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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-16
Australia To The Front

PORTLAND, Ore. February iG-
Australia. the land Of gold and the
kangaroo. whose marvellous resources
have been little exploited at worlds
fairs. win have at the Lewis and Clark
exposition the first exhibit which viii
do justice 10 the country. The exhibit.
which viii cost $780, 200, viii occupy
1000 fe.i NJ floor space and win be
comprehensive and interesting.
A feature OF the Australian exhibit
will be a display Of leather from the
carcass OF the gugong. The gugong
Ia a fish which lives In Australian
waters, whose hide IL three inches
thick. The hide IN valuable for sad.
dlery and other heavy leather goods.
The display will also show the com.
mercial value Of the plarypus. or
duck.bill, nm animal with the body Of
a mole, and the webbed feet and bill
Of n duck.
The exhibit from the southern
country will explain In an entertain.
ing manner the present conditions In
this little known country, where the
skin Of the kangaroo IL a valuable ex.
port Specimens Of grains will be ex-
hibited 70 show the agricultural pos.
sibilities OF The country. and the
displays OF wool and other sheep
products will interest yankee stock.
raisers. There will also be shown
many products peculiar to the coun-
try. which are not known in America
even by name,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-16

Rosa, N. M: that he was given a
clearance" signed by Harding and
others stating that he resigned vol
UNFAIRLY: that on October 10, 1904,
Harding wrote q letter to the super
intendent Of the division on which
Baucus was working stating that he
had been guilty OF pilfering from the
warehouse at Goodland In conse-
quence Of which he was discharged
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-16
Railway Man Sues For Libel.

IL. Il. Baucus vs.. A. Il. Harding Is
the title OF a 5000 libel suit brought
by a former Rock Island employe,
Baucus alleges that until the summer
OF 1904 he was warehouse clerk for
the Rock Island railroad at Goodland
and that Harding was agent there.
Bancus then resigned and went 10
work for the RcoA Island at Santa
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-16

and has not since been able to secure
employment from any railroad. Hard.
ing Is now agent for the Rock Island
at Caldwell. Baucus sets up a copy of
the letter Of which he complains in
his petition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-16

A. V. Goodin, formerly at Roswell,
but lately Of Captain, has sold his
livery business at the latter place and
has returned with his family to Ros-
well, He plans starting a livery
stable Mt Dexter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-16
WH4r JmThEyBp1N
To EVERY I1oME

as with joyous hearts and smiling faces they romp and pky-when in health
and how conducive to health the games in which they indulge, the outdoor
life they enjoy, the Clearly, regular habits they should be taught to form and
The wholesome diet Of which they should parake; How tendAIy their health
should be preserved. not by constant medication, but by careful avoidance OF
every medicine of an injurious or Objectionable nature and if at any time a
remedial agent is required, to assist nature, only those Of known excellence
should be used: remedies which are pure and wholesome and truly beneficial
n effect, like the pleasant laxative remedy, Syrup Of Figs, manufactured BY
many millions Of well Informed families, whose estimate of its quality and
excellence Is based upon personal knowledge and use.
Syrup of Figs has also met with the approval Of physicians generally, be-
cause they know itis wholesome, simple and gentle in its action: We inform
alreputabe physicians asto the medicinal principles of Syrup ofFigs, obtained,
by an original method, from certain plants known to them to act nest benefc-
ally and presented in an agreeable syrup in which the wholesome Californian
blue figs are used to promote the pleasant taste; therefore It's not secret rem
ey and hence we are free to refer to all well informed physicians, who do not
approve of patent medicines and never favor indisUInnae Standardization.
Please to remember and teach your children also that the genuine Syrup
OF Figs always has the full name OF the Company California Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front OF every package and that it is for sale in
bottles Of one size only. If any dealer offers any other than the regular Fifty
cent size, or having printed thereon the name Of any other company do not
accept it. If you fail to get the genuine you will not get its beneficial effects;
Every family should always have a bottle on hand, as it is equally beneficial
for the parents and the children, whenever a laxative remedy is required.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
To be Open Every Afternoon and
Evening.
FOR LIBRARY GROWTH,

