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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06
JUDGE WILLIAMS DECLINES TO CONFIRM THE LOTT
 PROPERTY SALE.
COL. FORDYCE IS IN IT.
The Upset Price to Be Paid Shall Be $50,OO0-Creditors Pro-
 vided For.

Judge John A. Williams, of the United States court, today declined to approve private sale of the Lott railroad property to an interest rep resented by Colonel s. W. Fordyce, late president of the Cotton Belt. Instead he ordered a public sale to be made by the master, Hon. Chas. T. Coleman, so that all parties con- cerned might be we'll and sufficient ly advlsed of the proceedings. The order was entered of record this af ternoon and provides that the upset price shall be $50, 000, of which $10, = 900 shall be cash, and the balance in six months. It is also provided that the receiver shall use an amount not exceeding $3,000 of the total purchase price for the purpose If closing up all right-of-way negotia- tions along the line. The original CdoS LII J OuuoOu duQ lduSeu fSs htt' tie Rock and Hot Springs (LotD road shall stand for the adjudication of all cases at intervention. Cock rill x Cockrill represented tbe re ceiver, MT. John G. Lonsdale, Judge John Mcclure represented the prospective purchasers, whose iden. tity was not disclosed, aud Judge W. E. Hemingway, of this city, snd Hon. W. H. Martin, of Hot Springs, appeared on behalf of some of the creditors.
 Col. s. W. Fordyce was present, and to him was returned the $5, GOO guarantee which had beenuput up by B. F. Johnscn, who, the records show, had negotiated that sale. MT. Johnson ia of the firm Of Johnson Bros. & Taught, contractors on the west end of the Choctaw. It is said that Colonel s. w. Fordyce, Colonel Gaines, and other HotuSprings citi- zens are back of the enterprise to purchase and complete this r, ad. The private sale was made subject to confirmation within twenty days, and, since the court refused to con firm, the guarantee was necessarily returned.
 Col. Fordyce, when seen by re- porter, said:
 II can only say that I am working in the interest of Hot Springs. cannot say that am back of the enterprise.
 Mir. Lonsdale is equally reticent, but declares that he will land some thing yet.-Arkansas Democrat ol December 5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06
NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting of the stock holders of the Bank of Pine Bluff will be held in the rooms of the Board of Directors, on Tuesday, January 3rd, 1899, bet ween the hours of 10 o'clock Il. m. and o'clock D. m for the purpose of electing Directors for the ensuing year. and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting.
 Y W. D. LEARN, Cashier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06
DAVE GRALEY
An Aged Negro. Falls and Breaks
 His Left Arm.

While walking on East Second avenue Monday afternoon, Dave Graley, an old negro man fell,o an icy sidewalk and broke his left arm. Dave is about 60 years of age and was unable to get up. A passing vehicle picked the old man up and carried hlm to his home, where the wounded member received proper attention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

The mere announcement that MT. Creston Clarke would soon return to Pine Bluff has aroused an unusual degree of interest among the local theater goers. Mir. Clarke is well re- membered for his excellent perform ance here last season, and tue vel come he will IT ceive on the occasion of his appearance ut the opera honse next Wednesday,. Dec. z. will un- doubtedly be most cordial. There is a heavy advance sale of seats and everything points to a crowded house. Mir. Clarke will appear in Tom Robertson's delightful comedy, David Garriek." and will have the supp ort of that most charmingly beautiful and accomplished actress, Miss Adelaide Prince, as well as the same splendid company seen here with them last season.
 MT. Clarke's "Davy Garrick" is conceded to be one of his most artis tic and pleasing gimpersonatlons and his great power of both humor and pathos are displayed 10 remarka- ble degree. 4 complete equipment of very handsome costumes and stage settings is provided, thus as- suring a performance that will be complete and satisfactory in every detail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06
VAN BcozEM's SCHEME.
Did Not Pan Out Just As He Antici-
 pated 1t Would.

