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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
An Act of HerOism.

This morning, by chance, q GRAPHIC reporter learned of an act of herOism that is deserving of mention. On Monday last while the hose-cart was being driven rapidly down the street in rasponce to the alarm of fire at the residence of Mrs. NJ. l.. Bell, the child of Mr. E. w. Bocage got in the way of the flying vehicle and would have been for Mr. H. T. Crider, a we'll known citizen of this place, who saw the danger the little one was in. With a clear head and a brave heart, he dashed in front of the horses, seizing the little one and pulled him from almost under the wheeles of the hose-cart, which in 8 second more would have crushed him to death. There were several other men who saw the danger of the child, and who stood nearer by then did Mr. Crider, but it seemed that they were paral- ized with fright, and could not go to the rescue of the helpless little one. 1t YVES this same brave man who about two years ago saved the little son of County Clerk Frank B. Elan ders from a horrible death under the wheels of locomotive on the Cotton Belt road in this city To say that MT. and Mrs. Bocage and Mir. and Mrs. Flanders will always remember with gratitude the act of MT. Crider will be to express stheirsentimentsb but mildly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
THE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
The Annual Meeting. at Which Much
 Business Was Transacted

The annual meeting of the Jeffer- son County Medical Association was held last evening. The meeting was held for the purpose of electing off ceIs for the ensuing year and dele gates to the State Medical Associa- tiOn, which meets in Little Rock May 1st, and to transact such other business as might come before the body.
 The following officers were elected: Dr. J. w. Withers, president; Dr. II. E. Williams, yiee-president; Dr. J. II. Smart, secretary; Dr. A. C. Jordan, trearnrcr; Dr. Amos W. Troupe, librarian
 The delegates elected to represent the Jefferson County Medical Ass0ci. ation at the State Convention were: Drs. Orto, Troupe, Loving, Mills, Withers and smart; the alternates are: Drs. Pendleton and Watt.
 Dr. z. Qrto and Dr. J. H. Smart were elected delegates to the Ma tional Medical Association which is to meet in Boston this summer. Drs. Mills and Loving are the alternates. For several years past the Associa-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05

The good people of Pine Bluff have at last learned that the so-called ex-Priest J. ". Hicks is nothing more than an agitator, who is trav- cling over the country raising dis cord and creating strife. Today the gentlemen who signed his bond to keep him out of prison, when he was first arrested on the charge of slam der, asked to withdraw from the bond and Hicks was at once placed in the custody of the Sheriff for safe keeping until the Grand Jury had given his case a thorough sitting. A GRAPHIC reporter has it from good authority that the Grand Jury has already found three true bills against Hicks; one charging him with slan- der, one for disturbing lhe peace, and the other for profane language. As we go to press the agitator is before that honorable body telling it his woes and tribulatiOns, but there is little hope for him, and ere the sun sinks behind the Western clouds, he will he confined in q prison cell, there to await until he is brought into court, where he will be given ample opportunity to prove the outrageous charges that he has made against the Catholic religion and the good people who are mem- bers of that church. Should he fail to do this, he will, doub btless, be given sentence commensurate with his heinous crime by jury of his peers.
 Today in answer to q telegram asking if J. w. Hicks had ever served a term in the penitentiary in Illinois, Prosecuting attorney $. c. Martin received the following reply:
 To Hon. S. C. Martin, Prosecuting Attorney:
 J. w. Hicks, claiming to he an ex- priest, served two years term in Southern Illinois penitentiary for forgery. HARyIE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
COLLEGE BOYS
.Nest in Annual Convention and Listen to Republican Wisdom from Men
 of National Prominence.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April D. The spacious auditorium of the Lin coln Club was crowded to suffoca= ton today at the opening of the Fourth Annual Convention of the American Republican College League All the principal universities and similar institutions of learning are represented by bright young men, and the convention is the largest since the League was brought into existence at Ann Arbor in 1892. Prominent among the Republicans of National note, who are here to speak words of party wisdom to the young men of the colleges, are w.
 W. Tracey, President of the National Republican League, Senator Julius Ceser Burrows, ex-Senater James Patton, ex-Senator Warren Miller, J. Stout Fassett. Gen. Russell A. Alger, and Gen. s. A. Clarkson, of Iowa. President Theodore Cox, of the University of the City of New York, called the convention to order and Congressman William Elden Smith and ex-Senator Patton de livered addresses of welcome. In his annual address, President Cox laid stress upon the fact that the League was accomplishing a great work in counteraeting the free-trade propaganda of numerous professors in leading colleges. In four years heAsaid, it had become an influential and important factor in American politics, and it was destined to be still more influential in the future. This afternoon reports will be pre- sented by Treasurer Hurlburd, of the University of Pennsylvania, and Secretary White, of Cornell College. Tonight there will be banquet at Lockerby Hall, with covers for five hundred and seats for l,5O0 more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
Smith & Robinson
Efforts are Being Made to Release Mrs.
 MaybrIck

