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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-02
First Foreign Salute to Our Flag.

In Quiberon bay thore was a great French fleet under the command of Ad miral La Motte- Pioquet, and from him Paul Jones obtained what he claimed to be the first foreign salute ever given the Amercan flag It is true that the governor of one of the Dutch West India islands had got in trouble the year be- fore for saluting tho American flag, but La Motte Picquet's was undoubtedly the first direct and unqualified salute. It was not obtained without some ad- dress as we'll as boldness on Paul Jones part, as tho alliance between France and the United States was not then signed. but when the French admiral agreed to salute he did it courteously, paying the compliment of having his guns already manned when Paul Jones sailed through the fleet. Molly Elliot Seawell's Paul Jones" in Century.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-02

The Law Journal argues in favor of grading punishment according to the mental condition of offenders who may be partially insane. Many alienists, including Dr. Allan McLane Hamilton. do not recognize partial insanity. saying that a person is either sane or insane. The state in which the mind acts correctly as to its judgment, but the will is controlled by some impluse which the mind cannot master, is not recognized ill many criminal courts, because it has been found that the ex- cuse of irresistible impulse led to too great number of acquittals ill cases where defendants were really guilty of serious offenses
 In civil cases it is easier to deal with persons whose minds are so affected that they cannot, come to correct con- olusions as to certain subjects. The is- sues at stako are frequently less impor- tant, and it is possible to learn whether a particular act was done under tho in, fuence of tho delusion or mental weak ness which affects the person concerned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-02
The pomnadour Roll.

A Arumor comes from Paris that parted hair is not to be the fashion much lon ger; that even more trying still the pompadour roll surrounding the face is to be the thing. If this be so, then for return of the rats, those curious abominations of our mothers time over which the hair is brushed, will once more be used With the hair brushed back in this fashion it is to be arranged in the shape of figure s. quite high at the back of the head, and the Psyche knot, which has been with us long enough to become modified into quite graceful arrangement, will have to go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-02
alNDucgMeNTsu TO RETAILERS.
Goods and Valuable Articles Given For
 the Price of the Goods.


 Something will have to be done to discourage inducements to retailers, deelased wholesale grocer. "A good pure food law could do some good. These inducements move the cupidity of the retailer, and the consumer suffers by having imposed upon him inferior or adulterated goods.
 What tho you mean by induce ments?"
 Tho grocer handed to the inquirer handsomely illustrated card on which were the words
 Free with 300 pieces of Jolloppy's Chats not the name) chewing gum, the handsome full gilt clock here pictured at a cost to the retailer of $3-that is, you get $5 worth of gum at retail and $3 clock all for S3 ;"
 If the manufacturer stopped at chewing gum, the demoralization to the trade would be slight. but this get something for nothing idea is stimulat- cd all along the line It is bad enough in various lines of tobacco, but in the line of ground spices and coffee it is 2 absolutely pernioious. It's lucky con- snmea that gets any genuine ground spices now, or any goods that may be cheapened by mixing. Mustard is mixed with sawdust and made hot ill the mouth by the addition of cayenne pep per. So it is with other things, Here's catalogue of manufactur- or who unblushingly labels his book absolutely pure spices. There are about l5O different articles named in it as prizes to grocers who buy these spices in greater or less quantity. Among the inducements are musical boxes, fire arms, furniture of all kinds, stoves, sewing machines, store fixtures, show cases, clocks, eyclopedias bicycles, baby carriages, lawn mowers, maekintoshes, eroekery, rugs, silyerware, watches and closks gold headed canes, umbrellas, and so on up to delivery wagons and two seated carriages. Here's the in ducement ill the last named:
 With 750 pounds ground spices, ab- solutely pure. any assortment of all- spice, mustard, ginger, pepper, oinna- mon, cloves, etc., at 25 cents pound, we give one of these carriages free. In other words, 750 pounds of spices and the carriage all for $167. 30. The drug trade is afflicted with this same sort of thing and perhaps to as A great an extent as the grocery trade. There ought to be some way of heading It oH Indianapolis News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-02
The Trilby Waist.

A new wrinkle in designs is the eTrilby" waist, which is trimmed with close bands, laid over the fullness of B plaited or gathered bodice. Trilby her self wore only two of these decorations, which crossed in front, and this adher- ence to the model is absolute, other forms of trimming filling up deficlen- cies and making the crossed bands ap- pear like decoration. New York Ad- vertiser.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-02
LEGAL INSANITY.

