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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-30
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With bursting cracker and roaring gun
He walked the neighbors, every one;
He scared the cat out of all her sense,
And blew the Stats off the picket fence,
And came to breakfast with one black eye,
And. said: "Hooray, for the Fourth OF
July!"
He ate with hurry and frantic haste.
For never a minute had he to waste;
Then out again to the fray he sprang
And turned things loose with a mighty
"bangv'
He fixed and spluttered and doomed and
crashed,
While dishes ratified and windows smashed i;
And when, all grimy and sore and lame,
Torn and tousled, to lunch he came,
On his swollen lips was the joyous cry:
|'Ain't 1 glad it's the Fourth of July.
All that day, till the twilight's close,
The powder-smoke from the garden rose;
All day long, in the heat and dust.
Little Adelbert banged and bust
Till, just as the shadows began to creep.
He blew himself in a senseleSs heap.
Burnt and bliStered and minus hair,
They brought him in for the doctors care;
But, late that night, he was heard to sigh:
''I wish every day was the Fourth of Julyt''
e-Joe Lincoln. in L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
Birthday Celebra tiou:'


Sunday, JAN 20, being the birthday
anniversary of Mrs. George Duckett,
she observed it in a very happy man.
ner by inviting house full of sweet
little children to make glad the day
between the hours of and 4. A large
white cake was placed in the center
of the parlor with thirty-nine candles
placed upon it so that each little guest
could light one as he marched around
it, accompanied by singing and sweet
music.
Many and beautiful were the tokens
given to Mrs. Duckett by the little tots,
wishing her many happy returns of the
day. =. -. y. :: ~: n
Those present: Henrietta Dunn
Ward Dunn, James Branson, Mary
Williams. Estella PEBBLES, Lillian Roe,
Carl Claiborne, Bertha Labofsky, Su-
sic Shapiro, Dora Labofsky, David
Shapiro, Eva Shapiro, Lily Greengardt,
Sadie Klein, Mamie Klein, Segrid Her
win, SAME Baer, Birdie Baer, Clarice
Cohen. Frank Humphrey, Mamie
Humphrey, Clara Matsen, Hazel Nor
ton, Elite Coddon, Esther Golden,
Nathan Coddon, Mary Golden, Dora
Hoffman, Nathan Hoffman, Ray Ma
than, Sadie Nathan, Jennie Baldinger,
Louise Jackson and Maggie Garner,
assisted Mrs. Duckett with the refresh
! ments. Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Dunn, Mr..
| and Mrs. J. E.. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
| j. H. Branson, Mrs. George Grimes
and Mrs. Joseph Adams called during
the afternoon. 49,. . !
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04

Mr.. Will Patterson is going to Ken
lucky to see his parents. Will is
carriage caller at the Glass Block.
Mr.. Duke johnson and Mr.. Harris
the we'll known dancing team are with
the Georgia Graduates and showed at
Winnipeg last week.
The Dewey Restaurant, at 107 First
avenue south with Mrs. J. c. Ca.k snd
Sam Alexander projectors shoul'l be
decided winner. They serve all home
cookin 49,. z%@= -.
Rev. Harris was called to the bed
side of his son in Hot Springs, Arkan-
sas, and left over the Great Northern
last night. He is the Baptist minister
Adrella Abbey VS.. Luther Abbey in
Judge Brooks court was decided
against the plaintiff and also the de-
cisiOn shows that Abbey secured his
divorce through perjury.
The Appeal will on Feb. 1, 1899, open
a branch object in the Northwestern
Life Insurance Building, room 500, and
will give the closest attention and just
consideration to all news. r..
Judge Herr dismissed the case
charging William Williams of va
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
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sentation Of Cuba and balance of

