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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23
a CHANCE FOR eeoRele
he Can Buy the Duke of Devonshire's Town
House and BE One of the Nobs.

he Can Buy the Duke of Devonshire's Town
House and BE One of the Nobs.
Here is great chance for the Gould
or the Vanderbilt millionaire. The
Duke of Devonshire is to sell his town
house in Piceadilly 50 as to prevent his
successor being placed in dilemma in
order to meet the demand for payment
of death rates, which will be diff
cult for him to face. The duke asks the
bagatelle of .'e750, 000'' for his house.
a mere trifie considering how ready an
Astor was to buy Cliveden that cost as
much again
1t will be an awful pity to let such a
chance slip by you, Georgia. Go in and
buy Devonshire House and one of the
nobs. But this death rates business in
England is playing the deuce with rich
men S property, and the Duke of Devon
shire shows more consideration for his
successor than the former duke showed
for him in consenting to part with such
a big portion of his estate. Had not the
present duke married the Duchess of
Manchester his patrimony would not
have suffered, and renowned Devonshire
House would still continue to be the
center of attraction for the political par
ty of which he is shining light - os-
ton Herald
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23
An Agreement

PINE BLUFF, ARK, Oct. 4, 1894.
On and after this date we will not
publish Resolutions OF Respect,
Obituaries, Memorials or notices OF
church entertainments out OF which
money is to be made, unless paid
for at one-half the regular advertis-
ing rates.
c. G. NEWMAN,
Pro. Commercial.
J. ". ADAMS.
Pro. GRAPHIC.
ARTHUR MURRAY,
Pro. Press Eagle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23
Famous
Words.

One of the greatest physicians in
America said to a lady patient the
other day: If you can keep your
bowels active you will never need
my services
Constipation is one of the most danger
GUS complaints. II creates a disordered
liver, and then follow sick-headaches. bill
iousness, loss of appetite, etc.
A physician would first prescribe a
RarmOn's Tonic Liver Pill
to open the bowels and clean out all
the poisonous bile. He would then
give you RamOn's Tonic
Pellets for purifying the blood,
stimulating the appetite, and
Strengthening the system. The two
medicines would cure you completely
and make you feel better than you
have felt for years. Ask your drug
gist for RamOn's Tonic Liver
PILE. They cost 25c. box, and
you get with them box of Pellets
free.
At all Dealers or mail. for 26c.. boxes 81 90
BROWN MFG. CO.. New York.
For Sale by Mann-T ankersley Drus
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

A RARE GHANeE.-W. z. Grace will
sell his spe residence in Pine Bluff ON
the instailment plan. This is one OF
the finest improved residences in this
city. Persons wishing to purchase
said property would do well to call
on W r. Grace. 10-16tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Plain pickles, mixed pickles. sour.
pickles, mangoes, dill pickles and
chow chow just received at Louthan
& Robinsonis. 914dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23
THE BIC SHOW Ar DALLAS.
oelober 20 70 No,cmher 4. 1se4.

October 20 To November 4. 1924.
On account OF the great Tcxas
state Fair and Dallas Exposition To
be held at Dallas October - to No
veniher I, 1891. The Iron Mountain
Route will place in effect he very
low rate OF one fare for the round
trip from all points on the system.
excepting those located in Louisiana.
Tickets On sale October 10 %, and
November 2. 9oosl for return until
November 10, 1891. All Indications
point to 4 most successful season for
the holding OF these greatexhibilions
and the very low rate offered is an
excellent inducement To guarantee n
large attendance. For full partien-
lars, tickets, descriptive pamphlets
ETC., apply to nearest Iron Mountain
Ticket Agent or III. c. Townsend,
General Passenger Agent, st. Louis,
Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