UncOntTOIIabIe TmpuIse' bAr
 Criminal Conviction?
 The New York Law Journal recently contained an editorial article fayoring qualification of the test of insanity in criminal cases. The ability to distin- gnish between right and wrong in ref efenoe to the act committed and to Anow that it was wrong is standard VI VI mental capacity required in New iofk to render person responsible for cflmes committed by him.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
SCANDAL IN M. FAURE'S FAMILY
President of France May Resign Before
March.

London, Dec. 16.-The Paris correspond
ent of the Pail Mall Gazette telegraphs
this afternoon that he is in a position
to state that Mr.. Faure, president Of the
French republic, will resign before March.
He adds that fresh scandal has been un-
earthed in connection with the presidents
family. The correspondent of the Pail
Mall Gazette also says:
Daily hundreds of newspapers express
disgust at the campaign of ISLANDERS, but
there is not an article amongst them
which does not distill the venom of cal.
umny The Pail Mall Gazette intimates
that a secret fund Of 100000 francs which
the Elysee palace expended upon the press
was not wisely distributed"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
AN ENRAGEo TENNESSEE JUSTICE
His Honor MIR. Snodgrass Fired Shot
Into Prominent Lawyer.

Chattanooga. Dec. 16.-Chief Justice D.
I. Snodgrass, of the supreme court OF
Tennessee, shot and painfully injured
Lawyer John r. Deasley in the law office
of CONGRESSMAN Brown in this city, few
minutes before noon today. Judge Snod-
grass entered the law office to see Spur
lock- a partner Of Congressman Brown.
Beasley was sitting at the desk, and the,
Judge, walking up to him, denounced an
article in this mornings Times, which
appeared over Beasley's signature, as
"lie."
Beasley protested that it was the truth.
They came to blows. Judge Snodgrass
drew a pistol and shot at Beasley twice.
One ball entered the left arm near the
wrist and came out near the elbow. The
other ball lodged in the ceiling.
The charges made by Beasley in his
card were to the effect that the supreme
court had rendered a decision in the
railroad debt case of the state from
political standpoint and not from justice.
Judge Snodgrass went before Justice Tom
Cowart waived trial, and upon giving
$4,000 bond was released.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
APART MENT BLOCK WAS BURNED
Several Inmates Pcr,sned by "a Fire in
Winnipeg.

Minneapolis, Dec. ia Winnipeg
Man, special to the Journal says
This morning at $40 fire broke out in
the boiler room of the Couchon block, a
four-story building. The ground floor was
used for stores and the upper floors divid-
ed into suites for residences. There were
10 of these suites, nearly all occupied.
Very few Of the occupants were stirring,
and the flames gained good Roadway be-
fore the alarm was generally given. The
stairways were cut off by fire and the fire
escapes and ladders raised by the depart
ment were the only means of reaching
the ground for most of the occupants.
Major Morris, deputy sergeant at arms Of
the Manitoba Legislature, was suffocated,
and his wife is still missing. She is be-
lieved to have persisted. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ragby jumped from the top story to one
story building, and were badly injured.
Several children were injured by jumping
into blankets. The loss is estimated at
100000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
BANK SUSPENSIONS AT LINCOLN
That Of the German National Closely
Followed by the Lincoln Savings.

Followed by the LincOIn savings.
Washington, Dec. 16.-The comptrol-
Ter Of the currency today received tel
egram announcing the suspension of the
German National bank Lincoln, Neb.
REFUSED TO TAKE DEPOSITS.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 16.-Late this az
ternoon the Lincoln Savings bank re-
fused to take deposits, and it gave no
tice that it would avail itself Of the 80
days notification law against withdraw
ais. This is considered tonight to indi-
cate that the bank merely desires to
protect itself against a run incident to
the failure of the German National
bank.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
TOO POOR TO HAVE A LEGATION
Nicaragua's Diplomatic Representation
ut Washington Discontinued.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE diplomatic
representation of Nicaragua has been dis
continued for the first time In many
years, and as a measure OF economy no
legation will be maintained at Washing
ton. This action is matter Of surprise
In consequence of the Importance OF some
Of the questions, notably the canal, in
which the United States and Nicaragua
are mutually interested.
DR.. Guzman has presented his letters Of
recall to the state department end has en-
tered upon the practice of medicine at his
home, which was formerly the Nicara-
guam legation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
Senior Quesada Has Issued a
Statement.
SPANS CLAIMS ARE FALSE
N, Never Loses but the Last Battle ana
She win Lose II in Cuba,
Says Quesada.

