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The Columbus journal., 1898-05-11
Cl.l-riue Sheep Washing.

The management Of flock Of sheer
at shearing time in these latter days oil
pregres.. is very different '-om that OF
twenty five or thirty years ago. says
Indiana Farmer. Then it was the gen.
eral practice to drive them to a stream
OF running water or creek. sometimes
at q considerable distance from the
farm, after the spring weather had suf-
ffciently warmed the water for the pur-
pose. and about ten days or two weeks
before 1t was designed to take OF their
coats: in the intervening time. II the
weather was hot enough. the ''yolk."
as the grease that exudes from the skin
and saturates the wool is called. would
accumulate in large quantities. giving
keeping qualities and health to the
wool. The washing was done by men
who stood waist deep in the water. the
sheep floating helplessly under their
hands. II the job was we'll done an
immense mass of dirt and grease was
squeezed out of the wool and passed Off
down the stream. The work was very
exposing to both the sheep and their
washers, and often serious colds and
lung troubles were contracted. The
feeces retained q large amount OF wa
ter, and even in the warmest weather
1t was a long time before normal tenn
perature Of the body was restored. 1t
is gooc thing for everybody concern
ed. and the sheep themselves. that the
custom has gone out Of fashion, and
the plan Is no longer popular or used
10 any considerable extent, for besides
the dangers involved the process OF
washing the wool in this way rarely
accomplished the object intended. II
did not secure anything like uniform
of the wool and 1t has been
observed that some fleeces unwashed
we're cleaner in the same flock tha1
others that had been 80 treated.
A Blind (Oleomargarine) Pig.-They
have found q new kind of blind pig
in Brooklyn. Omcers of the state dis
covered . large amount Of oelomar-
karine being sold in q certain district
In Brooklyn. They were quite unable
At first to trace the source OF supply.
but suspicion finally fell on respect
able looking house In a quiet neigh
borhood and with allthe appurtenances
Of comfort. such as lace curtains, etc.
A raid on the house showed that It was
an oleomargarine factory in disguise.
TIE proprietor was sent to Jail and at
lag: reports had failed to get bail.
It does not pay to send poor horses
70 market. Say what you will about
he fat adding nothing to a horse. the
tact remains that a fairly fat horse
will bring bigger price and sell quick
sr than one that is poor in flesh.
A movement for better cattle is we'll
,pder way. and We may expect to see
arge and frequent sales of hrst. class |
animals.
The incubator surpasses the hen. but |
ron will sometimes fail with either.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-11
Halls Catarrh Cure
is constitutional cure. Price, sc.

The average amount Of sickness In
human life is ten days a year.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-11

9rist IS On tr:a, in ycar home as
mnch aS he Was before Pilaie.-Ex.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-11

II 10 impossible to run at an altitude
OF IL 900 feet above the sea.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-11
.xperiel,c /

ANa Ne 9NposlgusoWeo, olsoeGod ~
VoaW An - 0ssyong oDo6oc10o.
Ise eelsfs experiment; yoa shoaIa b
gai1ea by sxpsci.nce. Expsrimsats ars
uacsgteia IN rssalt; experiencs = sure.
ExpsEiosats nay do you harm; expsri-
snes PROVES that Hoods 6arsaparilla win
Aoyoa Woodsefrl good. Thoosandsgaedly
tallwiat Hoods - dnae fde them. Thy
want you to know and they urge yoa to
tzyk. That b what b meant - TIE vast
nanbse Of tsstimoaials written IN behalf
of Hoodt 0srsapaTilla. They give ths n.
suits ct experience and prove that
Hoods Is::s1 e::;;;.
% Americas Greatest Medicine. Sold BY au
Gruesisas. q; six for .. Get only Hoods.
Hnnfase Di0le are gentle, mild. e1ec-
BeV&So . susO tive. An druggists. sc.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-11

It is herd for bad motives to drive
good bargains.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-11

Every man expects to be better on
ecne day-Ex
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-11

