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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18

Irvine Billups. of Dallas. drove in to-
day and reported that his father,
Uncle Dick Billups. who has been I'M
der the weather for some months,
went hunting last week and became
so enthused with the case outran and
captured the deer gazelle and since
then feels like a new man and be-
lieves he will outlive his physical trou-
bleS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
LOW RATES VIA THE
ATLANTIC COAST LINE
jamestown Exposition

s16.10-Ten-Day coach excursions.
Sold Tuesdays and Fridays.
S25.60--Fifteen-day limit. Sold daily.
S31.40-Sixty day limit. Sold daily.
S27.6o-Season ticket. Sold daily with
final limit Dec. Is
The return portion Of all tickets. ex-
cept coach excursions. will be accept
ed from Richmond or Norfolk, Va
Stop-Oyers and Variable Routes
Allowed on jamestown Tickets.
Return limit up to and including
Sept l.
For rates. reservation. or informa-
ton, call on nearest Atlantic Coast
Line Ticket Agent, OF
J. G. KIRKLAND,
.. p. A. Tampa.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
His Diadnosis.

A London curate the other day re-
ceived an astonishing answer to an
inquiry after a Pensioners health
We'll. sir" said the parishioner
sometimes l feels anyhow, sometimes
l feels nohow and there he times when
I feels as stiff as a himmidge."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18

Clarence McDavid is again at his
home in this city. arriving yesterday
from Montana, which rigorous climate
he was compelled to leave by an at
tack of sickness that threatened his
lungs. Clarence has seen much of the
world since he left Ocala six years
ago. and thinks he will remain here
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
A SHOOTING TOURNAMENT

A shooting tournament will take
place at the Driving Park November
21st, at which the crack shots of the
Winchester Arms Co will demonstrate
their skill and the perfection of their
ammunition. There are five Of them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
AUTO CRANK FOUND

Some one picked up on the streets
an automobile crank and brought the
same TO this office. Owner can have
same by calling and paying for this
notice
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
His Point Of View.

Landlord-Sir. the other tenants will
not stay in the fat if you insist on
playing the cornet. Mr.. TOOts-I N
glad OF that. They were very annoy
ing.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
BARGAIN IN HORSE FLESH

For sale. spirited but gentle horse.
good traveller and will work well
either TO carriage or under the saddle
Apply TO S. N. Lummus at the Banner
office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
If YOU KNEW

The merits OF the Texas Wonder you
would never suffer from kidney, blad-
der or rheumatic trouble. 81 bottle two
months treatment, sold by druggists or
by mail. Send for testimonials. DR.. f.
W. Hall 1926 Olice street, ST Louis
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
WEATHER FORECAST

Washington. Nov. 1S.-Fair tonight.
except possibly showers in northeast
portion in north portion; fair Tues
day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
DRESSMAkiNG

1 offer my services to the public in
dressmaking. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Apply to Mrs. Taylor, 124 Watula
street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18

Slide trombone conn; silver plated,
S19. Regular price. about $50.
OCALA MUSIC co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18

Ben Condor has a line Of new coast
er bicycles for rent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
FOR SALE

A fine lot of golf clubs at half price.
OCALA MUSIC CO.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18

Wiley's candy for the loved ones
Hunter Drug Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
FOR SALE

Sheet music cents per copy while
it lasls. Some 81 copies in the lot.
OCALA MUSIC co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-18
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

