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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02

Many writer's have described the pas
sages of ships through such shoals, the
sheet Of moving flames, the beautiful pale
greenish elf-light that the fish exhibited.
poets have apostrophized the "mimic'
fires Of ocean" and 1.-The lightning of the
wave" and scientists and naturalists have
in turn tried to account for their power Of
luminosity. Some have attributed 1t to
the presence of certain substances Of a
fatty nature excreted by the fish and ad-
herring to the surfaced Of their bodies; 9TH
ers have declared that It Is due to subtle
power of the fish itself, a form in which the
energy of life shows itself under certain
conditions. Just as this energy may be ex-
hibited In heat, or motion or electricity;
others, again, have ascribed 1t to direct
absorption and transmission of the light
of the sun, and so on. Many theories have
been elaborated. but none convincingly.
But now, 1t is asserted, the secret is laid
bare. 1t Is only lately that any very seri-
Gus effort had been made to study this
phenomenon, but the research has been
abundantly rewarded, for 1t Ia now pretty
certain that the luminosity Is due to pres
ence In the water of various kinds of bac-
terra.
Now, bacteria are the smallest living or
ganisms of which we have cognizance
Millions of them lie on a penny; therefore.
to produce the cleaning appearance rec.
ognixed by US as phosphorescence, they
must be present In numbers too enormous
even to contemplate with our finite minds
IT would be UNNECESSARILY easier to reckon
with the stars for multitude than with
these phosphorescent bacteria. They are
colorless, rodlilSe bodies, only known to us
In the land revealed by the highest powers
Of the microscope, and careful comparison
shows minor differences among them. For
instance, some of them are capable of In
dependent motion-we can hardly call |,
swimming-others are non-motile; some
are enclosed In q jelly-like covering; 9th.
ers are without this sheath. Their power
OF motion 10 probably due to excessively
fine hairs at their extremities, which, NOV
ing to and fro in the water act the part of
oars. These ella have not been found in
all forms of bacteria which move, but
their presence Is inferred, since every ad-
vance in the study OF motile forms in
creases the number of bacteria which are
seen to possess them.
These light producing bacteria are known
as photo-bacteria, and so far some half
dozen varieties have been distinguished
and named, The names in such cases are
usually either given from the locality of
their appearance, from their discoverer, or
from some striking attribute.
That they lie at the bottom of the mat
ter-that phosphorescence is due to their
presence-has been and can be proved in
several rather pretty ways. 1t is not suf-
ncient of course. that we should always
detect them in any examinations OF lumin-
Gus sea wnter; to prove that they are the
pause Of light we must be able to procure
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02

cover their normal condition and lumin-
osity seems a natural corollary. A lady,
whose husband had made bacteria a study,
took leaf out of his book and cultivated
these bacteria on gelatine in such a way
that as they developed they shone out the
message, Homage M. Pasteur." The
shining letters were then photographed
and the picture sent to the great hacteri-
ologist. thus conveying In graceful form
the warm appreciation in which he was
held by those following in his steps
The explanation. too, of the luminous
shoals of fish is now made plain. and we
can apparently get fiery behring's" at
will. No longer are we to believe that the
herrings themselves. by the exercise Of
some marvellous power. or by the excretion
OF an extraordinary substance, give rise
to the striking luminosity, but rather
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02
MYSTERY OF OCEAN fires
Science Solves the Riddle That Has Puzzled
Mariners and Men Of Learning
It Has Been Proved That the Cleaning Light Of the
Oceans Night Is Formed by Billions Of
Luminous Bacteria

luminosity by introducing them into water
that did not previously show this quality,
and this can be done thus:
Place few Of these tiny organisms into
sea water or broth prepared from fish and
keep at q suitable Temperatures; they can
then be cultivated without much difficulty
and as they spread and develop phospho-
rescence appears 30 that the removal of
the vessel into another room shows unmis-
takably the glow Of the familiar light. 1t
only appears however, on the surface of
the liquid, where the oxygen of the air has
free access to the bacteria; II, for expert
ment's sake. the supply Of fresh air be cut
off-that Is, II no oxygen be allowed to
come near then--then the little colony of
bacteria loses its fascinating power and
remains dull and shorn of its glory. But
restore the air and the microbes again re-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02

