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The age-herald., 1898-08-12
Good Progress Made

Aug. 11.-War department officials deny generally the reports of dis comfort and i'll uses of troops reported from Montauk Point. The quartermas- ter's department, which has had charge of opening the camp, says that good progress has been made since the order was made establishing it.
The age-herald., 1898-08-12
TO Protect Our Interests

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-The United States steamer Albatross left today for Guatemala She carried large amount of ammunition and is fully prepared to pro- tect American citizens should opportunity
The age-herald., 1898-08-12
Notice of Application to Sell Real Estate for Division.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County, Probate Court, August 4, 1S9S
 On this day came Helen J. Badham and filed her petition in writing and under oath praying for the sale of certain lands there- in described for division between herself and Elizabeth Rutledge, Mrs. R. R. Grove. Mrs. W. B. Wyson and T. R. Boynton, who are joint owners of the same alleging in said petition that said land cannot be equitably divided or partitioned among them without a sale thereof.
 It is ordered that the 7th day of Septem- ber, 1898, be set as a day to hear and de- termine all matters to said application, at which time all parties in interest may appear and contest said application if they think proper.
 M. T. PORTER,
 Judge of Probate. k-fr i-nn n1x,-2
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 tivity, the most wonderful ape ever seen by civilized man, has just been brought to this country.
 He is nowsin. 1thloI philadelphia Geological Garden; .cls kslhame they.s Fave pn him in Philadelphia, on account of the length of his whiskers and otherl sfea- lures supposed to be peculiar to the inhab- itant of remote country districts. ;. s.-,s. / Rubes size is enormous and astonishing. It is convenient to compare him with John l.. Sullivan, who is to most Americans an ideal of well-grown. man.
 Rube stands five feet eleven inches in his bare feet. John l.. Sullivan is only live feet ten and a half inches
 Rube measures eight feet from tip to tip of his outstretched arms. John L. Sul- livan's measurement in this respect is only six feet and one inch.
 Rube weighs POO pounds. John L. Sulli- van. in his best fighting condition, weighed only 1S0 pounds.
 These measurements to a certain ex- tent deceptive. Rube is a little bigger than Sullivan but his strength is incidentally greater. A dozen Sullivans could not knock him out with their bare hands.
 Give Rube a good, solid hold for his hands or feet, and he can pull 100 men to him. Probably Sullivan could pull three. It Is not alone as a creature of size and strength that Rube is interesting He is one of a rare race that is fast disappear ing from the earth. He is one of the near est relatives of man among the beasts Rube came to the United States on the British steamer Ben Alder, which sailed from Singapore on April 25 Her voyage occupied forty-days. She brought her car go to Pierrepont stores, in Brooklyn, where she arrived a week ago. The cargo includ- ed Rube and three of his family dozens of common monkeys, and a large assortment of pythons and wild animals from south eastern Asia.
 Rube is fearfully human in appearance. He resembles an unspeakably ugly man. His age is estimated at thirty It is said that the orang-outang is full grown at twenty, and that under favorable circum- stances he may live to be one hundred. Scientific observers believe that Rube's in- tellectual capacity is far superior to that of the illustrious gorilla Crowley and the famed chimpanzee Johanna. The problem is to induce him to exhibit little of his capacity.
The age-herald., 1898-08-12
Won't Recognize the Law

New York, Aug 11.-At a meeting this afternoon of the executive committee of 'TammanS Hall 1t was decided not to rec ognize the new state election laws.
The age-herald., 1898-08-12

CTS Restaurant. which are now undergo ing extensive repairs, will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday. ***
The age-herald., 1898-08-12
Death of Robert Bull

