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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11
Wins For Florida

1t is a source of great pleasure
for the Star to note the fact that
one of Ocala's relia BILE and com
mendable citizens, M FiShel, js
the cup winner in the Florida
general agency for the first six
months of the year, in writing
life insurance policies for the Mu-
tual Insurance Co., of New York.
We understand the prize is a
valuable one, $50, but to secure
it the remaining six months OF
1898 will determine the result.
We trust those who desire life IN
surance i'm a first class company,
will consult Mr.. Fishel in the
matter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11

We are aware that our people
who suffer from nervous, chronic
or long standing complaints do
not have the same opportunity to
be cured as do the residents Of
the great cities where the most
eminent physicians and specialists
reside. DR.. G. HI. Towner, De-
troit, Mich, (P. 0. Box 6,) who
has the largest practice in the
world, and who is without doubt
the most successful specialist IN
curing all forms of nervous and
chronic diseases. offers to give
free consultation by mail to all
sufferers. Write to him at once
about your case He will surely
cure you.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11
Candidate for Mayor
To the Citizens Of Ocala

o Cnc ClJlZenS oil Ocala
l hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Office OF mayor
at the coming election, August
II, to fill the unexpired term. L
have no special platform TO offer
or pledges to make, other than to
assure the citizens of Ocala that
the best interest of Ocala is my
own interest, and that if elected |
will devote MY energies toward
the upbullding and maintaining
Of the good repute our city now
enjoys. Having spent the great
er part of my life-about thirty
years-in Ocala, | trust that the
manner in which | have dis
charged all duties rs a citizen and
in public positions will merit a
continuance Of your confidence.
Very respectfully,
SIMON BENJAMIN.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11
Desire to Testify

The boys in the Star office who
smoke and have tried the sam
pies of cigars rendered by the
Florida Havana Tobacco Com
pany Of Ocala, say, unhesitating-
", that they were as fine five
cent cigars as they ever touched
a match to. They were well
made and possessed aroma that
was pleasant to the nostrilS of
the boys, who have no hesitancy
in recommending the goods to
both dealer and smoker.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11
The Princess Club

The following young ladies' of
Ocala. the Misses Bullock, Jew
EFT, Sinclair, Mayo, Newsom
and MARKS, chaperoned by Mrs.
William Sinclair and Mrs. E. S.
Waterman, have been camping
on the shore of lovely Lake Weir.
Here could we live and dream
our lives away. Woodland and
water, sky and air, all combine
in beauty to make us forget the
world we have left behind. Fol
lowers are we in all the noble
"Ideai' for Womankind of that
Princess Ida that Tennyson por-
trays; but, unlike her, we have
no di,dain nor hatred for the
Sterner sex, but extend the Sis
ter's hand to clasp the brother's
in mutual help. Well, indeed,
for us that SO we feel, otherwise
how could we have resisted the
welcome company Of invaders
who, with shout and song, smile
and happy words Of cheer, took
possession of our camp. And
out On the lake the happy cou-
plies row. A day to be remem-
bered, a memory of our youth
that will journey with us through
life. The moon ShOne bright and
clear over the silver shining of
the lake when good bycs are
spoken just as cheerful as the
words of morning welcome had
been; for will we not all meet
soon again III Fair Ocala-O,
happy Youth.
"And all we met was fair and good.
And all was good that time could bring
And all the secret Of the Spring
Moved in the chambers f the blood
Incidents of fun and froIic,
amusing to the fun loving soul,
could relate, but time and paper
curtails the story. However, tht
chaperons' hair has not yet
turned white, nor is one added
wrinkle on their placid brows
This is full assurance that al
well in the Princess Club.
CHAPERON.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11
A PROTOCOL SIGNED
Another Step On the Road to Peace
But Many Things May Happen
Before the Destination
Is Reached