It does not pay to send poor horses
to market. Say what you will about
the fat adding nothing to a horse. the
fact remains that fairly fat horse
will bring bigger price and sell quick
er than one that is poor in flesh.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

counsel for the Tel-Ie and the Mill. Then he inquired whether the propri- etors of those papers were present. and, finding that they were, directed that they should be taken into custody. Amid general consterngtion this was done
 "Li-Hung Chang stood up. Neither the TelLe TOT the Mi-Il, he announced had so large . circulation as Le Petit Journal. The proprietors of both had deceived Picking by advertising that their papers had the largest circulation in the world. They must be punished. II SC ntenced them to three years in the cangue without food or drink, 10 be followed by five years police surveil- lance.
 There was Q silence. The prisoners collapsed; the ladies of the kikO thea ter looked at them pityingly; the two counsel frcwned. The silence ended One of the mandarins in the report CTS box clapped his hands. and sudden ly people realized that their great judge had again proved his greatness The noise of clippings and cheering grew loud. The ushers cried for si- lence in vain. Ii is probable that such q scene of enthusiasm had never oc- cured in the court since the close of fhe famous trial of Bo-Bo anG Ho-Ti for eating roast pig.
 That is the story of the cause cele- bre," concluded Blanco Watson, and he looked at me inquiringly.
 ''As you said" I remarked. inter esting because Li-Hung-Chang shone in 1t; otherwise too purely local to Peking. Edgar Turner. in Black and White.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
Free Pills.

Send your address to H. E. Bucklen & Co.,, Chicago, and get a free sample box Of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of their mer- it's. These Pills are easy Tn action and are particularly ef- fective in the cure of constipa ton and sick headache. Fo1 malaria and liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be per fectly free from every deleter ious substance and to be pure. ly vegetable. They do no, weaken by their action, but by giving tone to the stomach and bowels greatly lnvigorate the system. Regular size 25c. per box. Sold by H. A. Daily and Jas. T. Nelson, druggists.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
Program of Educational Association

Program of Educational Association Program ot Cane Hill Edura tional Association to meet at New Hope Church, Saturday, Nov. I2, 1898, at 10 a. m.
 |. Association opened by song and prayer.
 ?. Kecitation-M.ss Mary Bean, of Boonsboro.
 3. Discussion subject: Which is the better method of teaching beginners Tn Orthography, and Reading. the alphabetic or Word System? Miss lIessle Brogdon, of Boonesboro school.
 4. Song.
 5. Recitation Mss Lizzie Cro- zier.
 G. Noon, 12:3O-l:3O.
 l. Association opened by slng- ing.
 ,. Discussion-subject: Anal vsIs of the secte"ce> by diagram, W. D. Swift of Starr tilil school 8. Recitation-Miss Fannle Brewster, of White Church school f. Discussions subject: How shall We procure parental visitation to our schools, A. $. Thompson of Gem school.
 5. General business of the As sociatlon.
 6. AdjouI nment with song and benedictlon.
 F. $. Free discussion will be given on all special subjects.
 N. B. Ali teachers and direc. tors, and the purhc generally, are invited to attend.
 A. $. Thompson, pr. lIarrlson Welch, Miss Mary Bean, pcrma, nent committee on program.
 J. B. LEA, President.
 LRwIs JACKSON, Secretary
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

clients so long that he believed they had acquired legal vested interest in ii He had been instructed. however, 10 waive this point and Q apply for the injunction simply ou the ground of fact He had with him a statement. duly certified by leading accountant, showing the total mum Der of copies of tic Tel-Le sold during the past 20 years. He handed il 10 Li-HurgC hang and challenged comparison witt 3 sim liar statement if respect of the Mill. The counsel for the Mill at once protested His rarer had been in ex- lstence par; only of the 20 years. and the umber Of copies sold was not. of cour.e. so great as in the case of a paper which had been in existence the whole tre. The totals for the past week. or at most the past month, shou,d decide he question. The coun- sel for the Tsl-Le replied that he had little doubt the sales of the Tel-Le for the past week or month exceeded those of the Mill. The matter was so important, however. that he must insist on the 20 years. Tn a short pe- rioo various chances might influence the result. but in a long period this would not be possible.
 ''It was now that Li-Hung-Chans shone. He motioned the two counse 10 be silent. and told the usher 10 call the French ambassador. Every body was astonished al the direction, and still more astonished after the usher had obeyed it. For the am bassador squeezed into the court and entered the witness box as if he had expected the summons.
 Presently we knew that he had ex- pected it. Li-Iiung- Chang smiled. and reminded him of conversation they had had about French paper called Le Petit Journal, ard of his promise to give evidence as 10 it's circula tion The ambassador smiled, and replied that he was prepared 10 give the evidence at once. He had with him statement of the sales of Le Petit Journal, completed 10 the present date by telegraph, and duly certified by the French govern ment. Should he read it?
 "Li-Hung-Ch said that would not be necessary. It would be sufficient if he would answer two or three nues- tons First. what was the total sale during the past week? The ambas- sador had made some calculations, and replied During ,he past month? The ambassador replied. During the past 20 years? The ambassador replied.
 All in the court, except the ladies of the Kik-O theater. looked grave. Li- Hung Chang compared the replies oi the mbassador with the statements which had been handed to him by the
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
Help Us to Help the State.

