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INDIAN MAGIC.
Ss Is Often Beyond the Power of ths
 Wisest to Explain It.


 One need not go to the realms of space, or time, or figures to meet with the incomprehensible. Despite modern science and ingenuity this word still re- mains the only applicable epithet for some of the achievements of Indian con- jurers We can smile at the luminous appearance of the beautiful face before which as the revelation of Osiris the old Egyptians prestrated themselves in awe-for the maryels of the magic lan- tern are familiar to us, the early exist ence of gunpowder gives an easy OK. planation of the oraole's lightning and thunder, the weird harmony of Mem non was merely the result of an in genious mechanical contrivanee-bu shrewd travellers of later date whose yeracity is beyond dispute, tell of much more inexplieable things than these. One of tho best known writers on oceultism, Jaeolliot, has left an &C., count of certain things he saw during his official sojourn in India which, as they seem to defy explanation, may fairly be chased among things inoom- prehensible. The performer was one whom he accidentally met and who re- quired some persuasion before he would exhibit feats which, he continually af- frmed, were the work of other intelli- gences.
 On some sticks fixed upright in flow erpots were placed some leaves from 8 tree, with holes in each sufficiently large to make them fall to the level of the mold. Standing at considerable distance, the fakir madea gesture with his hands. A slight breeze seemed to pervade the room, then the leaves quiv- cred and gradually worked upward on the sticks. Jacolliot placed himself be. tween the fowerpots and the operator, placed the sticks ill the flooring and adopted every means he could imagine to frustrate any triekery, but nothing he did made any difference to the move ment of the leaves.
 The more familiar feat of the seem- ingly supernatural growth of flowers was utterly eclipsed by another instance vouched for by the same narrator. His own servant brought him score or so of seeds, from which he selected and marked one. The fakir planted it in 8 pot of earth, muttered some words over it and fell into a sort of trance, which lasted about 30 minutes. He then awoke, uncovered the pot and discover ed a seeding two or three inches high. Jaeolliot examined it and found it had sprung from the seed which he had marked
 With touch of a peacoek's feather the fakir depressed balance of a com mon weighing machine in daily use in the household, though iii the other was a weight of 12 stone, and with a dis tant motion of his hand he made shaw inga of wood to sink or move in water Still more marvellous is the description of the manner in which this veritable eastern wizard was able to set at de- fianee the law of gravity. On this ooea- Gen, when leaving the room, he paused on the threshold, folded his arms, and. by simple act of volition, raised him. self from the floor and remained poised in air for some minutes. = London Standard
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FOR SALE---The most complete outfit in \ the state for tho fresh meat business Good location and an old established busi- ness Address .S, care of Graphic
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-09

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-09
Free Translation.

'sI guess Mrs Frills doesn't like that sew French maid.
 "What French maid?'
 "I didn't know her name until 1 met Mrs. Frills yesterday. l said, How worried you lookP Do IF said she. Well, it's only embongpong. And so suppose that's ths maids name. ;"
 "What is?'
 Emma Bongpong. = Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-09
COLLECTORS wANTED~LADIEs OR GEN

COLLECTORS WANTED-LADIEs OR GEN otlemen, for our complete sets of Juven- ile books for the holidays. Each set has four books graded for little ones to grown up folks. Each book charming, delightful, cap tiyating. Prices range from 50c to @2'50. Large books, each overfowing with happy illustrations Tremendous sellers. No th- ing like them. Four months golden harvest for energetic workers, credit given. Freight paid. Biggest commissions. Outfit with samples fall four books free, Send twelve two cent stamps for paying part only Of the
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-09

The greatest men are not always ir the most exalted offices. It is often with men as with building stones = the greater they are the harder it is to ela- vate them to high positions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-09

The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure is to correct ourselves. De mosthenes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22

This is tho gala week of the season at
the Br0ad-Street Park pavilion, not
only in the brilliant organization of vau-
dclille talent upon the stage but ln the
enormous crowds that are nightly accep'-
ing the chance OF seeing a bin that is
nncd with an the delights of pleasure
resort.
billy Van. minstrel. star ard humorist,
steadily grows in his popularity, and his
tak upon interesting subjects or tho day
arc sparkles of wit while mis- songs are
tuned with comedy
The hottest thing you're ever seen IS
the cake walk Of Flat0w and Dunn, ana
they finish their act with whirl Of aero
battle comedy that leaves The audience In
a. roar of laughter. The handsome cos
tunes OF Misses Mcintyre and Peak. and
their charming manners that are always
I'm evidence during their expert banjo
playing. make them great tayOrtes.
The Citizens Band of twelve instru-
ments has been engaged 0y the manage
mont and hereafter the audiences viii
enjoy q band concert before The perform
ancc as well as the unusual ovcrtures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22

