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THE SOCIETY REPORTER.
The Latest Reports From That Ubiqui-
 tous Individual.

The Latest Reports From That Ubiqui-
 tous Individual.
 When the ordinary society reporter has nothing else to write about, he al ways falls back upon rumored engage ments, rumored marriages and rumored diyorees
 This summer, however, the society reporter seems to have made slight departure and varied the monotony of his vaporings by adding to the rumored engagements, marriages and diyorces the rumored possibilities of births.
 As a result of this disposition to dis count the future, we have already been told that congratulations were in order for MT. and Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont and for the Duke and Duchess of Marl- borough, to say nothing of some half dozen other newly married people less conspicuous in the social world.
 To this list another distinguished couple are now added, as may be seen from the following paragraph, published in a contemporary yesterday afternoon: :
 If certain interesting domestic event does not interfere, MT. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor may visit Newport during the summer. ;
 Inasmueh as MT. and Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont are already in Newport, and as the society gossips will have it that the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough are to be there before August ends, you can readily see what delightful colony will be gathered together on the arrival of Mir and Mrs John Jacob Astor
 The trouble about all this sort of thing, however, is that the society re- porter is more productive than society. --Cholly Knickerbocker in New York Recorder
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$40, ,ooo SAVED BY BEAVERS.
A Dam Built One Hundred Years Since
 Settles Ownerghip of Land.

A very interesting suit has just been decided in the court of common pleas of Huntingdon county, Pa.
 About two years ago . Clearfield county surveyor, Thomas ". Moore, ap- piled at the land office in Harrisburg for warrant upon tract of land in Carbon township, claiming that the land was vacant The warrant being issued, the Rockhill Iron and Coal com pany discovered that the tract was one of it's most valued pieces of coal land, worth $40, 900. It therefore filed 8 caveat protesting against Moore's claim, and at the hearing Secretary Stewart decided that the controversy was too complicated for him or his office and re- ferred it to the courts for settlement.
 Upon the trial of the case, which oc- cupied six days of court, Moore claimed that the land called for in the old war rant of 1786, on which the company based it's title, was not located on the tract in dispute at all, buk somewhere else in the township.
 The line trees having nearly all dis appeared the company would have had some trouble establishing its title had it not been that its old warrant of 1796 called for beaver dam ill Great Trough creek and that the company had taken the precaution to send Professor Wilcox of Philadelphia, an expert on beavers and their habits, and two sur veyors down to search for the old dam.
 The professor and his assistants dug down into the bottom of the stream at the point where legend fixed its loca- tion. After taking out couple of feet of wash and gravel, which had accumu- lated in the bed of the creek within the last century, they were rewarded by finding the old dam made by the beavers during or prior to the Revolutionary war. The cribbing sticks of the dam were found buried side by side in regu lar order and the marks of the beavers teeth were plainly visible in the wood When the sticks came in contact with the air, they crumb1ed away to such an extent that it was with difficulty any was preserved and brought into court.
 These relics from the beaver dam, with Professor Wilcox's testimony, turned the tide in favor of the Rock Hill com pany, and the jury had little trouble in agreeing upon verdict in it's favor Philadelphia Press.
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A NEW RELIGION.
Founder Claims Any One Can Speak With
 the Almighty Through Him.

Founder Claims Any One Can Speak With
 the Almighty Through Him.
 The unique spectacle was witnessed Saturday of the dedication in Clinton county, Ind, of church erected by one man and dedicated to a religion of which he is the founder and only mem- Der. George Bradshaw, wealthy citi- zen. professes to be divinely inspired to teach a new doctrine and declares he is in close commune with the overruling power and that through him communi- cation with God can be had by others.
 He is not known to have made any converts to his doctrine, but he has faith that he will build up large church, which in time will spread over the world. The architecture of the build ing, which has been erected at an esti- mated cost of $10, 900, is very unique, having eight distinct corners and as many gables, and in each gable there is a room in which Bradshaw says he can be in close communication with him who does all things we'll.
 Bradshaw has an eye to business as well, for an admission fee will be charged to all chueh services and the gable rooms will be auctioned off to the highest bidders for stated periods.
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Up to Date Girls.

Four girls at the Wisconsin university succeeded in getting in debt so deeply that their chattels were attached by creditors. And yet some people contend that coeducation is failure and does not intend to fit women for business = Chicago Times Herald.
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 HOw's This :?