Washington, Aug. 11.-An
agreement has been reached on a
protocol embodyjng the terms of
peace between Spain and the
United States. Secretary Day
made the following statement to
the Associated Press:
owe have agreed upon a pro-
tocol embodying the proposed
terms for negotiation of q treaty
of peace, including the evacua-
tion of Cuba and Porto Rico, and
it is expected this protocol will be
executed
1t can be stated that the terms
are precisely those laid down by
the president in his original note
about week ago. Spain made
difficulties about the terms, de-
manding that she retain Porto
Rico, and that the United States
pay the Cuban debt, but when
the president refused to enter
tain these propositions, M. Cam
bon withdrew them.
PLENTY MEN IN PORTO RICO
Washington, Aug. 11.-Gen-
eral Miles has telegraphed that
he has all the men he needs, and
no more troops will be sent to
Porto Rico.
AGUINALDO ALARMED
Cavite, Aug. 3, via Hong
Kong, Aug. lO.-The Americans
are dlsgusted with the conduct of
General Agulnaldo, the insur-
gent leader, whose power is
weakening, owing to the fact
that the Filipinos are realizing
now unsubstantial are his prom
ises. Two insurgent steamers
are now at Manila Bay, provis
ioning, i'm order to insure the es
cape of Aguinaldo is necessary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11

How often has the Star stated
that no anonymous communica-
tion Can see the light Of day in
the Star. We must know who the
writer *, aud that is why a COM
munication touching the question
of the election Of mayor Of Ocala
tomorrow, does not appear.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
has the largest sale OF any Salve
in the world. This fact and it's
merit has led dishonest people to
attempt to counterfeit it. Look
out for the man who attempts to
deceive YOU when you call for
DeWitt'S Witch Hazel Salve the
great pile cure. Anti-MonopoIy
drug store.
We can supply your wants
for shoes and would like to have
you see our line. GeriG x Co.
Reduced to 10 cents. The
old reliable 25 cent DR.. Sarder's S
Eye Lotion, genuine, 10 cents, at
| Tydrngs & Go.
Fresh and salt water fish OF
all kinds on ice every day at j
| w. Davis.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11

The usual amount of bills
against the county were filed and
ordered paid.
The following is Tax Collector
Thagard's report of f. ID. Poo
ser'S uncOllected taxes for 1896:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11
Don't

Buy garden or field seeds before
getting my prices. My twenty
two years experience in Florida
planting, testing and handling
seeds from every section OF coun-
try, enables me TO procure the
best at lowest prices. Send for
price list. j. b. SUTTON,
Seedman, % Exposition ST.,
Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11
TO Cleanse the System

EfectualIy yet gently, when cos
tive or bilious, to permanently
overcome habitual consti patton,
to awaken the kidneys and liver
to a healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, to
dispel headaches, colds or fevers,
use Syrup of Figs made by the
California Fig Syrup Go.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11
1853 20 1853 ~
OCALA HIGH SCHOOL

S61j II 500 "a
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11
County Commissioners
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS

The bill of E. A. Holt for Ium-
Der, approved by j. G.. Waldron,
road overseer, was ordered paid.
Mrs. Weatherbee'S appeal for
aid was granted and she was
placed on the pauper list at So
month.
@. B. Parramore's bond as no.
tary public was approved.
S. j. McQuaig's bill Of S6.4O
was laid over for next meeting.
Rebates for excessive tax as
sessments for 1897 were granted
to r. G.. Fort, 20 cents; G.. E.
McIver, 50; A. B. Rou, SIS.
I Requests for rebates in the
cases of j. l.. Smoak and the Buff
fun Loan and Trust Company
were refused.
The bond of j. p. Smoak, in
spector of marks and brands, was
dpploNCO.
The board postponed granting
wet and dry election till the
next meeting.
d. M. Barco, registration Off
GER, asked for additional compen-
satiou for services in precinct No.
/, as would be allowed a sub dis
trict officer. Granted.
The trcasurer'S report showed
balance in treasury, county prop
er fund, S4l92. 80; balance of fines
and forfeitures fund, $3444. .O2;
road fund, $62O3.53.
County Justices Blackwell,
Chambers, Robinson, Harter,
Dillard, Bullock, Wynne, Oyer,
Hudscns and Taylor had no cases
before them for July. Ahshier,
Grantham and Crawford had
fines, SO; costs, S24.lT.
Tax collector e. z. Thagard
filed his report for 1896 and it was
examined and allowed and the
clerk was ordered to credit Mr..
Thagard with the following:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11

Ice cream and snow, made
from choice cream and fruit
every day, at the ti-Monopoly
drug store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-11

