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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1896-04-22

La politica ha dormido estos dias
consagrados por la cris.iandad al re
cogimiento y la oracion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20
A BOLD BURGLAR.
Adopts Modern Methods for
 House RObbing.

Last night thief cut the slats of a window blind at Judge w. D. Jones residence on West Sixth ave- nue by which he was enabled to open the blind and raise the win dow.
 By the use of a forked stick, this strictly up-to-date burglar then ex- tracted Judge Jones and his wife's clothes and some other valuables from the room in which they were soundly sleeping, thoroughly uncon- scious of the presence of a midnight prowler.
 The thief also extracted several dollars from Judge Jones pants pocket, and was altogether very satisfactorily rewarded for his time and trouble.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Coroner Cook and Dr. sam Taylor returned yesterday afternoon from Pastoria, whither they were called yesterday morning to investigate the mysterious death of an old colored woman who was believed to have been poisoned.
 They report a very startling con- dition of affairs among the colored population on the north side of the river. 1t seems that for sometime eolored voodoo doctor named Walker has been plying his profes- sion in that vicinity with more or less success. By many of the more ignorant and superstitious negroes this voodoo doctor is regarded as q second Jesus Christ. His cures have been pronounced wonderful. He had habit of administering herbs and other primitive medicines to those who came to him for relief, and the superstitious darkies believed that all that was necessary to occurred by this yuodoo was to take his medicine and re- ceive the customary laying on of hands. An air of mystery surrouds the habits of this voodoo, which further increased the faith of the supersitious. He has no permanent place of abode and will call on no one and has to be sought through intermediates and mediums.
 No one seems to know his abiding place or his full name. He is said to be as black as the ace of spades. awkard and nngainly and he goes by the name of Walker. 1t is said that he lives in the vicinity of Sher- Till.
 A few days ago this colored wo- man, whose name was Georgia Grant, and over whose remains an inquest was held yesterday, applied to this voodoo doctor for relief for an ulcerated throat. The voodoo gave her a medicine that aggravated thatskind of disease and she died Sunday. The Coroner's jury, com posed almost exclusively of colored men, brought in a verdict that the deceased came to her death from the improper use of medicines adminis- tered by one Walker, who was guilty of malpractice and murder.
 Deputy Sheriff Robert Johnson left for Sherrill last night with a warrant for the arrest of the voodoo, and unless the latter receives inform. ation of the action of the Goroner's jury, he will probably be arrested today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Misses Nellie Hicks, Ella Galbrith, Fay Taylor and Lillian and Willie Atkinson and num- Der of other young ladies with chaperones, left this afternoon for Humphrey to spend several days angling after the fnny tribe. This is understood to be an exclusively ladies affair, and no gentlemen were allowed Ie is said that several in vitations to gentlemen were issued, but subsequently, recalled and can celled.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20
IN THE TOLLS.
Dan Lewis and Emma Jones Charged with the Murder and Cremation
 of Raymond Jones.

Yesterday (Tuesday) Deputy Sheriff Robert Johnson returned from Richland township with Dan Lewis and Emma Jones in custody, charged with the murder and crema- tion of Raymond Jones Sunday morning, an account of which ap- peared in the Monday evenings GRAPHIC.
 Emma Jones was Raymond Jones' wife, and is believed to have been implicated in the murder, as her con duct was suspicious and she was known to have had frequent quar- rels with her husband.
 Dan Lewis was arrested on suspi- eion. A mules tracks were found leading to Raymond Jones house, and these tracks corresponded with the hoofs of Dan Lewis mule. When arrest ted Lewis claimed that hespent the night at a house in the neighbor- hood, but the parties with whom he claims to have stopped deny it. Further than these suspicious facts. there is nothing to point to Le ewis as one of the murderers.
 All the parties are colored and are now in jail. Emma Jones and Dan Lewis examining trial came up be- fore Squire Niven this morning, but the case was turned over to the special Grand Jury, now in session, for investigation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

