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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11
A LuuubriOus Prediction.

Although the great Arago calculated
that there was but one chance out of
PSI 900, 900 that the earth could be
struck by a comet, and although scien-
tific men think the collision would be as
bad for the comet as for Stevenson s
1000" Vienna professor is thorough
ly convinced that on the 18th of No
vember, 1899, this mundane sphere is to
draw the one chance in the celestial lot
terry, and it only remains for him now to
figure out whether our planet is to be
reduced by the shock to impalpable
dust, to form other comets and wreck
other worlds, or whether the mortal
race is to be terminated by asphyxia-
ton. Both alternatives have their dis
advantages, but the world will breathe
easier when fully acquainted with the
exact details of its coming demise
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11
BEGAN AT THE WRONG END.
Grny-Haired Mans Reason for Never
Learning to Smoke.

Learning to Smoke.
At W. c. T. U. county convention a
paper upon narcotics and tobacco had
been presented and was open to remarks
or discussion. The president of the con-
vention called upon an oldish gray
haired gentleman who sat near the
front of the church, and with whom
she was somewhat acquainted, and said:
Mr.. -, can't you tell us something
upon this tobacco question; you don't
know even the taste of tobacco, do your
Then to the great surprise OF many
the gentleman arose and said: Most
certainly l do" and then he went on
to relate his experience.
When a small boy, he and his brothers
found the stump of an old cigar, and GO
ing out back of the house or in the field
he had tried to learn to smoke. He was
so sick; sick unto death" he then
thought, and when his mother found
out the trouble (as she did, of course),
she said, 81 don't pity you bit"
1t was the first time he had even
known her to speak to him in this fash
ion.
However, his first trial at smoking
taught him a good lesson, for, as he
said, he commenced to learn at "the
wrong end" of the cigar; the wrong
end, the strong and bitter end, and he
never wanted to smoke cigar again.
What pity that some of the invet'
crate smokers of the present day hadn't
begun at the wrong end of the cigar
as did Mr.. --, and then possibly they
would have been sick and Disguised
enough to have abandoned it at the
start But to all who read this article
let me say: Never begin to smoke al
all, and then you will never have tC
stOp.-National Temperance Advocate
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11
CONVERSATIONAL PARESIS.
The Bore Who Talks About His
HenIth or AiIments.


A group of men We're talking in ho-
tel corridor uptown recently when a
man with a dark beard and rather long
hair entered. The members of the
group began to scamper away instant
Is, and it was a curious fact that not
one remained to exchange greetings
with the new arrival, although they all
knew him intimately.
COL David F. Harbaugh, who came
from Ohio and knows President Nc
Kinley and all the big orators and
statesmen, explained why it was that
they all avoided the man.
That man is a gentleman and a
scholar, but he is the most unmitigated
bore that ever wore out the patience
of his friends. He should read DON'T
which says: Don't affiict others with
your troubles But he can be cured"
What is the remedy"
1T is Z astic and may result in UNI
pleasan; at first, but some close
friend should do it. l had a friend
whose mania was talking about his
health. He looked r%rong, ate three or
four meals a daj, smoked big, black
cigars, and yet his hypochOndriacal
monologues were uncomfortable. Every
morning he came to my office and for
an hour would tell me how many times
he sneezed before breakfast, WIG. he
took to prevent a repetition Of the
sneez;ng, how he imagined that some
day indigestion might oyertake him,
and a lot of other things not at all en-
tfrtaining | bore this for six months,
until | lost my appetite and almost got
sick. But one day l ran away and left
him"
Had a row, of course"
NO; | advised him to stop talking
about his alleged illness. | told him,
which was true, that he was talented
and entertaining on any other subject,
and as a friend | begged him to cease
being a bore. At first he was indignant,
but he thanked me for my frankness
finally and said he would reform. He
belonged to a class of men who have
conversational paresis and who will
talk for hours without encouragement"
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11
SOWING AND REAP!NG.
Sad object Lesson Showing the EviIR
of Intemperance.
["As We sow, so shall you reap."1

