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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22
A MENACE TO CYCLERS.
They Take the Insidious koIa Pills to
Ward Off Fatigue.


Hundreds of cyclists have become
kola 'fiends' during the past year and
more are taking to it every day." was
the startling statement made by drug
gist yesterday while speaking of the
properties of the drug and of the surpris-
ing increase in its use among the devo-
tees of the wheel, says the San Francis
co Call.
''The kola pills used by those who
have become addicted to its use are
manufactured in this country from the
seeds of the kola plant that are import
ed from Brazil and the West Indies.
1.-THE kola seeds originally came from
tropical Africa. but when their medicinal
properties became known they We're
planted in the tropical countries of Amer
lea They are about the size of a chest
nut, brown and in their natural state
rather bitter. The main property of the
kola nut is the remarkable manner in
which it wards off fatigue in those who
use it.
'Taken in doses suited to the physical
conditions of the devotee it renders him
at first almost impervious to fatigue,
and the action on the stomach is such
that he has little or no craving for food,
even though he has been many hours
without it. The strength of it as a
stimulant may be judged from the fact
that it contains two or three times as
Elucn cafteln as cOffee.
'EThese very properties make it dan
gerous to use unless the person who takes
it is thoroughly acquainted with its
strength and his own physical character
isticS.
THE first effect is almost impercepti-
BILE, but within twelve hours the action
of the heart is greatly stimulated and the
user feels much the same as after in
dulging in Intoxicating liquors. This con-
dition lasts for several hours, sometimes
for nearly an entire day, and then the
natural reaction follows, though not so
abruptly as in the case of other stimu-
lantS.
Continued use is where the main dam
ger lies and almost invariably the user
falls victim to palpitation Of the heart
and kindred evils. With cyclists the use
dangerous.
When starting Oh long runs it is such
an easy matter to take pill and avoid
the fatigue of the ride that many never
think of starting without the dose, and
not a few take it every day. Nearly co.
600 bottles were sold in this city during
last year. while in San Jose about 2S.-
600 bottles We're disposed of. / have
nearly 100 customers for kola among the
Wheelmen."
Not a few cases have occurred where
the use of kola has been attended with
disastrous results. During the last Olym-
pic cyclers' road race two or three mem
bers fortified themselves before the start
with strong doses of the drug and in one
instance the rider fell in a dead faint
from the excessive action OF the heart
on reaching the finish
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22
GREEN LIZARDS.
That Always Drop Their Tails in Order
to Evade Pursuit.

That Always Drop Their Tails in Order
to Evade Pursuit.
The green lizards which swarm on
every tree certainly have the hardest life
of any creatures in Barbados, since
their flesh is so delicate that everything
eats them which can catch them, says
Chambers Journal. Cats. fowls birds
monkeys and snakes all devour the poor
lizards. which have only two methods of
defending themselves both very made
quate for the purpose. One is their
power of changing their color. whereby
they can appear bright green at one
moment on the leaf of an aloe. and then
dark chocolate brown on a piece of damp
earth If this does not conceal them
from their enemy they drop their tails
The caudal appendage jumps from the
ground and makes a frantic dance all by
itself, and it the purSuer is deluded into
Selling it the lizard ayails itself of the
chance to escape and grow another tail.
But we are bound to confess that we
have never yet seen a Quadruped taken
in by the artifice. though it may deceive
a bird now and then.
For the rest the poor lizards are harm
less things, with pathetic eyes, in which
turks an expression of WEAKNESS and dis
the world itself, and had found it all
vanity and vexation of spirit. They are
fond of plaintive music, and will enter
in the open windows when piano is
playing and sit listening and nodding
their heads and looking out of those visit
full eyes at the player, till he, or she, if of
an imaginative temperament. might
fancy he was playing to an audience of
tranSmi0r3tp0 SOulS
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22

Mr.. Meek, that my consent to your
marrying with my daughter has been
wrung from me under protest"
Mr.. Meek-"Eh? Protest?'
Sharp Dame-"Yes, sir. ] knew that
if | did not consent she would disgrace
the family by an elopement. When she
wants anything we all have to give in to
her, or take the consequences: and long
experience has taught me that / might
as well try to fan off a cyclone as reason
with her when she gets mad, especially
if there is fatiron or a rolling pin
handy, and so l just give right up at
once. Has the wedding day been set
yet. Mr.. MeekT'
Mr. Meek-"Um-er- yet; and in
fact. madam. I'm-I'm a little afraid |
can't afford TO marry very soon anyhow.
Goo-goOd day.''-New York Weekly.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22
Phenomenon of the Tide Rip.