she tossed around, smashing into almost
every ship there. Her captain got her out
OF the clutches of the storm at last by
Bleaching her and saving the crew.
The most remarkable escape Of all the
thrilling experiences Of that terrible night
was that Of the British man-of-war CAL
Hope. When the Trentons officers looked
over the devastated harbor on the Friday
morning the storm was at Its height and
there seemed no more hope than before Of
escaping death except for the advantage
that the daylight afforded. When the
Calliope came tearing through the seeth-
ing waters her commander shouted to Ad-
miral Kimberly that his anchors had gone
and as forlorn hope he was going to
try and find his way out to the ocean.
1t was desperate resolve and the men Of
the Trenton. hardly knowing themselves
whether or not they would live out the
storm. gave a rousing cheer for the gal
liant Britishers as the Calliope went on her
way. Wonderful to relate, the British
commander found the path to the open sea
and then rode out the storm without the
loss of a man or any serious injury to
his ship thereby making red letter rec
ord for her majesty's navy.
vors all that day. Towards nightfall the
Trenton, in the course Of her erratic and
rudderless tossing, ran on coral reef close
to where the Inflated Vandalia lay. In the
rigging of the latter the survivors still
chung. Life lines were shot from the Tren-
ton and while the bandsmen of the flag
ship, who In some remarkable manner,
had obtained their Instruments played the
Star Spangled Banner" the Vandalia's
survivors were got on board 1t was done
none to soon, for the storm had attacked
the refuge of the Vandalias men so furi-
ously that shortly after the work of rescue
the masts to which the Vandalia's men
had been clinging were swept away.
Not until midnight didithe raging storm
show signs of abating. At daylight of
March 10th the sun shone on as calm sea
as Samoa had ever known. Only tho
wrecks on the reefs and sand and the bod
les that were being washed UP by the
waves reminded the survivors Of the terri
BILE time they had experienced.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02

lads OF these infiinitessimal bodies, which
cling to- their surfaces and invest them
In coat of shining light. Thus, II some
behring's newly caught, and with the sea
water still fresh on them, be placed on one
plate and covered down with another and
then put into suitable temperature and
left for day and night, glints Of light
can, at the end OF that time, be detected
at various points Of their bodies when they
are examined in dark room. II they are
yet again put away for another twenty
four hours the points Of light spread I'M
til the whole Of the fish Is enveloped in a
beautiful blush glow. The Hight IL then
at ita best and gradually fades away a. the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02
FOOLED OLD BARNUM
Bill Hardy's Story Of How He Kept
Trout Alive With Whisky

Livingston Manor, N. Y.-"There goes
a man who once fooled the late p. T,
Barnum," said a commercial traveller
for New York drug house. AS he spoke
a powerful built man of 10 years came
in the hotel and sat down.
"Tell him about it, BILL" said the
drummer. The old man, whom every
one hereabouts knows as old "Bin
Hardy" began and told the following
story:
ut was back in 40 that saw that p.
T. Barnum had offered $500 for a trout
that weighed five pounds or more.
made up my mind to get the money.
was fishing one day at Shin Creek. now
called Lew Beach, when / caught q
dandy trout. / won't tell you how long
it was, but it weighed ~ pounds. The
question was how to get that fish down
to the Crystal Palace in New York. II
was fore the Midland was built, and
the nearest station was Coshecton, on
the New York and Erie road, over forty
miles. got pail, though, that was OBJ
long and filled it with water. I placed
the fish in it and filled it with water. I
placed the fish in it and filled 1t full Of
spring water. I managed to get to
Coshecton all right, but l had hard
time on the train. I arrived in New
York about 9 O'Clock at night and
changed the water in the pail, which
was heavy, but I was strong in those
days.
II went direct to the Crystal Palace
and asked for Mr.. Barnum. The manager
told me he'd be in at 9 o'clock the next
morning. I was put out at that, as the
fish was getting distressed and seemed
to be sick. l went to the old Bulls Head
Hotel and all night I worked on the
fish. The next morning he seemed bet
ter. At o'clock was waiting for Bar
mum. He came in and Immediately be-
gan to dispute about it. I never made
such an offer he said; and more than
that it won't weigh five pounds just
hauled out wad of bills and offered to
bet him 500 it did weigh five pounds.
"'Well, anyway said Barnum, YOU
bring it around tomorrow morning, and
if it is alive, I'll pay you $685.
II went back to the hotel and began to
think about it. The fish was dying. I
thought How could I keep II up till
the next morning? 1t would lean over
and turn over. / worked hard ON that
and about o'clock put pint of whisky
in the water Well, talk about frisky
fish! He was as game as II he were only
five minutes out of the Beaverkill. While
he was this way I took him around and
Barnum grudgingly gaveme the money.
1 called around that afternoon and
found the fish was dead. Barnum told
me / was a fraud. don't know how
whisky affects fish now, but what do you
say II we have some at present?"-New
York Sun, .
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02

