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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

In North Dakota there are many
farmers from Russia. and as nearly as
possible they build their houses asin the
fatherland--low and broad with big
flreplaces and chimneys. Being SO wide,
the chlmncys catch lot of snow. and
In time look like funncl-shnpcd cones.
the walls of which are rendered 10y by
the alternate influence of the heat be-
low and the cold above. This leads 20
curious results. Jack rabbits. coyotes
aud such small animals prowling
around on n cold night and seeking
warmth, get close TO these clamneys,
and down they slide into the big fire.
place This creates great rumpus,
but there seems TO be no help. for IL, un-
less the farmers build smaller chin
neys, and that he will not do until he
forgets how he lived In Russia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

Robert Bonner mentions the striking
fact that when he bought his first trot-
ting horse in 1856, only 10 horses, living
or dead, had trotted a mile in $3.50. Now
there are more than $4,000 in the list
Chicago Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
Az RevolR.

''Don't say dood-by."
The wee boy said:
Then heaved a sigh.
And dropped his head.
Twas sweetly said.
"Oh. tell rue why.
Dear little Ned"
i gladly cry.
''Do tell me why
IL grieves you so;
Then nevermore
I'll say good-by."
Don't say dood-by.
Not. nebbermore.'
The rogue now laughs.
Say O-re-baugh."
-Elvira Floyd Froemcke, I'm New Unity
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

Mr.. Sickly-Now, doctor, tell me. can
didiy, an what condition do YOU and
my lungs?
DIR. Soonover-They are In pretty bad
shape, but there Is no danger of their
not lasting AZ long IA you live.-N. Y.
World.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

His Enthusiastically, what's the
mattcrg You look as gloomy as a new
moon in fog.
He--No wonderl Billlins called me
colossal ASST
His Mother-in-Law-Well, you are
lnrgc.--Larks.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

"well. little chap" said the stranger
In the family, picking up one Of the
children, what are you going 10 be-
when you're n man?"
Muffin" said the child.
Nothing? Why SOP" asked the
stranger.
because" said the little child. I'm .
little girl."--Fun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

A tract distributor. the other day. In
a new settlement out west. popped bis
head into an Irishman's cabin and asked
him III he would accept a tract from
the holy land?"
Eyes. bedad." cried Pat, "I'll take a
houl section. II yell pay me passage
right through. "--Household Words.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

some offer TO make the ascensions with
him, and promptly accepted the offer.
l was greatly interested in my new
work, and gradually begun TO add some
attractions such as performing on the
trapeze bar as the ascension was made.
and then parachute leaps from the bal
loon, high in air. But never attempted
any such attraction as was exhibited
when ] went up hanging by one foot to
the drag-rope. webb Donnell, IN
Golden Days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

"A busy man can't loaf long with
out feeling mean about it.-Washing'
ton Democrat
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

Johnny" asked his tencher. what
must we do before our sins can be fsr-
given?"
"sln." replied Johnny. : chiearo
News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
A Long Journey.

Geese IN migration often travel over
5000 milos. .~
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
Tho Farmers Association.