You miss it by not eating
Danes ice cream. Something
new every day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12

sui there's music I'm our lives, however
sad. The echoes of early life continue
their influence till the end. Longing pas.
sious unfulflled are holy; raise ideals ana
sound key-notes in the soul, which never
wholly disappear or fail; on the con-
trary, fix forever a coloring and tone:
Maybe sound low. sweet murmurlng
music for life. Disappointed ambition
rightly taken, prostrates before the
throne Of God, and sounds divine
music, with angels. archangels, and all
the company OF Heaven lauding and
magnifying the Holy One that inhaDiteth
eternity. ~,
The honor and glory of a life Is It's
music. And we make our lives gloomy
or Joyous, doleful or delightful, oy the
music we learn and cultivate
IL we are only pipes for fortunes nm
ger TO play on. and sound what stop she
pleases. we will have but poor and
inharmonious time Of 1t, and the music OF
our lives will be at best doleful atty
But II. on the contrary. we take our Key
note from the Highest. and adjust our
harmonies TO the Prince Of Peace, and
make our tones to be full with thanks
giving and praise, then will life be TO US
a prelude to Heaven; its undertone and
accompaniment. a melody OF loyalty and
love; not out Of tune with the last grdho
triumphant outburst: We give Thee
thanks, Lord God Almighty, Who art ana
vast and art TO come because Thou
hast taken unto Thee Thy great power
and have reigned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12

being without artistic expression of any
kind.
These two papers together embrace
more than half the entire volume, and
are both exhaustive treatises. They are
well written throughout, and are never
tiresome, although going into the most
minute details. Notes on the Geology
and Natural History of the Peninsula OF
Lower California" is well written ac-
count OF scientific trip across Lower
California In 1892 While, on account OF
the technical terms invariably used, II
would be more entertaining as we'll as
instructive, to a professional geologlst
or botanist than to a layman, still its
style is such as to make 1t pleasing to
any one interested by descriptions OF
places and things new TO him. The two
articles. The Tongues of Birds" ana
Taxidermical Methods at the Leyden
Museum, Holland" are both short,
nightly scientific treatrises. AS such they
will be, no doubt, of great value to the
ornithologist and taxldermist The first
is. We think, especially good. In "The
Ontonagon Copper Boulder in the United
States National Museum" we have
highly entertaining history Of the largest
mass of virgin copper ever taken from
mine. from the time when 1t was first
year 1858, when 1t was deposited In the
museum. The adventures of this boulder
read more like a romance than true his
tory. "The Neurological Collections In
the United States National Museum
an exposition of the scientific arrange
ment of the different collections OF mine
rails In the museum-and a monograph
entitled The Antiquity of the Red Race
In America" complete the list Of papers
While we have not yet had sufficient
time to read carefully each paper from
beginning to end. still we feel confident
In saying that they, one and all, are de-
serving Of close study by those interest
ed In the different subjects.
The volume is clearly printed on good
paper. and is thoroughly indexed. 1t
would be an addition to any library.
THE EUGENE FIELD 1 KNEW. By
Francis Wilson. New York: Charles
Scribner's Sons. For sale by George
NJ West. Sis.
This very neatly made volume will
pleasantly beguile a leisure hour. In 1t
the actor gives some characteristic anec-
dotes of his friend. the poet and Journal
ist most OF which are new and some en-
tertaining. Some would better have been
omitted as they seem TO tend TO cheapen
the subject and make him appear more
childish and irresponsible than even a
poet is. curiously enough, usually ex-
pected TO be. Some very good examples
of the poets verse are contained in the
volume, which is in no sense biography.
but only a string of rambling, affec-
Tomato "reminiscences with some pages
OF padding for advertising purposes and
to thicken what would otherwise have
been a very thin book. A portrait of
Field is the frontispiece, and there are
some examples of his work in fac-simile
Field was a rare genius. and II is a great
pity that he was cut off in the prime of !
his manhood and powers, when more |
serious work might have been possible |
and contemplated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12
Hobson's Choice.
Baltimore Herald)


