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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
FIRE DESTROYS FERNIE.
Nine-tenths of To1cn IN Ruins
Loss Estimated at $500 900.

Vancouver. B. C.. April 29.-Nine-tenths Of
Fernie. 2. c.. n town of three thousand inhabi-
tants. the largest settlement in Crows Nest
Pass District. was destroyed by fire to-day.
The estimated loss Is $4,000. The water sup
ply failed. and the fire burned itself ont. Near
ly six blocks were destroyed. including six no
tells. two wholesale houses, Christ Church and
virtually all the retail stores in town. There
were no casualties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
ELEVEN MILES IN SEVEN MINUTES.
New Record for Regular Trains Between At
lantic City and Philadelphia Broken.
- rEIEaRApn 10 LIE rRrnrNE.l

Philadelphia. April 29.-Standing records for fast
running of regular passenger trains the Penn
sylvania Railroad Atlantic City were broken this
morning when the Bridge train arrived here at
II a. m having covered the distance between Egg
Harbor and Absecon. eleven miles in seven min
utes a rate Of about ninety-hve miles hour.
During the test OF patent airbraKe some time ago.
q rate OF over hundred miles hour main
tained for several miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
MR.. KRUGER SINKING.
Former Boer President Said To Be Suffering
from Brain Trouble

Mentone. April 29-while It is difficult to
ascertain the exact state Of the health Of Mr..
KrHger. former President Of the Transvaal, II Is
stated good authority that symptoms OF q
cerebral affection apparent, and that con-
sultation Of physicians has been held Mr..
Krtiger is extremely weak. and constant
care is Necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
INDIAN CHIEF TRAVELS IN STATE.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO Tnr TRIpUSE.l

iBY TELEGRAPH TIE TRIBUNE
omaha, April 29.-One hundred Indians renre-
Henting many tribes arrived here on special train
OF eight cars from the West this morning and pro-
oeeded on their way to St Louis to Join Cumnins's 8
Nhd Indian Congress at the Louisiana Purchase
EKpoEition Red Cloud. the aged chief Of the
SIOUX travelled with his family in a private car.
h2Fing refused 10 go unless this luxury was pro-
yg3cd him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
CHINA EQUIPS TROOPS.
NesCs of Martial La,g Vest of tha
Liao Causes Stir.

Pekins, April 29.-It Is asserted on the besr
authority that the Russians are about 70 en-
force martial law west OF the Lao River. Ths
government Is worried and the Empress Dow
ager has ordered the provincial governors to-
abandon her birthday celebration and to uss
the money collected for that purpose to equip
seventy-tvo thousand troops Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
chill TO VAR ON PERU7
Fear That Tacna-Aricd Dispute
May Be Settled by arms.

Lima, April 29-AIarming dispatches have
been received here from Santiago de Chill, say
ing that the Chilian government has instructed
its minister at Washington. sefor Walker-Mar-
tinez TO inquire If the United States will defend
Peru in case Chill shall proceed forcibly a
question of annexing the provinces OF Tacna and
africa, which that country is disposed to do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
SPEEDY JUSTICE FOR TEXAS NEGRO
Convicted of Murder After Two-Hour Trial
To Hang Nav 2.

austin. Tex, April 2s.-Hen-y Simmons the negro
who IL is charged. en April q murdered Lulu Sand
berg at Names twelve miles from this city was to-
day tried by jury asd convicted Of murder in the
first degree within thre minutes after the fury was
charged. The entire tidal lasted only two hours
The defendant waived al rights and the judge sen
fenced him 10 hang here Sn May ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
KING AND QUEEN AT IRISH RACES
Royal Party Visits Richard
Croker Sees His Horse Win There.

Dublin. April 29.-King Edward and Queen
Alexandra attended the LeOpardstOwn races to-
day. the smartest day of the Dublin race week
Richard Croker saw his horse American Boy
win the April Plate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
CARRYING GOALS TO NEWCASTLE

Inv TELEGRAPH THE TRrBUNEI
New Orleans April DIR Federico Forraibas.
representing the government OF Cuba arrived here
to-day. having in charge wire cage full OF mos
quitoes. which he is taking to the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition. To be used in experimenting with
the mosquito theory of yellow fever propagation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
DOMESTIC COAL PRICE ADVANCED.
The Reading Adds 10 Cents a Ton to the
April Price.