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall Catarrh Cure
 F.J. Cheney X Co. Props, Toledo. O. We. the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the last l5 years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- tions and financially able to carry cut any obligations made by their firm
 WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN
 Wholesale druggists, Toledo, o.
 WEST x TRUAx
 Wholesale druggists, Toledo 0. Halls Catarrh cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surface of the system. Price, T5c per bottle es Halls family pills are the best,
 S10e6.
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Dr. McCammon left yesterday for Hamburg yesterday to visit his son, who is one of the leading business men of that county. The many friends of Mir. Ed. McCammon will regret to learn of the death of his 2-year-old son, which occurred at Hamburg last.
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Messrs. Herbert Bluthenthal. Ben Franklin an1 Henry D. Bauer, of Memphis, accompanied by Misses Josie Bluthenthal, Lula Summer field, of Little Rock, and Jessie Seesel, of Memphis, drove to Sulphur Springs and took breakfast Sunday morning.
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Mir. Robert ". Leigh, formerly of Morrilton and at one time proprie- tor of the Pilot, but now represent ing the St. Louis branch of the Amer jean Type Foundry. is registered at the Trulock.
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Rev. c. K. Acachi, n Japanese min ister of note, will preach at the Main Street Methodist Church Wednesday night. He is said to be very tai ented man and an eloquent speaker. The public is cordially invited.
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An alarm of fire was turned in last night about 9 o'clock. The property burned belonged to a colored man and was situated great distance beyond the city limits so that no aid could be rendered by the fire depart ment.
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ss Hon. S. M. Taylor and Messrs. D. C. Bell and NJ. r. Russell returned to- day from Chicago, where they at tended the National Democratic Con- ventiOn.
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The Young Mems Christian AssOcia- tion is the scene of many pleasant gathering on these pleasant evenings, especially is this so on Thursdays s and Fridays when Prof Luce's musical conservatory holds it's rehearsals.
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Very Bad Effect of Spike Driving.

Mrs. Martha Gullman competed with 15 men i'll a spike driving contest at Beaver Run, Pa. She beat all the men and took the prize. She has an arm on her like pugilist. She was so elated over her victory that she eloped with John Smiles, leaving husband and four children behind. d.-Cincinnat En- uuirer.
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Messrs. ]. ". Adams and Charles Deutsch returned Sunday from Chi cago where they attended the National Democratic Convention.
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The ladies of Sulphur Springs will give an ice cream supper Thursday night July Is, for the benefit of the Methodist church. Come everybody and enjoy the evening. Free music.
 7l3d1t
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Rev. S. c. Alexander, Sr., of Mon ticello, passed through the city to- day enroute to Europe, where he will spend a couple of months.
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MT. Peter Byrd returned yesterday from an extended trip to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and other points in the East.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

There will be base ball game Friday afternoon between the clerks and the book-keepers. The proceeds will be given to charity
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Dr. J. r. Runyan returned yester- day from his old home at McNeil, Ark. The doctor has been quite sick with typhoid fever.
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A large congregation heard and was benefited by the very able ser mon delivered by the Rev c. c. God den at the Riverside church Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mir. Maurice l.. Altheimer returned yesterday from Potash Sulphur Springs, where he has been for seyer- al weeks in search of health.
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Hon. J. N. Smithee, editor of the Arkansas Gazette, was in the city yesterday. He was a guest at the Arlington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mir. Smith c. Martin returned Saturday from Chicago. where he attended the National Con- yention. He left yesterday for Arkansas City, to convene the Desha Circuit Court.
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All the late newspapers, maga- zines. books and periodicals ana stationery at Mitehells. No. 209 Second avenue. o ii ud
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PINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC. PINE BLUFF. ARK. JULY 13, 1896.
CITY ITEMS.

The DAILY GRAPHIC accepts ad- aertasing on the distinct aad uaeQutUocat guarantee that it hes doily circ@to- ton larger than day other duly meaos- soper published in Pine Bl9f.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mir. J. McMannis, train master ol the Cotton Belt at Jonesboro, was in the city yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Miss Lula Summerfield, of Little Rock, returned home yesterday, after visit to friends in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mitchell is the only summer drinks man on Second avenue. IT you don't believe it, call and be con yinced. No. 205 West Second.
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Mir. simon Rosenberg is in the city on visit to relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mir. Joe I. Altschul and family left this morning for Little Rock, where in the future they will reside.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

MT. and Mrs. Jno. C. Farrar re- turned to their home in Camden after several days, visit to Mir. and Mrs. Smith C. Martin.
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MT. Maxwell Coffin. of Little Rock spent sunday in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mai. N. T. White has returned from Chicago, and like the others who attended, is enthusiastic.
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Judge and Mrs. W. D. Johnson have returned from visit to relatives in Fl Reno, Oklahoma.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Prof. J. D. Clarey, of Fordyce, was in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mrs. Chas. H. Stewart left for Mal- vern this morning, on a visit to friends and relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Messrs. Walter G. and w. NJ. All son. of Eagle Mills, spent Sunday in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mr. ]. A. Stone, of Little Rock, l registered at the Arlington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Hon. H. w. Wells, Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, was Pine Bluff visitor Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mir. !. A. Bain, of Redfield, spent Sunday in Pine Bluff. He returned home this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

pr. R. c. Thompson returned las night from Chicago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