sentation of Cuba and a balance of
$104 in the treasury. SS::rs.s ~.
The resignation of W. A. Hazel as
corresponding secretary was rendered,
but not accepted, and Mrs. Hazel was
deputized to act in his stead I
F. L., McGhee, ESQ.,, read the draft
of bill appointing a commission to
learn why Afro-Americans were not
allowed to enlist in Minnesota during
the late war. The bill was accepted
and ordered sent to the legislature for
it's action.
A committee of arrangements for the
Douglas Day celebration in the hall
of the House of Representatives to oc-
cur on Friday evening, Feb. IL was ap-
pointed as follows: J. H. Dillingham;,
]. @. Adams, F. L. McGhee, Mrs. w. A.
Hazel, Mrs. w. T. Francis, the presi-
dent of the League, Jasper Gibbs, to
act as chairman. The committee is
to meet at Mrs. w. A. Hazel's, on Ray
mond avenue, St., Anthony Park, to-
morrow at $3.50 o'clock, and the wives
OF all the male members and female
members of the League are earnestly
requested to attend the meeting to as
sist in arranging for the celebration.
The editor, W.. r. Norris, read some
very interesting extracts from his
budget, and the meeting adjourned.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
WITNESS DIES.

Indictment Against Henry c. Jackson will
.,1 not be tried. 49,
The indictment against Henry c..
Jackson was nolled at the request of
County Attorney Bigelow Thursday.
The county attorney stated to the
court that the death of the complain
ing witness in the case made it impos-
sible to convict. - :. =: ,.es:..t / s..
jackson was indicted some time ago
for. q criminal assault on Ida Broden.
a f1fteen-year-old girl: In the munich
pal court, on the preliminary examin-
alton, she stated that Jackson enticed
her into his room on Seventh street.
Jan. Is the girl gave birth to child,
and on Sunday she died. The authori-
ties did not know Of her illness and
secured no ante norton statement,
consequently there is no way Of pros
ecuting jackson. So /: j
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
GREAT. BERNARDO.

PROF. SENIOR BERNARDO, tho
voyant, has located permanently in St. Paul
mol here today and away tomorrow, uka
frauds and humbuga> but here to stay. Hts
Marriage q honest and reliable. He reads
every Incident Of your life with moro than
human power; gives your own name and the
name Of the ono you will marry; when, whore
ana how you meet, ETC.. guarantees to reunite
ne separated: locates lost friends or treas
a!es: causes . speedy and happy marriage
with tho one you love. II you are unsucceGs-
I'll in business, or in trouble, you cannot Do
bettsr than consult this gifted man. He viii
guide you 10 suoeess and happiness With morU
b eonsak Q reliable Palmist and Clairvoyant
1t reduced prices. Satisfaction guaranteed o.
no foe accepted. Once: IA East Seventh st.
Rooms 4 and :, second floor (6rst door east Of
Wabasha9. Hours. 3 to .. Cau early and take
AdYantaEe of the reduced prteeR. 49,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
DULUTH, MINI.


The Duluthians are expecting. the
bishop soon. .-. . - IT.. ~.
Mr. and: Mrs. Chas. Cclby are the
proud parents Of lovely baby girl.
Mr.. Atwood who held tho position 0,
lumber clerk 10 our city hes been an
pointed war clerk ct Washington. We
wish him success. =,
There was . social Rivin last Friday
evening at St. Marks church BY Mjae ga
Minnie a Richie and .Cryetal Teboo for the
benefit Of the new church organ. The
program was one of the best the Dulcth-
ians have ever heard for some time. It
was 90 follows:
Select reading, Miss. Claudia Vaughn:
Q gan Voluntary, Miss A. Porter; Essay,
Miss MipIie alghead; Reading, Miss
Artie Threadcraft; B .ss Solo; W. b..
Richardson; Address, Rev. Jackson.
Essay, Mr.. J. W. Dorsey; Vocal Solo.
Mics Josephine Vaughn; Mics Vaughn
sang very sveet:v and was highly com.
;plimented by all.
The members of the "Paul Lawrence
Dur bar Reading Club we're delighted
with the royal entertainment given them,
by their host Mr.. HsC. R; chardson Tees
day evening. The meeting of the club
was exceptionally bright. The business
was carried on j" order and topics Of
elev ton were discussed. The program
rendered was entirely classical end inte-
resting. The studious zes aud fcholar-
" contensnces vanjshed when their up
to dats hcst brought in his refreshments
One Of the charac' eristics Of the Richard
tons entertainment was tbenovelty If it
Beyond doubt zach member enjoyed
himself and aDxiously awaits tho next
time.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
HOPKINS STAR SPECIALITY co,
At the Grand Opera House. St Pan,

