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The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

Ian MaclArsn's American Gold Mine.
Ian Maclaren will write no more
Scotch stories-at least for the pres
ent. His next important literary work
will be life of Christ to which ne
will probably devote hi. leisure time
next year. Doctor Watson is finding
his biennial American lecture tours
wonderfully remunerative. Two years
ago he is said to have received $4,000
after all expenses were paid, and his
present tour, which began in Bridge
port, Connecticut, on February 20,
gives promise Of being equally success
full. This season he will travel as far
north as Vancouver. British Columbia
and his closing lecture will be given in
st. Paul, Mimi. on May s. He has
planned to sail for England on May
10. Doctor Watson's lectures have de-
termined the popularity Of Beside the
Bonnie Brier-Bush over all of his
other works. He seldom speaks before
an audience without receiving . re-
quest to read some portion Of this
book.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
USEFUL MICROBES.
TAsy Are Ussd to Kil Other Gerus and
Then Die Themselves.

Thsn Die Themselves.
The members Of the city corporation
Of Exeter, England, hearing that GER
tain microbes. under suitable condi-
tions, would consume sewage, put the
matter to the test. The result IL that
the sewage of district containing n
population of some 5000 people, after
passing through the sewage trans
formation works, flows into the ada
cent river colorless and absolutely IN
Ocuous. There Is no mechanical or
chemical treatment whatever. All that
the visitor sees are n mound covered
with grass and shallow concrete lake,
neither of which is larger than an or
dinary dining room. The mound Is the
roof of an air-tight and light-tight tank
into which the crude sewage flows. 1t
remains there for number of hours.
The conditions are highly favorable
for the multiplication of the bacteria
which fatten on corruption. and SO rap
idly do they increase and SO vOracious
are they that In very short time oil
the solid organic matter in the sewage
is dissolved into liquid. Presently
the contents of the tank escape through
an automatically opened valve into a
little channel leading to the concrete
lake, the bed Of which is covered with
small coke or breeze" But in light
and air the microbes languish and
quickly die. consequently by the time
the stream from the tank has filtered
through the coke dust it has become
clear and inoffensive. AS matter of
fact, 1t Is purer than the river into
which 1t falls, and fish will often swim
right up to the edge of the discharging
tileter. The process goes OH without
any attention being needed.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
A Cat Funeral.

In Elkton, Md, they held . queer
funeral last week. A cat belonging to
4 wealthy man died, and he had made
q beautiful black comm, covered with
cloth, studded with gold-headed nails
and finished with four silver handles.
Then he dressed poor kitty in black
shroud and put her in the comm, where
she lay for two days for all her friends
to see and meow over. Then he had
four boys act as pallbearers. and they
had a regular cat funeral. and planted
flowers over pussy's grave. When the
cat was young, which was 10 years
ago. it was a great friend of its mas
ter's little daughter, who died, and that
is why he thought so much of pussy
and gave 1t such an expensive funeral
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
The Frances willard Hospital. Chicago. III.

Miss Georgiana Dean was for three
years missionary In Liberia under the
M. d. Church from the training school
In Chicago. After her return she stud
led nursing. graduating from the pres
ent Frances q. Willard National Tenn
perancs Hospital Of Chicago. She Is an
enthusiastic friend Of Pe-ru-na. as is
evident from the following letter:
Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 20. 1899.
Ps-ru-na Drug Mfg. Co.. Columbus, o.:
Gsntlsmen-You will be glad to
know OF the happy results obtained
from the use of Pe-ru-na among the
patients under my care whenever pre-
scribsd by the physician. l have seen
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

some very remarkable cures OF cases
of very obstinate catarrh of the stom-
ach, where Pe-ru-na was the only med
icine used. | consider 1t a reliable
medicine. GEORGIANA DEAN.
The symptoms OF catarrhal dyspepsia
are: Coated tongue pain or heavy
feeling in the stomach, belching of gas,
dizzy head, sometimes headache, de-
spondent feelings, loss OF appetite, pal
pitation OF the heart and irreguarlty
OF the bowels.
Send for free book written by DR..
Hartman, entitled Health and
Beauty" Address DR.. Hartman, Co
lumbus, o.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
A Knifs Mistake.