n Did Not Pnn Out Just As He Antici- VI pated 1t Would.
 Van Boozem had made Up his mind to save money. No more quarters for luncheon, he said. and he bit off the words with snap to his teeth. K Hereafter I shall go in for the free Article, then the nickel with which I'll 8uy something to wash it down will make the meal cost but five cents. SGreat schemel Great saving! Nothing slike economy"
 Whereupon Van Boozem damned his Ehat down on his head and stalked out Eof his office snapping the spring lock Rof the door behind him.
 Across the way, at the corner above, was clean little place he remembered Eto have noticed frequently on his way EdoWn to the office in the morning. Then Nhe recolleeted that once he had heard &TWlggs remark as they passed it that Fan elegant free lunch" was spread 'nslde at noon each day.
 That settled it. Van Boozem darted aefoss the street and entered the little saloon. A white-coated attendant Rtood behind the counter. What will be?' he asked.
 Ginger ale, please Van Boozem answered, and then he looked around.
 lie walked over to the end of the paf and began eating. A sandwich was finished. Then another followed, Pn0ther, and still another. Lovely" !" Vaeulated Van Boozem, lovely"
 Alter he had finished the eighth the sohomical man drank his ginger ale. eaching down into his pocket he pro- eaced dime and laid it on the bar.
 The white-coated attendant looked II, then he looked at Van Boozem.
 seyenty-five cents more," he said
 ne Tilted damp cloth across the 0alsneo surface of the counter.
 What? shouted Van Boozem.
 Seventy-fve cents more. please" re- sd.ed the attendant. Those sand-
 ''nes are 10 cents apiece. You got
 "ay With eight, for I counted 'em.
 aa' makes eighty cents. The ginger
 \ IS nVe cents and here's your dime,
 sou see there's 75 cents more com-
 saplng and dazed, Van Boozem drew
 s,, dollar. II thought" he
 % %, mat they were the free lunch :"
 .araiy, smiled the waiter as he
 ns, nS tue cash register. "The free
 ny. sa IS cold corned beef and rye bread o'l "n at the other end of the bar.
 1se which experience Van Boozem
 h,s ,uAched daily off ortolans, pate de
 e''s ana terrapin, trying to catch
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06
OF THE PRESIDENT MAKES 6O,ooo WORDS AND TAKES
 UP NINE COLUMNS.
WAS DELIVERED MONDAY.
Is Little More Than an Outline Nar- sratiye of the Causes, Events
 and Results of the War.

Washington, Dec. B. Congress convened at noon today and the Presidents message was sent in and immediately read in both branches.
 The Presidents lengthy message is but little more than an outline narrative of the causes, events and results of the war with Spain and the usual references to foreign rela- tons and department reports.
 He makes no suggestions as to the ultimate policy to be pursued with reference to the territory talk en from Spain, except as to Cuba. In this case he reaffirms the former pledges to assist the Cubans in the organization of an independent gov- ernment.
 He recommends an increase of the regular army to 100, 900 men, in- cluding native troops to be enlisted in the new territories, and indorses the scheme of naval expansion sub mitted by Secretary Long in his re- port. The revival of the grades of admiral and vice admiral is also suggested as means of properly rewarding naval heroes of the Span ish war.
 As to the currency the President merely renews his former counsel, calling for reform in non committal terms, save that he would have the government notes redeemed in gold impounded and not reissued, except in exchange for gold
 The references to the Nicaragua canal are emphatic only as to Il e need of such water highway con meeting the two oceans, but it is quite evident that the President wishes Congress to ignore the Cragin Eyre concession and author ize the construction of the canal un- der the concession held by the Mari- time Canal Company.
 Foreign powers are commended for their strict observance of neu- trality during our war with Spain.
 The Czlr's disarmament proposi- tion is mildly approved as move in the right direction, and it i: stated that this country will be rep resented in any convention held tt further the end in view.
 The for eign aggressions Tn Chinf are cautiously referred to, but nc intimation is giver as 10 the course that should be pursued bJ our gov ernment in regard thereto, beyond safeguarding commercial rights al ready acquire ed
 No reference is made to the race troubles in Illinois and the Carroll mas.
 The message is very we'll writer aud bears throughout the impress 0 the Presidents well-known conserv at;sm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06
JACOB BRUMp LODGE NO. 50
Held It's semi-Annual Election
 Last Evening. /

Monday evening the Jacob Trump Lodge No. 60, held it's semi-annual election at the Masonic hall on West Second avenne. Other business Of equal importance was transaceeo and disposed of.
 The following officers were elected to serve for term of six months
 W. P. Tomme, w. M; Ralph Rob inson. s. w; Rudolph Wolf. J. w.; Cbas. Well, Treasurer; Samuel Katzenstein, Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06
MET IN REGULAR SESSION LAST MONDAY NIGHT,
 DEC 5.
AN INTERESTING DEBATE.
Council Asked to Transfer the Street Railway Charter to New
 Company.

