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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
PORT ARTHUR CELEBRATION,
Opening Of New Seaport for the West
to Re Fittln;ly Observed

PoHr ARTHUR, Texas, March 9.
Extensive preparations are now un-
der way for a great celebration on tho
occasion of the completion of the first
cutting of the dredges in the Port Ar
thur Ship Canal, which requires only
a comparatively small amount of work
to complete it. The Port Arthur Ship
Canal is part of the harbor system
forming the Gulf terminal of the Kan.
sas City. P;ttsburg & Gulf Railroad at
Port Arthur, Texas The canal has
been under construction for the past
two years. Legal and other obstruc-
tions have been constantly raised by
rival interests, and work was stopped
twice by order of the Secretary of
War-all distractions, however, hav
ing been removed, the first cutting of
the canal will be CO mpleted March
25th and vessels drawing "a feet of
water viii be enabled to receive and
discharge cargocs at the docks at Port
Arthur in very short time.
The canal was designed and con-
structed by Robert Gillian, general
anu CAltSA CnkluCCI Va Iuo
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf rail-
road. A. E. Stilwell, president of the
road, first suggested the canal and in.
terested J. de Goeijen of Amsterdam,
Holland, large foreign holder of the
roads securities. The plans prepared
by Mr.. Gillian were approved by for
eign engineering experts, and the
work was begun during the spring Of
lc96. The canal is designed to extend
to deep water from Sabine Pass to
Port Arthur. Sabine Pass has depth
OF ?: feet of water over the bar. The
dimensions of the canal are the same
as those of the Suez canal-113 feet
wide and IS feet deep. 1t is ~ miles
long. The excavations were made by
hydraulic dredges, the work involving
the dredging of 100000 yards of
cay, etc
At the Port Arthur end of the canal
several slips have been already dredged
and work on others is in progress. An
elevator with capacity of 500, 900
bushels is completed; large warehouses
have been built and extensive piers
constructed; large export business
has already been handled through
Port Arthur, and as soon as the canal
is completed, additional steamship
lines will be established The harbor
is land-loclIed and an excellent one
A number of prominent men, fnan-
ciers from Europe and elsewhere, will
be present at the celebration on the
25th. The Third regiment band of
Missouri, late q. S. Volunteers, will
leave on special train from Kansas
City, March 22nd; distinguished visit
ors will be present from New York,
London, Amsterdam, Paris and ether
foreign places as well as many points
in the United States. Free transpor-
tation from Port Arthur to the dock
and free transportation by steamers
on the canal will be furnished Lunch
will be served on the canal in connec-
ton with the ceremonies This will
be an event of unusual interest and
connecting the waters of
the Gulf of Mexico with the greatest
canal and land-locked harbor on tho
American continent. Specially low
rates will be made from Omaha,
Quincy, Kansas City and intermediate
points
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
The prayer-meeting promise not put
into practice adds lie to your guilt.

There is more Catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together,
lncurable For a great many years doctors pro-
nOunced 1t a local disease. and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure
Win iOcai tteatmeht. pronounced II incuranie.
tiOnal disease. and therefore requires cOnSti-
tutional treatment. Halls Ca;arrh Cure. man
ufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo Ohio.
Is the only constitutional cure on the market
1t is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
. teaspoonfuL 1t acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials Address
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists. 15c.
1all'S Family Pills are the best.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
~ SeosackneoS.

Bright-red spectacles, accompanied
by internal doses of cafomel, form q
new German specific against seasick-
ness. 1t is deduced from Epstein's in
vestigation on the influence of color
on the blood vessels In the brain.
Seasickness is due to lack Of blood In
the brain. while red sends blood to
the brain with a rush. By looking at
one point for some time through the
red glasses the patient is cured rad
icaliy.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Cure for Elephantasis.

The Venezuelan Herald announces
that the natives Of Calcutta on the
frontier Of Venezuela and Colombia,
have discovered a cure for elephan-
tiasis in an herb called tuctua, or
frailejou. This dreadful disease has
hitherto been regarded as incura bic,
and II there be any truth in the report
from Calcutta, which is vouched for
by a priest, the information may prove
Of great value to the medical world.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Dangerous,

IT dunno ez as I b'lieve in this idea
Of stringin' lot O. them little Per-
eiflc islan's together with a stee! ca
ble." said old Uncle Hez as he ran his
hand through his hair and looked wise.
"Somethin' might happen to spread
Ameriky an Asia apart little furder,
an when that blame cable straighten-
ed out, all these little islan's would be
yanked right up by tn roots, seer
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Legs As Digestive Organs.