The Jefferson County Farmers
Association met at the Court House
at noon today Thursday.
quorum was present and the
meeting was called to order by Capt.
NJ. G. Sennett, chairman pro TEN.
Minutes Of last meeting were read
and approved,
1t was moved and carried that the
present officers hold over for another
year.
Messrs. =. M. Gibson, $. Gaiiigan
and ASH Morgan were elected to
membership in the Association.
It was moved and carried that the
price OF cotton picking be fixed at 40
cents per hundred, as per agreement
of last season.
Treasurer reported total receipts
since last meeting to be $3.50.
on motion the chair appointed
Messrs. NJ. S. Trul0ek, j. b. Talbot
and j. W. Tucker as a committee OF
llHee 10 trait SuIldDle IeSOlu tiOIS
welcoming to the community the
enterprise know as the new Pine
Bluff Cotton Seod Oil Mill. The
committee reported as follows:
we, your committee, beg leave to
report, that, Whereas, there has
been established and is under con-
struetion within our territory a
commodious and modern oil mill,
BE it resolved that we. the Jefferson
County Farmers Association, eX-
tend to the founders thereof a
hearty welcome for their enterprise
ana would assure them that they can
have a share of our product upon
agreeable terms, as we would also
extend To any other enterprise OF
enterprises that may hereafter be es-
tablished among us Of benefit to the
farmers.
Adjourned.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
APPLY FOR MANDAMUS.
To Compel the Licensing of
the Mutual Life in
Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, Aug 19.-Judge
Horton, representing the Mutual
Life Insurance Company, of New
York, served notice on Attorney
General Bayle and Webb McNan,
Insurance Commissioners, that on
September II he would ask Judge
John A. Williams sitting at Wich-
tia, for mandatory order to COM
pei MeNaa to license the Mutual
Life Insurance Company in Kan
sas,
Neither Boyle nor MeNall were
in Topeka, but the notices were
served at their offices. Boyle ques-
toned the power Of Judge Williams,
sitting in Colorado, to issue an or
der that can bind Kansas officials,
and Judge Horton arranged to have
Judge Williams come into Kansas
and hear The application, If Judge
Williams shall grant the order Nc
Nall will have to issue the license or
go to jail.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
Benefits of the Normal.

Cbae r Nawtb oonnfv examiner
~ Nevada il latter IN sinner.
irtoodoof rordoo an tho bonits Of
oon,,t ',,oro,ars so5s.
nit Tbot tho ,,radino hoe i'm
,,,.o,,oa rarg n3afo7iaIIv sinoa fto
oo,nf,, ,,orn,al heron n,ony vo,no
toocbors WIN attend and sf,dv the
,,ontIioasp GRADING above many did
or teschors who bavo had GOOD 10.
n,tatioas ae toocLors md who st,,,lj.
.o1sI., a,o;a tho ooa,,tv nor-
49,
socoond IT,, oo;aonoos of ho4for
teachino arc shown in tba Saofom.
her report of the directors TO fine
eonnf ovaroinar aju,vs loot,
tbora fer tbo oamoof tho to,obor
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
niel, Titles Without COST.

English folk arc copying the Ameri
can custom of comforting titles upon
their children in baptism by using such
names as Lord, Earl, Baron, etc. This
will mean more to the English child
than it has to the American
One parent in the midlands bestowed
On his progeny military as well as gocial
rank. One Of his children is christened
Baron, another Captain, another Colonel
and another Major General London
Truth has this statement from one who
knows this titled family, and they are
to be found at the present time in the
neighborhood of Birmingham At this
rate every Tommy Atkins in the next
generation may be a field marshal.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

BUFFALO, n. Y, August % to
Is. For this occasion the Cotton
Belt Route viii sell tickets from Pine
Bluff to Buffalo. and return, $23 10,
tickets on sale August q and %;
return limit August 81 An extension
pi return limit may be secured until
September 20. by depositing tickets
with joint agent at Buffalo on or be-
fore August y.
II. Bringman, Agt.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
DIED

JoHNsoN-ln Pine Bluff, Ark, Au-
gust Is. 1897, Mrs. Mary L. Johnson,
aged Sc years.
The above venerable and highly
esteemed lady. the mother of Capt.
]. B. Johnson. departed this life at
sunrise this morning. She lead a
useful and devoted Christian life,
and her friends were numerous.
After It long and eyentful life she
has gone to her rest in the world
which knows no sorrow.
The funeral services viii take place
from the family residence at O'Clock
tomorrow morning. Services by the
Rev. A. O. Evans. The bereayed son
and family have the sympathy OF
the entire community.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Wednesday evening Miss Bessie
Downs, the accomplished daughter of
NJ. and Mrs. Matt Downs, entertain.
I'd q few OF her friends at her home
West Barraque street. The oc-
IN was in the form OF a
arnry'.' and given in honor OF
Mable Frank, OF Little Rock.
= the evening Miss Lille Levine
q mandolin solo, accompanied
Sliss Frank on the guitar and
= Jeesie Whitcomb on the piano.
I16 claire Bloom also favored them
nm several recitations.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

