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On last Thursday night n number
of dogs belonging to citizens living
in the West End we're poisoned.
Among the number were those be-
longing to MIR. X. NJ. Knox, DR..
Withers, and Dr. Jordon. These
gentlemen, with others interested,
will willingly pay Il reward OF $50
for the arrest and conviction of the
poisoner. Here is chance for some
person to make an easy $50.
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COMMERCE BuIDING--TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.

It is sol feet long and 256 feet wide.
The interior is divided into two
aisles and nave, the former being
rs feet and the latter 45 feet high.
The central pavilion is two stories
in height, the second story forming
gallery on either side, l4l 160
feet, overlooking the nave, and is
reached by four broad stairways,
one at each end of the four corners.
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What was known at the Worlds
Fair as Manufactures and Liberal
Arts Building has been appropri-
ately designated in the Tennessee
Centennial group as the Commerce
Building, and in it will be exhibited
the products OF the Liberal Arts. 1t
will be the largest and most commo-
dious, as it is one of the most strik-
ing of all the Exposition structures.
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Jerry NJ. Palmeri the only colored
patrolman on the Pine Bluff police
force. Saturday hcstole Il march on
the Other members of the force, and
forming any of the other policemen.
After the fact was discovered. Pal
mer had to pay dearly. for a fine of
cigars for all the policemen was laid
upon him b. s.s III. Re Chief. Palmer
checrfully paid the fine.
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Liquor by the Wholesale.

Messrs. l.. & f. Wertheimer, the
popular young wholesale liquor
dealers of Pine Bluff. have just re-
teiyed perhaps the largest single
consignment of liquor ever brought
to the State. The consignment con
sisted of $50 barrels of whisky,
made by the famous Sour Mash Dis
tilling Co. of Greensboro. Ky. in
May, '93. This whisky is noted the
world over for its excellence, and
was purchased mt remarkably low
figures. The trade of the Messrs.
Wertheimer is increasing so rapidly
that they are forced TO make large
orders, and this very fact rebounds
to the interest of their customers,
for by reason of the large purchases
the Messrs. Werth4imer get better
terms, which they share with their
patrons; hence theirincreasing trade,
We congratulate the Messrs. Wer-
theimer on their success and pros
perity. May it never diminish!
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Oae of the most pleasant social
events in Church circles OF the past
week was the strawberry and ice
cream supper given by the ladies
of the Christian Church in the
Withers building last Thursday
night. The festival was largely at
tended and literally patronized, and
the entertainment realized a very
snug little sum for the Church
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The "Greek Tea

Owing to the illness OF the son of
MIR. and Mrs. w. Fl. Langford the
Greek Tea" to have been given at
the Langford residence, Tuesday
evening, under the auspices of the
Young Ladies' Society OF the Pres
by terrain church. the entertainment
will take place ut the home of Mrs.
]. B. Speers. on the same afternoon
and between the same hours.
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The Young Ladies Society of the
Presbyterian Church has issued in
vitations for Greek Tea at the ele-
CANT and hospitable home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Langford next
Tuesday from to Il p. m. An adj
mission fee of % cents will be
charged and all who attend are as
sured of getting the worth of their
money.
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WHEEL NOTES,

Miss Retta Wertheimer is riding
new wheel-the Ideal.
Mr.. ]. vinkelspiel is learning to
ride the bike.
Mr.. Lee Johnson is a new devotee
to the wheel and has learned to
handle a Crawford.
There is some talk of "bicycIe
picnic" at Sulphur Springs this
week. All "plcnicers1 will ride out
on their bikes.
Mr.. Geo. w. Byington, after lar
ripping the earth on West Fifth for
several nights, is now a very steady
rider on the bike.
Editor Adams now rides a bright
new bike. It is a "Lungren
Special
The Pine Bluff Cycle and Good
Roads Club holds its next regular
meeting at the Arlington Hotel
Tuesday night.
Mr.. r. C. Wilkins has become an
enthusiastic wheelman and last
week invested in three Crescents-
one for himself, one for his son and
one for his daughter.
Ed Kirwin is a late acquisition to
the wheel brigade. He rides a
Crescent.
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The Girls, Aid.

