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The Jewish outlook., 1905-02-24

ularly as a fine lawyer. His library was
a very large and magnificent one and it
was there the fire of the boys artistic
and literary tastes commenced to burn,
which has Just died out. AT the age OF
sixteen young Lew Wallace wrote his
first novel-'A Man in Arms, or a Tale
of the Tenth Century, in three hundred
closely written pages OF manuscript. 1t
was never published and could not be
found when he returned from the MeXi
can war About this time he commenced
the "Fair God" but thirty years were
to pass till it's final publication in 1874.
At that time Whitelaw Reid, then editor
of the New York Tribune, gave him a
letter of Introduction to James II. Os-
good & Co. of Boston, who at once ac
cepted and published the manuscript.
The success of the "Fair God' was i'm
mediate.
The first three chapters of Ben Hur
were written by General Wallace with
the intention of making it serial for
Harper's Magazine. 1t is said that the
editors made the kind suggestion that
it was too good material to be thrown
away for a serial. 1t so happened that
not very long afterwards he met Col.
Robert Ingersoll on the train one night
to Indianapolis. The colonel just took
the lid off his treasure box and dazed
General Wallace with his brilliant word
pictures of the people, the literateurs
and the religions Of the East. That con-
versation was the immediate inspiration
of "Ben Hur.'' Several chapters had
already been written, but the real work
commenced in earnest from this chance
meeting with Colonel Ingersoll. But
without doubt the primal inspiration OF
the great book came from that verse in
Matthew "Now when Jesus was born in
Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod
the King, behold, there came wise men
The Jewish outlook., 1905-02-24
Denver, Colorado, Friday, February a. 1908
GENERAL LEW WALLACE


from the East to Jerusalem" Its i'm
agery always greatly excited his imagina-
ton. Before he broke ground with his
pen he spent long time in carefully
studying large German chart or map
hung up in his study and acquainting
himself with the rivers, the plains, the
valleys, the mountains and the vegeta-
ton of the Holy Land. At the same time
he opened large book in which he in
dexed very elaborately the notes of his
reading Of more than fifty different
books bearing upon his subject. Not
great while ago he sent the writer some
pages Of this note book. Under "L"
and it's subdivision ''U, - is this descrip-
ton:
''Low down the hillside sprang we'll
of water plentiful and sweet. About
the well in long street, struggling
street from the fountain to the syna-
gogue, rose the homesteads of many
shepherds, craftsmen and vine dressers
"a lonely, humble place Of which no
poet, ruler or historian of Israel had
ever yet taken note
Multiply the subdivisions of the twen-
ty-siX letters and you have book OF
notes much larger than ''Ben Hur" it.
self
AS painstaking as he was in the prepa-
ration, he was just as careful and me-
thodical in the writing of the book. 1t
was always from nine to twelve in the
morning, and from one to four in the af
ternoon; then a walk or ride on his
horse. He had one invariable rule,
never to make any advance in the man
uscript till everything was revised and
corrected up to the place where he
stopped the night before. Five hundred
words day were the limit, but often no
advance was made for several days till,
as he expressed it, 81 whipped it in and
made it suit me-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22
Dlaz Is Not Rich.

Contrary to the general opinion in
Mexico and abroad President Diaz is
not very wealthy man. Intimate
friends of the Mexican executive, who
have knowledge of his affairs, declare
that his fortune does not exceed ST.
100000. He owns plantation in the
state of Oaxaca, some property in the
City of Mexico. and house in Paris.
This latter was purchased during his
first term as President of Mexico,
when he feared that he might be com
PEELED to leave the country hurrledly
and seek refuge in a foreign land. The
sslarye of President Diaz is now $780,
OoOO year. For many years 1t was
only 100000, and, in the early days
of his administration, when Mexico
was weak financially, he drew out on
~ enough for his necessary expenses,
leaving the remainder in the treasury.
He is now serving his twenty-ffth year
as President of Mexico.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

