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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06
NEWS IN BRIEF.

William J. Campbell. Republican National Committeeman, from H., is dead
 The Iowa Senate Committee decided to report bill allowing the manufacture of liquor
 The Kentucky Republican Com mittee started Governor Bradley E presidential boom.
 At the Presbyterian Mission meeting over which Mr. Cleveland presided $5,S00 was subscribed.
 Jokithia Tchida, a Japanese student at Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, cut his own throat.
 At Monte Vista, Colorado, the young son of a physician, playing doctor, poisoned his baby sister.
 Senator Flood struck Senator Flanagan with cane in the Virginia Senate chamber. Flood was arrested.
 A Kansan has invented gun which he claims will produce rain in large quantities and whenever it is wanted.
 Joseph Banigan resigned the presidency of the United States Rubber Company. Robert Evans succeeds him.
 The twelve Republican Congress sional District delegates elected yesterday in Arkansas were instruc- ted for Mckinley.
 A Kansas City Insurance man suspended a Cuban flag across a street in that city. He may be forced to take it down.
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GREAT IS DIXEY.
The Famous comedian Delights a Large
 Pine Bluff Audience.

Raw throata and sore sides are 2 common complaint in Pine Bluff to. day. The cause of this general af fiction is that large element of oui population-inclnding the elite and aristocracy of the tovn-spent all oeyening with Bixey" at the Opera. house last night, and the side-split- ting laughter caused by this happy comedian and his company of merry makers totally relieved all of that "tired feeling" so common at this season of the year.
 Notwithstanding the down-pour of rain which fell from f o'clock until late in the evening, q large audience was present to see DiXey last night, and the dampness of the weather in no manner dampene1 the enthusiasm of the occasion.
 This was Mr. Dixey's first visit to Pine Bluff. but all had heard of his name and fame in the comedy line, and if there was one disappointed person in the audience, VIC have not yet heard of it.
 The curtain raiser, "phe Seven Ages" was perhaps the most enjoy able part of the entertainment. "The Lottery of Love-" followed, and during the three acts the house was conyulsed with laughter. "The Lottery of Love" is in the nature of high faree-comedy, and the play pre- sents ample opportunities for dis play of MT. Dixey's versatile talents. Mir. Dixey is also supported by a company of stars without aninferior member of the east, and merrier, and better all-aronnd comedy company was never seen ill Pine Bluff.
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IMMENSE EXCITEMENT.
The Arrival of the Famous Human
 Magnets.

Dr. Granville and Cracking, the celebrated specialists who are mak- ing such a whirwind of excitement by their wonderful cures of the sick i'll Little Rock, arrived here today, and have opened offices, for fourteen days, atMrs. Norris house, 2lS West Second avenue. Dr. Granville lec- lures at the Operahouse Friday, March B, at s D. m. All are invited to visit the Doctors at their offices on West Second avenue. Consulta- tions are free. d1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06
 POLICIES
That Insure Women Against Fail
 ure to Get Husbands.

In Japan, if a woman is not mar ried by a certain age, the authorities pick out a man whom they compel her to marry. In Schleswi there is q spinster's insurance company es- tablishad to provide for the single lady members of well-to-do families
 The company gives them shelter, board and pin money. In Denmark young women are enabled to insure against being old maids. Should they remain spinsters at 40 they re- ceive a weekly allowance, The Mar ahilf Matrimonial Club of Austria, the membeLs of which are all rich men, pledge themselves to marry a poor girl-any infringement by mar rying a rich one entails q fine of $2,000, which forms an endowment to keep those who have obeyed the rule. On the other hand, an anti matrimonial club exists at Frankfort the members being ladies between the ages of 20 and 40, duly elected, and paying an annual subscription of $50. They take q VOW never to marry; doing so entails n fine of $500 Every member must dress i'll black and forswear novels. .-Ex.
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A FINGER TORN OFE.
A Serious Accident to a Cot. ton Belt Elm
 ploye.

At an early hour this morning Mr. E. B. Boggs was at work on the artesian well being sunk at the Cotton Belt shops. Some ropes about the machinery became twisted and Mir. Boggs attempted to adjust them when his hand was caught and one finger torn off, and the hand otherwise badly mntila- ted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Miss English, of St. Louis, arrived in Pine Bluff last evening. Miss English has accepted the position of milliner at the Kaufman Bazaar, a fact for which the ladies of Pine Bluff will have cause to feel thankful, for she is said to be an artist in her line, excelled by none.
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A Special Matinee

'1'he Private Secretary Company will give a special Ladies and Ghil- dren' s Matinee at the Opera-honse to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Prices, 9, 50 and D cents.
 Regular scale of prices for the night perform ance.
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Notice.

