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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-11-29
Eureka Springs. Ark

EHid intends TO set her CRAFTS for the
penitentiary II one is ordered BY the
legislature this winter,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-11-29

Choice 800 Fancy Feathers taken from the birds last nests to ado the
worth from 75c S15Ochoiee Tuesday Wednesday
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
SCROFULA
1t is Foul 6!o0d's Advertise.
.aert
But 1t is Soon Cured by Hoods
SarSapaYiIia.

Yes, Scrotuia, itanytAing, may be called
the advertisement % io.,l blood. l. is the
scourge Of the world offensive, painful,
facilitating, stubborn and well nigh
unendura bic.
Outward applications do not cure, they
only drive the difficulty to new quarters.
Emollients may palliate, they cannot
abolish the evil. There is but one sure
way out, and that is to eliminate the
faint from the blood.
There i one remedy that can effect this,
and it il the only one that, 50 far as We
know, has almost invariably succeeded -
even where the system has Laen poisoned
by long years Of faint, and tnc ravages to
be repaired ere tremendous. That remedy
is Hoods Sera1ra~l:Ia. Read this:
"My daughter vas afflicted with i'm
pure blood. There were running sores
all over her body and they caused her
much suffering. We tried medicines that
were recommended as blood purifiers,
but could not sec that they did any good.
4 friend told me about Hoods Sarsapa-
rilIa and l began giving the girl his med
icine. The result was hat she was per-
fectIy cured after taking a few bottles.
She has lad no symptoms Of scrOtula
sores since that time" MARIETTA Nj.
SMITn, South MiddiebOro, Mass.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
A POPULAR MISTAKE
Regarding Remedies for Dyspepsia
and Indigestion

The national disease OF Aneri-
cans * indigestion or in it's chron-
ic form, dySprp>iA, and for the
very rca son that il is 50 common
many people neglect taking prop
er treatment for " hat they con-
slider triiliDg stomach trouble,
when as a matter OF fact, indi-
gestion lays the foundation for
many incurdblc diseases. No
person with a vigorous, healthy
stomach Will fall q victim TO con-
sumption. Many kidney diseases
and heart troubles date their be-
ginning from poor digestion; thin,
nervous people are really so be-
cause their stomachs are out Of
gear; weary, Ianguid, faded out
women owe their condition TO I'M
perfect indigestion.
When nearly every person you
meet is afflicted with weak digeS-
ton it IS not surprising that near
IS every secret patent medicine
on the market claims to be cure
for dyspepsia, IS well as n score
Of other troubles, when in fact,
as DR. Wcrthier says, there is
bit one genuine dyspepsia cure
which IS perfectly safe and re-
liable, and moreover, this remedy
is not patent medicine, but it is
q scientific cOmbin alton Of pure
pcpsin Gree from animal matter),
vegetable essences, fruit salts
and bismuth. L. is sold by drug
GiStS uudor the name OF Stulrt's
Dyspepsia Tablets. No eXtrav-
agant claims are made for them,
but for indigestion Or any Stom-
ach trouble, Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets are far ahead Of any
remedy yet discovered. They
act On the food eaten. no dirting
Is necessary, simply cat all the
wholesome food You want and
these tablets will digest it, \
cure results, because all The stom-
ach needs is rest, which Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets give by doing
tn, work OF digestion.
Druggists sell these tablets at
50cts. per package. Circulars
and testimonials sent free by ad-
dressing +. \. Stuart Co,
Marshal, Mich.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
The President at Atlanta

The reception Of the President
and his party at Atlanta, Dec.
! , and II, was IL memorable one.
Immense crowds came to see
them and the Presidents speech
before the Georgia Legislature,
struck Il responsive chord, which
awO!Ie the widest enthusiasm,
when he said the general govern
mcnt should assist in taking care
Of the graves of the Confederate
soldiers. He said:
"The time has now come, IN
the evolution of sentiment and
feeling under the providence Of
God, when, in the spirit Of fra
tCrnlty, we should share with
you in the care Of the graves Of
the Confederate soldiers"
The military and civic parade
was the greatest pageant i'll the
history Of the city. General
Wheeler commanded five hun
dred Confederate veterans. The
guard Of honor consisted of a
hundred Of his old cavalrymen.
The civic parade Of 10000 school
children and 400 carriages was a
grand sight. General Wheeler
rode the fine bloodcd horse pre-
scented 20 MIN by his Alabama
friend.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16

