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 BIRDS SCARCE IN MARYLAND.
4 Reasonable Explanation of the Fact
 That spOrtsmen Have Bagged Few.

| 1A hcaeoh@Dio E4planabton or the FACB
 That spOrtsmen Have Ragged Few. Last years bird shooting season in Maryland was a keen disappointment to sportsmen, and their greatest ehagrin was caused by their failure to find partridges or quail where they had been represented to be in abundance before the season opened. Two reasons may be alleged for the latter. The frequent whistling of the birds in the spring when they are about to mate is not always safe guide to the number of coveys that will be found in Novem- Der, and not sufficient importance is att taehed to the disposition of the birds to migrate. The weather, the temper ature and other conditions may multi ply the calls of the birds to each other in the spring and make them seem to be more numerous than they really are.
 The partridge, or quail, is more of 8 migratory bird than many imagine, says the Baltimore Sun, and this will account for the mysterious disappear nee of number of coveys in Novem- ber which had been seen in the latter part of August or early part of Septem- u ing down one side or the other, so that eovey may be in November many miles from where it was seen In Sep tember. This is verified both by actual observation and by the fact that large numbers of birds turned out by clubs in the spring will raise families and disappear altogether from the spot where they were released. It is sup posed that they have moved south of the point where they were released, for they seldom go north, and it has been suggested as remedy that those who take the trouble to preserve them dur ing the winter should release them some miles north of the spot where they would like to have them locate.
 The main cause of the scarcity of birds during the season just closed was the severe winter of 1892-93. Not only was there an immense amount of snow, s but the cold was intense and froze the small water courses tight. The birds, if they can get water, can manage to scratch a precarious living in the woods or from under the snow in the fields, but they are unable to make fight against starvation and thirst at the same time. After such winter sev- eral moderate seasons are needed to bring back the normal supply of birds. The diseontinuance of wheat or small grain crops has had the effect of driv- ing quite number of birds from their usual haunts in search of stubble fields. and this cause for their disappearance is more likely to increase than to di- minish.
 There is one consolation to sports men. The birds have been quite as scarce in former years, and have grad ually multiplied under favorable con ditions. By bringing birds from abroad and feeding them during the winter and turning them out in the spring it may be possible to facilitate the multi plication.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19
Generous Japanese.

Among the reasons for the almost uninterrupted success of Japan in pros- ecuting the present war with China is the spirit of sacrifice and generosity exhibited by her people. Voluntary contributions amounting to almost fifteen million dollars have been re- ceived by the government. The Bank of the Nobility, which has given one million dollars outright, has alss placed fifteen million dollars, interest free, at the disposal of the authorities. The noblemen and wealthy merchants have been most patriotic, and a num- Der of them hase contributed moro than one hundred thousand dollars each. Victory under such conditions is comparatively easy and certain. Public spirit in China with reference to the unfortunate conflict presents melan- 'choly contrast. Unhappily for the Chinese, the same spirit of indifference ito use no stronger word-seems to pervade great part of the army and navy. Admiral Ting himself had to re- port that seven of his ships remained concealed during the fight on the Yalu, that several officers had to be court. martialed for cowardice, and that 1t was deemed essential to behead Capt. Tong, who fled before the beginning of the battle.
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Bread from Wood.

A German periodical devoted to wood Industries announces thnt food prod ucts consisting partly of wood are now manufactured. At Berlin fac tory has been built which is turning Out about two hundred quintals of wooden bread day, Sawdust is sub jected to chemical treatment, after (Which it Is mixed with one-third farina and prepared like ordinary bread. The product at present serves only as 11ood for horses, but the Berlin Tram way company, which is the most im- lportant customer of the factory, is well pleased with the results. The manufacturers say that wooden bread consntutes also an excellent food for man
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ITan nr tha rnss-

An article upon evolution which re- gently appeared in the New York Sun referred to the tendency of the human Infant to work its toes, which have at this early period of life something of the fexibility and aptitude of fingers. Examples of this aptitude perpetuated in the adult may sometimes be seen in warm weather at the New York docks aboard sailing vessels where Lascars are employed as sailors. These active little barefooted men in fezzes and suits of blue dungaree make free use of their toes in climbing the rigging, and it is an interesting sight to see. one of them in tarring down backstay run backward and forward upon the taut rope holding to it by one hand, and by his feet, in which the great toe is used In the manner of thumb. This toe is slightly separated from the oth- CTS, and from the use made of it in climbing acquires a distinctive shape suggestive of the corresponding mem- bers upon the sinian foot.
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FOR SALE BY TIE PINE BLUFF MERCANTILE COMPANY.
 sherlir,s Sale.

