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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
Say Position is Unimportnnt.

Boer Head Laager, Ladysmith, Tues- day, Feb. 6.-11 a. m.-Further reports of yesterdays fighting at the Upper Tugela river show that the British lost heavily at Pont Drift, but took an un- important position on a small kopje on the Molen Drift side Four Boers were killed. The British loss is unknown They are still in possession of the kopje and the big guns have ceased firing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
Four ED,lep.ic Fits.

John Kelly, bartender for John Lucy at the latters saloon on Crown street, last evening had severe attack of epilepsy. He had four epileptic fits within half an hour. pr. Jewett was summoned and after seeing Kelly's condition directed that he be sent to the New Haven hospital. At this hos pital early this morning it was thought that no serious results would ensue and that he would be all right to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
FURTHER ADVANCE PREYENTED. BOers EnfilndinS the British From Two
 Important Positions.

London, Jan. S.--A special despatch from Spearman's Camp, dated Wednes- day, February ', says: "Our further advance is at the moment prevented as the Boers enfilade us from their posi- tions at Spion Kop and Doorm kloof. Cur casualties, although estimated at 250. are trifing, considering the great importance of the movement just con- cluded."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
Accident to Washington Express.

New London, Conn.,, Feb. 7. - The Washington express, Westbound, due in this city at 10 p. m., was delayed an hour and half tonight on account of an accident to the engine at Kings ton, R. I. Temporary repairs were made and another engine was substituted when the train reached here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
switch Engines Collide.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Two switch engines road at Franklin Park to-day, injuring four trainmen, two of them probably fatally. It was reported that one of the engines was drawing a passenger train, but this proved to be untrue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
Made Major ofthe Fourth.

Hartford, Feb. 7.-According to off, iutant General Van Keuren, Captain James J. Hurley of Bridgeport, Con- pany E, Fourth regiment. c. N. G., is promoted to be major, vice Houlihan, discharged.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
AssignmcntinP Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Feb 7.-Charles M. Steever & Co.,, paper dealers here, as- signed to-day. MT. Steever recently claimed assets of S259, 900 and liabilities of $214,0OO. Most of the creditors are manufacturers in the New England states. MT. Steever says that the finan- cial embarrassment was brought to a crisis by a suit over disputed account at Pepperill, Macs, and by his inability to realize upon good accounts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
Famous Chess Player Insane.

New York, Feb. 7.-Dr. w. Steinitz, one of the greatest of chess players, was taken insane from his home to Harlem
 hospital tonight and later to the in
 sane pavilion at Bellevue hospital. pr. Steinitz is sixty-two years of age,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
California Senator Elected

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 7.-The senate and assembly met in joint session to- day to ratify the election of Thomas R. Bard to the United States senate. Af- ter the usual preliminaries MT. Bard was declared elected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
To Assist MtfIAer,

London, Feb. 7-H. F, Bilson, the legal assistant of the colonial office, starts for Cape Town Saturday in order to assist Sir Alfred Milner, the British high commissioner in the legal prob lems confronting him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
Machine Shops DcstroyeI.

Williamsport, Pa, Feb. 7.-The ma chine shop of Sprout, Waldron & Go. at Muncy, Pa., was destroyed by fire to-day. Loss, $1oO,OOO; partly covered by insurance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
Fighting at SterkstrOom.

Cape Town, Wednesday, Feb. 7.-
 Fighting began this morning at Sterk-
 stroom and is now in progress. No de- tails nave been received.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08

Cape Town, Feb. 7.-Lord Roberts and General Kitchener have started for the front.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08

announcing the fighting on the Upper Tugela river was published to-day there was the usual scene of excitement on the streets. The big placards attracted newspaper buyers and the news was eagerly discussed in all quarters. There was notable excitement in the house of commons, where, in addition to the war office announcement that General Bull Ter had crossed the Tugela Monday and was advancing on Ladysmith, a news agency teegram was posted saying that one hundred additional ambulance stretchers had been sent to the front from Durban.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
War Office AdvIces,

London Feb. 7.-The war office to-day received a telegram saying, briefly, that General Butler had recrossed the Tugela river February 5, and is now advancing upon Ladysmith. The op- erations are still in progress, but no information regarding the result is at hand.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
A Trick Tint Won.

