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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-12

A curious coincidence occurred not
long ago, in connection with photo-
graph taken by Mr.. Messer. He was
travelling through the eastern part OF
the State in the summer of 1897, and it
was his custom to arise early in the
day, and sally forth with his camera
in search of subjects for a photograph.
1t was one morning in the streets OF
Calais. he found a pretty scene. AS ne
was about to take the picture, party
of bicyclists rode up, and they We're
included in the picture.
In the fall of the year at the time Oh
the pedagogical meeting in this city,
the camera owner and his wife, enter
tanned a school principal and his wife
at dinner. Before dinner the photos-
rapher was showing the couple ms col
lection of photos, and he came to TINS
scene in the streets of Calais. All at
once the lady began to laugh at the
picture, and then passed it over to the
professor. who in turn looked amazed
and then laughed.
They asked where he took the picture
and when. He told them ana tney
showed the proud camera f1end tnat
they were the subjects in the picture.
1t seems that this party was vlsrtlns
in Calais and a member had proposed
they have a little bicycle ride pe1ofe
breakfast. The party that appeared
was very grotesquely dressed. FOR m
stance. the professors wife had on Z
dressing gown that was turned up at
the bottom to appear like bicycle
skirt. All unknowingly they had pee'i
photographed by a stranger ana tha
they should visit the stranger ana see
the picture of themselves seemed very
odd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-12

Corsets-Nothing the trout
bile but the price. A few
STYLES that we are clos
ing out. including the
following well known
makes: w. B., Royal
Worcester, Prima Donna,
$3.50. $500, $3.50 values.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
DESTROYED BY FIRE AT 4 O'CLOCK SUNDAY
 MORNING.
The Building Partly lnsured.- Over Two Hundred Inmates Escape From the
 Burning Building.

A telegram was received in this city Sunday morning from Searcy, stating that the Galloway College situated at that place, Lad burned at fopr o'clock Sunday morning. No reliable particulars were learned of the affair until the evening Iron Mountain train arrived from Little Rock, upon which were number of returning Pine Bluffians, who had been attending the Methodist Con ference, and others who had been spending the day in the capital. From oue we learned that the above telegram was correct He also stafed that full particulars had been IL ceived ia LiIlIe Ro k. All the giris, oyer two hundred in number, uad cscappd without an accident or injury. They fled from the burning building in their night robes. All their wearing apparel, together with large amounts of money and much valuable jewelrey, were de stroyed
 The orign of the fire is unknown.
 It would certainly have been a heart rendering affair had the fire not been discovered as soon as it was.
 This college was owned by the Methodists, of the State ot Arkansas and was we'll filled each year. It was insured for $3O,O0O which is enough to cover present indebtness. The real value of the structure, com plete, was $100, ,O00.
 The speers-Langford Institu 1e owned by Pine Bluffians, is situated near the burned building but sfortu- nately the flames remained low.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
Y. M. c. A. RECEPTION.
To be Given by That Organization Monda.
 Evening November 2s.

4 reception together with a musical will be given by the Young Mems Christian Association, at their elegant quarters on Main street. on the evening of Monday November 2Sth.
 This is given for the benefit of the public. and the public is cordially invited to attend.
 Some of the best talent obtainable in this city has been secured by Secretary Dixon to render different selections during the eveniag.
 There should be large attendance at this reception as a most enjoyable and beneficial evening is promised.
 The folio wing is the program:
 Piano Duet-Miss Gillespie and Prof. McNeil.
 Solo-Miss Vickie Harrell.
 Recitati on-Miss Reba Dewoody.
 Angels Serenade (violin obligato1 Miss May Bluthenthal.
 Vocal Duet-Miss Stuhblefield and Prof. McNpil.
 mnastics-Junlor Class.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
A SIAMESE TYPEWRITER
Now On Exh,bltiow at K. H. stearns.
 Jewellery Store.

The Graphic reporter was. this morning, shown in the otilev of A. W. and Tracy Mills. one of the most
 unique, us we'll as one of the greatest curiosities in the way of Type
 writer, he had ever seen. The type
 writer is of the Smith Premier make, very similar to the regular machines. but is equipped with a Sfamese key ation. The Secretary of the Prince of Siam was sent to osthis country on special mission to have built q number of typewriters fitted with Siamese type, capable of perfectly re- producing these strange foreign characters and this machine is one of the many made for the use Of the Prince. In Siampse writing and printing there are To capitals, or, if you prefer to view it in that way, no small letters.
 There Is no Siamese script, s0 that in the language all "writing is print ing The students of stenography will almost recognize some of their word- signs and phrases i'll the curious characters which ornament the top of he keys of the siamese typewriter. That Ill may he given an opportun- fly to see his twp writer, it will be exp ,spl to view ia thi show WindDW aI k. II. Steaeus x Company, for tho nexf Neek It fore hefng shipp q to its tut ure home in slam.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
REMARKABLE SHOOTING,
Killing Four Caribous Out of Five at Lors
 Distances.