The sale Of seats for the produc-
ton OF Mr. Barnes OF New York at
the 0pera-house edncsday, Oc-
tober ~ opened today Emily Rigl
will appear. in her original character,
Marina Paolis Chas. Lamb will
play Barnes Horace Lewis.
"Danella;" Edward Morrison, TO
masso;n Helen Robertson, Enid
Helen Lee, Maud, and others oil
similar cIeverness in the other char
acters. A satisfactory presentation
may be anticipated. Miss Rigl, as
may be remembered. was the origi
nal OF Gunter's Corsican maiden, and
has selected this play for venture
OF her own as a star. In Scenic way
more attention has been given this
production than its predecessors.
the railroad scene being shown by
iour separate sets. In the cities
where the company has already ap-
peared this season much cemmeHda-
ton has been given to both players
and stage settings, aud the patron.
age has justified the management in
feeling that success. both financial
and artistic, will attend them until
summer comes again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23
patronixe Home FACTORIES,

We have recently added full line
OF sash and door machinery and are
now making all kinds of doors and
windows from cypress and yellow
pine, which we guarantee to give
perfect satisfaction. BETTER than
white pine and for less money.
27tf BLUFF CITY LUMBER Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

For SALE AT a BARGAlN.-One CO.
lumbus Buggy Co. cut under sur
rey. almost new. and good family
buggy horse. Apply to f. l.. Dilley.
at Diley Foundry Company 10-22-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

The Cotton Belt Route will sell
tickets Pine Bluff to Little Rock and
return, October 24. at Sl.5o for the
round trip. account of Wild West
Show. good for return until October
-. b. H. NILSSON, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Woman, why lose your freshness
and beauty through chills. bilious
ness and general debility? Try Plan
,ation Chill cure. Sold by Met am
mnn & Son. Pine Bluff, Ark; j NJ.
Barrett, Sheriff.. Afk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

The GRAPHIC guarantees its
advertisers "A larger daily circu-
lation in the city of Pine Bluff
than ahy slher newspaper pub.
lished.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Plantation Diarrhea Mixture gives
certain relief Every bottle euaran-
teed. Try it. Sold by MeCammon
< Son, Pine Bluff. Ark, j NJ. Bar
rett. Sheriff., Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

". 2 Draper, druggist, Spring.
field, Mass, writes: Japanese Pilf
IRE has cured lady seven years
afflicted; could not walk half a mile
In tile last three years now walks
any distance Dewoody q Co.
Pine Bluff, Ark. q
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23
Is vonr life worth 10 cents9

Is your life worth 80 cents?
Dumb Chill! Aguell Conjestive
Chilli Deathllll This is the evolu-
ton OF your chilly sensation. Plan
tation Chill Cure will cure YOU. Sold
by McCammon & Son, Pine Bluff,
Ark: j. NJ. Barrett. Sheriff.. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mr.. Porter Colhoner. an old PIN
Biufi boy, has returned from bis tfip
abroad, and has accepted a position
with the Memphis Herald
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

We mean what We say. We viii
sell for cash lumber. latlIs, shingles,
doors, windows. blinds, hot-bed sash
widow glass, sash weights. etc, for
less money than they have ever been
offered before and cheaper than any
one else in the world. Nothing
cha sged at cash prices-strictiY cash.
121fi BLUFF Cry LUMBER Co
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Dewoody e Co.. druggists, Pine
Bluff, Ark, will tell YOU that John
sons Magnetic Oil always gives sat
isfaetion and is the cheapest 81
size, 50 cts; 50-cent size, % cents. 8
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

just received fresh weiner and
Garlic sausage; brick Swiss and Linn
burger cheese at l.. E. Goldsmith &
COS. TO II DIFF
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Senator James II. Berry passesi
through the city today. enrout9 to
Magnolia, where he speaks tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

sales OF Plantation Chill Cure ex
ceed all other chill preparations to
gether. Every bottle guaranteed
Try it, Sold by McCammon < Son
Pine Bluff. Ark: ]. NJ. Barrett, Sher
rill. Ark
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mr.. John NJ Oracle, of Little Rock
is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Have You tried Plantation Liver
Pills for habitual constipation9
They are perfectly splendid and a
sure cure. Sold by McCammon &
Son, Pine Bluff Ark, J. NJ Barrett,
Sheriff. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

The wound received by Mr.. Mack
IIammett yesterday by the acciden-
tai discharge oi Al pistol is more Sc
rious than at first anticipated. All
yesterday afternoon he was totally
unconscious, and the attending ply
sieians entertained much fear ri lock
jaw. Mr.. Hammet's condition this
morning has taken Il decided change
for the better
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mr.. L. G. Blossom, u Chicago, rep
resenting the Fidelity & Casualty
Company OF New York. was in the
city yesterday
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

