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The record-union., 1898-12-29
Not So Green as He Looked.

One evening while Colonel Riches
regiment was stationed at the Fair
grounds bronzed and broad-shoul-
dered Texan walked into the office of
the Commercial Hotel and, squaring
himself at O. table, began the task Of
composing letter. 1t was evidently a
hard job. He stuck out his tongue,
scratched his head, changed pens a
dozen times, and went through all the
contortions of a man who had a bad
case of st. Vitus' dance before he con-
cluded the epistle. Then he fished out a
black wallet, unwound a strap a yard
long and extracted a 50 bill, which he
carefully folded up with the sheet.
BY that time the performance had
excited the sympathetic interest of sew
eral bystanders, and one Of them point
ed out the mail box in the corner. Just
put your letter in there, my friend,' he
said. "Hey?" exclaimed the Texan,
glancing up. ST said to drop your letter
in that box" repeated the other. The
big immune bent upon him look of
unutterable scorn. well, I've heerd
tell of all kinds of city bunco games"
he said slowly, "but that's the durndest,
barefacest one of the hull lot! Don't
you say nothin' now, or I'll have to
smash y. Say, misteri" he called to
the clerk, 'kin you tell me Whar the
Postmaster keeps his shop?" He was
given the proper directions, and re-
turned beaming Say" he asked one
Of the hotel staff confidentially, do /
reely look as green as all that-like I'd
bite at sech a gamer He was assured
that he looked like a thoroughbred, and
he went away happy. Hope to die if
I ever give any more tips to a Texan"
was the comment of the gentleman who
had pointed out the box.-New Orleans
Times Democrat
The record-union., 1898-12-29

Clare on the northbound Rock Island
passenger train, hired a horse and
drove out to the schoolhouse where
Miss Thomas taught. He entered the
building, and they conversed together
for some time, finally walking out to-
gether After going down the road
short distance the man drew revolver
and shot her, killing her almost in
stantly. He then shot himself, and died
a few hours later.
The young man was not known at
Clare, but it was learned that his name
is Harry Garvey. Ee had been keep
ing company with Miss Thomas, who
refused his further attentions.
The record-union., 1898-12-29
The Panama Canal Company.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Fhe Paris corre-
spondent of the FINES" says: At the
annual meeting of the new Panama
Company to-day "wednesday long
report was read, in addition to showing
that no definite plan has yet been
adopted for the completion Of the ca
nal. The report refers TO the Ameri-
can interest in the Nicaragua Canal
since the Hispano-American war, and
indicates the means taken to acquaint
the United States Government and the
American people with the position Ind
prospects of the Panama Canal
The record-union., 1898-12-29
GENERAL SHAFTER.
Expected to Take Charge of the
Department of California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S-Official
notice has been received by Major Gen
eral Merriam that General Shafter is
to be again assigned to the command
of the Department of California. It
is expected that General Shafter will
take charge about the 10th of next
month.
General Merriam has not yet been
assigned. He may go north again to
the Department of the Columbia. The
impression prevails, however, that he
will go to Denver to command the De-
partment Of Colorado, and that the
Departments of California and the Col
umbia will be combined under Shafter.
The record-union., 1898-12-29
TOO PARTICULAR.
The Colonel Made a Mistake in Not
Asking for Whisky.

