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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01
Libraries in America.

The Englishman, it is said, is not book
buyer but book borrower, says the Lon
non Times. In America the reverse has
hitherto been the case. There have been
few facilities for borrowing books, at least
books which people want to read, and so
genuine booksellers have been a necessity
Why circulating libraries have not long
ago made headway in New York or Bos-
ton is not altogether clear. Probably the
cheapness of reprinted novels (com bined
with the natural spending proclivities of
Americans) initiates against their
chances. In England when all novels
were issued in three-volume form it was
practically impossible to read them except
by the aid of NUDES; but in proportion
as the price of a book is lowered the func-
ton of circulating library disappears.
In America there were not enough copy
right novels to support the three-volume
system prior to the international act of
1891, and now that the system is being dis
carded here it is hardly likely to make
fresh headway in the United States. For
circulating library to be successful it's
subscribers must live within a certain
radius; otherwise the cost of carriage
makes the process of exchanging books
too expensive. In America the distances
are so vast that Mudie's library could
never have served the whole country.
They must have esta blished branches in
! all the great centers of population, and the
expense and time occupied in keeping
| their depots supplied and organized would
have made the business improbable.
Some idea of the difficulty even now of
| supplying books in large quantities to the
off Western States may be formed from
the fact that it is not uncommon for New
York publishers to send consignments to
the Pacific Coast round Cape Horn and
| that it is usual to allow a month or six
weeks for transit by freight trains to the
same destination.
During the last few years, however, the
gap caused by the absence of circulating
Libraries has begun to be filled by the
public libraries which have sprung into
existence in nearly every large city. At the
present there are over 500 of the public
! libraries which are regarded as standing
sufficiently high to be entitled to gratu-
itous copies of all the United States
| Government publications, and the num-
Der is constantly increasing. Most OF
these libraries have a reference depart
ment and lending department.
But the lending departments are much
more enterprising and up-to-date than
those of similar English institutions.
They lay themselves out to meet the re
ouirements of the citizens. When new
book is in demand it is not considered &
sufficient answer to reply that it is ''out'
and leave you to solace yourself with ont
of the old masters. The American libra
rian considers it his duty to supply
enough copies to give rea sonable satisfac
ton to his clients. For instance, on
librarian informed us that be had bought
thirty copies of ''Trilby," sixteen or seve n
teen of "Marcella," and so on. OF hoy
MANY English libraries could this be said
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when breathing. I have not had the sick
headache once in fcrty-hve years.
Concerning the manner of eating, l
soon found that fast eating was common,
bad habit OF the American people, and
one special cause of indigestion. l had
been IN the habit of eating a meal in five
or ten minutes. Instead of moistening
my food with saliva, washed 1t down
with tea and coffee. My rule is, not to eat
a meal in less than half an hour, but l am
usually much longer. All the food should
be converted into a complete pulp in the
mouth before it enters the stomach. /
drink nothing when eating.
GAS to the times Of eating: In my early
life l ate whenever l felt an appetite for
food, which might be dozen times day.
l became satisfied that this habit would
lead to the ruin of health. For thirty five
years | have eaten but two meals a day
and nothing between meals. Itake break
fast at 8 o'clock and dinner at O'Clock. L
have no desire for food except at these
hours.
"As grow older, l feel younger. can
preach every evening, and three times
Sunday, and feel as fresh at the'close of
the day as in the morning"
While Mr.. Grants idea may not meet
with approval from those of US who are
lovers of the feshpots of Egypt. there is
plenty of medical Endorsement to prove
the truth of his assertions.
1t is an absolute solution of the prob
lem how to live cheaply and well. We
have all heard of people who could live on
81 5v per week, but that was only by stint
ing The supply and forcing the system to
get along with less nourIshment than was
needed Here is plan that aids health
and helps US to get rich.
The only drawback that might weigh
seriously against Mr.. Grants plan would
be that which the unmarried man could
advance. How is he going to procure the
prescribed food prepared in the proper
manner? Restaurants do not have food
of this sort.
So the only way for the single man to
live on S71z cents W elk, is 10 get married
or learn to prepare his own food. 1t is
great question The new woman, if she
can cook, will find in this problem another
to add to the many advantages she has
already received over suffering man.
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Make Your OWN Buttermilk.

