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The record-union., 1896-05-25
A Paint Story.

In spite of the business he had en-
gagged in the corner grocer was not de-
void of sympathy for his fellow man,
says the Detroit Free Press The
fact that he put down twenty-seven
cents on the passbook every time he
sold six cents worth of young onions
was due to his having been born a
lightning calculator. In the kindness
Of his heart he said to his assistant:
Hiram, you'd better hang a sign out
in front of the door where the painters
have been at work Somebody will
come along and rub against it if you
don't"
That's So" replied Hiram I'VE want
to look out for that. Paint costs money
these hard times
He had scarcely concluded his work
Of lettering and hanging the placard
when the young woman who had not
been married very long came around
the corner. She stopped to look at the
notice.
rs there anything we can do for you
to-day?" asked the grocer.
She paid no attention to him, but read
aloud in a thoughtful way: Fresh
Paint"
Then she stepped UP to it and put her
forefnger into it, while the grocer
nearly swooned.
Excuse me, ma'am," he said, ''but
that sign was put there to warn people
not to
With look of superb dignity, she
said:
'It looks like very nice paint, Mr..
Scooper. If you are sure that it is per-
fectly fresh. as you represent, you may
send me a pint or so 10 try
The record-union., 1896-05-25
The Sharing of Puffins.

PartleS OF unmarried women go to
Boreray every summer, and are left
upon 1t Tor three weeks or so to catch
pufllnS (aIlas Sea-parrotS, alias coulter
neDS), the feathers of which they pluck
ana truck-at all events they did SO
When L resided in st. Kidla; probably
they now sell the feathers. On the
hattish top of Boreray where a flock
or Sheep find pasture, there are several
ancient houses that look like green
hlIlockS outside. In them the girls re-
side during the fowling season, and
the men, when they visit the island to
pluck the wool from the sheep, for
shearS are unknown. These houses are
ABOUT four feet wide and twenty long.
Ihe walls are composed of three or
TOUR tiers of huge stones, and are
rooted with lintels, the whole structure
being covered with earth and turf. The
door Is so low that one is obliged to
enter and issue on all fours. The girls
bring kettle of live peatS with them
ana never allow their fire to go out. A
Seml-c1rcular screen of stones prevents
the wind from blowing in at the door.
The puftins are caught by means of hair
ropes held down by stones and fringed
with nooseS into which they push their
restless feet. A dozen birds may be
seen at one time tugging different ways
in their attempts to escape. Every
girl has as an assistant a dog, which
mas been taught to alarm the birds by
scraping at their burrows and seizing
them when they crawl out. These bird
catchers carry blankets with them
and sleep on the ashes of their peat
fire. They also take oatmeal and cheese
with them, and roast as many of the
birds as they want for food-an insig-
niffcant fraction when compared with
the immense numbers they catch. In
lSl6-U they could all read Gaelic with
ease, and everyone had a Testament in
her luggage. A watch is kept upon
these damsels from the crags of ST
Kilda, and they cut a square upon the
the turf as a, sign that there is sickness
among them and that a boat should be
sent to BOreray without delay-Maga-
zine of Art
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able at some time or other to pick up a
political crumb, and whose efficiency
as public servants is not determined by
merit, but by the amount of political
influence they are able to command.
1T WILL FAIL.
Marysville Appeal: If the woman'S
suffrage amendment to the Constitution
fails of adoption at the hands of the
voters in November, 1t will be because
of the indifference of the women them
selves. When majority of the women
Of the State shall request Of their hus
bands and sweethearts the right of suf-
frage, a majority of the men will vote
to give it to them. We think the amend
ment will fail of adoption at the coming
election
FULFILLED ITS PROMISES.
Fresno Republican,: The Populist
party will have pretty smooth sailing
so long as it is not called upon to redeem
its promises. The history of all political
parties shows that there is nothing
easier than making promises-promises
indeed, which would not be kept if the
entire machinery of the Government
We're placed in the hands of the party
making them. The test of political
party comes when it is burdened with
the responsibility of Tedeeming pledges.
The Republican party has more nearly
than any other political organization in
this country fulfilled its promises, and
Tor that reason the people will again in
trust the affairs of Government to its
keeping
The record-union., 1896-05-25

If you are suffering from bad blood
disorder, or if you just only feel spring
tired, use the best blood purifier, joys
Vegetable Sarsaparilla.
joys Vegetable Sarsaparila cures af-
fections of the Liver, Kidneys, Bowels
and Stomach. joys Vegetable Sarsa-
parilia cures Constipation. 1t never
gripes. You can take joys Vegetable
Sarsaparilla all the year or at any
time Of the year. 1t is the great family
medicine chest. 1t is the only laxative
remedy that does not show a sting. 1t
does not gripe or pain or irritate. 1t
will cure many chronic disorders If
taken as per bottle directions. Don't
take a substitute for joys Vegetable
Sarsap parilla.
The record-union., 1896-05-25

As announced IN the
local columns we were
obliged to put off the sale
of that fine property at
Second and ~ until
The record-union., 1896-05-25
ARE YOU LOOKING
FOR AN INVESTMENT
REAL ESTATE?


