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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-13

03e OF the most surprising Of recent
news Items was telegraphic dispatch
sent out by the Associated Press re-
cording the death of an accused mur-
deress named Cora Smith. who commit
ted-suicide on October l0ai Des Moines.
la. BY eating a large number of spiders
whfNh-she had collected IN her jail cell
f,Effst purpose. She TOOK Them day
! BY day until she had quantity OF hem
tied up in a handkercA f.and a meal OF
hem Destroyed her.
II seems 10 be beyond question that
the woman died soon after eating the
spiders. Now science declares that
ell spiders .are poisonous. and so. on
the face OF II. il would seem reasonable
to suppose that the spider poison was
responsible for the death OF the woman.
But there are doubts. 'Generally speak
ing, poisons of animal origin, like snake
poison, however deadly when intro
tueed into the veins Of a human being.
IRE absolutely harmless when swai-
lowed. That IS the reason why per-
son may without risk suck the venom
from wound made by cattlesnake
OF even by cobra, which is recognized
as the most deadly serpentin existence.
- The subject is exceedingly interest
lag, inasmuch as scientific knowledge
respecting this matter is comparatively
new and anybody may be exposed TO
the bite of spider. Within the last
few years a great deal Of knowledge
on this subject has been obtained, and
the poison glands of the mosquito and
other venomous insects have been dis
sected out. OF course. however the
spider is not an insect, from the sciep-
tifc point of view II is an arachnid,
belonging to a very different group IN
the animal kingdom. There is no doubt
whatever that spiders are yenomous.
and few of them are dangerously So,
tIklmay surprise the average reader TO
fGn that the typical poisonous spider
Possesses a poison gland and hollow
tooth or fang through which the venom
is introduced into the wound made by
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-13

TRes--First Monday IN FebruAry--tern
shree weeks third Monday in May--term two
weeks
HRTsrIAE Fourth Monday In February
term six weeks First Monday In June-teIp
term six week.
CALLowAV.--second Monday in April--tern
hree weeks First Monday in August--term
two weeks; Second Monday in Mover beJ
--term three weeks.
LYoN.--First Monday IN May-term two
weeKo; first Monday in August term two
weeks; first Monday in September term two
weeks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-13
The Valuable Man.

ne man VINO has no price Il y. RE
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-13
Cycle Carriages.
N. Y. Sun

Paris cyclists have taken up new
fad They hitch behind their wheels
a little ear in which passengers may be
carried, and some of these E'trailers"
are elaborate affairs, with ball-befr-
ings, pneumatic tires, and fine up
holstery, The carriages are useless
except on level roads, and while handy
fos wheelmen With invalid relatives 81
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-13
FUTURE OF AFRICA.
Value of the ozark Continent" to Great
Britain.

The Vienna commercial organ, the
Handelscorrespondcnz, in an inter
csting article on the Anglo-Frcnch
conflict and the progress of British
colonization in Africa expresses the
opinion that the new market opened
to trade in that continent viii be Of
far greater value tran that of China.
1t must be remembered that China
although an excellent field for COM
Inercial enterprise, will in short time
become a formidable competitor for
European industry, as the Chinese are
capable Of manufacturing everything
that is now produced by the European
artisan. Throughout the whole Of
the next century Africa can only Be
purchaser of European manufac-
lures The opening up Of the CONT
nent and the construction Of African
railways will for so years to come fur
nish Europe with safe and mex
haustible maikct for its wares, the
gradual development of which viii
improve the condition Of labor at
home, 1t may even favorably affect
the social question and producea tenn
porary relaxation of the present ten
sion between employers and the em-
ployed. The Handelscorrespondenz
believes that this circumstance ac-
counts for thcencrgy now displayed in.
England in African affairs. She is
there securing subsistence for her la
boring millions, and for that reasons
prepared, if necessary, to deferd her
position With the word.--l.ondon
Times Vienna Correspondence
The Valuable Man.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-13

FoI further information, address
IL. G. MoRpUE. A, g.. A
WI. MILLS, Lo0i's'iis' ~
Greensboro. XIV,
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
SCIENCL AND INDUSTRY.