By virtue of an execution to mo directed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, Arkansas. will offer for sale at the Court t-house dnor in the city of Pine Bmff,on
 Tuesday, January 22nd, 1895,
 Betwee, the hours prescribed by law for ju- dci Il sales, to the highest and best bidder, on a credit of three m nths, with interest pur- chaser giving bond to secure purchase money all the right, title and interest of ". D Wilkins in the following described property to-wit: Beginning at point 60 feet west from the n 6 corner of lot } block 39 Tannehili & Owens addition to the city of Pine Bluff running thence west l20 feet, thence south 154 feet thence east 1s0, thence north 34 feet thence west 50 feet thence north 120 feet to point of beginning. All his interest in lot 1 block g Tannelll x Owens addition. West half lot block g Tannehill & Owens addi- tion: e half and quarter lot ? block B Tannehill X Owens addition all in the city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, levied on by me as the property of W. D. Wilkins to satisfy an exc cution against him in favor of James Aug gustus for S4475 debt damages and costs.
 c. H. TRIPLETT
 sheriff Jefferson county Arkansas
 By EDGAR BREWSTER D.S, Pine Bluff Ark. Jan. 1895. 2dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19

Mcssrs. Holland X Portis, the Third avenue saloon men. will soon have one of the prettiest and most attrac- tive saloons in the city. The old hnildingg is being almost entirely re
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19

Music-All kinds of music-cheap music. Five sheets of music for 9 celts. Same as sold in music stores for 10, 90 and 50 cents per copy. Come quick and make your selection. On sale ten days. Hoyler & Rowland. l13 West Second avenue. 111tf
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We heartily thank our friends for past patronage, and are now better prepared than ever before to supply their wants ill pure whiskies. good fohaeca and cigars, wholesale Or re- fail, at the old stand, at terms which
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19

Woman. why lose your freshness and beauty through chills, bilious ness and generaiAieiiiity Try plan- 4 af ieu f tlfiH i,,rr1A S.11.l f.x, Afaf .S..,-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19

A reputable merchant cannot uf- ford to urge and guarantee a worth less article. Plantation Chill Cure is sold and guaranteed by McCammon < Son, Pine Bluff, Ark; J. NJ. Bar rett, Sherrill. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19
Clubs Made of Gutta peroba.

French footpads have adopted a new weapon with which to assault travellers at night It Is hollow gutta percha cudgel, and has the advantage over the oid-time sandbag and loaded stick of innieting fully as stunning blow with out producing any visible wound. It is "ish a'fhculty that the belated wan nefef who has been robbed in some by street of Paris can persuade the authori- tles that his tale is true one, beinS aple to show no evidence of having been struck. An entire gang was captured m Paris 3 short time ago who were using these Weapons. @ - '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19
ARKANSAS RIVER PACKET GO.
ED ROWLAND, Pres. Gen. Mner.
w. II. ROWLAND. Agent.

Boats leave Memphis Tuesdays at D. m. Leave Pine Bluff Fridays at T2 m Freight consigned to Gompa- ny's wharfboatatM Memphis promptly forwarded. Lowest rates from and to all points.
 Uptown Office Telephone No. 95.
 Landing Telephone No. 66.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19

Sales of Plantation Chill Cure ex- eeea all other chill preparations to- gethef Every bottle guaranteed dfSls: SuId by McCammon & Son,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19

HOODS PILLS are the best after- ainner pills, assist digestion. cure headache, 25c. 'Ni9' eo' '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-01-19

SALT RHEUM often appears in eold ed weather, attacking the palms of the hands and other parts of Che poay; Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great Dlood purifier, cures salt rheIm
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
RALEIGH MALE ACADEaY
MORRISON n DENSOv, Principals,

The 18th year begins Monday September
End. The course, wen known FORTS success
IN preparation for college or business, IS
carefully adapted to the pupil. Board low.
Send for catalogues.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
uMay DO AS Much for Won.