Tie Frisco Line is making . strong effort to turn the attention of legitimate homeseekers m this direction. It is not being done, and will not be done, by misrepre. sentation, but by honest statements as to real advantages of this reglon. Will you help us in ttis work by furnishing, at once, lists of persons to whom it might be we'll to send suitable printed matter? And would you like to receive copy of the "Farmer and Fruitman" free? Address B. l.. Winchell, General Passenger Agent, Frisco Line, St. Lotus, Mo.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
Public Speaking.

Notice is hereby given that Hon. Hugh A Din>morr, Dem rcratic numItee fpr Congress wIll address lhe people on the lful''lcal issues al the follow ing times and places:
 Eureka Springs, Sat Oct 15 B-rrvvIiIp, Monday Oct F Ca':c,l,nn, 'i'u' 1daA Orl Is Harrison. W rdnrsday Ocl Is Jasper, Friday Orr 2I
 '" tstrrn Grove, Sat Orr p Ma, shall, Monday Oc' 24 Clinton. " tdnrsday Ocl 26 Wilpy's Cove, Thurs Oct 27 St Joe, Friday Oct 2S
 Valley Springs, Sat Oct 29 Greer Fnrtst, Monday Ocl 31 Btnt,nvlll-, Wedn-s. Nov , Eogers. Thursday Nov 3 Prairie Grove, Friday Nov 1 Fayetteville. Saturday Nov ! Sf Paul Mnnda, Nov 2
 lime will b. divided with he opposition and sp-akil 2 will commence al 1 o'clock p, III each day.
 AVERY E MOORE,
 Ch'r'm Brm. Com
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
From New ZeaiafiG.

REEETcS, New Zealand Nov. g, 1896. am very pleased to stale that since took the agency of Chamberlaln's medicines the sale has been very large, more especlal- ly of the Cough Remedy. In two wears have sold more of this par ,icular remedy than of all the other makes for the previous five years. As to its afficacy, l have been nl- formed by scores of person of the good results they have received from it, and know its value from the use of 1t in my own household. It is So pleasant to take we have to place the bottle beyond the reach If the children.
 E. s. SCANTLEBURY.
 For sale by Fl. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
A chainless wheel IS far more de sirable than a chainless dog.

PrickIv Ash Bltters is not "bitters" as the word IS generally understood. 1t could not be used as a drink because of its highly medicated and cathartic propertses Nor is 1t drastic, disagreeablt mixture. It Is pleasant to take, mild ant agreeable, does not nause- ate the stomach, nor produce grip Ing sensations.
 In curing diseases of the kidneys, or the disorders common to the liver, It's great value is we'll known and admitted by the Medical Pro. fession. It is a kidney remedy par-excellence. Sold by II. A. Daily.
 Hope for the best, prepare tol the worst and take what comes.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANT n ED EVERY WHERE for

"The Story of the Philippines" by Murat flalstead, commissioned by the Government as Officlal His,orl- an to the War Department. The book was written Tn army camps at San Francesca, on the Pacific with General Merritt, i'll the hospitals al Honolulu, in Hong Kong, in the American trenches at Manila, in the insurgent camps with Aguinal
 do, on the deck ot the Olympa with Dewey, and in the roar of battle at the fall of Manila Bo- nanza for agents. Brimful of orig
 inal pictures taken by government photographers on the spot. Large book. Low prices. Big profits. Freight pad. Credit given. Drop all trashy unofficial war books
 Outfit free. Address, F. N. Bar Der, secretary, Star Insurance Building, Chicago. 25-26t
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
A NEW THOUGHT.