washington, Dec. 1.-THE attitude
and claims of the Cubans are set forth
in a statement given out today by
Senior Gonzales de Quesada, the secre-
tary Of the Cuban delegation in the
United States. 1t Is an answer to
pamphlet signed "An American" which
has been widely circulated in this coun-
try. Senior Quesada pictures the al
legged Spanish cruelties, gives the official
estimate of $4,000 revolutionists in the
field, and invites the Spanish advocates
to debate.
He continues: "A document circulat-
ed by the Spanish representatives
through their paid medium of the bu-
reau established in New York, and sim
ply subscribed AN American can carry
no weight before the public opinion of
this country. The phrases put in COM
plimentary to this country, to pat
Americans on the back, are not suffi-
Client to conceal the Spanish sources
which inspired and paid for this anony
nous attack.
1--WE can not fail suggesting that If
the newspapers in this country have
not been able to obtain correct news
it has been because the cable and the
mail have been in the hands Of, and
tempered with by the Spanish authori-
ties, who would not allow any matter
to go through but what was favorable
to the government.
There has been no absence Of pre-
sentiment Of the Spanish side yet Amer
leans do not know how a man could be
killed and identified as Maceo was, and
then five months later defeat the Span
ish at Valenjuelo, and again, three
months afterward, cross the terrible
military Gordon Of the Spanish into
Los Villas. What has been the outcome
of the reported surrender Of Rabi, Rego
and a host of other fabrications given
out TO discourage Cubans or influence
possible legislation in this country, as
was done before the presidents mes
sage, when 1t was wired that the Cuban
cause had received death blow, a cam
paign of falsehood, which will be re-
newed when congress meets. The Span
ish have not admitted a single defeat,
and yet the Cubans have armed their
men with rifles used only by the gov
eminent.
THE government has killed, accord
ing to their official count, more men
already than they admit we have in the
field, yet we hear of transports bring
ing thousands of unfortunate recruits
to fight for a topping monarchy in
America. Spain never loses but the
last battle, and she will lose it in Cuba.
If the truth is not known, it is Spain's
fault. Let her welcome fearless and
incorruptible American journalists to
Cuba and give them facilities; let her
ask the press Of this country to name a
committee of investigation, otherwise
it will look as If she was afraid of the
power of the American PEN
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21

led by Rodriguez, Lopez and Reicio.
attacked the Spanish column of Captain
Borrego, consisting Of 72 soldiers, near
Nueviktas. The troops made a heroic
defense. but Lieutenant Ardeto and 70
Of the Spaniards were killed and eight
wounded. Captain Borrego and four
men escaped, but the remainder or the
column was captured.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
MARKET REPORTS by TELEGRAPH
Transactions in railway Stocks were
Larger on Wall Street.


