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Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
THE HUMAN RACE.
viii Man Simply Shrink OF IN. ga.
OF the Earth2

"" wa" simply Shrink OF the Face
OF the Earth?
A French statistlcian who has hoon
studying the military and other rec.
oros with a view Of determining tba
nelght OF men at different periods has
reached some wonderful results
lie has not only solved Soma mar
picking problems in regard to the past
OF the human race, but is also enabled
10 calculate its future and to deter.
mine the exact period when man will
disappear from the earth
The recorded facts extend over poor
~ three centuries.
1t Is found that in 1910 the avarooo
height Of man in Europe was IL me.
tiers, or, say, five feet nine inches. In
100 1t was five feet six inches. In
1920 1t was five feet FIVE inches and a
traction. At the present time II IA
i've feet three and three-quarter inches
IT Is easy to deduce from these figures
rate OF regular and gradual decline
In human stature and then apply this.
working backward and forward, to the
past and to the future. By this calcu.
lation 1t is determined that the stature
OF the first men attained the surpris.
Ing average Of sixteen feet nine inches.
Truly, there were giants on the earth
In those days. The race had already
deteriorated In the days of Og. and
Goliath was a quite degenerate of.
spring Of the giants. Coming down to
later time, we find that at the begin.
ming OF our era the average height Of
man was nine feet, and in the time Of
Charlemagne 1t was eight feet eight
inches. But the most astonishing re-
suit Of this scientific study comes from
the application Of the same memorable
law Of diminution to the future. The
calculation shows that by the year
1000 A. D. the stature of the average
man will be reduced to fifteen inches
At that epoch there will be only lllli
putians on the earth. And the con.
clusion of the learned statisticlan is
irresistible that "the end Of the world
will certainly arrive, for the inhablt-
ants will have become so small that
they will finally disappear" finnish by
disappearing" as the French idlom ex-
presses it-"from the terrestrial globe"
London Tlt-Blts.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
His Dinner Guests.

In a volume published in London,
"Piccadilly to Pail Mall" there is this
queer anecdote of the vagaries Of So
cial life in the capital: Some years ago
an eminent parsonage accepted or sug-
gested dinner with certain million
aire, at that time comparatively I'M
known. The first guest to arrive, hav-
ing explained to the butler that. being
unacqualnted with his host, he would
wait till some one else came who could
introduce him, fingered in the hall.
The second was in the same predica-
ment, as were the third, fourth, fifth
and other guests up TO the ninth, who
CHANGED to be "the eminent parsonage
himself. Upon the dilemma being ex-
planned to him he cheerfully said: "Oh,
come along with me- will introduce
you all. know him."
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
GOT AHEAD OF PITT.
The Ruse by Which George III. Out
witted His Premier.

The Ruse by Which George IL. Out
witted His Premier.
On Jan. 10, 1905, Dr. Manners-Sut.
ton bishop Of Norwich. was giving
dinner party in his Windsor deanery
when his butler informed him that a
gentleman wished particularly to see
him. but would not give his name.
"Well, I can't come now In the mid
die of dinner" said the bishop.
"Beg pardon, my lord, but the gen.
tleman is very anxious to see you on
important business" and the butler
was so urgent that the bishop apollo
gized to his company and went out.
The gentleman who would not be de-
MED proved to be King George Ill.
"How dye do, my lord?' said he
"Come to tell you that you're arch
bishop Of neutrality-suspicious. OF
Canterbury. Dye accept-accept? En-
eh?'
The bishop bowed low in token OF
acceptance.
can right" said his majesty.
"You've got a party--see all their hats
here. Go back to them. Good night
Next morning Pitt appeared at Wind
sor castle to inform his majesty that
Archbishop Moore had died the day De.
fore and to recommend the bishop OF
Lincoln, DR.. Pretyman, for the vacant
primacy. ,5
every sorry, very sorry, indeed
Pitt said the king, "but | offered IL 10
the bishop Of Norwich last night ana
he accepted. Can't break my word
Pitt was very angry, but the oeeu
was done, as the king meant 1t should
be. and so DR.. Manners-Suttoh became
archbishop of Canterbury ard heId '!p
great office for twenty-three eveNt'U'
ears.-Michael McDonash II Cham'
bers' Journal.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
lima to Go.

