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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17
THE LITTLE 70Nsv orn4R6LE

their laurels within the next ten
years. otherwise the products Of the
mine and the farm will be surpassed
in value by the returns from the mar
BILE industry now being developed IN
that state.
Although this industry Is scarcely
two years old, it is coming to the
front with amazing strides. Two years
ago the town OF Marble. for many
years an abandoned mining camp. had
a population of four people. To-day
1t is a bustling little community OF
1000 persons. all supported directly or
indirectly by the marble business.
Finishing mills. electric power
plants, cable and electric trans, and
100 or more cottages have been erected
within the past eight months, and
many structures of various kinds are
now under way.
Long before the finishing mill was
completed, and actually before the
company was ready to ship one cubic
foot of finished marble, contracts had
been made with Cuyahoga county.
Ohio, officials to supply 100000
worth of marble to finish the interior
of the new Cleveland courthouse, an
other contract of $4,000 had been
made to supply the marble used in the
construction of the youngstown, o.,
courthouse and still another contract
had been made for 100000 Chees-
man park memorial in Denver.
With the development of these
quarries the use of white marble for
interior as well as exterior finish will
greatly increase, particularly in the
Missouri River valley. in the Rocky
mountain region and on the Pacific
coast; and Judging from the favorable
reception this marble has received in
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17
GOOD FORTUNE CAME TOO LATE.
Lifelong Unfortunate Killed Himself
at Moment Of Luck's Turn.

A French provincial newspaper tells
a story of the irony OF fate. The hero
was a notary's clerk, named Lemer-
cier. who had remarkable series OF
reverses of fortune.
He seems to have been a hoodoo,
for something was bound to go wrong
with every firm he Joined In the ca
pacity OF clerk or cashier. Always Ill
paid and wretchedly unhappy, the
youth was in turn a gardener. a por-
ter, a carter and anything else that
enabled him to buy bread, till after
10 years Of hand-to-mouth struggle
he returned to his native village of
Breval, near Nantes, and was taken
in by charitable person. In vain
he sought for work, and he contracted
some unavoidable small debts.
The other morning an imperative
knocking at the door announced the
emissaries Of the law. The wretched
Lemercier barricaded himself In and
then hanged himself When a lock.
smith had broken open the door Lee
mercier was dead. The intruder had
not come to arrest him, but to an
nounce that a distant relative had left
him a legacy of $1,000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17
Thouqhts Upon the coIIeqe YeII.

The college yell's a senseless thing
OF crazy words tied on string, a mix
ture of excited sounds in some cere-
bral Junk shop found; blend OF WOW
and siss boom ah with zip and VOW
and rah rah rah; and fathers who send
sons to school to master all the rote
and rule, to delve In logarithmic maze
and spread all knowledge to their
gaze. ask why their sons learn all this
fuss. while differential calculus and
the binomal theorem remain an utter
blank to them-but you can bet the
fathers seem delighted when the foot
ball team to which their sons belong
makes good; oh. then the fathers Gas
they should) arise and let their whisk-
ers float upon the wind that fans each
throat, and whoop and shout and roar
and yell the selfsame savage cry we
tell. The fathers. bland and full of
guile. have known that class yell all
the whilel-Chicago Post.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17

brand-new dump-cart and about $500
as a peace offering.
The boy says that when he left
home 1t was with determination 20
convince his father that he could do
better IL allowed to have his own way
In the matter Of trading than by spend
all OF his time tilling the soil. His first
few days were of strenuous nature
Being without funds, he felt the pangs
of hunger many times, but after tray-
cling several days he met Fred Fos-
ter. lumberman and cattle dealer OF
Warner, N. H., who gave him a job
driving cattle from place to place and
allowed him to trade on his own ac-
count. For his first weeks wages he
took yearling heifer, and before he
reached the next town he had traded
1t for carriage. The carriage was
hitched behind the team that followed
the cattle, and was sold before he had
gone five miles further for about four
times what the heifer cost him. This
was the beginning of his trading after
he left home. and he continued to
trade until he thought he had enough
to convince his father that he knew
his business. Mr.. Ovens says he is
convinced. The trip took nearly
week. and the boy says they averaged
26 miles day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17
the far cast, the foreign and Vermont
product will soon cease to dominate
the eastern market.
A Surprise In Little Italy.


