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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-07-02
Changing New EngIand,s C,m,,.

For generations the people of New
england have possessed their souls in.
patience and waited for that gradu-
al improvement of climate to be
brought about which was implied
in the oft-repeated remark that the
winters were getting shorter and
less cold. Winter, however, con-
tinues its old habit of lingering so long
in the lap of spring as to benumb the
limbs of the sprightly youngster. The
ingenuity of a Boston mind, however, is
now attacking the problem of repress-
ing the season of snow within its proper
bounds of three months, and restrain
ing it from spreading itself promiscu-
ously over about six months. The plan
is to fence off the chill arctic current
by building gigantic dam across the
Straights of Belle Isle. 1t is suggested
that railroad could be run along this
dam to ST. Johns, and that the trip to
Europe could be thus shortened to 1900
miles by water. IT is question just
how New England will receive this prop
osition of Mr.. Hammond, of Boston
New England is conservative, and might
perhaps view with suspicion more rap
id amelioration of climate than it is ac-
customed to. Ephraim is joined to his
idols, even though they are snow men
in ice palaceS-N Y Tribune
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-07-02
THE POTOMAC BASS.
Said by Good Judges to BE the Gam
lest of Fishes.

lest OF F1SheS.
This fish is a wonder Seldom eX-
ceeding five pounds in weight, nothing
gamier is to be found in the waters of
the earth. No mountain trout or pike
or pickerel or salmon or Ouananlche,
pound for pound, is his equal. To an
Unsuitable appetite and the predatory
instinct of the eagle ne joins super
natural strength and activity and the
temper of the devil. Firmly fastened
at the end of strong smell and 60 feet
of line, he will leap two yards into the
air and shake bis head like a dog in
the effort to disengage himself. There
is no trick known to finny tribes that be
will not practice. He darts under the
boat with a wicked rush and shows his
knowledge of the frailty of the tackle.
He will circle round and round snag
until the line is hopelessly involved.
He will sink like stone to the bottom
and lie there like log. Lifted to the
surface by main strength, he is off
with the speed of light straightaway as
the crow flies until the reel buzzes like
bee and the thumb pressed upon it
puFnS as III the manu- n6lu Il live coal.
! Sometimes he will keep going until the
strands part with snap and he flashes
on up the river with 200 feet of costly
silk trailing behind him. When seem
ingly exhausted he is reeled in and lies
sluggish, defeated mass within yard
of the boat, his gills opening and shut
ting rapidly. The triumphant sports
man leans forward with the dip net,
when with whirl and lunge and u
mOmentary fash of his silvery sides he
is away, and another half hour of in
tense struggle begins. 1t needs quick
hand, cool brain, wrist of steel and
the patience OF Griselda to capture the
Small-mouthed bass when he is at his
best and bent on business.
The history of his introduction to the
Potomac is peculiar. A quarter of
century ago he was unknown to these
waters. AT that time a farmer with
sportsman's blood in him imported
some of the young and put them in his
fish pond, which was near the river.
Two years after, when the fry had at
tanned a respectable size, one of the
freshetS which this country is noted
for overf1owed the pond, broke down it's
walls and swept its contents into the
river. So pugnacious is the bass that
in the time since elapsed it has utterly
exterminated its large-mouthed kins-
men, which before was plentiful, and
all other fishes common to the stream,
except minnows, which are too numer-
Gus, and a small perch. which escoDes
by keeping close to the banks, where
there is not enough water for it's heavy
draught enemy. Even the dread pike
has found his match.-Chicago Times
Herald.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-07-02
Best He UouIdDn.

The prisoners dock is not a situa-
ton favorable to repartee. But on one
occasion the accused undoubtedly
scored.
Why did you manufacture this bad
money!" the magistrate said, sternly.
Cos couldn't turn out no better"
replied the counterfeiter.-Tit-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-07-02