Mr.. Fred. Miller, of Irving, ILL.,, writes
that he had Severe Kidney trouble for
many years, with severe pains in his
back and also that his bladder was af-
fected. He tried many so called Kidney
cures but without any good result.
About a year ago he began the use of
Electric Bitters and found relief at once.
Electric Bitters is especially adapted to
tue cure of all Kidney and Liver troubles
and often gives almost instant relief.
One trial will prove our statement. Price
only 50c for large bottle. At John Y.
MacRae's Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
A CATAWBA ROMANCE
THE STORY OF THE STRANGE
DISAPPEARANCE OF
JOHN MAGUIRE.
FINDING OF THE EMPTY GRAVE

HickOry's Awful Tragedy of Fourteen
Yours Ago--HOnest John Maguire's
Love and Jealousy of Pretty PhrOnie
BOIick Jacob H0ller's Queer Story
and Mysterious Disappearance--Th
Midnight Expedition to the Empty
Grave in the Mountains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03

an hour and half brought them to the
foot OF the ridge where the muir
der was committed. They gazed with
rapt attention at its lofty summit
blacks and frowning, in striking contrast
with the moon lit stretch of road where
they stood. Here they were joined by a
fat gentleman with an expansive smile,
who played part of guide. The ascent
began, and proceeded with no lightning.
like swiftness The slope was covered
with dense growth of bushes, inter
spersed with stones and fallen trees. Ire
men walked forward in silence, save for
an occasional violent remark called
forth by swinging limb gently rapplng
some of the party across the face, or a
stone testing the hardness of foot.
At last they reached the summit and
bursting through thicket found them
selves in small cleared space. The
Pickering and uncertain light OF the lam
terms, gave to the surrounding trees
wiered and gigantic appearance. The
air was full of the odor of jasmine and
honeysuckle. From afar came the SUBJ
dued roar of the river. All was peace
full under the moon beams that strug-
gled through the leafy foliage,
and restful calm pervaded
the spot as though tilnty
hearts and bloody hands had
never marred Gods fair creation. A
similar mound, six feet or more in
length, covered over with leaves-there
was the object of their search. The men
set lanterns at the head and foot OF the
mound and began digging. With eager
haste they pursued their work. With
out cessation they pursued the task of
digging until the picks rang sharply
upon some hard object. Carefully they
scooped the earth away and found-only
a solid strata of limestone. The search
had been in vain, and yet-and yet, the
soil thrown out from the excavation was
soft and black, while on either side there
was hard wall of clay. At the depth
of five feet beneath the surface
of the ground were leaves and
roots of trees thai had been severed
years ago. Evidently that was not the
first time that the earth had been dis
turbed in this place. And some one had
scooped out an opening bearing every
point of resemblance to a grave.
Had John Mcguire been buried there,
and then removed9 Why did Holler feeS
He has returned and says that his story
was drunken maunderings. But why
did the drunken man point out place
which John Mcguire passed on his way
TO DEATH And why was the empty grave |
there2 These questions the men asked
each other as they plunged down the
ridge through the night.
THos. NJ. HUFHAM.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
wiz Now Eat Even 'sCold Crows
NASHVILLE, N. c., Aug. 81.

NASHVILLE, N. c., Aug. 81.
To the Editor of the News and Observer.
/ send you an extract from the speech
of W. R. Henry made here in 1899. 1t
is the substance and almost the exact
language used by him on that occasion:
eff one drop of Populist blood should
fall into the bottom of a well and that
well filled with dirt and rammed with
maui, and grass should grow over it,
and a sheep should eat that grass, l
would not eat the mutton for fear.of
being tainted with Populism."
Yours truly,
B. Fl. SoRsBY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
Fourteen Now Doctors Licensed.
Special to the News and Observer.