The T. M. Roberts Supply House OF
Minneapolis, Mimi, which advertised
a remarkably liberal knife offer in
recent issue Of our paper, wishes
to have 1t explained to our readers that
through a mistake in electrotyping
the numbers over each of the knives
were reversed. The Cattle knife
should be n 8. B., and the Congress
knife 8. B. Their remarkable offer
to send 81 packages Of garden seeds
and tho Congress knife for n cents.
or 81 packages of seeds and the Cattle
knife for 81 cents Is one Of the most
liberal ever made.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
LONG LIVES.
ss..'.s,e'an. Say rh. Women ou.l,,.

0sos"Ssciahs say Tht women Outllve
Men.
1t Is strange but true that the mos I
delicate child often outlives his strong
er brother or sister. Many instances
are on record Of the long survival o,
those who seemed destined to die early
1t is said of Voltaire, who lived to b,
"a years old, that he was SO delicate
at birth he could not he baptized 10
several months. Sir Isaac Newton, the
doctors said, would not live week
but he celebrated his eighty-fifth birth
day. Fontanelle lived to be 100, a..
though he was so rail at birth tha:
the priest had to go to his home t.
baptise him. Even more interesting
than this is the statement by Pro.
Buchner that it is possible for won
an to preserve her youthful beauty
even to old age. or. in some instances
70 regain 1t. The Marquise of Mira
beau died at S6 with all the marks Of
youth in her face. Margaret Verdun
at 66 smoothed out the wrinkles. her
hair grew again and her third set Of
teeth appeared. Cases Of this third
dentition are not rare. The professor
has still further hope for the fair sex
in the announcement that women live
longer than men. One French woman
Marie Prioux, who died in 1888, was
said to be 1853 years old. Statistics OF
the various countries on this point are
remarkable. In Germany only 413 NJ
1000 males reach the age OF so, Will
more than 500 of 1000 females each
that age. In the United States there
are 1853 female to 1898 male centen-
arians. In France, of ten centena-
rians seven were women and only three
men. In the rest Of Europe, of twenty
one centenarians sixteen were women.
The Oldest person now living is held
to be Annie Armstrong who is III
years old, and lives in little town in
County Glare, Ireland.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
Owns big Apple Orchards,

The largest orchard in the world is
in Kansas and belongs to Fred Well
house of Topeka. He planted his first
orchard in 1876. and now has 1,054
acres in apples alone. His largest sin
gle orchard consists of 500 acres mt
Wakarusa. Usage county. and his
smallest is patch of III acres at the
village Of Glenwood. near Lcavenworth.
He has apple farms in four other coun-
ties. including altogether about 10000
trees
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
Must Pay for Information.

When the city directory appears it
will cost a cent to look Mt the one in
your corner drug store. The volume
will sell, 1t is said, at $3.50, but copies
will also be supplied free to druggists
who accept with it the automatic cover
that will open with the insertion of a
copper. The profits, Of course, go to
the publishers, but that gives the pa
tient drug store man no right to COM
age stamps at cost.-New York Com
mercial-Advertiser.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

WANTED-People to work for the fol
lowing cash prizes which are offered tC
all who get subscribers for Herbert
Georges great weekly paper. The Road;
$50 in cash to the one getting the highest
number of subscribers before the list day
of July, 1899; $25 in cash to the next high
est; SIS to the next: $40 to the next; 50 to
the next and ten $3.50 prizes to the next
ten ranging in order. and to conclude with
the next fifty in order will get 81 apiece
For particulars address The Road Pub-
fishing Company. Denver. Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
In tho RaH.

The Sweet Young Thing-What is
the meaning of the old custom OF
throwing rice at newly married
couple?
The Grabbed Old Bachelor-1t grew
out OF the idea, suppose, that the
bridegroom is usually pudding"
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
Cheap California Excursion

Over Santa Fe Route; one standard
fare rate for the round trip to San
Francisco and return. May 10th to
18th: final limit July 18th: liberal stop
over privileges; choice of routes re-
turning. Ask your agent for tickets
via this route. Full Information OBJ
tanned by addressing ]. P. Hall, Gen
eral Agent "Santa Fe Route" Denver,
Colorado
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
Do Your Fee, Ache and Burn1

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or Ne'y Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
In the Raw.

