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Our Municipal Election.

But for the closing Of the bar rOOms
hardly anyone would have supposed
that there was a municipal election
being held in OcaIa Tuesday.
Mayor Edwards was reelected with
out opposition as was likewise Alder
man J. E. Chase in the second ward
and Alderman George Carmichael IN
the fourth ward.
In the first ward Mr.. John Robert
son and Mr. John Pasteur were the
opposing candidates. The vote stood.
Robertson, 20, Pasteur, 2.
In the third ward Mr.. B. A. Wealth
ers, the present incumbent. and Mr..
Edwin PirCman were the candidates.
The vote stood. Weachers, IS. Pitt
man. 3.
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4 Good Thing.

In order 10 avoid that terrible rush
and crush Of business during Xmas
week, Mr.. VI. Fishel has made a re-
ductiOn in prices in all lines 10 induce
the out-of-town people to come in
early and buy their Xmas goods.
Mems suits which usually sold for
$500 now go at $3.50; mems suits
at $3.50, regular price So. 90; mems
suits $500, now 81. 80; overcoats from
$3.50 to $1,000. Shoes in abundance
and at prices that viii surprise you.
Ladies' jackets usually sold at >. 80,
now S1.75; ladies' jackets usually sold
at $500, now 1915; ladies ready made.
skirts price $3.50 now $50; ladies'
ready made skirts regular price 400,
now $3.50; ladies' ready made shirt
waists from SOC. to $3.50.
1t viii pay you TO come early and
take advantage of these low prices
and also 20 take time in making YOUR
selections.
Remember that VI. Fishel is the only
Ocala merchant who is making this
inducement for you to buy early and
it will be a good thing for those
living outlof Ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-12-16

Rev. Ed Hymon was on trial Tues
day before the circuit court charged
with stealing a horse, the property of
his son-in-law. He admitted taking
the animal but said he was COM
manded by the voice of the Lord 70
DO 80.
He was arrested at Crystal River
and az time Of his arrest he held in
his hands two crooked sticks. which
he claimed were the ensign of the
Lord, and told the officer he could
take him and everything else but not
% take his sticks. He claimed that he
Ma growing old and could no longer
walk 50 the Lord commanded him 70
take the horse and do His service. He
told the court that if the Lord had
told him 70 take his horse he would
have done 50. There was some doubt
a. 70 the cOlored brothers. sanity but
the jury thought him a dangerous
man 70 be at large so found him
guilty and If it is found out that he
is insane it viii be a matter of future
investigation.
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Married a. nOOn Tuesday a. rhe
Baptist church b. the pastor, Rev.
Louis 3. Warren. Mr.. Eenon Hugh
Gaines and Mss SaIIie Janet Priest.
Mr. Gaines i 4 prominent young
business man OF AIiIIcowu. Alabama.
and Mrs Gaines i a native OF Fort
Mccoy IN this county. She has
taught in the Marion county public
schools for several years and Is a
charming young woman.
The Banner joins with best wishes
and congratulations.
Mr.. and Nr. Gaines left over the
Atlantic Coast Line for Midtown.
where they vii reside.
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Miss Lillian Thomas, the attractive
daughter OF Mrs NoIIie F. Thomas
and the late Samuel B. Thomas, Of
Madison county. and Mr.. Henry F.
Coyne, OF Baltimore. Nd. viii be
quietly united II marriage on We'd
nesday. December 21st, al Madison.
Fla The wedding viii De a quiet
affair, and Il has been arranged for
nupciaIs 70 be celebrated Al the hos
picable home OF the brides sister,
Mrs. Stanton. OF that place. Miss
Thomas has been 4 resident here for
the past four years, and has a host
OF friends. who VIII learn OF her en-
gagement and approaching marriage
with great interest. IN the contest
for the Worlds Fair commissioner 10
S. Louis, 20 represent the Times
Union, Miss Thomas received the
largest number OF votes by a hand
some majority. which was a fitting
compliment 70 a daughter OF Florida,
who l. a descendent Of one OF West
FlOrida's Oldest and most aristOcratic
families. AT the South Carolina and
Interstate Exposition held at
Charleston. Miss Thomas represented
the Atlanta Journal, and got up the
Official souvenir programme OF the
xpcsition- She possesses consider
able literary talent, which has already
won the highest recognition. Mr..
Coyne Is the genial Southern repre-
sentative of the Sea Gull Specially
Company, of Baltimore, and makes
Jacksonville his headquarters. He is
10 be congratulated upon his selec-
ton of life partner.-Jacksonville
Metropolis.
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De u 10 Oar