Washington, Aug. 11.-Robert Bull bookseller, known to searly all public men and scholars who have lived in Washing ton died here today, aged 61 years. He came of an old Maryland family.
The age-herald., 1898-08-12
LARGEST APE IN THE WORLD,
Rube is Bigger and Stronger Than Joh
 L. Sullivan.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 The biggest orang-outang ever in cap- tivity, the most wonderful ape ever seen by civilized man, has just been brought to this country.
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manifestly unfair that this money should go into the State treasury In addition to the taxes already levied against the people to support the State government.
 This wrong can be rlgh ted by the passage of a law requiring the State to pay one half of the costs of con viction. This would be equalizing matters, and would put it's portion of the burdens on the State.
 A law authoriug the registration of county warrants, as is now the case with the warrants of the city of Pine Bluff, to bepaid in the order of their Issue and registration would be of value to every county in the State. 1t would be the bane of the scrip speculator it is true, but he is able to protect himself as Q general thing, and does not need the ben
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CURPRISE PARTY On Friday
 - evening Dec. 18th modern sur
 prise party was given at the resi- dence of Mir, and Mrs. T. H. Osborne, on West Fourth avenue, In honor of
 their niece, Miss Virgie Hughes, of St. Louis. A very delightful evening was spent by all present. The fol- lowing young ladies and gentlemen were present: Misses Mae Bluthen- thai, Fannie Hanf, Bessie Atwood, Ella Howell, Margaret Taylor, An nie Sanders, lola Philpot, Esther Messrs. Porter Lindsay, Gerald Triplett,l Percy Henderson, Clifton Howell, John Bloom, Will Sennett, Warren Osborne, Frank Loper, Roy Hanf, Roy Osborne, Exley Hughes.
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HEAL SOCIETY-Last week, Ike N the one proceeding it, was quite lively from social point of view. The several attractions at the opera house this week will have the effect of causing a dearth of formal affairs, as only a few have been announced as yet. The performances by the excellent companies booked will be such entertaining features that the other fetes will not te so greatly missed. The Brotheraood of Rail- way Trainmen's annual ball on the 30th and the '. NJ. H. A. New Year Ball, together with the ehildrens fancy dress affair on the night of the 31st will be most enjoyable and long, to .be-rememoered events.
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ficial influences of legislatiop ], able him to keep his heao o0' financial tide-water.
 There are a few other h''s forms that should be treas article of this nature, oue 'fT1 bids. I have only seiee''' cursorily treated those tha' X me of great importance To .'' F and the tax payer. " hii' .,r, be true that the remedies se' may not be the proper on', hos questions herein discusseu ' : < agitated in a proper splr.' 2, result in the discovery . remedy for the e1lo''ss ,,g That they are evils it seelps :, patent, and if so a reln,s' Y < exist. If it exists it sno''s covered.
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NEEDED LEGISLATION.
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 inestimable. This plan would enable each county to increase the valua- tions on it's taxable property, and diminish the rate O. taxes to be levied. AS much immigration is scared away from us by the tax rate as by the bloody bones of malaria. It would appeal more strongly to capital seeking iH- vestment to know that the tax rate was one per cent. instead of three per cent.
 The county convict system is get ting to be bug-bear that must be driven away. We are not able to agree that Gov. Jones has always exercised this power wisely, but we can agree that many people are sent to the county farm, saddled with a fine and cost bill more commensurate with the offense committed. It may be also admitted that abuses are permitted by the contractor, and prisoners are not always treated as humanely as they should be. This is rather the fault of the officers, or of witnesses who have petty spite to gratify at the expense of perjuring themselves, than of the system.
 The people who are convicted of crimes in a large majority of cases,
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IN MISS GIBsoN,s BoNoR-Mr