Anyone throwing sweepings, trash, limbs of trees or bushes into the streets of the city is in violation of q city ordinance and subject to arrest and fine.
 333t L. E. GOLDSMITH. Mayor.
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A tramp slipped into the cotton office of Ragland X Co, yesterday afternoon and stole the oyercoat of Mir. Hanley. The theft was dis covered and the thief captured and the coat was recovered. He will be given 8 hearing before Magistrate Alexander to answer to the charge of grand larceny.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Hon. T. E. Morton, editor of the Camden Herald and q prominent candidate for State Auditor, is in the city today meeting his many friends
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Work on the new telephone plant is progressing rapidly and the ex- change will soon be in readiness for business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

- It is now almost impossible to cross Fourth avenue at the intersea- tion of Main street, on account of the mud
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Miss Amelia List, of Chillicothe, O., n sister of Mr. George List, has ar rived in the city and will in future make Pine Bluff her home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

The Leap Year Club will be enter tained tonight by Miss Nellie Hicks at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Viii Taggart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Wm. Crowell, the white tramp who on yesterday afternoon stole an oyercoat from the cotton office of Ragland & Co.,, was today bound
 over by Magistrate Alexander to await the action of the Grand Jury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Mrs. Fannie NJ. Altschul will leave tomorrow for Hot Springs, where she will remain for q month or more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

MT. Leo Nj. Andrews, a prosperous Jefferson County farmer, is spending the day in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

MT. Floyd Jarvis came up from Noble Lake last afternoon. He re- ports that on his plantation the work of blowing is progressing nioaIxr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

DRIVE OUT the impurities from your blood and build up your sys- tenn by creating an appetite and ton ing the stomach with Hoods Sarsa- parilla, if you would keep yourself well.
 HooD's PILLS are the best after dinner pill; assist digestion, cure headache. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Prof Scheer will entertain his dancing school tonight with a german, at James hall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Hon. W. $. Amis, of Cleveland county, was in Pine Blnff yesterday en route home from Chicot county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Miss Fay Taylor will entertain the Heart Whist Club at the home of her father, tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Nothing of importacee came up be fore the Police Court this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

A tremendous rain fell throughout this section of the State last night.
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CITY ITEMS.

MT. James O'Neal, of Wabbaseka, is q Pine Bluff visitor today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

EXCLUSIVE AGENCY FOR Floyd's Famous Candies; by ex- press weekly. Nice and fresh fine as any high grade candy; Only 50c.per pound.
 , 12 dim JOE $. ALTSCHUL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Our stock of Hats, Shirts, Ties, and don't forget our Clothing, is complete, at prices that will astonish you. Agent for DUNLAP HATS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

NEW YORK, March l, '96. To ELIAS FROHLICK, Manager Advertising Dept.
 for Isaac Dreyfus. Continue our Shoe Sale at reduced prices for one week longer. Am buying heavy. Will need room.
 ISAAC DREYFUS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

TWO Large rooms to rent. No. 326 corner Fourth avenue and Walnut street. 3 , d6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

Notice these few prices on Shoes. It will astonish you. Our Mems $3 Shoes this week for $2. 40.
 Our Mems $3.5O and $3.85 Shoes this week at $2.85.
 Our Mems $5 and $5. 50 Shoes this week at $3.95.
 Our Ladies Lace and Button $3 Shoes this week at $1.95.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-06

A Kansas City Insurance man suspended q Cuban flag across street in that city. He may be forced to take it down.
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A POINTER Don't miss Our Great
NIGHT MESSAGE.

1899. $40. 6St
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Why We Keep Christmas.