The City Council met in regular session Monday night, the Mayor and all the Aldermen being present.
 After reading of minutes bills as approved by the Finance Committee were allowed and resolution of the Finance Committee appropriating $4, 500, due and payable January 10, was adopted.
 Various irregular accounts were either allowed or referred to proper committees.
 Committee on Public Works made their report, which was received and filed.
 Alderman Boyce reported that very few lights, either gas or incan- descent, had burned for the past few nights; also that water pressure was very poor at the fire on East Second avenue, and very muddy.
 Alderman Hightower reported that domestic pressure was very good, and that fire pressure should ayeragc 5 pounds; that very little flushing had been done during No vember.
 Mr. F. 6. Bridges addressed the Council and stated that he had in vestigated the pressure at the Sec ond avenue fire, and was as yet un- able to inform Council as to cause of delay "a furnishing water.
 The Mayor informed the Council that the special committee appointed to confer with the Water and Light company was not ready to make 8 complete report, but would report that the company had sufficient wa ter to furnish the city and private consumers; that during the past week the committee had mJde test | dUU lOuuo tbdV pi CoS ut OA Oo pounds would throw water 110 feet horizontally, and six streams were so thrown for 15 minutes; that the Light and Water Company had as- sured the committee that in future pure and wholesome water would be furnished: that they were willing to maintain pressure of 30 to 40 pounds for domestic purposes.
 The Mayor then informed the Council that MT. H. c. Wood, of Chicago, was in the city and would ask the Council to transfer the elec- tric light and railway franchise granted Messrs. Harrison and Gov ington. i9' | Alderman Wei noted accounts of Light and Water company for Sep tember and tOctober, $663. 95 each, be allowed. Carried.
 Alderman Highthwer called atten- to grading of the Cotton Belt road n eastern portion of the city and moved that the Board of Public Al fairs take up the question of divert ing surface water from the city to Bayou Bartholomew with Supt- Ed son. Carried.
 Alderman Boyce moved that the Mayor notify all city officers that no goods of any description can be pur- chased by them without acquisitions from the Mayor. Carried. l/ On motion all officers of the city 1 were instructed to file with the city clerk inventories of all property in their custody belonging to the city ny the 1st of January.
 An ordinance regulating bawdy houses and defining their limits was read the first aud second times, and m motion, Council then took a re cess until 7:30 p. m., Tuesday. De cember 6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

The Press Eagle of this morning was in error when 1t stated that the U. S. court lad postponed the sale Of the Stuttgart x Arkansas River Railway from Dee. sth to Dec. 10th It was postponed un tli Jan. 18th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

negro stole q pair If shoes from ] $. Mcdonnell Ut Altheimrr Satur- day. Constable Philpot's dogs were in he vicinity ut the time anu after u long run treed him. He was turned over tt the authorities and fined $50 and costs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06
NF More Experience.

ael ,. aunno's kin git my money alr said MT. Corntossel, as he rue bs " rubbed his brow. But I must |av = e now ain't going to recommend sp psus'omers to that concern" bentss's se you been makin' invest |e,t,s sne dollar to man who ad- ms, ,u that he would tell a sure way
 Mi rske money fast.'
 Isya You get any answer?" lie says put glue on it.'"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

The best cypress shingles in ths State are handled by the Bluff City. Lumber Co. All grades. 279
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

Miss Belle Hogg ls reported very sick today at the residence of Mir. J. w. Ora wford on South Chestnut.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

Miss Lutie Grace left this morning for Monticello, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Ellis for several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

Messrs. Tom Buck and simon Bloom went down the Iron Moun- tain road this morning OH business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

New mackereI, white fish cod fish and Holland herrings at the Mccain Grocery Co. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