Hudson where the cowboys and skin
ners roamed at will, stood on the porch
of her pleasant little home.
She was half surrounded by vines
that failed to conceal her trim
figure, the effect of which was height
ened by the neat garb she wore. In one
hand she held letter she had just read
for the fourth time, and as she lifted
her eyes she beheld man at the edge
of the porch.
. Uhis man, person whom the girl
suId trust had just delivered the mis-
sise, and Hwlnle rea3inS 1T Betty had
become bb1ivious to his presence.
cts bad news, Peter" said she, adj
vancing a step and looking down into
the mans face.
Miss Betty?"
THAT is not exactly it. 1t wasn't
much of a battle, Nolan writes
The man interrupted the reading
with sudden exclamation.
''The letter is from Capt. Nolan,
then?"
Eyes, and he is prisoner in New
York.
That's bad. / know how he will
chafe in confinement, for he wasn't
born to rust out behind stone walls.
But when they exchange him"
That's just the difficulty, Peter.
When they exchange him! You may
well say that. They will not exchange
Nolan for an officer inferior in rank.
They never do that, you know, Peter"
81 might have thought of that" an
swered the man, flushing a little. II
suppose a rescue is out of the ques-
ton
entirely So" said the girl. "Nolan
writes that he is fairly treated, but he
wants his liberty. You say the letter
was delivered to you at the secret out
post?'
eyes. 1 did not ask from whom it
was, but obeyed orders and brought it
direct to you"
"For which you have my thanks,
Peter, and l will see that you are fully
paid in the future"
In a few moments the patriotic girl
was left alone, and after another read
ing of the letter, which told how the
writer, Capt. Nolan James, a youthful
officer in the continental army, had been
captured by a detachment of British
troops and conveyed to New York,
then in possession of the enemy. The
letter seemed to crumple in her reso-
Lutte hand, and when she entered the
house she flung it upon the table and
picked up another letter lying there.
Unfolding this one she glanced over
the lines which traced in a bold mascu-
line hand ran as follows:
capt. Basil Lee. of the royal forces
begs leave to accept Miss Betty Logan's
Invitation to dine with her Tuesday and
will be promptly on hand. Wishing his
fair hostess health and happiness. he
signs himself her ardent friend,
CAPT. BASIL LEE.
Fourth Dragons,
New York, July 2. $780,
A faint smile appeared at Betty's
mouth as she perused the acceptance
and placed it beside the one from her
patriotic lover.
Capt. Lee had met her during one OF
the many incursions made by the royal
dragons along the Hudson, and
though an enemy to American freedom
& the girl had found him an agreeable
n visitor. Ignorant of Capt. James mis-.
81 fortune, she invited the British officer
to dine with her on the Fourth, as she
lived almost alone in the old home
stead, her parents having died short
time prior to the beginning of hostili.
Aes.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-07-02

L was the Sd of
July and Betty
Logan, known to
many as the Belle
of tn e Neutral
Ground, that de-
batable strip of
country along the
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
Magnificent Ministries

The cate for Barlow Bros. Mag,
Eificert Ministries at the opera
house is definitely. fixed for Friday,
Feb. 5th. This organization is
without exception, the finest of the
kind now travelling. 1t is espec-
tally efficient in the comedy ele-
ment, but its superiority musically
has gained for the organization the
title Of "magnifcent." It contains
nearly score Of excellent vocal
lists, many ct the voices being phe-
nomenaI, while its orchestra is un-
doubtedlY the best ever seen with
a minstrel company. The feature
this season is the next President
Of minstrelsy, Harry Ward"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
Electric BitterS.

Electric Bitters is 4 medicine
suited fer any season. but perhaps
more generally needed when the
languid, exhausted cling prevails,
when the LIVER is torpid and slug
gish and the need cf a tonic and
Alternative is felt. A prompt use
of this medicine has often averted
long and perhaps fatal bilious fe-
vers, No medicine will act more
surely in counteracting and freeing
the system from the malarial poi
son. Headache, indigestion, con-
stipation, dizziness yield to Fec
trio B!tters. 5oc. and 81 per bot
tie at +. c. Alworth & Co.'S drug
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
Distinguished Visitors.

Mr.. Edward L. South, OF Media,
P5., a memberof the firm Of r, D
Wood & Co., Of Philadelphia,
among the largest cigar rnanufac-
tories CT the country, has been q
visitor here for the past two week..
He ard his wife are guests Of The
St. D=nis. His mission here is
recres tior, rest ard observation
He is very much intere sted in re-
cent developments here in the
growing of Cuban cigar leaf and is
highly pleased with the climate
and quality of our soil. He visit, d
what is left Of MaIti City and
thinks with proper push ard enter
prise We could have one Or two of
the large factories in cpeI alton.
They expect 10 depart fer Silver
Springs On Thursday where they
will board the Ocklawlha stcame r
bour d for the east coast, where
they will speed some time before
leaving for their northern home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
Stands at the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading drug
gist Of Shreveport, La, says: "Dr.
Kings New Discovery is the only
thing that cures my cough, and it
is the best seller l have" J. F.
Campbell, merchant OF Stafford,
Ariz writes: CDR. Kings New
Discovery is al that is claimed for
it; it never fails, and is sure cure
for consumption, coughs and colds.
l cannot say enough for its mer-
its" DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds
is not an experiment. It has been
tried for a quarter of a century,
and today stands at the head. 1t
never disapPoints. Free trial bot
ties a: F. c. Alworth & Co.'S drug
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
Stop the Calamity HoW'sTs

