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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-03-06
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 The bfidesmen, who were Messrs. Nose Miller, Lee Summerfield. fSt Eonis1, Ed. Wertheimer, VIII Kaus- man, Joe Meyer and. Willie Miller wore the regulation evening dress suits, with white. boutton- nieres. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the handsome home of the par ents of the bride where reception was rendered their friends from 1 until ; o'clock p. m. At 4:45 this afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Isaaes will leave for St. Louis, in which city they will in future reside,
 The wedding was one of the han piest as well as prettiest that has taken place i'll Pine Bluff in years. and the numerous and costly pres ents received by the bride and groom was only q slight indication of the popularity and esteem In which they are held by our people.
 The bride is q beautiful daughter of MT and Mrs. Gabe Meyer, who are among our oldest and and fore most citizens. She is q highly edu- cated lady and has place in Pine Bluff society that cannot soon be filled, for her winning grace, charm ing manners has endeared, her to everyone in Pine Bluff where she has lived since a child
 The groom is a rising young bus mess man of St Louis; and it is said, is deserving of the prize he has won. zF55
 TIE GRAPHIC tenders them it's very best wishes for q happy and Joyous future. Y
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BECAME A LAW.
Senator Adams Succeeds in Securing the
 Passage of House Bnl No. BAT.

LITTLE Rock, March 6 6.-special- In the Senate this morning Senator Adams succeeded in securing the passage of House bill No. 347, regu- lating the proceedings in pleading and practice in the Jefferson Cham cery court. The Judiciary commit tee failed to make report upon the bill, but by unanimous consent, it was brought before the Senate by MT. Adams, placed onits third read ing and passed.
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four rows of brass buttons and fifteen or twenty yards of gold lace. Our shoulders are not burdened with afgreat, glaring excrescenee, looking like mop, neither have we any showy swallow-tail oyer-burdened with lace and buttons Tapping incur rear.
 Our uniform, beau tiful in it's very simplicity is indicative of thepurpose of our Order, containing the three most common and substantial eolors the black, the white the red; it indi- cates that the mission of the Uniform rank is one of utility and benefit.
 Patriotism is the foundation upon which the glorious edifiee ofPythian- ism is erected and this principle is fully carried out in the practice of the Uniform Rank, as is evidenced by the conformation of our tactics with those of the United States Army and by the fact that programs of prize drills never contain any fancy or dis play movements, but recognize only such movements as are of practical utility in the field
 1t is the purpose of the Uniform Rank to train our young men in mil itary principles so that when called upon they may he prepared to battle intelligently and to some purpose in defense of their native land.
 The necessity of this is shown by the events of the civil war. Before the war there were very few military organizations in the North, while in the South scarcely hamlet but had it's company of Rifles, Tigers Cane breakers and what not. Gonse- quently for the first two years of the war the trained Southern forces were almost continually successful.
 There has occurred to me an ale gorical interpretation of the colors of our uniform and 1t is this, that they have reference to three of the eardi- nal virtues, Honor, Purity and Truth, two of which form the motto of our order. As black, substantial and lasting is the basis and founda- tion color of our uniform, so is Truth, which Is mighty and willpre- vail, at the base of our order to up- hold and snstain 1t, while the next in order represents that Purity which should pervade our sentiments while placed in the most conspicuous posi- ton, relieving the pIainness of the one and enhancing the brightness Of the other is the red, Of Honor, thus teaching us that while founding on Truth and building in Purity we should ever adorn with Honor. In conclusion, Sir Knights, let us re- solve to work earnestly and untir- ingly for the success of our Division. We have advanced too far to halt or go back, let the inspiring word for ward be inscribed upon our banner. The Knights of Pythias of Pine Bluff have too fair q reputation, too good a name, are too we'll known abroad for their work in the cause Of Pyth- ianism to permit any undertaking of theirs so be branded with the stigma of failure.
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TILL DEATH DO US PART.
A Lovely and Happy Wedding at the Tenn
 pie st High Noon.