1t was a squatter's cabin on the bor-
ders of big swamp, and the squatter
himself sat smoking his pipe as the
Colonel rode up and asked for e, drink
of water. One of the half dozen chill
dren ran to the swamp with q gourd
and filled 1t, but the Colonel turned
away from it and said;
II can't drink that stuff; it's full
Of young tadpoles"
Yes, they do seem to be purity thick"
replied the .squatter, as he blew cloud
of smoke above his head.
L should think you'd be afraid to
swallow those things said the Colonel.
Don't see nuthin to be afraid of, sab.
Reckon it's Wuss on the tadpoles than
on us. Bin drinkin' 1t right along for
twenty years, and nobody's bin hurt
yit"
There must be lots of malaria
around here?"
'Mebbe they are, sab, but I haven't
seen one as knows of. Do they walk
or f1y?"
t'Marlaria is what breeds chllls and
fever" explained the Colonel.
"Oh, that's it. Must be round here,
then, though we amt worryin' any"
But you shouldn't live in this mi
asma"
Dunno what your miasma is, but if
she tackles this family she'll get the
worst of it. We aint takin' no bluff
from anything"
My friend" continued the Colonel,
as he looked around, did you ever hear
of bacterial"
Never, sab; does he walk or fy:"
nd n
crobe?''
Never did. Is he on the fght?'
How on earth you can live here,
contiguous to this pestilential morass,
with the air weighted down with ma
lar1a, is more than I can understand"
The squatter looked up at the man
on horseback for a long minute, as if
puzzling over the words, and then
queried:
What's contiguous mean?"
1T means alongside off,
And what's 'pestilential?"
sickness and DEATH
And what's a 'morass' 2"
"A swamp
Look here, stranger" continued the
squatter, as he rose up, knocked The
fire out of his pipe and looked very
serious, I've lived here all my life. and
I've seen a thousand people go long
this road, but you are the first critter
who has gone at it to upset ne and
make me feel discontented and un-
happy"
Il was simply speaking of the situa-
tion," explained the Colonel
And so am I, sab, and the situation
are jest this: You've come along and
made faces at my tadpoles-you've
throwed malaria and miasma at me
you've talked of pestilence and morass
and microbes, and you've jest got me so
riled up that I'm bound to say that if
you don't want to ask for a chaw of
terbacker or drink of whisky, or
wasn't intendin' to stop and talk poll
tics, you'd better be a-gittin' and keep
a-gittin till you git beyond the next
turn in the road. You may pass all
right in some parts, but I'm dawgoned
If you amt twice too particular fur sich
common folks as we are around yerev'
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
The record-union., 1898-12-29
Homesickness in the Army.

| One man from the colored troops on
| the fighting line who came with the
first detachment was not wounded. but
only stunned, by the explosion of a
shell which had fallen near him. There
was nothing the matter with him but
the shock to his nerves-and homesick-
ness. He spoke to no one. He would
take no food, and he sat huddIed to-
gether on his cot, looking out from the
open flies of the hospital tent. with a
face full of unspeakable loneliness.
Every morning when she came to the
hospital Mrs. Marsh would bring him
some little thing which she had pre-
pared for him at home; little by little
she Wakened his interest and finally he
was dismissed from the hospital happy
and we'll. One of the doctors and
were speaking of this case-Ward. his
name was-when a physician who is at
Old Point for short vacation came in
to offer an Illustration Of homesickness.
When was Assistant Surgeon in the
army during the last war" he said.
with an amused nod to the young as
slstant listening, 'T had an idea that
knew more than the Surgeon Major. I
suppose all assistants think so at one
tune or another, but I believe that in
this case 1T was true. Our Major was q
hard man, and there was one case in
the camp that he had no patience with.
1t was poor chap who was simply dy-
ing OF homeslckness. I stopped by him
one day where he was sitting with his
race IN his hands, and put my hand ON
ms shoulder and spoke word or two,
and he looked up, and shall never for
get his look as he said, You're the first
one that's spoken a kind word to me
since L came l told the Surgeon about
1t afterward and he said it was all
nonsense, and that the man was simply
too lazy to work. I said: He's not
lazy; he's sick But the Major had his
mind made up, and he hunted the poor
chap out and sent him to loading stuff
in the commissary department. That
afternoon I came across him, sitting on
sack of grain with his head down, and
I noticed the way he'd slumped for
ward. I laid hold of him and found
that he was dead. Plenty Of them died
that way-of homesickness."
There was an odd look on the faces Of
some of the men on the cots when the
doctor had told his story, as if the
brief service in Santiago had already
taught them what that sickness meant,
--Leslie's Weekly.
The record-union., 1898-12-29

the use of revenue stamps counts most
rapidly. The receipt from taxes levied
In Spain in the same manner as in the
United States would scarcely yield a.
hundredth part of what they do in this
country. The people have not got the
money, and a revenue bill, whether
drafted for stamp or other taxes, gets
little or no support throughout the
country.-Chicago Tines Herald.
The record-union., 1898-12-29
Mrs. Brandes' Preliminary Hearing

OAKLAND, Dec 2S.-The long-de-
layed preliminary hearing of Mrs. Eta
Brandes, Jointly charged with w. A
Brandes with the murder of her
thirteen-year-old stepdaughter, took
place to-day before Justice of the
Peace Gift. The case was taken under
advisement until tomorrow. No new
evidence was presented.
The record-union., 1898-12-29
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
A Terrible Double Tragedy Enact
ed Near Clare, Iowa.