RAMENTO AS REAL CENTER
a whc
100000
in
We these that THEY CANNOT thanc
Sacramento with their you
CALL ON ANY OF S.whoy give
information of charge
city sale, WHOM
THOROUGHLY RELIABLE and ABOVE SUSPICION
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WHAT IT MEANS.

Santa Cruz Sentinel: The action of
State party conventions on the subject
Of good roads would have no pertinence
unless the intention was to crystalize
such action into general laws commit
ting the State to active participation in
the construction of such roads. The
counties are already clothed with ample
power to make improved and scientifi-
cally constructed highways" whenever
the taxpayers are ready to assume the
burden. The pledge Of State legislation
given by conventions implies State tax
alton for the construction of such high
WaVG
The record-union., 1896-05-25

Owing to the backward for spring and sunn-
mer goods we have come to the conclusion to offer all
of Fine Trimmed Hats tor ladies, misses and chill
dren, that we have trimmed Up, at greatly under
regular price, In fact at less than cost, at
cost and others at small advance. Come IN and see
the styles. Get prices.
Chi1dren's Trimmed Hats &c.
Chi1dren's and Misses Dress Trimmed Hats. Sold
for 81 SO to s.; now CSC, 81 and 81 Is.
Ladies Fancy Braid Trimmed Hats, 81 SO to 81 IS,
that sold from 81 SO to So SO.
The Consueo Sailor Hat SO dozen received Saturday.
Price, 19c. New Flowers for hat trimmings, laces,
new Ribbons.
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EEAsS&zas asSs25Ssfrr&V EFORE you use a
Sarsaparilla be sure you get the right
kind. There are two kinds of Sarsa-
parillla. One kind contains iodide of
potassium and brings out on your face
pimples, boils, sores, ulcers, and the
other kind contains Sarsaparilla and
only herbs. The last kind is the best
kind, and you want the best. There
fore get
The record-union., 1896-05-25
TE IS WEE Z

Continuation of the Great Special Sale of LADIES' SHIRT
WAISTS large and medium sleeves Special sale price from
59c to the extra fine percae and the Wash Goods
at 95c Aso Elegant Pore Silk Shirt Waists, extra well
make, lined throughout for 81 IS. Other houses price
SIS and S. Each Customer allowed one and no more.
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REAL REFORM.

Stockton Mall: A competitive civil
service, with a good conduct tenure,
opens the way to preferment and pub
lie employment to all classes on equal
terms, and secures a safer and more
business-like administration of public
affairs. 1t abolishes favoritism, destroys
the pull, knocks out the push" and will
in time rid society of that incubus rep
resented by the "outs''-that large and
idle class who live year after year from
hand to mouth upon the hope Of being
The record-union., 1896-05-25
THE OTHER SIDE.

Santa Rosa Republican: Down at San
Francisco when people are not permit
ted to beat the street railroad owners
they insist on beating the employees. If
there were a little less lawlessness there
and more of a disposition to respect the
rights of property, 1t would be better
for that city
The record-union., 1896-05-25
THE DIFFERENCE.

Riverside Press: The proposition of
the California Populists to establish
a non-partisan tariff tribunal Of ex-
perts." who shall be subject to the
control OF Congress, TO the end that the
tariff agitation may be taken out of poll
les" excites a good deal of good-na-
tured ridicule, and an exchange sug-
gests that just how much the tariff
would be out of politics If Congress con-
trolled the commission, it is not hard TO
guess. The difference between Congress
doing a thing itself and doing it through
another would not be great enough TO
seriously reduce the temperature ere
ated by tariff debates.
The record-union., 1896-05-25

JUDSON EXCURSION I9r nA sr 81 Po,nss Fsanss
Sacramento weekly. Upholstered cars. Man
ayers through to Chicago and Boston. Lowest
rate. Call on Z. j. ELLIS, Agent 8. P. Co..
sacramento, or address JUDSON & CO., 19
Montgomery street. San Francisco.
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q Clubgonlan.