An ingenious housekeeper has hit upon
a novel way of procuring delicious butter
milk without the labor of churnlng Ac-
cording TO the Atlanta Constitution the
milk is permitted to sour and partially
skinned so as to allow enough cream to
render it rich. 1t can be taken from the
icebox, provided you wish it cold, and
simply beat it few m moments with an egg
beater Zone that turns with a handle is
preferable), and you have as fine butter
milk as can be made under any process.
There are so many invalids that crave it,
and yet it is often an impossibility to get
1t pure and rich. 1t is usually diluted with
water, and often there are so many Jumps
of butter floating through it that it is not
very inviting, but by this mode any one
who can get any amount of milk, no mat
ter how small, can manufacture in few
moments drink fit for the gods. Try il
and see how quickly this delightful drink
can be had.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01

If all men were like the Rev. Miles
Grant of Boston the question OF economics
would be quickly solved, for he knows
how to live on 8711 cents week.
Rev. MIR. Grant makes one of those
peculiar combinations of fact and theory
that are rarely found. He invariably
practices what he breaches. In practice
he is vegetarian; in theory he is one OF
that interesting sect known as the Ad-
ventlsts.
The question of diet has been decided
by him after profound study. The correct
idea he believes 10 be based on four prin-
ciples. They are as follows:
!. Eat healthy food.
2. Consume healthy quantity OF food.
8. Eat in healthy manner.
4. Eat at healthy times.
OF course the Fl t question that arises
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The Confidence of Genius.

"Young man" said the editor, "this is
the seventeenth poem you have offered
me in three days"
81 know it," was the answer. 81 like to
write poetry"
"But don't you think that it is rather
an ambitious undertaking? In lite: ature,
as in everything else. man ought to
begin at the bottom and work up
That's my method precisely. When
ever write a poem the first things 1
think about are its feet. ."-Washingto
Star
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the moose because of their extraordinary

the moose because of their extraordinary
sense of smell
''At the foot of Arctic City. which is half
degree inside the Arctic Circle and on the
Koukuk River. l once visited with thirty
miners. There are moose there in plenty
and it is the home of mountain sheep and
goats. killed seven moose within five
miles of the post and there were thirty
seven moose killed there that winter.
IT sheep were the bighorn sheep and
they were very fine eating. Take the m in
September. when they are in good condi-
ton. and know of nothing finer. By the
way, L brought down two heads of the
sheep with me.
"But, alluding again to the moose, Nc
Questin, who has the pos. at Forty Mile,
had two moose which he broke to harness.
and with them he used to haul freight and
plow his garden. They weighed over 100(
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01

OCTOBER
October's children born of grief,
But with one charm there comes relief
If in it You place belief,
The Opal.
NoyENB BIER.
Who first comes TO this world below
With drear Novem ber's fog and snow,
Emblems Of lovers true must show
A Topaz.
DECEMBER.
Success will bless wsate'er you do,
You OF December's birth, IL you
Place on your hand a stone of blue,
A Turquoise.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01

Some idea of the vast extent of the sur
face of the earth may be obtained when it
is noted that if lofty church steeple is
assembled and the landscape visible from
1t looked at, 800 600 such landscapes must
be viewed in order that the whole earth
may be seen.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01
A New Anesthetic.

Sue--I don't see how you ever had the
nerve to have your tooth pulled before
whole class of dental students. Did you
screamt
Mayme-I don't know whether aid or
not As soon as the professor tackled the
tooth those horrid students set up their
college yell and scared me SO that don't
even know whether it hurt.-Indianapol
Journal.
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MOOSE-HUNTING in HLTSK.H
Cunning for Game on Icy Wastes
inside the Arctic Circle

dogs and the other followed and drove
them. They would go on the run all day
The natives wore net snowshoes. and
did myself when not riding. These shoes
are the only thing that can be worn over
such ground. The Norwegian shoe
won't do.
"On the high summit where the carIboo
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that aid in keeping the moose up out OF
the snow and giving him basis.
''T deer, too in that country are not
like the deer here. A deer that will weigh
$50 pounds will make a track in the snow
as big as four-year-old steer"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03
Notice to all Democratic Candidates
 of Jefferson County.