Killing Four Caribous Out of Hive at Lors
 Distances.
 A party of four of us left Bath for the upper part of Maine for a four days hunting trip. There was one man among us, Orderly Sergeant Richardson, U. 5. A., at Fort Popham, Me, still i'll the service. On the third morning three oc us-the sergeant, another and myself--- loft camp together in search of game. tho SHOW falling thick, but calm no wind. We had not gone moro than mile from camp when we saw on the next ridge Ga hillside) five caribous standing ill such an open place that 1t was almost impossible to get nearer to them without being seen. After wait of some time for them to change their position, that we might advance and get 8 shot of more certainty, our silence was broken by the sergeant's remark that he had killed deer as far away as that, and thought he could kill one of these.
 We all agreed to let him take shot and estimated the distance at 800 yarde When he got in his position, which he calls the Texas grip, and selecting the one on the right told us to look out for him, at the crack of his rifle, to my great surprise, down came the animal with his back broken. The others, being bewiIdered, ran in 8 circle like, coming to standstill somewhat nearer to us-- all hands estimated 45o yards. Again be selected the one on the right, and at the crack of the gun again the animal dropped, shot through the heart. The other three leaped off i'll another direo- tion, as we estimated, GOO yards. Then the sergeant adjusted his sights to that distance, and to my great surprise he killed the third one. The other two sep arated and one of them came back near to the first one that was shot, when he stood broadside to us, and the sergeant fired, but shot low and broke both front legs just above the knee. After little skirmishing about i'll the brush wo found him, and one more shot from the old springfield rife, with the sergeant behind it, gave us four out of five cari- bous and only five shots fired, and by only one man at that. We went into camp with flying colors and were the center of attraction that evening
 One of the party inquired of the ser. geant where he had obtained such prof. ciency i'll craftsmanship, when hepulled his coat open and exhibited splendid gold badge from the army, distin- guished inarksman's medal, won by 1 him i'll 1889 in the division competition of the army, department of the east. Our party were an this hunt for several days and killed six deer, two elks and four caribous, of which Sergeant Rich ardson killed four caribous, three deer and one elk, and he killed them all oyer 300 yards, except one deer, which he shot on the run and about 150 yards distance, breaking its neck.-J. s. Jones, U. $. A., Retired, in Army aud Navy Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
COMING

Our theater goers are pleased to hear that thet will have the pleasure of enjoying il good plny at low prices. 10, 2a and 30 cents. n.l this
 week. except Saturday night. Miss Enrma Warren and aplentlidcafh
 pani of ltlaAets has beeh recnred Ter i've niehis. and jnfeng from the in t,4st tis 4lnAel iA osr amnsetnent tGKi"g public. Il ttn@ ded hnitse will greet ihis ot teanjzptlon. Miss War reu has Hppeared here seYl rm times and her many friends are glad to hear of her return, and the public can rest assured of g grand dramatic treat at the hands of this first-class company. The plays to be present. ed have been selected with care and will be produced with all the details to make complete performance. The prices have been placed at 10, 20 and 90 cents and on the opening night any lady who is accompanied hy person with one paid 30-cent ticket will be admitted free Ladies who fail to secure one of the com plimentary tickets from the agent can secure one free Of charge at $. A.. Rosenberg's. A grand open air con cert will be given at 1l:30 Monday morning in front of the reserve seat sale and those that wish to hear fine music should not fail to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28

HOODS PILLS are the only pills to take with Hood Sarsaparllla Cure all liver ills.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
OpD FELLOWS.
sedge Matters Should Be Conducted
 Business Principles -LinlxIcts.

Business Principles -LinISIets.
 An Odd Fellows lodge is Il business ~ terpriso and it's success depends moro up.: tGo husiGess management Of it's nffa% than upon any other ene thing. Any bt1l| utss wll go if it has money and rosourd4 lnck Of 1t which arn handled judiciousH< and just SO with an Odd Follows louga> If your t0dgo has been running nuintM If years and you havo not accumulatf money you have not used good busind' methods. and bankruptcy will be your fatE Odd Fellows Herald
 A lodge cannot bo held fer money frau' ulently obtained from another lodge ' ono of it's members
 Tho eneanapment branch has deyelopd considerable aetiyity of late and ought { show up we'll in the reports.
 4 Iofgo may uso It's funds in hiri1S watchers fo2 its own or transient sic
 noip vaun s,n,0 4seus. the work of an Odd Follow, nor should forget that the day of diversity may co1j to him
 Whom eyory lodge decides that qualit anu HUI guahblty lS uesifabio III mcIuucl ship, thoro will Do less turmoil and m mosites engendered by lodge trials, an the grand master will find somo peace.
 In our iove for tho order we should 0ve1 look and forget as far ns possible any seen ing sights or indignities that may be O fercd by offending members.
 If thedeni8ions of the grand eiro hecon law, why aro they not sent to each gran secretary for distribution among lodges, { that thoso ignorantly disobeying the law may be led to do right2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28

