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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
NUMBER "a.
Vegetation and Climate.

The time was when Florida was an i'm
mense sand bar, stretching into the gulf
of Mexico, and probably as barren as can
be conceived. But in the semitropical
climate under which il exists, in the
course of ages the seeds carried to its
shore by the sea, and the winds, and the
myriads Of birds which find it resting
place have clothed il with luxuriant veg
citation, interspersed with tracts of APP
parently barren sands.
Its main features illustrate the absurd
ity of the common notion that the land
scapes of tropical and semitropical lati-
tudes are superior in luxuriapce of vege-
table production to those of xhe temper
ate zones. The truth is that in the hot
regions It is only where there is constant
moisture that there is strong and rank
growth of plants. Generally aridity
prevails, the hillsides are bereft of vege-
tation, and an air of parched up and
suffering nature characterizes all that is
seen.
1t is only when we come north that
our landscapes glow with universal veg.
etable profusion; that the forests stand
out in bold relief ON the hillsides; that
the earth is carpeted with vernal green,
and prodigality of vegetation reigns SUI
.preme. In the tropical landscape the
abundance of flowers, which are sup
posed to be peculiar to warm climates.
are exceptional phases.
They exist, but it is in the recesses of
the swamp where the burning sun is
checked in its effulgency. In these re-
cesses, and favored by sIkfngs of water,
we have in Florida the widest effects.
We have flowers and vines and strange
leafngs and gigantic trees as nowhere
else to be seen; but they are always in
hidden places. The open tropical land
scape, we repeat, is arid and desolate.-
Picturesque America.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25

Once in awhile a meteor plunging in
to the atmosphere of the earth is neither
consumed by the heat developed through
friction nor precipitated upon the surface
of the globe, but pursues its way out
into open space again.
Its brief career within human ken may
be compared to that of comet travelling
in a aparabolic orbit, which, as if yielding
to a headlong curiosity, almost plunges
into the sun and then hastens away
again, never to return.
In July, 1899, one of these escaping
meteors was seen in Austria and Italy.
Careful computations based upon the
observations which were made in vari-
ous places have shown that it was visi-
BILE along track in the upper air about
$50 miles in length. When at its nearest
point to the earth, it was elevated 42
miles above the surface.
From this point it receded from the
earth, its elevation when last seen being
no less than 08 miles.
Although the resistance Of the atmos-
phere was not sufficient to destroy the
motion of this strange visitor, which con-
tented itself with SO brief q glimpse of
our globe, yet it carried the effects of
that resistance out into space with it
and can never shake them off.
No matter what its previous course
may have been, the retardation that it
suffered during its passage through the
air sufiiced to turn it into different di-
rection and to send it along another
path than that which it had been follow
ing.-Youth's Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
Leonard SliootiDp.

The first time that saw wild leopard
in the jungle might have been easily also
the last time for my seeing any wild
leopards. 1 was creeping along under
the trees on the sloop of one of the little
hills Mt Chittagong, just inside the tan
gled fringe Of briers and grasses at the
edge of the covert. was stalking, or
rather sneaking, after one of those beau
tiful pheasants which we used to call the
mathoora Euplocamus horsfieldD and
listening for its football on the dry leaves,
for this pheasant rather disregards the
precaution of moving silently.
Suddenly there was slight noise of a
broken twig on the projecting branch of
tree almost overhead, in front of me.
A glance showed to me leopard stretch
ed out along the branch and gazing ear
nestly into the bushes below it.
The leopard was hunting the mathoora
after his fashion, hoping to pounce on it
from the tree. He was so intent on his
or smelled or seen me. In moment l
raised my gun and fired q charge of No.
shot into his head just behind the ear.
The leopard fell dead almost at my feet,
nearly all the shot having penetrated the
brain. But if had not been so lucky
as to see the leopard and also to kill it,
it might perhaps have jumped down ON
me and broken my neck, or in its dying
struggles it might have bitten and maui
ed me. It was great luck for me, but
bad luck for the leopard.
1t was very handsome young beast,
apparently full grown, though leopards
vary so much in size and length that it
is not easy to say when one of them has
reached maturity. This adventure hap
pened many years ago. still have the
animals skin, but it looks rather dingy
and dirty now.-Longman's Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
Raphael.