Recently party from uptown Wis
tied restaurant in the heart of Little
Italy and proceeded to enjoy local
color at terrific rate.
What they particularly liked was
the singing of Italian songs by local
talent gathered along Elizabeth and
Mulberry streets. And their Joy was
heightened when large, quiet Italian.
who had been sitting modestly at a
table nearby. suddenly volunteered to
contribute a few operatic songs. He
did SO. arousing wild applause among
his countrymen. And the party. in
search of local color Joined in the ap-
plause. for the man certainly had
good voice.
So insistent became the encores that
finally the quiet man, with a low bow.
paid his bill and vanished.
DO you know who that was?" asked
an Italian of the party of strangers.
And when they, one and all, had an
swered in the negative, the Italian.
putting up with pride. replied:
THAT was Caruso."
Caruso. indeed, it was. The cele-
brated tenor is said to enjoy nothing
better than to steal away and take
meal now and then in the Italian quar-.
ter of New York
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17

White House mountain in Colorado.
nearly $4,000 feet high. at the base of
which is the little town of Marble. is
one solid mass of pure statuary mar
BILE. If 5000 feet of this marble were
mined each day for 1000 years. the
quarries would not be exhausted; and
If all other known deposits of white
marble in the world we're heaped up
In one mass. 1t would be but foot
hill as compared with the white mar
BILE deposit composing this mountain.
Again. conceive if you can a build
Ing one mile square and 80 stories
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17

once found him inspecting me in like
manner. The third time caught his
eye he laughed good-naturedly.
Both taking stock" he remarked.
with calm nonchalance, "and both
caught in the act. Well, do / pass
muster?"
II hope I have not been rude" /
returned. a. little vexed at his tone of
easy familiarity; but he only laughed
again. and began to talk about the
climate and the country. showing a
knowledge of the coast which sur
prised me.
Surely" exclaimed. you have not
learned all this since you have been
here?"
"Oh. no." he returned; I'm an old
stager. The fact is, spent several
summers here when l was young
chap, and I'm very keen about 1t In
deed. The sea regularly calls to me,
and I'm never quite happy away
from it."
"And Mrs. Graham?"
well. she don't know much about 1t
as yet, but she's learning. can't in
duce her to get into boat, though
more's the pity"
'You are fond of sailing?"
Every fond. When i get out in nv
catboat have no idea OF the flight of
time"
had sudden vision of his wife's
figure waiting on the little dock.
Doubtless she was destined to pass
many anxious, expectant hours before
the end of the summer.
Mr.. Graham put our letters in his
pocket with his own. for safe keeping,
and we turned our faces homeward.
On the outskirts of the village we
met Lady Edith Campbell, sauntering
along under her white parasol. the
personification of dainty womanhood.
She stopped to speak to me. and |
was about to introduce my compan-
ion when, to my surprise, she held out
her hand cordially.
why, Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed.
What are you doing in this remote
corner of the world, and do you mean
to cut your old friends?"
Il was SO astonished, Lady Edith,
that l doubted the evidence of my
eyes What brings you here, may ]
ask?"
"Wilfrid and / are touring for his
health. Is Mrs. Graham. with you?
How very charming! We all crossed
from England together this spring"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17

high. Such a structure could be
chiseled out of this mountain of solid
white statuary marble, and still there
would be fields of unknown extent
above and below and on all sides. So
great is the deposit of white marble,
that II perchance every person in the
civilized world should expire to-day, a
monument of generous proportions
could be provided for each individual.
These statements, extravagant as they
may appear to be, are actually more
than conservative and 1t is possible
to easily verify them by actual meas
urements.
For present-day requirements there
has been exposed one section of solid
white marble one mile long, 1855 feet
thick, and extending back at least a
mile and a half, as indicated by drill.
ings. The cores from these drillings
show that all of the marble clear to
the bottom in this cross section of the
deposit is sound and beautiful.
OF this immense deposit Al per cent.
is pure white statuary marble and SO
per cent. is divided between golden
vein and beautiful dark vein. The
golden vein marble gives the warm
coloring that is found in onyx. The
satuary marble is fiawless and with.
out trace Of color or shadow, and in
quality is equal or superior to the
most famous Italian and Grecian mar.
BILE.
This marble can be quarried In
blocks or pillars of any dimensions, a
50-ton derrick and the maximum ca
pacity of the modern railroad car
alone limiting the size of the com.
mercial product. At this time the out
put is 1900 cubic feet per day. but
within ten years it is confidently be-
lieved the production will reach TO- ,0OO
cubic feet per day. the demand alone
limiting the output.
For verify the gold, silver, copper
and zinc miners and the farmers OF
Colorado will be obliged to lnok to
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17