Square piano. OCALA MUSIC co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23

do" He took fresh grip on his club
as though anticipating trouble and
looked at his brother officer.
But see here" insisted Colbrook. 81
was running TO catch the Chester troll
ley. | had to make the II 30 and l
was sprinting. | heard some one run
ming bchind me, and suddenly he must
have lodged into doorway. That
was probably your man
quite likely" was the cheerful re,
sponse, but all the same YOU can tell
that to the sergeant"
But l have to get to Chester and
back in time to catch the western eX-
press he pleaded. Il am leaving on
that for China"
Through trainf" laughed the officer
appreciatively. He evidently regarded
Colbrook as humorist.
Il am Jennings Colbrook," he said
patiently. "I am with the Fontelen
company You can call them on the
phone. Perhaps I'll have time to go
out on the train If you will drop this
nonsense"
"You drop yours" was the sharp
command. Il know you fellows. Look
out that he doesn't throw nothin' away,
Rafferty," Rafferty, nodded his under
standing, and the trio headed a process
sion for the police station.
The desk sergeant was newly pro-
NOTED roundsman impressed with
sense of his dignity. Something In
Colbr0ok's manner offended him, and
he refused to listen to his plea that
the Fontellen company be notified
What's the use of botherin?" he de-
manded. Sure recognize you as Bos-
ton Mike. What have they to do with
the likes of you? Tell that to the
judge when you're arraigned"
AT a motion of his head Colbrook
was led back to the cells and. this
being his first arrest. he did not know
that he could bribe the officers to get
word to his employers.
His threats to have the whole matter
shown up only added to the dogged-
ness of the sergeant, and in answer TO
his third threat he was told that the
sergeant would be back in the cells
with a night stick presently if things
did not quiet down.
After that he could only sit in silent
despair and wonder what the outcome
could be. If he did not catch the next
steamer, the agents of the English
company would be on the ground first.
1t was through his old time friendship
FOR Carson that he had gained the
early tip that led to his being pro-
NOTED to be foreign salesman at more
than double his old salary.
Now this mistake would cost him
not only his promotion, but probably
even his position, and he could only
sit helpless in his narrow cell and rail
at fate.
Then the grated half of the cell
door was darkened by form, and he
sprang 10 his feet.
I'm the bull in this precinct" an
nounced the newcomer. Don't throw
that biuff," he added as Colbrook's
eyes went up In inquiry. "You know
what bull is"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23
CATCHING
THE TROLLEY.
BY TAYLOR WHITE.
Copyright, 1907, by Homer Spragus.
AskskeAsAek k&o&o4oksxsk

Colbrook glanced at his watch and
started 10 run. The Chester trolley
started from the public square on the
half hours He had just time to make
the IL 80 Could he do that there
would be just time to speak to Enid
and get back in time to take the west
ern express that would connect in Chi
cago with the Overland. That would
get him in San Francisco just in time
to catch the Empress of China.
He wanted to tell Enid that his
chance had come at last and ask if
she would wait An unexpected turn
of affairs had put him in position to
speak of marriage, a thing he had not
dared to even think of for at least
year yet.
He slipped down the foggy street
with the easy stride of cross country
runner and smiled as he heard behind
the soft patter of other hurried foot
steps. The man behind would never
reach the car first if that was what he
was running for
Then suddenly the steps ceased, and
a moment later a mob came tearing
around the corner, raising the hue and
cry. Colbrook kept on. He felt no in
terest in a thief with Enid in Chester
and the car about to start Then sud
denly a blue coated form started up
before him, and he almost ran into the
policeman's arms. An instant later he
had been scientifically collared and the
mob had come painting up.
The last to arrive was a fat police
man, still violently putting from his
exertions. He took fresh grip on
Colbrook's collar and, with flourish
of his club, entreated him to come
quietly For the first time Colbrook
realized that he was under arrest.
Look here" he said, you are max
ing a mistake I'm not the man you're
after"
Il know it," agreed the officer pleas
antly. 81 was after a man in green
pants and red coat, but | guess you'll
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23

