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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

You knew him as a post Office
clerk.
The first time l ever saw him
he was hanging out his mothers
washing. We went to public
school together, and he usually
staid at home ON Monday morn
ings to help his mother wash. l
have known him for twenty years,
first asa school boy; then rs an
errand boy in a grocery store; a
clerk in the post Office; :. shoe
makers apprentice working as a
cobbler at the bench; a day laborer
with pick and shovel; a student at
Lake Forrest University earning
his living and schooling by clean
ing and lighting the village street
lamps; a law student making his
way doing odd Jobs, copying aud
work as porter; graduate, one of
a class of 200 from the Ann Ar
bor University, selected to deliver
the Grafton at the semi centennial
of the University in June 1877; a
candidate for Congress, a stalwart
sturdy young Republican in 1892,
resigning lucrative position,
spending his little savings and all
his time, making a brilliant can
vass for the state ticket, without
reward, save the kindly remem
brance of the people for his person
al sacrifice and arduous labors for
the party; candidate for Mayor
of Kansas City, making a cam
paign on two propositions i. e.
City OWNERSHIP of Water works
and for cheap gas; Mayor, with
both pledges accomplished before
the end of his term, and as one
who will leave that office, with a
record of having accomplished
more for Kansas City than any
Mayor that ever held the office.
He Is a self made man
And why should not the party
now honor him, and do itself
proud by nominating him for
Governor?
Born in Ebensburg, Cambria
Co. Pa, June 1st. 1861. His
parents moved to Chillicothe, Mo.
in 1874 and moved to Gallatin in
1875, which place was his home
until he moved to Kansas City.
His parents were poor, frugal,
honest and Industrious. Father
a worthy shoemaker, who as the
family was large, had difficulty in
making both ends meet, and his
mother, a splendid women. with
great strength of character, quick
wit and strong mentality, has al
ways been his idol.
He is one of the people, A
plain, outspoken man, without
frills, and the strongest man we
could possibly nominate. Being
a young man he would attract to
his standard thousands of young
men now ab,ut 10 cast their first
ballot.
The masses of the people of the
State admire him as magnifcens
specimen of young American in
telectuality, vigor and manhood.
Those who know him best, love
him most. His nomination would
mean the most enthusiastic and
successful campaigns the state has
ever seen. Yours truly,
BOYD DUDLEY.
Martz & Graana hove mor
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

Try Fout & McCnesneys dust
less oils on your kitchen floors,
and see how much labor it saves
the house keeper during warm
weather
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

W. L. Smiths shoe shop is now
permanently located in the Spencer
block opposite V. Miller's lumber
yard.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

For SALE-A number of thor
ough-bred Poland China male pigs.
six months oil. AL lress Ely
Dodson, kirksyille, Mo.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

Go to Stephenson's Corner Drug
Store for fine cigars, tobaccos
snuffs and pipes.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

Go to Stephenson's Corner Drug
Store for fine Perfumery, Station
cry, Pocket Books, Visiting Cards,
Toilet Waters, Soaps, Sponges,
Sachets and Face Po wders, Creams,
and Combs.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26
First District.
Before a cyclone the clouds

