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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-10
Joint Rates

Joint rates for the transportation OF
shipments over two or more lines OF raj
road which are not under the same man
agomcnt and control, shall be mad ny
adding ~ cents per 100 pounds TO the
mileage rates in the foregoing table OF
rates. observing 17k cents as the maxi
mum to apply between all points in COM
mon point territory
Rates for Differential Territory
Rates on shipments transported more
than $50 miles from or to points IN ull-
ferental territory. shall be made by en-
ploying the difterential rates emoragel ~
the table below. In connection with lhe
rate of 171h cents, as follows
fa). When $50 miles or more OF maui
Is In common point territory, add to !! 1a
cents the dlfferertial rate for the entif,
distance in dfferential territory trayerseo
by the shipment ,.u
(b). When the entire haul Is In diner
entail territory, or portion OF the maui ies'
| than $50 miles is in common point terri
tory. add to 17A cents the differeniial rat'
for all mileage in excess OF $50 miles
| (c). The revenue derived from diiiereh
tial rates shall In all cases, accrue 10 TN
lines for whose account they are en-
ployed
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note. and Personals.

n C. Archer of the Peegee was In tne
CITY yesterday from Galveston. -T-"--.--
The traffic men who have been IN the
city during the week have ieit Tue cry.
General Freight Agent w. II. Taylor
- Houston East and West Texas rail-
W way. has returned from visit to New Or
leans,
There will probably be large crowd
an the excursion to Galveston today inc
santa Fe made round trip rate Oh "
for the occasion
William Doherty, assistant general pas.
aanyer agent OF the HOUSTON East and
West Texas railway, has returned from
visit to New Orleans.
w. w. Wilson. assistant general man.
ager OF the Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas
civ and the Gulf and Interstate. was II
ne city Yesterday from his Beanmcn
hesdouarters. lie says business along IN,
| line Is good and East Texas 10 IN
healthy condition.
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o,reren,,al Rates.

The rates on cypTess IuIIUe' IT"
shingles. in carloads, shall be cents per
100 pounds higher than the rates on pine
lumber, in carloads.
Less Than Carloads.
The rates on less than carload snip
ments of lumber and articles taxing lun-
Der rates shall be double the rates Apply
,ng an carload shipments OF the same ar
ticles provided that the charge for ship
mani less than a carload shall not exeeed
that for an entire carload. -,
Any special adjustment OF rates wn.sn
may no necessarv on account OF water
competition or other conditions VIII pe
considered at the bearing
All persons interested in the matter en-
bracei in this notice are reauestea 70 pre-
sent 10 the commission their views IN re-
gard 10 same on or before the day OF Inc
4 hearing.
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walls AT HOTEL LAwLon.

a,'er. Atlanta J. c, Philips,
4. Taylor, city; c, II, Green.
!, !. Kelley. corsicana: wm.
s,,s ~ WIG, iallctsyille: l.. O. Ed
(, Esssaa ' VIM. Prather and wife and
" jsse,, Mcclure, Kelley, Dallas; il.
i " La; G. W. Butcher san
\ ~. NEWTON, Sour Lake; Eugene
I itls,ae .. DOM ny. city; l.. q.
k,sissss 3 II Landon and wife.
Ia NJ. Turner. baltimore; ii.
fsss. sws'esbury, Conn. /. r. PRYOR.
kst NJ. 4 Wagon. st. Louis, r. T.
"a, 1,Ssfni; Mo; Charles b. Martin.
3. NJ A 9; Moller. New York: ~
eisass, iSrs: W. b. Patterson and
70 Fo,,1 4. PARKINSON. waaoner'
L '1Wsu,s Dallas. G. i. Davidson
Rsa r'stSIhaahan, san antonio anc
lssi 'esssl'Sad; D, j. coriev, Dallas
M sen Antonio: Judge W. r
ii" o p; 1. $, Mur, hey' sbreye.
sasss H. sort Worth: ". k Town,
hs,ilIas a, a. Ward. wharton; p. l.
" Robncan. rsris, France
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The clergy Ticketr.