The Sweet Young Thing-What is
the meaning of the old custom Of
throwing rice at newly married
couple?
The Grabbed Old Bachelor-It grew
out of the idea, suppose, that the
bridegroom is usually pudding"
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

Are you amply compensated for your
labors. Miss Judy?" We'll my employer
pays me for my typewriting. of course;
but / have to put up with his horrii old
puns for nothing"
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
Halls Catarrh Cure
Il taken internally. Price, 75c.

This shopping bag, madam. 1 can rec
ommend. See what durable handles II
has" Goodness. ] want a bag that Will
me one that hasn't got durable handles.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

They say in Pembrokeshire. Eng
land. when 1t SHOWS while the sun is
shining, that "the devil is beating his
wife"
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
Poetry W. EAets.

Mabel Uull of poetry)-Why should
l not love Jack? He il one of the salt
of the earth. Ethel (full of facts)-
Possibly. my dear; but one can't live
on salt.-Rival.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

Won't 1t be very expensive to serve an
entire dinner in the play" NO; I've
fixed 1t SO that the host will have apo
plexy during the second course.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
4 Matter Of Tast %.

Moth-I overheard some callers say
ing this room is furnished in execrabl4
taste.
Other Moth-Why, the idea! never
ate more palatable upholstery in my
life.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

What is an island, pa?" IAN island {?
1t ID q desirable piece of land surrounded
by powder and shot"
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softcns the gums reduces in
hammation allaye pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

Wigger, have you had any strawberry
shortcake yet?" mo; but our landlady
mas told us how much money she would
lose on It II she gave It to US
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
Crystal ISuttons.

Crystal buttons are uil the rage. and
the slassmakers at Venice expect TO
accumulate large fortunes in supplying
the demand.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
A Hou.-hold Necessity,

Every home should have handy for use . little
box Of Cascarets Candy Cathartic, As . perfect
gnardian of the family health. All druggists, l0c
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

"Willoughby. you seem to prefer golf to
bicycling. Yes: you see If anybody gets
hurt at golf 1t is generally the cadde.'
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

"Cousistency's jewel" That's all
right; but YOU can't work II Off on any
girl instead of Il diamond ring.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

"It was a great mistake to teach our
COW to eat cactus" why? Did 1t kill
herr" Kill her? We can't keep a yard
Of barbed-wire fence around the place.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

and helped through the change of life period. l
fifty five years old
The women advanced years who healthy happy
invariably those who have known how help
when they needed Mrs Pinkham will advise any
charge writes about her health Her address is
Lynn, Mass
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

Every church and schoo1 1ouse should b
coated only with Alabastine. Hundreds
OF tons used yearly for this work. 0suu.
Inc Al. .bestips does net rub apd eeo@e ~.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

Aiabastine can be used over paint or
paper: paint or paper can be used over
AlAoastine. Buy only In five pound pack.
ssss' properly LABELED; take no substitute
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
Longest Cable

At present the longest single sub
marine cable is 2,7oQ Rflss,
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
Arc You Using Allens Foo.-E.ss,

Are You Using Aliens Foos-Eassf
1t Is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease. powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. 26c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen 8. Olmsted. Leroy, N. 7.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consunp-
ton cured me Of bad lung trouble.-Mrs.
J. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, Mar. &c, lo95
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
sI sorts eosirIvetv GUARANTEED
TO evsG Ahy otsGA,c
ros WHICH rHty Aat ,nrsse q

Alabastine packages have full darso-
tions. Anyone can brush Il on. Ask paint
dealer for tint card. "AlabAstine Era"
tree, Alssbss,ins Co., Grand Rapids, AisA
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

Susan. here's two-column article on
How to Make Garden. Hand 1t to
read il to you while you spade UP the
beds.
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06
CHARMING grandmother

"a CHARMING grandmother
~ What pleasant influence in house is delight
4 n full old lady in good health!
MRS MoLLE BARRIER ST. James. No. writes: II took
lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound during change of
The Meeker herald., 1899-05-06

life, and have passed through that
critical period safely. l suffered for
years with falling of the womb and
female weakness. At times could
hardly stand on my feet, also had
leucorrhea. l tried several good
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-11
EDGAR HIS CONE
Attorney Caypless Now
on Way to Washington.
VIII Handle Cases Of Csrtain Lane
C,aimanIs-EObsrs Wilcox TO
FouOw-"Oocs"