 Promptly at high noon today, at the Jewish Temple, Miss May Never and Mir. B. Frank Isaacs were united in the holy bonds of wedlock, Rabbi Becker, officiating.
 Long before the time set for the ceremony the Temple was filled to overfiowing with relatives and friends of the contracting parties, who awaited their arrival with eagerness.
 The guests received the first inti- nation of the bridal party by hear Ing the sweet notes of Mendelsshon's wedding march played by Mrs. Maggie Hill, the eaccomplised organist Of tile Temple, and a second later the bridal party slowly marched up the aisle to the ehancel railings, the bride leaning upon the arm of her father. The groom was accom- panied by Mrs. Meyer and preceded by the bridesmaids and bridesmen. Immediately following the bride and and groom came the maid of honor, Miss Gorinne Meyer, sister of the bride.
 The bridesmaids took positions to the left of the altar and the brides men to the right The bride and groom stood directly in front of the altar with the maid of honor in the rear of them, and Mir. and Mrs Meyer on either side slightly in the rear Rabbi Becker, then in accord ance with the Jewish rituals, in most impressive manner, by the power in him vested, made them man and wife.
 After the benediction the bridal party marched from the church Tn reverse order from the manner of entering. Just after the benedietion had been pronounced, Mrs sam Franklin, in her gleriously rich and harmonious voice, which blended admirably With the sweet notes of oA k3tSAA8 =totbAtS Ai'91 .A18NAJ "Call me Thine Own" which was truly appropriate and grandly exc cuted.
 The bride was gowned In a mag niticent white duchess satin, trim med in chiffon and pearl. She carried in her hand q moire prayer book.
 The groom wore the regulation dress suit, with white boutonniere.
 Miss Meyer, the maid of honor, was costumed in an exquisite white or gandie and carried in her hand a large bouquet of white tulips The five bridesmaids, who were Misses Florence Isaacs, of St. Louis, Mamie Meyer, Beatrice Wertheimer, Ruth Dreyfus and Blanche Bluthen- thai, were gowned alike in the lovli- est yellow organdie, with large leg horn hats to match, and carried in
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Ooal Mlne Operators oonfer.

DEs MONIES, la March S.@The leading coal mine operators of the State are holding an important con- ference here today. The object of the gathering is to come to an agree ment upon prices for coal which have been badly cut during the past few months. The meeting is also ex- Deeted to fix scale of wages for mining.
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GENUINE INDIA CHUTNEY,

The most delicious Condinent made. Also full line of Swiss, Limburger, Edam, Pineapple and Cream Cheese just received by
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-03-06
NOnuTNHI IT NO41411SO IN H.
There is No sman-Pox in Pine Bluff.

A rumor was current upon the streets of Pine Bluff this morning that there was a case of smallpox in the city. 1t was said that a ne- gro holding a health certificate from Hot Springs, had arrived here day before yesterday and that he was broken out with smallpox, in the house ef Belle Sampson, who lives on West Second avenue. Dr. Smart was sent out to investigate the mat ter and he found the man. He was from Little Rock and was not sick, :, but had started the report that he was sick, and from Hot Springs, merely tOrun a rival from the home of his mistress,
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PLAY BALL.
A Good Club Being Formed in this Cit

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 Last evening a meeting was held by the lovers of the National game basc-ball-in this city for the purpose of organizing a first-class team, Those present were very enthusias- tic. The old Pine Bluff baseball club of last season was reorganized with the following officers: Will Owen, Captain; W. A. Leach, Manager; ". A. Lee, Secretary and Treasurer. The club colors will be gray with black trimmings.
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For Police Judge.

Elsewhere in this issue will be seen a card from Judge W. D. Johnson, announcing himself candidate for Police Judge.
 Judge Johnson is lawyer of abll- ity, and man in every way quallied to fill the important office which his friends have urged him to become a candidate for, and if he is elected, he will disc harge the duties of the ofhce reasonably and impartially; He IS known to all of our people, having served with ability as County Judge, and they know him to be good law abiding citizen, and that the best interests of Pine Bluff will be sub served if such a man as he IS, is elected to the office of Police Judge Consider well what you do when you east a vote for a candidate for this office. It is most important one, and should be filled only by compe- tent, trustworthy, reputable citizen.
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Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
 Forty Years the Standard.
 Refugees From Hot Springs.