IN MISS GIBSON'S BONOR-Mr. \ and Mrs. J. c. Tavlor entertained on last Friday evening complimen- tary to Miss Hettie Gibson, charm ing belle of Rives, Ark. The evening was most enioyab'y spent in several pleasant ways. including games, "charades" and proverbs. The host and hostess were assisted in receiving the guests by Miss Gibson, who, added greatly to the evenings pleasure. Seasonable refreshments were served in courses. Those at tending were: Misses Mary Lind say, Mamie Mann, Martha Valiant, Hettie Gibson, Mrs. ..Thos, Shea, Masters Cornell and Jesse Shea, Messrs. Harry Cruteher, Nj, Jackson, Geo. S. Valiant, Mir. and Mrs. ]. G, Taylor,
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comprise that degenerate portion of society, which must be punished. They have no regard for society or its purity. but rather prefer the qualification of their own perverted tastes. These people cannot be turned loose upon society, to prey upon it, and violate all its laws without restraint.
 It has been demonstrated that the State can make money farming with the convlcts. Why then can- not the county make them paying investment by application of the same business principles.
 If the Legislature would authorize the counties, with the consent of the Levying Court, to purchase a farm for working these people, it would solve the question in those counties which have enough prisoners to justify the outlay. 1t would be es- pecially advantageous to Jefferson county. and would furnish the only means by which, with the limited revenue at our command, this labor could be used on the public roads.
 Te number of prisoners could be pivided into two squads; one of which could be employed cn the farm to raise cotton, corn, potatoes, and sufficient food stuffs to feed the entire number; the remainder could be worked on the publ ic roads. After the crops were laid by the entire number coHld be worked on the roads. Those who worked he farm could, believe, raise enough cotton and other surplus crop to pay the costs of conviction, and the road working would be practica fly with, out cost to the county. If the in diviGual can pay the costs of convic- tion and make money with this labor, why cannot the county do likewise? It seems to me that the sooner laws are enacted which will enable the county to be run on the same business principles that are brought into use in the private transactions of life, the better it will be for the tax payers and burden bearers.
 It might not be improper in this connection to say something about the State convict system and the unfairness to the counties. The cost of conviction of each State prisoner is borne by the county where the crime committed, which is charged with the conviction of the criminal. The custody of the prisoner is after conviction given to the State author- ities who work him and receive the benefits of hls labor. The statement has gone forth that from this labor the profits to the State for the year 1898 has been about $60 1000 %. It is
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HEIss HERTHA MILLER ENTER Nk TAINS-MIss Hertha Miller en- tertained at cards complimentary to the visiting ladies, at her home on Wes. Fifth avenue, last Wednesday afternoon. Her home was beauti- fully decorated with palms and flowers for the occasion. The even- ing was most enioyably spent, and Miss Miller was the recipient ofmany praises for the excellent manner in which she received her guests. Re treatments were served in courses.
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' 0UISE M, ALGOFT-Is the name k4 of new sciub which will. and should excite much interest among the older heads. It is composed of 16 little misees between the ages of 10 and 13, who have banded toget her and will meet twice a month for the purpose of cultivating their reading talent and otherwise mutually inn proving themselves. They will take up the juvenile works one by one. read and discuss them in their meet ings and have reeitatioDs and music by members. They have chosen for their fayorite author Louise NJ. Al colt, and are now reading Little Women. For favors in organization and arrangement they are indebted to Mrs. ". o, Taggart, at whose home they will hold their meetings until fully established. A very pleasant meeting was held yesterday afternoon and very intelligently did the little ladies make familiar the many traits of Miss Alcott's grand character. Miss Willie Jean Atkin- son entertained the audience, with 8 catchy character song. The recita- ton by Miss Nellie Voss was well rendered and she deserves much praise. Miss Alma Taggart,a bright little smiss, played an instrumental solo, which was much enjoyed. The officers Of the club are, Mildred Brad ford, president; Bettie Austin, vice D resident; Ella Howell. secretary Jett Mills. treasurer.
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TAGKEY PARTY.-The members
 \ of the Estelle Social Club, as was previously announced in cur col umns. gave most enjoyable "taekey" party at their hall on west Second avenue Friday evening, Fully fifty "tackeys couples were in attendance who, by the aid of the fine orchestra present, enjoyed rounds of dancing until almost dawn Saturday morning. At 12 o'clock the jndges awarded the prizes to Miss Fife Peters and Mr. Oscar Hurt, as they were pronounc- ed the 'tackiests couple on the floor. The ladies prize was an ele- gant box of chrystalized fruit; the gentleman's, 8 box of cigars. The affair was a grand success, both ffnan cially and socially.
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THE BACHELOR MAIDs-Miss
 \ Gussie Taggart was the hostess for the above popular organization, at her home on West Second avenue, on last Wednesday afternoon. The evening was most enjoyably spent by the members in several different ways. The proposed grand ball, to- gether with the exquisite costumes to be worn on the evening of Janu- ary 3rd served as a subject for dis. cussion and the diseourses proved most interesting. A dainty and seaeonable repast was served and highly enjoyed.
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ALA MODE WHIST CLUB-Nrs "A l.. A. Samuels was the charming hostess for this club at her home on West Second avenue last Wednesday afternoon. The home was tasteful ly decorated for the occasion and presented a lovely appearance, The games were close and after the .spunches' wers added Mrs. Louis Roth was pronounced the lneky win ner of the prize, which was a very handsome and costly ornament. Refreshments including all of the
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KISSES MYARS HONORE D-Miss lYa Hattie Franklin, a late debu- tante, tenderedsher guests, Misses Hannah and Claude Myar, of Cam den. a complimentary euchre On last Thursday afternoon at her spacious home on West Second avenue. Euchre proved an entertaing and highly enjoyable feature during the afternoon. The beautiful residence was a sfairY land" with it's hand some decorations Of palms and flow CTS, which were much in evidence about the house. The prizes were captured by Misses Hannah Myar, Of Camden, and May Meyer of this city, who won the first and second prize respectively. An elegant course Of delieaces was served.
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THE WHIST =CLUB-The Married
 A Ladies Whist Club was most pleasantly entertained on last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. ". D.. Hearn on West Fifth avenue. The game proved a most enjoyable one, and at the same time very exciting. No prizes were awarded. out neve- theless much interest was maai- tested in the game by the partlci- pants. Mrs. Hearn is a most eapa- ble hostess and won the admiration of all present on this occasion. An elegant and most refreshing lun- cheon was served.
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For lack of space we are forced to omit from this issue our Shop Notes, East End Notes. lengthy article on Xmas Displays and a number of items, all of which will appear in to- morrow's paper.
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additional Letters to santa elaus.