Edgar Caypless. the attorney. news
paper correspondent and phonograph
faddist, has started for Washington.
ID. c.. via San Francisco and Seattle.
Mr.. Cayp!ess will swOop down on the
departments and the solons at the cap
ital OF the United Sta,es early In the
New Year. He has been there profess
sionalIy before and knows that in AL
likelihood the whole OF the month OF
December Will be used in the organiza-
ton OF Congress and he con lectures
that after that war measures will have
the right OF way for quite q time.
However. he Will get 20 work early in
1900 and will remain at the post on
his assignment indefinitely.
In two or three months Mr. CaypiCs,
will be Joined a. Washington by Kobt.
Wilcox and perhaps "A small group o!
Roberts political and business aSsoci-
ates.
At the Oceanic Steamship company
offices yesterday. Mr.. Cayplsss care
lessly tossed out . lew god pieces to
pay Tor his excess baggage on the Ala
media. One piece had n special guard
to the wharf and will not be out o. the
watch or keeping OF MIR. Caypless till
il reaches Washington and Is put into
commission. Ii an American congress
man had this particular bat OF luggage
he would frank IL through with n labcl
Pub Does" The EoX contains papers
in the preparation OF which Mr.. Cay
pless and several others have been en-
gagged for a number OF months. Cay
pIess is said to- he a lawyer OF Consid-
cradle ability and his evidence for the
| claimants Is declared to be beautifully
| engrOssed in addition to being TN pro-
per form throughout. For the mos.
! part the papers re.atc TO the claims ui
Mrs. Franklin Pratt anu Airs. Robert
| w. Wilcox to public lands in the Tia.
waiian Islands. These are the same
acres coveted by LiIiuokIiaai.
When approached for an interview
| yesterday Mr.. CaypieSs was not at AL
inclined to be conversational concern.
ing his mission He said he was coins
as attorney for Mrs. Wilcox and othcrs
in the matter OF their claims to- title IL
public lands here. He declined to SAY
whether or no he would join suit witt
Liliuokalani. He rather gave the i'm
preston that this was a detail to b,
settled upon later.
There is current a story to- the cf
feet that Mr.. CayDless has been conf
dentially engaged by n faction her
that is "agin' the ins" and that he vii
do all in his power to thwaTt tn
Washington plans of General Hlrtwel
and William q. Smith. Il IS believe,
on account OF knowledge OF CayplCss
known personal connections here tina
this is correct. He has identified him
self with the community by establish
ing a home here. and while he has sci
dom appeared in court. has been
hard worker all the months since tn
:. s. Columbia brought him to Hl
waits hospitable shores.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-11
At the Orlheum.

J. w. Winton's clever feats OF ven
triloquism have caught on with Or
pheum audiences. Last night keen ap-
probation was shown throughout and
unstinted applause accorded.
Dreyfuss and Hearde still retain the
favor OF their especial admirers-thc
whole audience-and Rand and Byron
scored heavily with their comedy and
by-play. Jack Rand, in his one-mau
act. silence and Fun" did some very
clever work. and Miss Dixon's Singing
in the minstrel first part was much en-
joyed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-11
Senmsn.s Tub SnsinI.

There were about 100 spectators 20.
the special entertainment at the Sea
mems Club last evening and Promotes
Cooke and Manager Smith were cor
respondingly elated. There was q
magic lantern or stereopt!Cou exhibit
ton occupying about forty minutes
Then a number OF volunteers from
amongst the audience. including sew.
eTal clever musicians and readers. were
heard. Mr.. Coats. OF the Y. VI. e. \
gave an exhibition OF Indian Clul
swinging that pleased all. When the
only lights in the house were az th'
ends OF the clubs the audience was cs
pecially enthusiastic.
These entertainments are given once
or twice a month and have become
very popular.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-11
Circuit Court.

In the Circuit Court yesterday. be-
fore Judge Perry. J. Cummins. charged
with furious and Needless driving was
found guilty and sentenced to- pay n
fine of SI5 with $3.50 costs OF court
added.
In the matter OF William II. MANU-
ka, trustee. Helen Rosa filed an answer
in her own behalf and that OF her three
children. and consents to have the case
heard and disposed OF this morning at
. o'clock or as soon thereafter rs
counsel can be heard.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-11
After In Years.