A few weeks ago pretty little Pa
risian actress was appearing at a the
ater I'm Geneva. On the last night OF
the play a tall. well dressed man sent
in his card and asked permission TO
thank her personally for the pleasure
that her performances had given TO
him. He entertained her at supper
and asked permission to see her of at
the station on the following day. He
arrived with his groom. who was car
rying Il tremendous bouquet OF flowers.
He told her that he had telegraphed
to his brother, who was i'm Paris and
who had influence both with the press
and the theatrical managers and that
he would meet her on her arrival in
Paris. To the astOnishment of the
actress all this turned out 10 be true.
and she found n magnificent carriage
at the station. y fine dinner followed.
The girl was dumb with astOnish-
ment. Her host told her that il was
all for the sake OF his brother. whom
he loved dearly. and he spoke pathet-
ically OF the beautiful bouquet that
she carried and which was made up of
flowers culled in the garden of the old
homestead. She offered him the bou-
quet instantly, and he accepted il with
a thousand thanks.
Now she has found out why she was
treated so well. She had been the
means OF smuggling watch springs TO
the value of $4,000 into Paris.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
AMERICA 5 G|FTTOFRANCE
STATUE OF WASHINGTON TO BE UN-
YELLED IN PARIS JULY3.
Presented by Women OF the United
States Joint wofk of sculptOrs
French and POtter-New and Novel
Features In Casting.
Especial Correspondence.l

iSpcCl4i
WASHINGTON, May considerable
BILE interest is shown just now in Wash
ington, especially among the MEM
bers OF the gentler sex. over the forth
coming presentation of the equestrian
statue OF George Washington TO the
city of Paris. This is a great year for
affairs of this kind. The Daughters
OF the American Revolution are To pre-
sent to Paris n statue of Lafayette,
and Mrs. Daniel Manning, the presi-
dent OF the society. has received Off
cial recognition or the United States
government as the representative OF
the. Daughters ut the presentation cere-
monies. The Lafayette statue has al
ready been described in this CORE
spOndence, and it is only necessary TO
add that the arrangements for its pres
entatiOn are all completed and the
event will come off on schedule time.
The Washington statue, which is the
gift OF American women TO Paris. is TO
be unveiled on July i'm the Place
dJena. The statue and the base Of
Tennessee marble upon which it is TO
rest were placed on board and shipped
the other day from New York.
The associated SculptOrs. Daniel c
French and Edward c. Potter have
succeeded in investing their statue Of
Washington with fresh and individual
distinction. and they may well feel
proud OF their work. Mr.. French was
responsible FOR the figure, which, of
course. sets the note TO the whole com
position. The result is that one would
recognize the statue anywhere as Mr.
French's. and representing his indi
vidual feeling i'm its happicSt mood
\ critic who las seen the statue says
that the qualities which have been i'm
parted by Mr.. French ana which are
easily recognizable are elevation of
sentiment. noble dignity, due To the
complete equipoise between assertion
and self control and refinement eX-
tremely elegant. From the ground up
10 the tip Of the raised sword the inn
-presSiveness is gradually built up witt
unerring skill. As 10 details. one Will
only note the strong expression i'm the
curling movement of the right wrist
and the light touch of the other hand
upon the bride. the characteristic
wrist and finger action of the true
hOrseman.
The horse is Mr.. Pottrr'S. Though
the horse is massive ana rather heavily
set. il shows the distinctive features of
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
His New Stove

Old Hi Drew. who lives i'm village
not 40 miles away. came into town last
week on the sly 10 buy n birthday gift
for his wife. He cast about vigorously
and struggled in valiant way through
the crowds. finally being washed
ashore in the doorway OF a hardware
establishment. DeSpairing OF fighting
his way any farther. he ade up his
mind To make his purchase right there.
Martha wanted new stove, anyway.
SO he allowed himself To be taken i'm
hand by an energetic salesman and had
soon purchased for sd an article that
was guaranteed 10 cook anything and
everything all at one time. He had il
cunning strategy succeeded i'm getting
il set UP in the kitchen the next morn
Ing without Martha'S knowledge. When
she saw il. she hug%Cd him aud beam
eel all over with delight. Then he went
out and killed ii young sucking pig and
two chickens and prepared for royal
spread.
Suddenly a blank look passed over
the old mans face.
why. what's the matter. Drew"
exclaimed his wife.
Look il here" he cried. "Here I've
been and bought Il darn gas stove for
SD. and there ain't no gas for nine
miles "-Chicago Times Herald.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
Longevity of whales.