have been a suspicious character but
nothing could be proven upon MIN ana Hs
was allowed TO 90 at large.
William Adams ,cOlored, Tor una WLulIy
cursing abusing and threatening 70 beat
SPENCER Lee. was discharged because inc
charge against him could not De sus-
tanned. e,,-- ..t..S
pear Flournoy and Polly Giles colored'
we're charged with nghting 10 the street.
but IL was shown thath Pearl was the
aggressor and she was assessed WV
Rosa Sydnor colored. SAID she olun I
do n when confronted with the charge OF
bittine a. Schwartzoerg with rock, and
she was discharged ,,.,-,,
Arthur Williams, cOlored' was als'llsseu
of tho charge OF being a suspicious chdF-
acter. 90. e.. IT,,
Lee Jones. colored. paid $3.50 FOR neing
drunk and disorderly on the street
The case Of j. A. Lumpkln, VINO Is
charged with having annoyed DIS hs'bn-
bors went over TO toe 18th.
Perry BosQuett paid 81 TOT rlalhs ms
b,cvcle on the street at night without
Dght .-...,s.... 9,
Thomas Alien, colored got sixty Gays IN
fail for cutting Lewis Gray Win hli'io
and throwing stones at him
lanes Harris coored, was arrested py
OAicer Tom Wren as a suspicious cnar-
acter. and he will be held for sixty dys'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
THE FIRST TOUR
OF INSPECTION.
The Committee on Health Gathering
Information.
THEClTYS CREMAT0RY VISITED.
The Aimshousc and City Stables Also
Inspected Everything Found i'm
First-Class Ordcr-Dr. Open
himcr's Treat.
THE ClTYS CREMATORY VISITED.

The frst tour Of inspection Of the reor-
gained Health Committee last evening
was not so extended as had been antici-
patcd both on account OF the late start
and the npropitous weather Those
who went. however saw enough Co con-
vince them that the department is 600
Grst-ciass shape. and under competent
management
The committee left the city Han al
AIS O'Clock in two covered ronNeyancca.
Those who won't were Mc-ers. Julius \.
Hohson chairman. Camp Williams,
Donahoe. Gibson and Grimes of the come
mlttcc. Dr. vs.. T. Oppnhlmer president
OF Che Board OF Health. Mcssrs William
j. White. Alfred Mcdowell and George
c. RuskcM Mr. S. a. Courcl. chairman
OF the Committee on Relief OF the Poor
was also in the party.
AT THE CRENfATORY.
The first place visited was thc crcmN-
tory. where everything was found 10 pc
in tho most perfect order. and the COM
mittec had au opportunity oi seeing lh'
practical working of the plant as scE-
eral carts loadcd with garbage came ln
opportunity.
After thoroughly Inspecting the cren,a-
tory. the committee. ON invitation OF MT.
Cottrou visited Che Alm-house and were
shown through tho big building by au-
rerlntendont Davis and Assistant super
inteudsut LDNcnsteiu. From roof 10 cel-
lar the Institution presents an appear
ance highs credit0blo to Mr.. Davis ana
his capable assistants. 10 would be hard
go find "a spcck of dirt anywhere on the
premises. the kitchen is as clean as a
new hin. tho beds in the dormitorics arc
apotlossly white and the floors. shine
from the effects of vigorous scruhong'
Preparations for the evening neal were
under way whom the committee visited
the kitchen and the odors arising we're
most appetizlng
THE gcenral condition reflects the
greatest credit ON the management Of the
Institution when 10 is remembered that II
ls now being run ON just about half the
appropriation made Tor that purpose not
many years ago.
THE CITY STABLES.
From The Am-house the committee
went 20 the city stables. where again
everything showed evidences of good
management The mules and horses are
comfortably housed. wei fed and their
condition shows careful attention.
Only one thing was found necessary az
the stablcs-moro shed room for the carts
and q recommendation VIII Doe made that
the present sheds Doe extended. The cost
viii DC small
The work of thc committee wound mp
90 tho stables. ana they we've then driven
ro the residence Of Or. Oppcnhlmer,
where their souls were made glad by am
Appealing spread which The Doctor had
l-cvided. and which received the un-
divided attention of his visitors for some
little wh
The conditions yesterday were unia-
vorabIe for making amy critical inspec'
tior NJ the streets. but cnrsorf exam
inatlou seemed to show that their condi-
ton has been greatly improved The UP
was "a most pleasant one and gave lhe
new Cunclmcn considerable V'i'ho'e ln'
fofma ion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
City Hall Courts.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday
in the case OF Walter Everett against Jo-
seph HepDert. tho plaintiff was nom
suited.
The suit OF the Mayo Bridge and Land
Company VS. the Manchester Railway and
and Improvement Company was dismiss
ed
Tho Jury for the term has been dis
charged. The next term begins October
I7th.
In the law and Equity Court a divorce
was granted William Bowles from Fanny
Bowles.
Judgment for 1851. 20 was rendered IN the
case OF Alvah Hall & Co, against J. r.
Yancey
The case set for trial to-day is thu
suit Of u. l.. Kern vs. Julia CaravaL
for $40.
The clerk OF the Hastings court issued
marriage licenses To DIR. r. V. TeusSr
and Miss May stewart Woodward. and
Mr. VIM. w. Huntley and Miss Alma
Marshall Glazebrook.
In the Chancsry Court Richard L.
Maury qnaliaed as executor Of Robert
l.. Meredith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
Mr., FISHER TALKS.
Saws the Schedules on His Lines nave
No; Been Made slower.

