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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-08-02

way, but / saw that his look went
over and beyond them. His Jaw
fell, and a shive. went over him.
Death was looking into his CLASSY
eyes.
Sure work, now! Aim
The next order would have sent
the bullets crashing into his breast
but it was not given. Just as the
word trembled on the Sergeant's
lips the man threw up his hands and
fell at full length on his back.
'Dead?' queried the Sergeat.
'Yes, dead!' replied the surgeon,
who had been summoned.
What killed him?'
Terror! Get spades and bury
himr s
Three spades-three soldiers-one
grave-a dead man covered in,
never to be heard of again by friend
or foe! In a week no man can point
out his grave.
six bullets saved and a spy un-
der groundr laughed the diggers as
they returned to their campfires.
Who knows? Who will ever
know? The drumhead court-mar-
tial buries its victims and forgets
that they ever lived. Republic.
NJ. QUAD.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-08-02

JUsT WHAT He WAS THERE
FoR.-As funny a thing as ever
happened in court occurred at
Napoleon, 0hie. before Judge Pot
ter and a jury. A case was on trial
and an outsider seated himself on
one OF the puneheons, at tho far
end of the panel of jurors, there
being no other available seat. When
tho defendants counsel arose to ad-
dress the jury he scanned tie face
Of each very closely. and naturally
his gaze was directed to the furshest
man from him. who didn't happen
to be juror at all. Glaring at
him he began:
F'Gentlcmen Of the jury, want
to know what this man lettering
to the plaintiff in the case) has
come into court for? What ia his
business? What right has he here ?
What is he seeking for? Again
| repeat. gentlemen of the jury
why is he here 20
The countryman imagined that
the question had direct reference to
himself, and when the lawyer paus-
ed to give due weight and emphasis
to the question, he jumped to his
feet and howled
"What am here for, You cross
eyed cock of the walk ? What am
seeking in this here court? I'll
tell you in short order. you weazen
faced old son of u gun. Eve been
here three days awaitin' for my fee
and nary a red can / git. Pay me
my witness fees, sir, and III git ont
Of here immegiately."
This unexpected oration brought
down the house, aud the lawyer
never finished his able argument.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-08-02

VARIETY or CLIMATE IN Aus
TRALLA.-Whst is our idea of the
Australian climate: 1t is most pro-
badly new to US 20 be told-per-
haps we have never even thought OF
it-tbat in the one colony Of New
South Wales, in parts, tho inhabi-
tants experience a winter like Can
ada and summer like Jamaica.
In kiandra, a mining town on the
borderland between New South
Wales and Victoria, there is no
communication with the outside
world for four months in the year,
except by the use of snowshoes.
Snowshoe races are organized, and
TIE man has to use these means of
locomotion.
At the same time in Queensland
the sun viii be pouring down in
oyerpowering strength, drying up
all before him and making water
dearer than wine. To continue the
tale of this diversity of climate, in
Part of Northern Queensland the
rainfall and vegetation are not nm
ike those OF Geylon; in the north
ern rivers of New South Wales cane
brakes flourish, as moist and luxu-
RANT as in Jamaica; in the west of
the same celeny long file of camels
laden With merchandise has become
common object; and in Tasman-
ia, Assam hybrid tea plants grow
side by side with barley, maize or
potatoes. All the Year Round.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-08-02