Yesterday Chief of Police A. E. Peterson received q message warning him to look out for four-horse wagon containing three men who were from Hot Springs. Chief Peter son mounted his horse and went out to the city limits and awaited the arrival of the wagon. When it came he refused to allow it to enter the city, and accompanied 1t two miles out on the Little Rock road.
 Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
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Mayor D. c. Bell and Mir. Jeff Hicks left for Camden last night to make preparations for the performance to be given by the Elks' Minstrel Aggre- gation, of Pine Bluff, in that city.
The Globe-republican., 1895-12-19

bark! Some one has entered the gate.
It is--it is our son William! A mothers
instinct is never wrong. Yes-I recog-
MIC his footsteps. Oh. we shall have a
real merry Christmas once morev'
And Mrs. Ulogue. trembling like an
aspen, sprang from her seat and quickly
opened the door. A rough-bearded
seedy-looking man stood on the thresh-
old.
"Oh, William, my son." cried Mrs.
Ulogue, throwing her arms around the
stranger and almost dragging him into
the house, you have come home at last.
I knew you would. This is indeed
merry Christmas"
'Scuse me, ma'am," returned the
stranger. struggling to free himself
from the affectionate embrace of the
woman. me names not William. an
I ain't nobody's son. My parents passed
in their checks afore had time to get
On speakin' terms with 'em, an I'm a
wanderin' horphan.
me names Henry Tennyson Naggs,
but me pards call me Skinny the
Tramp fer short. But I sees how
you've got vacant cheer at the festive
board, an 1 don't mind bein' your son
pro tenn, as the Latin sharps SEE, spe-
cially as left home without dinin'."
Here, Tige" called Silas. opening a
door leading into the kitchen; and as
dog as large as newborn calf sprang
into the room, Skinny the Tramp made
a hasty exit. AS he passed through the
yard he absent-mindedly picked up a
new Ratchet, which he sold at the next
village for the price of five beers.
after all.
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Tabby's Christmas.

1t was early Christmas morning, and
the streets were empty. A boy with a
big turkey knocked at the kitchen door
Of a large, pleasant house. and while
he was talking with the cook, cold,
homeless little Tabby Tiptoes slipped in
between his heels so softly that nobody
saw her. Good" she thought. Nov
C.an get warm"'
She patted lightly upstairs on her lit
tie velvet paws, and found herself in a
snug and cozy room. A bright fire
snapped in the CRATE, and beside it hung
a small stocking. crammed full from
top to toe.
Tabby was so pleased with her warm
quarters that she turned a somersault
on the soft rug. Then she played that
the toe of the stocking was a mouse.
She caught it with her sharp claws, and
gave it little pull.
But the stocking was overloaded al
ready, and down it came on the hearth.
The checkers and dominoes and sugar.
plums rolled to every-side.
Poor Tabby just had time to hide in
the empty stocking before Neddy
rushed into the room.
"Why. mamma" he called, Santa
Claus must have dropped my stocking"
Then he put his hand into it. "A live
kittenw he shouted again. "Oh. how
did Santa Claus know! That was Just
what I wanted!"
And indeed, Of all his pretty presents.
Neddy liked little pussy best.
The Globe-republican., 1895-12-19

With its glossy, dark leaves and bright,
red berries, it is an attractive decora-
ton for the house.
The Jews used to decorate at their
Feast of Tabernacles with evergreens
and flowers.
The laurel was used at the earliest
times of the Romans as a decoration for
all joyful occasions, and is significant
Of peace and victory.
In some places it is customary to
throw branches of laurel on the Christ
mas fire and watch for omens while the
leaves curl and crackle in the heat and
flame.
The evergreen tree is a symbol used
as the Revival of Nature. which as
Economically signifies the return Of the
Sun. Hung with lights and offerings.
the tree has for centuries been one of
the principal characteristics Of Christ
mastide.
The Globe-republican., 1895-12-19
The Tramp's Christmas.