All Houston and Texas Central agents
have been supplied with blank applica-
lions for Joint clergy certificates, to be
s,,rnished ministers who desire to make
application for certificates. The ceftih.
oates nroyide for purchase of tickets at
half rates over all lines in Texas ana
lines in Western Passenger association.
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Il. siso'!DAY EXCURSION

apolats - :, will be on sale in
" Eso ~ me Southern railway in
A,ssir ne.ueky, North Carolina.
tscsnseso Alabama ard Mis-
n ssjr,r y. p and 20, good to
tsixay Jays. Remember the
|llsa Oh n pas 'irst-class through
|'c sssr map folders. rates. ETC..
ss'ii Sans, Southwestern pas
Tssan railway. Hutchins
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SWITCHING CHARGES.
A u.nriur Regarding Fort worm
y VIII He Had.

Austin. Texas, December s.-some OF the
railroad companies, whose lines enter the
city OF Fort Worth. being dissatisfiei WIN
the present switching charges which they
are required to pay at ,hat po'nt' u -
ordered that notice be given to the texas
and Pacific Railway company. the MS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-10

,b,,s,a a'agords. Galveston
10 frarlp. Wild ducks al lsag.
street. Phone IA.
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II u :. mANT A PIANO?
|lsestn , mi aye you. as we have an
IS. Grnnas,l Reasonable prices.
e~ald's music store.
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ORGANS.

We have organs for chnr,n: noms,
eschool and lodge, Gfune"nn ihus''
store. $40 Main street
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~. ,riw AMI depar, from the Grand
es,utrt he Missouri. Kansas and Texas
xbAi,. iepo, In the Fifth ward. the In
i ia Ces, Northern ana Columbia Tap.
,tsetrn.tonaI and Grea, Northern depot
sss venue. The Missouri. Kansas and
kiGiwssu Houston and Henderson trains
nritonal ard Grea, Northern depot
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.,.,l,syes Houston i;so p ~,
~ sIK'as, n these trains leave inc
ssy Z, Avenue Depoti5 minutes
|Ac he isoye.
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n,E-Tnlu, leaving Houston a, 600 Il.
NJ ..,r n. and aniyl = at Houston
IA nj sya. N, aso run into Grand
n nd, depiIllng ten minutes earlier
(rT.g len minutes later than time
y sk.,.
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n SCHEDULE

\ :. !, " si Hsasion Va the Central
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When the little loved one is sick, when
Its brow is fcvered, its pulse rapid, its
features pinched with pain and there are
great blue circles under its eyes, the mother
hovers about the bedside, and with anxious
eyes tries to read the meaning Of every ex-
preston upon the physicians face.
woman may save herself almost all OF
this worrimeut about her children II she
will but take proper care OF her wonanly
health during the period OF CESSATION. A
child born OF a mother who is thoroughly
healthy in a womanly way will almost
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ou the delicate and important organs that
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/, stops facilitating drains. Il hts ior
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Thousands of happy mothers have testinea
10 lis merits. No honest dealer viii urge
van 10 take an inferior substitute for the
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a. lady told me that DR. Pieree's Favorite
prescription was good TO take when with ehild,
writes Mrs Annie simpson, OF NO - Sneins-
ford street Lawrence, Mass. ~ was sunetins
terrible pains, and was unable 10 yet aoou, !ne
honse without being in misery. began taking
mr. Pierce's Pavorite Prescription and the nist
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before INV baby was born, at which tune ! sni-
fered very little. The baby mas oesn nea NY,
weighs fifteen pounds When my oldcr ehllu
was horn suffered terribly. don't know no"
10 thank Dr. Pierce enough
They don't simply give temporary relief,
hut are a permanent cure--pr, Pierce's
pleasant Pellets for constipation. They
never pripe One little Pellet IS
gentle laxative and two mild cathafic-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11
MEMORY.