Raphael experienced temptations to
suicide. He himself says: II tied the
6sherman's cords which found in the
boat eight times around her body and
mine, tightly as in winding sheet.
raised her in my arms, which I had kept
free in order to precipitate her with me
into the waves. At the mo.
ment I was to leap to be swallowed for
ever with her, l felt her pallid head turn
upon my shoulder like dead weight
and the body sink down upon my knees"
New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
The Worlds Pariiaments.

The British parliament compares IA
vorably in size with those of other ma
tions. With $40 members in the house
Of commons and over 553 in the upper
house, it is far and away the largest in
the world. France comes nearest with
bs4 in the chamber of deputies and 300
In the senate. Spain comes next with
431 in congress and 1851 in the cortes.
Then comes the Austrian reichsrath
with 1853 and PAS in the lower and upper
houses respectively, followed by Ger
many with 827 in its reichstag and IS in
Its bundesrath. The United States has
B56 representatives in congress and SO
senators.-London Tit-Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
a Sad Awakening.

In one Of Theodore Hooks stories the
bridegroom, departing with his bride
for their honeymoon, is disturbed by a
continual tapping on the floor of the
post chaise. 1t begins to bother him ex-
ceedingly. "What the deuce is that
noise?" at last he mutters. ut is moth
ing, darling" answers the bride sweet
ly. 1T is only my wooden Leg" Only
that, and nothing more. She had got
accustomed to it from long use, but the
information put him out exceedingly
and caused GOODNESS which was perma-
nent.-Argonaut.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
BESIDE THE BAY OF MONTERREY.

Beside the bay OF Monterey,
When morn is on the mountains,
What Joy to hear and know not fear,
The cry OF seaborn fountainsi
Across the bay of Monterey
The sea fog, thinly drifting,
The land reveals OF shore conceals,
Soft scenes, like magic, shifting.
Beside the bay of Monterey
How sweet TO walk at even,
When softened dyes from sunset skies
Steal up the sapphire heavenl
Along the reach OF rocky beach
Oh, Joy IL Is TO follow,
Where blooms the sea anemone
In every waveworn hollow.
On giant rock that fronts the shock
The spray wet grasses glisten.
Where breaks the wave on cliff and cave
The flowers bend and listen.
Icount the years by all my tears
And all life's stormy weather,
Since by the bay Of Monterey
We wandered, love, together.
Iwalk along the changing shore,
Oh, sad and strange IL seems!
And II you hear the billows roar,
You hear them but in dreams.
For you have slept now many day
Upon the shore of Monterey.
Sarah l.. Stillwell in Overland Monthly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
The Vanity of Sparrows,

A correspondent informs the London
Spectator that his daughter writes to
him from Bangalore that she is "obliged
to cover up her looking glass with q
towel, for the sparrows come in, sit on
the frame and tap at themselves, making
on both glass and dressing table horrid
mess. At first the towel kept them
away, but they were always ON the
watch, and If any one threw back the
towel they would be there In minute.
But now they hold back the towel with
one claw, hold themselves ON with the
other and peck away at their images"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
door. To the questions Of the wizards
May -Peah returned no answer.

May-Peah returned no answer.
At signal an alarm gong was struck
Immediately behind her. and being TAX
en- by surprise she turned to see whence
the sound came. The willy judges then
shouted, at is plain that you can speak,
for you are not deaf" She was forth
with condemned to all the tortures of the
rack. The holy man of the woods on
hearing this uttered wild cry of "Yah"
(forbear) and declared that she was
powerless to speak because under the in
fuence of witehcraft. One of the wise
women suggested that some magic water
should be poured into her mouth. On
opening it they fell back with horror
and cried: "Brahmal Brahmal An evil
fiend has torn out her tongue"
Immediately the unhappy woman be-
came the object of pity and even adora-
ton. The ceremony Of exorcism was
gone through, and she and her compan-
ions were fully acquitted of any COM
plicity with the devil, each receiving
sum of money and being set at liberty.
May-Peah's friends afterward told
Mrs. Leonowens that it was she who
had terrified the amazons, released the
princess and led her to boat in which
were the lover prince and two friends.
As there was not room for all, May-Peah
refused to leave the companions of her
beloved mistress, and, full Of terror lest
by the dreadful torture which she knew
awaited her she might be forced to be-
tray those who were dearer to her than
her own life, she with one stroke of her
dagger deprived herself of the power of
ever uttering an ineligible sound.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25

The greatest naval review of modern
times was by Queen Victoria in 1854, at
the beginning of the Crimean war. The
feet extended in an unbroken line for
1--WE miles and comprised 300 men-of-
war, with twice that number of store
and supply ships. The feet was manned
by 40, 900 seamen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
WOmenss Patsnts.