HOPKINS STAR SPECIALITY co.
At the Grand Opera House. St Paul
After week of pantomime comedy
the annual visit Of Hopkins Trans Oc an
les Star Specially Company. The en-
eaRement will begin with an evening per-
formsnce. Sunday. To this comp any in
:ae ea,lier history is due the acceptance
Of q class Of entertainment that had
never been accepted among the high
prices lists and patronage, and the dis
tinction between variety show and
refined program bristlipg with amusing
and artistic features of the firest quatity
and kind was Immediately discerned-
With tbs natural result of placing Hop
kin's Trance Oceanic Star Spe cialty Co.,
among the most successful and deserved
ly popular companies before the Ameri-
can public. TruthfulIy has the OLD say
ing often been repeated, there may be
no equals, manv imitators" and Manager
Fulvora had this season gathered to-gath-
er the greatest agg, egation Ct stellar fsa-
tules ever seen under the title of a vau-
deville company. Combined with novel
ties from the European Music Halls are
some of the best American cards ever
offered in this yle of ente rthinm ri and
the coming eugagment promises rare
season of enjoyment. -. +
Fresh from European triumphs, where
he has succeeded in amazing aud excit-
ing the tumultous admiration of the con-
tinental theatre goers by his wouderfu
4e t., comes Kara, acknowledged the mos
marvellous and skill full juvgler yet eeep,
ana bis performance will represent one
Of the greatest novelties ever presented
in this country. To describe the feats
and tricks of this artist would arouee H.
credulity for he defies the laws of gravity
and manipu]ates different obj ects differ
emit bewildering ways, that, while entir-
ely absent fom any sem blance ofleper-
demain, the observer is lost in astonisht
ment. a.
One of the most delightfully."- entertain
ing features in vaudeville is the honest
and home)y Celtic come dy of the NAwns,
their one-act play, "Ore Touch of Nat.
ure" being all the name implies in the
reflection of the mirth provoking hap
peninRs in The domestic life of the in
dustrious Irishman. Polk & Rollins
the peerless bari lists. have been enRag
Ga for several weeks in preparing ser
les Of mus cal novlties that will etill fur.
Their demonstrate tteir versatility with
the tuneful instrument. .PIent knock
about comedy is promised in the special
IT, offered by Foy and Clark; Nester and
Bennett have something new, artistic and
up-to-da'e in their series Of illustrates
songs snd q number Of others equally as
prominent in the vaudeville world.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
-t.'fITl-' 7I.a'.t - Z z % : -l.-
MINNEAPOLIS.
ooiNos IN AND ABOUT Thu
- GREAT "FLOUR, CITY,
0atTeEs puclnl, Religious ana Generag
Which Have Happened and are to Happsa
Among the People u the city on the
FALLS Ear .-4z SILL g.r..-s 1

TIE APPEAL Is on sale at 200 Washing.
ton Ave. &c.. DeLeo's barber shoD.
Mr.. Will Sheldon is back at his. old
stand at the Nicollett house barber
shop. .. e. sr~-,' s,
Mr.. Joseph Clifton. desires to see bis
MANY friends at ol4 Washington avenue
South. -. - 49,. .4
Prof. W. II. Howard has opened his
studio 4l2 Nicollet avenue. Rooms 81
OF 49, T.. 4
Mr. Joice Monroe, with the same
company, is soon to return home, be-
ing in poor health. i. u a. Il: r..
Hotel Brighton 42s Second Ave. So. is
where individual dinners are served to
you for % cents these war times. 49,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
THE AMERICAN LEAGUE
Holds Fine Meeting at Pilgrim Baptist
Church.