We are glad to notethat urhighly
esteemed friend. Mr.. Jacob Werther-
mier. is up after u lengthy illness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Prairie and Jersey butter A full
line OF each kept fresh and fine by
Jno Il. Talbot & Co.'S. l01ldu
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mo. Hanf < Co. have contracted to
furnish the carpet for the new Pres
byterian Church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

When you feel tired, lazy, and gen
orally no account, cleanseyour blood
with Plantation Sarsaparilla and
Iodide Potash. and start Your liver
with Plantation Pills. Sold by
McGammon K Son, Pine Bluff, Ark;
j. NJ. Barrett, Sheriff., Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Chancellor Robinson returned home
last evening from Arkansas City,
where he has been holding court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Misses Lillian and Willie Atkinson
are expected home this week from
Star city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

All kinds OF prerer yes iellies and
fine California canned fruits. new
goods ut Louthan & Robin
sons. g17dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

lEBuilding is progressing nicely all
over the city this favorable weather.
Pine Bluff will soon not be able to
recognize itself.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Fresh oysters received daily at L
E. Goldsmith & Co.'S. 10 11dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Some day. some time, some where
you will probably know what il is
to have sick headache. Do not 60 to
the drug store and take a powerful
pill, for there is something better to
he had at no extra cost. Ask Alton
Walker for a box OF Ramon.s Tonic
Liver pills land Pellets1. Simple
but always effeetual; two separate
medicines. one to cleanse the liver
and the other to purify the blood,
build up the strength and the appe-
tite Ask your druggist about it
and get free trial dose OF the pills.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Will you hear Wallace? At the In
stitute tomorrow night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.

New prunes and evaporated
peaches, apricots and apples at
Louthan & Robinsons. 914dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mr.. II. A. Buckner, OF Derlnotf.
after a brief business trip here. re-
turned home this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mrs. Lester Austin has returned
home from Hot Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

R. Minor Wallace at the Institute
tomorrow night
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Tickets now on sale at q. \. Harris
for r. Minor Wallace. Helectures at
the Institute tomorrow night. the
9th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Capt. L. P. Drake is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Just received IA car Of tomatoes,
corn and other canned goods, which
we will sell at rock bottom prices.
10 l1dtf L. L. GOLDSMITH & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Stop at Gleason's Hotel, Lite
Rock. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Plantation Sarsaparilla and Iodide
Potash Is simply wonderful in its ef-
feets, a. small size only 80 cents
Sold by McCammon & Son, Zine
Bluff, Ark; J. NJ. Barrett, Sheriff.
Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mr.. J. p. Hall, State Agent OF the
Cumberland Building Loan Assoeia
ton. of Chattanooga, Tenn, is in the
civ.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs, H. p Bradford lett
this morning for their home in Gin
cinnati.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23
!. COAL.


AoALs 0OxA IL.
| The Old Reliable Ice & Coal 20. will
always keep ON hand the following
kinds OF coal:
Lehigh Valley. Pa, Antracite.
for Baseburnefs.
Eureka, Ark, Semi
for Baseburners.
Denning, Ark, Eggsize, for
Crates.
Pittsburg.
Galloway, Ala. best coal mined.
Big Muddy.
Remember all orr coal is thor
oughly screened before ii leaves the
yard Come and see us. Telephone
No %. 10 I'm
The REST Is THE cHEAPEsT-You
can always get the best and neates t
job printing at the GRAPHIC Office.
We keep up with the times and have
all the newest and latest faces of job
type. Call on us or telephone No. I02.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mr.. j. II. Mann left yesterday for a
business trip down the Cotton Belt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

We announce the following special
reduction in prices
Gull lumber at $3 to s. per NJ.
No dimension lumber, 81 50 per NJ
23tf BLUFF CIR. LUMBER To.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Advertise Your wants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Mr.. Orville Baughman and Miss
clara Cross will be united in the
bonds OF matrimony tomorrow
night at the residence OF the brides
father, Mr. Cal Cross. ON the Wright
place. We extend our congratnIa-
tions in advance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Col. w. Jasper Blackburn, oil Little
Rock, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Messrs. e. J. Fry and c. J. Gilman,
of Sheriff., are in the city
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