Philadelphia, April 2s-The Nav coal price cir
cular OF the Philadelphia and heading Coal and
Iron Company. issued to-day shows an advance
ot 70 cents ton for domestic sizes OF anthracite
over the April price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
OIL HOLDINGS SOLD FOR s1.oooooo

Fort Worth, Tex. April "a dispatch to The.
Record" from Corsicana says that the Southern
on Company to-day sold its entire holdings. except
sianding accounts. 10 the Houston OH COMPANY
The consideration named in the deed 81 900 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30

Combining instruction and entsrtsinnlss,nt with
oeautfuI illustrations-The Four-Traek news t0f
Alay. Five cents at newsdealerS-AoFI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
MONTICELLO cHAAfpAGNE

was the only brand served at the Banquet offered
his visit 70 Rome.-Adrt- s
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
PRESIDENTIAL PROSPECTS
OF thc Different Democratic Candidates.
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
TRIUMPHs OF MODERN SURGERY

Wonderful things are done for the
human body by surgery. Organs are
taken out and scraped and polished and
put back. or they may be removed en-
tirely: bones are spliCed; pipes take
the place of diseased sections of veins
antiseptic dressings are applied 20
wounds. burns, bruises and like injur-
les before Inflammation sets in. which
causes them to heal without maturatiOn
and in One-rhird the time required by
the old treatment. Chamberlain-s Pain
Balm acts on this same principle. II
is an antiseptic and when applied 70
such injuries causes them to heal very
quickly. 1t also allays the pain and
soreness. Keep a bottle of Pain Balm
in your home and il will save you time
and money. not TO mention the incOn-
venience and suffering which such in
juries entail. For sale by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
ACUTE RHEUMATISM

Deep. tearing or Wreuching pains. oc-
caSiunei by getting Wet through: worse
Nhen at rest. or nn first moving thu
limbs. or in cold ~ damp Weather. is
quickly cured Icy Ba!,ari'S Snow Lini-
ment. oscar oles"n. Gibson city. III.
writes. February IL. l9"2: a year ago
I was troubled With pain ia MY back
Il soon got - bad could Rot bend
AVE.. one L"ttle II Hallarl's SNOW
I..,3lr~nt eurar me- %. 20. AMI 81
Sali 10y the Anti-No,op";v Drugstore
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
AN ALARM CLOCK FOR 25e.

good all day take a Little Early Riser
or two at bed time. These famous lit
tie pills relax the nerves, give quiet
rest and refreshing sleep. with a gen.
tie movement of the bowels about
breakfast time. w. H. Howell, Hous-
ton. Tex, says Early Risers are the
best pills made for constipation, sick
headache, etc" Sold by VIM. Ander-
SON
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
We will Self
OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF CLOTHING
at Actual Factory Cost.
THEY ARE ALL NEW GOODS AND STYLISH.
Come and Get a Suit Before They are Picked Over
w. ]. CHAMBERS Shoe COMPANY
A GOOD TEAM FOR SALE

My driving ponies. Kitty and Hattie.
These ponies are we'll bred, being about
three fourths Wilkes and one-fourth
minutes; are very kind and gentle; can
be handled by ladies or children. The!
are we'll matched in color, size and
gait; are four years old. Price. $500.
B. H. Seymour.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
a COSTLY MISTAKE

Blun1ers are sometimes very exp4n-
siv4. Occasionally life itself : TIE
price of mistake. but you'll never BE-
wrong Il you take D.. Kings New Life
Pills for Dyspepsia. Dizziness. Head
ache Liver or Bowel troubles. They
aye gentle YET thorough. &c. II 1e
opoIy Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
WATERMEIONS FOR SALE