Holds Fine Meeting at Pilgrim Baptist
Church.
The meeting of the American Law
Enforcement League at Pilgrim Bap-
list church last Sunday afternoon,
while small in numbers lowing doubt
less to the cold weather) was Of a
most encouraging character. AS usual
in most organizations the faithful few
were on hand. President Gibbs called
the meeting to order and those present
Joined in singing ST Need Thee Every
Hour, : Miss Maudie Rice presiding at
the organ. F. D. Parker offered
prayer. The roll was called and five
new members we're added and some
thing over $500 in dues was collected.
The secretary reported the state OF the
finances Of the League. Something
over SIS were received from the pre-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
Metropolitan Restaurant.

Messrs. w. B Lawrence AID Jamez
LeRer we'll known and capable gen
tlemen, have opened a new and very
neat restaurant at 37s Minnesota street.
between Fiji h and Sixth streets It il
their intention to serve frst-clss meals
at low prices, with quick service Regu-
lar smeals Is cents Meals 10 o,dSr st / ca
sonable rates Open from 6 = M to ! M
The public generally is invited to call
Subtraction guaranteed.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04

Mr.. Joseph Cage. Secretary. ,.....s
/ Miss Irene Harper, Treasurer.
Mrs. F. Harper, Guard.
Mrs. M. Watkins, Conductor.
Mrs. NJ. Moss, Corresponding Secre-
tary.
Their public installation will be held
Friday, Feb. 10.
This circle is looking for permanent
quarters, at the present time meeting
at the homes Of its members, which
in q measure are inconvenient. IA
golden OPP ortunity is offered the four
fraternal societies, to show their gen.
erosity by opening their doors and bid
the wives and daughters of our colored
veterans to come in. Who will be the
first to speak?
The Biddle Circle OF St. Paul is COM
fortably housed in the Masonic hall.
Now let's hear from our big hearted
sisters Of the sanity city.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04

40 CUBA
% Masquer at the Party
NN@ Wednesday Feb. 9Th.
HH at Twin City II not
e = en- masque don't miss
being present al any rate.
being present at any rate.

Mr.. Richard Cousby has purchased the
barber shop formerly conducted by Mr..
Link Overalls on Minnesota street bet
~een Fifth ami sixth streets and will be
pleased to haez, both old and new
customers cali.
Use Scream of Oi'', for the hair aut
scalp. 1t promotes the growth ano
keeps the scalp in a healthy condition:
Try 1t. so cents per bottle. Call on or
address, Ars. H A. Kirtley 955 Wood
fridge Ave., st Paul. MINI. "
Furnished Rdoms-K. J.sJohnson has
furnished up the fat OF l8 rooms No. %
w. Third street and lie prepared to &C.
comodate those desiring 5,ooms either
single or ensuite at reasonable rates.
Transients accomplished. - ~ = = ~
The Lincoln Republican Club will
celebrate Lincoln's birthday anniver-
sary ON next Saturday evening by Civ
ing a grand banquet at the Windsor
Hotel. A large number will be pres
ent and a good time Is expected.
Time brings around all things and
time has brought around the "Euleks'
saloon once more, with the old pro
prietors Thomas Jefferson and John
H. Cunningham in charge. Jefferson az
proprietor and Cunningham % manager
at the old stand 384 Minneeota street
The committee having charge, OF the.
masquerade party say that only swell
affairs are worthy their efforts. The
people want a real good time and a
masquerade is the thing. Wednesday,
Feb: 8, is the time, Twin City, Hall is
the place; and they want to CUBA
guest of theirs then. a.
Emma Brown, charged with rob
bling August Swenson in . her, house
several days ago, of $50, was dis
charged in. the municipal court Thurs
day The complaint alleged that the
robbery occurred on Jan. IS, while the
testimony of Swenson was to- the eff
feet that he was relieved of his money
on Jan. 10. IN IT. z IS i; ss.ssS
st. James A. NJ. E. church, corner
ruler ana Jay streets, Rev., j.. y. An,
derson, pastor. Rev. DR.. Weaver has
engagement in the line of his official
duty and therefore cannot be. present
Sunday evening. The pastor will
preach; the choir, under the able as
sistance Of Mrs. R. G. Miner, will sing.
1t is communion day. Next Sunday
the church will celebrate the birthday
of Rt. Rev. Richard Allen, the first
& Bishop of the African NJ E. church.
!. Look in next issue of The Appeal for
program.
Misses Hattie Grissom and Cora Bell
entertained q Monday evening at the
latter's home for Messrsa James Love,
of Dubuque, and George Grissom, Of
River Falls A musical program was
rendered during the evening. Dainty
refreshments were. served. It proved
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04