stock exchange securities today were
fairly active. Although the preponder-
ance of activity was, as usual, in the IN
dustrials, the transactions in railway
stocks assumed larger proportions than
for some time past. Strength character
lied the movement in this department.
Government bonds-Steady.
Money-Easy; closed at 1aQ2 per cent.
Sterling exchange-Steady; A.SS12Q4.SoA
for demand and $4S714a4.S8A for to days
TACOMA WHEAT.
Tacoma, Dec. 16.-Wheat fell 1c here to-
day and the market is less firm than 1t
was last week. Quotations are: Club, 5oc;
bluestem, 63c.
PORTLAND WHEAT.
Portland, Dee. 16-Wheat-Dull and very
weak; Walla Walla, SOC; valley, 53c.
SAN FRANCISCO GRAIN.
San Francisco, Dec. 16.-Wheat-No. /
shipping, $3.50; choice, 81; milling, $l.O5Q
1.08A.
Barley-Feed, fair to good, 65Q66Ac;
choice, 6714c; brewing, 75QS0c.
Oats-Milling, 70Q75c; Surprise, OQ9712c;
fancy feed, SOQ85c; good to choice, STAG
80c poor to fair, 571aQ65c; black for seed
ST. 1901 30; gray, 65Q75c.
CHICAGO GRAIN.
Chicago, Dec. 16.-Wheat has ruled rath-
er dull and decidedly weak. declining grad
ually &c from Saturdays close and MAX
ing but little recovery. December, $3.50
56Ac; January 56Ac.
Close-May wheat $3.50, corn &c. oats
1910.
Receipts-Wheat $1,000, corn $4,000, oats
$4,000.
VISIBLE SUPPLY OF GRAIN.
New York. December 16.-The visible
supply of grain Saturday December IA, as
compiled by the New York produce ex-
change, is as follows: Wheat, increase,
1904, 900 bushels; corn, increase 900 BUSH
els; oats, increase. $4,000 bushels.
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
u. S. new 4s Registered and coupons)
121, U. s. IS Registered and coupons) lis,
U. S. As Uegistered) III, do As (coupons)
112A, Pacific 6s SO.
METAL QUOTATIONS.
Bar silver-66c.
Copper-Steady; brokers' price, $3.50;
exchange price, $10.6OQ10.65.
Lead-Firm; brokers' price, $3.15; ex-
change price, So. 20Q325.
LIVE STOCK.
Chicago, Dec. 16-Cattle-The trade was
as good today as could be expected during
the period between Thanksgiving and
Christmas. Beef cattle sold rather freely
at $3Q4.70; butchers and Gamers active at
stronger prices; COWS and heifers, $2Q3.
The stocker and feeder branch of the
market was only moderately active at
prices.
In hogs the days trading began brisk
on local packing account, but eastern ship
pers were light purchasers. The prices
were $3.4N13.60, and pigs sold principally
at $3.26Q3.5O
Sheep-There was fairly good demand
from local dressed beef concerns on the
basis of $1.50Q3.6O. Holiday lambs sell
at 81 50Q3.60
PACKING HOUSE PRODUCTS.
Chicago. Dec. 16.-Pork, $S.97; lard 1857;
ribs, $4.57
MISCELLANEOUS.
New York. Dec 16.-Hops-Weak.
Wool-Steady.
Petroleum-Steady; United closed at
$780,
Coffee-Closed al net advance of 10Q15
points; March, $13.60Q1365; spot Rio, dull;
No. 7, SLABS.
Sugar-Raw, dull; refined, quiet.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
To Consider Railroad Troubles.

Chicago, Dec. IA meeting Of trans
Missouri lines of the Western Passenger
Association will be called next week to
consider the troubles between the Denver
& Rio Grande and the Union Pacific over
the tickets in Colorado and Utah.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
His u ghness Receivers.

London, Dec. 13.-The prince Of Wales,
who had some grains of powder blown
into his right eye while shooting on the
estates Of Sir Edward Lawson 1T ,Bea-
consfield yesterday, has almost entirely
recovered.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21

Milwaukee notes an Improvement In
nearly all lines Of business.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
TWO SPANISH VICTORIES REPOR TED
one Engagement Lasted From Earl!
Afternoon Until Night.

Havana, Dec. ia column of troops
commanded by Colonel Oliver met the
forces Of Gomez and Maceo on Decem-
Der II at Altos de Alberuches. The re-
sulting engagement lasted from early
afternoon until night. The insurgents
were dislodged, leaving upon the field
Is killed. The troops had five killed
and 20 wounded.
The insurgent band led by Cebresso
and Cayo Alverez were attacked by the
combined forces of the battalions Of
Bailen, Barbastro and San Marcial, at
Maltiempo, and were utterly defeated
and dispersed, losing 10 killed and %
wounded. The troops left in this en-
gagement three killed and seven
wounded.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
FIRE IN ST. PAUL BUSINESS BLOCKS
Wanu Building and Others Damaged to
the Extent or SOS 900.

st. Paul, Dec. 13.-At o'clock this morn
ing fire broke out in the Wann building,
occupied by Henry S. Sternberg as
iobbing dry goods and clothing house and
Guiterman Bros, manufacturers Of shirts,
pants, overalls, etc., at Fifth and Sibley
streets. The fire spread to the building
adjoining, occupied by Price & Robbins,
wholesale paper dealers. After three
quarters Of an hour the fire was under
control Loss, $4,000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21
CLAIM THE SITE or SOUTH OMAHA
Five Heirs Of Peter Cassidy Begin SUIT
in Count.