For the meeting OF the North,
western Teachers Association to
be held at Forrest GityAugust 26 and
81 the Cotton Belt route will sell
tickets to Brinkley at one and one
third fare on the certificate plan.
Passengers can re,huy at Brinkley
over the Little Rock 6 Meluphis rail-
way on same basis. Tickets on sale
August "a, % and %. Return limit
August 30 1897. H. Bringman, Agt.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

There was gathering last night
of young folks at the residence o. Mr.
and Mrs. Jake Bloom, on Second
avenue, in honor of the departure of
Miss Mable Frank Of Little Rock
Euchre and dancing were the pleas
ures OF the evening. Vocal selections
" ere also rendered by Miss BESSIE
Downs, the rising song bird of the
South, and Mr.. Meyer Solmson. All
present had Il very Jolly time.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
Shave or Hair Cut Costs 81. 600,

Al L. Doris, well to do farme,
living near Union, Ind, has signed a
contract by the terms of which he agrees
TO forfeit vi. 600 if he shaves or cuts his
halr until Pryan is elected president.
The contract is drawn i'll legal terms,
and Mr.. Doris declares his purpose Of
living up to its novel provisions. Chi
eago Times Herald
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

National Eneampment Sons OF
Veterans. Indianapolis, Ind, Sept.
8 to IL. For this occasion the Cot
ton Belt Route win sell tickets. Pine
Bluff to Indianapolis and return, at
one fare, $3.50. Tickets on sale
S cptember and s; return limit, Sep
temher II. ii. Bringman Agt.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr. Geo. L. Madding and son are
visitors to the city today. Mr.. Mad
ding reports a good crop OF cotton
III his section.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
Justin Mccarthy is quite Qrav haired

Justin Mccarthy is quite gray haired.
His beard is bushy. and his gold rim.
med spectaeles impart benign air to
his face, which indeed we'll suits his
mild manner AS for his energy, one
would say that it was inexhaustible.
He is politician, a journalist. nov
elisJ aud historian
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

An entertainment complimentary
to Miss Annie Spitzberg, OF Little
Rock, was given by Mrs. e. Mehlen-
ger last evening. The affair was a
delightful one in every respect.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

We are pleased to chronicle the
fact that the unsightly weeds which
have grown SO luxuriantly In the
Court House yard. are at last being
eut down.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

The accomplished Miss Annie Spitz-
berg. OF Little Rock, who has been
in this city for several days, the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf Nichols.
returned home today.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr. J. T.. Bradford, of the firm OF
Bradford & Knox. left yesterday for
FL Reno, Oklahoma, to visit his
brother, Harry.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Hon. J, NJ. stayton, Of Newport.
ls a visitor To the city today. Mr..
Stay ton is prosecuting attorney for
his judicial district
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
A SIMPLE TIRE REPAIR.

Punctures i'll the we'll known Nor
gan & Wright tire are mended about
as easily as a man would close a hole
in his finger with bit of court p1as-
ter, Inside of the inner tube of the
tire lies a long strip of patching rub
Der, like this:
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

On last Monday evening Mr.. and.
Mrs. Wolf Nicholas gave "A com
plimentary entertainment at their
home on Main street, in honor of
their late guest, Miss Annie SPitz-
berg, OF Little Rock.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. Sol Altheimer. OF the Golden
Eagle Clothing House, left yester-
day afternoon for the Eastern
markets to purchase fall ana winter
goods.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. ]. j. Williams, OF Oak Grove,
Is visitor today and renewed his
stock i. the Weekly GRAPHIC while
in the city.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Sheriff G. H. Triplett and two sons,
now In Colorado, Will not return
home until about September first.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mrs. Day Mills left today for Des
Moines, Iowa. where she will visit
relatives until cold weather.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

A. J. Mitchell keeps constantly on
hand largeassortment of the finest
nd best candies to be found on the
arket. dtf
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

The ]. II. Eddlns Dry Goods Com
pany expect to be ready for business
by August 3!st. A large force Of en-
ployes are now buslly engaged in
opening up and marking new goods,
which are arriving daily.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Major. j. C. Breckenridge has re-
turned from trip to New York and
will in a few days take up his resi-
dence at Sulphur Springs for the re.
mainder OF the summer.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