50 wonder how many of those cen
nected with newspapers, said re-
porter, remember the FAMOUS O'N
patch sent w a press tPle"rl?A :" !
ator at the lime of the Can Franclsc'
earthquake. 1t was the only smli'
raiser in the whole horrible ca'as'
trophe. 1t read something ike ms
sThe building is beginning to rock
bricks are falling about, ana It's ns s
for the simple life Then IL traiIeu l
on as If the operator had scooted tor
the open door, or wall, perhaps Lnis
dispatch was handed about the news
naner offices and made all the Doys
laugh in spite of the serious picture II
called to mlnd.-Philadelpnia heusei'
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
He who foresees calamlties suffer-
them twice over.-Porteous.
Keepsakes.

Washington Irving, who wrote the
following lines on the value of tribes
evidently believed In them as EN-
blems Of friendship:
There is something, after ALL IN
those trihes that friends bestow upon
each other which is an unfaillng indi.
cation of the place the giver holds in
the affections, would believe that
one who preserved lock Of hair, q
simple flower or any tribe Of my be.
slowing loved me, though no show
was made Of 1t, while all the protesta.
lions In the world would not win my
confidence In one who set no value on
such little things. tribes they may
be, but 1t is by such that character
and disposition are oftenest revealed.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
e...or. For cannibaIism.

According to a writer in French
roH,ew there are three causes for can
nihaI,sm It is due either to necessity,
pleasure or fashion. Twenty per cen.
Of the cannlbals, we learn eau 'n r.,
dead to honor them The ancient Sr,',. - :
hetans belonged to this class ms y =
sentimental anthropophagy. Nineteen
nsr cent eat their great warriors !, 70
obtain their courage. Inns - T T
mated egotistic anthrOpophagy' sa l%s 20
t t per cent eat human nesn "
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
clown poas In Dem and i.

There are dogs and dogs, but not all
dogs are fitted for clown work In the
circus or a dog and pony show. Clown
dogs are a source of great amusement
with the children, and when a pup is
found which has keen sense OF the
ridiculous he is the one for the saw
dust ring. Sometimes pups Of no par
ticular breed are found which fill the
bill for harlequin roles, and the circus
man is glad to get them. When a hui
morous dog is small and agile he is In
great demand.-Chicago News.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
Just For a Chance.

what l want" said the theatrical
manager, SIS genuine novelty"
Something realistic?" asked the
playwright.
eyes, but / don't want any real
pugilists or real naval disasters or real
live stock or real battles in It,"
The playwright looked YEARLY
thoughtful and, after pause, in.
quired:
How would 1t do to spring some
thing on the public with real actors
in it?-London 1it-Bits.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
Practical Proof.

eyes my son, want you to make
Yourself ambidextrous. want you to
be able to use one hand just as skill
fully as you do the other
"That's me, dad. can lick any boy
in my class with either hand."-New
York World.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
Not Out of Dancer.

Wiggles--I hear ,Bjcnks has been
very III. Is he out OF danger yet?
Waggles-- he's convalescent. but
he won't be out Of danger until that
pretty nurse who has been taking care
Of him has gone away.-Life.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
In Traininu.

"Are you going to mlngle In the
life Of the capitalT asked the old
time friend.
81 don't know yet" answered Mr.,
Cumrox. at depends on whether
mother and the girls can teach me to
eat ice cream with a fork without
dropping any on my Sunday shirt
bosom."- Washington Star
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
Fat sinaers-Wbvo

A medical gentleman, writing in
Comoedla, explains that the physical
massiveness Of the majority of famous
singers comes mainly from abnormal
development Of the lungs. We must
confess that we had been under the
impression that 1t was due to lauda.
bile effort to make grand opera anus.
ing.-Punch.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
up Before the Bar.

a. y, Brown, an attorney Of Pitts
|leg's NM writes: 1--WE have used DR..
new s'' Life Pills for years and
vonldrnS',V q good family medicine
nlls, cons,' oe without them For
'adaebe ',Ratlon, biliousness or sick
~ Pierce snney work wonders. 25cs
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
Len Handed Commitments.