For The Post
Tn crepe myrlea dippin to ards me an tn
ribbon grasses drOop.
An Ia tree toad an tn locus air Joshln
bout tn heat,
An tn chicbs look plum disguised lyin out
benin IA coon
An cloud OF cuONu', hllndin' dust hangs
low above IA street,
But I'm yero in town a-hustlin', haint gone
nowhar as W.
can't so Ia tn country Ger ter spend TIL
An Tia lack o. filthy luore makes me hustle
up an git,
Fer my daily bread an butter. though tn
summer makes me squlrm
wonder why tn city seems Ter weigh on an
Cypress mo.
An why tn Windin' country roads seem
hecknnn afar
TIL tn piles o. brick an mortar jest smother
an distress me,
An set ,nc Iongin fer tn fields whar brooks
an flowers are.
| wonder why God seems SO FUR; tn smoky
pillows gothor
An rob me 70 my share O. sky an beat my
SIOUX ter earth,
TIN, blinded Hu' forsakon' | keep gropin' fer
IN never
my BIRTH
But ] Jest can't -Ank o. that Of place Hthout
a CLINT o. pleasure
Comcs strlkin through my discomfort an
hghtenin' up my load.
An smiln' Mem ry shifts her pack an Spills
out all th treasure,
An Fancy swiftly wings her way ter them
OF scenes J knnwed.
with my britchCs rolled nhove my knees
Chamber un IN slope,
An 20 searchn' fer tn berries 'mong tn
grasses whar they re hid.
An old time Joy lights M my heart an mo
rs full o hope,
An i'm most ez near ter God agn as when
wuz a kid. -. NJ Lewis
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children, Rufus and Ella Cage, with her.
Mr.. and Mrs, Rufus Cage leave for Dali
las In the latter part of the week This
Will be the final breaking up OF the home
in Houston which Is deeply regretted by
their Houston friends.
-
Mr.. Abbott Cockrell viii give a theater
party at the Auditorium tomorrow even
ing complimentary to the y club, OF
witch organization he is vice president.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11

The Ladies' association Of the First
Presbyterian church are preparing some
thing very novel in the way OF entertain
ment for the 23d OF this month, the time
and place for which will be given next
Sunday.
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The Ladies' Treble club are taking
good rest this summer but next winter
they propose to give series OF concerts
for which they propose to sell season
tickets to save themselves the fatigulng
and dlsagreeable work Of ticket selling
The complimentary concert that me Lanes
gave was crowded TO the doors. VIII the
memory OF that lovely evening be green
next winter when an entrance fee VIII
be charged?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11

Mrs. Rufus K Cage left last "wednesday
for Galveston. She will be at Bay Ridge
for the summer and will have her grand
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11

Miss Harriet Levy gave very band
some dinner Thursday to Rabbi and N.Y.
Voorsanger of San Francisco, who are
spending a few weeks in their old home
Miss Levy's home has all the charm that
refinement of taste and ample means to
crafty 1t gives. The interior is one OF
the most elegant OF Houston homes and
on Thursday there was an added touch OF
beauty that flowers give Of their wealth
of color In the hall were BRILLIANT crim-
son cannas, lighting up the dark tones OF
the furnishing; in the drawing room vases
of roses and in The dining room sweet
peas and roses of the daintiest pink. The
latter room opens into the library, thus
taking in the fun length OF the house when
thrown together, as they were or Thurs
day. The effect of the rich furnishing
of the two rooms, all OF dark tones, with
the table covered with a snowy cloth and
holding a wealth Of silver and glass, Win
the artistic arrangement Of flowers, was
very striking. In the center, on hand
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11

One of the merriest, jolliest crowds OF
pleasure seekers met at Mrs. Grumbachs
Tuesday evening and marched over in a
body to the residence Of Mr.. Half on Ira
Wis street TO surprise Miss Bertha Half
The surprise was a genuine and complete
one, but all In the house fell IN heartily
with the idea and made their unexpected
guests welcome at once. 4 jolly time was
passed; so merry and pleasant indeed,
that il was quite late before the surprising
army retreated. They had not forgotten
the commissary department In their In
yasion, bur had brought With them sup
ply OF good things, such as Ice cream CAKE
fruit and lemons of lemonade. all ut which
was thoroughly epjoyed by hosts and
guests alike, Among Miss Halh's guests
were Misses sadie Fryer Allie Grimes,
Lucy Blaffer. Carrie and Bertha Lowen-
stein. Kate Stephens, Bertha Westheimer.
Sadie Simon. Rosabelle sehram, Pearl Bill
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11