The Sheridan Headlight has found the right kind of farmer in Grant county. or course he is prosperous, as every other farmer will be who follows hIs example. The Head- light says:
 "Mr. J. M. Baker, of Washington township, called Saturday aud made his annual contribution to the Head light for which ne has our thanks. He informs us that he made, with Lis own labor this year, 10 bales of cotton, 80 bushels of corn, 200 bush els of potatoes, one barrel of molas- s.a and a sufficient quantity of tobac- co 10 do him twelve months. Jim IS a good worker and has made an un- usually big crop this year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28


 November 25th, ascompiled by the Mercantile Agency of k. c. Dun & Company.
 Jobbing trade the pas t week show no matertial improvement over pre- ceeding week and business in some lines, owing to cold weather and recent rains has to some extent been retarded, and collections are regarded as only fair, with frequent extensions asked The cold weath CT has had an opposite effect on re tail trade and it has been strength ened thereby. Money is ample but demand continues light.
 Failures for the week in Arkansas are seven.
 Staple groceries continue in fair demand while fancy groceries are more active.
 Flour. grain, etc, shows falling off in business from last week. L Business in other lines shows no material change over past week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
RETURNS FROM AFRICA  DOES GEO. ANDERSON WITH ONLY A PORTION OF
 HIS FAMILY. Left Pine Bluff in 1894 With q Party 0f19S of Whom Only About 25
 Are Living. An
 Interview.

In the early part of the year 1894 negro bishop went from town to town in this State encouraging the eolored people to go to Africa. He described that country to be a place of leisure, where the watermelons grew in numbers on the public streets and buckwheat cakes were in evidence on all the trees, vhile the 'possuins were begging to be killed. Ee said that that country was a veritable garden of Eden, and the colored folks lived as kings.
 So persuasive were his words tha Il patty of 198 colored folks assem Ded from different points n Lie
 late il, left for the iand 1 pro n lse. Many gave up thelr bapp, homes aud good positions to get 10 plug the melons and conquer the African possnm. Among the mum Der was Geo. Anderson, prosper ous old negro of this city, and his five children. Soon after reaching their destination, Llberla, he saw bis mistake. No food could be got ten a. no work to be had, their money gave oet and George was forced to see three of his children, two boys and girl, starve to death
 Many letters were received in this city from them by prominent white people, who had advised them not to leave, asking them for aid. Out of the party of 198 about 25 are still alive. George, after months Of waiting and travel, finally caught a coal vessel. After pleading with the American Consul at Kings ton he succeeded in receiving the necessary transportation papers. He arrived in Pine Bluff Sunday af. ter experiencing many hardships and priyations.
 He has many interesting experl- ences to relate. He describes the African streets as about half the width of our thoroughfares, and says five mules were all the annals he saw during his absence. They were used by the government at Freetown. The three wheeled Sou dan chair is extensively used. Snakes and other reptiles are a great delicacy among the natives.
 George says the only negro who made good living was negro bar Der, of Little Rock. "That fellow, said George, "cut one Zulu's hair and gave him shave, and it was a great drawing card, as they flocked to that coon to get shave and paid him his price too. Let me tell you something" he said, ''if any negro ever opeas his head to me about going to Africa, l swar fore God Iii kill him." He continued by saying, "The American Consul is honored everywhere, and his orders are immediately obeyed, and had it not been for him I would have been left to die as my three children did"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28

CAPARRH in the head is enrepy b Hoods Sarsaparilla which eradica- tes from the blood the scrofulous taints that causeit, soothing and re building the delicate and diseased tissues.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28

The Omaha Bee, commenting upon Clay Clements "A Southern Gentle man," said editorially: We want to make a prediction. It is that Mir. Clay Clement, who last night pro- duced at Boyd's opera house his own play "A Southern Gentleman,, will not only become one of Amerlca's grea test actors. but will also be known as one of America's greatest playwrights. A Southern Gentle man in SCI timent, action, humor and human interest, is as far above the ordinary drivel and rot, so com mon upon the stage today, as the heavens are above the earth"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
Knights o.f Homer.