Liberty was first introduced into this
country with Il shipload of tea. Since
then it has been seen occasionally in
odd places
Liberty has no permanent place of
residence, but boards out. At present
it is staying with friends just outside
of Washington.
Liberty is n great traveller. 1t has
visited in time New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and all the other large
centers. Having been introduced to
the municipal government, met the
leading politicians and visited the prin-
cipal places of amusement, it has then
left town.
Liberty is the one thing that every
body believes in, but no one has ever
seen. Traces of it are occasionally
found in public documents. but rudely
and unintelligently speaking It is ca
Ware TO the general.
1t IS popularly supposed that some
day Liberty will be in full charge of
everything. When this day will be
no one but Liberty knows
In the meantime give us liberty or
give us life in Il republic
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23
CRUSOE
THE SECOND.
By Constance
Darcy Mackay.
Copyright, 1907, by E. c. PARCELS.
xe4sksxsxskAskeks4sAs4ss

AS Peyton's sailboat, the GulPs
Wing, ducl1ed her way between myr-
lads of anchored craft, mostly steam
launches, Viola Ainsley looked at the
recedng shore with Il sigh of relief.
The sail filed with brisk breeze and
Gproy dashed against the bow as they
tackled for the open bay. The air was
keen and fresh and full of relish. The
sun shone strong and warm.
Splendid, isn't it," cried Miss Aims
ley.
peyton smiled. | thought you liked
that sort of thing better" he said. with
ii backward glance at the summer col
ony of Cliffcrest, rows of cottages and
u big hotel that stood little back from
the water front
Don't | look as if l was enjoying
myself she parried.
For person not addicted to the
simple life. | must confess you do
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23
Coekfahtinn In EnaIand.

Cockfghting is still enthusiastically
carried on in many parts of England.
But 10 educational expert would now
pronounce il a very becoming snort for
gentlemen. as Ascham did when ne
wrote his "Scholemaster" in the six
teenth century. Colet was centuries
ahead Of his time when he disroura ged
cockfghting in his statutes for st.
Pauls school. The typical statutes of
north country school of that period
direct that the master shall have. use
and take the profits of all such cock
fights and potations as are commonly
used In schools" In Scotland particu-
larly one morning year was given to
cockfighting. and the dominie's perqui-
sites, all the cocks killed and a shilling
from each boy. sometimes amounted to
a quarter of his total fees. This lasted
at least until 1928 though Manchester
Grammar school dropped the practice a
little earlier.-London Chronicle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23

Il was always under the impression
that they possessed four feet and
horns.' he said.
"That's good bluff, but it don't CO."
said the visitor. "I guess you know
what plain clothes men are by any
title
The precinct detective? I see,- said
Cplbrook.
.'The fairy what had her leather
swiped wants to know what you did
with it"
I'm sure l don't know what became
of the lady's purse" he said pleasant
ly. This slang was more understand
able.
stow that" admonished the detec-
tive. II think she'll let you off, and
it's ten spot to me if you tell"
But | tell you there is Il mistake"
he insisted Your men picked up the
wrong man"
With n snort of disgust the ward
man turned away. Here was a chance
to make $40 gone through the thief's
stubbornness. He was back in min
ute, though, and Colbrook caught the
echo Of lighter step on the stone
tagging.
THE dame wants to give you the
third degree herself" he said. Don't
you give her none of your lip or I'll
come in there"
81 am at the lady's service" said Col
brook hopefully. He understood from
the previous conversation that she
could free him by refusing to make
complaint 1t should not he very diff
cult TO convince her that he was not
the thief.
He started as she spoke, but some
impulse restrained the exclamation
that sprang to his lips.
what was i'm the purse that was so
valuableT' he demanded, making his
voice harsh and unnatural.
"I cannot explain" she said, with
embarrassment - some keepsake of
which l am very fond The purse was
n keepsake. | am most anxious about
that"
Colbrook's heart gave a leap. 1t was
the purse he had given her that she
sought. and it was Enid Sangston who
was pleading with him to restore her
property.
"Ill get you another purse just as
good" he said, eff you will get me out
of this, Enid
With scream she started back
from the bars as Colbrooi moved into
the light "You?" she gasned.
"I was running to catch a car" he
explained. at was misty and the thief
slipped into n doorway, and the mob
thought that since l was running 1t
must be / who was the culprit. Then
the officer collared me and brought me
here"
I'm so sorry" she gasped.
I'm not" he disagreed II see the
hand of fate. You see, | was running
to catch q car to Chester to see you.
You were in town, and / should have
missed you
But why such haste?" she asked
Il am leaving this afternoon for
China" he explained. MY chance has
come at last. and I wanted to ask you
to wait for me, dear. Will you?"
Il think" she said. that we must
bow to fate ran into town unex-
pectedly, and Suppose you had
caught the car and gone out there
should not have had n chance to say
goodby."
Now we can say it over the lunch
table, and there's stlll time for a trip
to the jewelry store, too, If you will
explain to the officer that l was not
the thief"
That formality was quickly accom-
plished, and presently they were pass
ing the desk ColbrooR leaned over
and shook the sergeant's hand
"Goodby sergeant" he said heartily
Il am very much obliged"
II wonder what he meant" mused
that official as he regarded the bill that
had been left in his palm. Sure.
thought he'd make trouble with the
chief"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23
The Rather Doesn't Bite.

