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4 IeS uidf HltCAiliS OA .. Council was held last night with tht Mayor and a full quorum of Alder. men present.
 The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
 The Finance Committee, to whom was referred the account of the Wa. ter and Light Company for rent oi hydrants for September, amounting to $6S7. 30, recommended that $623.9s be allowed in full settlement. The report was adopted and account ordered paid.
 The Sanitary Committee was granted further time in which to re port on the reported irregularities oi Mir. Glegg in the sanitary business.
 The opinion of Attorney-General Trustworthy on the annexation oi contiguous territory, which opinion states that this question cannot be submitted to the voters at a Pfesi- dential election and can only be sub- mitted at annual city elections, was read and ordered filed.
 A petition from gardeners asking for reduction of peddlers license oi vegetables bought and peddled was read. The petition was not granted by unanimous vote of the Council.
 The Mayor stated that a good many property-owners were com- plainIng of the ordinance compelling the putting down of sidewalks in the old lake bottom, and asked that the City Engineer bring in reports as to the property he deemed it impracti- cable to build on.
 The Mayor stated that quite a number of cases had been appealed from inc Police Court, until it had become an almost daily occurrence for some one to appeal from the Police Judges opinion, no matter how clearly the case might be estab- lished, the defendants believing all appeal generally settled the case; and as MT. Hudson, the City Attor- ney, was quite sick, he suggested, that an attorny be employed to prosecute these cases.
 motion the matter was referred to Board of Public Affairs with power to act.
 Alderman Goza presented his resig- nation as follows:
 To the Mayor and City Couneil
 Owing to the uncertainty of my future movements and the pr0babili- ty of my not being able to pay proper attention to my duties as Alder man, I hereby tender you my resig- nation as Alderman from the Second Ward. While I do not intend to abandon my citizenship of the city and county, it will be impossible for me to attend the meetings of Coun- cil as regularly as duty requires.
 Respectfully, JAMES Goza,
 Alderman Second Ward
 On motion the Council accepted the resignation with regret, and ex- tended thanks to Mir. Goza for the interest taken in the city govern ment.
 On motion Council adiOurned
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The negro who stole a coar from the grocery store of Mr. Jno. NJ. Mccain yesterday, was, at o'clock last afternoon, fined $50 by Police Judge Brown. The thief will pay the fine by work upon our streets.
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CHARGED WITH ARSON.
Deputy sherlr .isrewer Captures Fou,
 Negroes Charged with the onense.

About two weeks ago the residence of Dick Bohannon, who lives in Melton township, was set on fire and burned to the ground. The Grand Jury. after Investigating the matter returned true bills against Nose Butler, negro, and his four sons. charging them with setting fire to the house. The warrants for the five fiends were placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Handy Brewer. The men are now in jail in default of g VI 600 bond. each, to await trial.
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Remember Mrs. Cooks stylish millinery department at the Mercan- tile. She is constantly receiving new goods. Also remember her very low prices. dtf
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Highest grade. Lowest Cost. This week $ special at ROBINSON, GREENFIELD
 COMPANY.
oct. IS to oct. g, 1890.
No. i...-Broiled mackerel in Tomato sauce.

No. I-.-Broiled Mackerel in Tomato Sauce. 200. per can---this week only.
 These mackerel are nicely broil- ed and are put up in tomato sauce. A delicacy ready for use. No. e-shrimps and Tomatoes,eo per can. This delicious combination of Shrimps and Tomatoes is a ready dish and can be served either warm or cold.
 No. g. Windsor Maple and Log Cabin Maple syrups. Rock Candy. Boston Club syrups and New Crop Molases, at prices to suit these hard times. New Phone No. I9o.
 Old Phone No. f26.
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Mrs. W.z. Tankersleyand son are home from Star City today.