Heard ye this morning that birdie sing. Up in the clouds on tireless wing?
 How he warbled and trilled
 How his little heart thrilled, To the gate of Heaven my soul he bore. Did he cause for me 10 say "encore?" Did he sing 10 win from hls mates ap- plauser He couldn't llclp singing; he sang because
 His sou was aflame.
 And his music came AS the brook goes dancing adown the hill. Applause? No. never; he couldn't keep still o birdie! A lesson rve learned to-day. Half discouraged Inthanked. ] ofttimes say
 Will no one praise me?
 Are there none who can see How hard l have toiled to do them good? Won't they thank me at all? wish they would You've sung me thought. o singer! that's new, Myself I'll forget but I'll think oft of you.
 As you Warbled and triled.
 And my sad soul thrilled. May duty be joy. no longer a task. Cometb praise or blame. may nevermors ask = Es bert l.. Bangs. in Chicago Advance.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Beware of back ache, it is one of the chief symptoms of kidney trouble. If you nave any uneasi ness m the small of the back, liver disturbances, urinary disorders, il means Brlght's Disease. Prlckly Ash Bltters cures Bright's Disease. It heals and strengthens the kld- neys, regulates the liver, stomach and digestion, and purlfies the bowels. Its splendid record of re markable cures renders further recommendation Lnnecess ary Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
A Sure Sign of Group.

Hoarseness in a child that IS sub ject to croup is sure indication of the approach of the disease. Ii Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy is gwen as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough has appeared, it will prevent the attack. Many mothers who have croupy children always keeE this remedy at hand and find tha, 1t saves them much trouble and worry. It can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. Fol sale by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

X cough is not like fever. Il does not have to run certai: course. Cure t quickly and effect ually with One Minute Cong Cure, the best remedy for ali age, and for the most severe cases. Vt recommend 1t because It's good Sold hy Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

When you ask for De Witt's Witch Hazel Salse don't accept a counterfeit or imitation. There are more cases of piles being cured by this than all others combined Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
Weak Eyes are Made Strong and

dim vision made clear, styes re moved and granulated lids or sorc eyes of any kind speedily and ef tectually cured by the use of Suth erIand's Eagle Eye Salve. It's pu, up in tubes, and sold on guaran tee by all good druggists.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Late to bed and early to rise prepares a man for his home in the skys. But early to bed and a Lit tie Early Riser, the pill that makes life longer, and better and wiser.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

For burns, cuts, bruises, lacera- tons, or injuries of any description, Ballard's Snow Liniment is a sovereign remedy. IL never fails to do good, and so promptly that its wonderful curative properties frequently create surprise. Price 9 aud 50 cts. Sold by Il. A.. DAlv
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
Our Navy and Hawaii.
Ch'r'm Btm. Com

Every American IS interested In the result of our conflict with Spain, and should famiIiarize himself ith the wonderful achievements and possibilities or our New American Navy of our modern battleshlpS, those terrible engines of war which accomplished the complete des- truc,on of the Spanish fleets at Manila and Santi go, It may also be of interest to inform yourselves relative to the newly acquired terri tory of the United States, the ilawaian Islands; learn something about the nativity, occupations, etc. Of their people. A handsome Art Portfolio, composed oi ten books. containing beautiful protogravures of tue American Navy, Cuba and Hawaii, together with T brief but ompreheus.ye description ot each view. can be obtained from any ticket agent of the Frisco Line for the nominal snm of ten cents each. TT conn lete set for oue dollar.
 No woman gets mad if told that har r,othar iS tho hattar ooaly
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
The Eagle, King Ot all Birds,

IS noted for its keen sight, clear and distinct vision. 50 are those persons who use Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes, styes, sore eyes of any kind or granulated lids. Sold by all dealers at 25c.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
iIIllg Irritation

is the forerunner to consumption pr. Bells Pine. Tar-H Honey will cure 1t, and give such strength to the lungs tbat congh or cold will not settle there Twenty hve cents at all good druggists.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Do you feel dull and bilious, a heavy tired feeling, bad taste in the mouth and an aversion to food? These are symptoms of a torpid liver and need prompt attention to prevent the development of a ser ious kidney disease. Prlckly Ash Bltters will set things right. It drives out all foul matter and inn purltles in the bowels, stimulates the liver and digestion, cleanses the system of bilious influences, and lmparts general feeling of health and cheerfulness. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
,u are suffering from drowsl-

Ii you are suffering from drowsl- ness Tn the day time, irritabllity of temper, sleepless nights, general debility, headache, and general want of tone to the system, use Her bine. You will get r,llef and finally cure. Price 50 cts. Sold by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Soothing, healing, cleansing, De Wits Witch Hazel Salve is the implacahle enemy of sores, burns and wounds. It never fails to cure Piles. You may rely upon 1t. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
p.rts to I;,xe Great Theoter

The Paris exhibition of 1900 will con- tain the largest theater in the world According 10 the report of M. Raulin. the architect who has been intrusted with it's construction. t will accom- aedate from l2.Coo 10 l5.000 persons
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
COughed 25 hears.