Efforts are Being Made to Release Mrs.
 Maybrick.
 LONDON, April 5.-The friends and supporters of the movement for the pardon of Mrs. May have received considerable encourage ment by the action of the Home Sec retary in granting free pardon to John Kelsall, who three years ago was found guilty of the man slaughter of his wife by throwing a lighted lamp at her and received 8 sentence of fourteen years penal servitude. A week after the trial evidence was forthcoming that showed Kelsall to have been several miles from his house when his wife was burned to death This was brought to the attention of Home Secretary Matthews, the notorious Tory, who made himself cons picuous by the bitterness with which he rejected every appeal in Mrs. May bricks behalf, that he refused to in terfere. The present Home Secre- tary, however, has ordered the re- lease of Kelsall, and will recommend that he receive financial eompensa- sion for his terrible experiences.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
Labor Leagues Declares No Boom.

PHILADELPHIA, April 5,-Through the executive board of the Knights of Labor, the lodges of that order in Salt Lake City and vicinity issue a warning against the efforts that are being made in the East to make it Nappear that "boom" is on in that part of Utah. They say that the alleged gold excitement is a fraud; that the boomers are lot of land sharks, that there are already 1,5O0 men out of employment in the city proper, and with no prospect of even temporary work, and that there are no indications of an improve ment in these conditions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
FIRST IIONORS
Of Galloway College Conferred Upon Pine
 Bluff Young Ladies.

It will be of interest to our people to know that Galloway College, on March 30, was densely crowed with visitors, and that the following pro- gram me was rendered by two of our Pine Bluff schoolgirls The excite ment was often intense, as Miss Joyce, accompanied by Miss Tank ersley upon the piano, rendered those difficult pieces with that grace and ease which alone characterizes genuis.
 The programme has been recalled for second time, to be heard in the near future. Miss Joyce has only been student of Galloway College for only six months, and yet in so short a time has won the title of ''The Jenny Eind of Arkansas.
 PROGRAMME.
 Miss Leila Joyce, sopano; Miss Angie
 Tankersley, pianist.
 1. Aria-For Though a Cloud from
 Der Freichutz) ......................W Weber ,. La Cascade. '.......................Pa .Pauer 3 "Thine" Bohm Where Love Abides'' ''......#............
 Matt1Oll 4 Aria-"Ah! Non Giunge' (from..
 La Sonambula) ..... ........... Bellini "lmpr0mptu" Gin q flat op. 142
 NO. 2........................... ...Schubert ''Song Without Words" No. 30.
 ............,..... ..MendelsSOhn 6 Star of My Heart .............. Denza "Spring Voices. Wm. C. Carl Good Night, Sweet Dreams .....
 .,....,.,.........,. Bischof
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05

l have recently obtained samples of the chief baking powders in the market, and have subjected them to careful chemical examination to de- termine their purity, wholesomeness and leavening power. As the result of my tests 1 find the Royal Baking Powder superior to the others In every respect. It is entirely free from all adulteration and unwholesome impurity, and in baking it gives off a greater volume of leavening gas than any other powder. It is, therefore, not only the purest, but also the strongest powder with which I am acquainted.
 WALTER $. HAYNES, M. D. Consulting Chemist, Chicago Board
 of Health.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
AFTER THE ELECTION,