Mr. George r. Fisher. treasurer OF the
Richmond Railway and Electric COM
nanv A. I'm the city registered az the
Joeerson. lie will probably be mere LOT
some time experimenting the lnltoauvtiv.
OF A lot OF new machinery Tor the sliv1'
When seen yesterday. Mr.. Fisher
said: eve are preparing 20 put
new motors under all the cars
which have not already the mod
ern styie motors These motors are
the latest improved kind. They VIII De
mir under an the ears on the branch lsies.
w. are now giving the Richmond pu0hc
The hest car service IN the nited states
for the money. In no other city Is there
= three-cent rate with transfers as on our
horge-car lines In consequence, the Dusl-
ness on those lines Is greater than ever
bsfore. In no other city Is there two
-half-cent rate for working people
In the early morning hours with trans
fers."
Wr Fischer denied emphatlcally that
the schedules had been made slower on
his lines. lie said that on the Maln-street
and Ciay-street lines one car had been
taken OF but the rate OF travel had been
MADE a little more rapid and the head
way was the same az before. No cars
had been taken of the Manchester lines.
At present. said Mr.. Fisher there u "a
slx-minute schedule on The two main lines
during the quiet parts OF the day, Hut
during the hors when business men are
going back and forth 10 meals, and dur
ing the vaudeville hours a three-minlte
schedule Is being operated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
OLD VOLUME.
Record of Co. !, First Virginia in Good
Condition.


Condition,
The RECORD Of tho OLD Company T.
First Virginia Regiment, OF which Chlel-
of-Police Howard was captain, Is sun IN
"a good state of preservation. me DOCK
is I'm tho possession of Major Howard and
contains the names of a. number OF Well
known Virginians. The company was IN
Kcmper's Brigade. Pickett8 Division,
I,irst Corps. Army OF Northern Virginia.
This company was organized I'm Rich
mond ON November 10, 1888. under the
supervision of Captain s. T. Bailey.
can't. Bailey was succeeded by Capt y.
IT, Morris. and on the secession OF Viz
ginia the services of the company wore
rendered the Governor by Capt. Morris
Major Howard was promoted TO tne
captaincy on September 10. 1862
ON the Dist day OF April, 1861. the COM
many was mustered iu by Major J. 3.
baldwin. who was stationed AT Rich
mond. and went into camp az camp Lee
where 10 was drilled and acquired NOR
ouph knowledge of military discipline un-
der the supervision of Col. Gilman
Corps OF Cadets from the Virginia Mill
tory Institute.
lowing fights: Bull Run. Manassas, Will
liamsburg. Seven Pines. Seven DAYS
Fight. second Manassas, Boonsboro
Sharpsburg. Fredericksburg, Gettysburg
Plymouth. Drcwrys Bluff, Howletts
Southside Defenses.
The record IS in excellent condition and
gives detailed accounts of the various
battles In which the company was en-
gagged
Major Howard will turn the book over
TO the Confederate Museum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22

whom T had been going with; hut I'll
never do so again said the boy in great
carncstncss.
NOW" said the gentleman. mere is I'VE
cents not 10 pay YOU for taking the
money. but 20 reward YOU for being sor-
IN for having done wrong i want you
90 60 10 Sunday school next Sunday and
chem AS YOU como along here ON Monday
morning YOU viii End me around here and
AZ YOU will show me a card 20 prove to mo
that YOU have been ! VIII give you an-
other MCKEE AMI Will continue that each
week so long as you will bring me the
proof OF YOU having attended sunday
school the day before. May God bless
YOU and make you "a good boy. Good
Bye
This was no doubt the happiest hoy I'm
richmond that day but no more so per-
haps than the man who had returned
good FOR evil.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
RELIEF OF THE POOR,