ever before went SO fast upon the
island Of Cuba"
The engineer is/proud of his work,
and well he maybe. 1t is at this time.
when success seems assured, that the
general remembers.
Pardon, senior but you pro1aised
to talk over certain mattersl II
Rave been of benefit to you perhaps
you would not object to assisting a
certain project which shall bring to
your favorable notice, for could not
think of accepting a dollar myself
General, | understand you. There
is my card. Hunt me up when you re-
turn to Havana shall leave my adj
dress there-and shall be we'll
pleased to donate Thousand dollars
to any project you may name"
"Senor, thank You"
mot at all, general. Besides this,
which is a mere bagatelle, you have
placed us under heavy obligations,
which we will not forget. Now, you
won't fail to hunt me up?'
"Cospita, should say not, my dear
senior" replies the Spaniard, shaking
hands effusively.
But all the same, he never does.
BY this time few blasts from the
whistle of the wildcat engine have
been answered from the motor that
draws the train, proving that those
in charge understand there is a good
reason why this trailer has been sent
out after them.
AS the old veteran runs up behind
the last car and comes to a STOP those
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

white beds are women and girls who
are awaiting or recovering from opera
tions made necessary by neglect.
Every one of these patients had
plenty of warning in that bearing down
feeling, pain at the left or right of the
womb, nervous exhaustion, pain in the
small of the back, leucorrhea, dizzi-
ness, flatulency. displacements of the
womb or Irregularities All of these
symptoms are indications of an un-
healthy condition of the ovaries or
womb, and if not needed the trouble
will make Roadway until the penalty
has to be paid by dangerous opera
ton, anda lifetime of Impaired useful
ness at best, while in many cases the
results are fatal.
The following letter should bring
hope to suffering women. Miss Luella
Adams, of the Colonnade Hotel, Seattle,
Wash, writes;
Dear Mrs. PinlIhnm;--
About two years ago was great sur
ferer from severe female trouble, pains and
headaches. The doctor prescribed for me and
finally told me that had tumor on the
womb and must undergo an operation II
wanted to get well. l felt that this was my
death warrant, but / spent hundreds Of dol
lars for medical help, but the tlmor kept
growing, Fortunately corresponded with
an aunt In the New England States, and she
advised me to take Lydia E. Pinkhams Veg
etable Compound, as 1t was said to cure tn
mors. did so and Immediately began to
improve in health, and was entirely cured,
the tumor disappearing entirely, without an
operation. | wish every suffering woman
would try this great preparation
Just as surely as Miss Adams was
cured of the troubles enumerated in
her letter, just 80 surely will Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cure
every woman in the laSi who suffers
from womb troubles. inflammation Of
the ovaries, kidney troubles, nervous
excitability and nervous prostration.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all Young
women who are i'll to write her for free
advice. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22
Convincing Evidence.

Winthrop, Cal, Nov. goth Especially
"A plain and Straightforward story
lis always the most convincing. And
that is what has impressed US most
in reading the testimonials in regard
TO Dodd's Kidney Pills. The expert
ence told by Davis Lewis of this place
bears the ring and stamp Of truth
,upon4it. He says:--
Il was troubled for six months
with duh heavy pains in the small
of my back, sometimes It passed into
my stomach. at other times up be-
tween my shoulders. When 1t was
in my stomach was doubled up, and
hardly knew what to do for the pain.
was advised to take all kinds of
remedies and did SO but without get
ting any relief Then some one told
me to try Dodd's Kidney Pills. got
box and began taking them. The
first few doses gave me relief, by the
time had finished them all the pain
was gone and have been well ever
since"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22


