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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
A Story of Sir Redyers Butler.

From the New York Tribune.
Sir Redvers Butler the commander of
the British forces in South Africa said
II r. Walters of Liverpool, at the Waldorf
Astoria. recently, ''is a great talker and
thoroushgoing good fellow. The day be-
fore he left home he stayed up until after
o clock at the Beefsteak Club, and this on
the night previous to his departure for
southampton. He Is fond of books and
took well selected library with him to
South Africa. There are innumerable
stories af1oat about Sir Redvers Butler inst
now. Here is one / heard the other dav.
1t seems he was on his way to Canada with
his regiment. Fog delayed the TRANSPORT
so much that they ran short of provisions
AT the entrance of the st. Lawrence river
where they We're, was a small island lInon
which was station for shipwrecked mar
liners. To this island a boat carried Sir
Redvers Butler, but the woman in charge
was of adamant when he applied to her
for assistance, saying, the supplies be for
they whom shipwrecked, not for such as
YOU But this Is a government station
and we are government officers protested
Butler. Can't help 1t, youm not ship
wrecked, was the stolid response. In the
woman's last remark the general recog-
nized the Cornish accent, and so said
What not for dear old one and all and
Butler 1t worked to a charm for the
woman at once said: What. Be you from
Cornwall, en- a Butler? Take everything In
the place; youm hearty welcome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

In taking Swamp Root you afford natural help to
nature for Swamp-Root is the most perfect healer
and gentle aid to the kidneys that il known to
medical science.
II there Is any doubt in your mind as TO your
condition take from your urine ON arising about
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1t stand twenty-four hours. II. examination, It
Is milky or cloudy. II there is brick dust set
Ting, or II small pal tices float about in It. your
Kidneys are In need Of immediate attention
Swamp Root should once be taken upon the
least sign Of i'll health. 1t will make you we'll
and Is for sale the world in bottles Of two
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Swamp Root is used in the leading hospitals
recommended by skillful physicians in their pri-
vate practice and is taken by doctors themselves
who have kidney ailments. because they recognize
In II the greatest and most successful remedy for
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To prove its wonderful efficacy send your name
and address TO DIR. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, y
Y, mentioning that you read this generous offer
in The Washington Evening Star when You will
receive. free Of all charge. sample bottle OF
Swamp-Root and valuable book. by mall pre-
paid. This book contains many Of the thousands
upon thousands Of testimonial letters received from
men and women cured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

We do rot always know the constant danger that
confronts lis through all the daily walks of life
1t may be an accident sudden illness; or per-
haps, disease that has been stealing upon us
from day to day.
1t used to be considered Mat only urinary trou-
bles were to be traced to the kidneys but now
modern science proves that nearly all diseases
have their beginning in the disorder of these most
important organs
Now by this is not meant that you should over
look all the other organs and merely look after the
kidneys
Your other organs may need attention-but your
kldneys ost, because they do most.
II You are sick do not neglect your kidneys, be-
cause as soon as they well, they will help all
the other organs to health
The Kidneys may get weak diseased from a
thousand and one causes; from overwork worry n
simple cold, from lifting. strain, or excess in
high living.
Others may suffer from diabetes, dropsy. swell
ing of the feet and ankles rheumatism bad blood
govt. gravel, catarrh of the bladder sleeDlessness
anaemia, nervousness headache neuralgia
All these symptoms due to kidney trouble
and the most prompt and effectual cure is DR..
kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
POPLAR PRICE SYSTEM.
Advantages offered by Israel IL Co.'S
Tailoring Establishment.

The popular price system which is main
tanned at the merchant tailoring establish
rnent of Israel & Co.. F and 18th streets
is due mainly 10 the fact that the firm has
II thoroughly equipped work shop on the
premises, where all the garments ordered
by its customers are made. In this feature
there is economy. which gives the house
an advantage. and to this the firm attrib-
utes in great measure its success. The
business was started on that corner just
three years ago. ard such was the growth
of the custom that year ago another
store was opened at 317 Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
1t is possible for the firm to carry n
large stock. which gives to its patrons
a wide choice of material exclusive as &c
style. IL is therefore claimed by the man.
ayers that with the advantages of the va
ried line of goods which they carry, and
economy In the methods of making, they
are enabled to offer inducements which
have brought 10 them each year an in
creasing trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

From the Chicago News.
Stubb-"How heartless the soul behind
the gold! There goes an old millionaire
that knows not the meaning of the word
philanthropy.
Penn-''You should not talk like that.
Why, that man gave away over ten mil
lions to the poor last winter"
Stubb-"Him?
Penn-'Yes. At the altar he gave away
his daughter to penniless count. Don't
you think she is worth over ten millions -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
The California of Brazil.