to photo-bacteria; t can only be asserted
in the present state of our knowledge that
they are certainly respo z4sible for great
share Of it. But this wonder. Of nature
must now be regarded as yet another in
stance OF the mighty results accomplished
through tha agency OF the smallest of liv.
ing things
g. CLARKE NUTTALL, B. sc,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02

The barber who cut Prince Bismarck's
hhdr saved the clippings alui1 NOW ofIeU
them Tor sale in the shape Of scarfpinst
three hairs going into each pin
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02

Mr. Berlter, a French engineer, has pro-
jkcted . tunnel between Gibraltar arii Mo-
krocco.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-02

Frederic Harrison has figured It out that
Queen Christina ~ a descendant of William
the Silent, one of the fieroeest enemies Spain
ever had,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Thousands suffer from Catarrh or cold ill head and have never tired the popular remedy. There is no longer any excuse, as 10 cent trial size oi Ely's Cream Balm can be had of your druggist or we mail it for 10 cents Full size 90 cents.
 ELY BRos., 56 Warren St., N. Y. City
 A friend advised me to. try Ely's Cream Balm and after using it six weeks l believe myself cured of ea- tarrh. 1t is a most valuable remedy Joseph Stewart 624 Grand Avenue Brooklyn. N. Y. l2.30-2w.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Don't hang on to good thing un- fil 1t loses its attractiveness. If you have q good leader which is popular follow it with another good leader which will be popular.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Having expended much time and money in fitting up the store for business as it should be fitted, the merchant can't afford to neglect or eurtail his advertising.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

LosT-A lady's gold bar pin with clover leaf in center. set with three small diamonds. Finder will be liberally rewarded by returning same to the GRApHIe office. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

The Commercial reporter can have one scoop on the GRAPHIC today. He has yellow iaundice, and we fail ed to get it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07
CASToRTA. xAe fac- 1 'is::s;'. 'ss''; RxzIzZ5- y:.ss.,. $ ;.:;s 5

MT J. B. Avery has leased his big plantation near Warner to Judge Collins and has moved his family to Pine Bluff, where they will hence forth reside.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

A license permitting c. ". Jones and Marin Graham, of Dexter, to marry, was returned to- County Clerk F. B. Flanders. endorsed as follows: Returned without mar riage, as the lady in license declined to the same
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Miss Jennie Rodgers, formerly mil- finer for Blum's Dry Goods Empor- ium, left today for Hot Springs. After recuperating her health at that resort she will leave for her home at Newark. N. I.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Messrs. chas. Roarlty and Frank Craig, members of the police force. are on duty again, after being con fined to their beds with sickness for the past week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Being a business man you should advertise in q business way. You profit by your business determina- tion to interest others in the busi- ness you do.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mir Charlie Triplett, Jr., who has been attending school in Virginia, will remain at home and attend the High School
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

h Illinois there is law which stlpulates that there be not allowed
 any misleading or nntruthfnl adyer- tasements. Iii that State honesty is
 legal necessity IS well as a virtue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Miss Ida Dreyfns leaves in n few days on m extended trip through the North and East.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