Miss May Meyer and guest, Miss Ehrman, of Helena, have returned from q social visit to Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06
N --------
 oause for Retirnnncnt

|heas s' q. the matter with Holland? hh . 2 n. ne bought his wife a chains Bat souple s' of weeks ago
 k ;la sureiy that isn't responsible far kythisss ;, Why that fellow can eaf
 hjt wasn't anything that he ate
 ulm oyer the head with is:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

Maj. N. T White, who has been confined to room for the past several days, we are glad to state is again at his office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

Messrs. M. w. Kelley and c. H. zeigler, of Little Rock. are business visitors in this city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-06

CATARRH in the head is curepy D Hood's Sarsaparilla which eradica- fes from the blood the scroiulous tsinfs that causeit. soothing and re- hnilding the delicare and diseased tissues.
 HOODS PILLS are the only pills to take with Hood Sarsapariiia Cure all liver ills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-16
The yocirerous hlue jay.

New York Tribune: The blue jay is
a permanent resident OF our groves.
Wien the deepest SHOWS cover the
ground be NAY be seen fitting about
in the sunny tops of the pine and
heJnlock trees. His winter coat Is
hardly MS brilliant as the plumage he
wears a few months later, during the
mating season, but the markings are
the same. lie is about one-tifth larger
than a Robin. His general color is
pale blue; the wings and tail, which
are darker blue, are barred with black.
The splendid blue crest of the male IL
erected when be is fighting for his
nesilings or in any way excited. The
throat and under parts of the bird are
a pearly white, and he wears a black
collar. There was never a greater mis-
homer than the name Jay" applied 10
a foolish, awkward person. The jay is
no guy among birds. lie is one of the
most beautiful as well as one of the
most intelligent of all our native birds.
He possesses all the wit and love Of
mischief which characteristics the com
mon crow, 10 whom he Is 50 nearly re-
lated. Thoreau quotes a letter 10 Will
son, the or~nitholOgist, TO show that the
jay the squirrel and some other birds
and animals, lays up a winter store Of
nuts, corn and hard seeds in post holes
and similar places. His thieyish habit
and taste for the eggs and young Of
smaller birds keep the jay in contin-
uer discord with his neIghbors. No
sooner are his nestlings fairly fedged
than they are attacked by the robins,
orioles and other birds in the vicinity,
who will blind them with their sharp
beaks, or overturn their nests, if the
parent birds leave them for an instant.
The young jays in such an emergency
will sometimes seek human protection.
Last summer four young jays, who had
been driven from their nest, e-nsconced
themselves in one of the rooms and on
the upper piazza Of a woodland cottage
showing less fear of the inmates than
of their bird enemies, who watched
them from "A distance. Here the moth
er bird fed the little ones, while the
magnificent plumaged male bird kept
guard and drove away all aggressors.
The Jay makes a most interesting pet.
he has a crows love Of jewelry and
glittering objects, which be will steal
and secrete with his store Of treasures.
Like the magpie. be belongs 10 that
subfamily Of the crow family known
as the Parrulinae. These are all noisy
birds. possessed Of somewhat remark
bic powers Of imitation. In captivity.
il is said. the jay has been taught 70
utter words
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-16
The Different Kind. or Man.


Come here, my litGls fellow.
Come tell me. II you can,
Did you ever fall 10 thinking
OF the different kinds Of mar.
There's the seaman n the freeman
And the midship-man a. Well
The mailman and the bad-man,
OF whom you've oft heard tell.
There's the yeo-man and the Ice-mau,
And the ~highway-man besides,
And scotsman and the beads-man
And the helms-man. too, who guides.
Then the craftsman and the draughts'
man
And the country-man, you know.
There's the horse-man and the sportsman
ne the bush-man with his bow.
Now the chairman, now the statesman.
Now the spokesman has the noOr;
There's the spear-man and the shear-man
And the foot-man At the door.
The hang-man and the rag-man
And the foreman In the shop;
Then pen-man and the school-man
And the plow-man with his crop.
There's the bonds-man and the towns man
And the bell-man with his cry.
And-come here. my little fellow.
There's the sandman In you eye.
Now, my lad. I've told you
OF the different kinds of man.
But, above all. l beseech you.
BE a little gentleman.
James /. Pequignot In this san Am-
tonic Express.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-16
CONTINUED next week.)
SAOIE,S LILLE RUsE.
How n Pretty Actress Obtained $500 from
Dion Boucicauit.