Omaha Dec. 13.-Five heirs Of Peter
Cassidy at Princeton, Ill, have sued for
the site Of South Omaha. The litigation
involves nearly 100000. They base their
claim on a technicalty in the original
transfers Of years ago. when 1T was Of
little value. The claim involves 23S acres.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-12-21

Insurgents Attack Captain Borrcgo's
Column and Only Four Escape.
Madrid, Dec. 15.-Word has been re-
ceivsd from Havana that 800 insurgents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-26

State vs.. Philetus Smith was called
last Tuesday and jury impannelled
to determine the question whether
fine paid by him to the justice of the
peace is a bar to a prosecution in dis
trict court. The jury were out about
two days and could not agree and
were discharged by the court. A
special venire was then issued for
new jury to try this same issue. When
that is disposed of we think the main
case will go over until the next term.
The case of the State VS.. D. L. Coun-
tryman was called last Monday and
the usual preliminary motions made
and settled On Tuesday morning an
application for a continuance was
made by the defendant, and it being
assented to by the State, it was grant
ed by the court, and case continued
until next term. Counsel for the de-
PENDANT has agreed to not ask for a
change of venue, and it now looks as
though the trial would be had next
term in this county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-26

upon a thorough Investigation. Ed.
Bryant should receive the hearty sup
port and vote of every republican in
the county, and the opposition would
never have any reason to reproach
themselves if they should give the
farmer candidate lift.
c. j. FERRIS.
c. j. Ferris is the republican nomi-
nee for county surveyor. This is an
important office. and the entire and
special fitness of Mr.. Ferris is conced-
ed not only by the citizens of this
county but he is recognized in adjoin-
ing counties and wherever known as
an authofity upon all matters per-
tanning to his office. The interests of
Trego county do not demand change
in this office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-26
School Statistics.

From the annual report of the
county superintendent we extract the
following:
The total enrolment of Trego cOun-
ty pupils for the year 1894 90 was 808;
the average attendance 554. The
school population June 30, 1895, was
897, being a decrease of about forty
for the year, but it still larger than
for the year 1892 according to the dis
trict clerks reports Twenty-four
male teachers taught 80 months for
SIS, 484 or an average of $3.50 per
month. This is decrease of about
So per month since last report. Twen-
ty-siX females taught 173 months for
S5.887 or an average of S34 per month,
decrease of 50. 1t will thus be seen
that the ''hard times" have been
hardest on the male teachers. a more
hopeful sign is seen in the lengthen-
ing of the average term which is now
little more than six months or 126
days, being an increase of six days in
two years. The lengthening of the
term and decrease of wages is ac-
counted for. in part, by the fact that
teachers prefer longer terms even at
reduced wages rather than higher
wages for short terms. The enforced
idleneSSneSs of long WageleSS but eX-
pensive vacation is the bane of the
teaching profession and one OF the
most serious hindrances to it's i'm
prOvement.
Eighty persons were examined for
teachers certificate during the year
ending October 1st OF these eight
received first grades, nineteen second
grades, thirty. seven third grades, one
temporary and fifteen failed. The
average age of the successful ones was
"A years, but 10 of them were without
eXperince.
During the year the county superin-
tendent made sixty-five visits, averag-
ing two hours in length, to the forty
five districts of the county, sustaining
forty-nine separate schools, owning
fOrty-nine school houses, containing
fifty school rooms and requiring fifty
one teachers when all schools are in
session. Only one district will fail to
have school this year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-26
Collyer Crumbs.
October 81

October "A. 1896.
There is not a vacant house in town.
Several cars OF cattle were shipped
from here this week.
Ed. Guechwsky and Miss Orr were
entertained at Mr.. Hickman's Sunday.
Rev. Hobbs and wife passed through
town last Saturday enrOute to Quin-
ter.
The Relief Corps will give grand
ball soon. We will announce it next
week
Khrut & Spena have engaged sew
eral weeks threshing in the vicinity
of Grinnell.
Antoine Tommick succeeds George
McMichael as session foreman at Wa
Keeney. We predict for him success.
James Power is burning the county
fire guards A guard will be burned
around the city some evening this
week by the citizens.
MesdameS Burns, Webster and
Deatrich went to Wa-Keeney Thurs
day. Mrs. Deatrich is taking medical
treatment of DR.. Jones.
Jim Hickman and j. II. Deatrich
are stocking their reservoirs with fish.
German Carp, which are supposed to
have come from Longs pond at Quin
ter are found in the ponds along Big
creek.
DICK FOY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-26

sent in from all over the state by the
leading photographers to compete for
offered prizes am diplomas. The dis
play is mentioned in Photographic
journals, being most excellent. n. A.
Voss, of Hays City, captured on his
exhibit. barrel of photographic
chemicals and diploma. He con-
tributes his success mainly to the
good looks of the people of Chanute
and western Kansas. -Chanute Tri-
bune.