Special to the News and Observer
WRIGHTsvILLE, N. G., Sept. 2.
The Board of Medical Examiners met
in extra session at Wrightsville on Aug.
26. There were twenty-one applicants,
fourteen of whom were granted license,
and seven rejected.
The following were licensed:
1T. Sewer, Asheville; W. 7. Fuller,
Reidsville; D. E. Sewer, Asheyille; F. E.
Hartsell, Concord, q. W. Carter, Fair
field; John McOampbell, Morganton; O.
J. Sawyer, Belle Gross; B. r. Graham;
Wallace; E. A. Moye, Jr., Greenville. O.
Fl. Barnhardt, Mt. Pleasant; W. s. Hill.
lard, Asheville; J. P. Mellard, Asheyille
W. P. Holt, Willardville; s. M. Mann,
Manteo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
COMPETITION is STRONG.
All Three of the Big Cutter Buyers Are
on the Market.-Sales Satisfactory.
ecial to the News and Observer.
LoUIsBURG, N. G., Aug

LoUIsBURG, N. c., Aug. 81.
Yesterday was again large sales day
of tobacco. Sales began at o'clock and
continued steadily at the rate of 80 piles
per hour till 6o'clock and then one ware
house had not been reached. This one
was full also and had several loads packed
down in the basement waiting for room
to unload on the floor. The sales were
entirely satisfactory to the farmers. All
three of the big cutter buyers are repre-
sented on this market and the competi-
ton is strong. AS the farmers finish
curing and have time to strip their to-
bacco the weekly sales will be very heavy.
The tobacco is very bright.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03

The pIasterers and painters have
completed their work upon our
lst floor and the various depart
ments have been re-arranged and
now we are in shape for new
business.
There are some goods una
voidabIy injured by lime dust and
these, with some ends of lines
here fore advertised, will be
offered at such prices as to run
them off before active fall work
begins. Having made contracts
for our popular brands of do
mestics, Pride of-West, Mason
vile, Fruit of Loom, Barker, Ions
dale, PerCaIes and Sheetings, be-
fore the late advances in values,
we now give our trade these new goods
at the old prices as long as our contracts
hold out. Beginning, Monday, Sept. 2,
we will show our first importations of
new dress goods for the fall. Mohars,
SicCillians BouCh Effects, etc.
W.H,&R. TUCKER & CO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
why Boomers are SO Called.

To the Editor of the News and Observer.
In last Sundays paper, notice that
you say you do not know why "bloom-
ers" are SO called.
Taking the liberty to suppose that You
would like to know, and having been in
formed, / take pleasure in telling you
that "bloomers" are so called because
buds and blossoms in society wear them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
Piece OF Fusion "Refawm.' -
COLUMBIA, N. c., Aug. 80.

COLUMBIA, N. c., Aug. 80.
To the Editor of the News and Observer
Before the Fusion Legislature ad-
journed, the county warrants of this
county CTyrrelD were readily selling at
IS cents in the dollar, but now they will
not sell at any price; SO much for Tyr
rell's Republican Representative.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03

A good appetite and refreshing sleep
are essential to health of mind and body,
and these are given by Hoods Sarsapa-
rIlla.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
Bethel Military Academy,
VIRGINIA.

Universities and Business. For catalogues.
address Maj. II. A. Mcintyre, Bethel Acad:
envy p. o.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
Uses
Mexican Mustang Liniment
ON his horses, ON his drivers.
RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. 8, 1895.

Lyon Mfg. Co., Brooklyn, N. Y
men:-Haying seen Mexican nustang Lini-
ment extensively advertised here induces me to tell you
how useful it is to persons in the livery business have
used for the past my almost every
thing that horses subject TO- For sprans and s Joints
do not think 1t has equal, and for such things
harness gals and rubs it is wonderful.
once had very driver who was thrown from his
rage In runaway and severely bruised his shout
ders and breast that think he would ever be able
to get on carriage again. remembered however what
Mexican Mustang Lniment did for my horses in
bruises and had him it constantly and I'm about two
weeks he good driver ever an ache on
pain remained
know you get tired receiving such letters but
thought would add testimonial to the useful
ness OF Mustang Linment. Yours truly, g.
W. II. LANCASTER
For 1s years in livery and Transfer business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03
Gets Better and Better Every Issue.