70 b be e. very pretty party, and most
enjoyable affair. Those present: Miss
es Mary Howell, Evelyn Hickman,
I Cora Anderson, Addie James, Birdie
King, Anna Anderson, Gertie James,
Bessie Mills, Hattie Grissom and Cora
Bell; Messrs. u r. Murphy, George
James, Will Howard, Dave Howard, i
Maurice Hickman, D. K Kemp, Tim
sothy Howard, Will Smith, James Love
and George Grissom. " Sff,ss
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
NEW: MINNEAPOLIS MANAGER.
M. Henry Roberts Succeeds MI. p. +. Halo
as Manager OF The Appealin Minneapo-

as Manager OF The Appealin Minneapo-
e 800 =: lis. 'e>' '@1: -:fsa
Since July, 1897, Mr.. P. F. Hale has
been acting as manager, of The Ap-
peal in Minneapolis, but finding that
his time will be too much occupied to
give enough OF it to the paper, his res
ignation has been rendered and ac-
cepted. He will, however, continue to
make collections for all bills due to the
paper prior to Feb. l., 1899, and it is
hoped all who are indebted will make
early settlements so that he may close
his accounts. -.>>~- e-'%. s.,'~.'. ~:
Mr.. Hale has been succeeded by Mr..
Henry Roberts, well-known and
popular gentleman, who will have en-
tire charge of the business of The APP
peal in Minneapolis, and is authorized
to make contracts for advertisements,
receipt for subscriptions, etc. He has
opened an Office in Room No. 500
Northwestern Life Insurance Building,
on Hennepin avenue, between Third
and Fourth streets, to which the pa
irons of the paper are cordially in
vited.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04

NeWsy Itsms q Social. 1slisiess and
senera. Aattsrs Ana.oanls ~ rss,pas. sol
"a Down f55s a
Mrs r. lien is prepared to do
hair work her esidence 65s sslbley.
street. e 8 s4sS & -ssss.7
Mr.. Oliver Blige who has been ill for
some time is now reported to be COM
pletely paralyzed.
Get ready for the Douglass Day eel
ebration Feb. H.. Let it be made the
grandest affair ever given in the Twin
cities. .. -
TRY THE MEALS AT THE MET
ROPOLfTAN RESTAURANT, 378MIN-,
NE>OrA STREET AND YOU'LL EAT
THERE ALL THE TIME.
Hon. J. Frank Wheaton eloquently
argued in favor of the passage of his
civil rights bill last Thursday and the
House recommended it's passage. F.
Mr.. Turner ]. Starks was fined SO in
the Municipal court this week for
keeping his barber shop open on Sun
day. This was his second offense.
Those Of our patrons who desire to
have matter published must get the
same In this office not later than
Thursday, otherwise it may be crowd
ed out. >E' .s-'.a~
The SWEETEST and biggest time ever
had will be at the masquerade party,
at Twin City Hall, Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Don't miss it: A handsome prize ito
the finest costume ;,
Messrs. James Love, of Dubuque, Ia,
and George Grissom, of River Falls,
Wis, who have been visiting in the
city for the past week, left Thursday
evening for their homes. 49,.
Cheapest place to buy coal. Best
hard coal $3.50 per ton; Maple wood
$3.50 per cord. All kinds Of fuel in large
and small quantities. w. T. Horsnel
Roorn 2iO over Yerxa's. -. S..
Is your hair straight? If not send
so cents to. Ozonized OK Marrow Co.,
Is Washington street, Chicago, ILL.,, for
a bottle Of Ozonized Ok Marrow and
you can easily straighten it. .<~, =, - =.
= Mr.. lanes Leger las opened 'The
Little Gem" Shoe Polishing Parlor at
4l3 Robert street. He has Only first
claes workmen and those Wishing them
"Sbined up" will do we'll to Call.
For baths and to have your tonsorial
work done 20 to the Peoples BArber
Shop, 1858 Minnesota street. First class
in every respect. Patronage solicited.
Pettis s. Crancum, proprieto;s, c. WAL
Go to c.. w. Staehle corner Rice and
Iglehart, or corner Wabasha and Col
lege, and leave your orders for coal
and wood. Hard coal, 1925; soft coal,
$3.50 per ton. Chunks, $2.25 per load.
Telephone 400. ..- 'y..>-,.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04
ST. PAUL ] !.
) WEEKS RECORD IN MiNNEso.
TA.s. CAPITAL.