Chomel knew what he was talking
about, says the Journal Of Medi-
cine, when he said that man digests
as much with his legs as with his
facilitates nutrition, increases the elm
ination of waste products, promotes
appetite, and, under proper conditions.
Is an aid to digestion.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Untrustxorthx Water Filters.

The Maryland board Of health re-
ports that domestic water filters may
steadily lose their efficiency until they
become culture beds for bacteria. In
stances are quoted where water, after
passing through filters whose packing
had not recently been renewed, con-
tanned ten or twenty times as many
bacteria as it had before it entered the
alter.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Poor aIan.

1.-THE idea." exclaimed Mr.. Meektoni
wife, "of sending a man to congress.
with three wives! It's preposterous.'
That's what l think" answered Mr..
Meekton. incautiously. "Hc probably
has all the trouble he can attend TO al
home without bothering about hi
country" Washington Star.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

One Of the Disadvantages Of search
Hight on war vessels Is the revealing
Of the position Of the ship. In the
United States navy experiments have
been made with submarine lights.
which were placed we'll below the sur
face OF the water, and their rays were
directed slightly upward. As the light
emerged from the water the observers
on deck could detect any vessel at the
point Of energence. and the search
light could not betray its own source.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Difficult Walking.

mo. sir, I don't like your Southern
railways. To travel on them for any
length Of time is positively painful"
MAY 1 ask what particular defect
prejudices you?" 1.-The ties are alto
gether too far apart" "Ah, then, you
are" You are right am an
actor.!Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
A Clock Made Of Rreaa.

Milan has q curiosity in . clock
which is made entirely Of bread. The
maker is native Of India, and he has
devoted three years Of his time to the
construction Of this curiosity. The
clock Is Of respectable size. and goes
well.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Milan has . curiosity In . clock
which il made entirely Of bread. The
maker Is q native Of India, and he has
devoted three years of his time to the
construction Of this curiosity. The
clock is Of respectable size. and goes
well.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
MRS. COOPER.

The Mos. Famous Sculptures In til;
World. Entirely Cured by Pe-ru-na.
Mrs. NJ c. Cooper Of the Royal Acad.
envy Of Arts, London. England, is IN
'doubtedly one Of the greatest living
sculptors. She has modelled busts O.
half the nobility Of England. and is
now in Washington making busts q.
distinguished Americans. Mrs. Cooper
has just completed a bust of Mrs. Bel
W lockwood. which Is now in the
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Pyramid Bullders.

The laborers who built the pyramids
did not work under such disadvantages
as have long been attributed to them.
Recent research shows that they had
solid and tubular drills and lathe tools.
The drills were set with jewels, and
cut into the rock with keenness and
accuracy.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

You will enjoy this publication much
better If you will get in the habit OF
reading the advertisements; they will
afford . most interesting study and
some excellent bargains Our adver.
tisers are reliable. and send what they
advertise.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

There is one thing that is true of q
widover. He is always wondering if
he can bite at bait without getting
caught in the hook.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

The salary Of the president was hx-
ID at $25, 900 a year. and remained 1t
this dgure until congress doubled this
sum for Gen. Grant as q special re-
ward, he having resigned q life posi-
ton In the army to accept the nresi-
daEcv.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

The musical scale is said to have
been invented by Guy Aretino. a monx
Of Arezzo. about 1925. His scale, with
material differences In naming some
Of the notes. was substantially the
same as now in use.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
CRESCENT HOTEL,

EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS,
Opens February 23rd. In the Ozark Noun
tAins Delightful climate. Beautiful seem
cry. Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap
excursion rates. Through sleepers via
Frisco Line. Address j. o. Plank, Man
ager, Room b, Arcade, Century Building,
o. Frisco Ticket Office, No. 102 N. Broad
way, st. Louis.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

A doctor attributes every kind Of
suffering, except broken leg, to ma
laria or kidney disease.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

A Kansas woman who has very light
hair, is SO popular with the other
women that they do not accuse her Of
her hair.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
A man who II sompletely wrsppedj
mp in himself is always cold

When girl of sixteen, who is pref
ty. and has good clothes, gets q sad
look in her eyes, it means that she has
heard that it is becoming; nothing
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

: never used SO quick cure as Piso's
Box i'll, Seattle, Wash, Nov. Is, 1895.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

No matter how just the cause for .
woman's anger. people always have
sympathetic feeling for her husband
when they see her display her tenn
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

What great disappointment it ia
when homely woman removes a veil
from her face.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

A deaf man generally hears IN invi
tation to take something.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Only the conqueror praises the good
qualities of his opponent.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

1,0OO. 600 Sailors from one Shin.
The L. s. Receiving Ship Vermont,
now over so years old, has been the
school house for over 1000, 900 sailors
The age and accomplishments are
much the same as Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which has been before the
public for so years, and has cured in
Vulnerable cases of malaria, fever and
ague, besides dyspepsia and Indigestion.
Why don't poultry raisers feed their
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Mrs. n. c. Cooper.