['As we SOW, so shall you reap."l
Walking home from my employment
one evening, l came behind a tall, lanky
man, whose body and limbs seemed to
have fallen greatly away from former
robust condition. He hobbled along in
slow, limping fashion, dragging one
limb after the other, as if with pain
full effort he had hard work to ac-
complish.
Touched with sympathetic pity, 1 said
to a shopmate at my side: What is the
matter with that poor fellow"
'Paralyzed," was the sententious re-
ply.
Looks as if he must, at one time,
have beena more than commonly strong
man." pursued.
"One of the strongest men 1 ever
knew, ten years ago." my shopmate re-
sponded.
Whatever has caused HIS present
pitiable condition." l asked.
Curt and sententious as before, came
the reply:
whisky"
That was all. a single word told the
whole story. But what a world of ter
rible meaning in it. And what a horri-
bic condition the man was in. 1t was
not alone that his limbs were so weak
and helpless; there was q fOulness eX-
hailed from his body that forced the
people in a street car, the moment he
entered, to leave their seats and press
as far as possible away from him.
Think what it must have been for
wife and children, compelled to endure
the contamination of his presence
within their closely confined home
And this, while the wreck of manhood
was less than so years of age. Was it
not an awful reaping from whisky
bottle sowing?
Only a day or two afterwards, sec
ord libel on decent humanity came into
view from an upper room of the factory
in quest of a trifling matter he wished
to procure. l felt almost sickened al
the mere sight of him. 1t was not hi:
thin streaks of white hair and beard
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11

More than the hunger after bread
more than the frenzy of love or hatred,
the poison-hunger oyerpOwers every
ether instinct, and even the fear of
death. In Mexico, the surgeon of the
Second zouaves was one night awak-
ened by the growing of his spaniel
and thought he saw man crawling out
of his tent. The next day the captain
informed the company that some fellow
had entered the hospital camp with
burglarious intent, and that he had in
structed the sentries to arrest or shoot
all nocturnal trespassers. About a
week after the doctor was again awak-
ened by his dog, and, lighting a match,
he distinguished the figure of large
man crawling from under his table car
rving a large book. He called for him
to stop, cooking his pistol at the same
time, but the fellow made rush FOR the
door, and at the same moment was
floored by ball that penetrated his
skull. He lived long enough to confess
his desperate enterprise. His regiment
had been stationed at Algiers, where
be learned to smoke opium, and having
exhausted his supply and his financial
resources, he felt that life was no long
CT worth living, and resolved to risk
it in the attempt at abducting the doe
tors medicine chest.-DetrOit Free
Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11
TEMPERANCE.
WILLING WORKERS.
IA Temperance Song. !


Work, boys. work, while stiu it is day;
Work. boys, work, tits better than play.
Work with a will and work with might,
Fight with the foe by day and by night;
Vanquish him. Danish him out of sight,
Daily not with him. go for the right"
Fight, boys, fight, till the battle is won,
Fight. boys, fight, till you hear the well
done"
Fight with the young and fight with the
old,
Bring them all saved at last to the fold.
Nanquish him, Danish him out of sight,
Daily not with him, go for the right"
Shout, boys, shout. with your banners on
high:
Shout, boys. shout, till the news reach the
sky.
Shout it abroad Ger sea and DER land,
God bless the work of the temperance band.
Vanquish him. Danish him out of sight,
Daily not with him, go for the right"
Mrs. F. G. De Fontaine. in Union Signal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11
A Curioun Celebration.

A singular illustration of the per
sistence with which the Japanese ad-
here to their family vocations is seen in
an announcement, in japanese news
paper, that a certain celebrated dane
ing master was to hold a service in
honor Of the one-thousandth anniVer-
sary of the death Of his ancestor who
was the first OF the family to take up
the protcssion,-Brooklyn Eagle,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11
1t Didn't Work.

Jim Jackson (who is seeking gently
to break his engagement)-Ob kose yo'
know, Miss Johnson, dat l chews,
drinks, smokes, swears, plays craps,
poker an policy, steals chickens, nevah
pays nah debts, doan b'lieve in de Bible,
an nah gran ladder wuz hung 70 muir
der.
Josie Johnson (ecstatically)-O Jim!
yo' doan know how happy yo' makes
me; to fink dat Use gwine to get such Q
honest man TO- a husban'l-Puck. .-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11

~Mawson struck oil and made his
fortune"
''He was lucky. Hewson struck dyna-
mite and made his sxit."-Philadslphis
North American
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11

Nearly every man, woman and child
in Egypt is a smoker of cigarettes and a
pipe is hardly ever seen in the mouth Of
10 native.-N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11
Breaks Down the Brain.