-Be10re cHclone tHe Stoui'
are greenish white. The Democrats
should watch that silver lining.
Three Chicago robbers held
up two hundred persons in store
They would prove capital English
men in South Africa.
When we consider the re
cent gold purchases the Democrats
certainly cali not insist that Cleve
land is not a buy metallist.
Prosperity is coming back
soon tramps will wander thinly;
our guide will never lose the
track-they call him Bill Mckin'
ley.
Major McKinley's invinci-
bility was demonstrated by the
abject failure of the report circu
lated just before the nomination,
that Cleveland would vote for him.
Tile Colorado Senator S
spectacular loyalty to free silver is
enough to provoke the suspicion
that he desires to be the paying
Teller when some debts become
due.
ALL the Democratic papers
are jumping on Filley and Web,
ster Davis. With them out of the
way, Democratic success in Mis-
souri, would be among the posi-
bilities.
Those Democrats who have
hungered consumingly for Repub-
lican "talk'' will probably grow
weary of the same, between the
present time and the early days of
November.
CONGRESSMAN q. S. Hall
has been been sending Republican
editors Carlisle's speech at Chi
cago. Has U. S. given up mis-
sionary work as hopeless in his
own partys.
The platform may disturb
the Democrats at Chicago to some
extent, but its effect will be as
nothing compared to that of their
party's record within the last
three years.
Western Democrats who
exultantly regard the Republican
financial plank as an invitation to
defeat, will ultimately understand
it is really a sincere and earnest
pledge of national honor.
Iii Hung Chang, the Chi.
neSe statesman, has his coffin al
ready prepared. This is anothe
way of saying the man from the Ori-
ent realizes when he is "done for"
more readily than Cleveland, Car
Isle and several others of theil
party.
If England had a Is to /
silver party, its advocates could
probably be pacitied by promises
along another line. 1t would GER
tainly be enough for the average
Briton, if the government would
agree to extend its domain by
legislating every furlong into a
mile.
Teller secured Straddle
plank at Minneapolis in 1892, and
yet Colorado cast its vote that
year for Populist Weaver. Men
without influence at home should
not be allowed to dictate in con.
ventiors. Every honest Republi-
can is glad that Teller's tale il
told.
Next week the GRAPHIC
will publish an extract from d
standard history of the United
States that will show why certain
Republicans have waged a bitter
warfare against Filley for twenty
years. AS our readers know very
little of the factional fight in Mis-
souri,, this bit of history will he
unusually interesting reading.
"A French prophecies an.
nounces she is the medium through
which the Angel Gabriel will sue
a Paris newspaper for libel. II
this species of change of venue is
to prevail, Mr. Cleveland should
be on the alert. Willingly oil
unwillingly, he has been mas.
queraded as an improved Moses
on more than one occasion.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26
Reliable Goods = Reasonable
Prices. Garrett & Turner,
The Grocers.

DR.. A. p. Sawyer-Being troubled considerably
with neuralgia and was advised by friends Of mine
to use your Family cure which have given trial.
has greatly improved my health. give you per
mission to pubs my name in any OF your circulars
Yours Truly C. Schant. New LondoI. Wis.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

Produce taken in exchange for
groceries and queensware at Stan
ton & Coles.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

LosT-A set of upper teeth.
Leave at this office and receive
reward.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

The cyclone season is here call
on Thatcher for cheap and rella-
BILE cyclone insurance.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

Martz & Greene have money to
loan on farm property.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26

cures painful menstruation. Irregular
ties, life-sapping drains, falling OF the
womb and flooding. 1t cures all the
pains and troubles by making the
feminine organs perfectly strong and
healthy. Its action is wonderfully bene
fetal to girls just entering wo!nanhood,
and to women passing through the
period known as the Change OF life"
No need to hesitate now. Cure can be
had right at home.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1896-06-26
BAR GAIN WEEK AT
c. A. ROBINsON s; cos.
Now is the time o get acquainted with the
The Zig Cash Dry Goods House
Now is the time to get acquainted with the
NORTH EAST MISSOURI
>~~e ~

1t needs no introduction the people of Kirksve Its
SYNONYMOUS with progressive up to date merchandising
and bargain prices, in everything sold. We have some
excellent bargains in the lines OF Summer wash Silks
Ogandies Dim i,s, Lawns, and Cha'l1es lhese gooos
won't last long, early and get the choice patterns
Everything is marked in plain figures and richly ONE
PRICE to all We practice humbugery at all; we
fund the money on all goods not satisfactory except
piece goods cut off Thanking you for past avors and
soliciting continuance of same, we are Yours Respt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17
InnartiaI.