Have 80 acres of melons of the Eaden
and Glossier varietieS-a field in quail
ity not surpassed in the county. Will
sell in the field or f. o. b. Call on Dr.
w. p. Wilson, over Pittman and Sons
furniture store, Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
THE MAYA WAR OVER

Mexico city. June ll.-President Di
nooUn,in th. end OF the Maya war in
the Yucatan peninsula after four years
duration.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
FOR RENT AT SEABREEZE

For the season, or all the year round,
a splendid hotel, with fourteen bed
rooms: best location on beach: COM
pletely furnished. For particulars and
to see photo apply at the Star office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
CREAMERY BUTTER

The Carmichael and Son Co. keep
constantly on hand. receiving a fresh
supply every two days, delicious. pure
Georgia creamery butter. % cents per
pound. kept on ice. Phone No. 81.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
]. A. Co1yer Bros.
Merchant Tailors,

Have Il stock one OF the finest assert
ments Of suicings for holiday suits
ever presented 70 the OcaIa public.
style ard E. guaranteed. Cleaning,
dye.Lg and repairing neatly done. Fail
and winter suitings TO your liking
Best suits for he money in towr In
speCti5E solicited. No. 3, North Main
s.. two doors north OF Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
RUSSIAN MINISTER SHOT

B-rue. June 1.-THE Russian minis
ter - Switzerland. VI. Y. JadCvski. Fas
seriously sho; 10y IN unknown person.
believed IL be & foreigner
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
One Fare Plus 81 for the Round Trip

Tickets on sale every Wednesday and
Saturday; return limit sixty days.
The Frisco System. in connection
with the Rock Island System, from
Memphis, offers the best route.
Write for literature and full partic-
ulars. s. l. PARROT. District Passen-
ger Agent. Atlanta, Ga
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11

See the wall trunks - Smiths. They
Will OPEN "lthou; pulling OF rom The
wall. Great saving q s9ar= aid t-oG-
be. Ocala Furniture COMPANY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
HERE is 4 GOOD idea

While your family is away for the
summer let Us put your plumbing in a
(snitary condition. Your trip away for
Pc summer will do no good if you come
krne and breathe sewer gas all win
Florida Plumbing and Electric
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
UNION MEN soYcoTTED

Victor. Colo. June 11.-Merchants
and other employers are freely signing
an agreement not To employ union men
in the future.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
CONSIDERABLE OF A CHESTNUT

Paris. jun 11.-It is reported from
C"nsJantinorIe that the representa-
tiv@s "f the p"v--s have presented q
joint note :" th- Port" demanding tn
cessation II atrocities ia Armenia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
FOR RENT, FURNISHED

A neat five room house, with bath.
completely furnished, to rent for the
summer. Apply at this office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
MELONS AND CATALOGUES
How Growers May Dispose of Them to
the Best Advantage

Watermelon and cantaloupe shippers.
consign your melons 10 me and let me
sell them for you here on the track.
\. Frank. Ocala, Fla. 4
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-06-11
POTATO ORAWER

Fifty cents a thousand.
OCala Seed Store.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-16
CLEAN CLOTHES IN BATTLE
5cience Suggests Cleanliness Of Wear
Ing Apparel Before Begin
ming q Conflict.

Socrates took bath before drinking
the hemluCk, and many bral, men have
inSisted on dressing carefully Oh the
eve VI execution Science now suggestA
that In the case OF mau-O-war creWI
It Is distinctly advisable that clean
clothes should be put OIL just before
going into action" The reason II, Of
course. that pieces OF solied clothing
carried into wounds make them more
dangerous The japanese surgeon-in.
chief OF IugD's fleet. whom We are quot.
ing. goes on to say that there are many
examples to show that pocket note.
book, knife, etc have saved mems lives
from shell fragments We have had d
few examples IN the present war.
dare say that In time every cUmbatant
on board warships IN action will wear
some Kind VI protecting mask and
Jackets Another hint given by Or
Suzuki is that the wounded should BE-
laid on the firing, not the non firing
side Of the vessel for Il is not the side
exposed TO the enemy which is the most
dangerous. but the other the lrag-
ments OF bursting shells dispensing IN
a radating manner
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-16
Painless Teeth Extraction