Soothing, healing, cleaning,
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve is
the lmplacable enemy Of sores,
burns and wounds. 1t never fails
to cure Piles. You may rely
upon it. Autobiography drug
store.
Cherry Expectorant cures
coughs, colds, etc. For sale
only by Glrrott and Gerig, Post
office drug store.
When YOU are ready to take
up your plants for the winter you
VII find 4 Jardinicre, just what
you want, at the Autobiography
dug store.
Compound Dyspepsia Tab
lets, the best remedy for sour
stomach, dyspepsia and indi@es-
ton. One dozen for ) cents.
Try them and BE- convinced. Tyd-
tnGs & TO.
-Ar'v crop nuts, English wal
nuts, p"cans, BraZiis and almonds;
also seeded rai>iuS. London lay
e!S, currautS. pruncs and candied
orange, l"mon Hmd citron peel 1t
IsfrIcnr- Isr1r:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
BuckieH's Arnica Salye

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
banda, chilblains. corns. and all
SKIN cruptlons, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. It
Is guaranteed TO give perfect sat
isfaction or money refunded
Price 25c. per box. For sale by
Garrett 4 Gerig.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
BlitchtOn

Died at Fantvllle. Wednesday.
Dec. :, 1898, Mr.. Allen Dixon.
He was quietly laid 10 rest in the
Fellowship cemetery.
Rev. j. G.. Porter, of Ocala,
preached an excellent sermon AT
this place Sunday, Dec. !, TO a
full house.
j. i. Lancaster, of Ocala, was
at this place few days ago.
ii. l.. Armstrong, who has
been quite sick, is reported bet
ter.
Born tn Mr.. and Mrs. Z. NJ.
HAYNES, Monday, Dec. 5, lS9S, a
fine boy.
NJ. l.. Armstrong has added a
new show case TO his counter and
has it Wei filed with the choicest
candy that can be had.
The FIRST heavy frost occurred
Tuesday and Wednesday OF last
week. 1t did some damage TO
the vegetables and cane.
;. +. Brooks has had his store
raised and enclosed and Will soon
have it filled with a stock of
goods.
George Stephens new house is
nearing completion and he ex-
poets TO move in before Christ
mas.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16

. D D Cures to stay cured
Odd. Scrofula, tarrh,
Rheumatism, all skin and blood
diseases, from the smallest PIN
pie to the fDulrst ulcer. 81. per
large bottle, ) for s. 80, at drug
glsts, or sent on receipt of price,
express paid, by Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
DOLLS! D0LLSM DoLLSH!
Santa Claus is Here at Last

The New Racket and Bargain
Store next door to PcNser's store
has on exhibition 81 dozen dolls
besides III kinds Of fancy glass
and china ware, toys and novel
ties Of all kinds. 1t is truly Santa
Claus headquarters. We have
also a complete line of glass and
tin ware and house and kitchen
furnishing goods, at prices to
suit the hard tunes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
An Acceptable Xmas Present for 81

One hundred engraved visiting
cards in fashionable style is a
most ac:cptIb!@ present for either
ladies or gentlemen.
We furnish these (namc only
for one dollarand prepay postage.
Work done in our own factory
here; no delay.
Send Tor samples OF cards or
wedding invitv tiouS.
j. II. Stevens Il Bro Jewellers
and Engrlv"rS, II Whitehall St.,
Atlanta.
Dress goods, latest styles
and sIecialties at RneInauer &
Co.'S.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
A Big Success

ing by the ladi.S If 81. Cdth1r-
ines Guild W., very ~ucco'sful,
both from a financial and social
pOint Of view.
Socially, the f1lr was largely
attended and very much enjoyed.
and financially, there were So
taken ia, at least So of which is
net.
The ladies had doll table, on
which were arranged many beau
tifol dolls, very lastly and pref
tily dressed by the deft fingers
Of the ladies
The table Of fancy work was
revelation in its line, and dis
/ played there were all manner of
pretty and useful articles that
the ferliClnc mird can conceive
Of, The thTong OF eager admir-
ers and purchasers was constant
| ~ gathered around this table.
Then there was the grab
bag" in which were hundreds Of
little arCicles priced ) cents each.
The children took charge Of the
bag and many shouts OF 10y
greeted the piuageS OIL the little
/ I1''i:o9 INTO 'he spacious mouth OF
Us Ia 9'|i'ouS oVpth"' Inc Gag
"'oh ! c0h'hlh nan enough art!-
c'e9- L"o TUE i'H1 lar oFAr thiS
Ii O''o" ""d i'i 1Fioe COURTEOUS
supply.
Ihfc was lemonade Tor sale
ana pretty oor4n"ts were sold ny
the h''!e m'Ss'@' while up stairs
tb" EldlcS dispensed cheer 70 the
Eu"StS IN the form Ot aromatic
Gu: cclate, CO Ice, sandwiches,
c. ~ ana o'h"i dc'icaclcS.
\ hiz5 cake vas sold by Chance,
=. purchaser; Of thH numbers
guessing at he weight. Lee
C:'N was Inc t"cky one, ms guess
h'..E@ hihc pounds ana thirteen
o.f''rtS.
| D'ncin& Wa| also feature,
| IL gentlemen paying 1or the
p 'HI"&".
be M2trOg o!lt1n Orchestra
| : - ;'''l' !" ,oe" services Ire"
: Il ''""' vi 40 an" as curse"
: ~ ''!,'''' music ''''S' ''''''
'',,9ooi I M : ''f'l''>Ol' 'i'yto
- 'I' u ''''''N
''7h\ it''''. ut" a. voc very
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16