"Silas," said Mrs. Ulogue, wiping her
tear-dimmed eye with the corner of her
Bingham apron, this is the anniversary
Of the day our son William disappeared
from home after you reprimanded him
for staying out late O. nights playing
pool or something"
"Yes," assented her husband, sharp
ening the carver preparatory to dis
secting a nicely Drowned turkey. ut is
exactly ten years since he went away.
and without just cause, too"
But don't you think you were a
little hard on him, Silas? 1t was only
3 o'clock in the morning when he came
home, and boys will be boys"
He made a mistake in goin' away"
replied Silas. clipping Oh a wing: IAN
I guess no one knows that better than
william by this time"
Maybe 80, but had strange dream
about our absent boy last night, and
something tells me that he II coming
home, like the prodigal son. and I have
Put IN extra plate ON the table. ct the
place where he always 49,. But
The Globe-republican., 1895-12-19
XMAS DECORATIONS.
We Have Copied the Customs OF Non
Christiau Countries

We HAVE Copied the Customs Of Non
Christian Countries.
Among the votaries Of the early
Druids there was q superstition that
the houses should be decorated with
evergreens in December, in order that
the Sylvan spirits might enter them
and thus be kept free from the blast
Of the cold North wind and the frost.
until a milder season renew the foliage
of their usual haunts. The Christmas
tree is really from Egypt, where the
palm tree puts forth a branch every
month. and where spray of this tree
with twelve shoots on it, was used in
Egypt at the time of the Winter SOL
stice, as a symbol of the year COM
pleted.
Who does not know the poem be-
ginning
The mistletoe hung in the castle hall,
The holly branch shone on the old oak
wall.
Years ago over every mans door in
England hung sprig of mistletoe at
this season. There still hovers a mys-
tic charm about the mistletoe. and
many girl now, with thrill of ex-
pectancy, places a branch of it under
the chandelier or over the door. Ac-
cording to former belief, when a
girl is caught and kissed under a
mistlet0e berry must be picked OF
with each kiss, and when the berries
have all been plucked the privilege
ceases.
Among the ancient Britons the
mistletoe that grows on the oak tree
was the kind held in favor. Because Of
it's heather origin it is not used often
in church decorations, fact which is
referred to by Washington Irving in his
"Bracebridge Hail." where he has the
learned parson rebuke the unlearned
clerk for this very thing.
In Germany and Scandinavia the
holly or holy tree is called Christ's
thorn, because it puts forth its berries
at Christmas time, and therefore is es-
pecially fitted for church decorations.
The Globe-republican., 1895-12-19