Miss Blanche Adair, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James H. Adair. celebrated her 10th
bIrthdhy on the 80 Of June at the pretty
suburban home. which was Allied with a
wealth of lowers and as happy and bright
a crowd o! young people as one would meet
ON a long, long summer day, was gathered
together TO do honor TO the young hostess.
Mrs. Adair had arranged a game Of ang
iing and each table had its supply OF
gsbinE rods and fish. and II is always
comfort 10 have FISH when you go fishing
N9w The thing was 10 catch the greatest
number of pounds Of fish. and the anglers
were not allowed the privilege Of telling
fsh stories afterward, for their catch had
N he registered. They play for a certain
time and then at the top OF the bill the
more successful ones would progress. After
inc games we're over 1t was found that
MICS Hazel Foote had made the biggest
cstch Of the girls and Master Rob Ring
among the boys. They received the prizes.
The consolation prize was awarded to Mas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11

The wedding OF Miss Stella Marie Fern
andez and Mr.. Frank Robert Anderson
took place at the Church Of the Annunc!a-
ton Wednesday morning at o'clock, with
Rev Father Hennessy officiating. Inc
father and mother Of the bride, Mr.. anu
Mrs L. A. Fernandez. accompanied her
10 the chancel OF the church, where Father
Hennessy spoke earnestly Of the duties OF
man and wife TO each other. After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson left by
the Katy train for Galveston 70 spend a
few days before leaving for their home IN
Palestine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11

Temple. Texas, June 6.--The Self-Cul-
ture club Of Temple held It's closing meet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11

Robert e. Lee chapter u D. c. Will hold
a meeting tomorrow tMonday) morning at
1890 o'clock at the Parish house for the
purpose OF discussing the generous offer
of twenty acres OF land made them by Mr.,
George Hermann and IL is very desirable
that every member should take a look at
the land offered which lies IN the first
mott Of timber after passing over the lines
Of railroad that cross Main street on the
left hand side, and will be present at the
meeting to take part in the discussion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-11

There Is TO be wedding in San An
tonic on the 18th instant that is Of in
terest to Houstonians-thato Of Miss Anna
Ayres and Mr. George Webster, both Of
whom are well known here Miss Ayres
has visited Mrs Henry II. Dickson and
Miss Alice Gibbons. and the latter leaves
Thursday for San Antonio to be maid Of
honor to the bride. Mr.. Webster has
spent great deal OF time in Houston in
the past three years and has many friends
here
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the enemy you are nor my son. You are only a soldier. I am your chief. 0bey!"
 They gave us the cartridges taken from our wounded. My father count ed fifteen paces from the walls of the farmhouse, and ordered us in line. Then, in solemn voice, with uplifted hand. he went through the details of the exercise.
 "Take aimi" he cried.
 The gun dropped from my hands. I rushed to my father and fell sobbing into his arms. He tenderly whispered:
 My son, these raw recruits fire bad ly; they will only mangle me. Thou hast a sure aim. I count on thee. Wilt thou promise?"
 I saw the dawn whiten behind the city. above the roof where my mother slept. Without doubt my father read my thoughts, for taking my head in his hands he said, For thy mothers sake" Then he placed himself against the wall, while the foreign officers stood with barred heads.
 "Attention" commanded my father. Then he went through the exercise slowly, ordering the drill as calmly as though he were on parade. At last he cried, "FireH
 I fired
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day The enemy had been informed, and received Us with a volley of grape shot. However, we held out firmly until evening, so firmly that not one of us heard the order for retreat and when night fell we were encircled by the enemy. with no hope of escape. All the same. these civic guards, shop keepers as they were, did not know when they were beaten, and when comrade fell they simply fought for two. a,,
 Of our own section only two were left. counted for nothing, being so slender that think must have passed between thsir balls. My father had re-
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SAVED FROM ENEMY.