Speaking quite strictly, a rattlesnake
does not bite, but strikes The same
thing is true Of the copperhead and
moccasin. Their fangs are hinged, so
to speak, and when the snake is at
ease and at all times except in the
very act of striking they are closed up
tight against the roof of the mouth.
When the snake strikes it draws its
body back into tense spiral, the head
is raised with the jaws widely distend-
ed, the body is shot forward with ter
rifle speed, and the curved fangs, now
at right angles to the jaw, are driven
deeply into whatever they come in
contact with. The jaws are never
closed into even the semblance of
bite
IIumor In the Far East.
Abdur Rahman the late ameer of AZ
ghanstan, had grim sense of humor
which was sometimes exercised with
out scruple On one occasion a dur
bar he was holding was interrupted by
man who, in state of the greatest
excitement, rushed in declaring that
the Russians were advancing to invade
Afghanistan. Turning aside for mo-
ment from the business in progress,
the late ameer in the most unconcerned
tones ordered his shahgassi to conduct
the man to the summit of certain
watch tower. Look you out we'll for
the Russians" commanded Abdur Rah-
man, "for you do not eat until you see
them arrive. Grand Magazine.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23
Her Reasoning.

Wife (at the costumers)-W Which
shall have-this coat at 40 marks or
that one at 20? Husband-I have only
40 marks with me. Wife-Oh, well,
then, Wen buy the seventy mark coat
on credit and then you can buy me a
hat with the 40 Lustige Biat-
ter.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23
Chopin's "lnspiration."

Many people have heard the "Marche
that 1t had its origin in a rather ghast-
ly after dinner frollc. This is the story
of its writing
The painter Zeim had given a little
Bohemian dinner in his studio. which
was divided by hangings into three
sections. In one of these was a skele-
ton sometimes used by Zeim for ''drap-
ing" and an old piano covered with a
sheet
During the after dinner fun Zeim
and the painter Ricard crept into this
section and, wrapping the old sheet
like pail around the skeleton, carried
it among their comrades. where Poll
gnac seized it and. wrapping himself
with the skeleton IN the sheet, sat
down to play a queer dance of death
at the wheezy old piano
In the midst of it all Chopin, who
was of the party, was seized with an
inspiration and, seating himself at the
piano, with an exclamation that brought
the roisterers to their senses, extern
porized then and there the famous
"Marche Funebre,7 while his bohemi-
an auditory applauded in frantic de-
light.-LondOn Globe.
The First Diving Bell.
The diving bell was not mentioned
before the sixteenth century. Two
Greeks in that century Q53S) gave an
exhibition before Charles ", descend
ing into water of considerable depth
In an inverted large kettle. They took
down a burning light The men re-
turned to the earth level without being
wet. The light was still burning when
they came - the surface.-PittsbuEg
Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23
Cautious.