Dear Old santa olaus-I am a lit tie girl seven years old, living at 1901 ". Sixth avenue. Please bring me q pretty dolly, and piano and some candy and oranges. My little brother. Edwin. is two years old, he wants a hobby horse and q ball.
 Your little friend.
 sAllle May Howell.
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 TOYS FREE.

We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement in this issue for J. < s. Katzenstein, who are offering toys free with every purchase of shoes this week at their establishment. See their speclal offerings.
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BRIDAL PARTY ENTERTAINED. D Misses Dewoody delightfully."- en- tertained the BondHodge bridal party attheir home on West Fourth avenue last Wednesday afternoon. An elegant spread had been arrang- ed for the occasion and a most pleas- ant evening was spent by all pres- ent.
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In the election of Mr. ". M. Kav- anaugh to the presidency of the State Sherif's Association the Sher- ifs made very fortunate and hap py selection. Mr. Kavanaugh IS an executive officer of recognized abili- ty and w.ll wield the gavel correct Iy and well.
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THE KAREN RAISED.

The steamer John N. Harbin has been raised by the underwriters and will be taken to the docks at Mt. Vernon, H., for repairs. The boat was seriously damaged and it is doubted if it can be made servicea- ble again.
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Mr. Harry Crutcher, son of Rev. s. W. Crutcher, is reported to be sick at the residence of his father on west Fourth avenue.
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seasonabie dishes were highly enjoy ed and partaken of by the enthusias- tic members.
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Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 15, 1928. Dear santa CIaus-I wish you would bring me large doll and some chalk; some candy and nuts, and fill my stocking full. Don't for get me. Your friend,
 Eula McMillan.
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PINE BLUFF ARK. DEC. IS, 1898.

