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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
WESTON TO WALK AGAIN.
The Old Time Champion VIII Try to Cove
100 Miles In "a Hours.

lOO Mics In -
weston, the walker" two decades ago
was title known In every household In
this country and In England. He had been
cheered as the winner Of six day walk,
with a record of 800 miles, for the Ashley
belt in London, and on May ii, 1874, Wes-
ton accomplished the great feat of walking
1l2 miles in "a hours That was nearly 20
years ago. On Christmas night, beginning
at 10 O'Clock, Weston will attempt to re-
peat tho feat in the Ice Skating palace in
New York.
Nearly all the pedestrians contemporary
with Weston have passed away, and his
survival and the vigor that induces him to
try for this record when nearly 90 years
old he attributes to his temperate habits
and careful life. A committee of his friends
who recall his old prowoss have urged him
to attempt the task. The list includes Colo
mel william Jay, Chauncey M. Depew,
Hermaa Oelrichs, Joseph l. Z. Clark, The
odore Nj Myers, Theodore Moss, Stuyve-
SAINT Fish, Joseph Howard, Jr., Colonel
Emmons Clark, Foster 5. Coates and Cor
pelius Van Cott In his answer to the COM
mitteo Weston writes:
'When was walking, my purpose was
to demonstrate that tho greatest physical
endurance 10 possible without the use OF
alcoholic or other artificial stimulations.
And l am proud of the fact that religious
and scientific authority Of the highest
standing unites In acknowledging that
fully established the fact. On strictly
temperance diet repeatedly accomplished
feats of endurance which no athlete using
stimulants has ever equaled. But am
now, as you are we'll aware, we'll into tho
scar and yellow leaf period Of my life.
1t 10 nearly quarter of a century since
made public display of what powers pos
sessed Still, thanks to my devotion 20 the
great cause Of temperance, am still hearty
and robust. l therefore cheerfully accept
your kind invitation"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
An Apo.,rophe to the bicycle.

A Chicago minister Is credited by an ex-
change with tho following glowing tribute
20 the wheel and Its rider Behold the
bicyclel 1t tolls not, but verify II spins.
And In that spinning Is thore rest and rec
reation for him that tolls six days week
and must get his rest on the seventh II
ever. Dearly beloved, thank God that 1
have beon nurtured In the warmth Of o
creed broad enough 20 believe that the
road 10 salvation is wide eRough TO accom-
modato those who arrive on bicycles as
well as those who como afoot and on horse
back.
straight .s the gate and narrow Is the
way that leads 90 the higher life, but 10 Is
not so straight nor so narrow as to exclude
the bicyclist who seeks it i'm the proper
spirit, even though he be she and wears
bloemers."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
Killed Herself in a Sanitarium.

BURLINGTON, W., Dec. 10.-Mrs. VIII
liam j. Henderson, about 3j years old,
was found dead at DIR. Binghan's sani-
tsrium yesterday morning, having com
mittedsuicide during the night by inhal-
ing gas. Mrs. Henderson had been treated
for some time without apparent success
for the morphine habit, to which she
was addicted, and it is supposed tnat in
n fit of.insanlty she ended her life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10

"r DON'T BELIEVE HE CAN HOLD A
CANDLE TO you. LET'S GO AND
HEAR HIN"
two, and reappear. somewhat flushed,
long after midnight.
"You are not playing, are you, old
fellow" Richard asked suddenly one
night as Florio came in. "You cannot
be-"
"Playing?" Florio turned very red.
slow? Where? What In the deuce
do you mean"
"Why--casds, OF course
"Oh. cards. Well. that is an idea.
Cards? Lcavcn forbid" With a
great laugh. IL ahould say not. Don't
bother. iiiile one" After awhile. with
besla;i ri canGor. 1T Is merely some
wcsas ara doug for a man who cannot
give n 20 toe'at any other time. He
pcys ITO well. ~ b'u worth while
Clmdo. nc.cr inqu.siiiye, still weak
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
Stricken With Pneumonia.

MIpDLETowN, Conn.,. Dec. TO- william
Lyman, tho Inventor and proprietor OF
the Lyman Gun Sight, is dying in Belle
yue Hospital, New York. Mr.. Lyman
went to New York on Saturday and was
taken with pneumonia on Sunday. Re-
Iatives of MIR. Lyman, whose residence 10
at Micdletown, have been summoned to
New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
Indignation at Princeton.