not, Dase lugTdtc. t near nv
introduction.
(Which these worda violin was
placed in position, I'd the bow
swept hastily over ~ etrings.
hear the sound even low. Such
sad, sweet, weird strai Of music
as / heard fell upon y ears. 1t
was now as the gentle l4llsby of the
evening breezes, husIil< all nature
to rest, and again the <umultuous
roar of the ocean wave threaten
ing destruction each Moment. i
sat spell bound. At let he ceased
and turned his face fuII hpon mine,
faint smile playing Iser his fea.
tures.'
You know me now. Signor Fo-
netti. I am 0rpheus, the god of
music. Thy songs have displeased
me. Thy tongue is henceforth
dumb. But see, instead / bring
thee an instrument worth its weight
in gold. 1t is genuine Cremona.
1t is yours henceforth.
Like a slave / obeyed his dicta-
ton. My senses were numbed, my
brain confused. Passively | obeyed
the command to place the violin
under my chin; mechanically drew
the bow back and forth over the
strings, and, strange to relate, sweet
music was the result. This strange
creature laughed with great glee
and applauded heartily all the
while
'The skill is thine; use it well.
Keep secret our meeting, for its
revelation will rob you Of your pow.
er.'
with this he disappeared. /
arose and discovered it was morn
ing. | tried my voice; too truly
had my strange visitor spoken. l
could not sing. / appeared that
evening in new role and have since
enjoyed great popularity as per-
former on the violin. For the first
time l have revealed what occurred
on that night, and lam prepared
for the worst
"A strange story Signor,' said
as he finished, but in my heart /
must confess doubted its truth.
We separated shortly, the Signor
to mis- hotel, myself to my home.
The following evening 1 was one
of the great audience assembled to
hear the performance of Signor
Fonetti. He took his place upon
the stage, smiling confidently. The
orchestra played short prelude,
the Signor's Dow fell upon the
strings. Snap!-ths strings of his
famous Cremona had broken. An
other violin was handed him from
the wings; the uplifted bow descend
ed, and the strings of the second
violin were as the first. The Sig
nor turned deathly pale, bowed to
the audience then withdrew. i
fancied | saw at his side the tall
form he had described in his story,
with a mocking smile upon his face,
and then only, did realize the
truth of the sIgnor's strange story
OF the previous night.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-08-02

AN ANECDoTE or ARTEMus
WARD.-Artemus Ward compan.
ions were n band of brilliant young
Bohemians, for whose kind the me-.
tropolis now contains no room.
They were the last of their kind,
and most of them lived but brief
lives. They produced much that
was brilliant, but nothing that last
ed. Artemus alone won enduring
fame. The others were writers.
actors and ministrels. The broth
ers Dan and Neil Bryant were en-
inent members of the clan, together
with Charles Dawson Shanly and
a shining cluster of young men
about town.
One of the latter, who lived to
become staid merchant. used to
relate with glee how, on leayingthe
little theatre in Twenty-third Street
late one evening in company with
Artemus, Shanly and Neil Bryant,
the trio broke out in joyous carol.
The song was interrupted by one of
the then despised metropolitan
policemen, who roughly ordered
them to stop the noise. At this
rude interruption Artemus stopped
his song, and turning. threw him.
self upon the broad bosom Of the
astonished policeman, and gave way
to a gush of passionate tears. His
friend endeavoreG to calm him, and
the embarrassed officer, half choked
by his warm embrace, begged him
to desist, which he did, with the
declaration that 'the metropolitan
policeman is the noblest work of
God This sentiment secured es-
cape and a continuance of the song.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-08-02
LUM BER.

R. rnrm H. q,
wiik constantly =
Boards Scaniing, Weather Boarding, Flooring Palines
Dressed Boards hing Doors, Sash: -e.
Also. Lahs.I lime and viii sell
for nj rom will
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-08-02
Saint Maru's Beacon.
JOB PRINTING,
sucH As
nANDBILLS,
CLRCU1ARS,
BLANKS.
BILL HEADS.
KxcUrKD WITH SEArSEss AND DISPATCH.

Parties having Real or Personal Prop.
erty for sale can obtain descriptive hand
bills neatly executed and at City Prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17
A Waste of Water.

In onr columns today there ap- pears notice signed by the Receiver of the Pine Bluff Water, Gas X Flee tric Light Company requesting all consumers of water to avoid any waste of the precious liquid because of the long continued drought which materially decreases the available supply of water. We are informed by Mir. F. G. Bridges, attorney for the company, that a million gallons per day is consumed in this town, which is larger per capita than that of any other city this size in the country, except in manufacturing towns. During this dry weather the river is low and water is exceedingly hard to get. and if water consumers want water they should be careful to avoid waste. On account of the fire night before last we have had no wa,er until this morning. W hich is an evidence of the necessity of econ omy on the part of water consum- CTS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17
Pine Bluff. Arkansas.