WANTEp.-Want ads for tia
GRAPHc's Want Column
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

". ID. Mathews and wife, OF Stntt-
CART, are registered at the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

When travelling always take a cake
of Johnson's Oriental Soap with you;
diseases are often caught by using
hotel soap. Dewoody 4 Co, Pine
Bluff, Ark. .
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Cream, Swiss, Edam, Pineapple
and Limburger cheese at Eouthan &
Robinson's. 917dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

A reputable merchant cannot af-
ford to urge and guarantee a worth
less article. Plantation Chill Cure is
sold and guaranteed by MeGammon
& Son. Pine Bluff. Ark; j. ~ Bar
rett, Sheriff., Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

On this mundane sphere there ia no
finer flour than Carthage Queen. >"
1t can be bought only at Jno II.
Talbot & Co. l0l1dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

BE sure and attend The bicycle
races tomorrow afternoon.
A full line OF staple aud fancy gro
eeries cheap for cash at ". G. Jor-
dams. 1o-l3tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

II you have any kind OF live stock
buy feed for them at iobbing prices
from Jno. II. Talbot & Co. l01ldtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Maj. ]. r. ". Tillar came down
from Little Rock this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

Call for the horse brand of John
sons Magnetic Oil. 1t has no equal
for the diseases of horses aud cattle.
$l-size, 80 cts; 50-eent size, > cents
DewoodY & Co, Pine Bluff, Ark. +
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

X. II. and ]. b. Hurley, OF Keo,
Ark, are registered at Hotel Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23
PINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.

PINE BLUFF. ARK. OCT. q. 1894.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-23

We announce the following specia
reduction in prices:
Gull lumber at s} to s. per NJ.
| No. dimension lumber, 81 80 per n
. 23tf BLUFF err LUMBER 10.
Messrs. e. J. Fry and c. j. Gilman
of Sheriff., are in the city
A reputable merchant cannot Il
ford to urge and guarantee a wofti
less article. Plantation Chill Cure
sold and guaranteed by Metammo
e Son, Pine Bluff. Ark; j. ~ Bal
rel {, Sheriff., Ark.
". ID. Mathews and wife, OF Slut
CART, are registered at the Truloek.
Cream, Swiss. Edam. Pineappl
and Limbnrger cheese at Eouthan
Robinson's. 917dtf
II you have any kind OF live stoc
buy feed for them at iobbing price
from Jno. II. Talbot < co. 10lldt
X. II. and j. Il. Hurley, OF keo
Ark, are registered at Hotel Trulock
Call for the horse brand of John
sons Magnetic Oil. 1t has no equa
for the diseases of horses aud cattle
$l-size, 30 cts; 50-cent size, - cents
DewoodY & Co, Pine Bluff, Ark. f
Maj J. r. W Tillar came dow
from Little Rock this morning.
On this mundane sphere there ia NJ
finer flour than Carthage Queen.
1t can be bought only at Jno. II
Talbot & Co 10lldtf
Just received a car Of tomatoes
corn and other canned goods, which
we will sell at rock bottonprices.
10 lldtf l.. L. GOLDSMITH & Co,
Mr.. j. II. Mann left yesterday for a
business trip down the Cotton Belt
Have You tried Plantation Liver
Pills for habitual c0nstipation2
They are perfectly splendid and a
sure cure Sold by McCammon &
Son, Pine Bluff Ark, j. NJ. Barrett,
Sheriff.. Ark.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. p. Bradford lett
this morning for their home in Gin
All kinds OF preserves jellies and
fine California canned fruits. new
goods ut Louthan & Robin
sons. g17dtf
The GRAPHIC guarantees its
advertisers larger daily circu-
lation in the city of Pine Bluff
than aay slher newspaper pub.
Iished.
Mo. HAM < Co. have contracted to
urnish the carpet for the new Pres
Dyterian Church.
Woman, why lose your freshness
and beauty through chills. bilious
ness and general debility? Try Plan
-ation Chill cure. Sold by Met am
nnn & Son. Pine Bluff Ark; j. NJ.
Barrett, Sheriff.. Afk.
just received fresh Weiner and
Garlic sausage; brick Swiss and Lin
burger cheese at /. E. Goldsmith &
COS fO11 DIFF
Misses Lillian and Willie Atkinson
ire expected home this week from
Star city
W 2 Draper. druggist. Spring
ield, Mass, writes: Japanese Pile
IRE has cured lady seven years
afflicted; could not walk half a mile
II tile last hree years; now walks
any distance - Dewoody q Co.
Pine Bluff. Ark 9
Mr. Porter Calhouer. an old Pine
Blur boy, has returned from his trip
ana has accepted a position
with the Memphis Herald.
Eqn1nnc
The record-union., 1894-11-01
CAPRIvI's RETIRACY.