We, the Executive Committee, do make the following assessments as the sums to bepaid by allcandidates whose names may come before the primary election to be held in this county on the 18th day of April, 1896: For all county offices, $3 each.
 For all township offices, $l each.
 Said sum, with the name of the candidate, must be furnished the Secretary of this Committee on or before the 2Oth day of April, 1896. No name will be placed upon the tickets unless the above is compiled with. No tickets will be used except those furnished by this Committee.
 W. B. ALEXANDER. Chm.
 N. T. ROBERTS, See'y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03
 ADJUSTMENTS.
"Black Crook. :"

"Black Crook
 The performance of the "Black Crook" at the Opera house last night was greeted by a very small audi ence. The male portion of the cast, barring MT. Henry Brinsly, as Rudolph, was very poor Miss Min nie Doerge, as Amina, the affianced bride of Rudolph, was well up Tn her lines. Miss Lotta Hollywood, as Garline, elecited round after round of applause and her singing and dancing was very good. De Hollis and Valore did some very marvellous juggling. The eccentric dancing of Miss Hilda Hagstrom was dazzling to the eyes. MT. Joe Adams, a monologist, ''crackde" some few jokes that were all new-at one time. The ballet were well arranged and quite pretty. The mechanical effects and scenic productions were poor, owing to the smallness of our stage; but taking everything into consideration the audience was well pleased with the show. The com pany left this morning for Little Rock, where it will give perform anee tonight.
 
 Twenty per cent off forcash on all china, this week only.
 39d5t ARNOLD BRos.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03

cles and on going up stairs he soon brought the missing articles to light. This fact aroused the sus- picions of MT. Honnet and he sent for the negro. When the latter ap- peared before his employer, MT. Honnet noticed that Johns coat bulged out more than it ought to, so pulled it aside and found that John, in exchange for the coats he re- turned, had stolen pair of pants. An officer was summonsed and John was placed under arrest.
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4 Correction.

The GRAPHIC stated yesterday that our reportor had been reliably informed that Mr Carl Stubblefeld had made speech in the Fourth ward in favor of Buck Bloom for City Clerk and Ferd Havis for Alder man. MT. Stubblefeld informs us that he made no mention whatever of Ferd Havis in his speech, and that his remarks were solely in the inter- est of Mr. Bloom. Our informant also states today that in giving the information to a GRAPHIC reporter yesterday he made the remark sim ply in jest and not with a view to it's publication. The GRAPHIC cheer fully makes this correction in justice to all parties concerned. It has no desire to misrepresent Mr. Stubble- field, or anyone else, in this or any other contest.
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by declaration of resistance and correction by a patriotic citizenship, the s'bone and sinew' of which is recognized in the Democratic ranks. Let our party bear its own burdens of reproof, we may have them1 but for our own and our country s sake let us resist the heel of the oppressor who willfully and falsely charges HIS with his own known preconceived and damnable traitorship.
 Well did you answer the interroga- tion how will we redeem the recent bond issue,' when you replied, "I am not the Secretary of the Treas ury.' and well had you answered the same when you said "the sworn officers of the country were execut- ing the laws enacted by a Republi- can Congress. Let the ax of the guillotine fall upon the neck of the guilty and not theinnocent. Panics, strikes, distress and financial em- barrassment cannot today be placed at the doorway of Democracy; like chickens, they will go home to roost. Your championship for straight Democratic ticket as has character ized our local government during the past administration, met with the hearty endosement and approval of your Democratic constituents and just as sure as truth is mighty, justice strong, we are determined to fight for the same as long as one vestige of virtue remains in the Democratic platform, and that means "esto perptua Democracy.
 Yours.
 FIEI DRIED
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03
A COMMUNICATION FROM ONE OF OUR G0NSTI-
 TUENTS.
He Heard the Graphic Editors Speech at Redfeld and Has Few Words
 To Say About It.
The following is self-explanatory