My choice fer Mayor was defeated. Although I worked with all my might L. E. Goldsmith was elected, so. was Gen. H. King White But this is the way ith appened; Around the polls I worked alone, Mr. Goldsmith was elected to office, And the General to stay at home. But there are many disappolntments
 In city elections and such, AS this was no exception to me l guess; no not much. But now the strife is over,
 And we'll settle down to work. The disappointed ones truly hope That from his duty the Mayor will not
 shirk.
 Friends often differ in their views, But it's everyone's right, And this is an instance where the Jews Wiped up the earth with Gen. White. It was well fought battle, But Goldsmith won in a walk, And it made my teeth rattle To hear Whites opposition talk. But there is one csmfort left me, And please bear it in mind; That it is not always the case Where the worst mans left behind. But this is the land of the free. And every voter is given the right, To cast his ballot for whom he chooses, Whether it is Goldsmith or White. l humbly bow to the peoples choice, Although it was not mine The Mayor-eleet is a man of brains And will do his duty every time. Mir. Goldsmith, you made q manly fight Although there was not much talk You made it hot for Gen. White And won the race in walk. My parting words are only these: Adam was the start of the human race From this day on let us all be friends, As we meet each other face to face.
 -F. M. FORTUNE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
KEMEYS.s
The Celebrated Sculptor in Little Rock

Capt. Edward kemeys, the world famous sculptor, of Chicago, and wife, are spending q few days in the city, guests of Capt. k. k. Stevens, U $. A.
 The Captain was in Arkansas a great deal during the war, connected with the Federal army, and has de- cidedly a love for the State and people.
 The Press reporter inquired when his novel, Arkansas, would be out, and was advised that the manuscript was completed. but had not yet been turned over to the printer. Several of the most interesting scenes in the romance are located in Little Rock, and the region of coun- tdy west of Hot Springs
 Capt. Kemeys is said to be the finest animal sculptor in the United States, his lions, in front of the art gallery, Chicago, being masterpieces. They have been described and pictur- ed in the art journals of the world.
 He will probably leave tomorrow for the Indian country Little Rock Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
NITCHELL's CON FECTI0NERY
A Resort That is Deservediy Popular With
 Our People.

The GRAPHIC yesterday inadyert- ently omitted to mention Mir. A. J Mitchell's opening in connection with that of Hoyler X Rowland.
 During the absence of Mr. Mitchell, Miss Bea Viets has been in charge of the confectionery department, and Wednesday,in in particular, she pre- sided as dispenser of the ices with an experienced hand. The parlors were literally filled during the entire after noon with appreciative- lady pat rons, and many deserved compli- ments were bestowed upon theyoung for their generous manifestation of appreciation of their customers by serving them with ices and souvenirs gratis. The entire store is so tastily and artistically arranged that in order to appreciate it one has to see it himself. Hoyler X Rowland, as well as Mir. Mitchell are representa- tive business men, and have con- ducted their business in such a way as to merit and receiye.the approval and patronage of the better class of citizens. The ladies especially, are their best customers.
 The popularity of this resort is due in no small degree to Miss Viets, who by her charming manners and win some presence has made multitude of friends for the business which she manages so successfully. For MT. Mitchell and Messrs. Hoyler & Now land the GRAPHIC bespeaks for them untimely success in their new store.
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 The grocer sends the new brand of baking powder simply because it costs him so much less and he can make more profit by selling it than he can on the Royal. The Royal is made from the very finest materials and costs much more than any other brand, which accounts for it's super iority, although it is sold to consum- CTS at the same price.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
TOUCH FOR HICKS. His BondSmen Ask to
 Withdraw, And He Will Have Go
 to Jail.
SHOWN UP IN HIS TRUE COLORS

The Grand Jury Returns Three True Bills Against Him.
 One for Slander, One for Dis turbing the Peace, and the Other for PrOfane Language.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
The Ashirants for the Position.