Mail for Chattertor should
now be sent to Anita, the Chat
terton post office having been dis
cOntinucd.-Dunnellon Citizen.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16

beginning Dec. Gth, the Il. G.. *
j. railroad will operate 4 through
sleeper from Jacksonville 10 Kan
sas Gay. Passengers from Ocaia
should leave ut 1915 p. m.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
Senator Pasc0's Activity

Washington, Dec. 15.-Scna-
tor Pasc0 secured the passage by
the Senate on Thursday of the
bill for the relief Of homestead
settlers in Florida, which is Of
considerable local Importance.
The measure provides that any
qualified homestead claimant who
was in good faith actually occupy
ing o homestead claim under the
laws Of the United States in tie
State Of Florida in the month Of
September, 1896, and who was
compelled to abandon bis HON"
on account Of thA great storm
which passed over Florida in that
year, may within one year from
the passage 70 the act return to
such homestead claim and proceed
to perfect his title thereto as
though the absence th0refrom had
not occurred. The Florida mem
bcrs of the House will use every
effort TO have it passed and be-
come 4 law
Hon. W. X. Xewad>lj, member
of the legislature from Marion
county, and one of the leading
and most successful lawyers of
Ocala, who is a delegate TO the
Methodist Conference, was a well
come visitor to the Sun office
yesterday. Mr. Iewadski is q
genial, alTablc gentleman and we
are always glad to see him.
Gainesville Sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16

tets next 10 YOU auu don /
S,.catch ribbed wool underwear,
Il the closing out sale at }. j.
@.NIo,,7,.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
READ THIS

Waterford. Texas. Jun" %, 13j7-,tor
trouble and found no permanent relief.
After using dnz.ns If titles Of different
kinds Of kidney madicin D., had come to
the conclusion there was no cure for it.
| was Induced To Try Hills Gacat Dis
covery, and fad that / am cured by the
use Of only one bottle.
j. C. Mcdonnell.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
NIAGARA
VAPOR...
BATHS.

:" A.. tic original manufacturers " p0rta-
lie Nap"r Baths.
Wc h4y... during the last ten years. supplied
thousands 81 our Baths 10 physicians, hOEpIt-
al. -su4laE.uul-. etc. ard ~" are now. for the
fast time. advertising them direct d the gen
cral pablo.
IN DUIINu n franz" that stand :
- o. the floor. II a
HnpUR IN n manufacturer does
WV ' not snow you O cut %
the frame without the covering. you may take
u for granted that lI- steel FTamc' Is a wire
hoop that rests on the shoulders II the bather.
get one that J. covered with proper mate
rial. Insist on seeing 4 sample Of material
before ordering We make our own covering
material and print IL with q handsome ''ell
over pattern 81 SiaZaTa Falls
Get one win tEeTnOmct-r attachment.
Don't - l. b.Ind-a bath that - too hot or not
hOt enough will - Q. no benefit 10 you.
Get one that you can return and have your
money back IL not satisfactory in every way.
send for sample ~ material and interesting
booklet that will tel you OIL about NapoT
ELra--
Iappr baths are a. acknowledged household
Necessity. Turkish Ti.' Afr. \8pyr. sulphur
rr S.l."s., Bait 80 Home. s.. TuFlflcs sy=-
t"El- Dr'Fla~.-. g.---sa...---. health. strength.
Prevents al-'.a-'.. gfs -.-y. Cures Colds, Rheu-
inat-=-I. %-s.-al--H. l4'I-iEE". Malaria, Ecz-.
l.4 ts.fs..!-. r-s...s. 1..-. Blood. skin. ssTs.
~. kidney Trouble. Beauties Complexion
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16