A Baltina 1re business man who
has been travelling in Florida,
says that while he was in that
state be met a number of capital
lists from all paris Of the country
looking for opportunities for profit
abe investments. Most of them
had an eye on the pineapple busi-
ness, The pineappie craze has
full sway in Florida now" says
he. "It has superseded the or
ange boom. Land Ia the southern
part Of the late blow tie frost
line has advanced in value more
than 10 per cent. since the great
freez. of severa! years ago. Pine
apple raising, it is claimed, is
mere profitable than raising or
aBges." Florida is full of "good
things" in the way Of investments,
and the capitalists will find them
and bring barrels of money into
the state if the calamity howlers
will keep quiet and rot scare them
away.-Savanpah News.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
A Collection Of Celebrities.

There is probably no other pub
lication in America SO successful
as the Youths Companion in Sc
curing the services Of famous men
and women. Think what collect
ion this is, for single year: Ian
Maclaren, Rudyard Kipljng, Step
hen Crane, Andrew Carnegie, Hon.
Theodore Roosevelt, DR.. Lyman
Abbott, Madame lillian Noreica
Hon. CaII Schurz, Charles Duley
Warner, Mrs. Burton HARRISON, DR..
Edward Everett Hale, the daughter
Of LoDgfellow, the son of Emerson,
three members of President Cleve-
lands's Cabinet, a United States
Senator, the Speaker of the house
Of Representatives and half hund-
red other men and women equally
we'll known. The value CT such a
list Of writer's lies in the fact that
each describes or discusses the
work he is identified with-the
work that has made him famous.
An Illustrated Prospectus viii
be sent free to those who address
Tie Youths Companion
2o5 Columbus Ave,
PoSton, Mass.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
$lOO Reward $tOO.

The readers of this paper will BE-
pleased 10 learn that there is at
| -ast one dreaded disease that sci
ence has been abe 20 cure in all
IS stages, and that is Catarh.
Halls Catarrh Cure S the only
positive cure known TO the medi-
Cal fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatm ent. Halls
Catsrrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucuous surfaces Of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the
constitution aud assisting nature
in doing It's work The proprie-
tors have SO much faith in its cur
ative powers, and they cffer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that
it fails to cure. Send for list cf
testimonials. Address,
+. J. CHENEY & Co,
Toledo, 0.
H3@So.d by druggists, 7sc.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01

The Racket, lamps, Is and
2oc; mirrors, zoe, CSC, 3oc, 4oc, SO
ana Csc; handkerchiefs 3 for Joc;
mems drawers, I6c; coffee mills
2oc; slop buckets, 80 and $50;
tumblers 8 for 2oc; table plates &C;
china PIE plates, &c; china oatmeal
dishes, 0c;- china cup and saucer
Ioc; large yeilowware, p aud 25c;
glassware, 5 and I3c; II lead pencils
q cents.
Murray Jarrett, who has charge
of the construction q the Silver
Springs road, was thrown rem q
hand car Saturday ard hurt his
leg very severely.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
Contentment

The Isle Of Contentment re view from afar,
And it dezzles dur eyes Ike a beautiful star;
A region which thousands gaze wistfu1lv at,
And would dwell there If It wasn't for this or fer
that
The lord in his palace, the cctter obscure,
The high and the lowly, the rich and the poor,
Are all discontented, whate'er be the case,
Because they are not in some other mans place.
In youth, how We long for mature years of ren;
In age, how we sigh for our childhood again;
Wherever our station, whatever our lot,
We miss countless blessings for JOYS we have not.
SO If you would get the most good from your life
Ard find the most joy in its furry and strife,
Don't hunt for each thorn by yoar pathway that
grows,
But gather each rose, dear; rra7 don't miss rose
Henry Reed Conant
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
STATE TREASURER
c. 3. COLLINS MAKES A STATE
MENT III REFERENCE TO TIE
STATE FUNDS IN THE
MERCHANTS
BANK.
To the Pc0bAc Of Nor1Aa:

The unfortunate failure of the
Merchants National bank at
Ocala has involved the state treas
urer in the sum Of $4,000, for
which he has certain securities,
ample in amount but Of uncertain
value. The money so tied up is a
part Ct what is termed the wax
certificate fund.-" which belongs to
the counties and the state in near
lY equal proportion, and was kept
in Ocala for quarterly Distribution.
This money never appears il the
state treasurer's report for the
rea SCI that it does not belong to
the treasury until a division is
made, when the states portion is
placed In the general revenue, aQd
the balance rcmitted to the coun-
ties direct. The misfortune
which has come upon me is such
as might have happened at any
time during the last fifteen years,
and such as has happened to
nearly every state in the north
was during recent years.
When I came into Office | found
over $4,000 Of state money in
the bank at Ocala, and I have
kept about that average ever
since. IF did wrong it WIS an
error Of judgment, and the error
is mine. About eight-tcnths of
the money for tax certificates
comes from eastern ard southern
Florida, and kept the fund at a
convenient place for distribution.
My long illness during the months
Of June, July and Angus: absolute
ly disqualified ne fer attending to
the duties Of my office, and the
very large influx of tax certificate
money during July and August
caused my balance in the bank TO
increase to nearly $4,000. When
1 recovered my strength I found
that the bank was in such cordi-
tion that | could not draw the
money except in small sums. The
officials of the bank were making
every effort that men could make
to stem the downward current,
and I always trusted that they
would succeed, but the effects of
the great freeze were too far
reaching, and the crash came.
In conclusion, I must beg the
people to bear with me, and I
shall bend every energy TO the So
luton of the trouble.
Very respectfully,
6. 3. COLLINS
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01

--latest md correct style Of
ladies shoes at RheiDaur's dry
goods house.
To Cure a Cold in One Day
take Laxative Bromo- QuiIlne
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money If it fails to cure. 25c.
The Aati-MoEop7ly Drug
Store has a c2nCIe'e llac cf sur
gical appliances, trusses. ht qua.
anteed. Hard II bier of elastic.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-01
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Joe Lucious is quite ii.

Nuts and raisins at Gerig's.
Mrs. Acosta, at the ST. Depis,
is Ill Of pneumonia.
Silver Churn Butterine at Ed
ward Bros.
Capt. A. E Willard of Homc-
sassa is in town.
The Racket-25oo tocth-picks
only sc.
Mrs. c. D. Massey is qaitc i'll
with cold.
The Rackct-Look cut fol
Valentines next week.
The county commissioners are
in session today.
Laxative Bromo Quinine, for
colds at the Anti-Monopoly Drug
Store.
Major Lowell Ct LSesbarg is in
town.
-Martinot's French Bakery for
best bread aud cake. Free deliv-
cry. Leave your orders.
Rev. /. W. Ogle preached two
miles east of town yesterday.
Leave your orders tor fresh
bread and rolls at the Crescent
Bakery.
Z. L. Ley has four members of
his family down with the grippe.
Imported crepe or crink'ed
tissue paper, solid co!ors, at the
Anti-Monopoly Drug Store.
J. H. Dear, the ice mar, is quite
III.
School tablet s, note books and
composition books at TIE Anti
Monopoly Drug Store.
Hear ali the new songs at Bal
low Bros. Minstrels, Friday rig' t,
Mote books and Composition
books at the Anti-Monopoly drug
store. 5 cents each.
Have you a private furnished
room to rent? An ad in our cent
word column will fl it.
An epidemic cf barn burning is
going the rounds of Marion coun-
ty. We learn of seven OF eight
recsntly burned.
r. Z. Yonge has gone TO Fort
Myers TO attend the bedside cf his
daughter, Mrs. O.to Mente, who is
seriously ii.
J. A. Due and wife left Satur-
day night for Washington, D. c.,
where Mr.. Due has position as
stenogrpher in the Fish Commis-
sion.
Don't worry about your health.
Keep your blood pure by taking
Hoods Sarsaparil!a and you need
not fear the grip, colds, bronchitis,
pneumonia or typhoid fever.
The revival services at the Bap-
tist church will begin tomorrow
evening at 7:3o. Rev. Oates will
be assisted by Rev. ]. J. Persons,
pastor of the Jacksonville Baptist
church.
Mrs. w. II. Bryan ard two
children, ard mother, Mrs. Jen-
kins, OF Kansas City, are gussts
of The ST. Denis. Mrs. Bryan's
husbands a prominent banker Of
Kansas City, and thinks of open
ing business IN Oca!a.
Frank 2. Gadson, manager Of
the Ocala Bazaar store, has been
appointtd the special agent in
this city Of Ch2r,es broadway
Rouss, the great New YORK rner-
chant. He not only has the sale
Of all his goods III this city but is
empowered to make al collections
and settlements.
The Woman's Parsonage and
Home Mission Society will hold
is regular monthly meeting to-
morrow, Feb. 2nd, in the lecture
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-11-19