GRAND RAPIDS, April 5.-There is a very interesting three-concerned con- test for the Presidency of the Repub- lican College League. President Cox of the University of New York hav- ing declined to aeeede to the impor- tunities of delegates from all sections, that he occupy the position another year. The leading candidates, are E. J. Henning, of the University of Wisconsin, w. D. McWlllidms, of Kalamazoo, Mich, College, and l.. B. Vaughn of the University of Chicago. For once, Yale, has not put forward a candidate, but, neverless, the fight will be the field against that college, and whaver candidate it favOrs; and hence, fleming is likely to be the new president. At the last conven. tiOn when there was q fierce fight between Yale and ahti-Yale colleges, he won the confidence of the latter by casting the decided vote for q
 New York City man as president,
 and this year they returned the com pliment by voting for him in a body.
 He will also have the solid vote of Iowa, Minnesota and his own State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
JOSE. :"

tion has been meeting in the office of Dr. Orto, but at this meeting a 1eso- lutiOn was introduced and carried appointing the secretary to secure q room for these meetings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05

For the accommodation of those desiring to attend the races at Little Rock, the Iron Mountain morning train will leave Pine Bluff at 10 o'clock d. m. and returning leave Lit tie Rock at p. m. each day during the races.
 ] Ct J l.. REiNAcH, Ticket Agen
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-04-05
GENUINE INDIA CHUTNEY,

The most delicious condinent made. Also a full line of Swiss, Limburger, Edam, Pineapple and Cream Cheese just received by
The St. Johns herald., 1895-09-12
SILK FROM WOOD PULP.
A New Industry to Ee Started in hi


 Country.
 Reference hes already been made to the method Of making silk from wood pulp, the discovery of pr. Lehner, of Switzerland Companies have been re- gently formed n England and Mont real and factories will be erected to manufacture the silk, says the New York World.
 In the process of manufacturing the new fabric the principal ingredients used are spruce wood pulp, cotton or jute waste, etc, combined with large quantity of alcohol. The use of the substantial or solid materials men toned creates market for what vas hitherto of no use whatever, being burned in factory furnaces to get it out of the -
 Spruce sawdust now has a market value, for this, as well as the other ma terials, are digested by a chemical proc ess, in which alcohol plays an impor- tant part. The material thus digested is so much like the cocoon spun by the sillzwor1n that when the two are placed side by side in Q finished state 1t takes an expert to determine which is which.
 The artificial material at one state is liquid, and of density about equal to the ordinary sirup of commerce. When in this state a machine of Dr. Lehner's invention, which may be called an artificial silkworn, comes into play. This machine, which is very sim pie in construction, requiring so little attention that it can be kept at work with about as much labor as is devoted to twenty-four-hour clock, performs exactly the same mechanical work that a silkworm does. It draws from the liquid continuous, unbrollen thread of even diameter and unlimited length. AS this thread is spun, another portion of the machine takes it up and twists it into any desired thickness of yarn with perfect regularity.
 Thus the fabric can be made of any desired weight or thickness, so that it will be seasonable at all times.
 This artificial silk has been spun in Bredford, England and worked up into a large variety of fabrics. In the dye ing, weaving and finishing of these no special treatment has been found ncceS- sary. It has been dyed in all inagin- able shades and colors and, owing to the peculiar qualities Of the material, 1t takes dye more readily and gives a more brilliant effect than the natural article. h texture it is equal to the best Of Chinese and Indian silks, being soft and sii;zen to the touch. It is ex- pected tha. 1t will be used largely in combination with natural silk and cotton for producing brooaded effects. These latter have been so expensive lately as to be out of reach of ali but tho fattest purses. The invention will greatly reduce tl1o cost.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-09-12
FORTUWES EASILY MADE.
soIne Mca Acquire Riclios Without Any
 Serious Struggle.