A remarkable instance of the impar- tial administration of justice is said to have occurred some years ago in court of Texas when young Mexican, charg- sd with having stolen pistol, was ar raigned. He proved beyond all doubt that the pistol was his own, and that it had been in his possession long before the alleged theft occurred.
 The case went to the jury at 12 o'clock. the usual hour of adjournment, and the jury, who did not wish to be kept until the court opened again at 3 o'clock, hurried to give in their verdict.
 The foreman, who had been reclining in peaceful attitude suggestive of slumber during the hearing, turned to his companions, saying:
 Well, boys, what do you think? Hadn't we better give him two years?"
 All right, {" responded a juryman. Put him through, or the judge will adjourn. "
 "Go ahead" said another. We don't want to stay here till 8 o'clock. Hurry up P
 But is he guilty?" inquired a thoughtful old gentleman.
 Well, :" exclaimed the foreman, after stare of astonishment at this view of the matter, eff you think he ain t guilty, let s clear him P
 A verdict of Not guilty P was speed fly rendered, and the jurymen cheerful ly repaired to the noontide meal - Youth s Companion.
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LETTERS COST sf APIECE.
caiifornia Miners Lined Up For the Mall.
 and Places Were Worth $500.

California Miners Lined Up For the Mall.
 and Piaces Were Worth $500.
 A we'll known patent attorney in this city, who was in California in the early mining days, apropos the publication in The Post of the cost of carrying mails on the Yukon, makes some interesting statements about similar service on the Pacific coast in 1849-50:
 We had to pay $1 for every letter sent or received" he states, besides the government postage. We were in the mines and had to send a messenger, with an order for the postmaster to de- liver to him our mail at Sacramento, a distance of from 75 to 100 miles, ac- cording to the location of Ahe camps. Parties made business of ctarying the mail and had regular routes around through the mining camps.
 At that time mail went by way of the isthmus, there being but one steam CT every three weeks. As 8 result, at San Francisco and at Sacramento, the two main offices and supply points for the state, there would be a large crowd waiting every time mail arrived. They finally adopted rule among themselves requiring all to form in line and take their turn, and hundreds stood or laid in line day and night to keep their places, sometimes several days before they could be served, the line being formed days before the steamer arrived. Resident speculators would take position in the line, and when they had advane- 4t T to others from the mines, who were waiting, frequently getting from $100 to $500.
 "Suoh thing can hardly be believed by those who have never had any such experience, but in the fall of 1849 an OK team driver got $10 per day and board, Sundays being counted the same as oth- CT days, while carpenters got from an ounce ($16) to an ounce and half per day, everything else costing ill propor- tion, and hence the mail carriers for the mines could better afford to pay for the position ill line than to wait on expense and lose the time, they sometimes being kept waiting for week before they could get all their mail for the several camps.
 "One of the curious sights was the sale of the New York papers. As soon as the steamer arrived man or boy with lot of papers would rush ashore, mount box and just as fast as he could hand out the papers and make change dispose of them at $1 each Of course in time all this changed, but communiea. tion with the States was then so slow and the time required so great that to us, isolated as we were from home and friends and the whole outside world, it seemed almost an eternity. '-Exchange
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Leoky, MAcaulay and Gladstone.


 MT. Lecky was perfectly right in de- to answer questions concerning his re- ligious belief. But in citing Maeaulay as an authority for his reticence he is not quite accurate.
 The incident to which MT. Lecky re- fers occurred at Leeds in 1882. The in- terrogator was clergyman, and Maeau lay, after exolaiming, Put that man upon chair that I may see him. :" pro ceeded to express his regret that min ister of religion should exhibit so in- tolerant spirit. But having exhausted his indignation he said, "Gentlemen, l am Christian. ;
 Macaulay lost his seat for Edinburgh in 1847 on religious question, the grievance against him being that he had voted in favor of the grant to May nooth, the training college for Irish priests. On this subject MT. Gladstone took curious and characteristic course. When Sir Robert Peel, as prime minis ter, proposed the grant in 1845, Mir. Gladstone was secretary of state for the colonies He, like Macaulay, voted for Maynooth. Bnt finding that such a vote was contrary to the principles laid down in his book on church and state, which he so far recanted, he resigned his office so that his motive for changing his opinion could not be impugned Mir. Disraeli taunted him with convulsing parliament and the country lover the momentous question whether Irish stu dents should sleep three in bed or only two. "-London News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17
He Got the Message.