The members of the Girls Aid of
the Y. NJ. C. A. were entertained
Friday night by Miss Ella Galbraith
at her home on East Sixth avenue.
About twenty-five couples were
present, and a number of Shakes
pearian games were enjoyed. At a
seasonable hour refreshments were
served.
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A Private Dining.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Y. T. Knox en-
tertained a select number of friends
last Tuesday evening with an elab-
crate dining, in honor of their guest,
Mrs. Douglass Knox, of Little
Rock. Only few friends were
present. Eight courses were served.
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Friday night number of amateur
musicians were out until a late hour
serenading, and incidentally 1T is said.
having general good time disturb
ing the sweet dreams of their best
girls.
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The case against VIM. Holman.
the negro butcher charged with
stealing cow, which came up be-
fore Justice Vance Saturday after
noon, WAS continued until Monday
morning.
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The colored people will give an ex-
cursion to Little Rock over the Cot
ton Belt road Sunday, May 23rd.
This excursion is gotten up by home
people and the managers thereof ask
that they be patronized in preference
to competitive excursions conducted
by foreign parties.
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VIII Holman, the negro butcher OF
Hoboken, was bound over by Justice
Vance this morning TO await the
action of the Grand Jury on the
charge OF grand larceny. Sim Cald-
well. an acconlplice, viii be tried this
afternoon.
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Both Veterans.

The Colonel-Why not take me foi
better or for worse, Miss Flighty? We're
alike III ono respect, at all events,
She-And that is
The Colonel-We'ye both figured in
good many engagements. = London
Bits.
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Mr.. John Wainright and bride.
after visit to relatives at South
Bend, passed throug the city yester-
day, enroute to their home at Mem
phis.
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Copyright, 1885, by American Ffess Assoela
ton
"Early in February, 1861, Mr.. Lin
coin came again into Coles county to
visit his aged stepmother and take a
last look at the grave Of his humble IA
Their. These sad duties discharged, he
stopped in the village of Pennington
near by to get dinner A knowledge OF
his presence spread everywhere, the
school was dismissed, and teachers and
villagers hastened to the house where
he had halted to see the nations chief.
Among others who heard Of his arrival
was his old friend and client, John
Rogers, who lived a mile away. He at
once saddled Old Trim and galloped to
the village Lincoln met and greeted
him cordially. Seeing the horse, he pat
ted her neck familarly, but was as
founded when told that she was the
same animal he had recovered in the re-
plevin suit years before. Yes, indeed,
said Rogers, swelling with pride, she
is the same mare. Irode her to the cleo
ton to vote for you, Abe and have rid
den her here to bid you goodby. Do you
remember the lawsuit Lincoln ex-
pressed great establishment that the
mare had survived so long Yes, Mr..
Rogers, he observed, Z remember the
lawsuit well. It took place in 1881.
Twenty three years had passed, and yet
without any apparent effort to grasp it
he remembered the exact date. y
The law practice of Stuart & Lin
coin was good for that day and genera
ton, but fees were astonishingly small
Mr.. Herndon and I, several years ago,
on examining Stuart & Lincoln's fee
book, were unable to find in a period
extending over almost year, during
which time they had experienced a good
run of business, where any one fee had
exceeded $50. There were no great cor
porations in those days to retain the best
talent and thought at the bar, but there
were a general scramble and generous
competition among all the lawyers for
the various branches eff practice No
one had a specially. Damage suits, ex-
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

DR.. Il. c. Thompson. delegate
from Juliet Lodge X. of p, will leave
for Hot Springs Monday to attend
the annual meeting OF the Grand
Lodge of Knights of Pythis.
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The Greek Tea will be given to-
morrow evening ut the home of Mrs.
j. b. Speers, instead OF at MIR. ". H.
LangIord' $, as heretofore announced.
The change was made owing to the
Illness of Mr.. and Mrs. Langford's
little son.
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So She Saws.