Princetoplape are very indignant over
the report that President Cleyelapd's an
nounced intention Of residing at Princeton
after his retirement from Office is the enter
ing wedge for his appearance next fall as
center rush on the football team I'm the
place made vacant by the departure of the
Rev. X. w. Galley. They characterize as
maliciously false the assumption that oil
who reside in the town of Princeton arc
eligible for the eleven and emphatically AS
sert that tho ex-presidont to be must at
least enter the seminary or the public
school before he can be considered as can
didate for place on the Princeton team.
philadelphia Telegraph.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
An Incendiary Bound Over.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 10.-Phineas
stedman, 2d, was given his preliminary
hearing by the Chicopee police court yes
terdsy on q charge Of having set about
20 forest fires and burned two barns. His
father testified in his behalf, saying that
oe thought his son was temporarily in
sane when he set the fires. Stedman was
bound over in $4,000 bonds for the Super
ior Court, bis grandfather going his
bond.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10

Soothing and not Irritating, strength
ening. and not weakening. small but
ctive-such are the qualities o De
Wits Little EARLY Risers. the famous
little uiIls.
Joseph !. Johnston's Pharmacy, 500
-Mestm.nstos street, Me,zgers Pharmacy.
30 North Main street; Alireds Phn-
macy, 81 Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
Tn Hopor of Schuljert.

A Schubert celebration will be held in
Vienna on Jan. 81 next, the hupdredth
anniversary of the composer birth. There
will bo concerts of Schubert music and an
exhibition Of his manuscripts and letters
and of the battered piano ho used, the only
article belonging to him that Is known to
exist, as he died in extreme poverty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10


and replied, with his head out of the
window:
"we cannot afford luxuries just yet,
can We, little one2 Besides, the man is
probably blank idiot"
"No doubt" acquiesced his Serene
EighnesS.
Sometimes all things work together
for the naughty. Florio's frivolous mu-
sic hall experiences suggested to him
series of sketches which he called
Behind the Scenes" The first of these
papers he submitted in person to- the
editor of large journal. the day after
the Frogs debut. The great man hap
pened to be suffering from plague OF
apaemic contributions. He was of q
robust apd sanguine temperament, and
his young colleagues fioundered in pes
simism.
As E1orio entered his sanctum he was
roupdly asserting that Schopenhauer,
Won Hartman, and even Nietschke Were
well enough in themselves, but no fit
ting food for journalistic babes 1bsen
he profoundly admired. but could shoot
in cold blood for the huge mental indi-
gostion be had caused among feeble
minded disciples. As for Max Nordau
somebody ought to wiring his little
neck. "vital, full-blooded things are
what want" At this moment in came
Florio, whatever he lacked, pre-emi.
pently vital, his article no less. The
great man raised his eyebrows, smiled,
liked il and its author, gave him sug'
gestions. counsel and, still better, reg
ulsr work. The relationship proved OF
value to both. Chardo, fully persuaded
his friend was one of the most brilliant
young men the world has ever seen,
waa vet astonished that his first jour.
nalistic work was so remunerative, fof
they wanted for nothing.
Nemesis ought obviously to have
overtaken Florio, but in this instance
MAS nnpnnctnal.- classic dame
sometimes misses our modern connec'
tions. 1t is true he imagined her dog
ging his footsteps, and he frequently
had to realize that the way OF the trans
grcssor is hard. But just as his perju'
ries seemed on the point Of being found
out. some fresh burst of inspired i'm
pudcnce would rescue him. His pro
geny Of fibs prospered amazingly well,
never jostlng one another rudely and
putting their progenitor to shame.
His most precarious task was to man
age the prince, who, as his health i'm
proved, and his spirits rose, would per-
sist in slapping Florio on the back of
inopportune moments, throwing an
affectionate arm across his shoulders
as the friends strolled toward evening
in the garden, even condescending to
call him "old boy" or "Dumpiing"-o
nursery name resulting from certain
quondam contours which the years had
kindly obliterated-when Florio would
shoot sneaklng glance at the worthy
old couple in their cottage porch, as
much as 20 say; Its only his little &C.
centric way!" and they would nod
astutely.
But Florio enjoyed exquisite mo-
ments of compensation. He liked 10
, stand at an open window, the cigarette
box in his hand, ana inquire in the
most solicitous and devoted manner
conceivable;
docs your Highness deign &c
smoke ?"
His 1Iighncss, working away NJ usua'
az q picture, would rarely turn his
head. but merely say. in his pleasant
low voice:
What an incorrigible ass you
arel" Quite prince like" the garden
er told his wife.
CONCLUDED ToMoRRow.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
Resigned and DiSappeared.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Dec. 10-A special
from Genesse says: James b. Hampton,
treasurer OF livingston county, has re-
signed and his wheresbo are un-
known. His accounts are in bad shape
and there is a possible shortage on his
books of several thousand dollars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10