Corcoran Art Gallery. Ruskin, the
great artist, placed Mrs. Cooper as one
Of the greatest sculptors and painters
Of this century. Mrs. Cooper Il IN ar
dent friend of Pe-ru-na and In q letter
dated January Is, written from Wash
ington, says the following: II take
pleasure in recommending Pe-ru-na
for catarrh and la grippe. have SUI
fered for months and after the use Of
me bottle Of Pe-ru-na am entirely
jwell."-Mrs. N. c. Cooper.
Send for a free book on catarh en-
11fled Health and Beauty" This book
= written especially for women. and
m be found to be Of great value to
10y woman. Address Dr.. Hartman.
11umbus. o.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

The conversation at q spiritua
seance is mostly table talk.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

The prayer-meeting promise nee put
into practice adds lie to your guilt
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Many men put their toys under .
good roof and leave themselves out in
the rain
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Read the Advertisements.

Why isn't an orator with a cloven
breath spicy speaker?
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

CovetoCsnes turns q man out of the
warmth OF his own house to stand
shivering on his neighbours doorstep
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

No matter how just the cause for .
woman's anger. people always have .
sympathetic feeling for her husband
when they see her display her tenn
per.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Every church and schoolhouso should b
coated only With Alabastine. Hundreds
Of tons used yearly for this work. 0enu-
ne AlAbaSt1no does not rub and scale OF.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Health for Ten Cents.

lively liver, pure hood clean skn bright eyes per
feet heaith-Cascarets Candy Cathartic win obtaiu
and secure them for you. All druggists 10c, &C. SOC
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

A man who is completely wrapped
p in himself is always cold
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Kaskola is guaranteed to cure Dyspepsia
and Indigestion. 1t contains new remedies
that digests tarchy food. 15c. An Druggists.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

An opponent is always on the wrong
side of controversy.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money il il fails to CUE
sc. The genuine has L b. Q. on each tablet
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

AAbost1no can be used over pafut q
49,: paint or paper can BE- used over
A1ohAst1ne. Buy only In flve pound pack.
49, yeUper1y labeled: take no substitute.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Thy isn't the conversation Of dwarfs
small talk.
The bad skater always blames IL on
his skates.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Alabastine packages have fun dlreo.
lions Anyone can brush IL on. Ask Rp3a4
dealer for tint card. 'AlabaStlne
free. Alesbas;ine Co., Grand Raptds. 0lcA
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Sold by Druggists. &c.
dall's Family Pills are the best.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-15

An Improved plan.

Mrs. La Salle-You said Mrs. Wa.
bash got her furniture on the install.
ment plan, didn't you?
Mrs Dearborn-Y Yes; she's had four
husbands and got a little with each
one.-Tit-Bits.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-15
HISTORY OF THE LEAD PENCIL.
Interesting Facts About IA Most Pop
u1ar Instrument.

The lead pencil, the most common Of
all writing implements, is somewhat over
200 years old. The term lead pencil
however, is a misnomer, as, in mineral
ogical sense, there is not a particle of
lead in its composition. The lead pencil
originated with the discovery of the
graphite mines in England in 1864 dur
ing the reign of Queen Elizabeth. As
graphite so greatly resembled galena, the
German name for which was bleiglanz, it
was given the name of blei, or lead.
In the early days of lead pencil making
the graphite was sawed into thin sheets
and cut into strips smaller and smaller
until they were of a size to be covered
with light wooden slips and thus serve as
pencils. The first pencils created much
excitement. The graphite mines of Eng
land were considered of inestimable value
and were protected by law. But there
was great waste-frst, in digging, for
many of the pieces were too small for cut
ting and again in the manner of cutting
the graphite, which was so crude that
half the material was lost.
So a binding substance had to be in
vented. Glue, gum, singlass and other
substances were tried but the graphite
was only rendered hard and brittle and
of uneven hardness. Its marks were
faint and indistinct, and in those days if
the point broke it was quite an undertake
ing to sharpen it again. First, the wood
had to be cut away and the graphite
heated over a light to soften it. after
which it was drawn to a point with the
fingers.
In 1896 Conte. Frenchman, came on
the idea of using pulverized graphite and
binding clay. This discovery resulted in
pencils of varying hardness according to
the amount of binding clay added, and
each pencil was of exactly the same
hardness throughout its length. Soon
after this discovery improvements fol- |
lowed in mixing, rolling and shaping the |
graphite composition, which was cut into |
lengths, placed in a warm oven to harden
and finally incased in wood. as seen to-
day.-St, Louis Globe-Democrat
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-15
W. F. DAY,
Caterer and COnfeCtiOner.
20S3
THROUGH vEsT1BULED TRAINS.