Ohio Valley lodee at Sturgis reports an increase of 29 members the past six months
 From July 1 to Dec 31 4. aOs candidates were initiated in the order. The loading states were; Texas, 799; Alabama, 649; Kentucky. 468; Tennessee 3g4; Missouri. 90f; Massachusetts, 23l.
 During recent weeks the accession oi new members has been from 200 tc 30( weekly.
 Lodge No. 3, s66, located at Polloksvilis. N. C., claims the banner iti ono respect It is 10 years old and bs never lost 2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
Free 
 to the
 Ladies NNWN>WNNNN<NN>NN

The Pine Bluff Cigar and NewsX Company agrees to furnish fre& with all purchases aggregating $I5 during the period of six months, years subscription to any one of the following well known period-| icals: Ladies Home Journal, Munsey's Magazine.
 McClure's Magazine,
 National Magazine,I Standard Designer,
 Wide, Wide World,
 Puritan,
 Argosy,
 Ainslee,
 Strand or any other Toe magazine pub-1 lished.
 This offer goes on everything purchased at our establishment. Whenever you have made pur-I chases aggregating SIS at our store you can get
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
LOCAL TRADE REVIEW

Of Pine Bluff, Ark, for week ehding November 25th, ascompiled by the Mercantile Agency of k. c. Dun & Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28

The Rev. Dr. Parker, returned mis- sionary from China. will addeess the people of Pine Bluff on Wednesday next at the First Methodist Church at7 o'clock.p III. The public is cor dially invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28

Messrs. J. W. Bunch, B. r. Mcken- eie and H. t. Hall, of Swan Lake ,are in the city today looking over the Pine Bluff social and theatricai cal pndar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-28
oiRacr PRIVATE WIRE TO
COTTON MARKET
cott8n, Stocks. oraln & prevfAi8na.

New York, N. r.. November 2S Very steudy, spots quiet and unchanged; middling 5%;; sales,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-07-08
BOUND TOGO TOTHE FRONT,


. detective AT Houston.
II witnessed a pathetic scene at
Houston the other night, - remarked J
C. Schloss, one of the best known Of
the corps of New York statesmen who
stop at the ST. Charles IN New Orleans,
ard it is typical Of these war times
too, The regular train was about ready
70 pull out Of the station and the special
carrying the would be soldiers was TO
follow in ten minutes | was standing
by the side of the platform when a IA
Their, accompanied by detective, came
up an inquired of the conductor if he
had seen anything of two boys, and he
gave their description. He dwelt partic-
nl-rly upon the kind of shirts and the
usr kites worn by the lads. He said they
We're barely is years old and that they
had run away from home and were GO
ing to New Orleans to join Hoods i'm
munes. The conductor said he had not
seen any such boys.
1.-THE father and the detective had
not been gone five minutes when two
youngsters came slipping up from be-
hind the train and got ON the last plat
form- They said the old man was after
them, but that they Were determined TO
go and would go whether or no. In an
other ten minutes two more boys joined
them. The latter two climbed up on top
OF the sleeper and lay there for some
time. They Were afterward put off the
tain, l believe but the first two staid
it ont When / saw them, | told them
that if they ever hoped TO get TO New
Orleans they had better take off those
shirts and the neckties, as the detective
was banking everything ON the kind of
shirt and cravat the boys Wore. They
shed them like snakes and rolled them
up in some paper. The next morning
when we Were in Algiers | saw the two
lads, and they waved their hands al
me- They remembered me, and | saw
that they had eluded the old man. and
the detective all right and We're bouno
for the front. New Orleans Times,
Democrat
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-07-08
To new YORK.
Quicker Time via Pennsylvania Lines

Quicker Time via Pennsylvania Lines
Under schedule taking effect Sun.
day, June Goth, the time TO New York
over the Pennsylvania lines will be
quickened. Train No. 20, the solid
vestibule train which goes through to
New York without change for either
sleeping ear or coach passengers, ar
rives at Twenty-third street station,
New York city, about one hour earlier
than under the old schedule. The
through time of this daily train is as
follows under the new arrangement ::
Leaves Chicago 1920 a. m, Indian
spoiis 2;30 p. M, Cincinnati 400
p. m., Dayton 5:35 p. M, Column
bus 1850 p. M, arrives at Pittsburgh
LAO a. III. central time; arrives at
Harrisburg 9:l0 a. m., Baltimore
11:55 a. m, Washington Loo p. m. !,
Philadelphia 1l:52 a. m, Twenty
third street station, New York, 2:35 p.
M. eastern time.
The time of train number 6 has also
been quickened. Under the new
schedule that train leaves Indianapolis
$3.50 a M. Cincinnati Sis a. M. CO.
lumbus ll:45 a. m, arrives at Pitts
burgh $40 p. IN. central time; arrives
at Harrisburg = q. m. arrives at Baltl-
more 6:25 a. m, arrives at Washing
ton 40 q. M. !, arrives at Philadelphia
1850 a. m, arrives at Twenty third
street station, New York City, 7:45 a.
M, eastern time. No. q has sleep
ing car through to New York with
out change. ssssszss
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-07-08

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