The State Sherlff's Association wants reform school. sas Democrat.
 Very well; they ought to have it.. There should also be school to re- form some of the Sheriffs.
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Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 16.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 16. 1898, Dear Santa Claus--Please bring me little stove, a toy washing set aud a piano. also want d pair of gloves and pair of rubbers, l will hang up my stocking for some nuts and candy. Your little friend.
 Florence Mccain,
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Dear Santa Claus-I am a good little boy, sometimes. Please bring me hat and pair os red top boots, some candy and pack age of cigarettes so can smoke like q man and please bring me picture book and veloeipede. Don't forget me now. santa.
 Your little boy, Eugene Hanf,
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Miss SalIie Holmes of Altheimer, is the guest of Mr. Mason Philpot or west Fifth avenue.
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Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. r. 1898. Dear santa Claus-T wish you would bring me gun and a game of checkers, nuts and candy, Yonr friend, George Mccain.
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The Misses Hoggs will spend Christmas at Althelmer.
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Miss Lutie Laine will arrive home Tuesday from Philadelphia.
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Miss Eva Davis will spend Christi m as in Little Rock.
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Miss Ona Rowell is expected home from Philadelphia Tuesday,
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The men's meeting at the sY. M. c. 4. today will be led MT. Fi M. Hud- son.
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Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec II, 1SgS. Dear MT. Santa Claus--I anu little girl s years old, and have loved you greatly ever since wns tiny little girl, because you never forgat to leave nice presents for me Christmas, Please bring me this time doll, blackboard, doll trunk, some ribbon and a story book
 Sister Marge is years old and would like you to bring her a piano and doll. and my tiny little sister, Sadie Charles five months old, wants rubber doll and rattle, And please don't forger my little cousin Ben and Lee Stevenson in Memphis
 Mary T aa Smith
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S94 Walnut Street.
 Mir. Hinton Ferguson returned Tuesday from Poughkeepsie. New York, to spend the holidays at home
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Mr. Beaure Hut is able to be out, after few days illness.
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Misses Minnie Cook and Bessie Smith will return next week from Arkadelphia, to spend the holidays with relatives.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-02-15
BIG OFFER FOR JIM AND BOB.
Here Is $4,000 That Is Gong To &c Hung
Up for a Fight.

San Francisco. Feb. IA syndicate
of western sporting men, the majority
Of whom are San Francisco men, has
determined to bring off a finish fight
between Bob Fitzsimmors and James J.
Corbett, and to that end will guarantee
purse of S5000O, 20 be divided be-
tween the fighters as they themselves
may determine. The company will con-
troll all privileges, and stipulate that
the battle must be fought on perfect
day. to facilitate the taking of perfect
veriscope pictures.
There is also a possibility Of finish
fight being arranged between kid
Mccoy. and either Joe Choynski or
Peter Maher, and il n match can he
arranged $4,000 purse will be offered.
The company guarantees police protec-
ton IN both instances. The date and
place OF meeting has not yet been de-
cided upon, but the articles will call for
meeting at some place west of the
Missouri river in the month of July.
Joe Harvey. wcllknown San Fran
| cisco sporting man, is arranging for
the carnival
Rock Island Argus., 1898-02-15
BRICE Is SAVING WOOD.
Provides Outlets for His Railways in Chic,
Indiana and Illinois.

Cleveland. Feb. 15.-Calvia s. Brice
has just completed arrangements where
by eastern and western outlets are pro-
vided for his railroads in Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois. Bricc owns the Lake Erie
and Western. the Northern Ohio. the
Detroit, Toledo and Milwaukee and the
Cleveland, Akron and Columbus rail-
roads. He has also heavy interest in
the Ohio Southern. Brice has decided
to build aR extension of the Northern
Ohio road frcm Akron. o.. to New
Castle. Pa. The announcement is made
that the Buffalo. Rochester and Pitts
burg railway has decided 10 build an
extension from PunXsutawrSy t. New
Castle. The Findlay. Fort Wayne and
Western railway, which has permanent
traffic arrangements with the Brice
roads, is about to extend from Fort
Wayne TO Kankakee and thence to Chi
cago.
With these three extensions bull;
freight can he moved from Chicago over
! the Lake Erie and Western ard it's con-
| nections and from St Louis over the
| Clover Leaf or any l;ne reaching New
Castle, thence over TIE EuTaio, Rockies
! ter and Pittsburg. ard thence to the
! seaboard by the Beach Creek and the
Lehigh Valley or Jersey Central.