Commencing on Monday, October 2S,
the Public Library will be open each
week day from to 5 in the afternoon
and from to in the evening
Children under the high school age
will not be allowed in the Library in
the evening.
A successful meeting was held at the
library room on Monday evening and
plans were made for keeping the Ii,
brary open every evening and for in
creasing the income necessary for its
support,
A condensed financial report of the
Woman's Reading Club from the date
of its organization was read.
Miss Miller of the State Library
commission spoke on library work as
carried on IN Wisconsin and outlined
plan of campaign in the interest of
the Mineral Point Library.
Some figures which Miss Miller sub
mitted in regard to the support of the
public library will be published in the
Democrat next week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
Mrs. Cherry Tiuk.

for many years resident OF Minersl
Point, passed away very peacefully
on Friday morning, Oct, s, At the
home of her daughter, Mrs, W. Il,
Oman OF Chicago, She was eighty
four years of aye last June. Although
she had been failing for several weeks,
nothing serious was thought of until
the Tuesday before her death when she
had stroke of spoplexy which has.
tened tho end,
Mrs, Nj. J. Dave of this city, anoth.
or daughter, was with her tho last two
weeks OF her life. Her youngest
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hoaro, with
whom she had made her home previous
to going to Chicago, was unable to be
with her on account OF illness, Mrs.
'Cink was laid TO rest Saturday, OCT.
I, In the Oman lot at Mount Hope
cemetery, Chicago,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
DISTRICT CONVENTION
OF Woman's Relief Corps to BE
Held in Mineral Point,
Friday, Oct. 20,

The Womau's Relief Corps will
meet in district convention in this
city tomorrow, Friday, Oct 70. The
department president, Fannie McAll-
lister will preside. There will be
Corps inspection commencing at 1880
in the morning,
The convention will be held In the
afternoon, The officers OF George H.
Legate Corps request all members to
be present aud aid in making the con.
vention pleasant and profitable for all
in attendance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
SHEET OF LEAD AND JACK
A Rich Strike on the Old Joseph
Range, East of Town.

Lately the drillers at work for w.
A. Jones, II. n. James, and Robert
James, on the farm of r. n. James
which adjoins the city on the east,
have, in several places, struck sheets
Of bende or blackjack, Of various
thicknesses; and on Tuesday they
struck very heavy sheet Of lead and
jack at depth of about 50 feet, just
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
Entertainment COURSE
Under Auspices of the CO-Workers
of the Primitive Methodist
Church.
FIRST NUMBER.

The first of the six entertainment to
be given in the lecture course secured
by the Co Workers of the p. NJ.
church will be given in said church on
Friday evening Oct. q, and will con-
sist of chalk talk by Ash Davis.
Season tickets are for sale with any
of the Co. w orkers at 81. so for adults,
and Sl.00 for students. Single admis-
sion 50c.; reserved seats, l0c for each
entertainment. The reserved seats for
the first entertainment will be placed
on sale Wednesday morning, Oct. %,
at s O'Clock at Ivey's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
ST. MARY'S CHURCH FAIR
A Good Time Assured to All Who
Attend.

St. Mary's congregation will hold
their annual Fair in their School
Hall, on Tuesday, Wednesday, aud
Thursday, Oct, n, -, and Is,
Dinner in basement of church from
1880 to 200, Supper from 4:S0 till all
are served.
There will be a sale OF fancy articles
all day aud evening,
Amusemeuts for old and young,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
The Mineral Point Union Derot

will be opened at the Parish House by
the NJ. +, church choir Tuesday even
ing Oct, "a, Everybody come prepar-
ed for travelling, trains leave every
fifteen minutes; first train leaving at
1880, Refreshments served at lunch
counters aud In cafe, Music by the
Mineral Point Concert orchestra,
Admission l5 cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19

CHEESE PRICES FIRM.
Sales on the Board Tuesday
Afternoon.

On the Mineral Point dairy board ,
Tuesday afternoon cheese were sold
as follows:
294 Twins. =. IL and 5-l6ths cents.
100 Dases. IL and Cloths cents.
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday Nov. T.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
AUTUMN AND WINTER
OPENING SALE
Dry Goods, Carpets, Rugs, Ladies
and Gents Furnishing Goods.

Fa and Winter Dry Goods and have
WOODEN goods special
bargains for 10 days
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
DESTROYED BY LIGHTNING
Elmer Skillicorn's Barns, Grain,
and Hay.