Prof Redard, of Geneva, has dlscoy.
cred new anaesthetic, by means OF
which a 10th may be palnlessly extract.
cd with none OF the after-eirects caused
by ether and chloroform. Finding that
the nervous system is influenced by col.
ored light. the professor experimental
with each in turn, and perceived tina,
blue has an extraordinarily soothing
effect on the nerves. The practical re.
suit OF bis discovery was that, by shut,
ting the patient in a dark room and ex.
posing his eyes to blue light OF l6-can.
die power for three minutes. he lost all
sense OF pain. although at the same tim.
retaining his senses.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-16
THE REBATE MUST GO.

President Roosevelt in his mes.
sage says we must strive to keep
the highways open to all on equal
terms, aud to DO this it is necessary
to put complete stop to all re
bates. He says, whether the
skipper or the railroad is to blame
makes no ditlerencc-thc rebate
must be stopped.
Every shipper who is not Il brne-
fclary Of the rebate system, which
includes the great majority OF pee.
pie, will applaud this wholesome
sentiment of the President But
those who enjoy the privilege of
rebates, which includes such pow
crful monopuIlcs as the Standard
on Company, the big coal syndl-
Gates aud some of the large pro-
ducers and shippers in other lines,
would prefer that the rebate sys.
lem he NOT disturbed.
Emphatic and clcar.cut as is the
contributed most Literally TO his
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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-16

The business and professional
men of ST Louis arc arranging Il
banquet in honor ofGoycrnor-elect
Folk, to be given at the Bucking
ham club December 23d At the
banquet the business men of that
city will express their appreciation
of Mr.. Folk $ work rs Circuit At
torucy and pledge their support
aud cooperation while he is GOV.
rruor Mr.. Folk will deliver an
address, and speeches will be made
hy prominent men, among them
Senator CockrcIl, who will he in
vttrd to make an address, prc>i-
dent Roosevelt will be among the
invited guests, Governor Dockcry
aud number of prominent nation
"a. statesmen. Retiring from the
Office of Circuit Attorney to enter
upon the duties Of a higher and
more responsible public position,
Mr.. Folk does SO with the distinct
approval Of all who have watched
hi, unprecedented career rs an oil
4.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-16
y s. POSITIVE CURE
fRE1,iZI1EE! !;
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= ~ ALARIA\
KNOB LICK.

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"'E
j. L. Callahan wa. in FrcIrrick.
Tow" saturday
c, IIcltmnn Of LibcrtyyilIc was in
Knob Lick one day last week.
Il Moore Of near Knob Lick visited
relative, in Dc.logc last week.
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Arthur William, Of near MIrquand
visited relatives in Sycuitc during the
F'
Allen ilibbits of frrdclcktown Wis
tied his father, W. II. Ilrbhits near
here Sunday.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-16
Obituary

RICKARp- Lawrence Richard, son
f Mr., and Mrs. Marion Richard, de-
parted this life December <. 1904.
ged "a years, month, aud seven
lays lie was only confined to his
bed about two weeks although he sui
f,rcd intensely. LawrencC's life was
Iort a we count years, yet they weep
Dt ~ those who have no hope for
'hcy know ih.y ,haIl meet their loved
one in the "sw,Ot by and hy
When their home is most happy, and
" hen their friends AMI children sur
round them aud life crCwns them with
richest blessings, they will never for.
get dear Lawrence. I hey will miss
him on every occasion aud his chair
will be vacant at the lirGsidc. They
will imagine they can hear his voice
aud his foot.step coming in at the open
door. 1t is then the earthly hopes Of
father and mother, brother and sister,
are crushed, for It is so hard for them
10 realize that he has gone where they
will hear his voice and footsteps no
more. But they know that il they are
faithful until the end they will meet
dear Lawrence where parting is no
mole.
Lawrence had been Christian aud
a member OF the Little Vine Church
for about four or five years lie had
friendly disposition, winning the
love of both young aud old. During
his illness he was very patient aud ic.
marked that he did not fear death
Lawrence was an industrious young
mar and well liked by all who knew
him, and his sudden death is keenly
felt by his relatives and friends, who
have our heartfelt sympathy in their
sad bereavement,
The funeral services were conducted
at Little Vine Church Friday afternoon
in the presence of large concourse of
relatives and friends. Rev. n O.
Fleming preached the discourse.
A T,
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-16