Sadie Martinez, when she made her
first appearance in San Francisco with
Dion BoucicaLlt. was, as she now Is. as
cunning and jolly 4 dame as ever press
ed her red lips to a goblet of Pommery.
Miss Martinez used In tell a good stnry
about Boucicault. In the later years Of
his life the great dramatist wa very
conceited about his personal appear
ance His long hair was carefully dyed
every day with a preparation which he
got from Paris.
One morning Miss Martinez said to
Dion: mr.. Boucicaut / want 800"
Miss Martinez" replied the dramat-
list, Il cannot conveniently furnish you
with that amount"
Il am sorry" said Miss Martinez, but
l hope. when ] call later on, that you'll
be able to find the cash for me.
When Mr.. Boucicault arose aud went
to perform the ordinary duties OF his
toilet he found that his hair dye was
missing. He knew that Miss Martinez
was acquainted with the whereabouts Of
that important article. He also knew
thai it would take him at least two
months to receive a fresh installment
from Paris in case his stock ia hand did
not turn up. At breakfast he said, very
humbly:
MY dear Miss Sadie, did you see any
thing Of my hair dye?'
TO which that gifted and beautiful
lady replied:
II assure you. Mr.. Boucicsult, found
among my effects Il mixture to change
the color OF the hair, which closely ap-
proaches yours, 50 far as I can tell from
the label"
And what is the price OF the mix
turep" inquired Mr.. Boucicault blandly.
"Only $500" replied Miss Martinot
with q witching smile.
"Hcw Fortunate" said Mr.. Boucicault
1--WE got a check for that exact amount
in my pocket"
"And how fortunate, also" replied
Miss Martinez; Il have the bottle in
minel'
MI. Boucicault took the bottle, Miss
Martinez took the check. aud then over
their black coffee they chatted ABOUT
the weather. San Francisco NeWs-Let
ter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-16

Last night there was wind and storm
And white wave wild on the shore:
But the room was quiet and warm.
When a n knocked az the door.
O. how. ia the gusty street.
on the cotblestones slippery Vet.
Through the Gathering, battering sleet.
Were his delicate footsteps set?
Last night there was storm and win
And rattle Of icy rain.
But the hearth sh0ne friendly and kind.
when a stranger tapped at the pane.
Through the shivernig starless night,
And the fields tempestupus gray,
with shadows 20 left and right.
O. how did he find the way
Bareheadel and barefoot he.
His shoulders and knees were bare.
In the roar II the raging sea
And the rush Of the whistllng air;
But the storm like a dream went by,
And dropped in the dawning glow
And here doth a strange lie.
Where none lay a night ago.
Ny lily. my rose. my dove.
Ny golden treasure OF JOY.
Ny jewel OF life and love.
Ny pure little spOtless boy,
Unknown but a daylight since,
My breast IS warm 10 your brow;
Eternity's self. M prince.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-16

The persistency Of a street urchin who
wishes TO earn money is sometimes an-
noying but generally excusable. Now
and then it Becomes amusing and almost
irresistible.
Say, mister, do you want your
yalise carried?" asked such a boy. run
ming after a mau who was hurrying
along the street, evidently bound for the
depot.
mo, 1 don't" answered the man. q
little sharply.
"rl carry it to the depot for a dime, "
persisted the boy.
Il tell you l don't want it carried
said the man. quickening his pace.
Don't you?' said the boy. breaking
into a trot TO keep abreast Of his victim.
mo, / DON'T" said the man. glancing
fercely at bis small tormenter.
well, then. mister" said the urchin,
with an expression OF anxious aud iuuo.
cent inquiry on his round, dirty face.
what are You carrying it for9 Why
don't you set 1t DOWN.
In spite of himself the mans mouth
twitched and with a There. take it, he
passed over the bag to his persistent
companion. who staggered rapidly along
without another word until the depot
was reached, where he received the
coveted l0-cent piece with a beaming
smile. - YOUTHS Companion