The significance OF "Hobsons choice" is
that a man has to take what is left,
meaning practically no choice at all. 1t
s akin TO the ancient apothegm of the
last button on Gabes coat" There used
10 be an old pioneer saying, "This is Hob
sons country-if q man has no shoes, he
san so baTefooted." For long time in
England Hobsons choice meant spe-
officially the worst horse in the stable.
Like most of sayings, "Hobson's choice"
had a serious origin. During the fifteenth
and sixteenth centuries. particularly In
the Shakespearean era, ii was the custom
for well-to-do people to so to and from
the theatres on horseback, as they go now
in private carriages or public hack. To-
bias Hobson, hard-headed keeper of a
stable a. Cambridge, established the Gus
tom of placing his horses in line, accom-
panied by the strict rule that the first
patron must take the horse nearest the
entrance TO the theatre. The enforcement
of this rule caused much dissatisfaction
as customers had no selection whatever,
the choice of an animal being entirely in
the hands OF Hobson. The English gentry
were very wrathy over this imperious
regulation, and often berated old Hobson,
but 10 no purpose, as he was a man "set
IN his ways" On one occasion Hobson
was prevented from coming to London
on account of the plague. which inspired
John Milton to write the following poem:
ON THE UNIVERSITY CARRIER.
Here lies old Hobson. Death hath broke
his girt,
And here, alasl hath laid him in the dirt;
Or else. the ways being foul, twenty TO
one
He's here stuck In a slough and over
thrown.
Twas such a shifter that If truth were
known,
Death was half glad when he had got
him down:
For no had any time this ten years full
Dodged with him betwixt Cambridge and
1.-THE Bull"
And surely death could never have pre-
vailed,
Had not his weekly course Of carriage
failed:
But. lately finding him so much at home.
And thinking now his journeys end was
And that he had ta'en up his latest inn,
In kind of office OF a chamberlin,
Showed him his room where he must
lodge that night.
Pulled off his boots,a and took away the
light.
II any ask for him, 1T shall be said.
"Hobson has supped, and IS newly gone
10 bed"
Since the brilliant performance of Lieu
tenant Hobson at Santiago the phrase Of
''Hobson's choice" has, at least Temporal
rily. assumed a new significance In the
modern instance. "Hobsons choice" in.
stead of reminding us OF a broken-down
hack-horse, brings up magnificent vision
OF heroic conduct. OF daredevil adventure
OF patriotic sacrifices.
IL Is Dot likely, however, that the Hob
sons choice Of Shakespeare's time.
which has stood the test OF three cenii'-
ries. viii. in the long run. lose any part
OF Its original piquancy or applicability.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12
Tux on Charlotte Merchants.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The Board Of Supervisors Of Charlotte
county Va, with a view to increasing
the revenues Of the county, have ordered
tax to be levied on the merchants OF
the county for county and school pur-
poses. amounting to IS cents on the $780,
taking as a basis for said tax the stock
Of goods on hand February i, 1898. We,
the merchants, wish to know whether or
not the supervisors have that power?
We have seen the same question dis
cussed in the Dispatch before, but it does
not answer satisfactorily. Is there such
a law, or was such a one passed by our
last Legislature? Explain and give all
the information desired The commits
sioners Of the revenue are taking as the
stock of goods on hand now that We
had on hand the LIST day Of February,
1895 a SUBSCRIBER.
Hugh. Va.
The question is one for the courts to
pass upon, and we have been surprised
that case has not long ago been taken
10 the Supreme Court for decision.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12