The retiracy of Caprivi from the Ger
man Chancellorship is not likely 20 create
much of political gale in the empire.
The Kaiser has made his Government so
much a matter of his personal will and
control that a change of Ministry simply
indicates the irresistible policy of the
Emperor to be that of his own estimate of
the country's needs.
Caprivi went into Office with the an
marck; he never has been a radical along
executive lines. and that he has not
warred with notable energy against the
Social Democrats has been due not to
any friendship for them, but to his con-
viction that the wiser policy is to reduce
them by detail. He has not been a trim
ming high tariff man, and this has made
him the object of assault by growing
party. Nor has the indifference of the
Chancellor to the strengthening of the
military arm been pleasing to the
Emperor, who has also been prejudiced,
probably, against the veteran diplomat
by enemies who had favorable oppor-
tunities to reach the imperial ear.
Then, too, Caprivi is very old man.
and it is said did not care to longer retain
o post that demands so much of vigorous
The record-union., 1894-11-01
MAKING CITIZENS.

Judge Morrow, at San Francisco the
other day, refused to admit to citizenship
an Italian who could not read the Con-
stitution, did not know what it meant
and did not know who is the Governor
OF California or what are any of the func-
tions of that Office.
Judge Buckles in this city some time
before refused admission to an applicant
who was equally ignorant. and our own
Superior Judges have done likewise sew
eral times.
a Superior Judge in Alameda not long
ago refused to naturalize an alien who.
though he could read and write, did not
know who was President, what is the
supreme authority in our system. nor
what is meant by good citizenship"
throughout the country, says the Cincin-
natl Gazette, the courts have grown
greatly stricter in this matter of natural
lzation, and it is now difficult in the
west for an ignorant fellow to pass the
ordeal
Judge Dallas, United States Circuit
Judge, recently rendered an important
opinion upon the naturalization question.
he shows that it is due to misinterpreta-
Zion OF the naturalization laws by the
courts, rather than to inherent weakne
Of the laws, that the abuses of naturaliza-
uon have grown up largely. Judge Dali
las holds that the intention of the law
ls' that the applicant for citizenship
snould show beyond doubt that he pos
sesses some fair comprehension of our
laws which he swears to support. A
simple averment that he does will not
do, there must be proof of the fact. The
court. says Judge Dallas, must not admit
without being satisfied that the applicant
mas at least some general comprehension
OF what the Constitution is and the
principles which it affirms.
The difficulty lies, we apprehend, in
the words of the law ''to the satisfaction
of the judge" etc. Herein is the seat of
trouble. What we need is amendment of
the law breaking down this shield of
cowardice and flexible back bone. The
naturalization laws should provide that
record be made of proofs upon which
satisfaction" of fitness, in the Judges
mind, is reached. 1t should provide that
this record of testimony should be suf-
hcient to justify the declaration of the
Judge that he is satisfied" and such
satisfaction" should be subject to review
on the record made. In this way courts
could not escape responsibility nor
Judges truckle to bosses and admit on
mere declaration OF satisfaction" of fit
ness.
But additional amendment 10 the laws
should extend the probationary period,
enlarge the requirement of intellectual
qualifications, and take notice of the
friendly or unfriendly disposition of the
applicant toward the American system
of free and self-government, as manifest
IN adherence or acceptance of communis-
tic and anarchistic doctrines,