An experienced telegraph operator can from listening to the sounds under stand a message on one kind of telegraph instrument without seeing it at all. One day an inspector walked into an office and began to question the clerk in charge. Suddenly message began to arrive, and the clerk sat down to write it. The message was as follows:
 ''Look out for squalls. The inspector is somewhere on the line and will be poking his nose in everywhere,
 The inspector smiled as he listened to the message, while the poor clerk looked quite helpless. His superior, however, went to the instrument and sent back the answer: "Too late. He has already poked his nose in here. - Pearson $ Weekly
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17
MR. JOSEPH M. HILL has decline,

MR. JOSEPH M. HILL has declined the propositions submitted to him by Judge Edgar E. Bryant, pub lished in yesterdays GRAPHIC, look ing to settlement of their contest for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by the people of Sebastian county. Mr. Hill states that he has already notified his friends through out the State that he would make the race, and that he proposes to do so now independent of any action Judge Bryant may take. This means that Sebastian county will come before the State Convention with two candidates for Chief Jus tice of the Supreme Court of the State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17
OUR DARING COLLEGLANS.

Just before the National Conven- tions assemble four young men from the State Universities of Missouri and Arkansas will meet in this city and decide the one question which, it was feared, was going to split the old parties into smithereens. The Missouri orators will maintain that bimetallism is the hallucination of a brain economically diseasd, while the young men from Arkansas will at tempt to demonstrate that mono metallism is monarehial plot against the Declaration of Independ- ence.
 This is the Missouri University's answer to the charge that it is only interested in developing athletes and musicians. It expects to prove that it is irvincible in the forum as we'll as on the field.
 By the time the contest is con cluded we predict that the young men will have convinced the public that the old crop of Arkansas and Missouri politicians never will be missed; in short, that there are others.
 Arkansas can produce havoc if it will sling Col. Lon Stephens silver nuggets" at the Missourians. These projectiles are said to have higher penetrating power than the shells from a 13-inch cannon. Missouri's buckler would then be Clifton Breck- inridge's speeches and letters on the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17
A Mfaht.

"Yes. he answered. as he seemed to huddle himself in heap. ''I've done some odd things in my time, I've jump ed from train running at speed of 48 miles an hour, and oan't say as l want to repeat the experiment.. |"
 What was the oceasionY'
 "Three years ago. did it for bet of 20 shillings. The bet was that l daren't walk out on the platform and take the jump without picking out my ground. As it happened the ground was pretty clear, but g1, ,000, 900 wouldn't get me to try 1t again. ,
 How did you come out?"
 Well, it's hard to describe the sensa. tion. As Isprang from the step seem ed to fly. sailed along in the air until my wings grew tired, and then drop ped down to see the country. Some times I beat the professionals all hol- low, and again made mess of it. It was my intention to skip all the mud you can't always have your own way in this world. By and by came up with bang in ditch corner, and waited for first class hospital to visit me.
 Much hurt?"
 Might have been worse Broke an arm, two ribs and had over 100 cuts and bruises. and it was seven weeks be- fore 1 could walk yard D
 But you won the 20 shillings?"
 "Ye-s, but there is where always grow sad. The stakeholder forwarded it to me from his town in the shape of a coffin, and it didn't fit my length by seven inches. 1 had to sell the confound- ed thing as misfit at half price. ''- Strand Magazine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17
PINE BLUFF. ARK. JAN. IT. 1896.
LARGEST DAILY CITY CIRCULATION,
LITTLE RoeK is to have tobacco factory, which, it is said, will begin operations about April l.

THE Democrats are bringing retal iatory measures against.the Republi cans in the Lower House of the Ken. lucky Legislature. The Republicans are seeking to unseat two Democratic members, and the Democrats have retaliated by charging two Republi- can members with using railroad passes and holding incompatible offices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17
silyerites Loslng Ground In Louisiana.