Bob Brewer, the notorious
Colored desperate and outlaw of
South Georgia, was discovered at
johnson Station, few days ago
by a posse and captured but not
until a terrible battle had been
fought and he filled with shot.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16
A TEXAS WONDER
Hall's Great Discovery

One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes,
seminal emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all irregularities Of the
kidneys and bladder in both men ard
women. Regulates bladder trouble in
children. If not sold by your druggist
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle Is two months treat
ment, and will cure any case above
mentioned E. W. HALL,
Sole manufacturer, p. O. Box 21A, Waco,
Texas.
Sold by the Autobiography drug store,
Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-12-16

Get one with q steel
franz" that stan Il =
o. the floor. II a
manufacturer doe .
not snow you O cut %
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-05
Those Who Give

Directory of merchants now giving
trading stamps in Newport News:
Bakery-R. A. lesser, 1920 Wash
ington ave.
Bicycles and Sundries-Masuyre s.
Small, 2511.Washington ave.
Boots and Shoes-Phillips & Mars
ton, Washington avenue and Goth st.
Elias Peyser, 2715 Washington ave-;
Baltimore Clothing Co., 300G Wash
ington ave; H. Sonmers, 1905 Wash
ington ave.
Clothing-Elias Peyser, 2715 Wash
ton ave; Baltimore Clothing Co., SOOt
Washington avenue.
China, Glass and Queensware-The
Adams Racket Store, 2SO5 Washing
ton ave; Joseph Fsinstein, 23d st.
Cigars and Tobacco-t. b. Law
renee, 25O7 Washington ave.
Confectionery and Ice Cream-R.
A. lesser, 1920 Washington ave.
Druggists-Klor's Drug Store, 260J
Washington ave; klor's Central
Drug Store, 2714 Washington ave;
klo1's Up Town Drng Store, Wash
ington ave. ami 3ith st.
Dry Goods-A. +. Hudgins & Son,
opposite p. o. 1."l..
Dyeing and Cleaning-Virginia
Steam Cleaning and Dye Works, John
Aust ian, proprietor.
Gents Furnishings-H. Somners
1905 Washington ave-; Baltimore
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-05
rreciou. stones Here.

Diamonds have been found In Wis
consin. In 1896 one stone of 3-S
karats was found in Saukville, Ozan-
kee County six miles northwest of
Milwaukee, and another of 2 JIG karats
in Burlington, Racine County. In 1886
one Of 81 karats. but of poor color, was
found near kohlsville, Washington
county, Wis. These gems were found
in what is known as the Kettle Mo-
raine of the later glacial epoch. Geol-
ogists say that they we're carried BY
ice from the north
One diamond Of 3-16 karats, one OF
l-16 and third Of 1872 karat. were
found near Butte. Mont, a few dayf
ago. Rubies have been found in sur
prlsngly large quantities in the Cowee
Valley of North Carolina. With them
are very beautiful garnets.
On the bars of the Missouri River,
in Montana, sapphires OF small size,
but fair quality and good in quantity,
are being taken out by companies
formed for the purpose. Several fine
beryls have been unearthed in Maine.
In North Carolina some good specimens
OF emeralds have been discovered. To-
paz occurs in Idaho and Montana.
Connecticut, Maine and North Caro-
ma have produced several good speci-
mems Of tourmaline. Garnets occur in
fair quantities in California. South
Dakota and Virginia have produced
few valuable amethysis. A beautiful
opal was found in Maryland. In Lin
coin county, Idaho, there is deposit
OF opalized wood which is susceptible
OF superb polish. Turquoise occurs in
Arizona in the Burro Mountains.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-05
When q girl is born IN f,ceas

When girl is born IN Ccrea she is
not even dignified by name. Several
names are written on slips of paper
and placed in an urn before some fay-
orte deity. and when it is necessary
her godfather selects one without see
ing 1t and she is known by it until
she reaches womanhood among the
members OF her own family; strangers
designate her as the wife. mother, sis
ter or daughter Of such or such man
This is not merely the result of Gus
tom. The laws are strict in this mat
ter and hold woman Of little more
consequence than a domestic animal
In the higher classes Of society the
girls are separated from the bows of
the family at the age of Z years. They
occupy the apartments Of women and
are forbidden to communicate with
any one on the outside.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-05
A Kansas R,i..y,1,cc

