eases of chronic diarrhoea. Price 25 and 5O cents per bottle.
 St. Patrick's Pills, for disorders of the liver and bowels. A vigorous but gentle physic that clenses and reno yates the whole system. Price 35 cents per box.
 Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Oint- ment. For letter, salt-rheum. scald- head, eczema and chronic sore eyes. Price a5 cents per box.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-07
Al,beral Proposition.

Who has not heard of that paragon of family papers, the enterprising and popular Weekly Detroit Free Press !? For generation it's name has been d household word and 1t has become a synonym for all that is excellent, pure and elevating in journalism. It is de- lightfully entertaining without resort to cheap sensationalism, instructive without being prosy or pedantic. Com bining the literary qualities of the ex penslve magazine with the bright, breezy characteristics of the news paper, it leaves nothing to be desired by the average reader. It is looked upon as welcome visitor by every family who reads it, while thousands regard it as indispensable and would on no account go without it. An enor- nous circulation of l25.0O0 copies per week attests it's wonderful popularity. Recognizing that there are those who are unfamiliar with it's surprising merits as home paper, the publishers offer to send The Free Press to them for the balance of this year for only 30 cents-a club of four for $i % or club of ten for $2.O0 All our readers should subscribe at once. Send for free sample copy.
 We will send you THE TIMES and The Weekly Free Press for tho rest of the year 1891, for 80 cents.
 Send your subscriptions to this office.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-07
Palestine Tlmes.

| The clouds are gone and our sky ie clear to day. Sunshine is always welcome visitor after little gloom. | Nothing new since our last; SO, having nothing to say am sadly at n loss to know how to say it.
 The Rev. Mir. Hendricks began the proposed revival here yesterday, It was not our privi lege to attend since there were services at the Wood school house. We are informed that there were good con. grcgations at both places. Services last nigh, well attended. Prospects good that this will he n time of growth in grace to Pales. tine. This is what t needs and what its good people long for.
 We regret to say that s. F. sucer Is ill, but we hope not seriously so.
 Squire Wood attended presbytery at An. tioch last week. Mrs. IT. A. Martin is visiting relatives In Pine Hun. Sue is accompanied by Miss Bcu. lah Mosby her niece. who Is one Of Arkansas most fascinating young ladies.
 MT. English. n promising young man from near Memphis, Is visiting the family of Mrs McGowin.
 Marshal Christian, of Memphis. is visiting here.
 TWO or Palcstines most cmcient clerks. Nessrs. Nichols and Boon. left flow days sinco in search of recreation. Mir. Boon's dc parture is permanent. and Palestine has lost Ii splendid salesman. Mir. Nichols has re- turned. and Palestine has a warm welcome for him. for he Is worthy of appreciation. Everything Is quiet. aud, as usual. all is calm and serene, Barbccues. pionics and such things seem 10 be lurking near. News is as scarce as hens teeth, SO VIC hope both editor and reader can pardon these dots gathered at random. $. E.W Auyust
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-07
A s2.eoo SUBSCRIPTION.
That 10 the Amount Subscribed To-
 ward a New Baptist Church.

At the close of the very interesting prayer meeting at the Baptist church Wednesday night Col. Y. E. lzard, as chairman of the finance committee re- gently appointed to solicit subscriptions toward building fund, reported that they had secured a substantial sub Scription
 AMOUNTING TO $2 400.
 which amount insures the building of handsome brick church. to cost $3 .oW or S4.0W. Ii is thought that several hundred dollars will yet be subscribed. and the property now oc- cupied will be sold, SO that that sum is safely counted on.
 The finance committee was con tinued. and made building commit tee also, !. r. Blanton being added.
 ]. k. Brown, J. Nj. Prew~tt and Col. V. E. lzard were appointed d spe- cial committee to negotiate the sale of the church property on the hill.
 The meeting was harmonious. The membership Is very grateful for tie liberal support given this enterprise. TuE TIMES believes there never has been more liberal and prompt sub scription fund raised for any purpose in Arkansas. We are proud to live among d people who are thus liberal. This money was raised by three or four men in about the same number of days. Where else but in Forrest City could like fund be raised in the same time! This and the other enterprises which have been inaugurated in For rest City this year are but forerunners of the enterprises and prosperity in store for our beloved town. Let Us continue to work together for the pub lie good. United effort will bring For rest City to the front as one of the most beautiful and enterprising towns to be found anywhere. Give thanks to Fim from whom comes every good and perfect gift.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-07
Rem arkabio Facts.

Heart disease is usually supposed to bc incurable. but when properly treated a large proportion of cases can he cured. Thus Mrs. Elmira Hatch. of Etkhart Ind. and Mrs. Mary l.. Baker. of Ovid, Mich.. were cured after suffering twenty years. $. (. Linburger. druggist at San Jose, Ill.,. says that Dr. Miles New Heart Cure. which cured the former, worked won- dcrs for his wife" Levi Logan. of Buch- anan, Mich. who had heart disease for thirty years, says two bottles made him feel like . new man. nr. Niles New Heart Cure is sold and guaranteed at Winthrop X Co.'S drug store. Book of wonderful testimonials free.