The rlue-worn Injunction Never
put % 'tl tomorrow what you can do
to-day" j. nov generally presented
In this form: Do il today That Is
the ter-e advice We want 20 give you
about that hacking cough OF demon
aliziug cold with which you have been
struggling for several days, perhaps
week.. Take some reIfbale remedy for
d to-day and let that remedy be DIT.
Bo-chee's German syrdp, which has
been In NE for over thirty years. 4
few doses Of IL VIII undoubtedly re-
leive your cough OF cold. and its con
tinued u-e for a few DAYS VIII cure
you completely. No matter how
deep-seated your cough. EVENT. dread
consumption has attaked your lungs,
German Syrup Will surely effect a
cure a. b. has done before in thou
sands of apparently hopeless cases Of
lung trouble. New trial bottles. 25c:
regular size, 75c. For sale at Anti
Monopoly Drug Store. N
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Dancing Party or the IhIrtlsth

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Anderson
VIII enUentain large number Of
the young people of Ocala with a
dancing party on the evening of
December thirtieth at eight O'Clock
at the armOry. The dance viii be
given complimentary TO Mr.. and Mrs.
r & Camp, Miss Carrie Draper, of
Birmingham, Alabama, and Miss
Mary Anderson the attractive
daughter of the host and hostess
This will be one of the very pleas
ATTEST Of the holiday gaities.
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Mr.. y. c. Watts. advance agent
for the Joues-Adams Carnival Com
pany. has been in the city for several
days in the interest OF his shows, and
VIII in all probability bring them
here under the auspices OF the OcaIa
Rifles.
This company has within the past
month presented rs shows IN George
town, :. C. Timmonsrille, s. c.. and
BarnweH, :. c., for the military COM
psnies, and in Camden. :. c.. for the
fire department, and letters from
these towns speak very highly of il,
and mention especially the absence
from the aggregation OF caCch-penny
devices such as are ofteu seen with
these travelling carnival companies.
Mr.. Frank Mathews. OF this city.
has been connected with this COM
pany for the past two seasons and
speaks very highly OF It's shows.
The officers OF the Rifles viii ap-
pear before the city council a. its
meeting tonight and ask for the
privilege OF having the JOues-Adams
company appear IN Ocala for their
benefit during the week beginning
January 9Th.
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Cupid Shooting His Arrows.

Monday was busy day with cupid
IN this vicinity as we gather from
looking over the list Of marriage
licenses issued by Judge Bullock on
that day.
The arrows from his culver pierced
the following hearts: viz, Kenon
Hugh Gaines and Sallie Janet Priest
Louis d. Snowden and Eva Swearin-
gen; Nelson Mcmillan ana Liddie
Robson; William Burre and Belle
Tucker.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-12-16

i was much afflicted with sciati-
ca" writes Ed. c. Mud. Iovaviue
sedgwick Co., Kan, going about on
clutches and suffering deal of pain.
1 was Induced to try Billiards. Snow
Eminent, which relieved me. fused
three SOC. bottles. 1t is the greatest
IMMINENT ever used; have. recon-
mended it to a number of persons:
All express themselves as being bene-
ntted by it. l now walk without
erutches' able to perform a great deal
OF light labor on the farm" 25e soc
sl.Oo. Autobiography drug store. m
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TIE Metbodists % Ocals We know
49, hs reioioed 20 learn that Mr.. L.
W Moore uas returned % Ocala for
a1other year.
Rev. J. p. Hlburn has been made
uresiding elder for the jacksonville
dlsrrct-
Rev. ". J. Carpenter VIII 90 70
Tampa and Rev. ". ". Poage was
rerurued o. jacksonville.
Rev. J. b. Ley was continued a.
edItor g the Florida Christian AdvO-
cate and q contract vas entered into
uIfh Messrs. Sherwood & Company,
a. 1--we Oak. for the Publishing Of the
sane
Rev. ". Y. Atkinson VIII remain
81 Orlando for another year
Rev. r. r. Bridges was made pre-
siding elder for this district.
Rev. q. A. York vas sent 20 Cirra.
Rev. Mr.. Bingham was returned 20
Tauahassea and Rev. J. z. Wilson
was appointed presiding elder for the
Tauahasse district.
Rev. J. A Hendry, Of this city
I'LL g % Quincy.
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Ptrstiaz Foley's Houey and Tar