Mrs. Annie D. West is the subject of sketch bY Mrs. Barbara Galpin in the Someryille (Mass. Journal.
 Mrs. West has been a member of tbe New England Women's club for l2 years and has served as a member of the discussion committee for eight wears She was one of the first presidents of the Once9a Year club, a society com posed of women who were former resi-. dents of Concord, N. H., now residing in Boston and which has a membership of 150.
 When the Heptorean club of somer- vile was formed, Q year and a half ago. Mrs. West was elected to the presi. dency, and last spring she was mani, mously reelected. The Heptorean club IS one or the finest in New England and much of its success is due to the executive ability, the judgment and taet of its president.
 Mrs. West Is an associate nembar oF New Hampshire's Daughters; also of the Ladies Aid association, the Wo. mans alliance, the Woman's suffraoe league and the Moral Educational soeie. ty Although clubwoman in tho proadest and best sense, prominent society woman and leader in tho affairs of the First Unitarian church. vet be,, home Is always her first thought. and in II her friends sec many tender womanly ways, which are properly reserved for the home life.
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An Important Decision

ARDMoRE, | T, Sept. 24.AMuch inn portanee is attached to decision of the appellate court at South McAlester handed down by Judges Springer and Lewis in the cases of Curtis vs. tAe United States. The court holds with Judge Kilgore that an Indian by blood was not competent grand juror. As a large number of grand jurors heretofore have been Indians by blood, the legality Of many indictments found by these jurors will be attacked.
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NEW LINE STEAMERS.

Negotiations Madeto Run ships Be
 tween San Franciso md yladivostook.
 ST. PETERSBURG, ser 24-It is un- herstood here that Up'.6 States eap1- talists are negotia5t' s.t.tl. @lS1.she Kusslan goyernmentfp seryiea ,...lsss.Inene ol z rapid .s' ana yTadfvostook. In con
 Eaxrd with this statement it is said a rssnch company is being formed, SUD- ported by the minister of commerce. to run regular steamer service between Dunkirk and yladiyostock.
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X REVOLUTION IS FEARED.
nrazn Worked Up Over the Coming of
 an Italian Minister.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-A dispatch to The Herald from Rio de Jan eiro says there was meeting of local authorities in that city to consider steps to prevent any hostile demonstration which is looked for on the arrival of the
 special Italian minister, MeMartino, who comes to see if an adjustment of lthe trouble between Brazil and Italy Hcannot be effected.
 I It is said that the Jaoobins will pro mote disturbance, anl fear exists ln
 all quarters that reydution is at hand ]. Adyices from Pieronte, Argentina say that Francisco E Moreno has beer appointed memberof the commission ' which will pass on te disputed ohillaf el boundary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24
 Cottongin Victim.

DENTON, Trx., Sept. 24.-Tom Flo noyd, gin man, had his right arm and hand terribly lacerated and torn by be- ing caught in the gin saws, necessitating the amputation of the arm just below the shoulder. At lase accounts he was resting comfortably.
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Eight Men Rescneh

ST. JoHNs, N. F., Sept. 24-rbe banking of the gchoona~ enarIle Mayo has hre.-sh0 m eight men who were rescued from the sinking French vessel Jessie, on the Grand banks Saturday when the ship had broken apart at the stern owing to heavy seas. A blue and white flag was picked up recently near Wadham Island Is believed to mean another marine disaster.
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FRANCE IsTo BLAME.
Re.ponsible For sakness and Death In
 the Egyptsn Expedition.

For sskness and Death in
 the Egyptsn Expedition.
 LONDON, Sept, 24.-An editorial in The Times, commenting on the heavy percentage of sisfness and death in the Egyptian expedition, says that it is due to the neoessityof rigid economy, aris- Inc from Franc refusing to sanction the use of Egyptian funds
 1.-The expettion, , continued The Times, .is sr.ll, and is compelled tc make sharp nrches and endure other hardships in tder to mako time. Eng Hand cannot reord for the sake of econ Iorny to undoha own successful work and she must hspelf pay the money t' prosecute the campaign under oondl 1 lions consistent wh common humanlt. tb the troops.
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Important Notice.