Alcohol, of all drugs, attacks the
highest and last formed powers of the
brain, breaking down and dissolving
from the very pinnacle of life. This
failure of the higher brain powers is
apparent when the man is under the
influence of spirits, but is covered up
when sober and concealed. but exists
just the same. The man, who has been
intoxicated has more or less perma-
nently injured the best powers of his
braiu.-T. d. Crothers. NJ. D.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-11-11

Drunkards are made because boy.
don't refuse 10 drink.-Natlonel Tenn
perance Advocate.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07
Premiums Awarded
To The Exhibitors Of the Orn
Fair at Pensacola,

The various counties of West Florida,
through their county officers, had each
selected Judge to award the premiums.
Following is the list Of judges selected:
Escamba county, John McDavid; San
ia Rosa county, Joseph Olllnger; Walton
county, w. E. Parrish; Holmes county,
C. S. Matthews; Washington county. A.
j. Gay; Jackson county, Thos. G. Dick
son; Calhoun county, s. w. Clark.
At2p. m. on Wednesday these gentle
men met in the armory. After selecting
Mr.. Clark, Of Calhoun county, of chair
man. they proceeded to made thorough
examination of the exhibits and after due
consideration made the following award
of premiums:
For the Best 20 Stalks.
First prize-i0 acres Of land, exhibit No
ga. J. $. Dennis. Atmore, Ala. Farm in
Escamba county. Fla.
Second prize-s!5, Exhibit No. "a, ID. NJ
Carter, McDavid.
Third prize-s2O, exhibit No. q, j. b.
Stewart. Walnut Hill.
Fourth prize-s15, exhibit No. s. John
Hobbs. Milton.
Fifth prize-sl0. exhibit No. IA, j. @.
Barfield, Chipcy.
These prizes were offered by the land
department of the Louisville and Nash
VILE railroad.
For the Best IL Ears,
First prize-lOOO pounds Goulding Stan
dard Fertilizer, exhibit No. 90, j. b. Stew
art, Walnut Hill.
Second prlze-7OO pounds fertilizer, ex-
hibit No. 81, John c. Fickcry. Mariana
Third prize-to0 pounds fertilizer, ex-
hibit No. 1872, j. w. Carter, Campbelton.
The following will each receive 800 lbs
OF fertilizer.
Fourth prize-cXhibit No. 30, j. A. Pei,
Greenwood.
Fifth prize-exhihit No, $50, T. c. Brent
Brentwood.
Sixth prize--exhibit No. 2ls, Lewis Fra
Ter. Olive.
Seventh prize-exhibit No. "a. b. +. Sun
del Chipley.
Eighth prizn-cxhibit No. 1903, JOIN
Hannah. Milton.
Ninth prize-exhibit No. 3i5. ID. NJ. Ma
jors, Corn Basin.
These premiums were offered hy th
Gonlding Fertilizer Company, of Pensa
cola.
Mr. j. ). Dennis. OF Atmore. Ala. an
MT. j. ". Stewart, Of Walnut Hill, wi
each receive from the Iowa Seed Comma
my one bushel of the choicest selecte
SEED OF the Iowa silver Mine Corn. ofYe,
e. nv the company as premiums To II
winners OF the first prizes in each contos
The prize offered by Mr.. w. A. D,Alou
pert OF ensaroia' of 81 worth of seed
no selected from i.andreth's catalogue.
the minor exhibiting thehest crop wor
ed by himself was awarded TO 3 IN,
-. Ihiplcy.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07
Old Industries Revived.