Foley & Co, Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar a. a throat and lung
emedy, and Oh account Of the great
merit and popularity Of Foley's Hon
ey and Tar many limitations are Of
fered for the genuine. Ask for Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar and refuse any
substitute OffeLed as no other prepar-
ton viii give the same satisfaction.
II IS mildly laxative. It contains no
opiates and Is safest for children and
delicate persons. POstoffice drug
store.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-12-16

J. D. Dickerson, cOlored. living In
the st. Peter neighborhood claims
thar flames Adams accosted him last
Saturday night and without the least
prOvocatiOn shot at him with pistol,
but the night being dark he escaped
unhuru. He says the reason he knew
il was Adams was because he struck
a match before he fred the pistol.
4 warrant has been issued for Adams
arrest
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-12-16
Be . Trained Nurse.

The Marion county hospital needs
from time to time number of stu
dent nurses, young ladies who will
take course of training, and there
by tit themselves for very lucrative
calling. Write to the president of
the board of directors of the Marion
county hospital.
DR.. W. V. NEwsoM,
President.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-12-16

Mr.. Louis Duval went TO Orlando
Saturday night 70 hear Bishop Cand-
Ter preach in that city Sunday.
Bishop Gambler presided over the
Methodist conference in that city
last week. He was formerly presi-
dent OF Emory. at which University
NJ. Duval was a student.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-12-16
Heart FIuttsrinT.

Ondgested food and gas in the
stomach located just below the heart.
presses against it and caused hear
When your heart tropb-
les you in that way take Herbine for
a rev days. You win be all right. soc.
Autobiography drug store.
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oesIs Sand Of ms,e,

A large gathering of the band will
De held at Miss Sharp's kindergarten
on Thursday, the 18th of December
An members and their friends npet
Oe '"ee' E. LATHAM,
Secretary.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-12-16

Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel \. Rawls entertained the
Young Married Peoples Card Club st
their regular monthly meeting.
Their guests were the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Watson, Mr.. and
Mrs. \. E. Gerig. Mr.. and Mrs. G. R.
Mexican, Mr.. and Mrs. c. V. Miller,
Miss Florrie Crook and Mrs. Rawls'
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Maloney.
There were three tables of pro-
gressive whist and several spirited
games were played after which
dainty supper was enjoyed.
Mrs. Marsh and Mr.. AaIoney won
the first prizes and Mrs. Gerig and
Mr.. Marsh were consoled for their i'll
luck by being awarded the BOBBY
prizes.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-12-16

Kentucky distilleries are closing
down. 1t is now possible to under
stand why Colonel Watterson found
it necessary to 60 to Europe.-Atlan-
ia journal.
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A Chicago man was choked to death
on beefsteak. Don't say whether
1t was the meat itself or the price
that killed him off.-Atlanta Journal
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-12-16

The West Palm Beach Tropical Sun
has announced that Mr.. Harry L.
Brown. the popular manager OF the
paper. has resigned the position and
viii so 20 St. Augustine 70 take the
management Of the Daily Record of
that city. Mr.. Brown will be sue
ceeded IN the management Of the
Tropical sun by Mr.. Charles B. Ken
dali. VINO mas been connected with
the publication OF the paper several
years and who Is well known through
out the state. Mr.. Kendall /, a COM
PeUent and capable newspaper man
and there is no doubt but what his
management of the Tropical sun viii
be successful.
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A--.sr. T. 2 Munro.
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cupTs AND. EXPENDITURES FOR SOUTH Florida FeIR