On Tuesday evening lightning de-
stroyed a large amount of property
belonging to Elner Skillicorn who
lives out near the county farm, in the
town of Linden. A large horse barn
was struck and together with its con-
tents of grain and hay and sheds ad-
Joining we're consumed. The horses
which were in the barn were safely
gotten out. Some machinery was
destroyed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
Mrs. William Mates,

an old and highly respected resident
of Belmont, died At her home in that
VILLAGE Sunday morning, She had
been i'll for some time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19

we special chdre ladies and mems Underwear
for
Childreus heavy aeeced underwear from l0c
Ribbed Vests and Pants % cents worth
the price.
just chiden Coaks
all the latest styles
You cana find bargains here
a Turkish Towels this
Don't neglect calling good
Respectfully
nin.r., p.o. vi. MILLER & FARDY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19

above the glaSSrock. 1t is estimated
that the sheet is nearly three feet in
thickness. 1t is certainly very
promising discovery,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
The GlanNilIe Mine.

A stock company is forming to oper-
ate the famous Glanville mine at Lin
den. A prospectus issued by John w.
Taylor says: "For thirty years it has
been as reliable a dividend payer as
the Calumet 4 Hecla of the Michigan
copper region. II was never better
than it is today"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
The Editors Career.

The stork disappears and we look into
the cradle and behold a male child.
After running the gauntlet of measles,
mumps and ohickenpbx he enters school.
At the age of ten he is red-headed,
freckled-faced boy and the terror of
the neighborhood. At II he is an
apprentice in printing Office. At
eighteen he has acquired two cases of
long primer and an army press, and is
the editor of country newspaper. At
20 he is married AT 80 he is bald
headed, stoop shouldered and the father
of large family. At 80 he is corpse
in cheap pine coffin and his 500 de-
linquent subscribers file past his bier
and are heard to say "He was a good
fellow, but he couldn't save his money"
Lockwood Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
PROMPT AND RELIABLE.
Etna Life Insurance Company of Hart
ford, Conn, Highly Endorsed.

CORSICA, PENNA., JAN. II, 1905.
W. j. Shater, District Manager dEtnd
Life Insurance Company, BrookUiIle
Penn'd.
DEAR SIR Il received draft for one
thousand dollars ($l,00000,) settlement
in full under policy No. 355222, through
your agent, Mr.. Perry B. Love, of Rey-
noldsville, Penn'a., who wrote the APP
plication for this policy, which was
issued November IA, 1904, on the life of
my son, William Gilkey Simpson, who
suddenly took pneumonia two weeks
later and died December 49, 1904,
twenty-nine days from the date the
policy was issued.
1t will always be pleasure for me to
recommend the Hltna Life Insurance
Company, of Hartford Conn, for their
prompt and satisfactory settlement of
this claim. | desire to thank you and
Mr.. Love for the kind and courteous
treatment shown me in this matter
Very Respectfully,
MARY E. SIMPSON.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
FLORIDA.
Two Weeks Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad.


The first Pennsylvania Railroad tour
OF the season to Jacksonville, allowing
two weeks in Florida, will leave New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, aud
Washington by special train on Jan
uary 81
Excursion tickets, including railway
transportation, Pullman accommoda-
tions lone berth, and meals en- route in
both directions while travelling on the
special train, will be sold at the follow
ing rates New York, $4,000; Trenton,
$4,000 Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Balti-
more, and Washington, S4S.00; Pitts
burg, $500 and at proportionate rates
from other points.
Similar tours will be run February
IA and 2S.
For tickets, itineraries, and other in
formation, apply to ticket agents, or to
Geo. W. Boyd, General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila-
delphia
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25

Don't miss the big clearance sale
at the Cash New York Racket store.
One-half, one-fourth and one-third off
regular price. A beautiful picture.
size l3 X 10 will be given absolutely free
with every $1,000 worth of goods. Ask
for premium card.
Women's coats reduced at Millirens.
Overcoats reduced at Millirens.
Bargains in slippers at Harmon'5
shoe store.
Children's coats reduced at Millirens
J. E. Mitchell, merchant tailor, near
Hotel Imperial.
Boys overcoats reduced at Millirens
Remember the date of the big clear
ance sale at the Cash New York Rack
ct store, commencing Jan. 20.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
A Grim Tragedy