MIR. Finn Hutt's dog has learned
the ways of his master. Jim Lang
ford will tell you about the dogs
intellect. =
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. Sol Altheimer left for the East
yesterday to buy goods for the Col
den Eagle Co.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Congressman John S. Little has
ordered the GRAPHIC to be sent to
his address for one year.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

A car famine is reported on west
ern railroads caused by the immense
grain crop.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. r. c. Wilkins has purchased
the residence of the late w. d. John
son, ON Fifth avenue.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr. Gus Blum left yesterday for the
eastern markets to purchase fall
stock for his establishment.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. r. M. Phillips cnme in from
Sulphur Springs this morning and
left for his plantation near Althei-
mer,
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

The addition of the second story
to the Dewoody building on Pine
street, viii add greatly to the APP
.pearance OF that thoroughfnre.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

The English government has lust es.
tabllshed sanctuary for the African
elephant IN the coast area of SomaliIand
WITHIN the reserve shooting of elephants
Is strictly forbidden, and the observance
OF this rule will be an essential oondi.
ton to shoot other animals within the
prescribed area. The reserve in questios2
extends from the Sheik pass on the east
to the Abyssinian frontier on the west,
while the northern boundary is the edge
OF the Haud Altogether the reserve Is
about 200 miles long by 90 wide At
present elephant herds abouns within
the district. New York Tribune
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

| Mr.. NJ. j. Manning, OF Clarendon,
was in the city last night enroute
home from Little Rock.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

County Clerk Frank b. Flanders
was unable to come to his office to-
day on account of Illness.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. T. B. Atkinson expects to
leave this afternoon for Armstrong
Springs.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

The Elks held an interesting meet
ing last night.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Only one case before the Police
Court this morning, and that was
for vagrancy.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. M f. Dunn and wife, Of Little
Rock, are visitors to the city today.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Capt. j. d. Murtaugh has re-
turned from Little Rock.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. jules Heilums, OF Grady, is in
the city, He attended the meeting
OF ElkFi last night.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Miss May Grady, of Little Rock, is
In the city visiting friends.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. Sam Nichols has returned from
brief visit to relatives in Little
Rock.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Gen. H. King White has returned
home from Little Rock.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. j. j. Kendriek, of Cleveland
county, is here ON business trip.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

w. H. Haight, OF Little Rock was
a guest of the Trulock last night.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

DR.. B. r. Donnelson' came down
from Pastoral this morning.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Rev. j. r. Carr is visiting Little
Rock.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mrs. w. NJ. Harrison Is still dan
gerously sick.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Miss Jessie Strauss has returned
from Searcy.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. Jim Smith. OF stephens, is in
the city.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
From Wednesdays Daily9

Mr.. p. c. Knox is expected home
this week.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

capt. Nj. q. sennett was a Pine
Bluff visitor today.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr. q. Fl, TreadgilI, president Of
the Lott fTeXas) Water " orks, is n
guest OF his relative, Mr., ". Il. Lock
hart. Mr.. Treadgill was formerly a
citizen OF Pine Bluff.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