Munroe & ChambIiss. Bankers
OcaIa- Fla, December :, 1904.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-19

was something between the toes was YER
flied.
The undertaken carefully washed the
OFFENDING member. Strengthened it out.
and dressed it.
Dusser now claims that the leg gives
him no more pain. and that that which
was unbearabie is now removed.
The most astounding statement that
the man makes is that when his leg was
taken from its grave he was sitting
talking with some friends. when. he not
knowing that the undertaken was car
rying out his wish at that time suddenly
exclaimed: 81 feel the cold wind striking
my leg"
He noted the exact time. and after
ward asked the undertaken about it. and
his claim was confirmed. because the leg
was disinterred at the very time that he
said he felt the cold wind strike it.
Dusser is a man of intelligence, and
while many in the community are skep-
teal he is so sincere that his convic-
ton is shared by many.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-19
JONES AT BELLEVUE.
warning Against Pride That Comes
from New York.
Diherent Luck of Two Hospital PA
! taents-one Had N Pull which Wa.
! Utilized by Hobo Who knew
Good Thing.

1t was the third time that Jones had
eeen ill" this winter, and the patience
81 his friends had been almost exhaust
ID AT all events, they decided that
she same financial outlay would not be
necessary in this instance. as in the
others.
Jones needed hospital treatment,
says the New York Sun, and it was de-
ooed that he had better u to Bellevue
1here was greater comfort in the pri-
Sate hospitals; but there was also
greater expense. So he went to Belle
sue for the three days it usually took
60 bring him around.
There were other excellent reasons
why this institution should be select
O. One of the youthful physicians on
Che staff was his friend, and might be
expected to took out for Jones.
So Jones found himself in a ward
hiong with some fellow sufferers who
could all attribute their troubles to the
same cause. After he had lain in
some discomfort on his narrow bed.
an orderly came up to HIM.
is your name Jones?' he inquired.
with the lack of sympathy usually
shown to invalids of this class III
&. Jones?'
The patient shuddered until the iron
cot ratified on it's unsteady pins.
rs 1T possible" he thought in ter
TOR, that l am known to be in this
placer"
Then he answered:
NO he said. My name is Brown"
The orderly moved to the next bed
Us your name Jones?" he asked of
Its frowsy occupant.
The answer was in the affirmative
and the effect was magical. The tone
OF the orderly changed Immediately. 1t
grew gentle and obseQuious.
More marked was his changed treat
ment OF the patient. All that sympa-
hetic solicitude could suggest was
done for him.
The hrstJones seemed to suffer in ex-
act ratio to the attentions bestowed on
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sionaries have not been. the fatal foot
OF the trader has not yet trod, and
even the face of the white man has
rarely been seen. sometimes not at all.
Here is real Japan, in all it's truth
and purity, and here the real japanese,
the most simple-hearted creature
breathing, whom we of the western
world know nothing of, lives his SIM
pie life and dies his simple death.
For that is the keynote of Japanese
character-simplicity And it brings
goddess in its train-beauty. the
handmaiden of nature.
Many are the curious customs. Gu
rious to us, which are matters of COM
mon habit in Japan. Up to Ia De years
the facial charm of femini. Sty has
been rigidly restricted to tn young
and unmarried. for after To we'd
ding ceremony the bride, as a mark
OF honor to her husband, must blacken
her teeth and shave her eyebrows.
But even this. an immemorial OBJ.
servance, is yielding to the advance
of knowledge and the reports of the
travelled and more enlightened, and
will presently die out.
The visitor, especially one who has
sojourned in India. China, and other
eastern places. ia at once struck by the
extreme cleanliness of Japanese cities.
by the entire absence of beggars In the
streets, and Of those degraded crea-
lures who swarm in the great CAPT.
tails The street cries are all melo-
dious, and the avoidance Of noise is
2varvWh hare fhA Arqt Maid
The Waterman who goes the rounds
at night beats two pieces OF wood to-
gether. The bells have no clappers,
but are struck with the hand on the
outside. A melancholy, plover-like
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-19