Those misguided people who con.
tend that the financial question is
II dead issue" may or may not be
undeceived by the recommendation
OF President Roosevelt in his mes
sage, that the greenbackS be retired
aud silver cold be made redcemable
IN gold. The retirement of green.
backs would add still more TO the
profits of national banks aud de.
prlve the people of one of their lie.
gal tender moneys; as Congress
man Williams PIT it III the House
the other day, it would displace
government-prQvided money with
bank provided money, and thereby
enable the banks to make "A profit
on it. y The attempt to make sill
yer dollars n mere token money re-
deemable in gold would deprive the
people of another one of their LEGAL
tender moneys. The money trust
will be made more powerful and its
profits off the people enhanced if
the Presidents recommendation is
carried out, and already the work
Of tinkcring with the tariff to this
end has begun in the House. II
has been long insidious move
ment on the part of the great bank.
ing institutions TO deprive the gov.
eminent of the money making pre-.
negative aud secure the full control
Of that powerful leverage to them
SclveSr Beginning with the sur
rcptltlOus and practical destruction
OF the bi.metaIIic policy of the GOV
eminent in 1873, with the aid OF
the Republican party and not "A few
Democrats whose interests lie in
the same direction, they have sue
cceded in establishing single gold
standard Now they feel that they
are sufficiently entrenchcd IA move
forward and accomplish the rest
destroy the legal tender quality of
the existing silver dollar, retire the
greenback legal tender currency
aud turn over to the national banks
full control of all paper money is.
sues, Gt n great profit to the bank,
and a loss to the government. The
financial question will be dead
issue when there is nothing more
for the money power to cOv"t.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-16
SALEM NElGHB0RHO0D.

Mrs. Philip Thomurc has been quite
ailing with neuralgia.
Ora Hurley of st. Louis is here vs.
ting relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Williams enter.
tanned several guests last week
Little Jcfrics Hoy spent Saturday
at Esther with his uncle Chas Icig.
Ter.
Rev. j. A. Wood filled his regular
appointment at Salem the past sun
day.
Clayton, the little son of MIR. and
Mrs. j. Il. Brewer is ailing this
week.
Russell S,raughan spen, Sunday re-.
Gently at Zell, the guest of Miss Ida
Hoy.
George and Alvin Straughan OF St.
Louis spent several days here recently
with relatives.
Misses Bessie Thurman and Glenn
Turley Of Thurman attended services
at Salem Sunday.
Willie and Miss Sallie Perryman of
Oakland were guests of Miss Rebecca
Cunningham Sunday.
Vernon Doss and J W. Carmcau
of Pennington spent day last week
here on n hunting expedition.
mir. and Mrs, Joe Bailey were called
TO Ste Genevieve on the end. 10 attend
the funeral Of Mrs. Bradley's aunt.
Rev. Wood was the guest Of Judge
and Mrs. j. II. Orten Saturday night
and spent Sunday night with Mr. and
Mrs. o. W. Hoy.
Oral.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-16
Tests for Deafn ess.

A new application of the phonograph
has been found in the psychological lab.
oratory Of Cornell university Hitherto
In testing degrees of deafness, the hu.
man voice has generally been regarded
as furnishing the most useful standard
but great source of lrregularlty in the
results is the difficulty Of standardizine
the tests. Owing to the natural variety
among voices. It has been impossible to
obtain a common unit Of measurement
Recent improvements In phonograph
construction. however, offer q solution
Of this difficulty. A permanent record
on hard cylinder furnishes a test which
can be reproduced at will In any place
the same voice being always heard. The
pitch and the intensity can be easily con.
trolled and II is possible by means OF
duplicate ear-tubes TO examine several
persons simultaneously.