Consisting of Standard Pullman and
Wagner Buffet Sleeping Cars, and luxnr-
ious Vestibuled Day Coaches, lighted by
gas are run every day between New
York and Chicago via the Lackawanna
and Nickel Plate Road, making the most
comfortable and cheapest route from
New York, Scranton, Binghamton and
Elmira, to Cleveland, FIT. Wayne, Chicago
and the West. The dining cars and the
meal stations on the Nickel Plate Road
are operated by the company. and serve
the best meals at reasonable prices. The
through day coaches are in charge of
colored porters whose services are free
to both first and second class passengers
Rates via this route are lower than via
other lines. For information, CALI ON any
ticket agent of the D.. L. w or address,
F. j. Moore. General Agent, Nickel
Plate Road, 991 Main street, Buffalo,
New York
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-15
ANOTHER MEAN MAN.
a Bachelor Who Gets Sewing Ma
chine Agents to Do His Mending.

Bachelor Who Gets Sewing Ma
chine Agents to Do His Mending.
Hes the meanest man that ever had
anything to do with" said the sewing
machine agent. 81 received a note from
him the other day saying that he desired
to view one of our matchless machines
with the view of purchasing it if found
to be satisfactory. In these piping days
Of competition it is a novelty for a sew
ing machine agent to be invited to call
and show goods, so when / had recovered
from my surprise | promptly loaded a
machine in my cart and started for the
address the man had given.
IAN old man met me at the door and
invited me to bring the machine inside so
he could more closely examine it. | did
so, setting the machine up in the sitting
room and calling his attention to its fine
points. He was an attentive listener,
and 1 talked with the confidence of a man
who considered a sale certain. Finally,
having exhausted all my arguments, he
asked to see practical test of the capa-
blities of the machine. ] agreed and
asked him to bring me something upon
which TO work. He left the room, re-
turning Il few moments later, his arms
filed with damaged linen.
81 sat down at the machine and show
ed how easily rents and tears could be
mended, making the garment as good as
new and saving in a short time the price
of the machine. The man seemed very
much interested and kept handing me
garment after garment that needed at
tention. | worked for two solid hours
mending THE old mans garments, and at
last, having nothing else that needed at
tention, he commenced to find fault with
the machine Finally he told me that he
guessed he wouldn't buy machine right
away
Il was so mad that | didn't dare trust
myself to speak, and | was glad after
ward that | didn't for when | learned
the whole truth | realized my total ina
bility to do the subject justice. That mis-
cradle old sinner, who happens to be
bachelor, had brought me up there mere
~ to do his mending and had no idea of
buying Il machine. He has worked the
same game on other agents. "-New York
Sun.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-15
LINCOLN AMONG THE SICK.
A Hospital Visit In which He Cheer
ed the COnfederates.

"Just week before his assassination
President Lincoln visited the Army of
the Potomac at City Point, Va, and
carefully examined the hospital arrange
ments of the corps there stationed. At
that time / was an agent of the United
States sanitary commission" says DR..
Jerome Walker of Brooklyn, ''and, al
though boy of 10 years, to me was as
signed the duty of escorting the president
through our department of the hospital
service
'The reader can imagine the pride
with which l fulfilled the duty, and as
we went from tent to tent / could not
but note his gentleness, his friendly
greetings to the sick and wounded, his
quiet humor as he drew comparisons be-
tween himself and the very tall and very
short men with whom he came in contact
and his genuine interest in the welfare of
the soldiers.
Finally after visiting the wards occu-
pied by our invalid and convalescing sol
diers, we came to three wards occupied
by sick and wounded southern prisoners.
With feeling of patriotic duty, l said:
MIR. President, you won't want to go in
there. They are only rebels
and gently laid his large hand on my
shoulder and quietly answered, You
mean Confederates.' And ] have meant
Confederates ever since.
There was nothing for me to do after
the presidents remark but to go with
him through these three wards, and !
could not see but that he was just as
kind, his handshakings just as hearty,
his interest just as real for the welfare
of the men as when he was among our
own soldiers.
"As we returned to headquarters the
president urged upon me the Importance
of caring for them as faithfully as
should care for our own sick and wound
ed. When | visited next day, these
three wards. the southern soldiers and
officers were full of praise for Abe Lin
coin. as they called him, and when,
week afterward. the news came of the
assassination there was no truer sorrow
nor greater Indignation anywhere than
was shown by these same Confederates."
-McClure's Magazine.