work went on but slowly and with dis
aster. The quicksands swallowed up
the earth and stones as fast as they
were thrown in, and, worse still. IL
swallowed the workmen as WELL Then
1t was that a humble young girl, o
Sonsan imaid-servant), came forward
and offered to be buried alive in the
swamp to placate the evil spirits OF
the quicksand. The sacrifice was ac-
cepted. and from that moment the
work succeeded and no more lives
were lost. And that is why to-day, on
every fifteenth of October, the jap
anese in Yokohama dance on the site
OF o Sonsan's grave.
Japan has never been priest rid den.
hence the almost marvellous ease with
which 1t has been able to adapt itself
to the changing necessities of the
times. There is no fanaticism in
Japan. Its priests are teachers, most
ly peripatetic: they expound the prin-
ciples of Shinto, or the sacred book
OF Shaka, but they are not custo-
dams of the Japanese conscience and
masters of his actions, as the Guru is
of the Hindoo. There are thousands
of Shinto shrines and temples scat
tered all over the country. by the side
OF almost every road But they SYM
boliZe no tenet of fanatical sacrifice or
loss of mental liberty The religion.
like everything Japanese, is one of
marked simplicity.
B ESPINASSE
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the other man. Once he tried to make
himself more comfortable Dy changing
his position.
Lay still there!" came from the or
Derby, who was handing an orange to
his pampered patient while the others
lips were parching with thirst. Lay
sstiil. | tell you"
Ice tinkled coolingly in the mineral
water frequently served to the aston
tshed hobo who went through the list
or iuxuries he liked best. He was loath
20 leave such a paradise and fingered
rntil the other Jones had recovered his
health and departed. He was allowed
to remain only through the same in
Auence that had so thoughtfuny con-
tributed TO his comfort.
well, the doc treated you all right
didn't hep" asked his best friend when
the real Jones had left the hospital be-
hind him.
'Oid nothing at all for me-" was the
answer, 'but showered attentions on a
fellow in the next bed, and he was a
bum at that. Gave him everything he
wanted and wouldn't even let me sit
mp"
Ibid he know who you were?"
"Of course not" was the answer:
although the orderly found out my
real name in one way or another and
asked me IL | was Jones. | denied IL.
OF course"
Then for the first time he understood
how all the kindness and favors with
held for him had gone to the other
Jones
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-19
SPOTIING THE CULPRIT.
nser Who Gave Pointers to Con.
ouctor Had 10 Pay for the Dis
play OF His Wisdom.

Ihree times the conductor went
through the car calling for fares. When
ne returned to the platform the third
time, says the New York Times, he ap-
peared to distrust his qualifications TO,
q conductor.
There is one woman in there" he
said, who hasn't paid her fare, but
can't for the life of me make out which
one 1t is"
Then you will have to use tact" said
the man at the window There are
various Way whereby you can spot a
rare jumper. I'm not conductor, but |
Know that much. l have seen my wife
DO 1t lots of times, and l have come to
know the signs pretty well. When she
Is up to trick of that kind she gets so
nervous that 1t makes you feel creepy to
watch her. She tucks her feet back un-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-19

NuO udpPy lduu Oh the
moonfiower. No one who loves SIM
plicity and the sweetness of nature
unspoiled, can contemplate without
sympathetic shudder even the posi-
bility OF the conquering Muscovite
trampling his uncouth way across the
smiling rice fields, and under the an
cient Jorii before the temples Of q
thousand gods. Japan is the last land
OF the beautiful left to an oyer-civil-
lied world. 1t is also the your lst
child Of conquest, for scarcely 80
years nave passed since its gates Re
first thrown open to the nations he
west.
Nippon, country OF peaceful
Shores" in the native speech, Is
rapidly admitting European customs,
ideas OF dress, and manners OF liv-
ing. to the destruction of much that
was picturesque and that had no coun-
terpart in other lands.
But away, tucked close among its
hills and valleys, in the very kernel of
Old Japan, there still remain to-day
quiet little hooks, powered in cherry
blossom and wisteria; happy little
cities Of sweetness and light; quaint
little nests of gray-stone temples,
lichen-covered shrines, and Buddhas.
by-the-wayside. And here the mis-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-19
GIRL KILLS BIG LION.
In" " Narrow Escape from Death
while Hunting Jack Rabbits
Far from Her House

Attacked by a huge mountain lion.
Tessie Edwards, 12-year-old girl, of
Clarks Fork. Utah, not only escaped in
jury, but killed the fierce beast.
Miss Edwards was out with a rife aft
er jack-rabbits, and had wandered sew
eral miles from her home. She had en-
tered clump of trees, when she heard
a movement behind her. Instinctively
she jumped TO one side just in time to
escape the claws OF big mountain lion
who bounced on the spot she had just
left.
The girl hastily fired a shot at the
animal and attempted to run. The beast.