We know a woman Of rare intelli.
gence and sturdy common sense who,
just before the death of any one in her
family, sees her sister, who died years
ago, smiling at her and combing Atz
luxuriant hair. Boston Journal.
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The following delegates to the
Grand Lodge. Knights of Pythias.
will leave for Hot Springs his after
noon or tomorrow morning: Messrs.
Fred Hoyler and Harry Holderness,
of Imperial Lodge; d. c. Bell and
Elmer Richards, of Juliet Lodge; and
George Moore and r. w Lane, of
Lafayette Lodge.
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General Assembly Cumberland Presbyte-
Ran Church

" Chicago. H., May 20. 1897.
For this occasion the Cotton Belt
Route will sell tickets Pine Bluff to
Chicago and return at $25.35. one
and une-third fare, on the certificate
plan. Tickets will be sold on May
18th and lSthireturn hmit three days
from day meeting adjousns.
j. w. FARLEY. Agent.
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MIR. and Mrs. Walter N. Trulock
returned Saturday afternoon from
their bridal tour and are now Eat
home to their friends at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Truloek.
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The Pine Bluff Cycling ana Good
Roads Club will meet at o'clock to-.
morrow evening in the parlors of the
Arlington Hotel. A full attendance
is expected and desired.
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Mrs. Sallie White and daughter,
Laura. after visit OF several
months to the family oil Capt. n. r.
Roberts and other relatives, left yes
terday for their home Mt Louisville,
Ky. They left this point for Cairo,
where they will take passage ON an
Ohio river packet for the Fails
City"
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Mesdames Martha Shobel and
Molly ArbHckle, of Memphis, are in
the city, guests of their uncle, Mr..
j. IL. Alexander.
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Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
was issued by the County Clerk
Saturday:
Calvin Scott. to Miss Nora Thnmp-
son.
Henry Phillips to Mrs. Tile
Brewer.
/. i u II Palmer. fo Miss I.alcv Carrier
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The Excelsior steam laundry is
crowded with work. Its employees
were Lusy until very late hour
last night turning out delayed work.
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Mr.. X. II. Treadwell and bride ar
rived in the city last night irom Lit
tie Rock. and are registered at the
1'rulock.
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County Judge WD. Jones isspend-
ing a few days in the vicinity OF Al
theimer on business.
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Sunday was bsautiful day, in
consequence of which the churches
were well attended, ut the morning
services. and in the afternoon the
streets were alive with wheels.
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Messrs Gabe Meyer, NJ. GottlIeb
and f. Dreyfus left this moaning for
Hot Springs.
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Mr.. John ". Tucker came over
from his plantation Saturday aud
paid our town business visit.
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Mrs. j. II. Lloyd and childrdn are
at home again after a pleasant visit
to relatives at Monticello.
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Mrs. Sue Lea and daughter. of
Princeton, are In the city, guests of
the Arlington.
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Mr.. II. d. Byrd is now afull-hedged
Pythian knight. He was charged
by Imperial Lodge Friday night.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

The general style is based on the
Corinthian and Ionic orders of the
Grace Roman. Over the central
pavilion a dome rises to height of
175 feet, into which elevators will be
run, in order that the visitor may
enjoy the fine view afforded there Of
the Exhibition beneath and the city
in tire distance.
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Mr.. summerneld, OF Little Rock,
came down last night to visit rela-
tives over Sunday.
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w. r. Pearson, of Thornton, was
Pine Bluff visitor last night.
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Business in the Police Court was
decidedly light during all OF lust
week.
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Lack of proper ventilation has
caused the floor OF the County Expo
sltion building to decay very badly.
Today the flooring is being repaired,
and proper ventilation made.
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Mr.. w. e. Graham, of Princeton,
is circulating among his Pine Bluff
acquaintances today.
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w. NJ. Price, a leading citizen of
Stuttgart, is n Pine Bluff visitor
today.
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Manager Alex Dryburgh, of Hotel
Trulock is in superb health utter his
visit to his old home, Chicago.
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Mr.. ". H. Fall, of Little Rock
paid our town visit yesterday.
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Mr.. T.. l.. Gatewood, OF Russell
vile, is Mt the Arlington.
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Mrs. A. c. Vowel, after severe
spell of Illness, is convaleseent.
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Mr.. Toss Fowler Sr., of Kansas
City, father of Messrs. Lev and Toss
Fowler Jr., of this city, was visiting
his sons last week. He is now at
Hot Springs.
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j. W. Calling, of Fordyce, is
spending the day In Pine Bluff.
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THE REAL LINCOLN.
WhiIom Flatboatman Strides
Rapidly Forward.
A MARKED SUCCESS AT THE BAR

Practice Plenty, but Fees Were smail--in'
tellectual Bouts at Speeds store-Iiter-
airy Society Formed-LincOln Contributes
a Poem.
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Sulphur Springs was a very popu-
lar resort Sunday. At least 100 peo-
pie with either four-wheeled vehicles
or bicycles visited that resort during
the day.
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From Mondays Daily.
Mr.. J. Il. Hrtt is at Hotsprings.