After ten years submersion ten piles
which for that length Of time have sup
ported the Likelike wharf were taken
up yesterday TO make room for extern
sion to the wharf, and. although the
timber is still sound. were found tu be
enCruSted with about an inch in thick
ness OF marine growth.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-11

The annual meeting OF the Hcalani
Yacht and Boat Club will be held Tues
day night next at the clubhouse az \
o'clock.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-11

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The Forrest City times., 1899-10-27

:. $ II. Evins. of the Government Snag Boat. was d genial visitor in the city Sun,lay. .at
 Whites Cream Vermifuge is a highly valuable preparation. capable, iron; the promptitmde of it's action. of clear ing the system in few hours of every worm. Price 25cts. Webb & Sand. IFS MT. Jas. Ration. of Texas, who has heen visiting Conductor E.. Cobb of the c. & M.. has accepted position as brakeman on that line. Be is with Conductor Gnrley in the construction department at HuIberts.
 The Health-R Restorer and Health Maintainer. Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine, strengthens the nerves. makes you plump and comedy, and en- riches the complexion with natures choicest colors. J. II. Dunavant & %. Becker & Lewis. '' :: r
 Prof. Mcconnell went to Little Rock Sunday morning to meet Mrs McCon. nell. and they both arrived here Mon. day reside permanently. TIE TIMES extends them cordial welcome, and hopes their new surroundings will prove pleasant and profitable.
 The most |. vigorous. workers have spells of tired feeling. now and then This feeling is caused by derangeiHpnt Tn the stomacb. liver and bowels A few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters auickIy crfrects the disorder and sends the blood tingline through the veins. carry. ing life and renewed energy throughout the system. Sold by J H. 1'ipton.
 We believe we have one of the most complete and convenient stores in town and it will afford us pleasure. to show you through. Gall any time. We take a pride in opr store and in pleasing our friends and customers. There will be no excepti3nA in your case. We are showing the. finest line of Dress Goods ever seen in the city. Our line of Ny cities, too. is np to date. We are sure to please you both in style and price.
 J. w. BECK & Co
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-27
AlbatrosS Flour the best in town, a, Russell, Graham X Co.'s.

Albatross Flour. the best in town, at Russell, Graham X Co.'s.
 Regular Conference, meeting of the Baptist Church will cunyene Wednes- day night. A full attenjance is desired, as business of importance will be pre- scented.
 If your COW IS suffering with garget, "spoiled udder." use Dr. Tichenor's s Antiseptic freely. It lis said to be a very fine remedy by those who have tried it.
 The nse of Peko Tea Is recommended by physicians. It IS really fine brard and pers0ns. who use it will have no Wholesome. .invigorating, stimu- lating. Soli by w. T@Sanders.
 John Graham and Elmer Williams. of Cross county. were pleasant visitors in the city Sunday. Both enjoy the friendship of a host of gnod people here who are always glad to welcome them to their liumes.
 Nature can only ,.feed the flame nf life with the food eaten which is di- gested. Heroine will re-invigorate d weak stomach, and so improve digeS. tion as to insure the natural bloom of health. Price 50 cts. Webb & Sanders.
 Perhaps the neatest and best street improvement of the year is the work now in progress on IZard street near the court house. It has been graded to d beautiful slope and foot-tiick coat of gravel is being put np it to hold It and keep down the dust ard mud.
 Mrs. J. P. Magness. Crowley. Ark. writes Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine cures liver complaints. Ia grippe, chills and fever. and cured my father.in-law of what the doctors called Consumption. l think it superior to zelin,s. !. II. Dunavant X Co. Beck CT < Lewis.
 pId.leY ssis sY7aM ssaS.,sl Es.Es :s ''..'s~' v In five minutes. Sour stomach and Summer Complaints. Price. 25 Cents
 For sale by Brandon K Baugh
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-27
Clothing and Cents Furnishing Goods.

wish to call your attention to my Clothing Stock and Gents Furnishing Goods have the latest styles in Mems Fine Imported Worsted Suits from ST. up, both in black
 nd fancy coors have the latest styles of Reefer Suits
 or Boys which exquisite You should them appre
 iae such goods pay special attention my Pants Stock
 both Cassmere and Jeans which complete It is
 O trouble for me to fit boy child In the past EaS been trouble for large small get Underwear You will have such trouble my store have the finest in all wool and cotton such the Ceebra fed Wrigts Health Underwear that manufactured by SwsConde which has no equal. And l sell the Flint Wagon-car load just received