SIOUX CITY Qa.), Dec. 2S.-A dis
tr1ct school house about two miles from
the village of Clare was the scene of
a terrible tragedy this afternoon.
whereby May Thomas, a popular young
teacher, lost her life.
This afternoon a young man came to
The record-union., 1898-12-29
Musical Geography.

"The Atchison Globe undoubtedly is
right in saying that "in one place the
overture of .'Tannhauser" sounds ex-
actly like a big fight in a saloon" That
place, of course, is Atchison. Chicago
Times-H Herald
The record-union., 1898-12-29
Fire in Steamer Lakme ouenched.

ASTORIA (Or), Dec. 2S-The fire in
the cargo of the steamer Lakme was
quenched to-day, and she IS now lying
on the beach with her hold full of
water. The extent of the damage is
not known.
The record-union., 1898-12-29
Gold Shipments From Australia

MELBOURNE Wictoria), Dec 2S.-
The gold shipments from Australia for
the year 1898 have amounted to f12,-
$4,000 The shipments to America in
creased by e, 000,000
The record-union., 1898-12-29

Even though she refuses him, a wom-
an always admires the good judgment
of the man who proposes.
The record-union., 1898-12-29

It's a wise man who can conjecture
what woman is going to say-and lis
a foolish one who wants to.
The record-union., 1898-12-29

If every man didn't have to make his
reputation there might be more good
ones.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
Spain'S Greatest Need

Mr.. r. Z. Olivia Of Barcelona,
Spain, spends his winters III
Aiken, S. G.. Weak nerves had
caused severe pains IN the back OF
his head. On uSing Electric Bit
Ucrs, Amcrica's Greatest Blood
and Nerve Remedy, all pain soon
left him. He says this grand
medicine is what his country
needs. All America knows that
it cures liver and kidney trouble,
purliirs the blood, tones up the
stomach, strengthens the nerves,
puts vim, vigor and new life int o
every muscle, nerve and organ OF
the body. If weak, tired or all
ing YOU need 1t. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only 30 cents. Sold
by Garrett & GerIg, druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
TIE Main Object

La Keeping the y Autobiography
drag store OPEN is i" pat up pre-
sctiplIoas, and thai keeps us
fairly busy, with more business
iii sight. Our little shop is often
full, bat we Will maIi" room for
rou long cnou@n TO take Your
order and viii deliver yoar mrdi-
Gin" any where II the city. Ii
yuu are IN a hurry we can serve
lun. Anti-MnnopoIy drug store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
Moved p Town

McssrS. Fuller and Clark, the
popular North Magnolia street
groc"rS, have moved into their
new and handsome quarters, the
corner store in the Opera House
block, where they arr ready to
s"rv" their customers. This firm
has b"nu steadily adding tea lis
Stock Until now il mas one Of the
best grocery stocks III 10 %n, and
cnj"yS / good share Of the trade
Of tins section.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02

Constipation prevents the body
from Kidding itself of waste mat
ter. De Wits Little Early
RisrrS will remove the trouble
and cure Sick Headache. Bilious
ness, Inactive Liver and clear the
Complexion. Small, sugar coated,
don't gripc or cause nausea
Antl-Monopoly drug store.
C. r. Tydings gives his per-
Sonal attention TO his prescription
business AMI uses the best drugs
money can buy and his charges
are tie most reasonable. Take
your prescriptions to him and
got the best service.
-Bo~anIip's Cough Syrup, the
hcst remedy for coughs, at the
Anri-Monopoly drug store for
- and 30 cents. \ time tried
remedy.
Complete is our line of neck
wear in bows and club ties at p
cents. Davidson X EanEchop.
If others have failed TO suit
you, try }. J. F'uller's good suits;
< 20 $l1.
A fine AMI complete line OF
toilet soaps cheap. at the ALI
1Ucc store.
-Lownry's and Tenncy's pack
age candy Just received 1t
Dame :.
A small roll umbrella for a
small roll of money 1T j. j. Full
lcI =.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
John DOZier to Come Back