A Horton, tKan)., old maid has
quite romance connected with her
Ire In her younger days she had a
sweetheart, and he asked her to he
his wife, but as she was too Young to
marry. she refused him. They SEN
arated and the years fed by, bringing
with them much sorrow for the giddy
miss. Ten years afterward, on tho
very day OF the month on which she
refused him, came a letter from the
sweetheart of her childhood, asking
again for her hand. She did not love
him, but decided to never marry anv
one unless it be this man. She re-
fused again, and every year since then
she gets letter on their anniversary
with the same old question written
therein. The letters are not full Of
love. Oh, no. simply a question, that
Is all. dozen words or more writ
ten in business-like way, with his
name signed below. Perhaps they will
get married some day; but very likely
not .."... ..3
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-05
PAtnEOnlnn Giants,


The tribes TO the east Of the Cor
dlileras In Southern Patagonia belong
to Araucanian stock, and are superior
race. The Tehuelches-as they call
themselves-of Southern and Eastern
Patagonia are the people whose un-
usual stature gave rise to the fables
of early days to the effect that the
natives of this region were giants,
averaging nine or ten feet in height.
1t is a fact that they are the tallest
human beings in the world, the men
averaging but slightly less than six
feet, while individuals of four to six
inches above that mark are not I'M
common. They are in reality by no
means savages, but somewhat civilized
barbarians. They are almost unac-
quainted with the use Of firearms, not
outstanding some contact with the
whites, but they have plenty of horses
and dogs. Unsurpassed hunters, they
capture the guanaco and the rhea, or
South American ostrich, and from the
skins of these and other animals they
make clothes and coverings for their
tents. They make beautiful ''capes,"
or inantels, Of fur and feathers, which
are highly priced by Europeans and
find ready market. most of the pro-
ceeds being spent for bad whiskey,
which Is brought into the country in
quantities by traders.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-05
"In the Soup,

This expression comes from the
German. some say, but it's birth as
slang took place at a game of base
ball between New York and Chicago
IN June, 1888, at the Polo Grounds, in
New York
1t seems that the members of the
chicago team had made themselves
conspicuous by marching about the
field before the game in dress suits
and had consequently been dubbed
walters" by the bleachers crowd.
The game was disastrous one for
the visiting team. They suffered a
defeat by the ignominious score of 10
to 2. At its close an enthusiastic New
York rooter yelled, "The walters have
fallen into the soup!"
This took the fancy of the excited
crowd and was shouted all over the
grounds. The newspapers repeated it
IN the accounts of the game and the
theatres promptly took it up.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-05
Crisis in itts 1;nre,. =

Cyrus" asked his wife, what are
you moping about?' WV.
1t is thirty-seven years ago TODAY
keturah," replied the gloomy man
who had thrown himself on the lounge
since ] became cashier Of the bank
Well, what OF that? Are you worn
out? Is the salary too small? Have
you ever had the slightest trouble with
the bank? Is there anything WRONG
With your accounts? Are they think.
ing OF replacing you with younge,
MANI"
No, there's nothing wrong in any
way, replied the bank cashier. "hu,
the very fact that have been the
banks most trusted official for thirty.
seven years. that l have never done
dishonest thing in my life; never
made an injudicious loan; that my &C.
counts are perfectly straight, and tha,
no man on earth can say a word
against me is making people suspi.
cious. and they are beginning to tall
about me-"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-05
-
big Fossil I(frtIY.

Professor J. B. Hatcher, of Prince
ton University, has newly returned
from remarkable trip of exploration
in hitherto unknown region of South
America-namely. the wild interior of
Patagonia. lie visited Washington
this week for the purpose Of deposit
ing with the Bureau of Ethnology a
rich collection OF objects illustrating
the mode of life of the various tribes
of aborigines in that part of the world.
These natives are among the strangest
and most picturesque savages in ex-
istcncc. some Of them being described
as representing almost the lowest stage
in the scale of human development.
Their country too, is more than or
dinarily interesting. being associated
since the earliest times with rumors
OF gigantic human Inhabitants and an
astonishing fauna. Quite recently
some skeletons of birds that had heads
ii big as those of horses have actually
been dug up. They stood at least nine
feet high, and had short wings, claws
like an eagles and a leak like con-
doris. 1t is likely that they attacked
with success the largest mammals con-
temporary with them, being the big
gest fowls of prey that ever lived; but
they became extinct long ago, and so
there was no opportunity for Professor
Hatcher to secure a living specimen.