DID II ever occur to you wbose heir is
thin and constantly falling oa that this
can re prevents53 Heil's Hair Rsnsssr Is
Q sure remedy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10

'Dah's or big diff funce. said Uncle Eben,
''in dc Righteousness o. tcllin' dc troof ca o
matter o. conscience. an tellin il case hits
gwinter hut somebody's feelin's. ."-Washing-
ton Star.
From this time on" said he, when the
only woman who had ever rejected him pas
sod from his sight, "from this time. mino
shall bs the delight 20 wreah vengeance on
woman. i shall be shoe clerk. and iustead
OF selling them shoes one size too small, with
my persuasive manner shall make them buy
them smaller STILL Hal Hai"-Indianapolis
Journal
While Colonel Gillian, with the Middle Ten
nessee Regiment was occupying Nashville
during the late war, he stationed sen.riss and
patrols in all the prnciral streets of .he city.
ono day an Inshmnn who had not been long
enlisted was put on drty at prominent cross
ing and he kept a sharp and faithful watch.
Presently citizen cane along.
II lltl Who goes thereT'
"A citizen,," was the response.
Advance and give the countersign."
81 have not abe countcrslgn," replied the
indignant citizen, ''and the demand for it
at this time and place is unusual"
"well, begorah ye don't pass this way until
ye say Bunker I'LL"
The citizen, appreciating the situation,
smiled and advanced TO the sentry. and eau
tiously whispered the magic words.
"Rght Pass onl' and the wide-awake
sentinel resumed his beat.-Harpers Round
Table.
Some years ago there lived in England
certain bishop who was extremely pompou
and very fond of inpressng upon the minds
Of the poorer people the evil Of doing wrong.
AS they never seemed to do auVht hut wrong
in the worthy mans opinion, IL sometimes
became irksome TO these people To hear him
constantly admonsbing them to do right.
One OF the bishops habits was to visit the
miners at n short distance from his city. and
his presence grew familiar 10 these toilers.
During one Of his calls he found group OF
them talking together, and after few prelim-
mary words on his customary subject Of do
ing right, he asked them what they wers
talking of.
"You see, +" said one Of the men, 1--WE found
kettle, and us has been er-trying who can
tell the biggest loi 10 own the kettle
The bishop was duly surprised, and read
the men a lecture in which he spoke OF how
strongly the offence of lying had been impress
sed upon him when he was young. and how
he had never told "A lie in the whole course of
his life. He had hardly finished when Of
the men cried out:
"Gi'e him the kettle. JIM Gle him the
kettle. "-Harper's Round Table.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10

M$sS
DYSPEPSIA
DID 1T
Weakened Ono Mans Constitution
Until It Brought Him to
Deaths Door.

Mr.. James s. Harrison, a well-known
and highly respected citizen of Cleve-
land, o., was for years a sufferer from
dyspepsia and general debility, and in
his weakened condition, resulting from
the above causes, he had the additional
ill-luck TO fall victim to malaria from
this complication Of disorders. Mr..
Harrison's condition was becoming very
serious, when he commenced to take p.
p. p, Lippman's Great Remedy. It's
effects were marked and immediate.
Read his letter to us. Its earnestness
Is apparent:
GENTLEMEN: For the benefit OF all
suffering from dyspepsia and general
debility beg to submit my testimonial
as to the efficacy of your +. =. T., Lipp-
mans Great Remedy. as a positive
cure for all the distressing complaints
from which suffered.
NV system was also full of Malaria
and my condition was growing very
serious: / had no appetite, was losing
strength and was completely broken
down In health, but now my health Is
completely restored. and can eat like
a field laborer, without the slightest
fear of any serious results
take great pleasure in telling the
world that p. i. i. did the grand work
OF restoring me to my accustomed
health. Yours truly,
JAMES 5. HARRISON,
Cleveland O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
The KimbaII Piano Has No Superior.