resigned. Mr.. Higgins is Democrat.
He was born May IA, 1888. in Kansas
City. Kan, where he now is living. He
spent two years in the University of
Kansas and then took the course in
the Kansas City School of Law.
The young judge has some strict
ideas as to the dignity of court of
record. Il shall allow no smoking in
my courtroom. either by the court or
by the members of the bar, while. a
case is on trial." he said, on taking
the oath of office. Another thing
shall not tolerate is the practice Of
attorneys who sit with feet propped
up on the tables in the courtroom
while the court is in session"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17
the YANKEE paopIoAl SON.
Boy Leaves Home PenniIsss, Returns
with Fatsed Calf

Ware. Mass : Unlike the prodigal
son who returned to eat his fathers
calf, Arthur Ovens. the 19-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Ovens of
this town. who disappeared the night
OF May IL, penniless and with only the
clothes he wore. returned to his home
at III O'Clock one Sunday night recent
ly. and brought the fatted calf with
him in the shape Of pair of four
year-old steers weighing more than
5000 pounds. He also brought a
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17
is YOUNGEST JUDGE.
Richard J. Higgins Elected to Bench
Though Only rs Years Old.

Topeka, Kan.-The youngest mem
Der of the Judiciary in the United
States probably is Richard ]. Higgins.
rs years old, who was elected judge of
the court of common pleas in Wyan-
dotte county, Kansas, to fill the unex-
pired term of Judge William G. Holt.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17
A Toast.

To those who passed me on the
highway and gave greeting, and whom
I shall never meet again; to the pos
sible friends who came my way, and
whose eyes fingered as they fell on
mine-may they ever be eager with
youth and strong with fellowship; may
they never miss welcome nor want
comrade!-Anna Strunsky,
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-17
sixty Miles of Loo,.

The largest raft OF logs ever towed
from Nova Scotia to Boston was COM
posed OF enough logs to reach 60
miles. II placed end to end. 1t was
composed of 1000 logs RATED
together In a mass of 400 feet in
length. 30 feet wide, and 2S feet in
depth. 1t hoated with ten feet of
logs above water and IS feet sub
merged.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
A FAMILY REUNION
AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

On Thursday, Nov. 26, there was
family reunion and birthday celebIa-
ton al the home of Mr. and Mrs. c. c.
Priest in Anthony. The birthday cele-
bration was in honor of Mr.. Priests
sixty second birthday. The children
and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs.
Priest gathered at their home Thurs
day morning. When the hour for din
ner arrived, a fine dinner was spread,
and We all enjoyed greatly the many
good things that were there to eat.
Those who were present were Mr..
and Mrs. c. c. Priest, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Priest and their four children,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Priest and their
child, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Priest
and their three children, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. b. Irby and their two children, Mr.
Carl Priest and Mr.. Edwin Priest.
When the hour for departure came,
we all left feeling that we had indeed
spent a very pleasant day, and one
long TO be remembered.
One Who Was Present.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
cATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

WITH LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease Catarrh is a blood or conStitu-
tiOnal disease. and in order to cure 1t
you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
d quack medicine. II was prescribed
by one Of the best physicians in this
country for years and is a regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the
best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results
in curing Catarrh. Send for testimo-
malls free.
r. ]. Cheney & Co. Props, Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists. price 15c. Take
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Tuesday, December 18th, at the res
idence of Mrs. r. s. Hall. a ba-
zaar will be held by the Baptist Sew
ing Circle. On account of the large
membership this year this sale will be
more extensive and comprise a larger
variety of articles than heretofore.
The display will include handker-
chiefs, embroidered shirtwaist fronts,
baby pillows, embroidered baby shoes.
sofa pillows, underwear and useful ar
ticles in fancy work. A new feature
in the work this year is raffia baskets
in all colors and sizes. PatrOniZe a
worthy cause and satisfy your needs
at the same time.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
GAiNEsVILLE's PUBLIC BUILDING