The bureau report on cotton for the present month shows 92.5, last month 97.2. Last year S2.3.
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Mfr. R. 0. Hancock, the popular and hustling salesman for David Nicholson, spent yesterday in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Judge B. w. Johnson. a prominent citizen of Camden, is in the city [ guest of the Arlington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Hon. T. c. Monroe, of Magnolia, is one. of the distinguished guests of the Arlington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mr. Eugene Sonfield returned yes- terday after business trip down the Cotton Belt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Deputy Sheriff B. A. Wyatt, of Lin- coin county, spent Sunday in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mir. Harry Stahl, of St. Louis, is in the city, the guest of his brothef MT. Dave Stahl.
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The Desha Circuit Court opens tomorrow ut Arkansas City. Quite q number of our attorneys will be in attendance.
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Hon. W. NJ. Price, of Stuttgart, is in the city and a guest of the Tru- lock.
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The Epworth League of the Main Street Methodist Church meet to- night at o'clock. The meeting will be lead by Mir. Arthur Holland, as sisted by Misses Belle Hart and Emme Moss.
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Miss Etta Solmson leaves in few days to visit friends in Memphis.
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Sarrasin Tribe No. 4, Improved Order of Red Men, will kindle their council fire tomorrow night. at which time the newly elected Chiefs for the ensuing term will beinstalled.
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The Desha County Circuit Court opened at Arkansas City this morn ing,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

Mr. ]. W. Adams returned yester- day from the Chicago convention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-13

All kinds of summer drinks q Mitchells. l' uu
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Col. Met l.. Jones returned to Rison this morning to transact bus mess before the Cleveland Circuit Court.
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I OSTBetween Bell Ferry and Jones Park Eaone Lefever Hammerless Shot Gun 10 gauge. A reward of Five Dollars will be paid to the finder by returning same to 0. r. Brewster. z dq6
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THEAP \<OLUnN.~
Advertise Your Wants.

U ave your laundry done by the Star Steam Laundry, Little Rock. Best of work Telephone k. NJ. Knox Go.
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I OST one gold chain with compass charm. E4 Return to Ike Hanf and receive reward.
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I OST A small gold masonic keystone Pin EFinder will please return to l. J. MOORE 800 Main St, 78d6t
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-19
ALLEGED FUN.

IF you go first, "murmured the wife
of his bosom to the sick man, you
will wait for me on the other shore,
will you not, love2' II s'pose I'll have
to" he grumbled. Il never went any
where yet without having to wait for
you at least half an hour. New York
Times.
Guest Tin Arizona restaurant)
"How's this9 Twenty five cents for
that dish9 It's marked 10 cents on the
bill of fare" Waiter: Yes, sir. That's
for tom9ytoes. You asked for tomah-
toes. When you want style an lux
ury at this eatin' house you pay fur it.
See?'-Chicago Tribune.
The Young Idea."-There's one
curious thing about discounting
places" said Johnny, after he got
through with his study. Take Bar
mudez, for instance. 1t was discovered
by a man named Bermudez. How he
happened to stumble on a place with a
name just like his beats me."-Har-
per's Bazaar.
"Doyou own your own home9' asked
the passenger with the yellow diamond,
who makes a business of selling real
estate.
L do every Thursday, ;" said the other
passenger.
"Eh-whaU?"
Il own it every Thursday. That is
Mary AIMS afternoon out"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-19
HOW TO HAVE A soF SKIN.

a velvety softness and whiteness
may be given to the skin by using pure
CASTLE soap and oatmeal during the
process of bathing, In order to &C
complish this very desirable result,
small bags, composed of thin cheese
cloth, about five inches square, should
be made by machine, and each one
filled loosely with the following mix
ture: Five pounds Of oatmeal ground
fine, half pound of pure CASTLE soap re-
duced to powder and a pound of finely
powdered Italian orris root. These in
gradients should be thoroughly mixed
together. The oatmeal bags should be
used as a sponge, being dipped in warm
water, when they will make a thick,
rich lather.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-19
HOW TO WASH SILK WAISTS.