Ser4o~j St%u usSSc.
 The three principal matters which have all to do ni:h the increase of wealth in society as at present consti- tated are the natural bounties upon which man constantly exercises lis fac ulties, and everything which enables him to uso them to better advantage: itho means Of transporting tho products of his labor to alI parts of the earth with ease and cheapacs5, and the me- dium which facilitates exchange of commodities between men - money The study of these three principal sources Cf wealth tc a community will reveal two facts-tllat tho people have been as indifferent to them as the money-1nailers have been attentive; and that while the indifference of the one accounts for their evcr-diminishing wages, the attention of the other ac- counts for their immense fortunes.
 It is from the natural bounties that all the wealth of any community springs, writes Edward McGlynn, D. D., in Donahce's Margarine. The land and it's resources, the forest and it's riches, the rivers, seas and oceans with their teeming life arc the first and only sources of real wealth, anG upon them depend the artificial values which so- ciety gives to the beginning of all sO- cial wealth. He is the unit of value. It is his Cxcrtion which creates all val ucs, and the object of his eXcrtions is the support Of his own life, the accom- iel, of Ii /1z-,o T ,16 hereafter, as his Creator ordained. The natural bountics must always, there fore, be open to him in every society, no matter how complex it's organiza- tion. The necessity implies right the right of getting at the natural bounties with ease and without serious hindrance; the right of using these bounties without tax to any power save society, directly o1-to it's agents. Now, at this point we get our first glimpse of the manner in which enorIlouS fortunes are made.
 We take possession of these natural bounties, to Tnonopolize them under cover of law and custom, and to make all men who would use them pay be- forehand for the privilege, have been the aim of the moneY-mal1ers since time began; by getting hold of the natural bounties, which really belong to the comnunity, and should never leave it's jurisdiction except in the most prudent fashion, and then only to revert reg ularly to the same community, the builders Of great fortunes have been able to enrich themselves at pleasure without any labor worthy of the inn mensc prizes they win.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-09-12
THE WATERMELON NET.
\ Convenient ContTivGnce for Carrying
 Home t!e Massive Fruit.

\ Convenient ContTivcnce for Carrying
 Home t!le jIassive Fruit.
 The invention of the watermelon net was due primarily to change in the shape of watermelons. Years ago the great majority of waternelons were much longer than they were thick. Then when man carried home the watermelon which nc had bought the dealer took a turn around one end of 1t with a stout cord, carried tic cord along to the other end, and took an other turn there, and the connecting length of cord between the loops served as handle, while the shape of the melon kept the loops from slipping off. But with the change of the melon to the shorter, chubbier shape now prevailing this plan was no longer pos sible, and so the net came in six or eight years ago.
 The watermelon nets, says the New York Sun, are made of jute twine called melon twine. They are of ono size. They are big enough for any melon. and with Q small melon in net it is easy to take up the slack. They arc made altogether by hand, at odd times, by people accustomed to net making. They are sold at wholesale at two dollars hundred. The melon dealer used to charge five cents for a net, but now most dealers give the nets away.
 Notwithstanding their bulk many melons are carried home by the pur- chaser. The suburban resident may spot a particularly fine melon and take it right along with him in net; man living in the city may do the same thing. Whatever the circumstances under which a man wants to take a melon with him the net is great con- venience; it beats carrying the water melon under the arm out of sight.
 But while many melons are thus car ried in the course of the season, still the great majority of watermelons are sent home just like other things, and so after all the sale of watermelon nets amounts to only few thousands an nually.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-09-12
Terrible Torture i'm tTo-occo.

A charge has been laid at Mulai omar's door-that of having ordered the music of the drums and flies to cease on the occasion of the announce ment of Mulai Abdul Aziz's succession to the throne. On the players refls- ing, his highness sent slave, who en- forced silence by splitting up the drums with dagger. For this act of treason he was afterwards punished by having the flesh of his hand sliced. the wound filled with salt, and the whole hand sewn mp in leather. It is a common belief that this punishment causes moctiiica- tion to set in and that the hand dcoom- poses; but such is not the case, for by the time the leather wears CT the wound is healed, the result being that the hand is rendered useless and re- mains closed forever. It is a punish ment not often in use, but is sometimes done in cases of murder or constant theft, as, without in any w2y injur3ue the health of the man, it prevents his committing the crime second tine, or for the hundrcdth time, as the case may be. It is a punishment that cannot be applied except by the sultan's orders.