"Your glasses" she said, shave made
great difference in your appear
ance."
"Do you think so?" he asked.
."Yes. You look so intelligent with
them on."-Chlcago Record Herald.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30
tn. Dear Friends.

Vaudeville Dancer-When do you
90 on2 vaudeville Singer-Right after
tbe trained cats vaudeville Dancer
Goodness mel why don't the manager
try to vary the monotony of his actss
cleveland Leader
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30

punish their enemies and 81 per cent
because 1t is the fashion or because
they consider the flesh savory.-In,
dianapolls News.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30

liar ends by making truth appear
,,ts talsehood. -shenstone.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30

FRET FRET FIRE!
walt until 1t is too late and
q property Is destroyed before tax
out some FIRE INSURANCE.
III Ie = : the following time
= and hire tested companies:
london & Lancashire
otisnt Of Hartford
! Phoenix Of Brooklyn
Norwich Union
Georgia Home
F"R JACKSON. Fort Pierce.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30

MODERN PULLMAN EQUIPMENT
operating daily through eepe from Jacksonville Orleans
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-30

seaboard Representations Railway.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
NEEIY MAY CONE NEXT
A Prominent Taliahassee Attorney is
Mentioned as the Successor
to eiIchrist

Savannah. Jan 23.-The prohibition
question and that of the convict lease
viii be leading questions before the
next Florida legislature, is the opin-
ION OF Mr.. John L. Nicely. of Talla-
hassee. who spent yesterday in Sa-
vannah-
Mr.. Nicely Is a member Of the legis-
lature from Leon county He was the
most prominent candidate for speaker
Of the next house. which conVenes in
April. until he withdrew in favor Of
his friend. Judge Carter of Gaines
vile. Judge Nicely says that Mr.
Carter will be elected, although Ion
L. Farris, of Duval county, Is max
ing good fight for the distinction.
Judge Nicely while being one of the
youngest is one Of the most forcefuI
men of the state, and his friends pre-
dict that he win be the next governor
after Gilchrist. He has been engaged
until recently in the practice of law
at the state capital with Attorney
General Ellis. Mr.. Nicely is every
where recognized as an able attorney.
anc his career in the legislature to
come win undoubtedly mark him for
higher honors.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
A QUEEN OF HIS OWN
A Wise Man Who Preferred an Amer
lean Home to Savage
&So~exS~<

Omaha, Neo, Jan. aS.-Charles
Haffkee. OF this city, married Miss
Margaret T. Barr, for love Of whom
he resigned the office OF king of a
tribe Of the Philippine Islands.
Haffke, as King Carlos, ruled fol
three months over the ncanos tribe
of F'ilipinos. which comprises more
than 100000 persons. Haffxe was on
the battleship Oregon during the
Spanish American War. Later he be-
came a court reporter. Then the Il
canos took liking to him and made
him their king.
His subjects urged him to return te
them when he left for America si1
months ago but now that he has a
wife he cannot again mount the
throne. only unmarried men being
eligible.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
TRAGEDY IN THE TRANsVAL
A Hundred and Sixty Men Drowned
by the Flooding Of
Gold Mine

Johannesburg. South Africa. Jan.
22.-One hundred and sixty men were
drowned in one of the gold mines
near this city yesterday, when a dam
which held back the water of the riv-
er from flooding the mining district
gave way and the great body of water
swept down upon the excavations.
Ten of the one hundred and sixty
were white men and the balance were
natives. mostly Kaffirs, who form the
bulk of the labor employed in the
mines
The great dam has been strengthen
ed from time to time of late, and it
was believed to be strong enough to
withstand the pressure of the swollen
body Of water. which had largely in
creased OF late owing to the excess
sive rains. There was no preliminary
breaks and so the miners had gone
to work as usual in the morning. hav-
ing no fear Of the dam.
The dam burst at about the center
of the huge filling, and in an instant
with a roar, the waters swept down
ward into the valley and overwhelm-
ed the men at work Those who were
nearest to the entrance of the mine
were enabled to get cut in time and
make for higher ground
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
CONSIDERS Their COMFORT
Judge Hart, Who Presides Over the
Coopers-Sharpe Trial, Tries to
Make the Jurors Happy