MIR. j. +. Hutt is at Hot Springs.
Mr.. Jas. l.. Davis, of Jefferson, is a
visitor to the city today.
Capt. P. y. Vaueine, OF Sheriff., is
In the city.
Jack, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. IL. Langiord, is quite sick.
Mr.. John N. Wheeler, of Warren,
was u Pine Bluff visitor Sunday.
Scores of wheelmen visited Sulphur
Springs Sunday.
Mr. W. S. Blanks and wife, OF
Parksdale. are at the TruIock.
Mrs. Z. J. Hall, of Grady, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Stuhblefeld on
Lakeside.
"Gone to Little Rock, !" is the sign
hanging out at Gen. H. K. Whites
Office this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. Cans will leave for
Europe next Monday. where they
will spend the summer.
Hon. W J. Stanfeld. editor of the
Rison Herald, came in on the noon
train.
The stock holders in the Standard
Compress and Warehouse Co. will
hold meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Ida Sweet, is today, we are
pleased to state, greatly improved
in health.
Miss Edith Wolf has returned from
Linwood, where she has been teach-
Ing shoot In that district.
Bradford and Knox have a hand
some new delivery wagon. 1t is
thing of beauty.
The Congregations of the various
churches OF Pine Bluff were very
large yesterday.
Miss Bell Hart and mother will
leave for Mississippi this week to
visit relatives.
Miss Fannie Gilhem left for Little
Rock yesterday to visit friends ami
relatives.
Mrs. NJ. E. Bloom and daughter
are expected home from Potash Sui
phur Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ynrbrough, of Little
Rock. are in the city, guests OF Mrs.
Yarbrough's mother, Mrs. Alexander.
Mrs. W. d. Jones is spending the
week with her friend, Mrs. Thos. II.
Philips at her home near Altheimer.
Messrs. Ed. and james Baughman
and Ed. Hemphlll left for the Saline
River this morning on II fishing expe-
dition.
lt Is rumoFed that one oil our pref
ty girls is to be led to Hyman's altar
by a Memphis beauX at an early
day.
Mr.. l.. Kratzmeier will leave to-
morrow for points ON the Cotton
Belt north, of this place.
The Y. NJ. C. A. ball team have a
series of three games with the Cam
den ball team, at Camden, Nednes-
day, Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. w. s. Jeter. accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Weila.and grand
son, Master Walter Wilkins, left for
Hot Strings this morning.
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The firemen of Arkansas will meet
In annual convention at Hot Springs
on the 18th and 18th instant.
Tomorrow morning the following
dclega tes from the Pine Bluff Fire
Department will leave for Hot
Springs to attend the Conventions:
Chief Senyard and Messrs. James
Dow q and VIII Mara.
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From Sundays 0aIly.l

Mr.. G. A. Willie, of Helena, was In
the city yesterday.
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Mr.. J. E. Isbell, one of the largest
planters in Saline county, returned
to his plantation near Woodson this
morning, after visit to Mr.. Leo NJ.
Andrews.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Mrs. w. s. Jeter. accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Weila.and grand
son. Master Walter Wilkins, left for
Hot Springs this morning.
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Dir. J. l.. Goree has returned from a
business trip to Philadelphia and
Louisville. While in the latter city
Saturday, he saw the Arkansas
horse-Bonnoc the futur-
ity stakes over all favorities.
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The funeral OF Miss AdcieWnliams.
a prominent young colored society
woman, took place from the First
Baptist church tcolored0 Sunday
afternoon. The Household Of Ruth
and other societies participated in
the ceremonies.
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t.Joint Author of s'Herndon' 8 Life of Lincoln. F."
Copyright 1886, by American Press Assoeia-
ton.
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Mr.. Jas. L. Davis, of Jefferson, is a
visitor to the city today.
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The Y. NJ. C. A. ball team have a
series of three games with the Cam
den ball team, at Camden, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday
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Mr.. Lee Johnson is a new devotee
to the wheel and has learned to
handle Crawford.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Ed Kirwin is late acquisition to
the wheel brigade. He rides a
Crescent.
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jack, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. IL. Langiord. is quite sick.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