Some light WAS thrown upon the sub
tect OF the vitality Of whales by finding
one OF these animals in Bering sea in
1890 with n ''tOggle" harpoOn head in
it's body bearing the mark or the Amer
lean whaler MOnteZuma. That vessel
was engaged in whaling in Bering sea
about ten years, but not later than
1851. She was afterward sold To the
government and was sunk in Charles
ton harbOr during the civil war 10 serve
as an obstruction. Hence il is estimat-
ed the whale must have carried the
harpoon not less than SO years.
In connection with this fact William
ii. Dali gives an account in The Na
tiOnal Geographic Magazine of a dis
cusSIOn with Captain T.. l.. Ilcrendeen
of the United States National museum
Of cases Of whales that have been sup
posed To have made their way from
Greenland waters To Bering strait and
10 have been identified by the harpOOns
they carried. While il is very likely
that the whale really makes the pas
sage an uncertainty must always be
allowed. FOR ships were often chang
ing ownership. and their tools were
sold ana put on board Of other vessels.
and harponn irons were sometimes Civ
en- or traded tO ESkimOs. Ii therefore
becomes possible that the animal was
struck with a secondhand iron.-Popu-
lar Science.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

Bonnard Bronze company, and that
part OF the works. highly satisfactory.
1t was the desire OF the sculptors that
the casting should be a triumph for
that branch Of American craftsman
ship. and the concern which accepted
this responsibility entered fully into
the spirit of their hopes. Some idea OF
the difficult task undertaken by the
Henry BOnnard Bronze company is
gained by the knowledge that the
sculptors imposed upon the founders
the necessity OF avoiding all appear
ance OF seams where the several parts
are Joined. Many cast statues are
marred by extreme rOughness due to
the cOarseness Of the seams, and TO
avoid this Objectionable feature the
sculptors and founders OF this latest
great work adopted novel and unusual
methods. The barrel of the horse was
cut through under the girths, the fore
legs being cast entire with one portion
and the hind legs with the OTHER, a
process which is said to have never
been attempted before. In a similar
manner the head and neck are Joined
10 the trunk underneath the strap of
the martingale. The figure and saddle
are east together and lift off
The dimensions OF the statue are:
Pedestal. If feet; statue proper to the
tip Of the sword. 22 feet. The weight
OF the whole is $500 pounds.
SAMUEL HUBBARD.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
safety Ia Battle.

Every soldier believes that the only
safe place under fire is lhe recent scene
OF some cauaonadc cScapadc. When
defending furt or camp. the wounded
are generally placed IN the breaches. as
the enemy il not likely to waste pow
der and shot on points whicl: have al
rca.ly been cleared Of all barricade
The same holds true Of naval engage
meuiS. Sailors much prefer 10 sit in
ing from. the effect OF a splintering
cannon ball than behind the stOutest
bulwark.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
Etrnhnnt md TrnIn

\ big and ugly elephant which had
long been an object of pursuit 10 the
SportSmcu of the Straits Settlements
one day wandered OH To the railway
line and tried conclusions with the en-
ginc Of goods train. charging IL re-
peatcdly and keeping up the contest for
nearly an hour. The engine was re-
vcrSCd in the hope that the beast would
allow the train 10 proceed, but aS soon
aS there WAS any attempt To renew the
journey the elephant returned To the
encounter and resumed lis obstructive
tactics, The driver was afraid To
charge the brute. lest the train should
be- thrown off the rails. and the contest
might have gone on much longer had
not the elephant hacked into the en-
CINE and, setting its fore feet firmly
between the rails. cndcayOred TO shove
the train backward with lis hind quar-
tcrS.
The driver took advantage Of the op-
portunity and put On steam, gradually
forcing the beast off the line. In this
maneuver one Of the wheels OF the en-
gine went over the hind legs or the
animal. which was put out OF its mis-
cry by the guard Of Il following passen-
ger train.-Scieuce.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
OuIck Arro,Y Shooting.

The Maya Indians have acquired eX-
traordinary deXterity with the bow and
arrow. whicl, with the spear. is their
only weapon. though the boys before
they are strong enough TO draw the
bow often use Il sling made from a
strip OF rawhide. with which they kih
squirrels and small birds. The bows
are about five feet long, made Of Il
thin. tough strip of cuhOOn palm. well
seasoned. The arrows are usually car
ried in Il tiger skin culver and can he
used with marvellous rapidity. as the
following incident will show:
\ chief of the l.acOndOnes of my ac-
quaintance named Ohnek had been on
bad terms with his faIherin-law for
some time. one morning while hunt
ing in the bush he espied the old man
in an anana tree gathering the apples.
He at once fired an arrow at the man.
striking him through the chest and
while the body was falling placed an
other arrow in the neck. Fortunately
for himself he managed TO reach the
nearest Spanish settlement before any
of the murdered mans relatives could
overtake him.-Chambers Journal
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