Suffered 25 years with a cough, and SpeLt hundred of dollars with doctors and for medicine to no avail nntIl l used pr. Bells Pine Iar-Honey. This remedy makes weak lungs strong. It bas saved my Iife.-J. 5. Rossell, Grants burg, Ill.,
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
Infant Mortality ls somett

Infant Mortalltv is something frlghtful. Nearly one-quarter die before they reach one yea, one third before they are five, amt one half before they are fifteen. The timely use ot Whites Cream Yer mifnge would save majority of these precious lives Prlce 25 cts. Sold by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

A woman working m all office has the advantages of a man, tor when she runs out of work, sine can emhroider.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

The way to make people mad the quickest is to abuse thelr family docter.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

A barber is never So slow aS when he slaves us just before tram time.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

4 woman who fools away her time with pug dogs usually has no use for children
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Lots of men don't scold their wives because it's more effective not to.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Every girl arrives at the cook book age the same time she gets old enough to wear long dresses.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

If you have sore throat, soreness across the back or side, or your lungs feel sore or tender, or yoa are threatened with diphtherIa or pneumonia, apply BalIards snow Linn ent externally, and use Bal lard's Horehound Syrup. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

We don't see any sense in man taking a dally paper and then allow three or four to pile up In the post office.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

If children were good every Ilme they promised to, be how lttle real fun they would have.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Many household is saldenei by death because of the failure to keep on hand safe and absolutely certain cure for crorp such ns One Minute Cough Cure See that your little ones are protecte d against emergency. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

If 1t were not for the disgrace most of us would end n the poor house.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Constipation means the aacnmul- ation of waste matter that SLouId be discharged daily, ana unless this IS done the foul matter IS ab sorbei and poisons the system. Use Heroine to bring about regu- larity of the bowels Prlce 50 cts. S' ld by II. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

A good many people correspond with architects who do not intend 10 build.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with q amberlain's Pain Balm and bound on the affected parts is su- perlor to any plaster. When troubled with pam in the chest or ~ide, or lame back, give 1t a trial. You are certain to be more than nleased with tho prompt re- lief winch 1t affords. Pam Balm is also a certain cure for rheuma tlsm. For sale by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Constipation prevents the body from rlddlug itself of waste matter. De Wltts Little Early Rlsers will remove the trouble and cure sick headache, bihousness, inactive liver and clear the complexion. Small sugar coated, don't gripe or eAu.e nausea. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

A poet says that hunger acts as a stimulant to orlgnal thought.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

No woman l~ married long with out folks being able to detect it by her satisfied appearance.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

We are evidently cnt out for something, but too many of us never seem to find out what t is.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04
M ID. LICHIV ter, OItTK.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARrURE OF MAILS,

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
 Railway Mail. Mail closes for all points North, Northeast and North west 1t 6:3O D. m. and TOO p. m. For all points South, Southeast and South west at 8:45 9. m. and 6:45 P. III. North ern mail arrives at 500 d. m. and 9.4S P. n. South mail arrives TIT p. m and 6:23 a. ID.
 Star Route Ma,l.-Mail from Sprlng dale to Siloam Springs and intermedi ate points every day except Sunday Mail closes at a. m. and arrives at ( p. m. From Springdale to Huntsville and intermediate points every day ex cept Sunday; mail closes at 9:3o a. m and arrives at D. m.
 Postoflicc opens 600 a. m and closes at 7:3O F. n. Opens on Sunday at 7:3( a. m. and closes at 9:3U a. Iii. Opens at 500 and closes at7.
 A. l.. Thompson, P. NJ.
The Springdale news., 1898-11-04

Some men think the mean things they did before Jolnlng the church wont be counted agalnst them.