Among the patents recently taken out
by women are ones for new folding
bath, folding dish, CUP and glass holders
TOR use on shipboara, improvements in
artificial eyes, new method of sounding
whistles and the like in combination
with bellows, and regulator for slow
combustion fireplaces.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
The Duchess of Cleveland,

The aged Duchess of Cleveland, the
mother of Lord Rosebery, who is one of
the last, IL not the last, of the surviving
ladies who officiated as bridesmaids to
the queen at her majesty's marriage over
SO years ago, is lady of great activity
of mind and body. She is just about to
set out on journey to South Africa
London Queen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25

It has been computed that in single
cubic foot of the ether which fills all
space there are locked up 10000 foot
tons Of energy which has hitherto es-
capped notice. To unlock this boundless
store and subdue it to the service of man
Is a task that awaits the electrician of
the future.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25
The Truth Ont.

Clara-There! knew it. He has pro-
posed this evening and she has accepted.
Dora-They are acting like other peo-
pie. Merely polite, that's all.
"That's only blind. Look at her
yachting cap"
"It's on hind side BEFORE"
eyes. A man can't kiss girl under
one Of those peaks" New York Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25

1t is an old belief of native Hawaiians
that the spirits of their warrior chiefs
lnhabit after death the bodies of their
favorite horses. There is fine white
stallion in Honolulu in which, it is pop
nlarly believed, lives the spirit of Boki,
who led rebellion in Tahiti years ago.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25

The stock of paid notes for five years
In the Bank OF England is about 77,745,-
900 in number, and they fill 18,4OO
boxes, which, II placed side by side,
would reach Fl miles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-25

A vine at Hampton Court, which was
planted in 1853, is believed to be the
largest in the world. Its branches OK
tend over a space of 1880 feet. 1t usu-
ally bears upward of 1000 punches of
grapes annually.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

The prospects for a greatly incress
ed railway construction in Arkansas
during the coming year, are more fiat
tering than for years past. Two
great roads have already been charter
ed, whose lines will be through the
state and several others are on tapis
exclusively to be built on
Arkansas soil. The most important of
these lines, to this section of the coun-
try, at least, is the Kansas city. Pitts
burg & Gulf of which the Texarkana
Fort Smith railway is an intermediate 9
division. This latter road will bring
prosperity to a large section of coun-
try aud prove a great factor in
building up and developing the wide
scope of territory through which il is
to pass.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

WANTED-An active, faithful per,
son to work for the Illustrated Worlds
Fair, the recognized official organ OF
the exposition. $21 weekly paid, The
NEST magnificent, costly and popular
publication issued. Sells at sight, 25c,
monthly; $3.50 yearly; entire series, 80
monthly numbers, only Sc. Agents
wild with success. The Chicago Inter-
Ocean says; 1t is handsomely prepar-
ed and valuable publication to which
many celebrities contribute" Send l5c
(slamps) for full particulars and sam
pie copy containing so large and cost
ly views of the leading attractions OF
the fair. Address, The National
Book Concern, 1874 Van Buren St.,
Chicago. ll-20-24t
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
sChooL SHOES

Forschool wear Now is the time to get
them and the A, S DcLamar shoe store,
East Broad Street is the place There
may be u question about what school
books to use In TcNarkana, but there isn't
room for the shadow Of doubt what
shoes to wear in going TO school. Unqucs-
tionably the shoes that Nc best, wear best
and look hesi are always to be had at A,
s. DeLamar, None of our footwear will
be found lacking in any Of these points
and Young America IS surcr of better
No. with better shoe for II lower price at
our store than they are elsewhere. Such
durable. well fitting and handsome shoes
would be cheap at higher price than we
are Offering but at our figures, they are
doubly so. We are selling, $500 shoes
for $3.50; 800 shoes for $3.50.
A. 5. DELAMAR.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
A Child Enioys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action ana
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when
in need Of q laxative, and if the father
or mother be costive or bilious, the
most gratifying results follow its use;
so that it is the best family remedy
known and every family should have
n hottie.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
Nov. 27, 1898.
Might Snhnol