There will be meeting of the Israelites of the city at the Temple Sunday morning, September 2, at Il o'clock sharp, for the purpose of organizing Relief Association. Rabbi Rubenstiue, of Little Rock, will attend, and assist in it's organ ization. All interested are requested to attend. 9 9 d3t Annual Meeting Grand Lodge l. Q. o. At Dallas, Texas, September 2l to 28. For the above occasion the Cot ton Belt Route will sell tickets from Pine Bluff to Dallas at one fare for round trip-$l0.2O. Tickets on sale Sept. IS, l9 and 20; limited to Sept. 30 for return. J. ". FARLEY,
 Agent.
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New York Cnffnn.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-Spet cotton closed today at 9-l6. Sales, 6S3 bales. Market quiet. Futures closed steady as follows:
 January, S.20-1; Febuary, S24-5, March. s 27-9; April, s3l-2: May. S.35-6; October. S.22 }; November, S.22-3; December, s..s-13. Sales, l35,- 100 bales.
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Dr. B. k. Donelson, of Pastoria. is visitor to the city today. He called in at the GRAPHIC office this afternoon and renewed his subscrip- tion to the Semi Weekly for another year and also contributed $l.00 to the GRApHIc's campaign fund.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24

The price of admission for the
 GRAPHIc's next bicycle races, on Tuesday, September 29th, has been advanced to B cents for adults and
 20 cents for children under F years
 of age. Children under 5 years of
 age, when accompanied by their
 parents, will be admitted free, The
 reason for this advance in the price
 of admission is due to the profes
 sional races, for which CASH prizes
 aggregating $4S must be paid. Pro fessioual prizes must be paid in cash,
 and in order to meet this require
 ment it was found necessary to
 make d slight advance in the price Of admission to cover the cost of the same. There has been great de mand by lovers of the sport for pro- fessional races, and these races will be the first professional races ever witnessed in Pine Bluff. In getting up these professional events at an expense of $4S over the GRAPHIc's former races, the GRAPHIC has been actuated solely ny desire to accom- modate the public, and 1t is serious ly doubted if the advance of 10 cents for admission will be sufficient to covar the cost of the two profess Sional events. These will be the s last races this season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24
CIiae Llne steamer wreo,.ed

CAPE HENRY, Va, Sept. 24.-The 0lyda line steamer Frederick De Barry from New York to Jacksonville was wrecked close to Kitty Hawk, N. 0. Seventeen men were taken off by hfesavers. There were no passengers or cargo on board. The vessel will be a, total loss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24
Arm Severed From the Body.

TYLER. Tex, Sept. 24-The little son of J. F. Barron, living l9 miles west of town. while playing around a gin had his hand caught in the saws. His arm was severed from his body and his side terribly lacerated. He is not ex. pected to live.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24
TWO POTATO CROPS.
They Were Grown this season by MI
 Meyer, ot Van Ruren.

Meyer ot Van Buren.
 Mir. Buck Meyer. of Van Baren Ark, has had an experience @isn ,t Triumph potatoes which may oe oI interest to local growers. pufins February last. q crop of Triumph notatoes was planted, and owing lo the low prices of the commodity al at the time they were ready for market tney were allowed to remain in the ground. These have just been dug and it transpires that they nave reached complete maturity and ar' practically every one perfect. sample bushel of these Po'atos' grown by Nr. Meyer is now on eA s hibition at the Board of ifa' roomg.-Arkansas Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24
Killing at Dallas

DALLAS, 2ept. 24.-C T. Shropshire was shot and cut to pieces here Tues day by W. H. Gist. Both the principals in the affair were colored and the slayer gave himself up to the proper authori- tief. The trouble was over the wife of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24
Grain and Prorisinns.

CHIcAGo, Sept. as.-- wheat-No. rec, ssx G64I6s.
 Corn--No. 2. 2lssa2I1Ss. Oats-No. 3 white I7@2le. Lard r 100 lbs, s 5518 5sIa. Mess pork, a barrel, s5 o5a60l, Short clear sides. boxed, s3 5oAS a2lk Short ribs. sides, loose, s 20nS E}x.M Dry salted shoulders, boxed. stM&Sfh
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24

Mir. H. c. Daniels the, well known life insurance man of Little Rock, is mingiing with his Rine Bluff friends today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24
Night school

The night session of Nee'leron ,g',as. Commercial College will open lo su,,7, ue9 dav night, September 20. } 23 aoW'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24

Just received-A lot of uncalled-for and mistit suits and pants from va rious Chicago tailors, which we are selling at great sacrifice.
 HENRY MARX X Co. Id Up-to-Date Tailors.
 ll5 Main St
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Mir. J. W. Edeline, the popular representative of 0. N. T. Spool cot ton company, of New York, is in the city today. calling on the trade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24

Call upon Mir. Maurice Altschul and ask him to show you Lii Hung Chang's opinion of the currency question.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24
CYCLING NOTES.