The new south Is the pet of the nation
Papers in all sections discuss its wonderful
development. Generally they do not know
how much better the sleepy old South did
rhan its busting successor has yet done.
The production IF tobacco is becoming
one of florida's chief industries. and 1t is
extremely profitable. The majority even OF
Floridians think that so far as its present
propoi tons arc concerned, IL Is II new in
dustry, but 1t Is fact, nevertheless, that
more than twice rs much tobacco was grown
in Florida In 1850 MS in 1890. The rroduc-
lion In 1850 was 99s GA pou. DIS. or 1iK
pounGs per capita. IN 1870 ii was 47O.0C0
pounds, or less than ~ pounds per capita
Sugar is smother important industry, hut
it is by no means new. In 1850 3,3O0,oOO
pounds, or 80 pounds per capita, were rro
Guced In the state. In $50 only 1892, 0lJ
pounds or ~ pounds per capita, were pro.
duced in the state.
In 1850 1,O75,0O0 pounds ofrice IA pounds
per capiia-w-re produced in Florida. In
~ 0 only OlI,s05 pounds, or pounds pei
capita. were produced
And yet these industries are gaining rap
idly. They were swept away by the war
and tueir recovery was hindered by recon
struction. The ct tie lid not begin IN re
vive until about 1877 Between 1850 ant
! 1890 the production Of tobacco If creased
tw n'y fold, and the production ofsuyar in
cren ed. though the rice product showed 1
81 ght decrease.
The obAcco industry is growing rapidly
and the reports Of 1890 give no ioea of it,
! present magnitude. II will very soon be .
infinitely more Importance than ever In tn,
past, and before many years Florida will b,
one Of the creates tobacco producing states
In the Union. he Already produces fine
tobacco than any other state, and it is no
/ improbable that IN decade or two the val
ue other product will he greater than tina
OF any other state in the nIon.-Times-
| Union,
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

The Philadelphia Record puts 1t this
way: "Hltherto we nave enjoyed the
unique privilege of being the one nation
of the world most absolutely i"mune
from foreign attack. But the statesmen
who find congenisl occupation In the
twisting of the British lions tail, In tor
menting the young King of Spain and
in swapping their fingers at the slant
eyed barbarians of Japan will undoubt.
eddy succeed in providing us with host
of foreign enemies, and the day may
come when we shall be obliged to be-
come a nation armed to the teeth, and
with fleets on both oceans. each of suf-
fcient strength to fight three or more
of the powers of Asia and Europe COM
bined. Perhaps we might lick all Gre
ation," but it would be a pretty tough
Job.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07
Cen. HarriSon's Book.

The Indianapolis Journal prints this in
teresting story concerning ex-prssident
Harris, MS forthcoming book q, neral Har
rison has just completed the revision of bis
articles which have appeared in the Ladies'
Home journal, making extended mites and
additions 10 them. There is 81 l;tllo story
In connection with both articles and p,bli.
cation. When arrangements for the artl-
Giles was made vito Gen, Harrison, by Ed.
ward W. BOX, editor Of the ladies Home
journal, the Gen raj was paid for then, " illl
the Lndel standing that when they were pu,
ihto book form the magazine was to sha,e
the royalties accruing theletrom. Mr.. Io>
however. Of his own accord. gem rously re-
leased Gen, Harrison from paying him any
royalty, for the reason, as he states, that by
the publication OF the articles by uen. Har-
reson the subscription list ofhis magazine
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

A recent letter from Congressman
: )arkman states that progress Is being
made toward the cons ruction of tile
new road In the Governmentreservation
at Pensacola, from the Navy Yard to
the National Ccmetary. for which an
appropriation of $40 600 was recently
made by congress. Mr.. sparkman says
"After looking into the matter care
fully. the Assistant Secretary promised
me that the work would b: commenced
within very short while, He stated
that a survey of the route had been made
several years ago; that it was unreces-
sary to go over this work again and
that unless there were some difficulties
in the way he could have the WORK COM
menced within few weeks, and before
the summer was over, so that the road
would be completed before the winter
should have begun. think there will
be no trouble now about be- inning aud
pushing the work through.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07
Goes in and CumeS Out.

The Chicago Tribune is one If the Re.
publican papers which scores the Ding
ley tariff Wnea the general schemes
of the bill was first made public, Tue
Tribune warned the Republicans IN con-
gress that the passage of any such bill
woull be disastrous TO their party. After
that declaration the bill was IN ode much
more odious than 1t was at first, its
greatest ihfamy having been added In
the sugar schedule. which demonstrates
more fully than ever before the suhsef-
viency of IA majority Of the senate to the
sugar trust,
The Tribune continues to rasp the bin
and those who are responsible for its
enormities. 1t warns the farmers Of the
west that the tax on hides which was
nut on a. a concession to them will prov
an expensive delusioE. While it may In
crease to some extent. the price IF the
hides they sell, 1t will add so much To
the cost OF shoes, harness, etc., that the
small sellers of hides will get the worst
end If the bargain.
This Is undoubtedly true, aud it will
not take long 10 convince the farmers OF
the ia t. As the Tribune says, for ever,
dollar that goes into the farmers porke'
because -, the higher price of hides
more than u dollar viii come cut to pay
for the articles of leather he must buy
Atlanta journal.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

was enlarged many thousands. The profits
to the Ladies' Home Journal we're more
than the publish RS anticipated. and in view
Of this Mr.. Box ! SKIS nothing furtier Gen.
Harrison placed the disposition Of his book
in Mr.. Books hads. The best offer came to
the editor from the scribncrs, AID to them
Mr.. BOX gave the book for his distinguished
contributor. General Hdrrison's revision
Of the book has ,ust been completed and the
volume will appear III the autumn
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