A custom at one time prevalent is
England, and still observed in some of
the northern districts of the old coun-
try, is that of placing an immense log
of wood-sOmetimes the root of q great
tree-in the wide chimney-place. This
log is often called the yule log, and 1t
was on Christmas Eve that 1t was put
on the wide hearth. Around it would
gather the entire family. and its en-
trance was the occasion of a great deal
of ceremony. There was music and re-
joicing, while the one authorized to
light it was obliged to have clean
hands.
It was always lighted with brand
left over from the log of the previous
year, which had been carefully pre-
served for the purpose. A poet sings Of
it in this way:
With the last yeere's brand
Light the new block, and
For good success in his spending,
On your psaltries play.
That sweet luck may
Come while the log Is tending.
The Yule log was supposed to be a
protection against evil spirits, and It
was considered a bad omen II the fire
went out before the evening was over.
Tho family and guests used to seat
themselves In front Of the brightly
burning fire. and many story and mer.
ry jest went round the happy group.
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great and joyful a festival as Christ
mas, 1t showed. she added, lamentable
lack Of religious feeling to prefer such
. request. She pointed out that pow
erty, sickness and death were sent by
God himself, and that the true Chris
tan should submit to them, not merely
without a murmur, but joyfully, kissing
the rod in remembrance of the gracious
declaration, "As many as love I re-
buke and chasten." She offered to
call on thu following day for the pur-
pose Of exhorting Greta to submit to
the will of God with entire resignation.
The mother had now lost all hope,
and was returning to her home in
still more responding frame of mind
than that in which she had quilted it.
She walked on as in dream, scarcely
noticing the fast falling snow. while
longing with an intensity bordering on
agony that she might have been able
to procure even a few common flowers
for her Greta. But none were to be
found. Even the snowdrops hid them
selves in the bosom of the earth, and no
primrose nor violet would be seen for
months. Thus sorrowfully musing,
she continued her walk. and in a few
minutes would have reached her mis-
cradle home, when by the light of her
lantern she saw a few green leaves
peeping from the foot of a hedge which
enclosed a garden in the neighborhood.
STOPPING down. she scraped away the
snow with her hand. Yes, there were
leaves, large and lustrous, under which
she found a few green blossoms, some
full blown, others in bud, but all pale,
small and without color, perfume or
beauty.
"Ahw though she, "as there were no
roses to be procured, these little flowers
have been sent that my child may be
spared the pain Of knowing that there
are hearts SO cold and hard that no
woes of others can soften them, and
who care for no sorrows except their
own"
As she hastened onward, the deep
toned bell struck the hour Of midnight
and the joyous Christmas chimes broke
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The Christmas Tree.
Only star! a shining star!
More glorious than our planets are.
But watched by wistful eyes and bright.
And longing hearts. that wondrous
night
Only a Manager. shadow-thronged,
That to some public inn belonged.
Where sweet breathed cattle quietly
For midnight slumber bent the knee.
Only the light of tapers small,
That on two tender faces fall,
Two tender faces-one divine
That still through all the centuries
shine
From palace walls, from thrones of
gold,
From churches, shrines. cathedrals old,
Where the grand masters of their art
Wrought faithfully with hand and
heart.
Only babe! in whose small hand
Is seen no sceptre of command.
But at whose name, with Freedoms
sword,
Move the great armies of the Lord.
Only cross! but oh. what light
Shines from Gods throne on Calvary's
height!
His birth, His, life, the angels see.
Written on every Christmas tree.
M. A DeniSon.
The Globe-republican., 1895-12-19

IN her ear. Kneeling reverently on the
snowy ground, the mothers heart went
up in gratitude, and she prayed the ALL
Merciful One to look with plying eyes
on her sweet and cherished Greta.
pressing the humble flowers to her
bosom. In another moment, she had
risen and passed onward with her
treasure.
As she drew back the curtain to offer
the dark leaves and little green bios
SONS to her darling. she made discov-
cry which startled her. They had
given place to large, exquisite white
blooms tinged with delicate pink.
Roses! roses-' cried Greta, %.
mother, who gave them to you?"
1T was Christmas present" replied
the astonished mother.
At the sight Of these lovely Christmas
roses, the dying girl bowed her head.
and softly kissed each precious bios
som. Then she fell hack on her pillow
with sigh. The light that was never
on land or sea" came into the beauti-
full blue eyes, and her lips half-opened
with a radiant smile. The prophecy Of
the doctor was fulfilled. The roses had
appeared. and her sufferings were
ended. Her pure young spirit had
passed upward in one ecstatic burst Of
love and thanksgiving.
Since that time Qong ago. the plant
which grows under the hedges, beneath
the SHOWS of winter. has continued to
produce beautiful white blossoms and
retained the name of The Christmas
Rose" which was given to it by the
GOOD women Of Tromsoe.
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MefrY ChFiatmAa.

Christmas ought to be the merriest
day of the year. From the busy man to
the little child, let the cheerful greet
ing, Merry Christmas" ring out gladly
to all. Christmas is the time when,
after weeks Of expectancy, Santa Claus
appears to the dear children. The time
has come for the hanging up Of stock
ings. and many bright eyes will look
on Christmas morn up the chimney for
a glimpse Of Santa Claus ''and his eight
tiny reindeer" The days will come
when belief in the beautiful myth of
Santa Claus will disappear, but let It
last so long as it can and gladden. the
hearts of happy childhood.
The Globe-republican., 1895-12-19
The Fate Of . Gift.

On Christmas morning gave her,
With q reckless impulse. my heart
The gift had . loving SAVIOR.
And she took It in kindly part.
But It was . present and. therefore,
I'm afraid It lies on the shelf:
Il Was something she didn't care foe.
And sapething I wanted myself