The shower this morning caught Mir. Chas. Howson in a poorly pre- pared condition. He is making some improvements on his residence, and not anticipating 8 rain, as the Weather Bureau said it would be fare today, he had portion of the roof of his house torn off, with the result that the room was flooded by yancy rain today.
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Mrs. Mary Mccarthy and little son. came down from Little Rock this morning to visit Mrs. Howell S brother. Mir. E.. c. Howell.
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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 vigor and vitality.
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Representative Nancy Wadsworth, of Drew county, passed up the Valley rord to Little Rock last afternoon.
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City Attorney Fred Hudson, who was much worse Sunday night, is reported to be better today, al- though he is yet very sick man.
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Capt. s. +. Hilzheim is at home again after business trip down the Cotton Belt.
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OystRrs-the finest in the world served in all styles at A. J. Mitchell's S Pal are Confec tionery, No. POS Main street. 10 4 dtf
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We have three surreys and one English trap left, will sell at bar gain for this week. q and wit GouID-GALBRAlrH.
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Capt. c. T. Robinson left on the south bound Valley train for Cum mins this morning.
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Mir. NJ. S. Fall is today at Sherrill and Aitheimer. on business for the GRAPHIC.
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Mir. Gus Shoemake says that the Mrs. Rice, who attempted suicide in Hot Springs on the 16th inst, was not his mother. but some other Mrs. Rice.
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Mfr. A. E. Payer and wife, of Ulmn, are in the city.
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Advices from Locust Cottage.state that Mr. J. A. Hudson, who has been very i'll. is now clear of fever and rapidly convalescing.
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Dr. z. NJ. Taylor, of Little Rock, passed down the Valley road to his plantation this morning.
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JIG. Martin and wife. of Parks dale, are in the city on a shopping expedition.
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The pay ear on the Valley railroad arrived here today.
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All kinds of summer drinks at Mitchell's. l7 dtf
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Judge J. ". Owen went down the Valley railroad to his plantation this morning.
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Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to operate. Cure indigestion, bill uusness. 25c.
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Today the County Clerk issued a marriage license to Mir. Andrew Clay and Miss Hannah Chisu.
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fIAETBLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.
prNE'BLUFF. ARK, OCT. 19, 1896
CITY ITEMS.

Try Cycola-the new drink-at Aitchell's.
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J. B. Hirsch. of St. Louis, is at the Arlington.
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XxTANTED-A good second- hand Guitar w Apply to aJ. l. S.'' at this office tf.
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Advertise Your Wants

WANTED--To rent, two or three fnrnis| ,'o rooms, In good location. for light hd
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THE CITY COUNCIL.
The Regular Meeting Last Night Was Not Of Much Interest-AIderman
 Goza Resigns.

A regular meeting of the City Council was held last night with the Mayor and a full quorum of Alder
The herald., 1896-02-10

cultivated her society on quite equal and
familiar terms. Minnie Freke, the youn-
est, was Nannie's special friend, and it
was to her that the most violent remarks
about DR.. McLaren had been addressed and
had met with full sympathy. Yet there she
was, actually going out of her way to speak
to her fathers enemy, while Clara, the
serious one, who had never been known TO
look at any man but the curate her sisters
affirmed, was smiling in the most familiar
manner.
She was destined to be disgusted with
several other old friends before long In
her absence. more than one of her pen
sioners, whom she ruled with benevolent
despotism, had gone over to the enemy.
9TH new doctor he do understand my
breathin'." apologized one old body, worn
with asthma. 'as DR.. Freke he never did.
Lor, miss. he guv me summat as eased it
right off, most wonderful"
HE took our little Tummas. when he
was a-dyin with them fits, an the neigh
bors they said to let him die an not dis
turb i'm no more, an e popped i'm right
in tn tub his own SELF an brought i'm
round. e did," Such was the grateful tes-
timony of another, a mother of six. "Dr.
Freke, e calls out on tn widow when my
man goes to fetch i'm, an e says. says e,
Civ i'm another dose of hecupeckwhanny
wine, an I'll come in tn mornin'. But
Tummus, ED a been dead, cum mornin'.
Lor', miss, If you'd a. been a mother you'd
stick to the doctor as come out of is bed
to your baby"
Unanswerable logic, this; but it only
hardened our willful Mamie. She scolded
and reproached, and grew more vindictive
against the young doctor as his popularity
increased.
They could not fail to meet sometimes
but when they did she answered the depre-
eating look in his eyes-boyish STILL in
spite of his manhood's cares-with a cold
recognition that just escaped being rude
At last one day, they met at the bedside
of great favorite, former maid of Nan
ME, who had made a mistaken marriage,
and was paying the penalty with her life.
Her drunken husband sat, stupefied, in the
room below and Mamie stood beside the
wretched bed on which the once smart and
handsome girl lay in delirium. They had
sent for DR.. McLaren because Wilkes, the
husband. had been dismissed from DR..
Freke's employ.
And then it was that, humble and help
less in the presence of suffering she could
neither understand nor relieve, Mamie be-
gan to recognize the ability of the young
doctor, who could do both. Meekly she took
his instructions and assisted him until the
The herald., 1896-02-10