Hon W. d, Chipley's corn fair at Pen
sacoli last week was grand success
and demonstrated very clearly that corn
is king in West Florida. Pensacola was
crowded with people and all were sur
prised beyond expression. This Is an
other evidence If what that grand man
Hon. W.D. Chipley, is doing for FlOr,-
da. He Is undoubtedly FlOrida's great
est benefactor and your people will all
yet realize this Cact.-South Florida Sen
tinrl,
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

The cotton mills of New England are clos
ne in spite OF the new tariff. The unpIeas'
ant announcements of shnt.downs during
August represent the logical results OF the
prevailing low prices of cotton goods. The
capacity for manufacturing cotton, under
the stimulus Of lariff bounties, has out.run
the capacity for consuming the manufact-
ured product add the remedy is restric-
ton OF production-an old story, this, In
tariff history.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

An exchange saws the greatest col
,ection OF postage stamps in Florida Is
the possession OF y. G. Davenport, the
photographer, of Gainesville. He has
3,4O0, no two of which are alike. They
comprise different issues of nearly every
county Oh the globe. MIR, Davenport
could sell the collection for good sum
of money, but says he would not part
with item.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

Nineteen neg,oes belonging to the
Sons Of Veterans, negro military CON-
pany. were arranged In the Criminal
Court at Key West, few days ago, on
the charge of belonging to an unlawful
organization Judge Bethel imposed Il
fine Oslo and cost on each, or the al
tentative of six months sljourn In the
county jail.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

Every steamer leaving the fac'hc cost
for Alaska Is crowded with passengers
going to that country to make eheir fort
uues Ia the gold fields OF the IA londkye'
the demand for transportation Is much
greater than can be supplied.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

Judge Maxwell decided the quo warran'
10 proceedings last week 10 favor OF the
state Board of II attn. and abolIshlhg the
Escamba county board. The point was
raised that the late law abolishing the coun
y board and transferring its lower to the
State board was invalid.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

The completion Of the moster h. q "
grain elevator, at Pensacola VIII oe ~"
event as impo, tant in its line, as was 'ne
Corn Fair. and will be worthy OF a ce'-
eLration. The BANNtR suggests that
IN. event be appropriately ce'eDrs'eu
and that the matter be started In time to
have all arrangements complete.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07
letter, salt.Rheum and Eczema.

The Intense Itching and smarting Incl.
dent to these diseases is instantly allayed
10y applying Chamberlain 3 Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. II
is equally efficient for itching piles and
u .favorite remedy for sore nipples :
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07


The amendments to the Federal civil
service rules announced last week show
that either public sentiment or the AL
tics Of the mob of place hunters, con-
WINGED the President Of the unwisdOm
of u step backward which was some
time since announced had been determ-
ined on, 1t is true he has opened a few
places to direct appointments, but these
are, however, Of such character that
prudence Will compel TIE heads OF de-
partments to Ali thcnr with competent
men. On the other hand he has broughs
under the rules sixty-fve additional
custUm-hnuses. and has extended to the
ahole service that wholesome RUE of
Postmaster-General Bis.ell uadcr which
no employee OF the Government can be
supplantHd, except upon charges In
writing and after fair hearing. Mr..
Mckinley has doEe well In disapp int
ing the clanlOrous spoilsmen of his par
ty; and In so doing he has proven him
self no mere fair. weather friend t. the
civil service reform.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-08-07

because the weather happens
TO be warm. If you have a
weak throat, a slight hacking
cough, or some troubls with
the bronchial tubes. summer is
the best time to get rid OF 1t.
II you are losing flesh there is
all the more need Of attention.
Weakness about the chest and
thinne5s should never SO to-
gether. One greatly increases
the danger OF tine other. Heal
the throat, cure the cough, and
strengthen the whole system
now, Keep taking Scott
Emulsion all summer.
For sAis by all drs.ssts At soc and s,.s>