[ here asked the consul general something
as to the crops in this part of Brazil.
He replied: The climate and soil is such
that the people can raise almost anything
The country is more like California than
any other part Of South America. In the
far south you get northern California and
along about Santa Catharina ana Parana
there is a climate and soil like central Cali
fornia. There is d strip Of mountains along
the coast and beyond these q rolling
plateau, from LEGO to 1000 feet in altitude
which is wonderfully we'll watered. There
is an abundant rainfall, and crops can be
grown without irrigation. They raise
coffee, cotton and tobacco. They can pro-
duce every kind of fruit that you can grow
in California, and at the same time have
some of the richest grazing lands of the
world Rio Grande do Sui has a large eX-
port of hides and meats. 1t has wheat
fields and it raises the products of the
temperate zone. 1t is the white mans
country, and our people would thrive there
just as the Germans have done
How about lands? Could Americans
buy property at such rates as to be profit
able?'' IT
yes; asked as to this" replied the con-
sHa n}graaoa '9 from the
United STATES lands ar win be given given
! MES might be established which would be
| quite as AmericaYp asJ these are German
| now. 1 believe tracts. of a million acres
| could be secured and by means of railroads
| opened up to settlement
Opportunities for American Capital
How about railroads. Mr. seegar? Is
there any chance for american capital in
Yes, indeed" rSueadhe consul general.
| IT have presentedFhat matter to the State
Department and have ffled maps and pa
pers descriptive of the country. 1 give the
! results of my Investigations for the past
| summer and such persons as are interested
| in the subject camel suppose, get access to
| them l have you know, TO interest except
| that of a consular officer / only want to
serve the American people and the Ameri-
| can business men without regard to per-
sonal investment.
l. "You ask as to railroads. the consul gen
| eral went on. "Leavir Rio de Janeiro. 1
| landed on the coast of Brazil at the port of
| Paranagua, in the state of Parana. and
| there took railroad over the mountains to
| the city of Curityba- The railroad is one
| OF the most picturesque in the world. 1t
| climbs right up the mountains through the
| most magnificent scenery for miles, hanging
to the sides of cliffs. That road was built by
| a French syndicate on guarantee from
| the government of six per cent 1t was SO
| expensive to construct that 1t can never
| pay dividends out of its profits but the
| builders are sure to get six per cent from
| the government. This road goes to Curl
| tyba. town of 25.000 people, and then ex-
tends southwark to Rio Negro, a town on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
rom the Boston Transcript.

The board of health of Newton, Mass,
has issued a new regulation prohibiting
throwing rags in heaps in the cellars of
houses. The board claims that much dis
ease is bred by rags left about the cellars
of houses. In several houses where there
has been sickness Of a contagious nature
rags have been found In various parts of
the house. and especially in the cellar,
Where found they have been burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

RICHMOND, Va, December "a bill
creating the Office of insurance commits
sIoner will shortly be offered in the house
of delegates. His duties will be to exer-
else a general supervision over insurance
companies, to make public their financial
reliability and to prevent the imposition of
exorbitant rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
What Do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea coffee. Have you tried the
new food drink called GRAIN-07 1t Is delicious
and nourishing and takes the place Of coffee. The
more Grain-o you give the children the health
you distribute through their systems. Grain-O Is
tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about as much. All grocers sell, it. l5c and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
FOR HIGHLY ORGANIZED PEOPLE.
NATURAL FOOD.

How 10 select food that will make a sick body
we'll Is problem There are food experts that
make that question the study of their lives; to
Know what the human body is built Of. and just
where TO look for the elements in the grains
fruits and other forms of food furnished by Mother
Nature.
The food Grape-Nuts was originated for n reason
and with the above facts in view. 1t is perhaps
the most popular food on the American table today
for while it has been in use but little year
many of the best people have discovered its un-
questioned value.
1t is predigested and ready for immediate as.
similatton. 1t is also thoroughly cooked at the
factory and therefore ready for instant service
Grape-Nuts can be digested by child in arms,
and is appreciated by the athlete because of its
flavor and strength. Sold by all frst-class grocers
and made by Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, at their
factories in Battle Greek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
.25& Off
Today Only.