E: s: s: $: ;: :::: E: 5: :::: ::: at Jones Park Tuesday, September 20th. Notwithstanding the success of the two former meets, the last will eclipse all former efforts, for on this occasion there will be two pro- fessional events-the first profess sional races ever given on the Pine Blpff track. Several of Little Rock s crack professional riders-Tipton, Briggs, croxson, Mercer and Vickers have signified their desire and in- tention to enter these professional events, and lovers Of the sport will on this occasion witness some very fine racing. The following are the events and prizes: L One Mile Noviee;, First Prize. silk um
 brella. S7 50; given by Wolf Nichols. second Prize, parir of shoes, s4; giYesr Gould-Gslbraith. ,t Prize Tbira prize. knife, ssi given De h, s4 b one-Half Mile, professi9 Tirst ppize.
 s,o sanana Trize. $s., 1s oLdl f1lse rilze'
 pays oe Mile gwen psy .ne s., pd.Nr',lo, [ Cole Medal. .s1r bieyc 7''oe7' '9''0' : .'sN
 inc tl,eoau qs.llit .fllitc, slk handlserehiefs; given I 1,,(si rne 'Pirizc. tw<
 ] bg R. samsEIile First Prize. pair NJ. <. ". I. 0nes1tTen by M. & ". Tire Co. tirSnd Prize, picture and easel, 8: given ..sy Bradford & Knox. z Anderson-f Meyer Drug esa ). One Mile. Professional. rlrst Prize s12
 Second Prize, sS; Third Prize NJ t. One Mile, First Prize, combination book |
 case, S25; given by Rhodes -Haverty. .Eurni-
 lure Co.
 Second Prize, one years subscription to
 Daily GRApHIe.
 Third Prize box cigars, 8; given by Baugh-
 man & Baughman.
 In order to cover the additional cost of the two professional events, for which cash prizes are offered, the price of admission for this occasion will be advanced to B cents for adults; children under 12 years, 20 cents; children under years, accom- panied by their parents, admitted free. For some time the GRAPHIC has been earnestly solicited by local patrons of the sport to secure some professional riders, and after some sffort nearly all of the Little Rock professionals have agreed to come md participate. These will be the irst professionalraces ever witnessed Il Pin9 Bluff.
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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. It gives vigor and vitality.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24

Mayor l.. k. Goldsmith and fami- iy returned from Colorado last night. Mir. Goldsmith is much improved in health and will assume his official duties at once.
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The gymnasium class of the '. NJ. c. A. will meet tonight at the Insti- tute. All members are invited to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to operate. Cure indigestion, bili- uusness. Poe.
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M/ANVED--Boardiag in private family w neahCotton Belt railroad No beard Ina ma House. Address c. M. McGiegor 36} D.
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More Troops From snain

HAVANA, Sept, Three additional steamships arrived here from Spain to. day with endorsements of troops.
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DALLAS. Sept. p New wheat. 62s
 coln-snelled, mixed bulk ionlets. sle: eay from wagon esegs1; hulx. shelled f. O. b,. f,s., country points. carlots, 2oa27; ear xH02e
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TO RENTING. 4l0 Fourth ave and
 VI, Walnut st, Call on P. II. Bridges. 3i0 Walnut street. . i6df6
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THE MARKETS.
Cotton.

NEw ORLEANS. Sept 22-ordinary. e1s.1e: good ordinary 7ss; low middIing, 7s6; mid ding. 1918; good middling, 8; middling fair, sss.
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Livestock.

CHICAGO, Sept 2s.-Texas cattle weak steers, g S5a2 95
 Sheep easy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24

MJAETED--middle aged uom9n wants n w situation as h0usekoeper or general work in small family. Call on or address care this office. Mrs. D. Fl. $ 22a6t
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FOR sALL-A Victor wheel, 's6 model. nssd only two months. Apnlvz..4 Nl----
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GALVESTON, Sept 22-ordinary. 61.. good ordinary. "A low middling, 7sz; middling. l1s; good middling, sl.l6 middling fair,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-24

ST. Lotus. Sept. 2s.-cattle slow; Texas steers, g 4oQe3 50
 Sheen steady.
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CITY ITEMS.

The DAILY GRAPHICdccepts dd- -erf,sino on the distinct and a'ae faaUocdt guarantee that it has q da'.y c'Tcufd- sion sorqer taan any other datly aaeaos- oaper puJlished in Pine Bt..G.
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Laundry fittie Rock Resf 4e4i ar sleai2 i551! gaaranteed Telephone |. NJ Knox C'e.
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All kinds of sum mer drinks at MitchellS.
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Mir. Mike Russell has returnedf rom , business trip to St. Louis.
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Try Cycola-the new arihkoa. Mitchell's.
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Mir. q. l.. Madding is distinguish ed planter-visitor today.