Gainesville, Dec. 4.-B. F. Hampton
received a telegram from Congress
man Frank Clark at Washington stat
ing that copy of advertisement for
bids for constructing the Gainesville
public building is now in the hands
of the printer proof Of which will be
received by the department in a few
days. when the advertisement invit-
ing bids will be published. Mr. Hamp-
ton left for Washington yesterday to
lend a helping hand.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
CATER

Cane grinding, potato digging and
hog killing is the order of the day.
The weather has been quite warm
here of late.
Look here, Mud Dobber, l am just
delighted TO see you appear in the
Star occasionally. You said you were
only about ten minutes behind Chat
terbox. Now, don't brag on yourself
and you will fare better. We all know
you have to go to the grindstone and
sharpen up good before you can write
such fiourishing letters to the papers.
Now, take my advice; leave the prais-
ing for other people to do, and Chat
terbox has never been known to
praise herself.
We are all glad to have Mr.. J. d.
Odom back with US, after being away
quite while.
Mr. w. L. Hane of Ocala spent the
past week with Messrs. Odom and
Blanchard. They spent a jolly time
hunting.
Miss Ronnie Fircher of Alachua
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Tatum.
Mrs. T. w. Robinson and Mrs.
Martel spent Thanksgiving with Mrs.
II. A. Ross.
Misses Abbie Stokes and Ethel
Turner and Mr.. G. F. Turner, who
are attending school in Ocala, came
home for Thanksgiving. The latter
decided TO stay in Cater. That's
right, Fred. you're right, Cater is
the place. We are glad to have you
back.
The cane grind and oyster roast at
the residence of MIR. H. A. Ross
Thanksgiving night was quite a sue
cess. First of all was cane chewing,
which was fine Then many games
were played, after which raw and
roasted oysters were served. There
were So present. Everybody returned
to their respective homes thanking
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross for such a nice
social ChatterboX.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04

pacitv can be purchased for $1,000,
and will cost $500 to fit up, making
total cost OF $500.
Cost Of fitting Up pipe it'll tank.
$500.
Cost Of installing pumping station.
$4,000.
Approximate cost 0: laying mains in
Ocaia. $4,000.
The cost Of installation. not includ-
ing a right Of way. which il is i'm
possible 10 ascertain cost without an
!actual survey and Obtaining prices
frcm the individual ownership. would
= then BE- SI9..GS3.S0.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
AUSTRIANS ARE AROUSED
May Flood Bosnia, Herzegovina, Ser
via and Montenegro with
Immense Armies

Vienna, Austria, Dec. A move
ment has been started by the war
party which, if successful, will flood
the newly annexed province of Bosnia
with an army of one hundred thou
sand. The plan is to make a Whirl-
wind campaign and stamp out the re-
volt against Austria's annexation.
Arrangements have also been made
to send a large army against Monte
negro via Adriatic.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
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..
E. w Hall, 1926 Olive street. St.
Louis. Missouri.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
WOULD MORTGAGE TIE FARM

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire,
Ga, w. A. Floyd by name, says;
worst sores 1 eyer saw: one on my
hand and one on MY leg. 1t is worth
more than it's weight>fh gold. I would
not be without it if / had to mortgage
the farm to get it," Only 25c. at
all drug stores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04

More people are taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy every year. 1t is consid-
cred 10 be the most effective remedy
for kidney and bladder troubles that
medical science fcanZ devise. Foleys
Kidney Remedy correets irregularities.
builds up worm out tissues and re-
stores lost vitality. 1t will make you
feel we'll and look well. Sold by all
druggists
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
A HEALTHY FAMILY

"Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since ne, began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills thrh pc years ago." says
L. A Bartlett, bf Rural Route l, Gull
ford Maine.\1 They cleanse and tone
the system in gentle way that does
you good CSC at all drug stores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
THE PLACE
To Get Your Fresh Bread and Cakes
is at
THE CITY BAKERY
No. So s. Main St.