Not because We are absolutely sure
that the Christ was born December 18th.
though such knowledge would In mere
external sense make Its observance on
that date more appropriate. Not because
IL has so long been the custom IN the
Christian Church SO to do, nor because we
all have so many precious memories con-
nected Herewith, though such reasons are
not without weight. Not because the day
Is holy in itself, though we believe 1t
should be set apart for a sacred use. But
because Gods gift OF His Son to become
incarnate is OF such transccrdcnt I'M
portance TO humanity that IL nesds 20 Ia
emphasized by an annual church festival.
which is always so helpful in promoting
the systematic study ana right apprehen-
sion of that for which IL stands. In the
incarnation Il contained generically an
that Christ's life and sufferings means for
US. "The unspeakable gift" the eternal
expression OF Gods love for man--this Is
the sum and substance OF the Christian
message. And right true II is, that the
thought OF the divine love should beget
during this blessed season more perfect
love 10 God and more practical love TO
our fellow-men. ]. A. MOREHEAD,
Pastor English Lutheran Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

and poesy. as well as Of highly religious
meaning. This is also true OF al Cnrist-
mas celebrations in old England. bui now
grea. was my surprise, when, ten ye'rs
ago, found my self for the first time in ny
life, surrounded ut Christmas by pande-
monium, that reminded mo OF Roman
Saturnaia or Of Greek Bacchanals. Wnere
was the still Night, Holy Night? me
idea struck me that IL tho holy angels
should ever have thought OF appearing 10
us, as they did in the silence OF the INST
Holy Night on the fields OF Bethienem.
their proclamation. peace on earthG
would have seemed so ridiculous and so
melaproprOs TO them under the circum-
stances that they would certainly nave
beaten a most speedy retreat into better
regions Of the universe, never TO be seen
any more in our neighborhood. 1 never
will forget the tremendous effect OF
"baby-waker' that was exploded In the
hall OF my church In the midst OF my ser
mon. and that seemed to shatter the whole
building down to its deepest foundations.
oh! "Still Night, Holy Night"
/ most heartily congratulate our Minis
terial Union on the decided stand IL has
lately taken IN view OF that question. May
all the true followers OF our Holy Saviour,
whose birth we are soon TO celebrate, help
faithfully to do away with nuisance
which is a reproach TO and spot on our
Christian civilization, and may we all
have and enjoy a still and holy night,
with all the blessings Of truly Merry
Christmasl
Rev. PAUL L. MENZED, d. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
The seasons Sentiment 1. Peace.


In response to your request for senti-
ments appropriate TO the Christmas
season, and TO conform also to an appro-
pirate brevity, I may say in two para
graphs the things that arc uppermost In
my mind.
J. Speaking OF the sacred association
which has made Christmas a holiday
and festivity my appeal IS not now
10 the authorities, but to men and women,
that certain hiIarious noises on the
streets, such as We had by them year
ago, Independently OF other and perhaps
weghuer considerations, must seem
violently homogeneous with the inspiring
idea of the season, and unworthy OF re-
fiecting beings.
?. Ii was on Christmas day, \. D., 1l1O
which, by the way, was Friday, as occurs
this year-that, as the account goes
Thomas Beckett preached in the Canter-
bury Cathedral, and four days before his
assassination, on the text as he read 1t,
ION earth, peace TO men OF good Will. ;"
There Is no peace" he said, "but TO men
OF good WILL" appearing - limit the
message OF peace at his enemies, who
were fierce and strong and nigh at that
troublous time, aud with whom he must
be at war. There is no sequence TO be
alleged between his sermon and his hor.
rid murder four days afterwards; but
whatever may be said for the long
mooIed version Of the text, and which Is
very different from the latest Revised
rendering. the sentiment OF the season Is
Peace, and not 10 fly to war; q Christian
sentiment which must approve the Presi-
dents moderate and conservative delive-
rance In his late message on the Cuban
question Congress seems TO be calming
down Of late. IL IS well. God save US
from war with Spain, or England, or any
other national Powerl May the peace OF
the angels song rule the timel
December II, 1856. W. Y. TUDOR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
A Trnc Chriafmns Story.