A tide rip phenomenon of the sea
was encountered in the Indian ocean re-
Gently by the ship Francis, which ar
rived at this port yesterday, says the
Philadelphia Record. The tide ran in
many directions, apparently almost at
the same time, and the big ship was
whirled around by it like a top or took
neculiar and cratic sheers until she
became uncomfortable and could not be
kent on her course. 1t was feared at
times that she would go to pieces, for
the tide seemed to increase in force. For
fourteen hours the Francis was at the
mercy of this peculiar action Of the
ocean currents, and soon afterward a
cyclone struck and partially dismasted
her disaster which has been before
ranOrtpd VI
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22
A Grand Funeral.

Miss Kingsley, the African traveller,
who has been visiting this country, gives
an amusing account in The Young Wom-
an of the beginning of her love of ad-
venture. She was at the Canary ISL
ands. and, hearing very dreadful ac-
counts of the dangers and horrors Of
travelling in West Africa" she felt she
must go, out of mere female curiosity.
She continues: Il asked a man who
knew the country what l should find
most useful to take out with me. and he
replied An introduction to the Yves
leyan mission. because they have a fine
hearse and plumes at the station, and
would be able to give you a grand fu-
11n7.al .
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22
CYCLE GOSSIP.

A cyclist in Bedfordshire. England,
has experienced the SCATTERING of his
machine under him by lightning, while
lie escaped unhurt
There is great confusion over cycling
through Germany, owing to the fact that
there are different regulations governing
cycling in almost every borough and mu-
nicipality in that country.
IAN elegant sport of highly hygienic
qualities, and one which III many ways
has had and will have a great influence
on MORALS is the definition of cycling
in an English exchange.
The extent to which asphalt pavement
is being put down in New York, is indi-
Gated by the fact that there is an asphalt
road practically all the way from Chat
liam square to Central park.
Zimmerman, the noted rider, advises
all riders to wear wooden underwear
when wheeling. wool, better than any
thing else" says he, ''absorbs the per-
spiration that is induced by the eX-
ercise of riding, and does not leave it
on the body for every breeze to strike.
Cotton garments do. Again, the wind
never penetrates wool as it does cot
ton, which is another great advantage
If one cannot wear wool, he advises
cotton with as much wool as possible
in it.
One can travel through France a-wheel
at a cost of not more than or 10
francs day, the expenses of the no.
tells, outside of the principal cities, where
the routes usually lie, being most rea-
sonable This was found to be the case
by Col +. S. Hesseltine. who, two years
ago, made an extended trip through that
country There are three kinds of roads
the national, the departmental and the
communal All are excellent, hard roads,
but being built of finty substances they
require the best of tires to withstand
the strain. For that reason the majority
of French tourists have their tires rein
forced by an outer strip.
The only cycles exempt from taxation
in France are those exclusively for sale
and those owned by the army or govern
ment officers for the use of their messen-
gers.
Paris has bicycle club composed en-
tirely of medical men. Among its mem
bers are some of the leading physicians
of the French capital.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22
French Dressmaking.

Some interesting revelations regarding
the methods of French dressmakers are
being made in the Paris courts just now.
Lame de Pougy is being sued by her
collturier for $4,000 francs for gowns
which she ordered a few months ago for
her Russian trip. La Belle Otero had
visited the land of the Gar a few weeks
before. and Lame, determined to outshine
her in the eyes of the Muscovites, sim
nly gave ner dressmaker carte blanche
The gowns were satisfactory. but the
bill was not. 1t called for 81, 900 francs,
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22

The ruthless slaughter of the ele-
phant is the cause Of one of the great
est complaints against the civilized i'm
migration of Africa. Year by year.
judging, for want of trustworthy sta
tistics by the quantity of ivory exported.
from $4,000 to 10000 elephants are
killed on that continent.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22
SCORPIONS IN CEYLON.
They Are Aggressive and Dangerous and
Easily Catch Humming Birds.