on board leap to the platform.
Smithers looks to Jack for a lead
at this stage of the game, and the lat
ter intends to shape his course a good
deal upon the result of General To
ledo's mission.
He sees the latter Immediately met
by several gaudily-attired officers.
They gather in knot to discuss GER
tain important matters. If the plans
of the rebels to dynamite the special
are known, then, of course, that dam
ger is a thing of the past; but if, on
the other hand 1t is some other bust
ness that has brought General Toledo
in such hot haste over the rails, it
may be necessary for our friends even
vet to resort to heroic treatment in
order to save the innocent girls.
They have slowly passed the last
car,
1t is of continental make, and d.
viGed into four compartments Jack
notes several facts even while his
eyes are -keenly on the alert for signs
of the girl for whom he labors so
hard
One compartment only has light in
it. and this he sees is the carriage &C.
cupied by Senior Roblado and his little
party; for the curtains are only partly
drawn. and as they pass, the head Of
the don is thrust cut, while he asks
what station it is.
Jack dares not trust himself to re-
ply, for his poor Spanish might be-
tray him. AS it is. he half turns his
head in another direction, though it
comes doubly hard to do it, since at
the moment his eager gaze has fallen
upon the enchanting face of Jessie
Cameron.
Fortunately guard standing near
catches the query and believing it
addressed to himself, makes answer.
Smithers has also noticed that the
other compartments are dark. He
even tries the door of one in his in
vestigating way, and finds it locked.
what do you suppose it means"
queries Jack, who has caught the ac-
ton.
"There you have me, sir Hardly
possible there are passengers inside
who have gone to sleep. fancy peo-
pie wouldn't take things so easy on a
Cuban railroad Just at present, where
double danger hoYers in the air. But
l don't think we want to shut our
selves up in one Of these coops. We
would be powerless to do anything"
"Just So We must be where we
can work"
Then fancy the next car will be
apt to suit us better"
ITO be continued)
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22
Florio's Idea Of Restitution.

Signor Vincenzo Florio, who recent
ly committed suicide at Naples, left a
fortune of four million lire. His will
was found on a table in his room: Il
took this money from the rich by adj
vancing loans on interest. The rich
took it from the poor, and to the poor
wish it to be restored" Before talk
ing his life Sgnor Florlo threw away
the key of the safe which guarded his
fortune, from fear that the money
might be stolen.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22
FIX QIIT Js6FEI
N F&N88 ATALE or TIL CUBAN WAR s. |
L mllAAANMNLJ At2oz1aE AzEl22Rz j
copyrlght. ls97 BIZ =. Tennyson NoeIt.
oHAPTER Nv.
ANMMl7AN ANINR1aM

A Mad Chase on a wildcat Engine. y
When they have gained the cab of
the locomotive upon which General
Toledo has seized for some important
government business, Jack and Smith
ers draw long breath of relief.
The future looks brighter in com
parison with the blackness that so re-
Gently hung overit like funeral pail.
Jack glances over the pile of wood
in the tender. Havana is in full view,
and as the evening settles down over
the Cuban capital many lights are
springing into sight, making the pic
ture, with the harbor beyond, and
grim Moro Castle guarding its en-
trance, one that could have but few
rivals.
They have ratified over trestle or
bridge, and now plunge among the
hills back of the city
The last light vanishes from view;
for the present, at least, goodbye to
Havana
Around them the country is grow
ing wilder. At first occasional houses
may be seen, with gardens; then come
what appear to be plantations, with
mills for pressing the sugar cane.
And now darkness. How suddenly
it seems to drop upon them, as though
they plunge deeper and deeper into g
canyon, when in reality such is not
the case!
Already the driver. has succeeded in
urging his engine over the rails at a
rate of speed that must have shocked
the officers of the road, could they but
see It,
Jack had early found good hold,
and hangs on grimly; ditto Smithers.
The general occupies a seat beside
the stoker, who is kept busy half the
time tossing pine knots into the hun
CRY NAV of the fire box, AS for All
Sin, that worthy, after being hustled
several times from one side of the
cab to the other, feels a sensation
akin to the dreadful mal-de-mer of his
last voyage, and dropping fiat, covers
amidst the wood; nor does he care
very much whether the pile topple
over upon him or the fireman make
an effort to utilize him as convenient
stick of timber, such is the desperate
condition this nausea brings about.
And the speed increases as the steam
crawls up in the glass indicator.
All is well so far.
When they spin around a sharp
curve it is all Jack can do to hold on.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22
Lion Afraid Of ostrIoh