Percy-I wonder why we say that
love is'bhnd:
Gerald-Because we SO often see
pretty girl fall in love with some
other man.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-11-19
CASTo7IA.
cAsToRIA.
TIE fac # an
Eul!e IN "VH-A every
signature ATZNEZ<h/ wrapper.

al M" said the cheerfulidiot "llere
is a clothing firm advertising their
beet boys suit at $3.50"
"Well, what of it," asked the irrita
BILE boarder.
ooh, not much. Bot l doubt if any
body's best girl ever wore d suit that
cheap"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-11-19
CASTORlA
For Infants and Children.
The he- n
"; =: !; ZzzZzzzzw ! IS: &

\ maid with a duster,
Once made great bluster,
Adjusting bust in the hall;
And when it was busted,
The bust it was busted,
And the bust now is dust,
That is all.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-07-10

The experimental shipment Of pig
iron from Alabama to England q
couple of years ago proved successful
beyond even the hope of the origina-
tors Of the scheme. Now, there is an
actual scarcity Of steamer roo for
shipping of the Alabama iron sold for
export, declares the New York Times.
So much cheaper can the pig be made
in Alabama thagein England. that
English oapitaliS interested in iron
production ars planning to invade
Alabama and conduct iron works there.
A leading iron producer in England
recently told a writer for the Manu-
facturers' Record that this step was an
absolute necessity if England expected
to retain control Of the iron markets
Of the world.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-07-10
SulENT;FlC AND INDUSTRIAL,

About twenty-five acres Of land are
.n necessary to s"1koF' one man on flesh
At the present ra1a of increase, the
poNlletion Of ths earth Will double
itseyss 260 yearI
The Dfs,--@ an ant is larger in
proportion to its size THAN that OF
any other known creature.
There are three times as many aus
c'es in the tail Of n dog as there are in
the human hand and wrist"
Silk that has been weighted with
metallic salts can be detected by the
use of X-rays. The pure silk throws
no shadow; the adulterated silk dcesf
A series of Investigations recenNsS
completed by railroad experts shows
that the average life OF az iron rail is
sixteen years, and that Of Il steel rail
forty years.
A German naturalist has %curiously
developed the ''scareerow" idea. The
dragon fly is a deadly enemy of the
mosquito, and the naturalist has found
by many experiments that the dried
bodies of q few dragon flies suspended
by threads around q bed keep the
mosquitoes at a distance.
A mine Of graphite OF remarkable
purity has been discovered about five
miles south of the town Of Coon Rap
ids, in Carroll County, Iowa. The
vein is said TO be fourteen inches in
thickness. The value of the discovery
can be estimated when it is recol-
lected that pure graphite sells for $50
o ton.
An improved railway car truck is
constructed largely of pressed steel.
The weight is carried on springs over
the axle boxes, thus reducing dead
weight, and the ends are united trans
versely, thus making one side assist the
other in resisting shocks and affording
means to secure the brakes to the out
side of the wheels, where they can be
easily inspected, applied or removed.
ABaltimore(Md. imam who demanded
$1,000 from q street railroad company
as damages for the alleged breaking
of his arm was offered 500 as a COM
promise, and refused it, and was then
subjected to the test of the X-ray,
which showed that his heavily band
aged arm was not broken and never
had been. Then he offered to settle
for $25, but the company was ne
longer in a compromising mood. n
Apractical use for asbestos has h1en
devisedb by a Yankee, who has conFerted
it into shoes for the use of workmen
in foundries and smelling works. In
the intense heat of these factories
ordinary leather hob-nailea shoes,
such as are generally worn, last but
two or three weeks. Shoes Of asbestos
are not affected by the heat, and seem
practically indestructible. The won.
der is that the availability of the ma.
terial had not previously suggested
itself to anyone.