From Thursdays Daily


From Thursdays Daily.
Mr.. II. e. Helm, OF Faith, is at the
Arlington.
Mr.. NJ. ]. Mosler, u Texarkana, is
ia the city.
The Rev. r. A. Crosby,of Sheridan,
Grant Co, is in the city.
Mr.. Joe I. Altschul, OF Little Rock,
is In the city
Mr.. John S Anderson, OF stutt-
CART, is at the Trulock.
Mr.. Tracy Mills left for Little Rock
this morning on business trip.
Mr.. Chas. Owens left for points
down theCotton Belt this afternoon.
Col Met. l.. Jones has returned
from sheridan.
Capt. Ed Williams, Of English, is a
Pine Bluff visitor today.
Messrs Henry Bernath and Percy
Meyer are at McCrary's Lake, duck
hunting, today.
Mr.. W. H. Lockhart, merchant
of Wrightsyille, is IL the city ON Il
business trip.
Mr.. Wolf Nichols, of the"Globe, is
now in New York, purchasing goods
for his house.
Rust has made it's appearance in
many cotton fields in this section,
and is doing much damage.
Mr. Billy Patton, who has been
visiting relatives in this city, has re-
turned home.
Rev. J. H. Dye passed through the
city today en- route to Parnell
Springs to conduct camp meeting.
Belle Sampson and Anna Parkett.
negro women, were fined $500 each
in the Police Court this morning for
fighting
Mr.. Il. G. Thompson says the i'm
portant event in his life will not
take place until the ldes ofNoyemher
1898.
Mr.. " W. Coulson. who is work
Ing for the White Sewing Machine
Co, at MeAnester, [. T., is doing
nicely,
Mr.. Frank Davis has returned to
Pine Bluff after spending thesnmmer
in ST. Louis. He contemplates going
into business here.
The case of the State VS. l.. b. Bos-
ton before The Lincoln Circuit Court,
at Warner, on a change of venue from
this county, has been continued.
Mr.. Lee Morris, an operator at the
shops, was able to be ON the streets
today after several weeks illness.
FIe leaves in a few days 20 enter the
Cotton Belt Hospital at Tyler, Tex.
Mr.. T. J. Crutehfrld, Of Grant Co,
who last year was with=thc Golden
Eagle Clothing store, has accepted a
position with ]. B. Snyder, the Main
street merchant
The substitution Of cheap stuff FOR
standard goods is SO common that
you should inspect every article you
buy, SO that you may be sure to get
what you ask for.
Advertise that youmay be known.
Continue advertising that you may
be better known. Stop your al fer-
Using and You will soon Lceome un-
known again.
Mr. q. Fl, Treadgill, president OF
the Lott Texas Water " orks, is n
guest OF his relative, Mr. W Fl. Lock
hart Mr.. Treadgill was formerly a |
citizen OF Pine Bluff
Prof. Junius Jordan passed |
through the city last night enroute
to Magnolia, to attend the session I
of the Southern Arkansas Teachers t
Association,
Miss Brunette Altschule gave a
watermelon party last night, in
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Advertise that youmay be known.
Continue advertising that you may
be better known. Stop your al rer-
Using and you will soon Leeome IN
known again.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr.. ]. D. Miner now wears the
Elk horns, and wears them grace
fully. He was initiated into the
order last night. He proved a good
subject and the members Of Pine
Bluff Lodge had high old time. p"
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21
Every Time.

Master-Tombs, this is an example
in subtraction. Seven boys went down
to a pond to battle, but two of them
had been told not to sc in the water
Now, can you tell me how many went
in?
Tombs--Yes, sir. Seven. - London
Bits.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Miss Hattie Bloom, an accom-
plished young teacher in the Pine
Bluff public schools. left last night
for Magnolia. where today she viii
read a paper before the Southern
Arkansas Teachers Association.
Her subject viii be. "The Importance
OF Good Language.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Tuesday night young man and
his sweetheart were OFT promanad-
ing on Walnut street. They were
so much interested in each other
that they did not watch where their
footsteps led them. and without
warning both were suddenly precipi-
tated into a ditch. Fortunately
neither was injured by the fall The
young man viii. doubtless, be more
careful in future.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Last night two prominent mem
beers of the Pine Bluff Athletic Asso-
citation came near putting on the
gloves in pugilistic encounter on
West Second avenue. Friends inter
ferred and patched up truce and
harmony between the young men
again prevailed
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

The substitution Of cheap stuff for
standard goods is SO common that
you should inspect every article you
buy, SO that YOU may be sure to get
whit Won ask Tor.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

The Rev. r. A. Crosby,of Sheridan,
Grant Co, is in the city.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Pine Bluff received two bales Of
cotton yesterday The second bale
was shipped from Fordyee by MIR.
w, B. Jones. lr., to the Southern
Grocery Company. The cotton was
grown In Calhoun county, and was
the first bale of the season received
at Fordyce
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-08-21

Mr. Joe I, Altschnl, OF Little Rock,
is in the city