Situated on Arkansas river, head
 of low water navigation, forty-two
 miles southeast of the capital of the
 State. Has 1S.000 population, an in crease of 5000 since 1890 and l3,000
 since 1880. Supported by the finest
 agricultural country in the State.
 Has three railroads in opera ton,
 others in contemplation and has two
 steamboat lines. It is the best cot
 ton market in the State, handling
 100000 bales annually. Has electric light company, gas works. water
 works, telephone exchange, cotton compress, oil mill, ice factory, machine shops, foHndries. saw mills, grist mills, blaming mills, slave mills and lumber factories. Has nine miles street railroad. St Louis Southwestern railway shops, en- ploying ,0N0 skilled mechanics. with q monthly payroll of $60,000 Lum- Der interests, largest in the State, rivaling; thirteen churches, splendid system of free schools, employing twenty-nine teachers, with annual school fund of $20,00O; seat of the State Colored Normal College, Jordan's Academy for boys, Annun- citation (Catholic) Academy for boys and girls, two daily and three weekly newspapers, ample banking and insurance capital, Bureau of Im- county exposition, Cot ton Exchange and Board of Trade, either of which will gladly furnish any information desired. Come to Pine Bluff, the livliest and healthiest city in the State. Death rate, l4.50 per LOGO. tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

A number of small hoys in atten- dance up"a She High School have n practice C. Jumping on and off ofcars as they pass up and down Sixth ave nue. This is a very dangerous prac- tice, and We would warn parents against 1t. Only q few days ago Il boy had his arm crushed in that manner, and if the practice is not stopped some one Is liable to get Sc riously hurt. Parents should warn their boys accordingly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Sir Walter Raleigh made u wager with Queen Elizabeth that he could weigh the smoke from his tobacco- pipe. He won by weighing the to- bacco before smoking and the ashes afterwards. In the same way our readers can weigh the value af Ra- mons Tonic Liver Pills by compar~ ing their sallOw cheeks and sunken eyes with the rosy checks and bright eyes which they have as a result of taking this wonderful tonic remedy. Sample doses free at Alton Walkers
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

The Cotton Belt will sell tickets to Texarkana and return at rate of $6 for the round trip on account of the Chrysanthemum Fair to be held at that point November 14 to r. Tickets will be sold November I3 to l7 inclusive. good for return until November Is. B. H. Wilson, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17
Notice.

At a meeting of thesBoard of Direc- tors of the Dilley Foundry Company held November 10, 1894, Mir. F. N. Dil- ley was elected to succeed Mir. A. A. LeI4aurin as Secretary and Treasurer of said company, and Mir. Dilley has now sole and entire management of the said Dilley Foundry Company.
 DILLEY FOUNDRY Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

TIE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. You can always get the best and neatest job printing at the GRAPHIC office. We keep up with the times and have all the newest and latest faces of jeb type. Call on us ortelephone No. 102.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

On account of the meeting of the Trans Mississippi Commercial Con- gress in St. Louis November 26 to 29 inclusive, the Iron Mountain railway will sell tickets for one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be on sale Nov. "A and p and good to return until December 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

In stating that one of the crap ta- bles which were burned Wednesday, was found in Ferd Havis' saloon the GRAPHIC erred. The saloon was that of Jim Havis & M6seby, and Ferd Havis has nothing whatever to do with it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

The Board of Directors of the Y. NJ. C. A. have issued call to Mir. $. A. Kencaide, of Hannibal, Mo-, to take the place of General Secretary of the local organization, recently made vacant by the resignation of Mir. W. W. Loeher. Mir. Keneaide is experienced in his line of business and comes highly recommended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Messrs James W. Saunders, George Rogers, Ed Schober and Dr. D. $. Mills spent yesterday in Little Rock where they were called as witnesses before the Federal court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

The Cotton Belt now has on sale winter tourist tickets to points in Texas, New Mexico and Old Mexico at greatly reduced rates. Tickets are sold any date between now and April 30, good for continuous pas sage iii each direction. and until May 3l forretnrn. Forfurtherpartieul apply to the undersigned.
 E. II. WILSON, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17
NJ. Parse < Co. Manufaeturlng Jewellers