aa by the manager himself Is there not
great danger I'm doing business IN this
way? Has not every one who draws
check right to insist upon proper IN
dorsement? And do not the banks then-
selves run great risk and liabilities oy
such loose methods? / will esteem your
opinion IN this matter. or course, there
Is no objection TO using stamp, out
should not the written signature follow
under Il? I am an officer of corpora
ton and Always insist that the stamped
Endorsement shall be followed by the Sig
nature OF a responsible officer OF the COM
pany. Am / right or not? j. r. nj.
Reply.-The check described by our cor
respondent was drawn by him on a New
York bank to the order of New York
corporation. The Endorsement by rubber
stamp was placed upon IL simply IN order
that the bank In which the corporation
keeps its deposit might be enabled to col
iect the check, through the clearing
house. OF the bank upon which II was
drawn. The check so Endorsed was pro-
badly sent to the indorsee bank. together
with the pass-book of the corporation,
and the bank could have no reason TO
suppose that the Endorsement was for
gerry. There could be no possible induce
ment for a forgery. A might forge BIS
name upon a check in order to draw
money out Of the bank to which b was
entitled. But A would not forge BIS
name in order that money which should
be paid to b might be deposited TO BIS
credit I'm a bank. In short, this check
was unquestionably drawn to the order
OF certain corporation; somebody has
made such an Endorsement upon II that
the money may be collected and held for
the benefit of the corporation; no damage
can arise from that. no matter who made
the endorsement. When the corporation
undertakes 10 withdraw the money from
the bank the bank will require that the
check for this purpose be signed by
written signature known to 1t as that OF
an officer OF the corporation authorized
TO sign checks against its deposits. We
do not see how any harm can come to
any one from an Endorsement such as our
correspondent describes. made for the
purpose for which this Endorsement was
made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12
killing of Rabbits.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Is there law prohibiting the killing
OF rabbits In Henrico during the summer
months? II so, when does the time ex-
pire? by answering the above you will
greatly oblige an old SUBSCRIBER.
II is unlawful for any person TO hunt
trap, shoot, or otherwise kill rabbits. OF
kares, In the counties Of Hanover and
Aenrlco between February 1st and Octo-
Der 1st OF each year. A fine of not less
than 81 nor more than SO is imposed for
a violation Of the law.
The law is not applicable to any one
shooting these animals on his own land
at any time. The following counties also
have laws protecting rabbits, or hares.
between the dates aforesaid: Amelia,
Charlotte, Prince William, and Spotsyl-
vania.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Will you please answer in the Query
column in your next Sundays Dispatch
the following: What day of the month
was the Friday before the fourth Sunday
IN August. 1873? BY so doing you will
greatly oblige NJ X.
Find first what day of the week is LIST
August. 1879
1879 :. IS 469. 1879 + 469 - 234s. Num-
Der of DAYS from the lst of January to LIST
of August. inclusive =s2lS. 2S45 -i-213 =
1851. 1851 - IA * 2547. 2547 ~ x 1868 and
G over.
The LIST August was the 9Th day Of the
week, or Friday. First Sunday was the
ID August. The fourth Sunday was Path
August, and the Friday before was the 22d
August
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12

And dimpled and sparklcd as X 10 mo nov
TO Invisible water-nymphs dancing ABOVE
Reminding one as he fiddled there
or that charming little venetian
"Pescator DELI onda Ftdulin.
But slower and slower he drew his pow.
And soft grew the music, sweet ana low
The lids fell YEARLY over the eyes,
The bow cen stopped, ana the iheiouloe
The last strain melted along tne uSep,
And Ned. the old fisherman, sank 10
sleep.
Just then a huge drum. sent thither by
Caught a passing glance at the tempting
bait,
And darted upon II with greedy nav.
And ran the hook in his upper jaw.
One terrible jerk OF wrath and dread
From the wounded FISH as away ne sped
With a strength by rage MADE ooupie'
No time for any. last words" TO be said,
For the waves settled placidly over his
head,
And his last remark was a bubble.
Let US veil the struggle beneath the
brine,
or the darting fish and the tangling line.
The battle, of course. was short one,
Old Ned, not gifted with gills or fms.
And down in the waves was as much out
As a mermaid would be in a trotting-
race;
And motionless soon at the bottom he
AS mute as the fiddle that fioated away
They we're washed ashore by the heav-
ing tide.
And the fishermen found them side by
side,
In a common death. and together bound
In the line that circled them round and
round,
So looped and tangled together
That their fate was involved in a dark
mystery
AS to which was the catcher and which
the catchee.
For the fish was hooked hard and fast
by the gill,
And the darby was lassoed around the
heel.
And each had died by the other.
And the fishermen thought II would
never be known
After all their thinking and figuring.
Whether the niger a-fishing had gone.
Or the fish had gone a-nggering!
1NNES RANDOLPH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12
Endorsement by Rubber stnmp.

NEW fork Journal OF C0mmerce)
MoRRISTOWN. y. j., May 81. lSgS.-I
enclose You herewith a cancelled check
70 a New York corporation. Ii IS in
dorsed by the corporation. NJ. D., as
sistant treasurer, all in red ink by rub-
Der stamp. i want 10 inquire II this is
strictly legal Endorsement. Most or my
cheeks are returned 10 me from my bank
w this way Now. ought not Mr.. D----'s
name he in his own proper handwriting,
and Recognized as such by the bank TO
which II is made payable? Ought not
mere 70 be as much carq.in Endorsements
80 10 sxscted by tlfe banks as 10 the kig-
natures OF check Ii all seems 10 me 10
ps business done by rubber stamp. and
m'snl as wei be done by the head porter