There is only one thing of which the
lion is afgraid, and that is the ostrich.
The bird is more fleet than the quad
ruped and it can deliver its terrible
kick with thei impact of pugllist's
blow and spring away till it gets an
other opening. Such tactics. naturally
disgust the superior being.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

utIa II5 WTTpUtlI alIIVV OI o .7V17V17-1'
General Toledo tells the name, and
at the same time vouchsafes the in
teiligenee that It is about I'VE miles
out Of the city
Then about one-quarter Of the dis
lance has been passed over. How
much have they gained upon the 9th
er train?
The soldier seems quite jolly, as
though he feels positive they will
ovcrtake the train ahead, Perhaps a
shade Of anxiety might creep over the
nature OF his dream did he but know
all that these three travellers do. Jack,
however, does not feel inclined to en-
tighten him, for since it seems that
they may oyertake the train in good
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

The worst insect infested neighbor.
hood in the world is the coast of Bor-
neo. The streams of that region are,
at certain seasons, unnavigable be-
cause of the clouds of insects which
fill the air and make life unbearable.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22
Where others Failed.

Each spring for five or six years
broke out with kind of eczema
which nothing seemed to relieve per
manently. Finally 1 tried box Of
Hunts Cure, which promptly cured
me. Two years have passed by, but
the trouble has not returned"
Mrs. Kate Howard,
Little Rock, Ark.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch. This is because they
have a stock on hand of other brands
containing only IL OF in a package.
which they won't be able to sell first.
because Defiance contains 1s OF. for
the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of IL OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

1t is good for a man perplexed and
last among many thoughts, to come
into closer intercourse with nature,
and to learn her ways and to catch her
spirit.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22
Eneouraaed.

do you think" she asked the der
matologlst, that you can make my
nose beautiful"
"Well, l may not be able to make it
beautiful. but l couldn't help improv-
ing it some, even If were to hit it
with a mallot.'
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22
HOSPlTA AIS CROWDED
MAJORITY OF PATIENTS WOMEN
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Saves Many
From this Sad and Costly Experience.

1t is a sad but
true fact that
e very yea
brings an in
crease in the
number ofopera-
tions performed
upon women in
our hospitals.
More three
fourths of the
patients lying
on those snow
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

In Michigan three sisters arel living
whose combined ages are 275 years
All have been married.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

Every housekeeper should know
that If they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they will
save not only time, because It never
sticks to the iron, but because each
package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in 9-4-pound pack
ages, and the price is the same, 10
cents. Then, again, because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
icals. If your grocer tries to sell you
a 1907. package it is because he has
stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
tiers and figures "16 ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance OF the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

can do nothing without the help of
God, and that even from moment to
moment.--St. Athanasius.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

Defiance Starch Is guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded. 16
ounces, 10 cents. Try It now.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

A kind word now is better than a
floral emblem hereafter.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

Bean cake is the CHIEF commercial
fertilizer in China
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

Bishop Potter fayora twenty-minute
sermons.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

II you are going to the Old States
during the holidays go via the South
ern Paolfc-Sunset Route Cheap rates
to all points in the Southeast and
North Central States. Round trip tick
cts on sale DEG. 81. % and "a, return
limit 30 days. For further information
consult nearest Railroad Ticket Agent.
or write to y J. Anderson, G. P. A.;
Jos. HELEN, A. G. ?. A., Houston, Tex.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-11-22

irAe word obanQuet" formerly meant
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-04-07

nlsh treasurer and sheriff with
copies of this order and the sher-
iff shall deal with further collect
IONS Of such special tax as if the
same was part OF the regular
advalOrum road tax.
Petition of L. q. Tlnsley ct al
for bridge was granted.
Village of Nesbitt, refund OF
commutation tax, $685.; account
for ad. road tax was rejected.
Walter Smith, Joe Albritton.
Jake Payne, jr., were refunded
commutation tax.
Petition Of w. G. Wall to ref
quire contractor to build bridge
was rejected.
Petition of D. E. Wilson Ell al
for change IN Odom road was con-
tinued.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-04-07