1t Is rumored that one OF our pref
ty girls is to be led to Hyman's altar
by a Memphis beaux at an early
day.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Mr.. l.. Kratzmeier will leave to-
morrow for points ON the Cotton
Belt north. of this place.
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Capt. P. y. Vaueine, OF Sheriff., is
In the city.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Miss Retta Wertheimer is riding
new wheel-the Ideal.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Editor Adams now rides a bright
new bike. It is "Lungren
Special. -
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Mr.. John N. Wheeler, of Warren,
was Pine Bluff visitor Sunday.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

The congregations ot the various
churches of Pine Bluff were very
large yesterday.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Mr.. J. Vinkelspiel is learning tc
ride the bike.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Miss Edith Wolf has returned from
Linwood, where she has been teach-
Ing shoot In that district.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Ynrbrough, of Little
Rock. are in the city, guests of Mrs.
Yarbrough' 3 mother. Mrs. Alexander.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Miss Bell Hart and mother will
leave for Mississippi this week to
visit relatives.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Bradford and Knox have n hand
some new delivery wagon. 1t is n
thing of beauty.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-05-19

Mrs. NJ. E. Bloom and daughter
are expected home from Potash Sui
phur Wednesday.
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Miss Fannie Gilhem left for Little
Rock yesterday to visit friends ami
relatives.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
RATHER THAN. BE A SLAVE

 An Englishman Takes His Family and
 F'lees From Santos, Brazil.
 Brunswick, Ga, Feb 5.-Mr. Earnest Foidge, who arrived with his wife and child from Santos, Brazil, on the barken- tine Lottie MooPet- at this port last weeks, tells an interesting story. MT. Foidge is an Englishman and bears the appear ance of an honest working man.
 His coming to Brunswick from Santos was not a matter of his own selection and he Is extremely anxious to get work to sustain his wife and child, the one trouble that is giving him worry.
 He, with over 400 others, were employed in England for service on the coffee plan tations in Brazil, and were to be paid $25 a month and passage to the point of destination. ;, Upon arrival they were told that they were to be paid only $45 a year, and from necessity they began work. At the end of the first month, MT. Foidge says he found himself $5 in debt to the com pany, and, thinking the matter over, came to the conclusion that debt would soon place him in the position of a slave to the company.
 He has a chance of sending his wife and child to New York, on an outgoing sail ing vessel by the kindness of the captain from whence she could take steerage pas- sage home at a cost of s15; but he has only the half of this amount, and for the want Of these few dollars greater distress threa tens him.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
PERSONAL.

The freshest Tate Water. at Stones.
 Messrs. Herman and Louis Saks are in New York purchasing the spring stock for their mammoth store.
 Ladies. we have holiday slippers for the gentlemen in great many styles and prices Please give us look before buy ing and oblige T. c. KING,
 .5445- s.. POPS 1St avenue.
 Dr. J. A. Boden, of Baltimore, Md, supreme ccmman ander of the Order of the Golden Chain, is in the city, and is being entertained by friends of that order.
 T. c. King has purchased several thous- and pairs of shoes at prices never heard of before. These goods were bought so cheap that he can save you 20 to 50 cents on every dollar.
 Prof. Hill, of Tupelo, Miss, who has been spending a few days in the city inspecting the modus operandi of the Birmingham public schools, returned home last night
 MT. w. J. Kilduff, the hustling travel ing correspondent of the Lumber Trade Journal, New Orleans was in the city yesterday. MT. Kilduff reports a decid- ed improvement In the lumber business since Jan. 1, and he predicts a bright fu- ture for the Magic City.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
POLICE FORGE NOT PAID.


 Failure Ito Have the Pay Roll in Time
 Cadses an Unavoidable Delay.
 Members of the police force are ex- periencing some little inconvenience through,n having as yet received their salaries sfor the month of January. AL though the city council ordere the budget paid, on account of the unexpected change of meeting from last Wednesday to last Tuesday night in order that the board of aldermen could assist in enter taining the rivers and harbors commit tee, the necessary vouchers from the commissioners were not drawn in time for separate official action.
 Every department of the city Is under the supervision of a committee whose chairman must sign all bills paya ble of whatever character. The chairman of the police and sanitary committee was and is out of the city. consequently no salaries could be paid. The only trouble experienced is the inability of the officers to meet current expenses.