Is daily enacted, in thousands of
homes, as Death claims, in each one,
another victim of Consumption or Pneu-
monia. But when Coughs and Colds
are properly treated, the tragedy is
averted. F. G. Huntley, of Oaklandon,
Ind, writes "My wife had the con-
sumption, and three doctors gave her
up. Finally she took DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs aud
Colds, which cured her, and to-day she
iswel and strong" 1t kills the germs
of all diseases. One dose relieves.
Guaranteed at SOC and $l.00 by Fl. Alex
Stbke, druggist Trial bottle free.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25

There is a special law providing
punishment of not more than 800 fine
or Imprisonment, or both, for persons
convicted of marking with chalk or
pencil or otherwise defacing buildings
or other property. This is not general
ly known among boys and young men
who are sometimes guilty of such Of
fenses, and they should be careful how
they thoughtlessly, maliciously Or will
fully disfigure buildings or porches in
whatever manner.
Furs reduced at \ irens'
Ucantmatch the bargains at Harmons
shoe store.
Clearance sales in all departments at
Millirens.
Women's underwear reduced at Mil
lirens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
NUMBER &c.
sickenIng shivering Fits

OF Ague and Malaria can be relieved
and cured with Electric Bitters. This
is a pure, tonic medicine, of especial
benefit in malaria, for it exerts true
curative influence on the disease, driv-
ing it entirely out of the system. 1t is
much to be preferred to Quinine, hav-
ing none of this drugs bad after-efTects.
e. S. Munday, of Henrietta, Tex,
writes "My brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice, till he took
Electric Bitters, which saved his life."
AT Fl. Alex Stokes drng store price
SOC, guaranteed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
Greatly In Demand.

Nothing is more in demand than a
medicine which meets modern require
ments for blood and system cleanser,
such as DR.. DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They are just what you need to cure
stomach and liver troubles. Try them.
At H. Alex Stokes drug store, 25c,,
guaranteed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
Spoiled Her Beauty.

Harriet Howard, of 200 w. 34th St.,
New York, at one time had her beauty
spoiled with skin trouble. She writes {:
81 had Salt Rheum or Eczema for
years, but nothing would cure it, until
l used Bucklen's Arpica Salve." a
quick aud sure healer for cuts, burns,
and sores. 25c at H. Alex Stokes drug
store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
Found Guilty.

The Reynoldsville Hardware Co. has
been convicted of selling the "Pioneer''
gas light, the best light yet introduced
in town. The penalty will probably be
very light and they will still continue
to sell the same light.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
Notice to Advertisers.

The copy for all display advertise
ments must be in THE STAR Office not
later than 200 p. IN. Monday of each
week to have the advertisement appear
in the paper the week it is handed into
office,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
Copper Boilers.

Do you want to see the best copper
boiler made =? Weighs pounds, with
one piece lid. Special price for this
week $239. Bing-Stoke Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25

Childrens' coats reduced at Millirens
Women's underwear reduced at Mil
lirens.
Women's coats reduced at Millirens
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
FertiliZinp LlIne,o

We are prepared to furnish fertilizing
lime on short notice. Address all com
munications to Cox & Marshall, Reyn-
oldsville, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-01-25
NOTICE OF APPEALS.
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
BROoKvILLE, PA, January 10, 1906.
To all persons who are interested:
Take nOticH that an appeal will be held at
the County Commissioners Office in Brook
vile, on TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, FEBRu-
AIRY 9TH and Sth, 1905, for the purpose OF hear
ing persons claiming to have been over assess
ed for improvements made on real estate; and
persons who have failed make return of mon
ey at interest, and have been charged with
penalty therefor.
By Order of the Commissioners.
A. e. GALBRAITH, Clerk.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-09-27

parishes Of Rapides and East
Baton Rouge, rather than throttle
it by a needless and unjustifiable
quarantine embargo. It would
be we'll for US to ponder seriously
on this subject at this time, and
unite in sweeping aside all feel
ings of contention and distrust,
and cultivate instead only har-
mOniOus relations to the end that
Lafayette town and parish may
vie with each other in developing
a country and a people worthy of
the highestname morally, socially
and intellectually. To adopt any
other course would be short
sighted. devoid of all reason and
vitality opposed to the best in
terests Of the parish and town
alike.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-09-27
FEVER IN PARISH.
Case Reported to Parish Board
of Health.