Buy direct OF the manufacturer and
save retailers profits. Our warranty is
backed by millions Of dollars.
Kmball Pianos used by all leading mu-
sicians. Music teachers and anyone
interested in tl~, purchase OF a piano are
invited to call and examine our stock.
A full line OF self playing Pianos and
Symphony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10

Jfyou ret up feeling tired and stupid.
p. r. y. should be taken--it will mako
you feel we'll.
Z. =. y. cures eczema, that tortur.
ing, itching disease of the skin and
blood. If your blood Is kept pure, you
will not be dishgured with pin.ples,
boils and blotches.
7. p. p. is ihe deadly fee and van.
quisher of rheumatism. It's effects are
Immediate and lasting, and IL 1ot only
relieves, but permanently cures. =
Scrofula, which is hereditary and
deep-seated In the blood can be cured
by y. p. p. It Is the one and only posi-
tive cure for this dread disease.
Sufferers from kidney troubles find
immediate relief when they take II. u.
p. as IL cures all Irregularities and re-
stores TO nature her proper functions.
sold by sII erugsi,ts-
LIppMAS BROS. Apotheesries. Sole Psselsss
uppmsp's Block. ssvssssh. O..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
Only 23 Pianos
AND A FEW ORGANS.

These must all positively be sold
WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS.
Call early or you will miss the opportu-
nifty of life time to secure one OF our
great Piano Bargains. Such instruments
as are going in our sacrifics sale can never
again be- obtained from within one hun
dred dollars OF the price We are now SELL
ing them. A call will convince you.
Our new goods are coming in daily and
they are the finest lot ever exhibited
in this state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16
UNCLE SAM IS EXPORTS
Statement Given Out by the
 Bureau of Statistics.
A DECIDED INCREASE IS SHOWN.

Mineral Oils Show the Greatest Gain
 a@d Breadstuns Come In second-G Gold
 Is the Only Article That shows
 Decrease of Exports, but the Imports
 Were Largely Increased.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-Tae Septem- Der statement of the principal articles of domestic export, issued by the bureau of statistics. shows as follows:
 Breadstuffs. ST, ,o54, ,222, against sl1,- 130, 547 last year; for the nine months ended Sept 30, 1896, Sl15, 424, ,o88. against s85, ,325, ,340.
 Cotton exported during September, 189e $16, 849, l63, against S4, 925, ,015.
 Mineral oils exported during septem- Der, 1896, 8, 491, ,19o, against s4,677. .572. For the last nine months the gain in the exports of mineral oils was about $l,- 1S0,0 ,000.
 The exports of provisions during the last month amounted to SIS, 3,298, ,826, as compared with $l1, ,31o, 135 for septem- Der. 1895; for the nine months, $t2O,- 987o47, against SIP, ,45o, ,923 for the same months ill 1895.
 The exports of domestic merchandise during September amounted to $83, 1884, s32, against $57, ,063, sos during Septem- Der. 1895; for nine months, S65o, ,9S1.. SIS, against s546, ,424, 859 for 1895.
 The imports of merchandise during September last amounted to $50, ,835, 705, of which $49, 884, ,o28 were free of duty. The dutiable merchandise inn ported during September, 1895, amount- ed to $34, 736, 757 and that free of duty, $50, ,568, ,563. During the last nine months the imports of dutiable mer- chandise were about $32, 425, 900 less than the amount for the same period last year.
 The gold exports for September last, were $61 ,050, as compared with SIT ,424,- o65 for September, 1885 For nine months S55, 5,570, 421, agalnst s73,- 1902 for September 1895. The imports of gold for September last. aggregated $34, 159, l30 against $749, ,456 for September 1895 for nine months $64, ,8S8, 1856 against $2s, ,S39. 939 during the same period i'll 1895. The exports of silver during September last, amount sd to $5, 5o9, 539, which is practically the same amount as was exported during September, 1895 The exports for nine months were SIG. All .041, and for the corresponding months last year, $S8, 664,- 843. The exports of silver during Sep tember amounted to $741 ,67S; for Sep tember, 1895, S1, 7S1, 193 For the nine months tlfe imports aggregated SC, ,454,- 6S7 as compared with $7,98o, ,664,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

The Adams Wilson Printing Co. is the largest printing plant, outside Of Little Rock, in the State. It has more printing presses, even, than any plant in Little Rock, while it is thoroughly equipped with all Of the latest styles and designs of type and is modern and up to date in every detail. All of it's machinery is oper- ated by steam power, and it is the only steam printing office in Pine Bluff. Therefore, the Adams Wilson Printing Co. has unequalled facilities for quick, neat and artistic job print ing in this section of the State. Call and get prices and inspect our work before placing your orders. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16
Cotton Belt Route.