Have you been down to see the fine imported china and cut glass which we shaye just received from New York; Come and see the goods. You will not be asked to buy. All goods are marked i'll plain figures and at extremely low prices suited to the hard times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Have you tried Plantation Liver Pills for habitual constipation? They are perfectly splendid and sure cure. Sold by McCammon X Son, Pine Bluff Ark. ]. NJ. Barrett, Sherrill. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17
Twenty three hours to Chicago

The Cotton Belt train No. 4leaving her at i:I0 a. m. Arrives at Cairo at 1:30 p. m. Making connection with Illinois Central fast mail train arriving at St. Louis at 6:45 D. m and Chicago at l2:20 Il. m. Remem- Der this train has free reclining Chair Car. B. H. Wilson Agt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

On account of the Texas Cotton Palace held at Waco, Tex, the Cot ton Belt will sell tickets on Novem- Der 6, 13, 20 and 2, at one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be good to return until December s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

The Iron Mountain will sell tickets to Hot Springs, the occasion being the twelfth annual meeting of the Mississippi Valley Medical Assocla- ton, on November IS. 19 and 20, good to November 30, for one fare for the round trip. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

h the case of Mrs. ". T. Haizlip against Rosenberg X Miller. which was tried In the Jefferson circuit court yesterday, judgment was ren- dered for the defendants for $103S0.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Woman, why lose your freshness and beauty through chills, bilious ness and general debility? Try Plan .ation Chill Cure. Sold by Mc( am- Enn X Son. Pine Bluff, Ark; ]. M
 Barrett. Sherrill. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Mrs. W. w. Ware has returned home from Dallas, Tex, accompanied by her sisters, Mrs. ". NJ. Taggart and Miss Iucie Carter, both of that citv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17
Good Ka,lroat Connectlops.

Train No. 4 via Cotton Belt Route, now makes close connection Ut Cairo, with fast mail trains Nos. and 2, via Illinois Central K. R., for points on the St. Louis, Chicago < New Orleans divisions. 5. H. Wilson, 5
 Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

We announce the following special reduction in prices:
 Gulf lumber at $3 to 80 per NJ.
 No. l dimension lumber, s7 .50 per M. 23u BLUFF CIT,. LUMBER Ce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17
k your life worth 30 centse

Dumb Chill! Ague!! Conjestive Chilli! Deathll!l This is the evolu- tion of your chilly sensation. Plan- tation Chill Cure will cure you. Sold by Mccammon X Son, Pine Bluff, Ark; J. NJ. Barrett. Sherrill, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

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- Till. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Just received car of tomatoes, corn and other canned goods, which we will sell at rock bolton prices. 10 1ldtf l.. l.. GOLDSMITH X Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Just received fresh Weiner and Garlic sausage; brick, Swiss and Lim- burger cheese at l.. E. Goldsmith X Co.'S. 10 II dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17
pr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
 Worlds Pair Highest Award.

The ease of Jere Haralson. of this city, charged with pension frauds, was on yesterday posponed in the Federal court to December 6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

A reputable merchant cannot af- ford to urge and guarantee worth less article. Plantation Chill Cure is sold and guaranteed by McCammon X Son, Pine Bluff, Ark; J. NJ. Bar rett, Sherrill, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

When you feel tired, lazy ,and gen. erally no account, cleanse your blood with Plantation Sarsaparilla and lodide Potash. and start your liver with Plantation Pills. Sold by McCammon X Son, Pine Bluff, Ark; J. NJ. Barrett, Sherrill. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

A car load of Oregon potatoes, the finest grown, at l.. E. Goldsmith X Co.'S. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Mir. J. N. Wheeler, merchant at Warren, Ark, spent last night in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Mir. w. M. Price, of Stuttgart, registered at the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Mr. Bruce Streett. brother of Mr. Garland streett, Of Chicot county, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Egg kisses, the finest in the world, at the Paramore Bakery and Cafe.
 l1-5dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