Now that the season of teas is in full swing.
handsome tea gowns are the fad OF the hour
among the smart set Velvet is the popular
fabric because velvet has a richness and
regal kind of appearance that every woman
loves. A particularly elegant tea gown that
handsome woman will grace is of carnation
velvet in princess style that has a medieval
appearance and effect caused by the manner
of adjusting the trimming. 1t fitsc the figure
is a big single plat falling loosely to the
feet, and border of fur goes clear around
the train. The odd little point in front is OF
white velvet bordered with fur, and the inner
sleeves are of white satin, the long ribbons In
front being satin-faced white velvet. One OF
the oddly handsome features of the gown is
the long outside sleeves which end in a
point at the side and are lined with satin
nd finished with long bows and ends of satin.
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she had such adaptability, but she seems to
fit right into everything, except perhaps,
our rather high-necked evening dresses, but
even then when mother spoke to her she
gave in most gracefully. and we're sure she'll
build a second-story to the shoulder straps
of her white satin gown when she goes
home. Mother says all town people want is
to come into contact with country people
once in while to strike happy medium
for themselves at once. Blanche hasn't
changed one bit; if anything, she's grown
younger. It's perfectly wonderful. She
certainly is healthier than when at school,
for she has splendid color. and her complex
ion is very much improved. This visit has
shown the real woman underneath what
some people who didn't know her, perhaps,
would call slightly frivolous exterior. She
was so sweet just now, as she decided to
write to you. She put her arms about my
neck and said she was going to write you
what perfectly lovely time she was having,
and that she could live with us forever, and
hoped nothing horrid would happen to cut
short her visit. She had a sort of PRESENT.
ment as if something might, and it would
break her heart
Now. why go into all this is. especially
because l don't want you to believe all she
says, and think it's paradise here, and
then be disappointed. for mother joins me
in begging you to come to us for a fortnight
on the goth. the day after Blanche goes
home. We can give only the simplest sort
of amusement, but can offer you the very
greatest welcome, not only from our own
little family here, but from the whole town.!
Do write that you will come. Blanche has
encouraged me into letting old school friend
ships go the way Of our dolls. They are
like small children in family-when they
die no new little ones that may come can
take the place of the ones that are gone.
So do come to us, will you? Pack up your
very simplest ball dress (he highest neck,
not the highest price,. My two maiden
aunts are both Miss Granses, I'm afraid,
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nurse arrived. and then she quietly crel
down the stairs, and out of the house.
| She was closing the door when she heard
her own name, and as she stepped back the
doctor was beside her.
| 1t was moonlight outside. The doctor gave
one glance of repulsion at the figure by the
fireplace; then he held open the door for her
to pass out. >,
''You must let me see you safely home, "
he said, in a most matter of fact way, and
he shut the door behind them.
Mamie hesitated.
at is quite light, and I am not at all
afraid" she said.
In the moonlight she could see the color
rise to his forehead.
"Our way lies the same'' he began qui-
city, and then he burst out: why have you
such persistent dislike to me, Miss Phill-
potts? What have / ever done to your in
jury that you should pursue me with such
bitter rancor, that"-oh, most lame and
impotent conclusion!-"I may not have the
privilege of the merest stranger, to conduct
you to the next house to my own?''
In spite of her alarmed consciousness.
Mamie could not but smile. He saw 1t. and
misunderstood.
you laugh at me-, he said oltterly.
Just now, upstairs, thought you so wom-
anly. Yet you cannot be, to try deliberately
to injure me-"
81 did not laugh at you" answered Nam
ME, little startled by this direct attack
"And l have no possible objection to your
taking me home-I only meant to save you
trouble"
She moved on a step, and looked for him
to follow, but he stood quite still in the
road, which was quiet and deserted.
81 cannot help your dislike" he said, in
a less excited tone, but with the evident
intention of Having 1t out" however she
, might wish to parry his attack.
at is not personal" said Mamie, quick
"; "at least" she added, mot now"
but you have made it so evident" said
DR.. McLaren. Forgive me for speaking,
but l feel must His voice had softened.
That mot now was a drop Of oil upon the
surging waters.
"How?" asked Mamie like the little cow
ard she felt herself
Can you ask? Haven't you opposed me
ever since l came here, used your influence
against me, even among the poor, out of
whom, heaven knows, l don't make my
salt? Haven't you done all you could to
drive me away from Silcott?"
Mamie was silent. Her conscience began
to present her championship of DR.. Freke
in new light. She hung her head.
you are young. rich. with heaps of
friends, and the world at your feet" went
on Dr. McLaren. II am young, too, but I've
nothing before me but hard work; my only
friend is my dear old mother"
| Mamie looked up quickly.
"Oh DR.. McLaren," she began. But he
drew himself together.
81 had no idea of appealing to your eympa-
thy" he said stif1y. Don't think it,
I'm so sorry" faltered Mamie, remorse-
fully. Il see l have been unkind."
Unjust" he corrected.
''Indeed," said Mamie, earnestly, II never
looked at it from your point of view !
only felt for DR.. Freke. who is my very old
friend And they said it Masterpieces
sional."
| Perhaps said DR.. McLaren. they omit
ed to say that l offered to become his as
sistant, and he refused. After that could
not see why l might not enter the place.
There is room for us both, If have fair
play"
81 am very sorry" said Mamie again.
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At the Opera Comique l noticed the Mar
chioness of Anglesea, nee Miss King of Geor-
gia writes correspondent in Paris. Her
costumes are always original. becoming and
up to date and | have always been impressed
by the beautiful harmonious colors she COM
bines in her toilets. The opera bonnet she
wore the other evening such a light, tasty
bands of twisted ceres tulle that fitted rather
closely to loose knot of hair. A very fine
Jet butterfly. with gold splashed on its wings,
wings well spread, and the back band, which
was placed so that little of the waved hair
showed between it and the front one, was COW
cred with small, tight rosettes of ceres tulle.
Two fulled ends of rare old yellow lace fell
from the two ends of the bonnet below the
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AU CHAT No1R.