Wash silk waists do not always wash
we'll because of ignorance of the proper
way of laundering them. Add a tea
spoonful of borax to some lukewarm
water and enough nice white soap to
make a weak suds. Rub through the
hands carefully instead Of ~wringing
draw the silk through the tightly
clasped hand. If all the dirt has not
been taken out, wash again; then rinse
in several waters to which have been
added a pinch Of borax or a half dozen
drops Of amonia. Do not let the silk
become quite dry before ironing; then
Use a moderately hot iron, as a very
hot one will scCrch the silk.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-19
4 LARGE-HRARTED MUSICIAN

Gottschalk's generosity has been the
subject of many anecdotes. Wander
ing into a music hall in New Orleans
one evening, he heard the manager an
nounce that a little girl who was to
play the piano was ill, and could not
appear. Gottschalk went behind the
scenes, and volunteered to take her
place. The little girl was delighted,
but remarked doubtfully:
You had better look at the score.
This piece is rather difficult"
Gottschalk gravely observed that he
thought he could manage it, and was
permitted to go on the stage. The au-
dience recoEized him, and of course
went wild with delight.
Before he left the stage the great ar
fist emptied all his small change into
his hat, and sent it around among the
audience for a collection for his little
protege-a kindness which resulted in
a substantial benefit for the grateful
lassie.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-19
From v County.
A. B. @. LAwREl

BACHELOR, n. @.
Mr.. EditOr:-If you will allow me
space in your good paper I will en-
deavor to write a letter to the young
folks column, as I have not seen any
letters from Craven. I live near the
mouth of Neuse river on a farm. The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER is a welcome
visitor to my home. l hope that the
boys and girls that are now growing
up will take a greater interest in liter
ature than heretofore, and if they
practice when they are young it is
likely they will. I will ask and answer
some questions. The State Of North
Carolina is included between the parat-
lels $40 and 36b north latitude, and be-
tween the merldiaDs 751 and 841 west
longitude. Who ~dicJvered North
Carolina2 What was the fate of Sir
Walter Raleigh? What North Caro-
lima navy officer won distinction in the
war of 1922 Who was the first sol
der killed in the Civil war, and from
what State was he? What President
traus campaign was called the log cabin
campaign9 Whose farm was where
Raleigh is now situated7
Yours truly,
BERTHE WHITEHEAD.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-19

But the driver" asked the lady
passenger, who had listened to the
story with much attention, "what be
came Of the driver, and did you ever
learn the reason of his deserving his
post7"
His body was found on the road,
within a few steps of the place where
the coach went over. He had been
struck dead by the same fash of light
ming that blinded the FESTIVE horses"
And thus ended the thrilling and re-
markable story of life.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-19
A LESSON IN P~OLITENEss.

The temptation to correct the man
ners Of children who are not taught by
their parents to conduct themselves
properly in public places is very
strong. A gentleman yielded to this
temptation on a New York elevated
car recently under circumstances
which may be pardoned to him, though
undoubtedly he exceeded his right.
He was sitting, as he relates in the
New York Press, in a a in which all
the seats were taken. A stout woman,
fashiIy dressed, sat opposite him hold
ing a boy between her knees.
as the car stopped a person who sat
next the gentleman got out anda work
ing-girI carrying a big bundle came in
and started to take the the vacant
seat.
But the woman with the boy was too
quick for her. She pushed the boy
quickly into the seat, just before the
girl could take it, and looked complac-
emily about her as if she could not see
the girl ct all.
The gentleman might then have RISEN
Il given the girl his " seat, but he
dld not. He put his arm around the
boy S waist, lifted him to the floor and
said:
Now, take eff your hat and Cf9r
your seat to the young lady"
Ihe boy ran to his mothers knee.
Inc girl hesitated, but took the seat as
the gentleman beckoned her to it.
Ard then the mother Of the child burst
cut into a violent d~enunciation of the
mans "ungentlemanly" conduct.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-19
From Chatham County.

GULF, N. @.
Mr. Editor:-Will you allow a girl
13 years old to write to your paper7
Ny father takes your paper and like
to read the young folks column the
best of all. l would like to ask and
answer a few questions. l will answer
Matessie Pendergrass' question. The
word reverend is found one time in the
Bible. It is found in the 111th Psalm
and 9th verse. The middle verse in
the Bible is the 1185h Psalm, 9Th verse.
The longest verse is in the 9Th chapter
of Esther. The shortest verse is in the
18th chapter of ST, John. Susan Brooks
asks where Monday got it's name. 1t
got it's name from the moon l will
close by asking who was the founder
Of the Sunday school?
Yours truly,
A. B. @. LAWRENCE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-19
From Wake County.
P. V. entity.
ROLEsvILLE, N. @

R~oLEsvILLE, N. @.
Mr.. Ed5tor:-Will you please allow
me a small space in the young folks
column9 1 try to be the first n to
get the paper when it comes. always
read the young folks column first, and
then I read Aunt Fapny's letter next.
l will ans wer Master Edgar L Shear
ron's question. George Washington
was born in February %, 1882, He
died in Mount Vernon in 1893. 1 will
ask a few questions. By whom was
the first settlement in Massachusetts
made? What was the first message
ever sent on the telegraph wires2
Your little friend,
TOMMIE DEBNAM