Roquefort cheese was made in the time of Pliny.
 The cheese mite is more tenacious of life than any other insect.
 X needle machine turns out 1,600,- GOO needles week.
 In ten years the production of steam engines in Germany has more than doubled.
 Oil refining in western Siberia is making fast progress, and large quan- titles are sold abroad.
 New Guinea is considered by the German naturalist, Dr. Sc1non, the richest of tropical islands.
 The product of the s7 milk -condens- ing factories in the United States last year was worth about $1O0, GOO.
 The lightest tubing ever made is of nickel alumiHum. 4nree thousand feet Of this tubing weighs only one pound.
 Enlao Norriotti, an Italian horti- cuitu} [, has succeeded in making yio- lets 2Ea inches across, with 100 petals.
 X kind of paper is made from sea- weed which is so transparent that it may be used instead of glass fer win dows.
 Medical men now regard typhoid fe- yer as disease so preyentabie that, as one of them declares. flor every case of typhoid fever somebody ought to be hung"
 Many animals in desert regions never have any water except the dew on vegc- tation. \ parrot in the London Zoo is ,Hopn to have lived g years without mixing a GroQ qf water
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
In Mem Orianl.

DIED On Friday, D ecem Der 15 at 8:30 p. m., Roy Preston, infant son of J. c. and Essie Stevens, of spasmodic croup, complicated with bronchial tronbIe. Little Roy wls only tour months and fourteen days old, but was a bright and lovabIe chlld In his death his parents mourn an lrreparable loss, but may they see that their loss is his eternal gain, for
 Ere his eyes discerned the sorrow In a life of toil and care, Ere his little feet had wandered
 Into any sinful snare,
 He left this earthly snare.
 Yes. his spirit took it's flight, And he is now among the angels,
 Clad in robes of spotless white. While the blow seems very cruel,
 While the loss is hard to bear, There is solace, there is comfort He is waiting over there, Safe at home among the angels,
 Never more on earth to roam, Little hands are reaching downward Ever beckoning loved ones home.
 
 Stricken parents lift your vision,
 Look across death s1olIing wave, Seeing not the empty cradle,
 Viewing not the pew made grave. But the One who blessed the children, Saying ''let them come to me, For of such" ;" saih the Savior.
 "Shall the Heavenly kingdom be. "
 -COn trihnteu.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
Millions of Dollars

Are eXrended every year for pat-,.y nostrGms and aecocLions which - absolutely without merit, and ma positively dangerous if yon Aa :. grown older and worse from their ,,~- try what Nature can do for you Nitea- Ore Nature has provided re:..- edy which will do for you what no h. made deeoctionS ever did, ever can p= ever will do, for it is God-ma@e 4iz."- and not 8 componHd. Itcoutains m. .se free, pure constituents than ali z dopes on earth. IL contains a viz < izing element r"edpd by all who stlf.' from diseases " ,rrles, cares old e2'- loss of vital ,or:e and all couplaint7 the stomach, kldueys, liver or be. '- Itis the greatest relief giviAg taa a known to man, and will not fail , time of need. Red ink signature Thaa Noel on package, $I co by ana. Theo Noel Geo)Ogist. Chicago. l.
 Mrs NJ 4. Russell, Special Ageof. Green Forest, Ark.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21

WANrED-Several bright aud honest persons to represent us as Managers m this and close by coua ''es. Salary $500 year and ex- pehses. Straight, bonafde, no more, no less salary. Position permanent. Our reference, any bank in any town. It is mainly offlce work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The Domin. lon Company, Dept, 3, Chicago.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
PILES CURED WITHOUT THE KNIFE.

Al druggists are authorized by the manufactures of Pazo Oiutment to refund the money where it fails to cure any case of piles, no matter of how long standing. Cures ordinarv cases in six days, the worst eases in fourteen days. One application gives ease and rest. Relieves itching Ills tantly.
 This is a new discovery and is the only pile remedy old on positive guarantee. no cure, no pay. Price 50c.
 your druggist don't keep i in stock send us 50 cents in postage stamps and we will forward sa"e by mail Manu- facturea by Faris Medicine Co, St. Louis. Mo.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior, United States Land Office.
N. C.. Ch harles,
 Prob att e Clerk