Until we close tonight YOU may
choose any Child's Suit or Overcoat
in the house, without reserve, for Is
per cent less than regular marked
prices.
Regular prices, SI,5o TO $1,000
today's prices, $I.I3 TO $3.50.
Monday will find them at full price
again-come today and select the
garments you want TO give the boys
for NmaS.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-11-10
TIE ELECTION. /,
Democrats Redeem Maryland.
Nebraska Increases Her Ma
jority.
Kentucky Claimed by Both.
Ohio Overwhelmingly Repub.
lican.
Democrats Redeem Maryland
Kentucky Claimed by Both.

All interest In the elections
Tuesday centered 10 the States Of
Kentucky. Ohio. Nebraska and
Maryland.
Kentucky 10 trem bling awkward.
IL between the rooster and the
log cabin. The Republican State
Committee claims IL bv about
1000, and the Democratic Com.
mittee BY 5000. 1t will probably
tske the o6icisi 6gores to decide
and probably then the Governors
election will be contested. The
Lesislsture 10 safelS Democratic.
The personal antsgonisms provok.
cd by Goebeps nomination over.
shsd o we'd sll other Issues.
NEBRASKA.
The Fusionists carried the State
By . majority Of no, less than L..
900. e,eciing ex Governor Hol.
comb to the Supreme bench. The
Fusionists made heavy gains In
nearly all Republican strongholds.
MARYLAND.
Smith, the Democratic csndi.
date, WAS elected Governor by q
majority estimated at from 10000
to $4,000. 1t 10 reasonably certain
that the lower house Of the AZ.
sembly viii be Democratic by Q
safe mai ority, and the Democrats
will elect enough State Senators
10 Offset the Republican hold
overs.
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HICKMAN, FULTON C9JNTY, KY, NOV 10. 1899
The Vote Of Fulton County.

The following Is the vote of the coun.
ty for Governor, State Senator, Repre-.
sentative, and the proposition TO issue
bonds to the amount Of $4,000 to build
a new court house:
East Fulton--Goebel. 1S0 Taylor, SO I;
Brown 10 Senator-w atson, 1855. Rep.
resentative - Egbert, 1856; Porter, So
Court House-For 4, against 158.
q West Fulton-Goebel, 1859; Taylor,
So; Brown, 10. Senator-Watson 1856.
Representative -Egbert, 1856 Porter 40.
Court House-For 9, against l05.
Lodgton-Goebel, "a; Taylor, ID !;
Brown T. Standardization ~. Rep
resentative-Egbert 72; Porter 9. Court
House-For 8; against, 118.
'Cayce--Goebel, 1879; Taylor, 20 (;
Brown, H. Senator 1875. Rep
resentative - Egbert 1877; Porter "a.
Court House-For 23, against 1888
East Hickmau-Goebel, 1873; Taylor,
81; Brown. 8. Senator-Watson ll6.
Representative Egbert ll6; Porter 70.
Court House For 200; against 81.
West Hickman-Goebel, 1873 Taylor.
90; Brown, 8. Senator-Watson 1876.
Representative -Egbert 126; Porter SO.
Court House--For 200; against IL.
Sassafras Ridge-Goebel, SO; Taylor.
8; Brown, 8. Senator Watson, 50.
representative Egbert SO: Porter 8.
court House-For 46; against 4.
Madrid Bend-Goebel, %; Taylor, 6,
Standardization "a. Representative
Porter Court House-For 4, against 22.
Totals-Goebel 964 Taylor 500 Brown
g. Goebel's majority 696 Senate
Watson 834. Representative-Eg bert,
Sl3 Porter 3l8. Egbert's majority 4y6.
Court House---For 488, against 62S.
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the GREAT PRESIDENTIAL CAN
PkIGN Of 1900.