In Shorthand ana Bookkeeping in
Ghio's opera house block, Texarkana
Taught in a course of four weeks
Terms reasonable We solicit your
patronage, guaranteeing you satisfaC-
ton. For further particulars call al
or address the above rooms.
11-29-tf PROF. G.. w. MILLER.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

At special meeting of the East side
city counsel, last night, an order was
given to one of the leading rubber
factories, of the East, for 500 feet, of
superior quality fire hose. The hose
in question are Of the best standard
grade and are sold uuder guarantee
by the manufacturer. The matter of
tearing down frame structures on East
Broad street was also taken up for
consideration and the owners Of said
houses given until April lst 81, to re-
move same No further business of
importance coming up for considera-
ton tho counsel adjourned to the next
regular time of meeting.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
RuckIenls Arnlcn SaIYe

The best salve in the worl l for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chaprod hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box For sale
by Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
$3.50 REWARD.

We will give $3.50, as a reward, for
the arrest and conviction of the party
or parties who broke into our store,
and after burglarizing our gents fur
nishiDg department, set fire to our
clothing department, about 5:15 O'Clock
on the morning of Sunday, Nov. rs,
1898.
We will be able to identify the
goods. The stolen goods consist of
high grade underwear, StetsOn hats,
Wilson Bros. shirts and Schloss Bros.
clothing and overcoats.
j. w. STUART Il Son.
rpon
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
Those Wonderful Rings.

F. L. SChuster, the well known Tex
arkana jeweler, has secured a con-
signment of those wonderful rings,
said, by those who have tried them,
to be an lntalible cure for rheumatism.
Mr. John Bnron and others of this
city are ready to testify as to their
virtue as certain rheumatic cure.
Call and secure one of these magnetic
treasures. f. L. SCHUSTER,
No. POS, State Line Avenue
f-a-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Capt. Thomas Hays, brother of
Hon. G. A. Hays, of this city, is here
from Waco, Texas, having come in
response to message announcing the
death OF his sister-iD-lsw. Mrs. Emma
Hays. He will remain several days
the guest of his bereaved brother.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
BLAGKSMITHS, ATTENTION.
Smithing coal In sacks Of
15Olbs. for S1.00 F. O. B.
TEXARKANA Ice Co.
WINE OF cAEgg! Tor weaF Nerves

The only music house in Texar-
kama. Over $1,000 worth of new mu-
sical goods just arrived. New styles
in guitars, banjos, mandOlins, tiddles
accordeons, tamborines, strings, find
ings, etc. SAM S. FALK
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

We are pleased TO note the contin-
ued improvement Of Mrs. G. L. Dixon,
who has been seriously i'll tor some
time past.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

New ncckwear, new handkerchiefS
new suspenders, new shirts, complete
stock of half hose and underwear, i'll
silk, wool and cotton at
SHARPE & JoRDAN's
Hatters and Furnishers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
TO THE TRADE.
We have in stock, and to arrive this

We have in stock, and to arrive this
week;
400 bbls. flour.
150 sugar.
800 cases soaps.
200 boxes tobacco.
car meal.
car new crop molasses.
And other goods too numerous to
mention
1t will be saving to you Of your
dollars to get our prices.
We sell goods cheaper for cash, or
on good credit, than any house III 'ne
city.
Our trade is growing and will con-
tinue TO grow,
Ifyou have either money or gooo
credit, we want your business 1t
will pay you to write, or call ana
see us. Respectfully
J. w. HART Il CO.,
Ubnlessle and Retail GrOCers. 70
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

The reign of His Majesty, "Santa
Claus" draweth nigh, and the infantile
heart bounds high with the hopes OF
coming Joys.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
$500 Lost

While walking down Broad street.
stop in aud have your watches, jewel
ry, clocks, typewrlters, music boxes
repaired by mn expert j. w. Castecl.
SAM S. FALK,
The Jeweler.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

c. II. Barclle 4 Co, the leading
confectloners o. the city, have new
and choice stock Of cigars, tobaccos
and other goods, jus, received, and
invite the public TO call and examine
their goods lilo
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