We have received a very fine cotton plant measuring fifteen inches, which is sample taken from q 35-acre crop growing on the Fish place, and cul- tivated by Capias Williams. thrifty and prosperous colored man. The stalk has six squares and is large and vigorous for this season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Rev. W. K. Penrod will give an ad- dress at the men's meeting at Mer- Till Institute Sunday at 3 o'clock D. III. His subject will be "John the Baptist" This lecture was pre- pared especially foryoung men and a full house is expected. All men are invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Judge J. w. Bocage has received the diploma and bronze medal awarded Jefferson County by the Worlds Fair Directory for the finest display of cotton at the Columbian Exposition. They are now on ex- hibition at the County Exposition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Mitchell is the only summer drinks man on Second avenue. If you don't believe it, call and be con- vinced. No. 205 West Second.
 r dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Mir. and Mrs. w. B. Alexander leave today for Richmond, Ky, to witness the graduation of their son, John Gillespie, at Central College, which event takes place in a few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Do Nor DESPAIR because you have tried many medicines and havefailed to receive benefit. Remember that Hoods Sarsaparilla cures when all others fail to do any good whatever.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Order screen Doors and win- dews, shingles, lumber etc., from Hardin Lumber Co.,, old Rigging mill. Telephone Con nection. , 4 d&sw If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

The GaiLY GRAPHICaccepts ad- rertasiag on tue distinct and aneqtivocal guaraatee thot it hos c daily circula- ton larger han ony other duly meaos- paper published ia Pine Blaf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Miss Agnes Roberts returned to her home at WabDaseka today after a pleasant visit to relatives in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Mir. J. W. Johnson. representing Epstein, Rosenberg & Co.,, of St. Louis, after a long and serious ill- ness is on the road again and is call ing on his Pine Bluff customers to- day
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Mrs. !. ~. Wormack and Misses Lillie and Irene Wormack are regis tered at the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Twenty chrysanthemums for $1 at Harper's greenhouse, No. 1724 East Sixth avenue. I 23tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Messrs. F. ". Hoyler md Elmer Richards spent yesterday in Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Mrs. Geo. W. Lindsay is the guest of Col. R. D. MeGaughy and family, at Althemer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Miss Valiant, who has been the guest of Miss Noodle Johnson for sometime, left this afternoon for her home in Mississippi.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

HooD's PILLS are the best family cathartic and liver medicine. Harm- ess, reliable, sure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Mir. B. NJ. Hume. of Tyrone. was is the city last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Mir. sam Lindsay, of Pastoria, is q visitor to the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Mir. NJ. Cans has returned home from Hot Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

The Worlds Fair Tests
 showed no baking powder
 s0 pure or SO great In Ieav- eniag power es the Royal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

TOR RENT-My home place, near Citizens \ Park consisting of Groom house with all conyeniences and block of ground.
 MRS. T. A. HILL, 23d1m 609 West Third avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

Dr. B. k. Donelson. of Pastoria, is in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20
CITY ITEMS.

All kinds of summer drinks at Mitchells. , + dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

MIANTED- Agents Luminous Door Plates,
 w signs and house numbers. Ss-a,ed glass, gold lined can be read In the dask. For circulars. etc. address. c. I. Dunstan Mfg. Co.,, 2s1 Fifth ave, Chicago. 20d2w
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20
CHEAP ~OLUrN.~
 Advertise Your Wants.

If you have a House for Rent, or have anything for Sale advertise it in this Column.
 Rates: lines, one week, 9 cents, CASH IN ADVANCE.
 If charged, will be charged at the regular local rate of 5 cents 8 line each insertion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

FOR SALE-A Crandell typewriter Good I as new. Cost $50; will be sold for S25 Have no use for it. Apply at the GRAPHIC office. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20
HONEY TO LOAN
 -BY-
 ALFRED HOLMAN, Representing. Fidelity Trust & Loan Co.,.
OF MOBILE, ALA.