Lauderdale: SIN making my first
quarterly report would state that
] have been over a portion Of the
roads in the fifth district, and find
the same TO he in rather bad CON
dition owing to the heavy rains
and freezes during the past win,
ter. However they have been
patched in bad places, and the
bridges repaired so that most, if
not all the roads in the fifth dis.
trict are in passable condition, y
Whereas at the July, 1904 meet
ing of the Board an order direct
ing the loan of 81, 900 by the gen
eral county fund to the road fund,
and, whereas at the regular Sep.
tember meeting special tax of
two mills was levied for the fiscal
year beginning Sept 1, 1904 AMI
dedicated to the repayment of
said loan, and, whereas it appears
from the April. 1905, report of
the treasurer that said special
levy has realized the sum of &c.
373.87, net, and now in his hands,
it is ordered that the clerk draw
a warrant on said special fund
payable to the general county
fund in the sum of $4,000, and
that he draw a warrant on SAID
pec::al fund in the sum Of 49,
373 81 for the purpose of closing
said special fund account. It is
further ordered that clerk fur
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-04-07
SURVEYING PARTY AT WORK
Locating Route for Memphis, Pensacola
and Gulf Railroad.

A surveying party for the Mem.
phis, Gulf and Pensacola rail
road are now at work in the east
ern part of the county, and are
at present camping at Pleasant
Hill
The proposed route will run
through Wakefield, Tate county,
and enter this county south OF
cockrum, passing one and one
half mile west of the latter place,
and, it is said, run up Camp and
Bean Patch Creek about one mile
west of Pleasant Hill, thence
north to Memphis.
The party is composed of about
Is men and great care IS being
taken by them in the location OF
the route.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-04-07
Notice to All Privilege Tax Payers.

Notice is hereby given, as re-
quired by section Ill of the priv
lege tax licenses, except those is
sued to railroads AMI retail liquor
delears, will expire during the
month of April and must he re-
newed for twelve months during
the month of May.
Unless the licenses are renewed
during the month of May it is
made the duty of the tax collector
to collect double the amount If
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-04-07
Released on Bond.

Welchie Moore anegro charged
with being accessory to the mur-
der of Newton Patterson, a negro
of Plum Point, was brought here
Sunday by Deputy Shelton and
put in Jail. He is the father If
the negro said to have doue the
killing. He, together with his
brother, Ealy, we're released on
bond last Tuesday.
The negro who is said to have
done the shooting has never been
apprehended.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-04-07

the original tax, and as he is left
without any discretion whatever
in the matter, | trust that all priv
ilege taxpayers will promptly
come forward, procure their Ii
censes during the month of May !,
and save me the necessity of en-
forcing the heavy penalty.
j. P. WITHERS,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-04-07
Commissioner Sale.
Elizabeth P. Cox. ct al

Unknown heirs Of VIM. Canada. decd. "'o~
By virtue of authority vested in me- by a
certain decree. rendered in the Chancery
Court of DeSoto County. Mississippi. in the
above styled cause. at the March. 1905. term
of said court. setting aside the former sale Of
the land hereinafter described and ordering
a resale thereof. which decree is of record
In Minute Book 10. page 96. in the Chancery
clerks Office in said county. expose for sale
and sell at public auction. to the highest bid
der for cash. the following described land. to
wit: Forty (4O) acres Of land. described
the North East Quarter OF the North Ea t
Quarter OF Section twenty-three (23l. TowL-
ship two ~, and Range six (6). in said DeSolO
county The title to said land is supposed o
be good but | will sell and convey as m
missioner. only.
Witness my signature. this the 5th day Of
April, 1905.
NE WILROY. Commissioner.
Farley & Laude rdale. Solicitors. 1-7-3t.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-04-07
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINNE
Tablets. All druggists refund tie
money if it fails to cure. E. ".
Groves signature is on each box.
Price 25c.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1905-04-07

Men who have much to say use
the fewest words. - shaw.