The public are invited to attend
services tonight and to morrow
at IL a. IN. aud 1880 p. IN, at
the 4th street NJ. Il. church. The SER
vice tomorrow night will be specially
interesting, DIR. Curls subject being,
"Why | am g member of the MethO-
dist Episcopal church,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Rev. w. j. Lackey, the popular pas
tor of the c. p. church, is expected
home today from Presbytery and a
subsequent visit to the old folks at
home.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Mr.. James Crabtree, formerly cit
izen of Miller county, bat now of Eu-
faula, |. T., is exchanging greetings
with his legIons of friends in our city
and county.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Bear in mind that the Texarkana
Ice Co. have all kinds of coal, which
will be delivered to any part of the
city, tree of drayage, at lowest market
prices. Telephone No. 25. 10 Is
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Miss Wallace Moore, of Kentucky,
is visiting in the city, the guest of
Miss Nellie Estes.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
Order Of Eastern Star.

Border Chapter No 81, Order Of the
Eastern Star meets at Border
Lodge room, on West Broad street, on
the second and fourth Tuesdays OF every
month, at and o'clock p. m, respect
lively. Mrs. SARAH L. BERLlNER
g.. w. CAsTEEI., w. NJ. ID. G. NJ.
ri . E52Secretary.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Tonight Saturday ladies have free
seats. Best show of its kind ever
seen under canvass in Texarkana.
Cor. Clinton and State streets. 2
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
For Rant.

From and after the 3rd day of Jan.
'94, the brick store house Wow % Fast
pied BY Winter & Schott(, n COOK,
Broad Street Apply t0 d. B. St.
11-16-tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

A BARGAlN-A No. 2 Remington
Typewriter, with walnut desk, to be
sold at a bargain. Can be seen at
DEMOCRAT Office. 9-l5
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Headquarters for Sporting Goods.
Guns, pistols. knives, daggers, bilys,
scabbards, boxing gloves, cards, dice,
dommino, checkers, cartridges, shells,
etc. SAM. 5. FALK.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Barelle & Co. carry a fine line OF
Oakes' candies. the finest and purest
made. together with a complete and
well selected stock of contectioneries
of all kinds lilo
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
A Liberal Reward

will be paid for the return of a black
horse aud bay mare, which strayed
from their owners premises in Iexar
kama two days ago. Both horses have
lost their hind shoes. The black horse
can only see well out of one eye. Ihe
bay mare has one white hind hoot
p. BAUER,
Gen. Man. Gas & Eelec. Light 20.
Texarkans, Ark, Dec. s, 1898. 81
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Fresh oysters, of the best quality,
are received daily at E. klein's, next
door to Turner Bros. u.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Laugh and the world laughs with
you. Come and laugh some tonight,
at Cliftou's tent, cor. Clinton and State
streets 1882
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Mems slippers, pump, calf, cordovan
patent leather and enamel shoes, just
received at SHARPE n JoRDAN's,
IIatters and Furishers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
DEAN e. BEARD, AGENTS.

Henry Dean and Joe Beard, repre-
senting the Little Rock Steam Lauu-
dry, solicit fair share of local pat
ronage, guaranteeing prompt and sat
isfactory work.
Laundry called for and delivered
anywhere in the city. 1876 If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09
Knirhts Of the Macnnhecs.

Inter-S State tent No. !. X. o. T. v
holds its regular meetings lst Il 3rd Mon
days in each month. al 8 p. m, at X. OF =.
Hall on West Broad ST. visiting Knights
sordially invited.
C. f, BEARD, Com.
/. VI. DAVIS. X. X.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Louis Heilbron, the reliable money
lender, lends money on all collaterals.
Business strictly confidential. II
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

The funniest comedians alive, the
best dancers. See the Ladder of Life.
Clifton's tent tonight, Free; remem-
ber that. 1882
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

j. w. Lashley will tune pianos for
$3.50 until Dec. Is. Leave orders at
Ragland's Book store. l2-f-tt
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Gaines, of the
Sun Set suburb, celebrate their silver
wedding this evening. from 8 to IL
o'clock.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Good dry wood, all lengths, both
oak aud pine, for sale by A. w. Stew
ems, at Rose Hill brick yard. 912
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-12-09

Bargains IN unredeemed jewelry
watches, diamonds, pistols, etc, etc.
9t Louis lieilbrOn's. If