Greensboro Record.
The Raleigh NEWS AND OBSERVER gets
better and better every issue. 1t is one
of the best dailies North Carolina has
ever had, and it is with pleasure we note
it's continued forward advancement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-03

MOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND.-Colleg
~ for Young Ladiesand Preparatory School
for Girls. Regular and elective courses.
Music and Art specialties. Conducted by
school Sisters ofNOtre Dame. ROLAND PARK,
near Baltimore Md.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-25

Z large number Of Indax town sites.
and on many of thcE discovered
objects of interest in stone. Some
were sinkcrs, one of which was beauti-
fully polished. Others were Hat slabs
six or eight inches across, with slight
depressions, evidently used when
heated to apply to the body and allevi-
ate pain. Others represented spoons
and plaques. upon one OF which was
rudely outlined a fish. Numbers of
stones were perforated or cut through,
and Of especial interest, rs similar
ones have been found in various parts
of the world. To what use they were
put is not well known. Some were
used as digging stones, Others, in
games. Nearly all of the objects were
Of the same stone, which collector,
in following up the traces OF the
ancient inhabitants. finally stumbled
upon in the Valley of Potts.-N. Y.
Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-25

hand, but he thought he'd keep our
company.
"'How many cards do you wantT said
the dealer.
I'll take one,' l said.
1.-THE next feller said one, and every
body said one but Green. He wanted
two.
Then the time come for betting. It
was IN unlimited game. 1t was nv
say, and I bet $500. The next feller
saw my $500. and raised 1t $500 better.
The next fellow saw him, and SO did
tho rest, till it got to Green, when he
raised it q. 600 We all saw that and
the third man saw It $500 better again.
Then Green came up with 5000 bet
ter, and erybody dropped out but
me and him. borrowed 5000 from =
fellow who saw my hand, and raised
the pot that much.
.sThen things were getting exciting
around that table. It was the biggest
not ever seen in Butte since Tom Owen
lost His ranch. Nobody said = word,
and the people around the table were
nearly dumfounded.
asIll take that 95,000,' said Green,
.aud I'll 70 you my horse better
:. ..rll see your horse. said l. and I'll
- vou three better. Green only bad
tn mcre horses. % he saw me them,
borrowed: 500. put 500 against my
other hosse, and went me the othsr
500 hetteE. /.
.sr didr,t have no more m0ney, % I
het The yefy clothes on my back. and
3,,eG. rniaed q his hat 6onobodv
veiled pr, = ~ bols - The table, aad
= o6o6 lnboA - eeslseess
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-25
LINCOLN AND hAMLIN.
The Formers Preference Sa the Matter Z
the vlce-Presideacy.

The Formers Preference ia the Matter ~
the vlce-Prestdeaey.
had hoped to see Mr.. Hamlin re-
nominated, and had anxiously given
Mr.. Lincoln many opportunities to say
whether he preferred the renomina-
tion of the vice-president; but he was
craftily and rigidly non-committal,
knowing, rs he did. what was in my
mind concerning Mr.. Hamlin. He
would refer to the matter only in the
vaguest phrases. rs ''Mr. Hamlin il .
very good man." or "You. being . New
Englander, would naturally like to see
Mr.. Hamlin renominated; and you arc
quite right" and SO ON. by this time
Lincoln's denomination was an abso-
lutte certainty, and he cheerfully con-
ceded that point without any false
modesty. But he could not be induced
to express any opinion ON the subject
of the selection Of candidate for vice
president lie did 20 SO far ~ to say
that he hoped that the convention
would declare in favor Of the coustitu-
tional amendment abolishing slavery
rs one of the articles of the party faith.
But beyond that nothing.
may say here that when returned
FROM the convention made . verbal
report to the president. and entertained
him with an account of some of its do
ings Of which he had not previously
heard; and he was then willing to sd-
NIT that he would have been gratiiied
il Mr.. Hanlin had been renominated.
But he said: s'Some of our folks ire
fcrrinR. as I believed, TO republican
leaders, had expressed the opinion that
II would be wise to take . war iemo-
crat ~ candidate for vice-pres.dent,
and thai. II possible. border-state
man should Be the nominee" Mr.. Lin
colin appeared to Be satist1sd with the
sssult. saying: '.An. , Johnson. ! tAi1l.
II . good meA" Esvesshsleaa. ] I'm