shs saiasly City and sslntly OIty Rolks-
Hewsy Teams q soeial. Rsaisiess and
Sener., Matters .A1aons ~ Psspas. BOD
ID Down ~. ,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04

You recall the Western cowboy, who at
dinner In the city. suddenly whipped out his
revolver and shot the butter-disd into fraE.
naents. The landlady shrieked, .Why did you
do that7" excuse me. ma am, twas habit.
my dear ma'am: Aedit! I saw the butter
know tina se~ss butter was sf,e~F enough to rxsI
Seriously. habit has = strong hold upon
everyone. When one gets used to doing .
habit Of buying some particular brand Of
-four you probably keep on buying it-fArsse&
habit. You do mot realize that there may be
admission, =
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-02-04

has already earned its reputation for super
aority. These dours are In great demand 81
f1sss suks reqsirs ssssfAise 1<tfer tIan tie or6.
s~,y2 Srs1ss:: Your order 10 respectfully ~
Queeted ut the dealers. ,.s..s.z,,.-..
LII YOU cannot get it. Telephone $780,
n =. Sd street. ::-...-.Fs = = - -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-07
Women Should Know.

May women suffer untold agony
and misery because the nature of
their disease is not correctly under
stood. they have been led to believe
that womb trouble or female weak
ness of some sort is responsible for
the many illsthat beset womankind.
Neuralgia, nervousness, headache
or dark circles under the eyes, rheu-
matism, dragging pain or dull
ache in the back, weakness or
bearing-down sensation, profuse or
scanty supply of urine with strong
odor, frequent desire to pass it with
scalding or burning sensation, sedi-
ment in it after standing in bottle
common glass for twenty -four hours,
are signs of kidney and bladder
trouble.
The above symptoms are often
attributed by the patient.herse or
by her physician tofemale weakness
or womb trouble. Hence, so many
fail to obtain relief, because they
are treating, not the disease itself,
but a reflection of the primary
cause, which is kidney trouble.
In fact women as we'll as men are
made miserable with kidney and
bladder trouble and both need the
same remedy.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is the
great discovery of the eminent kid
ney and bladder specialist, and is
easy to get at any drug store for
fifty cents or one dollar.
To prove It's wonderful merits
you may have a sample bottle and
book telling all about it, both sent
absolutely free by mail. Kindly
mention the HoPKINsvILLE KEN
TUcKIAN and send your address to
DR.. Kilmer & Co. Birmingham, n.
Y.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-07
Lau Ching Plant of Arabia.

The seeds of the laughing plant OF
Arabia produce the same effect upon
persons as laughing gas The plant
attains height of from two to -four
feet, with woody stems, wide spread
ing branches and bright green foliage.
Its fruits are produced in clusters
and are of a yellow color. The seed.
pods are soft aud woolly in texture,
and contain two or three black seeds
of the size of Brazilian bean. Their
d vor is little like opium, and their
taste is sweet; the odor from them
produces a sickening sensation and is
slightly offensive. The seeds when
pulveriz9d and taken in small guam
titles have peculiar effect upon man.
He begins to laugh loudly, bolster
ously, then be sings, dances and cuts
all manner Of fantastic capers.