John Dozier agent OF theft. G..
Il 2. railroad at this place, has
been transferred back to Ocala TO
tie same position he held when
he was appointed to take charge
here. This move is made by the
+. {. x r. company, not because
the work Of Mr.. DoZier here was
in the least unsatisfactory, but
because they need him worse in
Ocala. He is recognized as one
Of the most efficient agents on
the road. He came to Tampa
during war times, and very much
regrets his departure at this
time, Us he thinks there is no
place in Florida like Tampa. He
Is certain there Is a future in
store for this city, and is sorry
that he cannot be here to enjoy
the growth and future prosper
itE He Will leave in Il few DAYS,
just as soon as his successor has
been appointed, and Is in shape
TO take up the wOrk.-Tampa
Tribune.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
MILLINERY STORE

l have recently opened a
well selected stock Of millinery:
ladies' trimmed hats a speciality;
pattern hats and sailors: latest
styles; alpines and all the New
York novelties in styl,.; prices
surprisingly low. Children :
hats, caps and baby bonnets,
flowers, etc. Call at the corner
store opposite LiddOu's stable. |
solicit a share of the patronage
OF the ladies OF Ocala and Marion
and adjoining counties. Mail or
dcrs will receive careful and
prompt attention.
Yours respectfully,
MHS. l.. II. TOMPKINS,
Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
LOCAL NEWS AND VIEWS

Red, luscious apples at Trox-
ler's.
Ice cream made at Danes.
None better.
-Cranberl'ies, To-. pen quart,
at Birdscy Bros.
Salt AMULET Just received. at
the Alliance Store.
j. W. Hatfield Of Wildwood
was in town today
A fine line Of fresh package
candy at TroXler's.
Scotch oats at Zoe. par pack
age at Birdscy Bros.
Sweet mixed pickles in bulk
at the Alliance store.
FLORIDA oranges, the first Of
the season, at DANES.
Whole wheat flour in bulIl
ot +ho NlcC,.+bv gov,
Dame continues to make ice
croan, Don.t rn,.,r., Inn,
Best creamery butter in
town, at the Alliance Store.
enc" eIl hlJ'I' something
~ va -'1> ''' '''i'
,,,,n,nnSSi,. WV ~, 'r 49, - -"
' = ','' - . : 0->'''
"A line OF iln', fresh package
candy Just received at TroNIer 5.
r. r
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
Stickney Succeeds Long

Joseph +. Lee entered upon
the active duties Of his office OF
collector Of internal revenue yes
terday. He announced, among
other appointments of deputy
collectors, Robert a. Sticknry.
to succeed III. w. Long at Ocala
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
Notice

Notice is hereby given that q
meeting Of the Ocala Cycle Club
is cl:lnI 10 meet tonight ut 40
at the office of the secretary for
Tie purpose OF clrctlnS officers
for Ire ensuing year.
w. l.. FILLER, President.
/. r.. i'iGu:,, : Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
Daughters OF the Conicdrracy

1t tha armory, Friday after
noon ~ 800 o'clock, the regular
;non1 hIy meeting o. the United
Daughters Of the ConfrdCracv
VIII Ia held. \ full Attendance
is cry much desired.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
Beautiful Autumn Dress Goods
-T-*--%-
- - MA STEERS
e. w. II. STANLEY.

Every department is at its best, and invite eur
friends and patrons to call and We especially
attention OF the ladies to Dress Goods Departments which
III the extent and variety Of its
high Standard You will find here the novelties Wir
Cords. PopIn>, Epcngn, ArmourS, Merosc and Empress
Cloth Jacquard, Granite and Chevcron Sun9, Ecrbrr
Bourrttn ai all wool steamed and spongcd Chcvot> plain
and storm cc$, etc. We have unusually
Of Novelty Black Dress Gooover 80 pieces, every piece
different plain, fancy, corded Bro(*,dcs
A most beautiful line of Silks, and coorc, III
Waist, Dress and Skirt PATTERNS Don't fail inspect
Black BrOralrd Silks for ladies skirts
The newest concerts in Dress Trimmings, Bral> plain
fancy Silk Gimp are here in every Variety them.
Fifty pieces Outing Flannel light and dark newest effects
and COlOrS and Eleven hundred wards
31ncl lcrc;es s. 10 and Entirely patterns
Pretty Ladies', Misses and Straw
Hats, latest shapes and Colorsa with this
Call and inspect this line goods before purchasing
elsewhere.
Three thousand yards Indigo Prints co1orS &C. per
yard -Four thousand yards Standard Dark Dress Prints
DDnlcsics! Domesics!! all widths, grades and prices
Remember have 1000 yards cacvl Fruit
the Loom and I>Onsae which selling at y IL CENTS
Our prices low lower merchandise, cuua
merit be bought for anywhere in the city, Come and
=
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
STATE or ONO.
CRY 81. TOLEDO, : IS.
LrNAS COUNTY. '

STATE or ONO.
CITY 81 TOLEDO, IS.
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY IN axes oath
that hc i the senior partner Of
tn" firn Of f. j. CHENEY x Co.,
doing business in the CITY Of
TuleCo, County aud State aforc-
said, and that said firm will pay
the SUM "f ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every
cas-. ri CATAI;RH that cannot re
cured by tie use of HALL :
CATA!;I;iI CURE
FRANK j, CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me ana sub
>cri1-d in my presence, this 9Th
day Of December, a. d, loo6.
seal y. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken
internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Send for t,Stimon-
ials, free. +. j. CHENEY * Go :,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, - cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
ID ID I'D Is the King OF
6l b. d. Blood Medicines.