COUNTY OFFICERS.-D. l.. Gaulden. Titus
ville county judge; VI. Goldsmith, Titus
vile, prosecuting attorney; A. A. Stewart
Titusville, clerk circuit court; j. +. WOOt-
Ell, Cocoa, tax assessor; +. W. Hall, Sbarpes.
tax collector: John Henry, Titusville,
treasurer; J. II. Sans. COurtenay, superin-
terdent public instruction; j. o. Fries, III
tusville, county surveyor; j. p. Brown, Ti-
tnsville. sheriff; T. j. Coekshutt, LaGrange,
registration officer
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
The proressor.s For.sieht.

Professor Frederick Won Martens.
who holds the chair of International
law in the St. Petersburg. university
and is Il frequent representative OF the
cZar in legal councils of moment. is
not n Russian citizen. nor even a Rus
sian subject, hut Il philoSophic Germaa
lie is ii notable linguiSt and author.
and at the Venezuela arbitration con
ference in Paris. where hc read the de.
cisiOn OF the commission. he had a
pleasant fashion OF addressing each
delegate in his own langUage. One Of
the English juristS wondered how the
professor was able tu keep up his
knowledge of 50 many modern tongues.
The professor replied: "lt is self de-
fenSe. Nou see. in case lose my chair
| wish To be prepared for any Offer YOU
foreigners may make" - Saturday
Evening Post.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
THE Strength of Twenty Men"

When Shakespeare employed this phrase he
referred. Of course To healthy. able bodied
men. Ii he had lived in these days he would
have known that men and women who are
not healthy may become So by taking Hoods
SarSaparlla. This medicine, by making the
blood rich and pure and giving good appetite
and perfect digestion. imparts vitality and
strength To- the system.
The non-irritating catharlic-Hood's Pills.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
Mike All over

Mr. Duffy Mrs Kelly, il pains me L
infarm ycZ thot yure hooSbanG nas jist
bin blowcd oop bOi Il dOinamoite car
thridge. We found his head in wan lot.
an his body in another lot. an his ligs
in another lot. an his arms an fate in
another lot.
Mrs. Kelly proudly - BegOrrah,
thOts Moike all Over!-Harper's Week
lV
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
Editors Awful PIight.

+. VI. Higgins, editor Sencra Ull. News,
was afflicted for years with piles that no
doctor or remedy helped until hc tried
Hucklcn'S Arnica SaIve. lie writes two
b"Xc- wholly cured him. It's the sure~t
pile cure on calth and the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c
Sold by Is. Il. Wilson * Son, druggists. =
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
ExasperatInE.

"Gee whiZZ. how my wife does ag-
grawate mer'
You surprise me. Surely she doesn't
henpeck your
'No. It's her awful meekness. When
ever we have an argument and I'm in
the right. she always sighs and says.
'Oh. very well. dear. have IL your own
way! !"-Phlladelphia Press.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave YOU if you lscd
DR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of
sufferers have proved their matchless mer-
il for sick and nervous headaches. They
make pure blood and strong nerves and
build up vour health. Easy tn take Try
them. Only p cents. money back if not
cured. Sold by B. K. Wilson N Son, drug
gists.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
InconsIstent.

You keep me waiting so long" COM
plained the customer.
Madam" said the worried grocer.
who was ecOnOmiZing in his business
by em2l2ying only one clerk. "ain't you
til I:H " i''N0' in here yesterday
.s,ost delicate sripe, meipightsY" -
tne HSrlaSh eei q by Losley ~ ..-U
undeda Gi,On * son.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
SAMUEL HUBBARD.

w. s. Musser, AIillheim, Pa saved the life
of his little girl by giving her One Minute
Cough Cure when she was dying from Group.
Ii is the only harmless remedy that gives i'm
mediate results. 1t quickly cures coughs,
colds bronchitis. grippe. asthma and all throat
aud lung troubles. b. X. Wilson * Son.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

Murder will out" Impurities in the blood
will also hc sure 10 show themselves unles.
expelled 10y Hoods SaI,apaIilla.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
TOWN DIRECTORY.