OF MOBILE, ALA. This is the only Building and Loan Co that gives borrowers DEFINITE CONTRACT as to when a loan will be paid NO ESTI- MATES. You pay so much per month for a guaranteed number of months and then your loan will be cancelled.
 FOR INVESTORS. We issue three classes of stock " WITuoJIT ADMISSION FEE. A definite contract for each class is given. Before you enter you to make. ~ VI 1'"' o Before borrowing or investing in any com pany examine our plan.
 ALFRED HOLZMAN l. ;. MOORE, State Agent. LOCAL Agent A Rosenherg's Bookstore
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

XAIANTED-To purchase a good second
 w hand Hallet x Davis piano. Apply at this office. 54 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

FOR RENT.--Two rooms furnished or un- furnished, Apply 326 Fourth and Wal nut. 20d6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

CTRAYED OR'STOLEN-Larg bay horse,
 - or years old, fifteen hands high; hind feet white. shod all around, mane cut short: white blaze In face. Finder will return to J. l.. Raves, Argenta, and receive liberal re- ward. 12 d6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-20

XAyANTED-PROMPT AND FAITHFUL w gentleman or lady to travel for reliable established house in Arkansas. Salary S7S0, payable $f5 weekly and expenses. Situation permanent References. Enclose self-ad- dressed envelope. H. E. Hess Pres, 356 Dearborn street, Chicago. 13 d30t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-25
Indfnna's Odd Sized Men.
from the st. Louis Republic.

from the ST. Louis Republic.
The town of Ligonier, Noble county, Ind,
claims the unique distir ction of having for
citizens The largest and smallest men, ply
sically considered, in the west. George
Washington Walker is without question the
heaviest man in Indiana, If not in the
United States. He weighs $50 pounds. is
now but forty-siX years old, and is add
ing steadily to his weight at the rate of
twenty-five pounds each year of his life.
His waist measurement is seventy-sx inch
es, chest under arms sixty-eight inches and
arm twenty-five inches He is In excellent
health, but finds lccomotion rather diff
cult, although he travels about in a spe-
cially constructed conveyance. He is the
father of two bright children and lives a
retii ed life. attempting to avoid much no.
toriety. In the heated season he lived al
together in the cellar of his residence
Walkers physical antitype is Jesse Walk
er, his neighbor. The latter is nineteen
years Of age and possesses a body of fair
size. His legs. however, are only twelve
inches in lergth. He is three feet three
inches tall and weighs but fifty pounds
Jesse is a promising youth. mentally we'll
equipped and as averse to notoriety as
George Washington Walker. The two men
have received fiattering offers from mu-
scum proprietors, but at present have no
desire for that kind of fame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-25

than his wife was when Jock came to tell
him that the cottage was ready; and the
baronet beginning to feel rather tired and
stih after the journey and the excitement
Of the day, entered the long, narrow room
which had been made by throwing the liv-
ing rooms of the two cottages into one, and
threw himself on the chintz-covered couch
q little way from the fire.
You came straight into this room from
the open air. without any sort Of passage
or anteroom: SO a screen had been placed
round the door to keep the draught out The
sofa on which SIR Alexander lay was be-
tween this screen and the fire, right under
the latticed window, the curtains Of which
were not drawn. -..-.--. -
Don't light up yet, my eyes ache" cried
he. as Jock was preparing to light q couple
Of candles.
"Vara weel SIR
Jock was less cantankerous. but more
tacfturn than usual that evening. his master
thought. as he watched him out, and then
overcome by the drowsihess induced by ia
tigue and comfort and warmth, he closed
his eyes and fell into a sort of doze.
He was presently aroused by the sharp
click Of the latch as it was hurriedly raised,
and. opening his eyes with start. he jump
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-25
HEARING IN ANIMALS,
Peculiar Ways In Which the Lowes
Order of Beings Receive Sound.