The return OF christmastds brings TO
mind many a generous and kindly act
that II becomes a pleasure TO reveal. Ii
warns the heart 10 know OF unselfshness
and delicate thoughtfulness for others.
Many are the smiles that this season viii
bring 10 sad faces, and much gladness Will
IL bring TO well-nigh j0yless homes. There
are those who have SO little 10 make life
joyous that the Christmas season becomes
the one bright time OF all the year 10
them. To take the opportunity Of this
Christmas time to bring an unusual bright
ness into some lif0 Is TO catch the spirit
of Him who said: 1T is more blessed to
given than 10 receive" The boy who can
not run and leap and play misses much
Of the music OF life, and IS deprived OF
much OF its gladness To him Christmas
does not mean all that It does to other
boys. And If his enforced inactivity be
accompanied by inability to get certain
things that add to comfort and pleasure,
his lot is doubly hard. Tor the strong, ac-
tive. and vigorous boy to think of his less
favored companion at the glad Christmas
time is for him 10 glorify his own strength.
With this little preface, / would tell a
simple story 10 thrill your heart.
A boy who could not walk sat in his in
valid's chair and dreamed Of Christmas.
That happy time was fast approaching,
but there was little in its coming to prom
iss him Joy While he had some to love
him and give him tender caro-, there was
little means TO gladden. the Christmas
hours Gifts must needs be few where
dwelt this patient and not unhappy boy.
He did not complain Of the hardness OF
his lot, but enjoyed many a hearty laugh
with his stronger companions. The Nhls-
pered word went round the circle OF HIS
sturdy friends that Christmas morn should
bring to him a pleasure beyond his reach.
And so the boyish treasures were unlock
Ell and little sIfts came IA. Shining silver
came. and copper was not despisc1, until
tho treasury hold fair, round sum. Many
a heart was glad, and a delegation went
to make a purchase. They were very hap
py IN the thought OF bringing so much
happiness to another. Something beautiful
and bright and useful was bought with the
money, and in triumph It awaits the dawn
ing OF Christmas morn 10 maks glad tho
heart Of the patient invalid. Its uso Will
constantly remind its owner OF tho
thoughtful kindness o, those who gave II.
and seeing it used by him will give them
pleasure. Thus the generous Christmas
gifr Will bring a double pleasure, and its
JOY viii be long felt
May this true Christmas story stimulate
ms all 10 greater unsehshness. and may
all the little !nvalids ia tho world be re-
membered at this happy Christmas time
God bless Us. every one
CHARLES r. HYDE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

S1.9S gets Full Roll Fancy Rattan
Rocker, rattan arms. The same kind
we'vesold for $3.50; or Fancy Antique
Plush Seat Rocker, good rocker to sew
in; or Cobbler Genuine Solid Oak mot
ash or maple) Rocker. We've had no
trouble in selling nearly thirty-fve dozen
of these at $2.25.
A nice line of high grade Wood-Seat
Rockers i'll birch, Hungarian ash, and
crotch oak, vcrecrcd back, from IS to
$12.
$3.50 gets the best Adjustable
Shaving Stand ever made. No danger of
kicking it over and cutting your face to
pieces. 1t has heavy metal bottom; very
ornamental.
75c. and upwards for Birch Costumers.
Every bedroom ought to have one.
They save your clothes and temper.
S25 gets handsome Triplicate Mirror
Ladies Dresser.
$40 gets a highly polished Mahogan-
lied Music Cabinet with bevel French
pnte mirror.
IS gets the handsomest Oak Ladies
Desk ever brought out. There's nothing
like it III town, and our line of Mahogan-
lied Birch, Solid Mahogany, and Walnut
Desks, ranging between $3.50 and S25,
in the largest we've ever shown.
$3.50 and up gets a pair of highly pol
ished Wood-Seat Hall Chairs.
81 for set of High Back Cane-Seat
Dining Chairs in solid oak.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
o. LIttie Town OF BcthIehem.

~
y little town Of Bethlehem,
How stu we see thee llel
Above thy deep ana droamless sleep
The silent hours so by,
Yet In thy dark street shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears Of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
For Christ Is born OF Mary.
And gathered all above.
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch OF wond'ring love.
o morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth.
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earthl
How silently, how silently.
The wonderous gilt Is givenl
So God imparts 10 human hearts
The blessings OF HIS Heaven.
No ear may hear his coming;
But in this world OF sin,
Where meek souls Will receive him still
The dear Christ enters in.
0 holy Child OF Bethlehem,
Descend 10 Us We prayl
Cast out orr sin and enter in;
Be born in US to-day.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell.
On, come 10 US. abide with Us,
our Lord Emanuel
PHILLIPS BROOKS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
stiII Night, Holy Night.