MT. Richard Davies returned this morning from visit to his home In Virginia, where he spent Christmas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mr. A. Lyons, formerly shoe dealer at this place, came down from Little Rock yesterday and is stop ping at the Arlington hotel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Miss Gordon. of Nashville, Tenn, and Miss Ward, of Newport, Ark. arrived in the city this morning on a visit to Mrs. Monroe Perdue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mrs. J. R. Westbrook returned yes terday from two months visit to relatives in North Carolina.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Miss Emma Werling passed through the city yesterday en route to War ren from Tyler, Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Imperial Lodge No. 94 K of P. will work the rank of knight tonight in very elaborate form in their castle hall over the Citizens bank. liter wards they will have public in- stallation of officers. followed by a banquet in the Withers building.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mir. John Womble, dealer in mu- sical instruments, of Little Rock, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07
OLA 5Go1 The iao- H '''i;is'' :i :;iis''GszHzzzz@s1 Sss5s, 's;iE

Mrs. Lee summerfell (nee Miss Mamie Meyer). formerly of this city, will arrive from Little Rock Sunday to visit relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Just try u 10c. box Of Casearets the finest liver and bowel regulator ever made. 12-30 cod If.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Be sure to call on me if you want the best for your fruit cakes.
 dtf JoE c. MEYER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

T you want your children handled with care go to RAGLAND, the Barber, Hotel Trulock block. 133t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Josie, the little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. ". Withers, has recover ed from her recent illness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

MT. Joe Paulette has recovered from his recent Illness and is at his post with the Dilley Foundry again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mir. Ed Saunders left tbis morning for Douglas to visit the family oi Mrs. Douglas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mrs. Bussey and sister, Miss Ham,
 NQck, of Monticello, are visiting Mrs. tellums, on South Give street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

MT. ]. A. Bain and ]. NJ. Reynolds, of Redfield, are visitors to the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Former Governor James P. Eagle, apf Little Rock, is distinguished visitor today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Judge Collins, of Lincoln county is n visitor to the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Hoods Pills are easy to take. easy to operate. Cure indigestion, bil- iousness. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

MT. Chas. c. Wright, an insurance man of Little Rock, is in the city to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Fresh Lobsters, hard shell Crabs and large plant oysters at Joe c. ! Meyers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Eascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and bowels. Never sicken. weaken or gripe. l2-30eodtf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Rheumatism is due to tactic acid in the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla neutralizes the acid and completely cures the aches and pains of rheuma- tism. Be sure to get Hoods Sarsa- parilla.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

New Caulflower, Green Peas, Fresh Tomatoes and all kinds of Spring vegetables at Joe c. Meyers
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mr. Nose Solmson is now connect ca with the clothing house Of Kastor X Bluthenthal, as salesman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Dr N. E. Murphy, of eummins, is visiting in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mr. E. L. Viekars, of Fort Smith, is n guest Of the Arlington
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

MT. ". k. Kirby, of Warmer, is a guest of the Truloct today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

MT Samuel Thompson, a citizen oi Brinkley, is a visitor in this city to. day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Messrs. II. k. Lucas and T. II. Hodges. of Star City, are visitors to this city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

MT. Horace G. AIlis left this morn. ing for Little Rock, alter hviei business visit in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

faw ERET is what has given Hoods aSh Sarsaparilla the largest sales in the world and enables it to accomplish thousands of wonderful CURES.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mr. LeoKastor returned yesterday from Il brief business visit to Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mir. William Collins came in from Tyro yesterday and is calling on r inc Bluff merchants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

When bilious or costlye, eat a Gas earet, candy eathartic, cure guaran- teed, l0c. 25c. 12-30 eodtf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Afr. H. (. Daniels, the insuranc, man of Little Rock, is in he city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mr. Creed Taylor and wife, of Douglas, are guests of the Arlington hotel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Ring up phone No. 306 when in need of any kind ofwood. l5ti
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Stove-wood delivered in any quan- tity by +. w. Wesche. , dti
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mir. Steve Galligan is a visitor to the city today,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Wesche handles stove-wood of al kinds. 15 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mrs. A. R. Sherrill came in on tht morning Cotton Belt train.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mr. John W. Garretts, of Memphis, is In the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07
CITY ITEMS.