Peculiar Ways in Which the Loyves
Order of Beings Receive Sound.
From the New York Post
Insects like grasshoppers. crickets and 10
Gusts have their ears in strange places
some on the middle of the body, others on
the legs. Whatever other uses the crea-
lures may also make of these organs. they
are veritable auditory organs. In them we
find a membrane stretched across a cavity.
with an opening to the external air. and
within the cavity is a nerve mass developed
at the end of an auditory nerve. 1t would
be hard, indeed. If the chirping cicada-
THE cricket on the hearth''-and the queru-
lous katydid could not be heard by theii
companions. 1t is said that those pests in
the house-the flies-can hear by means of
some rows of corpuscles on the knobbed
threads which represent the hind wings
of other insects. 1t is uncertain whether
Lees can hear. If not, then all the labor
of the old-fashioned beekeeper in beatinp
tin kettle at Swarming time is in vain
Some naturalists who have tried them with
every kind of sound and noise deny that
Trey can hear. Others, equally confident
assert that they are very sensitive TO the
calls of their queen at least
Some of the mollusks have very remarka-
BILE orgens for hearing. good instance 10
the garden slug. In its neck you would
see under microscope a pair of giobules
filled with a clear fluid. In these are MI
mute ear stones, which swing to and fro.
Iotdte anu start on, nrSt IN one direction
and then In another, but i'm no instance
striking the walls OF the cavity IL the
giobules are ruptured. the motions cease
A careful angler tells you not to talk
while you are fishing. Probably quiet
conversation will do no HARM but IT must
tie remembered that fishes have ears, al
though sounds from the air may not reach
them. One of the oldest arrangements OF
all is found In some fishes. The air blad-
der sends off fibers which are attached to
membranes stretched across cavities in the
SKULL and from these membranes the vi
brations of sound are conveyed to the air
bladder Such is the case with the perch;
while. more strange still, in the carp little
bcre s aid the transmission of sound.
The ears of frogs and toads begin TO an
pToach the type with which we are most
familiar, and very effective ears they are,
too. for pet toad L kept for several years
would always come from his hiding place
when made low kissing sound
Adders may be deaf or hard of hear
ing, but reptiles are furnished with cara
and among them the crocodile has the
ruoimeEt Of an outer ear. Birds, as every
body knows, can hear very readily and the
external cavity is easily found if the feath-
ers on the side of the skull are raised
Any one fortunate enough to get hold of
an Owl may see very remarkable OPEN
ing leading 10 the drum, but the tuft Of
feathers which adorns the head on each
side in some species cannot be regarded an
IN any way analogous to our own folds OF
cartilage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-25
THE MAN HAD A BUM LAMP.
A Term Which Was Not MT First I'm
derstOOd.