fbe politics Of the great poii,icst, pn1s
ties are nov being formed and the can4k-
dates discussed. The voice Of the pee
pie as recorded BY ballot at the sppresct:
Ing Presidential sleetioa will pvobat
decide. she policy of the nssiss fssr
sext decade Every ei,isen must s'hJ
the great question: that are 10 come be-
fore the people This eau be done only
through the medium OF great newspa-
per. Now 10 the lime, therefore, for eV-
cry voter 10 subscribe for the bes, and
mos, reliable newspaper obtain able. The
semi Weekly Republic covers the whole
field Of political news. While u is Demo.
cratic IL publishes the news In regard TO
all political parties without prejudice. It's
tslegrapbic aud cable pews service is gu
p.rior TO that Of any other paper. It's
special features are the hest In tact, IL
10 the paper for that large class Of read
era who cannot afford or do not have &c
Gees 10 the daily papers.
. Attention IL also called TO the kePuo
lice Sunday Magazine Its hal; tone IL
Illustrations alone are worth the subscrip'
ton price. 1, Is made up Of special ar
ticles by the best literary talent, embrac'
Ing . variety Of current subjects OF IN
srest, News features of absorbing in-
teres, are illustrated and enlarged upon
For the ben.f, Of the ladies the latest fash
lone are handsomely illustrated The lie
public Sunday Magazine is always inter
es'iog TO every member Of the family
The subscription price OF the SENT
weekly Republic 10 81 90 per year: Thr
Republic Sunday Magazine 10 81 20 PEI
year Both papers are now being oherei
at the very low pri OF $3.50 year, !"
secure this low rate both must be orderei
aud paid for ~ The same time.
Address all orde-s 10 TUE REPUBLIC.
81 Louis Mo.
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A sHEPTICAL WORLD.

lmagInary .prRRhsta : -casE2ei
sway BY 80 exceso OF rely ONT
zeal have predicted the end Of the
world setting dates for iis occur
renee and describing the method
of its destruction. Such pr0phe.
cies have been recurring 1T irreg.
nlar intervals ever since the de.
LUCE.
Prof. Rudolph Fslb, Of Vienna,
10, however, the fret professional
scientist to make the statement
that this sphere 10 approaching
its last act. aud to name the day
Of the year, month and week, nay,
the very hour for the ringing
down Of its final curtain.
He gives q scientific reason for
the worlds taking OF for
good and all and says II will
he smashed into fragments and
atone BY swift butt from the
Temple comet. The collision 10
scheduled to take place at three
O'Clock sharp on the afternoon of
Monday, Nov. Is, so that those
who care to make their escape to
Mars and the Moon have but lit.
tie time TO get ready their bal.
looms aud airships.
The comet scare bas been
sprung several times before. Falbs
scientific deductions to prove
that mundane destruction is at
hand may frighten y few nervous
aud credulOus natures. but q ma.
jority Of those who read them are
likely to sneer. 1t will probably
require n whole flock Of colliding
comets to jar the skepticism out
If these doubling ThOmsses.
Falb will never convince human.
Ivy that he 10 q prophet until he
trots out his shooting etsr and
knocks Mother Earth into q huge
dustheap.
Levi Bates, Esq, of Hickman, call
ed in to see Us Tuesday. MIR. Bates
formerly lived ut Bessie, but removed
to Hickman last March. He is one OF
the largest land owners Of this county.
Before his removal to Hickman, he
served her faithfully as magistrate of
the Bessie district.--Tiptonville Press.
When the irresistible girl goes shop.
ping, says an exchange, she never knows
what she wants, through the labyrinth
Of pretty things that greet her eyes in
the well stocked stores she becomes
wildly confused. She can't center her.
self on anything, so it's sample Of this,
please; and sample Of that. please
and of something else, please. until she
is loaded with scraps Of every hue and
texture. She takes them home and
looks at them from every advantageous
point. shows them to her mother, sisters,
brothers. the cook, ana hies over to the
to tho right, left, here. there
and everywhere until she declares she
must make her own selection without
any help, but with the assistance of
half dozen more trips to the different
stores she decides she will not take any, |
but sends off to Louisville, or New
Y ork, or Chicago, or st Louis for more |
What would the dear thugs
do without employment }
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Made Young Again.