-----------
 Col. J. ". Corcoran is in the city. Mir. Steve Galligan is a visitor to the city today.
 Wesche handles stove-wood of all kinds. } dtf Mir. M. A. Hudson is n visitor to the city today.
 Mr. John ". Garretts, of Memphis, is in the city.
 Mrs. A. R. SherrilI came in on the morning Cotton Belt train. Stove wood delivered in any quan- tity by F. w. Wesche. l , dti Afr. H. C. Daniels, the insurance man of Little Rock, is in he city. Ring up phone No. 306 when in need of any kind ofwood. l5ti Judge Collins, of Lincoln county, is n visitor to the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Col. J. ". Corcoran is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Mir. Nj. A. Hudson is visitor to the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-07

Annual Sales over {. 1000, GOO Boxee
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-27
To Equip Cuban In urgentS.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-Mr. Stew
art of Nevada, Introduced Il resolu-
tion in the s9n ate to-day directing the
secretary of war to furnish
the senate as soon as posi-
BILE with estimates as to the amount of
money Leces=ary to equip the Cuban
insurgents completely with guns and
ammunition in order to enable them to
drive the Spaniards from the island
After brief discussion by Allison,
Hale, and others, the resolution was
referred to the military committee
The belief is gaining ground here
that the administration will use the
Cabans already on the island to the
utmost extent compatible with our own
interests, and il is likely that the gov
ernment will arm aud equip many
thousands of Cubans who have been
waiting only for guns and ammunition
before going 10 war.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-27
THE ETERROR
TERRIFIES.
The Formidable Monitor Captures a
Blockade Runner.-The Vessels
CaDtain Wanted TO Commit Suicide.

The Formidable Monitor Captures a
Blockade Runner.-The Vessels
Captain Wanted TO Commit Suicide.
KEY WEST, April 27.-The mon
itor Terror last night cap
tured the Spanish coaster Bolivar.
The BOLIVAR had twenty-six X passengers,
cargo of bananas, and $40, 900 in
specie. She was travelling coastwise,
and as she was trying to break through
the blockade that Admiral Sampson
has established solid shot was sent
across her bows by the monitor. The
Bolivar promptly stopped, and prize
crew was put aboard.
The passengers on the Spanish vessel
were greatly frightened, and begged
tn at mercy be shown them. The cap
tain and crew were disarmed. By
agreement then sll the passengers and
crew except the captain and chief
engineer were landed near Csrdenas.
Carpenter Martin and five men, COM
posing the prize crew, brought the
vessel into Key West The Captain
of the Bolivar cried all night and beg
ged Martin to kill him. He tried every
means to get hold of a revolver, saying
that be preferred death to going into
Key West captive The Bolivar was
bond from Port Limon to Havana.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-27
The Paris Not Captured Yet.

LONDON, April 27.-Confidantial in
form alton furnished regarding the Sc
cret Instructions that were given to
Capt. Watkins of the steamship Paris
shows that the Paris will in all prob
ability reach her destination safely in
due time. No anxiety mead be felt if the
steamer does not arrive in New York
on Friday, on which day she would
be due uuder ordinary ciscumstan-
ces. 1t is obviously indiscreet to give
any further hint of the intended move
ments of the Paris. In the meantime it
is known that she nea ly es capped the
first trap the Spa. iards laid for her.
The principal warship assigned to
catch the big liner was the formidable
CT iser Emperador Carlos V.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-27
The tOOte Has Narrow Escape.

KEY WEST, Fa., April 27.-It was
the torpedo boat Foote, not the Cush-
ing as first reported, that was fred on
by the Spanish warships yesterday off
the port of Cal denas. The Foote ran
il close to shore on a scoutir G tour, but
was sighted'by fleet of three gunboa' s
and torpedo boat belonging to the
Spaniards. They opened fire
on her sending one shot
just over the little vessel. The
Foote, having only small guns, with
drew, without having sustained any
injury. This is the second escape of
the FOote within five days.