A Term Which Was Not mt First I'm
derstOod.
From the Chicago Record
Mr.. Ellis overheard two men talking in
the street car.
You know Dam" said one
(which is him.
1.-The one with the bum lamp"
"Oh. yes. Say, did he always have that
lamp"
Ever since 1 knew him."
Mr.. Ellis considered this the most extra
ordinary bit Of conversation he had heard
in many weeks. Here was a man identi-
fed by his possession of lamp, which he
had owned for a considerable period. Did
he carry the lamp with him? And what IN
the world was a bum lamp?
He asked Mr.. Carthage at the office.
"A bum lamp repeated Mr.. Carthage.
Il don't know that / ever heard of one,
although the inference would be, of course,
that it is a lamp owned by a bum, which
is, believe, a common synonym for tramp
or vagabond."
Eyes, but this man spoke as if it were a
lamp that he had. with him all the time"
At that moment a messenger boy came
in.
What was it he saidT' asked Mr..
Carthage.
He said his friend had a bum lamp and
had owned 1t ever since he knew him.
witch one was bum?" asked the mes
senger boy.
Which what?" said Mr.. Ellis, sharply.
witch lampT
81 don't know that he had more than
one"
He must "a had right and left to
begin with
Right and left what7"
Lamps. Denis your eyes, you know
lamps
And what IS a bum lamp" asked Mr..
Ellis humbly.
wy, that means a game eye a bad
one"
Mr. Ellis was crushed. He waited until
the boy went away with his message and
then he said: Carthage, I'm afraid we're
an ignorant lot. A bum lamp! Well, that
beats anything / ever heard"
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lected In the midst ofsthe excitement that
they found themselves leaving the matter
IN It IT. IS HANDS Very good sakrest,on, SIR" said
Sir Alexander. you had better take your
self OF as quickly asE9p can,
But Capt. Tenterdeh drew himself up and
turned his back upon the other man
II have done no Intentional harm to you
or to any one, Lady: Auchlean, as you
know" said he. 7 haye always been only
by executing any Mpmmissions s in ny =
power. don't hkeS6 go away without
knowing whether yd are to be made to
suffer for this acciaAsel meeting. when
Leave that to me. said Lady Auchlean.
with faint little spafle .tSir Alexander
wi, will belle Dslisye me. for sn going to tell him
mans n fsee But Re Sand sh sG Se1a
out to him, gave 1t a quick, warm pressure
bowed coldly to Sir Alexander. who did not
return the salutation, and started to go
down the hillside.
Lady Auchlean led the way back into the
cottage, and her husband followed In q
state of great bewilderment. He was
from the fright and nervousness which had
characterized it before the appearance of
Capt Tenterden. He looked at her with
apparent GOODNESS but with some uncon-
looking woman. with the slight air Of
recklessness which was noticeable in her
manner, was more to his taste than the
pretty. shy automaton he had considered
''Weli," he said sharply, as soon as the
door was shut, "let me hear your explana-
ton"
He did not attempt to disguise the fact,
apparent in his tone and manner, that he
was prepared to dsbelieve every word
Lady Auchlean looked up. She had taken
off her hat again, and the golden hair was
again framing a cloud about her head In
a ato du Ioh
II was going to run away with him."
said she. quietly.
Sir Alexander was struck dumb. None
of his widest suspicious had prepared him
stared at her. and finally turned away to
the fire. Lady Auchlean went on with her
confession in dreary. despairing tone.
ITS. very terrible, isn't It? Very shock
ing? That with all the money 1 have to
spend, and the bills I'm allowed to run
up, 1 should not be satisfied? That I can't
be happy without some one to care about
met
"Don't-don't I care about you?" stam-
mered Sir Alexander quite humbly.
He was an honest, upright man himself.
and he respected her for telling the truth,
respected her at the bottom Of his heart.
far more than that.
Her reply was very prompt. very cutting
'No; II you had cared about me. you
would have seen what was coming. Every
one else did,
What was coming?" Sir Alexander spun
around again toward her. Why. then, have
you, have you
Il haven't done anything. But meant
to-"
Then" stammered her husband in an
unsteady voice, 'let Us look upon my COM
ing in here tonight a special interven-
ton CT Providence, to save you from
from"
From being happy with a man who
would nave been kind to me!' burst out
Lady Auchlean. as she gave way at last to
hysterical sobbing. oh, yes, know am
shocking you; know you think me terri
bly, wicked. but don't care I've got to live
out my life. my wretched. miserable, lone
ly life with you-for l Shall never have the
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Sir Alexander. trying to hide the fact that

Sir Alexander. trying to hide the fact that
he was suspicious.
Nae, sir, never before. My lady's been
always by herseP when I've met her, SEEM
ing Ianesome, 1 thoct. But it's not in the
nature Of ieddies as handsome az she to
be lanesome long, sir. 1 could ha' tellt We
that, if ye'd speered.'
Sir Alexander turned away and went into
the cottage, too angry to speak without
betraying himself. He found, however, in
his wife's newly discovered charm, in her
half childlike penitence and pretty hui
mlity, matter to divert his thought
When the carriage arrived and Lady
Auchlean and her husband began the de-
scent of the hillside to meet it. she lean
ing on his arm, old Jock watched them
stolidly from the window Of the hut and
then turned to his wife with dry chuckle.
II thought there'd be a fiare-up some
day." said he, land so there has been, or
my names no. Jock. But If Sir Alexander
learnt that there's a sort O. cattle ABBOTT
that is better worth looking after than
his short-horns, maybe he'll get hame a
prize-winner after az
(The end)