A more disagreeable object than a
scorpion of Ceylon it would be difficult
to imagine. Although as a rule it does
not measure more than seven inches in
length. there is Il species found in the
woods that are longer than a foot They
crawl out of some dried wood, and, TAX
ing 10 their position on a convenient
rock or stone. look, as they hold their
great iointed sting curved over their
back and their claws held aloft the very
picture of aggressive warfare.
Here they stretch themselves in the
broiling sun and wait their prey. These
are the small, beautiful honeybirds that
dart from flower to flower and take the
place of the hummingbirds of the West.
AS one approaches the scorpion seems
to shrink into the stone until it becomes
almost imperceptible. Suddenly the
great insect will raise its claws and dart
at its beautiful victim, which in mo-
ment is destroyed Chicago Inter-Ocean.
All Fell in Line.
In former years, before the administra-
ton of Andrew johnson, who made the
veto power infamous, a message form a
President expressing his disapproval of
legislation was rare and solemn thing.
1t was customary for both Houses to adj
journ Immediately after such documents
were read, in order to signalize their inn
pOrtance. But now vetOeS are so com
mon that they are allowed to lie upon
the table unopened until an opportune
time offers for their presentation. Meth
err the Speaker of the House nor the
president of the Senate will interrupt the
regular order to hear them read, and they
make so slight an impression that Rep
resentative Beach is reminded of a story
of a boy who heard his father call him
to come into the house and go to bed.
but pGid 10 attention to the paternal
command. Whereupon bystander
asked with some surprise.
johnnie, is not that your father call
ing?''
Eyes. SIR was the reply.
''Tben why don't you obey him."
why, nobody obeys him any more.
was Johnnie's reply. ''He. keeps telling
everybody to do things and nobody ever
does them He keeps telling every body
that they mustn't do things, and they
keep right on doing them all the same.
Nobody don't pay any attention to him
no more. Ma don't, the hired girl don't,
and | don't. and the dog don't either
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22

and preached so excellent u sermon that
she received the congratulations of al
most the entire audience. 1t was her
first effort III that line
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22
Salvation Shoe Store.

The Salvation army has gone into the
shoe business, that is. it will open a
shoe store in New York this month.
poses for consideration to offer shoes
to the unregenerated as well.
Great Britain has been mutually
agreed upon as an arbitrator to settle
any points of difference as to the bound
airy line between Argentine and Chill.
which cannot be adjusted by negotla-
lions.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22

A cyclist in Bedfordshire. England,
has experienced the SCATTERING of his
machine under him by lightning, while
he escaped unhurt.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22

IAN elegant sport of highly hygienic
qualities, and one which in many ways
has had and will have a great influence
on MORALS" is the definition of cycling
in an English exchange.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22

The extent to which asphalt pavement
is being put down in New York, is indi-
Gated by the fact that there is an asphalt
road practically all the way from Chat
lam square to Central park.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22

me cure.
''To give this talk practical point. and
to pass beyond the items which these
ladies would tell you themselves, I can
say that we are highly recommending
the tOngue-rest cure for nervous trou-
bles of spring. Do we have course Of
treatment? Yes, decidedly so.
"A woman under our care rests in the
morning and breakfasts alone with the
newspaper. After breakfast she walks
in her roof garden or looks out of the
window. Later she may shop, but alone.
Luncheon she can take with friends
After lunch. at the hour Of the day
when a woman's nerves begin to give
out, she must put on white wool
robe: white. because white has no de-
teriorating dyes i'll it; and lie upon an
open couch set far from the wall, so
that she has plenty of air: then she can
find favorable attitude, think, rest and
roll o.er.
THE more she exercises without ex-
ercising her tongue the better she will
be- When she gets up she can throw a
heavy blanket around herself and
again exercise in the roof garden. When
it is time for dinner she can throw off
her rest robes and get into the dinner
dress of society. Once buckled into this
armor she is a new woman, wonderful
creature. whose eyes can sparkle like
stars and whose tongue can wag upon
any subject in the world. Her brilliancy
surprises all who see her, and she will
be all the more brilliant for this wonder
full tongue rest cure. That is our rest
treatment.
''Women talk too much for their own
good in every way. A great many never
get as far as the physical breakdown;
they talk themselves crazy, not counting
on the people who must hear the talk.
The retreats and insane asylums are
full Of women who have talked them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-29