Take no other. The best is the
cheapest. Its use guarantees
quick and permanent cure OF all
blood diseases. One dollar per
large bottle, three for $3.50, at
druggists, or sent on receipt of
price, express pad, by Blood
Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga.
A cough is not like a fever. IL
does not have to run 4 certain
course Cure 1T quickly and cf-
fectually with One Minute Cough
Cure, the best remedy for all
ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend if because
it's good. Autobiography drug
store.
Compound Dyspepsia Tab.
lets, the best remedy for sour
stomach, dyspepsia and indiGC4-
tlop. One dozen for , cents.
Try them and be convinced. Tyd-
ngs q Go.
Mr.. Goodrich, the florist, has,
on exhibition in G.. IL. Dunes
show window, some handsome
pot plants, specimens from lis
green house.
Overcome evil with good
Overcome your coughs and colds
with One Minute Cough Cure. Ii
is SO good children cry for it. 1t
cures Group, bronchitis, pncm-
monia, grippe and all throat and
lung diseases. Autobiography
drug store.
Wonderful results from the
use OF one bottle Of hair tonic
reported by all using TydinEs'
Hair Tonic. AS it is sold under
Il guarantee you can safely use
It. % cents, 30 cents and 81.
TydIngS q 20.
Captain Baker, candidate for
senator, General Bullock, &. l..
Bittinger and others went 10 Red
dick to take IN the speaking.
House plants arriving at the
sgreen house. every week.
Books open al DANES, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday after
moons.
We fit your form and fit
your purse. Suits, sl5: trous-
crs, 81, TO your measure. David
son and VanEchop.
-Pcttijohn's Breakfast food,
delicious and Who'll, some, at the
Alliance Store.
Ladies and children union
suits, all sizes, at Rheinauer ~
Co.'S.
The largest line of caps IN
Ocala to select from al Rhcinaucr
* Cos.
American Beauty Flour, our
speciality, in barrels and half
barrels, al Birdsey Bros.
A nice variety Of fresh pre-
serves Just opened at the ALI
ance Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
MILLINERY FOR WINTER

have complete stock of up-to-date and fashionable
Millinery, suitable the winters trade have all grades
and prices to SUIT the wants of every customer.
Pattern Hats Trimmed and ITntrinlned Hats Feathers
Ribbons and all kinds Of Trimmings and Ladies' Furnishings
A cordial invitation is extended to the Ladies to visit
my Store. MRS. ID. NJ HICK.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02

Frank LeGette OF Melrose ~
visiting friends in this city. He
passed the summer i'm the Cuban
army, and some OF his expert
ences were narrowing in the ex-
tremp.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

Is due not only To the originality ana
simplicity of the combination. but also
TO the care and skill with which il is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession. and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given TO millions of families. makes
the maine of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laXatives.
as 1T acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and il does not grippe nor
nauseatc. In order TO get its beneficial
effects. please remember the name of
the Company
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-11-02
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEw YORK, NY
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-11-01
AWARDED CONTRACT FOR DRIVE
TO THE PALI.
Begins Important Work at Once and
Hopes to Have 1t Finished Early
Next Year.

The contract for building the pro-
posed new road from town to the Pail
will be let this afternoon or tomor-
row to c. b. Dwight. Mr.. Rowell is
figuring this afternoon on the details
of the contract.
Mr.. Dwight's bid was $29,975 for the
whole block of 25,3OO feet. or about
five miles straightaway. All the 9th
er bids ran from $4,000 to $4,000
higher.
Dwight's bid is above the money on
hand, and some pairing off will be re-
sorted to. The appropriation was
100000, but some of it was expended
in making a new survey of the route
The contractor hopes to finish the
road during the first half of the COM
ing year
The new road to the Pail is one that
has been figured on for years, but was
over-topped by the Importance of the
mountain part of it. This having been
completed attention will be devoted
TO the town end of the line, which is
in sad need of great improvement.