Ihe following IS self-eXplanatory
 REDFIELD. ARK, April l, 1896.
 Senator J. W. Adams, Editor GRAPHIC.
 My DEAR SIR:-I was present last night at the speaking Of the various candidates for county officers. I was especially glad to note that you had unanimous call to address the assembled audience, and while we regretted to hear that you had decided not to again enlist as a candidate for reelection for State Senator from Jefferson County, we were proud, proud indeed to hear fall from your lips words of counsel and advice to the Democracy of Barraque township.
 You have ever in the past proven 1 yourself man ofunusual Democratic courage, true to Democratic princi- pies actuated by Democratic motives. Your remarks upon the .9money question" (the position of which you have always plainly and clearly advocated as suggested and directed by the National Democratic plat form and which you have adhered to strictly throughout your advo- caey of true Democracy in Jefferson County and the State and the Nation) were well taken and most highly appreciated. We cannot see why you have ever been dubbed a gold bug True it is, you have incorporated i'll your doctrine the recognition of gold standard within keeping with q silver ratio, still you have encouraged an equit- able ratio between these two medals, the same to be determined by a National Democratic Convention, and your position on this question has and still voices the sentiments of a great number of your consti- tuents.
 You showed clearly in your ad- dress last night that the Republican party had brought the injury that now drinks like q hungry wolf at the threshold of every home in our heretofore prosperous land in that former Republican Congresses had enacted the laws that now prove determinal to the prosperity of our country, the result of which legisla- tion has brought our chief executive and subordinate officers into un- deserved and unfayorable criticism. When you stated that it was not the lacke of sufficient volume of money, but the unequal distribution of money, and the opportunity affor- ded the few for the concentration of this money that has wrought the injuries, you sounded the ''tocsin of alarm that should awaken a determination of response followed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03
EPWORTH LEAGUE
Will Render an Interesting Program at the First Methodist
 Church Sunday.

 The following is the program that Will be rendered by the Epworth League Of the Main Street Methodist Church, at that place of worship Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock:
 PROGRAM. General Topic, "Christ as a Bible Student.'
 Reference, Matth. xiii, s-s; Luke iv, 17-27.
 Vice-President. Capt. N. T. Rob. erts, in the chair to conduct the de- votional opening exercises, songs. prayers and scripture reading. Rev. Jno. F. Carr, Leader. Song by all (standard Hymn Book).
 Comments on Christ as Bible Student, by Leader. Song, Main Street Choir. Importance of Bible Study, and the most practical methods thereof, by Miss Vollie MeGehee. Why We believe the Bible an in- spired book, by +. M. Hudson. Solo, by Miss Leila Joyce. Easter, 1.-The Angels mission to the Woman" Mark xvi, 7-S; by Miss Ida Mann.
 Easter Music, by Choir. Comments, by Rev. J. R. Sanders and others.
 Miscellaneous business, song and benediction.
 The public is cordially invited.
 Mss FANNIE WELLS.
 W. '. TANKERsLEY,
 G. N. HART.
 Program Committee
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03
His seventieth Birthday
FIELDRED.

Saturday, April 1, 1896, MT. A. S. Rosenberg will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his natal day This most excellent gentleman and high ly esteemed citizen was born in Ger many on the 4th day of April, 1926, and came to this country at an early age. He married in the year 1867, and now has a family of grown sons and daughters. MT. Rosenberg is one of our oldest and best known citizens. During the civil war he served gallantly for three years in the Confederate army, being a mem Der of Blocher's artillery company. Notwithstanding his load of years he yet posses the vigor or mind and body of many less than half his age. His 70th anniversary will be celebrated by family reunion. The GRAPHIC extends it's congratu- lations, and wishes for him contin- ued health, prosperity and tran quillity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03
Y. M. c. A. Notes.

Rev. J. R. Saunders delivers the next address on the mems course Sunday afternoon at o'clock. His subject will be John" It is hoped there will be large attendance of men at this service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03
April Fooled.