SHILOH, S. C July -, 1896
Tobacco curing IS al its hest now, and 1t IS
cheering to the travellers who pass through
this section during the dark hours Of night
10 6rd their pathway dotted for miles With
lights-laterns suspended in front of al! the
tobacco barns from sunset to sunrise. And
the most pleasant part Of il is, you always
ind some one or two persons up during those
hours, eager and pieased to chat with or give
anv Information desired by the passer-hy.
1t WAS Mr. Nelson Candles tobacco barn
that was burned several days ago instead Of
Mr. Goodman Candles, as stated last
week. 1t was struck by lightning from
which il caught fire and burned down.
The fever in this section has, to some ex-
tent abate2, but it may revive soon and be
worse than ever, though we hope not.
A game of base ball, AS per mention in
last week S issue of your paper, was played
on the oath instant, between Lynchburg ard
Shiloh, which resulted 10 a victory for our
hovs-Shiloh. The game WAS witnessed oy
considerable number OF both sexes and
much enjoyed. Capt. John NJ McElveen and
Mr.. J. F. NcElveen, of Scottsvile, and DR.
Barron, of Nayesville, were our visi'ors from
abroad. Capt NcEveen was looking unusu-
allv we'll, and was, as usual, fu! of humor
and cheertuIness, but did not play on either
side, the evening being extremely warm.
Our second nine challenged Lynchburg
second nire for a game on Saturday last at
y nj, which WAS accepted but Lynchourg
failing to procure ball, there WAS no game.
Thus pretty game was missed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-29

Mr. VIM. McIlwaine and Dr.. Sioert, who
went to New York by steamer from Charles
tou, have been heard from since arrival at
New York Thev had dne sea trip apd GO,
into New York in good condition.
Mr. ". Y. L. Marshall has returned from
an extended trip through the Wedge6eld,
Stateburg, Rsftilg Greek, Spring Hill and
Providence sections. He reports fairly good
crops, sud found the farmers in good spirit
Miss Emma Schwartz, of Schwartz Bros.
Palace Dry Goods Emporinm, left Thursday
eveuing FOR New York, where she will reroain
until September to acQua;nt hersel! with nil
the rev stY;es in dress making for the coming
seasoo Hiss Carrie Solomons has also gone
North 10 the io,erest Of Schwartz Bros.
ni!linery department.
The following aaocd persoas 'ef, for Paw
ley's Islacd this AFTERNOON
Rev. 9. c. Brown, D D.: Mrs. c. C..
Brown, Miss Helen BcowD, Miss Bonnie
Brown. Miss 8er;a China. Miss Mamie D;n-
kips, Miss E0me Sanders, Miss Halle Sar-
de.s, Miss Mag. Graham, NJ. R. S Hood,
Mrs. R. S Hood and three children, NJ Jno.
Lsughrey, Mrs Jno L:ughFey, Mr George
" Sanders. Master Lew Hoy:, Mrs VI. Levi
and chi'd Others will follow q; differ en-;
,ines dur;ug the month of August.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-29
Letter From Remberts.
REaBERr, S. c.. July %, 1895.

hEABERT o. ". VI 30, 1870
Nr. Editor: Free silver or no free silver,
does not seem to effect the energetic and
hard-working people of this community On
every hand-drive over auy section of road
ic this to ~nship-you can see the anmistaksble
signs OF thrift and energy. The crops are
magnificent, and if no urfayorabie seasons
afflct 'h. country before The crops are har-
vested, the yield sill De II oornlitu oae
Visitors to this community are always IN
..ressed with ;he unbounded hospitality ef
the people, aud At present there are visiting in
this community quite ncmber Of pe:sous
Mr.. aad Mrs Wal;ec HArllee, OF Florence,
are visiting Yrs Mary e Young Miss He'
i,e White and Master Atwood Ia'es, Of Sum
Ter, are at Tie bosplt.b!t nome II Mr. J.
Young Mrs Jao Reese, Of R;>hla.d is a,
tn. bone of Capt JAS H McLecd aad
Mr. and Mrs A 6. Flowers, of Sumter, are
the guests Of Sr T. D Mcleod
Sir. y S Mcleod, OF Os#ego, sp+t:: :Ss'ar-
day ard Snaday with his brother, Capt Jas.
Mcleod
You Nigh; ar lite abnot 2c'l.;cs IL
this country, cot very little. People who
la!k about suca ;aiug$ are di:cH<siue Bryan
more than ;.nv oiher theme. i q i
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-29
The Wife and Children Of Mr.
Charles Alphonse had Mar
row Escape with their
Lives

The News and Courier OF the cath has the
foliing in regard 10 Mr. Charles alphonSe
aad family who formerly lived in this city:
The fan,iI: of NJ. Charles A'phonse. Of
Spring street, is just recovering from q
wholesale case 0! poisoning TIE cause OF
The trouble lay 10 some meas purchased from
a packing concern, which h,s agent lu
this city. The meat WIS purchased and
eaten ny lhe family several days ago, and
Mr. and Mrs. Alphouse snd their two chii-
dren were itn!aed diately token sick. For u
time he condition OF the family ives very
serious and especially SO in the case OF Mrs.
Alphone. The children were :hs first TO re-
cover aod now he mother is oa the rosd to
SPEEDY r+co7ery. Or. Baker attended the
poisoned family ard i; IS o:T!D5 70 bis FL.
deavors ;aa; :ne Case ii1 not turn GA; more
saricr.lv
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-29
DEATH.