 Harrison, Ark, Nov. 10, 1899 X sufficient contest affidavit having been fled in this office by Albert $. Hobbs, contestant against Harlow C. Palmer, entry No. 20577. made Oct. 22, 1894. for Nv Nv, Sec %, Ne Ne, Sec. 30, T IS, N R P W, by Harlow c. Pal. mer. contestee, in which it is aledgel that said cnntestee i,as wholly aband oned said tract of land, and failed to reside thereon for more than four years last past. Said parties are hereby notified to appear. respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o clock, a. m. on Dec. 2l. 1899, before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Harrison, Arkan- Sas.
 The said con ptestant having, in a proper affidavit. filed Nov. 10, 1889, set forth facts which show that alter dne diligence personal service of this no tlce cannot be made, it is hereby order e6 and directed that such notice be given by due aud proper publication
 John 1. Worthlngton, Register.
 r. $. Baker, Receiver.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
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 Eow Mexico is knocking at the dool
 congress for statehood.
 uohini. the real head of the Filipin C
 ,rrecton, and Aguinaldo's ablest
 riser, has been captured. The State penitentiary board has a,bt ten acres of land near Little ~9for a new penitentiary. | ,n effort is being made to match bFitzhsimmons and Jack Stelzner
 Ia 20 round glove contest at Hot
 rings.
 he election contest in Kentuck y
 , been settled, giving Taylor's plu-
 ty at 2,3S4.
 ,enator Mason of Illinois has two ughters who are lawyers.
 The American Book Co. has bought
 Harper Bros.' school publications ! hundred head of cattle sold in knsas City last week at an average | ce of $344 per head. Eleven d emocrats voted for the gold ndard currency bill. Philadelphia has been selected as ! place for holding the next national bubIican convention and the date |ed June 19.
 6en. Wood has sailed for Cuba to Hume duties as governor general. Hon. ]. E. Wood announces his hhdrawal from the race for governor. Ehe new Choctaw passenger station H.ittle Rock will cost SIP ,000. Ben Butler reports to the London af office that his losses in Fridays s fagement were ,097 men. E1 1he lead and zinc fie Ids of Northern Kansas are most easily reached via d Frisco Line. Arrangements have uen completed for daily stage service Tween Chadwick, Forsyth and Lead M also between Eureka Springs and q vile, via Berryville. Green Forest, !arrison and Powell. These stages lake close connection with through laius of the Frisco Line and afford lost comfortable and convenien !eens of reaching that impor- Int locality. Descriptive literature fth rates, time of trains and |aRe connections will be furnished |}tn application to any representative lSf flsco Line, or Bryan Snider, Gen | Passenger Agent, St. Louis,
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
\ Woman s Letter.

Peoples, Ky, June 2oth, is}S. New Spencer Medicine Co.,
 Dear Sir: 1 wish To say that have bought and used awo bottles of y"ar Benedicta, and it has done me wnn- derfuI amount of good was m v-sy bad health and suffered great deal. but your remedy has completely fr- stored ne. desire 10 thank yon fos the information sent me.
 Mrs. Jas. Worthan Sold bg J. II Ramsey.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
PUSHERS AND "KNOCKERS".
Local Patriotism Discussed by an
 Esteemed Contemporary.

The Eureka Springs Times Echo goes after people who refused to lend assistance to he railroad as follows:
 The proposition for a new railroad through North Arkansas has given observers a good opportunity to study that portion of citizenship known as progressive, and to contrast them with those who are, by nature and inclina- tion. inherent drones. No community IS exempt from the latter class, sorry bipeds though they be. In all matters of public enterprise, in every locality, there are the two classe es, Fpushers" and "knockers." The pusher is the man who backs mp every proposition for the public good; who contributes his money and energy to the up build ing of his community, who bniids rall roads, towns, factories aud other evidences of commercial progress. He is the backbone of civilization.
 The ',knocker" is possessed of all the contrary attributes. He is com melclal carbuncle He is nauseous compound of mediaeval ignorance and aboriglnsl indolence. He is the in dividual who finds flaw in every structure, break in every chain, a worm in every chestnut, and a thief in every enterprise The only energy he is capable of exhibiting is to roll a stone in front of the wheels of progress. H e and his children are compelled to enjoy those advantages which others build up over his protest. He is prob ably the most sorry and contemptable creature the Almighty ever permitted to ample about on two legs.
 In tbe effort DOW in progress to guarantee railroad from Eureka Springs to Harrison, these two classes have become conspicious, as they have in every place where public en ter prise Is attempted. Probably the "knocker" [" is no worse in North Ark ansas than any where else, but then he has so much jess excuse for "knocking.' The building of this road means everything, in commercial way, to at least two counties in North Arkansas, if not more of them. It carries with it ln- creased valuation for every man $ property along the way; 1t will help pay taxes; it will educate the children by putting funds in the treasuiics; 1t will reduce the cost of transporta- tion of goods, which the resident of that section has llad to pay for years and will continue to pay for years more if he does not get railroad With all this there are a few who do not properly appreciate what other are ! trying to do for them in this matter of building railroad and have refused to do their share in assisting the en- terprise. These people are placed in an unenviable light The workers are enth usiastic, however, and when the road is completed they will have the honor of knowing that to them North Arkansas is indebted for the develop ment ot it's resources.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
When Others Fall