Almost incredible as 1t may appear, there are doubtless some people who have not yet bought goods of us. Not many, you understand, only q few. Now, it's bad enough to be the victim of Il practical joke on All Fools Day" but to continue to ignore our claims is to make every day in the year an April 1st for you. Worse, indeed, because the joke may cause you tt lose only your temper, while to avoid us is to lose your money. Remember, will you. that
 The foolishest kind of a fool
 we fear,
 Is the fool whose April lasts
 all the year.
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] His Employers

|olored is now an
 |aty jail. John was |Hnnnet Dry Goods |or sometime past D mysteriously dis
 De store. Yester-
 F clothing was re-
 Em and in the lot Before the invoice |df the coats disap
 |ph was made for |ail until John was
 |r the missing arti-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03
Here is Wisdom:

100 Silk Umbrellas, with Crys- tal and Dresden Handles, worth $500, going this week for $I.50. 1000 yards of Duck
 all new and desirable, worth be; going at 10c per yard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03

A good thing is expected to be enjoyed at Merrill Institute tonight by members of the Y M. c. A. and all men who choose to attend. It is practical talk on Christian Citizen ship by w. K. Penrod.
 The Girls Aid have completed the classification of the library and have catalogued the same. AS soon as locks are put on the library doors the volume will be ready for circu- lation among the members of the Y. M. c. A. and the Merrill Institute. All active members of the Associ- tion who can possibly attend the State Convention to be held at Con- way April 16 to 19, should by all means arrange to do so. All who go should notify the General Secre- tary some time previous to that time. A number of representatives of the Woman's Auxiliary and the Girls Aid will go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-03
 ARM0NIES4
<ss Great 0rganist,
 Large Audi s,t Night.

enjoyed another | last evening at given in our city .Idwin, for the ben terian Church. ,l talent, Dr. Bald Henee the following itlessly rendered as Ond criticism:
 Fugue. Bach. Nv Roy Tonight?,' Baldwin.
 ArI Armstrong. < request
 Dln sNorma. Bel I
 Bessie Altheimer, in the Mountains. Is Evening Song. pest.
 1 hank SgIVlnG Quest.)
 Bessie Althein.er. azundei.
 by the organist Ter hand of the ar sllce sat entraneed nuinber.
 request, repeated Mountains, which at his former ap- doing so gave his tlle 9 eHiIiS. lions by Miss Bes- Id zhlessl.s Kineai1 were exceptionally ltly enjoyed.
 by Miss Altheim- iaf mention, both the selection and ltion.
 say tha tthe.eeital s well asa musical ssuretl should rn to Pine Bluff he an audience even oi last night.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-14
LAND OWNERS INTER
ESTED.

An interesting phase of the
Venezuelan question, that has
been followed up by Amer
lean trade journals, is the
possible connection between the
Presidents Venezuelan message
and the real estate transactions of
Americans within the disputed
territory. The Venezuelan Gov
eminent has from time to time
granted valuable lands to Amer
lean syndicates, the latest deal
being in April last when j: A.
Bowman and others formed "The
Manoa Company" and obtained
possession of lands on either side
of the Schomburgk line. Presi-
dent Bowman states that he has been
requested by the American com
mission to act as a guide through
the disputed country. In explain
ing the operations of his concern
he says the Manoa Company, oper-
ating at the mouth of the Orinoco
was formed under the laws of the We
nezuelan Governmental 1883. Then
the Manoa Company Limited was
formed in 1885. This new com
pany was organized under the laws
of the United States, and, after the
grant was given, the papers were
properly prepared in South Amer
lea and filed with the Secretary of
State at Washington. The mem
bers of the organization are nearly
all citizens of the United States,
and have not renowned their loy-
atty, therefore they claim their
Government is bound to protect |
them whether there is a Monroe
doctrine or not.
The New York Evening Post, |
with its usual desire to make ont
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-14
WHO is RESPONSIBLE?

1t has become such a common
occurrence of late years for young
men starting out in life with the
best of prospects, to fall victim to
emptation and prove untrue to
his trust, that the tendency of the
public is to pass over the matter
with passing another man gone
wrong" and continue to push along
without thought for the causes
that are leading to the ruin of
young mems lives. The case of l..
V. Redpath, which has been a lead
ing topic of street-corner talk dur
ing the past few days, is but a
repetition of the same old story. A
young man of good family leaves