\ few days ago a new male resident
Of this city, recently arrived from Ire
land. having made a favorable impress
sion upon the manager of a wholesale
house on Market street, secured a po-
sition. The merchant the next day,
having made out large number of
statements. called the new employee
into his office, directing him to go out
and post these bills" "Wherew in
quired the young man. "Oh. yes"
said the business man, Il forgot that
you have only been in this country
short time. There's mail box on the
telegraph pole at the corner. Post the
bills there" The son Of Erin soon re-
turned. laying the bills on the mer-
chants desk. II may be a little green
yet, sir" said he. but I'm not posting
them bills with big policeman watch
ing the box" Not posting them?
Why not? What about the police
man?" asked the dstonished storekeep-
er. That's all right. but you're not
fooling me all the same, If do appear
to be green. Sure. didn't see the sign
on the pole over the box. Post no bills
under penalty of the lawT"-- Phila-
delphia Record
An Optical Illusion.
An interesting optical experiment
may be made with the ordinary incan-
descent light Gaze steadily at the
light for few seconds, then suddenly
extinguish it, The experiment is best
performed in Il very dark room. In
about half a minute you will see the
perfect image of the light, with the
fine strands of wire plainly visible. 1t
will be red at first. In few minutes
1t will turn purple and then n bright
blue. Later it will apparently move to
the right. AS you turn your gaze it
will continue moving to the right. If
you keep your gaze fixed, 1t will come
back. 1t is surprising how long the
illusion will last 1t will be seen for
fully FIVE minutes, perhaps longer, and
IL you turn on the light and look away
from it you will see the old image for
several minutes, though more family
than in the darkness.
It Made Difference.
Good gracious" exclaimed the Wis
itor. Hear those boys fighting and
yelling out there Regular little hood
lums, aren't they?"
Il can't say" replied Mrs. Famley.
"I'm rather nearsighted, you know"
but surely you can hear them"
"Oh, yes; but l can't tell whether
they're my children or the neighbors'."
Exchange
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23
Where Beggars Ride.

"If wishes were horses beggars
would ride" says the old saw. But in
Persia beggars actually do ride. al
though they patronize the humble don
key instead of his more arstocratic
brother. How they manage to obtain
these useful animals or even to exist
themselves passes European compre-
hension, but the fact remains that they
do both.-Wide World Magazine
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23
Careful.

''Mr Pumpus IS very careful of his
dignity" commented the observing
girl
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. He
naturally has so little that he has to
be careful Of Washington Star.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23

"What are they moving the church
for?"
well, stranger, I'm mayor of these
diggln's. an I'm fer law enforcement.
We've got an ordinance what says no
saloon shall be nearer than 300 feet to
a church. gave 'em three days to
move the church.
The Danube Valley.
The valley of the Danube is probably
the original home of the prune and
plum. Not only do they grow wild,
but, what is more. nowhere in Europe
do they reach such perfection, and, de
spite the competition of France and
California. Bosnia and Servia still fur
nish the greater part of the worlds
prune supply. Prunes and figs are the
two chief sources of wealth of these
Balkan states, for after the people have
sold all the prunes they can for export
they feed the rest to the pigs or distil
them into prune brandy
Journal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-23

CoIor RsIIndness.

The term color blindness implies an
entire absence Of. the color sense, and
there are a few persons who are In this
condition, but it also includes all the
forms of partial color blindness Ia
which the perception of one of the
fundamental eolors red. green and
violet-is wanting, and which are
known as red blindness, green blind
aess and violet blindness. The line be-
tween these various kinds of color
blindness and perfect perception Of
colors is not sharply drawn, so that a
large number of persons have what IS
called n feeble color sense. which falls
short Of actual color blindness. There
is no doubt that color blindness in its
various forms is much more common
than is generally supposed. and 1t is
more common among the imperfectly
than the well educated classes.