Hoods Sarsaparlla builds up the weakened, shattered system by giving vigorous action to the digestive organs, creating au appetite, and purifying the blood It is prepared by modern methods, possesses the greatest curative pow CTS and has the most wonderful record of actual cures of any medicine. Try it.
 zsoOd's Pills cure nausea, sick headache. indigestion, b1ousness All druggists. 25eents
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
CLERKS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the follow ing named guardians and administrators filed at the October term of the Carroll probate court for the eastern district, their respective ac- counts current. It was ordered by the court that the same be continued and advertised for confirmation or rejection at the Jan. term oi said court. l900, viz:
 " Goforth guardian of Nellie Mahan 9th annual account current w Goterth, guardian of Bert Mahan, 5th annual account current
 All persons having exceptions to said set dement's are requested to file the same in this court on or before the second day of the Jan. term thereof,
 This Oct, 30 1899.
 N. C.. Charles,
 Drol, ,ato l.,rJ-
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
|aSII7!a5ZE-zIsXtIIl;liZ:IEE RI! !

Our fee returned if we fail. Any one sending sketch and description of any invention will promptly receive our opinion free concerning the patentahility of same. How to Obtain a Patent" sent upon request. Patents secured through us advertised for sale at our expense. Patents taken out through receive special notice, without charge. i'll THE PATENT RECORD illustrated and widely circulated journal, consulted by Manufacturers and Investors Send for sample copy FREE- Address,
 VICTOR j. EVANS 6 co.
 (Patcnt Attorneys
 Evans Building, WASHINGTON, D. C.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
A Poor Worker.
Q. c. PENNINGron.

No man or woman can wort. well, mentally or physlcally, ne. perform effective service of any kind who is burdened with torD [, liver. Constipation aud defiein,, secl etion of bile have clogged ue the organs of the body SD th.y cannot keep up the energy to s;,t proper standard, hence, wearine4, headache, depression, fctle app.z tite result. Allthis can be chang, |! with a few doses of PrickIy A,h Bitters. Il clcanses the SySte.a thoroughly, fushes the excretoy y canals, drives ont impurities, 1sa- parts new fife to the vital orSaaa and re-eslabIishes healthy tnnc:- ionaI activity, which brings w.la it energy, strength, vigor ot body and brain and and cheerful spirits. Sold by Harbert < SEe!}9n
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
FRIDAY

FRIDAY. 10 a, III. Organization and Deyo- tional.
 Il a. m. Sermon-W w Southarl. / D. m. Power anu Utility of Prayer @. c. Pennington 5 p. m. Feasibility and Advantages of Prayer. meeting in our Country Chnrches-J. H Middleton. p. m. Board Meeting. 7p. m. Sermon-G.A. Miller,
 SATURDAY. 10 a. m. Devotional Service. 10:30 a. m. Personal Devotional. J. Russell
 Il 8. m. Bible Sanctiication-J. N. Roddy.
 2p.m, Associational Missions-@.. c. McCollough, M. M. Munger, E. k. Graham and others. Five minutea' talk by each, 1p. m. Sermon-Wm Kerns. Sunday and Sunday night to he arranged for as thought best by tho.e attending the meeting.
 J. NJ. RoDpY,
 O. O. pENNINGrau
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
MCEEREE'S Wine of CaG'Gllsii ]