"stilie Nacht-heillge Nachtw How SOL
emn and sweet does the beautiful melody,
do the single and touching words OF that
dear old Christmas song sound wherever
the Christmas-tree beams IN all its glory
surrounded by the cheerful faces OF young
and old There is scarcely one German
church. or home. not only in the Father
land, but also on this side OF the ocean.
where at Christmas the children would not
gladly sing again and again, aud where
the old people would not with moist eyes
and deeply-moved hearts join in the hymn:
"Stille Nacht-heilige Nachtw
While Nature sleeps her winter sleep
under the soft, white cover, which the
angels seem 10 have brought down from
Heaven; while the darkness Of the long
midvinter nights invites all mankind to
rest from the turmoil and the struggles OF
A long years manifold labors and troubles,
there comes the sweetest Of all Christian
celebrations: Celestial messages. heavenly
glory. the Light Of the World descending
from the eternal throne OF divinity and
bringing words OF comfort and peace TO
all mankind. With radiant eyes We be-
hold the luminous apparitions; with thank
fnl hearts we listen to the good news that
cod I'm His mercy has visited His people.
and that Heaven and earth shall be re-
united. Together with the shepherds and
fhe wise men OF the East We sink on our
knees I'm silent wonder at the mystery or
the manger, adoring in holy devotion the
God manifest in the flesh.
stll Night, Holy Night So full OF glad
ttd.ngs and holy emotionsl Ought not this
10 be the main feature or any true CHRIST
mas celebration; humbly and gratefully to
remember and 10 accept all the favors and
rercies OF tho Prince Of Peace, and to
FOLLOW Mary's example, who kept all
thnse things and pondered them in her
heart"? -.
The writer OF these lines has spent
1,,r,strnas time al ten or twelve different
nlaces IN France. Switzerland, Germany
and IN the North OF our Union. Every
where he observed the same sweet cornoi-
nation of religious and social celebrations
10 church and homo. full OK delicious tasts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
The Celebration Is Too Hilarious.

The celebration OF an anniversary ought
TO be IA keeping with what is celebrated,
and to be suggestive Of the event which is
associated with the day. The noise and
disturbance now so common on Christ
mas-Day would be highly suitable for the
anniversary OF some great battle, but is
entirely inappropriate TO the commemora-
ton OF the birth OF Christ the Prince OF
Peace. Our fireworks do not harmonizs
with the angels anthem OF Peace on
earth; good will towards men" l do not
care much about Christmas, for no one
on earth knows when Jesus was born,
but II we are going 10 observe any day,
our celebration ought to be less like what
we do on the Fourth OF July. Let us
adopt a different method of celebrating
Christmas, or change the name OF the day.
ROBERT p. KERR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

family were killed in these cruel perse-
cutions.
Rev. Mr. Barsoom come TO America.
as many OF his educated countrymen. for
the purpose Of studying theology. lie
graduated from the University Of Chi
cago this summer, and is at present
taking course in the Medical College
OF the Maryland University, in Baltimore.
After having finished Il he intends to 20
back into his native country TO work as
an evangelical pastor among his country
people. As il Is very rare opportunity
to have among us a man fully familiar
with the Armenians. much more an eye
witness OF those horrible massacres. OF
which the newspapers have often made
mention, II is hoped that there viii be
large audience, both from German as
well as American people. in ST. Johns
German church this evening to listen 10
this lecture.
Rev. Mr.. Barsoom gave lecture on
the same subject In Rev DR.. HOCe' $
church last Sunday, and II was very
interesting and instructive one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20

No house has ever shown the line of
China Cases we do.
$3.50 gets double bent end China
Case with good sized pattern French
bevel mirror in back.
1915 TO St20 is the range Of prices on
our Sideboards, in Oak, Birch, and Ma
hogany. What better present could you
get?
$3.50 TO S24 Gilt Chairs.
We've also got an extremely pretty
and handsome line of Odd Parlor Chairs.
$40 gets a very large. well-madc Hail.
rack with bevelled mirror, umbrella
stand, etc.
So our own make Sleepy Hollow
Chairs. If you want it well make it to
fit your back.
69c. and up for Iardinierc Stands.
sos for Brass and ONYX Tables.
We've Just received shipment Of Com.
bination Book Cases and Desks, and
have some specially attractive designs
in the darker woods.
Nothing is more useful than a Low
Couch. IL does service in place OF a
Wardrobe or ChIfionniere.
How about a Folding-Bed? Or an
Enarneled Brass Bed?
Chifionnieres, bookcases, Fancy Ia
bles, in Oak. Rattan, Birch, Mahogany
and Enamel.
Parlor Suits, Bed Lounges. Rece ption
Chairs, Smyrna Rugs, Wardrobcs, Ex.
tension Tables, and lots of other things.
$3.50 TO S11 Fur Rugs, large size.