'One of DIR Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks mas put me in
my teens again." writes ID H. Turner,
Of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best
in the world for Liver, Stomach and
Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never grippe.
Only 26c ut all drug stores.
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~ -
about $4,000 plurality. Mclean
carried Cincinnati and reversed y
Republican majority in Hamilton
county.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Massachusetts, went Republican
by Q reduced plurality. Crane car.
ried the State by $4,000. Boston
went Democratic by about 1000.
The Democrats gained sey ersl
members Of the Legislature.
NEW JERSEY.
New jersey returns Indicate
that the Republicans will retain
control Of the Senate and Assem-
bly,. The Democratic made gains.
bat not Sufficient 10 influence the
result in the senat orial election,
which takes place In 1901.
MISSISSIPPI.
In Mississippi the entire Demo.
cratic State ticket was elected by
90 overwhelming majority.
VIRGINIA.
Returns from Virginia indicate
that the Democrats will have
tremendous majority Ia the Legis.
turs. Martin will succeed himself
in the u. 8. Senate.
NEW YORK.
Although the election Ia New
York was purely local, the Re.
publ,cans went before the people
on nstionel Issues and were sound.
~ thrsshed. The Republicans will
control the next Legislature by .
loss OF two. Tammany swept the
decks In New York county.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Pennsylvania probably elected
Col. James E, Barnett, (Rep) for
State Treasurer by Q majority of
100 600. The Republican plursli.
ty 10 Philadelphia Ia estimated
at 40 600.
SOUTH DAKOTA.
II is estimated that the Repub.
licsn nominee for Supreme Judge
In South Dakota, was elected by
about 10000 plurality.
IOWA.
Returns from Iowa indicate iha
the Republican State ticket was
elected ny 10000 plurality. The
also made gains IN
the Legislature.
N. We are here to stay and doing
business ut the old stand, opposite Wit
;ing's store. No one will appreciate
-FOUR patronage more, or take more
pleasure in trying to please You than we
,arbers. WILL CRowELL. Il. u. CALD.
urII aud IL II Ivy
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Editor Sees Wonders.

Editor w. V. Barry, Of Lexington,
Tenn. in exploring Mammoth Cave,
contracted IA severe case Ut Piles. His
quick cure through using Bucklcn's Ar
MICA Salve convinced him IL Ia another
worlds wonder. Cures Piles. Injuries,
Inflammation, and all Bodily Eruptions
Only 25c, at all drug stores.
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A CARD.

On the eve of going to the conference
I take this method Of expressing my
gratitude to the ladies who 30 generous
coat, w. g. HEFLEY.
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-Electrophotomicrography" is the
latest. Don't pronounce II IL you are IN
q hurry TO catch a train
Services at the Methodist Church,
neN Sunday, morning and night, by
Presiding Elder jenkins.
Mrs A. NJ. Ellison is in Clinton,
this week, attending the Golden We'd
ding of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Moore.
Union City Commercial Courier
Miss Mai Williams is visiting Mrs. II.
L. Emerson at Hickman this week.
Jack Frost has put stop to Yellow
Jack i'm the South. All quarantlnes
have been raised and the scare is over.
Mr.. Keeble Somers, formerly night
operator at Union City, has accepted a
position with the n @. a. st. L. Ry., at
this place.
- A large new supply of Carpet
Samples Just received. New Patterns
and very cheap Call and see them.
l0-6-St II. O. AMBERG.
Rev w q. Hefley will leave Mon.
day, to attend the annual Conference
which meets at Brownsville, Tenn,
next week
Now is about the time for you to
plant your advertisements If Won ex-
pect TO do any business during the ap.
preaching holidays.
MIR. and Mrs Ben j. Hertweck
We're called TO Fulton, this week, on ac-
count of the serious illness of the little
dnuphtpr of John Ford
LOST. At the Woodland Mills
Barbecue and Confederate Re- union,
gold trimmed double lens spectacles.
Return to the Courier Office.
Miss Leona Pruitt, daughter of Per.
nv Pruitt, of near Woodland Mills, died
at Salem church Saturday.
Union City Commercial Courier
Hon. Rice A. Pierce went to Hickman
yesterday Sunday to confer with the
officers of government boat in regard
to the Tiptonville levee.
90 The Tree Barber Shop Is the
place to get your shaving, haircutting
and shampooing done. Prompt service
and courteous treatment.
"A. II hOChlN1, frOpr-
There will be meeting of the
members of the Baptist Church at the
church next Tuesday night, to take an
action upon calling Pastor for next
year. Every member requested to be
present.
Sam Luten, Chas. Perry and Tom
Thomas went to No. s Island, Sunday,
in the new gasoline launch, pearl"
the property Of Mr. Luten. She is
beautiful little craft. and sets the water
"like u thing Of life"
Mr.. H. Buchanan has offered to
give the city handsome fountain, to
be erected in the public square In front
of the depot. II will prove an orna.
ment to the city, and lasting monu-
ment TO the generosity of public spirit
ed citizen.
Miss Rhena Mosher addressed the
boys and girls at the College. Monday
morning and since then has organized
several classes in Phyelcal Culture
These classes will give an exhibition of
their work at City Hall, Friday eve
ming, Nov. II.