TOWN OFFICERS.-A. ID. Penney, mayor
NJ. S. Jones Jr., marshal and tax collector;
G. g. Schuyler, clerk and treasurer; John
Henry, assessor; ID. l.. Gaulden. +. A. Los
ley, j. VI. Dixon, W. X. Knox, JnO. Il. Wal
ker, cOuncilmen. The council meets first
Tuesday in each month.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS X. Walker,
Titusville, chairman; w. Ii. Sharpe, Sharpes;
Jos. Meudel, LaGrange; JnO. Houston, Eau
Gallie; j. n. Waller, Ankona. Regular ses-
siOns are held first tuesday in each month.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

METHODIST TCHURCH.-Rev. J. T.. Mickler
Pastor. Services first, and third Sundays iii
each month at IL a. m. and 700 p. m; Sun
day school each Sunday at 10 a. m; Ep-
worth league every Sunday at $50 p. m;
Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7:3O p.
NJ; Ladies' Aid society meets each Wednes-
day at 800 p. IN. Everybody welcome.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.-J. NJ. Dixon
Titusville: s. F. Gibbs, Melbourne.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

BAPTIST CHURCH-Preaehing at ritusville
second Sunday in each month, morning and
evening. Prayer meetings every Wednes-
day event at>7:0O o'clock. Sunday school
every Sunday at 9:45 a. I'D. IndianOla on
the forth Sunday; LaGrange on the frst
Sunday. l.. y. BELL, Pastor
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

~ an> an American bred horse. 1t shows
|gF1waI - strength and suppleness so blended az
MTSith t,dGio give satisfying and agreeable i'm
issue w{he Z. essiOn 10 the behOlder be he horse
day fort II An simply lover Of the beautiful
panied b a$Je Of the most remarkable features
hoped tlkof the statue considering the division
Mr. Pai4l. opif the work. is the perfection with
The{ 5angiH HEhich the horse and rider seem TO
An0" Vrd, sghe Ie cstia.; Ayas done hy the Henri.
tctiGspsG'' b1SFEEIss b1FEs the BallSGH, tS5t, 7A
49, rye me 22SSklyn' az
reglsT |''< .. III.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
CHURCHES.

CHURCH-Rev. John A.
Hughes, pastor. Sunday school, 10 q. m;
Preaching ii a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday, 1880 p. IN. You are
invited To come.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-08-04
The preparations for the big dinn'

The preparations for the big dinner
Thursday caused an egg famine and
,hsre were many ladies who could not
furnish the dapties they desired on ac-
psunt OF this, 1t ralned SO hard Tues
day that eggs from the country did not
come In and the town hens cackled in
lsrision, as much as to TO say, NOV
that we've got you where tbs eggs are
shsrt We are going to lay-of".
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-08-04

For SALE-One Darling Cooking
Stove, No. Z, as good as new, and will
be sold for $500 less than 1t cen he
bought for at stores. See I. T. Gard
ner. J-2S-tf
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-08-04

There is no longer an excuse for
anyone to endure the torture inflicted
by piles when rABLER'S BUCKEYE
PILE OINTMENT will cure them. "a
remedy SO moderate in price and so ef-
f~ectlve. Price, so cents, in bottles.
Tubes, rs cents, at the Second Glass
Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-08-04

Miss Mary Bankston, Of Winona,
Mics Stella Loeb, and Messrs. Julius
and Leon Loeb, OF Canton. we're the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Vile
Thursday.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-08-04
LooK,A STITCH IN TIME.

Save nine. Hughes Tonic new i'm.
proved, taste pleasantly taken in early
Spring ami Fall prevents Chills
Dengue and Malarial Fevers. Acts or
the liver, tones up the system. Better
than Quinine. Guaranteed, try IL. a.
Druggists, SOC and 81 90 bottles.
Apr-7-8m
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-08-04

Mr.. r. E, Laycook and his father, j,
v. Laycook returned this week from a
trip to Longmont, Colorado. They
were accompanied by Mr.. W. ]. Lay
cook, the father of J. F., whose home is
at Longmont. The latter gentleman is
over seventy years OF age, but can
get over more ground in one minute
than his grand son, VIII Laycook, can
cover in two.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-08-04

lvanhoe Lodge No. s, Knights Of
Pythias, will attend All Saints church
tomorrow night, June 5th, at $50
o'clock, TO hear the annual Pythisn
sermon to be preached by the Rector
Of the parish and Chancellor Com
mander Of the Lodge, Rev. Irenseus
Trout.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-08-04

In the effete east shirt waists are be-
ing worn by men and it is said that the
style will reach US next summer. How
will 'Billn Martin, for instance, look
in one OF these fxin'sp
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-08-04

The Dixie Chapter, U. D. q. will
hold their next meeting at Mrs. J. P.
Broadstreet's residence, Thursday,
Aug Q, 1900, at s o'clock.