A LcnEthy Sessl0n NJ Ut F''''7''"''''
Last Night.
Tho a., mmittea ou Relief OF the Poor
mas et tbe Amsbousc last night at IS
o..I,.t CHAIR s. ID. Cottreil presiding.
and ,r,.snt Aie.sr- Drcwry. Gunst Hob
~l' t '-4 T..f.y.
.o5............,5 DOM Davis submitted his zee
,.,, f,r Jrue showing the number off
-,,.. ,...a.. .,I to rat. been SIS: colored.
t..-.1 whites 90. col0red 28:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
NIAGARA FALLS TOURS
Via r.. I. and p. r.. r., and Penn. II. II

Via r.. /. and =. h. r., and Penn. II. IL
Round trip rate from Richmond only
tli00
Special trains leave Washington via
PENNSYLVANIA railroad at 1855 a. ~, July
Dist. August 9Th. August 18TH. September
LIST Septembor 18TH and September oath
Tickets from Richmond good twelve
davs. good for return passage on all reg
ular trains except limited express trains.
Stop-over allowed on return trip az BUFF
fslo. Rochester and watkins Glen. For
further information apply 10 Richmond
Transfer Company so. 903 east Main
street 10 ticket agent Byrd Street sta
lion or TO g.. a. TAYLOR
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
GOOD FOR EVIL.
A Small Boy Turned From the Way
ward Path.


The following touching little Incident
occurred a few days ago On Main street
near the postohlcc:
a eerneman was standing on the street
corner while hia attention was attracted
Dy some object on the opposite corner
suddenly he felt something touch him
aud AS he turned thinking that some
fri,ud had adopted this method or IN
corning him OF his presence he saw
small boz moving very rapidly from MN
with ID five dollar biu in his hand. lne
gentleman then rcmeml cred that he
wa. tne possessor of "a i've dollar bin
short while before and 10 make sure OF
its safety he thrust his hand into ms
coat pocket where ho last Put IL ana t
was zone. OF course all Of thls WAS done
Ncry quickly.
The gentleman caught the boy hy the
arm and pulling him aside ne oesdn 90
talk t1 him hut 30 was some liine p't'It
d. could make himself heard py the ooy
e. the sobs of the frightened lad drowned
1ae mild voice OF his captor
Hut when tho boy pceped through DIS
tears and saw Kindness written upon
eNesy fclutre OF the strange man VINO
held him ho could not understand ~
"Nister please don't have me arrested
lersed the ooy ln such "a pathetic way
that it touched thc heart OF the gooQ man
Mh0 hc.d him.
"No. aaiI the kind man. 81 am not
going t0 have you arrested, but I simply
want 90 iak 90 sou and before doing
60 We Will step into this soda fountain
ind get "a glass OF soda water"
This was "a great treat 20 the little TEL
low whose pennies we're hard 20 earn,
Tor u was hy selling papers that he got
them and b. was nos often that ne had
euch lu2uries as this The gentleman
EaW his nuNuFfUulfN ana seized
Tell me. said be 20 the boy. "dld your
parents teach you 20 do this7'
mo. sir. was the prompt reply. Il
have as good q mother and father az a
boy ever had ana they have taught me
10 be good"
"Wherc then did you learn it?'
II learned II. sir, from some bay boys
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22

Rev. DIR. and Mrs. Jere Witherspoon
left Glen Allen yesterday morning to be
gone for six weeks They viii visit
friends from Baltimore at Rehoboth
Beach. Delaware, for ten days. and will
spend the month Of August In CASTLE,
y. y.
Mr.. Preston Witherspo0n enlisted some
time since in Battery A. Pennsylvan!9
Volunteers. and is now stationed at
Newport News. Va. The battery is COM
Missed almost exclusively of college men.
Mr.. Withcrspoon IS sharing a tent with
two of his Princeton classmates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
Down the River.