"Dear Tom is dead. please come to-nishkra ,
She autographed. With keen delight
/ read the message.
Roses for consolation meant,
/ sent, but oh! with what content
l paid the expressage.
Don't think me heartess till you know
Death has relieved me of foe,
Tom was my rival.
When he began to pine away
/ scarcely was the one to pray
For his survival.
He's hated me since first we met,
We was a most pronounced brunette.
While l am fair.
He was more favored of the two;
OF soft caresses very few
Fell to my share. -
But, now he's dead feel no spite; -
l hope his harp is tuned all right
His robe fit, his halo bright
With gems galore.
And Just this once do | confess
The reason Of my happiness
Because on earth there's one cat less =
In heaven one more.
M. F. Hart. !;
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Never before had she been taken to task
for her despotic proceedings. Yet, strangely
enough, she neither resented it nor at
tempted to defend herself. The doctor
looked at her, and his eyes leaped But the
next moment the light died out.
81 should apologize" he said, "for speak
ing like this l don't know what made me
do it. I think it was because you refused
to let me take you home. / should never
! have done SO had l given myself time to
think"
Mamie put out her banda little timldly.
81 am glad you spoke" she said, land
should like to be friends"
He lifted his hat as he accepted the truce.
Then they went home together.
II am glad you are beginning to like DR..
McLaren," said Miss Mather, when she
heard all this. "His lot seems Frightening.
They say Minnie Freke is in love with him
too. 1t will be good thing If they marry
II wonder at you, auntie!' exclaimed
Mamie. hotly. why, she's quite fifteen
years his elder!'
And after that astonishing exaggeration
she swept off to bed, much to her aunt's sur
prise.
1t was a series of surprises, indeed, for
Miss Mather at that time. Next day Mamie
remarked, petulantly. when they went into
the drawing room, that she did not know
why the parlor maid kept the room so dark.
WY utdI, Sdlu uSI duul, Scutly, yOu
gave orders that the blinds should be kept
down on that side"
"Oh," said Mamie. that was when the
sun came in so strongly. It's altered its
position now" .,
The blind went up, and somehow that
end of the window became Nannie's favor
lite spot. The doctors study was opposite,
and his blind was light after theirs was in
darkness.
HE studies very late.'' said Mamie,
some times, as she looked out upon the
street before going to her room; and then
she would sigh and drop the blind.
One night his studies were interrupted
by loud imperious ring. He ran down.
stairs and opened the door to a figure he
started to recognize. 1t was Mamie, in a
loose wrapper and shawl.
"Auntie is so i'll. Oh, do come at once
she exclaimed in a pitiful voice.
He hesitated
Have you not sent for DR.. Freke?" he
asked.
"Oh. no." answered Mamie, impatiently
81 want you, Dr. McLaren. That's why |
came myself. Do come at once
She could not see his face in the dim light
of the hall lamp, but his tone was guard
eddy professional.
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POETIC SIMPLICITY.