No. SO s. Main St.
We bake every morning, except Sun
days. Free delivery.
When in need of Bread, Cakes. Pies
or anything that belongs 10 my line
OF business, telephone No. 296. F. o. b..
estimates furnished on out of town
orders
No order too large to fill or too
small TO handle. We use only first
class goods and are here TO please.
Give US a part CT your orders.
z. L. VAUGHN.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
GUILTY OF COMMUNICATING

Passing counterfeit money is no
worse than substituting some I'M
known worthless remedy for FOiley's
Honey and Tarl the great cough and
cold remedy that2cures the most OBJ
stinate coughs and heals the lungs.
Sold by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
LOW RATES VIA
ATLANTA COAST LINE

s27.4o Washington, D. c., and Return
Tickets on sale Dec. 8, S. I, S; good
to leave Washington midnight Dec.
18th For further information, call
on nearest ticket agent. or write ]. G..
Kirkland. Division Passenger Agent,
Tampa, Fla.
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FLAT FOR RENT

The third floor fiat Of living room!
over the Star office is for rent. APP
ply at Star office or TO Mrs. E. var
Hood
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
WEATHER FORECAST

Washington, Dec. 4.-Genaraily fair
tonight and Saturday; warmer in the
north portion tonight.
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CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s' sssss ss: sZ<zZzzM
TO LIVE STOCK EXHIBITORS

Any one who expects TO make an
exhibit Of live stock at the Marion
County Fair will please notify Dr. E.
P. Guerrant. chairman Of the live stock
committee, and he will advise them in
the matter
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
ROOMS FOR RENT

The rooms in the third floor CT the
Star building, fitted for housekeeping
are for rent. Apply TO Mrs. E. Van
Hood or the Star office.
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FIRE WOOD-FIRE WOOD

We have a large sappy Of fire wood,
both pine and oak. fireplace and stove
lengths. Good seasoned wood.
A BIG LOAD FOR A DOLLAR
delivered. cash. Call at factory or
PHONE 17n-Ges. GILES 4 CO.
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NOTICE

To Whom 1t May Concern: # you
do not want your dog put out Cf com.
mission get your license at once.
W. c. Bull, Marshal.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04

If YOU MUST DRINK
See Hogan and get a good, I-e, dis
titled whisky.
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OYSTERS At ELK CAFE

At any hour from a. m TO 10 p. m.
every day in the week. Opposite A.
c. l. passenger DEPOT.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04

Hugh Nichols of Wildwood the
horse expert is now in the blue grass
sectios Of Kentucky selecting a car of
extra fine horses and mules, which
will be on exhibit and sale at the liv-
cry stable of Tompkins & Cobb. Those
contemplating buying something real
ly good in the equine line, will save
money by waiting for this lot. We
mean business and propose to do bust
ness. Come and see US.
Tompkins, Cobb & Co.
Livery and Sales Stables, Ocala. Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-04
Cost of Water from Lake Weir &c
Ocala, Florida

The distance will be about, nearest
route. sixteen miles.
1t will require the following pipe to
properly bring in sufficient quantity
of water:
51-3 miles. or 1886 yards 2O-in pipe
51-3 miles, or 1886 yards 16in. pipe
51-3 miles. or 1885 yards 12-in pipe
Total 2S,160 yards of pipe.
This pipe weighs as follows:
1856 yards Of 20-inch pipe, 525
pounds to yard. 4.927.65O pounds.
1856 yards 16-inch pipe, 375 pounds
to yard. 3,51S,750 pounds.
1855 yards Pinch pipe. 1858 pounds
to yard 2,411.512 pounds.
Total weight of pipe. 10.S57.972 lbs.
This would equal 4S47.3 long tons,
which will cost T. o. b. Ocala. SIG per
ton. or s126,029.S0.
Ii will require a ditch to lay this
pipe of an average depth and breadth
of 3E feet, or a total of $3.50 cubic
yards of earth to be removed. at a
cost of 10 cents per cubic yard. or
$2S75.
1t will cost $3.50 per ton to distrib-
ute the pipe along the right of way.
or $16.967.
II will take four laborers and one
foreman to lay the pipe. which will
cost of SO a day Cthey can lay an av-
erage Of 100 yards a day. thus requir-
| ing 2S1.6 days to lay the main, cost
ing, s2.sl6.
A steel tank OF 10000 gallons ca