An interesting meeting of the Com
rnittee ON James River improvement Will
be held Monday afternoon on the tug
Thomas Cunningham. ST.. when o. chair
man will be elected. Three names have
been mentioned for the position so far
Messrs. Harrclson. Mosby and Curtis.
There is nothing as yet 90 indicate which
of the three will be chosen.
The committee will take a trip down
the river 20 Dutch Gap on the tug thus
combining business with pleasure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22

The dght for the place IN the Board
Of Aldermen. which VIII De- leit vacant
bv Inc resignation OF Mr.. IT. L. Carter
sim continues warm. but. from the best
information obtainable. there seems little
reason 20 doubt that Mr.. Robert WhitteL
Jr viii be chosen
one of the aldermen from Clay ward
has expressed himself In favor Of Mr..
Vhittet and % a. thought that his col
league shares his preference
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
TIRED OF IT.
4 Man Behind the Bars willing TO
Leave tile City.

The following letter from an inmate or
the iail explains itself.
Richmond Jail, July 10, 1898.
Judge CrutChheld:
You have had me here nearly sixty
DAYS. YOU have let every other man out
who was held here as 1 am, and yet you
do not seem 90 know that / am awe.
VI YOU release me now. j VIII promise
YOU 90 leave Richmond az once ana never
come back again.
You gave me twelve months for Moth
ing. and 1 am surely tired Of this jail lie
Hoping YOU viii pay some attention 10
me. and send me my discharge 1 remain
Yours respectfully
ERNEST CAppS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
BROUGHT TO RICHMOND JAIL.
II. 5. Jcfi'ries Charged with Robbin2
the CIarksyille Postofficc.

United States Deputy Marshal Sam Rem
dit returned from GAINESVILLE last night
having in custody II. $. Jeffries. charged
with having participated in the robbery
OF the postoffice at that place.
The deputy stopped in Petersburg,
where Jenries had a hearing before
United States Commissioner Joseph p.
Brady. who sent the case on 10 the grand
jury Jeffries was committed 10 Rich
mond jail.
NJ r. Brooden and John Williamson,
charged with the same offense, are in
Jail hero. Brooden has made eonfes-
sion. in which no says Jeffries blew open
the safe Jeffries makes a sweeping de-
NAL of the charge against him. He Is a
machinist and native OF England
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
$3.50 ROUND TRIP
To the Wonderful Natural Bridge,
Saturday, July 23d.

Special terms for transfer between the
station and hotel including one admis-
sion 20 the bridge 81. and a rate Of 3
per day az the Motel. Tickets and hotel
tickets limited FIVE days. The excursion
train leaves Chesapeake and Ohio Eighth
street station AZ l0:30 An. Saturday, July
23d, and arrives Natural Bridge station
500 +. NJ. This will De The only oppor-
tunity TO see this great and novel
eighth wonder of tho world az such rates
and terms The railway ride Itself is
most attractive being along the banks
OF the James the entire way through
former magnificent plantations and In
sight Of noble mansions or former VIZ
ginla planters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
Court ofJustice John.

The charge against Willie Jasper col
cred for carrying away from the person
Of Willie Allen the sum OF g. VIII be
heard on the 9th instant,
The charge against c. c. Broadus for
assauItlng A ]! Ford some weeks ago
Was continued owing 10 the illness OF MI
Prosdus. IRE case will be called again
on the 18th instant.
Joe Tunstall colored, was alleged 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
GRAND EXCURSION TO WEST
POINT, VA. July 18TH,
FINDER the Auspices OF st. James
Church-Fare for the Hound Trip
Only 90 Cents

Special train will leave Southern rail-
,vav sepot. Richmond. at 800 A. NJ. July
osth for West Point. returning leave there
-.oo p NJ giving the entire day for re-
rrestion az salt water. a. the ride In each
direriion consumes little over an hour.
Amusements for the day will include
hs,b boafing. fishing. Grabbing etc. The
,~ci sheded grounds and pavilion ad-
toining he Terminal Hotel viii be free
o. 80 ~ the excursionists. large feet
OF san and row boats. and plenty OF bath
suits at moderate prices viii be @yalla,,i,
steo furnish dinner for this party az %
cents Including all SEA foods In season.
I'm addition 10 the above band Of mu-
sic viii also accompany the excursion,
and an who go are promlseo delightful
XII Who can should take this trim and
bcip the charitable cause for which
it Is run.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
JUDGE LEAKE AN I'LL MAN.
His Life Has Been in Danger but He
Was Better Last Night.

Judge William Josiah Leake Is very
m at his residence on Park avenue. lie
has been confined to his bed for few
days and his condition is regarded as
serious.
Dr. c. A. Blanton. the attending physi-
clan. said last night his patient was
somewhat improved.