Bradley Missionary Baptist As soeiation, Bearden, Ark, Oct. 15. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets from Pine Bluff to Bearden, Ark, at one and one-third flare. $215, on the certificate plan Tickets on sale Oct. II to 16 to Is, return limit Oct. 20. J. ". FARLEY, E. W. LABEAUME, Agent.
 G. r. & r. A.
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The announcement that Manager Rosenberg has secured the famous play of "Jim, the Penman, for the opera house on Saturday, October r, has flooded his mail with requests for seats, not to mention the many who have applied in person. This promises to be the most successful of the present season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16
Shes For Divorce.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. t6.--A divorce suit has been filed in this city by Mrs. Lily Jereme. wife of Harry Jerome of New York. on the ground of failure to provide Mrs Jerome is q daughter of the late Judge H. c. Hastings of this city. Her sister is Mrs. Darling. wife of Major John A Darling of the Unit ed States army Mir. Jerome is cousin of Lady Randolph Churchill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16
St. Louls Exposition

At St. Louis, Mo, September 9th to October 24. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets, Pine Bluff to St. Louis and return, at S15.35. Tickets on sale September s, 10, l5, r, p. T and %; October l, 6, l3, 15, 20 and p. Tickets will be limited to five days from date of sale for return passage.
 J. ". FARLEY, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

The jury in the case of the State Of Arkansas vs. Asbury Green, who to- day, was tried before the Jefferson Circuit Court, rendered a verdict of guilty and assessed a fine of Sl0 and costs against him. Green's offense was malicious mischief.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16
STOCKS.

NEW YORK, Oct. l6.-The stock speculation remained dull and pro- fessional throughout the morning, but recovered from the early reac- tions The arrival of gold and an nounceInent of fresh sales in London for export to the United States tended to maintain firm tone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16
No More Bulletins.

CHICAGO, Oct. l6. No more bulletins will be given ont at Democratic head quarters. The press has decided to dis continue the kind of matter it has been giving out. The only explanation for closing the bureau is that the newspa- pers do not print it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

The protraeted meeting being held at the Riverside Methodist Church is doing great good. and the services are being largely attended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16
THE MARKETS.
 COTTON.

COTTON.
 PINE BLUFF, Oct. 16.-Cotton firm at I cents.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-Futures closed today as follows: January, 7.S5; February, 7.91; March. 795; April. 7.99; October, 7.03; Nov, 7.05. Sales, 124, 900. Spots closed at 15-l6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

Just receiyed-A lot of uncalled-for and misft suits and pants from va rious Chicago tailors, which we are selling at great sacrifice.
 HENRY MARK S Co.,, fd Up-to-Date Tailors,
 115 Main St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16
uoer s6eaks at Dallas.

DALLAS. Oct 16.-Ex-Governor Hogg spoke here Wednesday night to an au- dience of 5000 people. His speech was well received.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Jos. Langston is able to be on the streets again, after a severe spell of typhoid fever.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

English Council, No. Il, R. and S. M.. at meeting last night, conferred degrees upon Dr. A. W. Troupe and Elmo Marsh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

Mrs. s. s. Miller and children, Of Chattanooga. Tenn. arrived here yesterday and will spend about I month in this city with Mr. Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

Miss Eddie Rutledge delightfully."- entertained the Fortnightly Club last night at her home on sixth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

Mir. Jules Hellums, of Grady, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

ARE You TIRED all the time? Then your blood needs to be enriched and purified by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one True Blood Purifier. 1t gives Figor and vitality
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

Miss Helen Rosenberg returned to- day after a lengthy visit to relatives in New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

Deputy Constable Creed Taylor left for Texarkana last night to get a man by the name ot Newman, who is wanted here on the charge of embezzlement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

The Hawthorne Book Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. F.. W. Freeman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

oysters-lhe finest in, the world served in all styles at A. J. Mitchell's Palace Confectionery, No. POS Main etreet. 10 1 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

Ar. W. H. Qulgg, Division Freight Agent of the Cotton Belt. is in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

The Hot Springs pugilists, with their friends, returned home this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

Capt. NJ. G. Sennett came up from his plaptation,n near Cornerstone, this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

The Heart Whist Club met and re-organized last night at the resi- dence of Capt. E. l.. Taylor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-16

MT. Jesse R. Core, of Plum Bayou, came to this city yesterday on a business trip.