Although Louisiana has been oonsid- cred free silver state, there is enoour- aging evidence that sound money senti- ment is rapidly gaining ground. At the recent Democratic state convention Gov ernor M. J. Foster, an outspoken oppo- nent of free and unlimited coinage at 16 to l. was unanimously renomfnated for governor. In deference to his views the convention refused to indorse free silver and adjourned without adopting f1nan- cial plank. This action of representa- tive body of the controlling political party shows that the silyerites are losing their hold on Louisiana Governor Eos ter is certain to be reelected, and his victory will be an admission that the people of Louisiana prefer an advocate of sound money to a believer in 50 cent dollars and the silver standard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17
THE Helena World very pertinent

THE Helena World very pertinent ly remarks: Some good man'should be nominated for Governor of Ar kansas. This is no year for melodies with no record worth speaking of, to be nominated by the Democratic party. The Republicans are feeling kinder saucy this year, and if we put up a short horse and they put up their best man they may run us a close race. The Democrats throughout the State should get to- gether and force some man like w.
 l.. Terry or Tom McRae or John H. Rodgers to accept the nomination. '"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17

THE National Democratic Com mittee now in session at Washing ton on Thursday selected July 7 as the date for the meeting of the next National Democratic Convention. Last night Chicago was selected as the place of meeting for the conyen- tion by the following vote on the twenty-ninth ballot: Chicago, 26; Cincinnati l; St. Louis, 24.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17
Assienee,s Sale.

Notice is herey given that I will, as as- January, 1s96 at Riggin' s mill in the city of Pine Bluff. Arkansas, between the hourss of judicial sales. sell to the highest and best bidder, on credit of three months. the fol lowing personal property to-wit; All the machinery, tools, implements, lumber office, office fixtures. and all leases and franchises used in and about the operation of said mill, as Is particularly shown from an inventory now on file in the office of the circuit clerk of Jefferson county, Arkansas. The purchaser will be required to give approved personal security fer the amount of his bi
 1227d20t .. M. PHILPoT. Assignee
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His Birdie Died.

Not for want of attention or be- cause she was not loved enough, but because in the carelessness in not buying fresh and good bird seed. You can buy cheap bird seed, half of which are broken are mostly all cheap seed, two or three years old. and unfit for a jay bird. We handle so much seed that we always have it fresh. A special mixture for us just right and fish bone in each package. MEYER
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Was It Fate3

Those who hold that no man can avoid his fate may find support for their doctrine in the experience of Charles J. Weller of Elkhart, Ind. He was employ ed at grinding at an emery wheel, but regarding the position as dangerous handed ill his resignation. Five minutes before the time for ending his last day at the work the wheel burst and killed him. Philadelphia Ledger.
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Hoods Pills are hand made. and perfect h proportion and appearance. 25o. box.

repeal of the Sherman act. With such modern arms the battle will be brought up to the most improved warfare and acquire the interest of things now on earth.-St. Louis Re Dubhc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17

Do not think of knocking out another persons brains because he differs in opinion from you. It would be as ra- .ional to knock yourself on the head be- cause you differ from yourself ten years ago.-Horace Mann.
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THE RECORD of remarkable cures effected enables us truthfully to say that Hoods Sarsaparilla is the only true blood purifier prominently in the public eye today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17

BLOOD AND NERVES are very closely related. Keep the blood rich, pure and healthy with Hoods Sar- saparilla and you will have no trouble from nervousness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17

In 1880 the gross product of the wool en mills was valued at $267, ,000, GOO; ten years later 1t had increased to $3S8, : 900, GOO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-17

HOODS PILLS are the best after dinner pills, assist digestion, prevent constipation .25c.
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PINE BLUFF CAMP NO. 6.
 w. of the w.
Meets every Wednesday, night, nights in every Month in Imperial Lodge Hall, over Citizens 8 Bank. A. A. HARPER, $. ]. BUMPASS,
 Clerk. Council Comm an der
Rental Notice.
G. ". Davis, will on VI
Monday, January 2O 1S9e

between the hours of II and 12 noon, at the Sourt-house door in Pine Bluff, offer to the nlghest ds ana best bidder for rent for the yea Ioso tne plantation known as the Yicsorla place, located about seven miles east of Pine Bun, on the south bank of the Arkansas river entirely above overflow. Said farm are aDout 2OO acres fenced Separately. well souuen ln Johnson grass. Good for hay ar pasoure, ssea a Place contains dwellings, cabins. steam al gin and mill A note with personal said rent. P n aS SUSulily TOT
 Receiver