Yesterday a rumOr was in
circulation that "A case of yellow
fever had developed in the parish
and had been reported to the
Parish Board of Health by DR..
J. D. Trahan. In response to
an inquiry DR.. Trahan stated
that it was true, that he had
reported the case of Mr.. Sidney
Martin, living about three miles
east of town as yellow fever. He
also stated that Mr.. Martin had
been sick about six days, but was
now clear of fever and getting
along nicely.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-09-27
Notice.
To rhom 1t may concern:

TO Whom 1t may concern:
AS there is to be a general inspec-
ton and investigation of all persons,
houses. ETC.. as to the health cOndi-
ton of the town of Lafayette and
especially as to the existence of yell
low fever, l. as the president of the
City Board of Health, request that
all practicing physicians report to
the Board as early as possible to
morrow morning. Wednesday. Sept.
p, all sickness in their respective
practices. Also persons sick who
have not had the care OF Il physician
to report the fact to the Board.
Very Respectfully,
f. r. FOLSOM.
President Board of Health.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-09-27
Parish Board Of Health.

Pin Hook, La, Sept. ., 1905.
Special meeting of the Parish
Board of Health held this day with
DIR. G. r. DeLaureal president,
Cornelius Spell and NJ. Billeaud, Jr.,
present.
DR.. DeLaureal stated he thought It
wise and advisable after the appoint
ment of the two new members of the
Board of Health to call . meeting of
the Board and not only pass upon
such measures al may conn up before
the Bosrd but also to give expression
to certain rumors prevailing in
certain localities as to the legality
and continuance of quarantine
around the town of Lafayette.
Moved by Billeaud seconded by
that the following resolution be
adopted:
Whereas there seems TO be In GER
tain quarters issues raised as to the
conditions under which quarantine
exists in the Parish of Lafayette as
against the town of Lafayette; and
Whereas, il is the desire of this
body to put an end to any controversy
tho nature of which has : tendency to
Impair the efficiency of quarantine
regulations; and with the full recogni-
tiOn and declaration of the validity
Of all acts leading up 70 the establish
ment of the quarantine hereinabOve
|rectted and its maintenance up to this
date, for the purpose hereinabove set
forth.
Il Il resolved that . rigid quaran-
tine be declared to exist and to be
| operative against the town of Lafa-
|.~HA> 81 ~.e>A AAs~$.&.~ Ao~~.<~-- -
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-09-27

Be it further resolved that the Police
Jury Of the Parish of Lafaystte con-
ours in, approves and ratifies the reso-
luton of the Board of Health of the
Parish of Lafayette adopted on the
18th day of Sept. 1905, q copy whereof
is hereto annexed and made part
hereof; and that the words and terms
and declarations of the said resolution
of the Board of Health are adopted
IS those of the Police Jury of the
Parish of Lafayette.
Be it further resolved that the said
Board of Health be authorized to en-
ploy such guards. and to do such
other things IS to maintain an eff
|Acient quarantine against said town.
Moved by Landry, seconded by
Begnaud that the above resolution be
adopted. Yeas: Landry, Begraud,
Theal, Spell, Connolly. Breaux.
Nays: Valery BOudresux and J. E.
Mouton.
Mr.. Boudreaux Directing on the
ground that when the guards were
first established he objected that they
be put further than the town limits.
Moved by Mr.. Breaux that DR..
DeLaureal be authorized to act Is
per resolution of the Parish Board of
Health this day adopted and relative
to the formation Of . Board of
physicians, said Board to investigate
the health Of the people in the town
of Lafayette, and one report be made
to the Police Jury. Carried unan-
imOusly.
Messrs. Breaux and Begnaud COM
miffo0 n invasfiUnka charUes III
neglect of duty against guards, E.
Lecobie and Gallagher reports find
ing absolutely nothing against E.
Lecobie, and that the charges
against Gallagher were sustained by
Testimony Of witness under oath.
Report was accepted and committee
discharged.
The president stated Regarding the
|loan Of two thousand dollars suthOr-
It'd ~ ~ JnRy~and - ~ payment