Eugene Field Did Not Wish to Guilt.
vatc His Love for Strawberries.
The late Eugene Field, who wrote beau
tiful verses about childhood and domestic
life, spent part of his life in poverty-a
fact which did not. however, weigh heavily
upon him. He always spoke of his poverty
as if it were good and welcome thing.
An acquaintance, Mr.. John d. Barry, tells
story Of meeting Field once at very
well supplied house where both were guests.
Some delicious strawberries were passed
around. They were out of season, and
Field looked at them with admiration and
paid his hostess a compliment about thems
but declined to eat any.
But, Mr. Field" the lady asked, "don't
you like Strawberries"
"Oh, yes," he answered. !
"Then why don't you eat some?"
I'm afraid" said the poet, that they'd
spoil my taste for prunes."
This remark indicates that he was
philosopher as well as a poet.
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charming evening cloak is made OF snowy
white astrachan fur in full loose style. cover
with heavily quilted Dresden silk in pale
rosy shades A full bordering of white chif-
fon, with gold embroidered edges. finishes II
beautifully. thick ruching OF the chifon laid
on in full double box plaits is built closely
about the throat and allowed to 1utter out
over the shoulders in a most fascinating way.
The clasp DIT the throat is composed or TWO
huge miniatures set about with rhinestones
and caught together by heavy gold chains. A
pretty head covering to wear with this at
the theater is lot OF crushed crimson roses
set fiat on a tiny gilt frame, fitting the top
of the head and finished off by nodding hot
Of frosty looking lace.
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POST CARD.

Dear 81 waited to answer your letter
until I saw Blanche, and now it is Sunday
night, not stamp in the house, and as this
must reach you tomorrow l hope you will
excuse the post card. I'd dearly love to
come, but I simply can't. 1t is sweet of
you to ask me-but Blanche says have no
dresses that would do at all. We go to Mar
ragansett in five days for the summer.
Papa has taken the most expensive cottage
there. Blanche says she had an ideal time
with you, and from her description l should
imagine she had. 1t Is cruel can't come.
You must pay me visit some time-next
Lent, maybe.
Lots of love. L.
Clyde Fitch in the Chap Book.
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FITTING FANCIES.

Leather dress waists are something new.
Don't take off your gloves at the theater
The umbrella habit Is a good one to acquire.
Having ones picture taken is the fad these
days.
Regular domino cloaks are appearing at the
opera. : d
Some novelties in dress linens are being
shown.
Sales will soon be over and OPENINGS will
then begin.
silk skirts are going to cap crepons in the
spring, if they can.
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Two women returned from a feminine
gether. 81 was astonished." one observed.
ito see Mrs. Soandso take up her cup Of
bouillon and drink it after sip or two from
the spoon. She really acted il she thought
it was tea" Her companion, who was more
used to the changes of fashion, answered quick
ly: THE mistake lay in your establishment,
not in her act. Bouilon is often served this
season without any spoons Our hostess to-day
was very considerate OF our possibly scorched
tongues, and provided us with them. But 1t
was quite good form for Mrs Soandso to drink
her bouillon as long as she did it delcately
and did not gulp it down.