The fire alarm was turned in about 4:30 o'clock yesterday caused by burning sage in a vacant lot belong ing to F. O'Sullivan. opposite the Ward school The ge-grass was ignited by two school boys.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Mr. Jeff Hicks left this morning on business trip for points in Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Go to Womack & Co, for bargains n four. I0-25 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Mir. ]. W. Hutchings, of St. Fran cis, Ark, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Stop at Gleason's Hotel. Littl, Rock. if
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Mir. ]. k. Thornton, of f,Clarendon, was in the city last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Plantation SarsapariIla and Iodide Potash is simply wonderful in it's ef- fects, a.. small size only 5G cents. Sold by McCammon & Son, Pine Bluff, Ark; J. NJ. Barrett, Sherrill, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Plantation Diarrhea Mixture gives certain relief Every bottle guaran- teed. Try it. Sold by McCammon & Son, Pine Bluff. Ark, J. NJ. Bar rett, Sherrill. Ark,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

The case of Sam Palm, colored, charged with murder in the first de gree, has been set for December 10.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Fresh lemon and hoarhound drops at the Paramore Bakery and Cafe.
 1I-k1tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Cocoanut morangues at the Para more Bakery and Chic. 2l-5dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

At the Paramore Bakery and Cafe an excellent cup of fresh coffee, and so cheap-hard times. 11-5dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Fresh oysters, finest in the city. at l.. k. Goldsmith's. l031tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17
Notice to Water Consumers.

Owing to the long continued drought and the consequent decrease in available water supply, the con sumers of the water company are earnestly requested to prevent and avoid any waste of water.
 While there is sufficient water for all legitimate and necessary uses, n continuation of the present wastcful use of water may result i'll the inabil- ity of the company to supply water for ac .ual needs.
 JAMES NJ. GIFFoRD,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

0. K. Womack & O., is the cheap est place to buy flour. 1925 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

If you have a House for Rent, or have anything for Sale advertise 1t in this Column.
 Rates; } lines. one week, 9 cents, CASH IN ADVANCE.
 If charged, will be charged at the regular local rate of cents Il line each insertion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

You don't know how potato should taste until you eat one of those Oregon potatoes at l.. E. Gold smith & Co.'S. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Receiver of Pine Bluff Gas, Water { Electric Light Company II l6d5t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

L,oR sALF.-High class magic lantern, II with seventy-five views. A bargain. Ad- dress D, this office, at once. 166t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

PINE BLUFF. ARK. NOV. IT. 1894
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

VXTANTED-Ay yonng white girl to assist in
 w care of child and about house. Apply to 402 East Sixth avenue. 146t
 IrOR RENT large two-story eight-roomed II honse with plenty of porch room and good lawn; good location and fine well of water. Located on sixth avenue near the Catholic Church. Apply to A., this office. tf CORD WOOD For sale. pine or oak. Low C prices on large ortlers.z Address II, care of this office. 8sHf If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-17

Lillian Atkinson. Weodie Johnson Minnie Reane. Annye Holland, Maggie Louthan, Oc. tavia Boone. Bessie Mills, Emma McCreary Emma and Julia White.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-26
SEAI.SkfSS.
The Commercial Company Claim,
to Have Sustained Severe Los ses.

The Commercial Company Claim,
to Have Sustained Severe Losses.
WAsHIyGToy, April 25.-Secretary
Carlisle has fixed Monday as the time
when he will give hearing to j. G.
Carter, OF New York, counsel for the
North American Commercial company,
on several questions now pending re-
garding the Behring sea matters. One
OF the questions to be argued is the la
biIity of the government for losses sus-
tanned by the company by reason OF the
scaling down Of the number Of skins
that might be taken under the existing
contract. This contract authorized the
taking of 10000 skins yearly. but since
the complications arose with the British
government over the question Of pelagic
scaling this number has been reduced
from year TO year until last year, when
the maximum number was fixed az $3.50.
The company. by reason of this arbi-
trary action Of the government. claims
to have been damaged to the amount OF
about si0O.OGO. Another question TO be
discussed Will be the EunUer Of skins
which may be taken during the coming
season. IL is understood that tile com
pany's feet will leave San Francisco
for the seal islands on May Island hence
il is probable that all of the questions
viii have been settled before that time.