Nashville. Jan. 23.-Very few peo-
pie turned out to attend the Coopers-
Sharp trial yesterday. because OF the
wearisome wait the day before during
the delay in securing jurors.
When court was convened there
was the usual rush Of petitioners with
requests that they be excused from
fury duty Judge Hart waived all of
them aside. with the terse comment
that no others would be excused from
Jury duty save as they were shown 10
be ineligible by law He commented
that in this way only did he expect
to see a jury completed.
At the request of the lawyers Judge
Hart consented to delay of forty
minutes during which the attorneys
held a conference. When the jurors
were ordered out of the room a deputy
asked the judge If he might allow the
men to play cards during the interim.
Yes and roll dice on the floor, too,
If they WISH" answered the judge,
facetiously.
Encouraged by the judges good ma
ture Juror ]. NJ. Whitmire addressed
him. Your honor" he said, Il have
been used to my morning teddy for
a good many years. and missed it
powerfully this morning. The dep
uty wouldn't send for it for me- Can't
L get one-just one-every morning
during the trial?"
'Mr. Deputy Sheriff." said the judge
in his most judicial tones, "the con-
stitution prohibits any unusual or
cruel punishment. See to it that those
gentlemen who want to have teddy
get it this morning and every morn
ing hereafter"
The task of selecting the remainder
of the jury is in progress.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
HOW IS YOUR DIGESTION

Mrs. Mary Downing, of No. 22S 18th
Ave, San Francisco. recommends a
remedy for stomach trouble. She
says: Gratitude for the wonderful
effect of Electric Bitters in a case OF
acute indigestion, prompts this tes-
timonial / am fully convinced that
for stomach and liver troubles Elec-
trio Bitters is the best remedy on the
market today" This great tonic and
Alternative medicine invigorates the
system, purifies the blood and is es-
pecially helpful in all forms of female
weakness. soc. at all drugstores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
AcoulTTAL OF MRS. PALMER
The Tampa Woman Who Killed Her
Husband to Protect a Little
Girl from Assault
CTampa Times. 22nd)

After debating but a short while.
the jury in the case of Mrs. A Paul
inc Palmer. charged with the murder
Of her husband. Luke Palmer. return
ed verdict Of not guilty at 2:25
O'Clock this afternoon. In spite OF
Judge walrs warning to the audience
not TO make any demonstration, the
verdict was received with a storm of
applause when IL was read in open
court. The defendant. flushed a rich
crimson. and turned towards her
mother, a faint smile played about
her mouth and long sigh of relief at
the welcome freedom from the sus-
pense and ordeal of the trial escaped
her lips.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
The MEANEsr MAN IN TOWN

is the one who always wears a frown,
is cross and disagreeable, and is short
and sharp in his answers. Nine cases
out Of ten it's not the poor fellows
fault, it's his liver and digestion that
make him feel so miserable. he can't
help being disagreeable. Are you in
danger of getting into that condition
Then start at once taking Billiards.
Herbine for your liver-the safe, sure
and reliable vegetable regulator. Sold
by the Monopoly Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
THE SONG OF A RUNAWAY cow

Every lover of the beautiful meIo-
dies of Ireland win be interested in the
song TO be given with the New York
Sunday World next Sunday It is
Go Boss" the plaintive. ha,f-humor-
Gus, musical story of a runaway COW,
one of the prettiest and most sue
cessful Of all the songs which Joseph
O'Mara is singing in the Irish romant-
ic comedy Peggy Machree" at the
Broadway Theater, New York Music
by arrangement with the John Church
Company
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23

A great many people nave kidney
and bladder trouble. mainly due to
neglect OF the occasional pains in the
back, slight rheumatic pains, urinary
disorders. etc. Delay in such cases Is
dangerous. Take DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They are for weak
hack. backache, rheumatic pains and
all kidney and bladder trouble. Sooth-
ing and antiseptic, and act prompt
ly. Don't fail to get Dewitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. Accept no substi-
tute. Regular size Soc Sold by the
Anti-Monopoly Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
SEVEN YEARS OF PROOF