Mrs Mamie Sbaw, wife OF Mr. JOHN g
Shaw, OF Aleolu Sled Thprad.s .; clock,
after an ;jlresS Of TWO :rsess. She vas anout
tweDir ears ofage ard haG Geen nsrrisd
less .nan year She bad ::,anv f;:ef ds i;
his c;t:, e t?;ti |:y. &naw, aaG her c@=!5 Is
re:l as /. personal loss By 'aose VITO kne"
her we'll! The sympathy cf the entire COM
munity goes out 10 the beresreo husband 10
hs great sffliction.
Miss Kate Wbildea, daughter OF sir. +. S.
Whiiden, of P-i:ateer, died yesterday after
several weeks sickness.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-29
AS TO CANDIDATES FOR
CONGRESS.
Correspondence Between Hon. j.
w. Stokes, and Hon. a. Moses.
ORANeEBuRe, S. C, July -, lss

ORANeEBuRe, S. C, July -, 1896.
Hon. Altsmont. Moses, Sumter, S. G
Dear Sir: | am in receipt OF a letter from
Hon. D. H. Tompkins, chairman State Demo-
cratic Executive Committee ruling tbat
am the regular nominee of the party from
this district FOR membership in the 54th Con-
gress. This ruling is made, be states, SUBJ
ject to appeal by interested parties In case
of appeal. he further states, be will call a
meeting of the full committee to consider and
dispose Of the appeal. Please inform NE
whether you propose to contest the ruling or
not. 1t goes without saying that all uncer-
tainty should be cleared up before contracts
are entered into for printing tickets, etc and
as only about four weeks remain before the
primary, you will appreciate the importance
Of pr rompt action. Awaiting your early ad
vices, Very truly;
7 Wa SroYFs
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-29
Shooting AG-ay.

jim SrAcer, th;. notorious crgfo ie:,'e:a'.''
o: this place. Vas sho' snrda: evetiac shou'
l.if pas; seven ~ ano.;}~r rr..ro ::';r.: j. c.;
Har7n!, nyd 1as al s - thou2:., . - ;c'-
"a! worn.:ei ,,::; 'ci. cGs :e: 3e;rs; 20 be
tho c&ss so :a:
nae shot ;ooh e:::sc, n te 49,. 52:::.T Ike
s;lonlder, .,lki..- Asa "o"nd. ed :&e
oth=r s:rc.,:; oeari - n ::,e scii:: 81 tie
i.rai I..- lasl w.s !!,0a.h: ~oG!l3, IL :.'sI,
as ~ sal: WAS sGy;.isej! 10 on:e eo's:r6 :::e
sG,..; E0"e~e:, he vas n.;-~ ana n his
p:orer Se3seS "; 20 ncpn ;;-Gng our ;ss1 -
port from hin and ); IS now taoUeh' hat
lnr cali rDust havs 2sncsc and ei!it: cot
+o;e-eG the sN".i al all, or di3 nos rescn {.
via! part Ths aorc wAs trckec where he
bail ioca effect, tu; he physician Gid not
;iii'.k il Necessary or proper &c pro5e Tor lie
bA!
TIE circumstances OF tie shooting as re-
la,ed, nre, that Bracey and Har:al had gam
bed together The day before, ana B.acey had
orn Harraps nIoney. Harra! approached
Bracey Sunday evening and proposed 10
r:aY again, hut Bfacey declined 10 gia!v
Words followed and Bracey crew pistol
CT lwo pistols, i: is ssid-when Rarral went
off and came back shortly with pistol him
self and shot Bracef with the result h9 S'atto
What occurred between them further, or
whether Bracey attempted 10 shoot, was not
stated.
The shooting occurred in the reighnorhood
Of Carr's Mill. on the old c S l. N. railroad.
Both parties have official records, and have
served terms in the penitentiary.
Jim Bracy has had number of difficulties,
with both white and colored. About a year
ago he shot another negro named Grs
Stanley Sometime before that be had diff
Guilty on the night of FIRE, with Gus Epper-
son and Newman Rosendorf, in which num-
Der of shots were fired and he eerved a term
in the pen1sntiary for an assault upon MF.
g. H. Scales
Jack Harral was sentenced at the October
term, 1890, to months in the penitentiary
for assaul. and battery Of high and aggra-
vated nature.