was just 16 years old It was in the January of 1871. The French town in which lived was besieged by the Prussians. For two months the enemy had held our little garrison blockaded like fox in it's hole. It was 8 terrible winter. It showed in- cessantly. Cold and hunger were harder to contend with than the enemy himself. and the fever thinned our ranks faster than his bullets.
 One day father came home, having fought through the entire night, and, embracing my mother, inquired for me. } My mother replied that I was at the military school, where he had entered me. Just then I came in with my drum on my back and my drumstieks thrust through my shoulder belt hap py to be alive in spite of the misery of the time. and whistlng like a black bird. My father fixed his eyes on me.
 Tell me. my son, if you have not already learned something of the art of war;"
 felt very proud and answered:
 T believe so. my father.
 In fact, I knew there was no one who could teach me how to better handle drum
 Let me see how you can beat your drum" said my father. Very well. Now beat for a charge"
 beat my drum so furiously that un- der the inspiring call felt. that could lead an assault on the bells os the cathedral tower
 Well done!" said my father; that is hrst-rate.9
 Then he said nothing more until my mother had gone to her chamber, when he drew me closer to him, and said, gently:
 Listen, my son; the enemy has killed many of our men, and, besides, a hundred men. at least. are wounded. The drummer Of our company has two bullets in his breast. We must have another In this hour everyone ought to be willing to do his whole duty wilt thou take his plaee2"
 My heart filled my throat and ehoked my answer. I do not know that it was from pleasure, but IL certainly was not from fear.
 The day passed That night, while my mother slept, my father with his gun on his shoulder. and I with my drum on my back set out for the camp Thus I became soldier.
 For one month all went smoothly, This did not prevent me, however, from bringing down with my fathers gun, a bfigand Prussian who showed his head at the corner of the woods. l had a steadter aim than the old sol diers even. and Che man I drew on was dead man.
 One morning at daybreak the cap tain, who had collected his men on the parade ground near the old gate of Saint Claude. called to my father, who was drilling his mem
 Sergeant Bigorne," he said the enemy presses Us each day more close ly: if this continues, in eight days he will be within our walls This must not be. Tonight the commandaut has ordered a softie in order to reenforce the troops at LuneYflle, who koId the country in the enemy's rear. Your di- vision is to be the advance guard, ser geant IL is the question to pass the enemy or die in the attempt
 Sc be it, " answered my father; we will go
 And he went. This was a dreadful
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The infant child of Mir. and Mrs k. 6. Weeks died at Warner Tuesday night. The funeral will occur at that place this afternoon.
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Mir. Robt. K. Jones, formerly fore man of this office but late of Mexico and Texas. arrived in the city this morning and is mingling with his many friends. "Ionesy" is contem- plating a trip down the Valley road
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Capt. ". $. Jeter has returned from a lengthy scjourn at Hot Springs. He is much improved in health.
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Mir. W H. NJ Reid, of Edinburgh. Scotland, is among the few foreign CTS registered a the Trulock today.
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To arouse dormant liver and secure per- manent regularity of the bowels use Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine
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There were four cases in the police court this morning. Each was a disturber of the peace and were fined g. each.
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Miss Sue Hampton, charming young lady of Fordyce, is the guest of the Misses McFadden.
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The dangers of a mslarfal atmosphere m al be ayerted by occasionally taking Dr. M. A Simmons Liver Medicine
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Mr. George Butterwoath is con- fined to his 2oom in the Arlingto3 Hotel With illness.
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Miss Nettie Bromberger will leave in few days for Saltda, Col, on q visit to relatives.
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Mr. J. Murphy, a prominent Little Roekian. is calling on Pine Bluff friends today.
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IFrop1 Wednesdays Dailyl
Mir Paul Towner, of Memphis, is in our midst today.

III OUl All0SN 1OudN
 Romulus Woods, Cold Springs, Ark writes: Have used Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine 9 years and can say with perfect truth that it is the best liver medicine I ever saw. Think it much better than zeilin's and Black Draught having used both.
 Mir. Dan Byrd is very sick at his home on Lakeside.
 Mr Alex Dreyfus is reported to be much better today.
 Mrs. M. E. Bloom is still confined to her home with illness.
 Born-To MT, and Mrs. Dan Byrd, Tuesday, July IS, 1899, son.
 Sick headache, wind on the stomach. bill iopsness, nausea, are quickly cured by a few doses of Dr. N. A, Simmons Liver Medi- cine.
 Mrs. H. ". Scogins, of Waldo, is autographed at the Trulock
 Little Miss Mable Brady is conva- leseing, after a very severe illness.
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Mir. John T. Marsh has returned from speedy business visit to It Smith.
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Mr. ". Yolph Brown, of Fordyce, is paying Aour city a business visit today.
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Sour stomach is one of the first symptoms Of coming bilious attack. Cure it with a few doses of Or. M. A. Simmons Liver Medi- cine.
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Messrs. Howell and R. L. Byrd are still confined to their homes with illness.
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MT ". P. Elliott, of Little Rock, is at ths Arlington today.
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Mr. Dan Byrd is very sick at hi. home on Lakeside.