II have had seven years Of proof
that DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
best medicine to take for coughs and
colds and for every diseased condi-
Don D5 l01Oa1 EOsSa, O1 IOOYS,,' S00S
" Y, Henry, OF Panama, No. The
world has had thirty eight years Of
proof that DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry is the best remedy for coughs and
colds, Ia grippe, asthma. hay fever.
bronchitis, hemorrhage of the lungs,
and the early stages Of consumption.
It's timely use always prevents the de-
velopment of pneumonia. Sold under
guarantee at all drugstores. soc. and
81. Trial bottle free.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
sciENrLEIc spANkINc

consists in punishment only VIXEN a
child is actually bad Some mothers
think that all crying is badness, it's
not When a baby cries. look for
pins or some external cause. If you
can't find them give the baby Whites
Cream Vermifuge as the chances are
1t is suffering from worms which keep
IT hungry and cross all the time.
Pleasant to take-sure in it's action.
Price 25 cents. Sold by Anti Monopoly
Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
A Religious Authors Statement

For several years / was afflicted
with kidney trouble and last winter
was suddenly stricken with a Sc
we're pain in my kidneys and was con-
fined TO bed eight days unable to get
up without assistance. My urine con-
tanned thick white sediment and
passed same frequently day and
night. I commenced taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy. and the pain grad
ually abated and finally ceased and
my urine became normal. cheer
fully recommend Foley's Kidney Rem
edy. Sold by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
RUTH BRYANs DIVORCE SUIT
Filed Petition One Hour and With
drew IL the Next

Lincoln. Neb., Jan. 2S.-Ruth Bryan
Leayitt. daughter Iof Mr.. and Mrs.
William Jennings Bryan, filed a suit
yesterday for divorce against w. H.
Leavitt, the artist, who is in Paris
Shortly after the petition walks with
drawn. The relations between the
Leavitts have been strained for sew
eral months and suit for divorce has
been anticipated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

Owing to the fact that a fatal case
OF hydrophobia has developed in our
city. the owners of all dogs are here
by requested to see that the dogs are
carefully muzzled. All dogs running
at large without muzzles will be killed
on sight. Fair warning!
Bv order Of
JOHN d. ROBERTSON. Mayor
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE

Racking la grippe coughs that may
develop over night are quickly cured
by Foley's Honey and Tar. The sore
and infiamed lungs are healed and
strengthened, and a dangerous con IL
ton is quickly averted. Take only Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package Sold by ali druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23

The Baptists Of Coleman will dedi-
cate their new church Sunday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23
How's THIS

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward for any case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known
K. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and fnan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by his firm.
Walding. Kianan & Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of thef system.
Testimonials free. Price rs cents per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-23

Six post cards CSC, MilFs Studio.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-15
BUSINESS is SATISFACTORY
President Maccomber Makes Trip
Over r. c., B. II. & Western
Line This Week.

George MacComber, president of
the Rapid City, Black Hills & West
ern road, was in the city a few days
from his home in Augusta, Me.
While here he made a trip over the
road, accompanied by W.. l.. Nc
Laughlin of Ileadwood, attorney for
the company, and General Manager
Moore. The affairs of the company
were carefully discussed and Mr.. Mac
Comber pronounced everything salts
factory, especially regarding the bust
ness the past summer, which was all
the hackers of the road expected.
The roadbed will be further improved
for heavy hauling and as soon as this
is accomplished the project to build
to the coal fields will be taken up and
the road pushed there as rapidly as
possible. This means it will be but a
few months before the extension will
be undertaken, and that the hackers
of the road intend to do all they can
to secure business.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-15
Will Hold a Baza r.

A Catholic bazaar will be held in
Dietrich's auditorium on Monday and
Tuesday nights, October Is and 26,
for the benefit of the new Catholic
church now under construction.
Doors will be open at $50 p. m.
Lunch counter, booths Of every de-
scription, contest for diamond ring,
entertainment and dancing will be
the features of both evenings.
More than $4,000 have already been
spent on the new church building and
most of this money has gone into Cir
culation in the city, yet outside of
the Catholics the contributions have
been small and few, and as the new
building so far has been great mate
rial benefit to the people here, we
should expect their cooperation to
make the Catholic fair financial
success. M. j. M.