 It brings health to the wo1nanly
 organism, and health there means
 we'll poisednerves, calmness, strength.
 1t restores wonanly vigor and power. It tones up the nerves which suffer- \ ing and disease have shattered. It is
 3 the most perfect remedy ever devised
 3 to restore weak women to perfect. health, and to make them attractive and happy. $I.oo at all druggists. For advice in cases requiring spec 3 ial directions, address, giving syInp-
 toms, "The Ladies' Advisory De- pertinent. y The Chattanooga Medi-
 cine Co.,. Chattanooga, Tenn.
 REV. J. W. SMTTI, Camden, s. C.,
 says My wife used Wine of Cardu at home for falling of the womb and it entirely cured
 her"
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
"Sweet Bells tangled
 Out of Tune and Harsh

Shakespeare's description fits thou- sands of women. They are cross, des- pondent, sieldy, nervous-a burden to
 themselves and their families Their sweet dispositions are gone, and they. like the bells, seem sadly out of tune. But
 there ia remedy They can use
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21

cia n'S c X } anlinatiOnS s Its marvel a ous action , on the dis ] tinctly fem { Il inc or { gans, heals 1 and Strenp-
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21

! Do you suffer from Painful, Irregular
 E or Suppressed Menstruation? Benedicta ! has cured many suffering women and I will cure you in the privacy of your 2 home, without the necessity of physi-
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
FOR SALE OR RENT.

Several Carroll county farms c very easy terms. For foIl disor;I E ,ions and terms, apply to Fanche, X Fanchcr, BerryvilIe or ". | Beatty, Eureka Springs.
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 ,Eks.s GREAT RAsvVSsEeAFasss2-
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21
PROGRAM. .

Following is the program of the Fifta Sunday meeting of the Carroll Connty Baptist Association to be held with Shady Grove church, beginning Friday, December 20, 1899:
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21

ts thens them so that the monthly periods .s may be regllarand painless. Headache, 1 Y Dizziness, Nervousness, that dragging G sensation and those terrible palms in
 z the back, hips and abdomen quickly
 E disappear. g Sold by all Druggists or sent postpaid for
 SSl. box of M onthy" Regulating Pills to < Use Ill connection, is With each bottle < LADIES BLUE BOOK sent free to any an. ] r dress sample box of "Monthly'' Reg sa uiating Fills sent for IOc. In stamps. ' Address. Woman's Department. New ss spencer FfedscIns Co.. hattanooga, Tenn. Mention Mis paper. gGFr gFEr grnr rqr lTr zsr
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-12-21

Sold by ]. II. Ramsey.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-08-31

People over 30 would do well TO
give up milk and eggs rs n diet" said
DIR. Henry NJ. Dearborne. "These are
the structure forming foods of animals
which mature In Il short time. and
when taken In quantities by human
beings whose structures have already
formed they tend only to the harden
Ing and aging of the tissues
DR.. Dearborne said that he had seen
people who We're beginning to find
stair climbing difficult and who were
losing their elasticity much benefited
by eliminating these articles from their
diet. There has been IA great Increase
In the duration OF life below the age OF
80, statistics prove" he said, but be-
yond that period there has been no
improvement" In his opinion, the per-
son over 80 should have as good a
chance to preserve life as the young
child Just beginning its struggle with
existence.-New York Times.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-08-31
Famous old Gamblers.

In the latest history of gambling In
England, just published. there are
some astonishing revelations as to the
amount of money won and lost by men
and women whose names are as IA
millar as household words early In the
present century. There are records OF
100000 having been lost at sitting,
and the loss of $4,000 appears to have
been very common occurrence.
A gambling story is told of Charles
James Fox that rather reflects on his
honor. lie was one OF the ardent adj
mirers of Mrs. Crewe, a noted beauty
of her day, and 1t is related that gen.
tleman lost considerable sum to this
lady at play, and, being obliged to
leave town suddenly, gave Mr.. Fox the
money TO pay her, begging him to
apologize to her for his not having
paid the debt of honor In person. Fox
lost every shilling of 1t before morn
ing. Mrs. Crewe often met the sup
posed debtor afterward, and. surprised
that he never noticed the clrcum-
stances, at length delcately limited the
matter TO him.
"Bless me" said he. II paid the mon
ey TO Mr.. Fox three months ago"
"ob. did you. sir?" said Mrs. Crewe
coed naturally. ''rhen, probably, he
paid me, and forgot it,"-Boston Her
aid.