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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20

Bluff City Lumber Co. manufactur- CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes. doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20
Elephant vs. Sparrow.

A pugnacious sparrow the other day flew into the elephant house in the Central Park menagerie, New York, and began picking up the crumbs from the table of the elephant then inside. The mammoth and midget apparently did not see each other for some time, until the former, in shifting his posi- ton, nearly placed his ponderous foot on the latter. The fighting little speck of fuss and feathers evidently accepted his thoughtless act as a challenge to battle, and at once flew in the ele- plants face. The great beast looked astonished, and, sending a small cy clone through his trunk, raised such a cloud of hay and dust that the bird was lost sight of.
 When the air was cleared, the biped was seen on the quadruped's back. A shake of the elephants loosely fitting, tough, though sensitive hide, frighten- ed the little fellow, who hopped to the floor and looked into the face of his antagonist.
 Thus they stood as though trying to recover breath for a few seconds, when the elephant reached out his trunk towards the sparrow. The bird with outstretched wings and ruff1ed feathers, threw himself with full force at the end of the threatening proboscis. Then came a gentle blast of air from the elephants lungs, and the sparrow was blown against the wall of the house. The little fellow, without even so much as parting look at his huge antago- mist, mounted to the open window and disappeared.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20
THE PEPPER~Box TRICK.

into your left hand. Put on the lid and push up the telescope bottom quickly. and passing the box to the right hand, rattle it, and ask where the money shall fly to. Have a cup at hand (near the left), and as a feint, say Here it is!" at the same time letting the money fall into the cup. Presto! Fly!" It is now again in the box. and by rattle it appears so. Remember all the while to hold the money fast in the cup, to pre- vent detection. Presto! Fly again!" It is now down Willy's throat-is it not so? Place the cup to his ear; out it fallsi Is it the same quarter? To be sure it is; there's the mark! This com pletes the pepper-box trick; but the routine indicated for its performance can be easily varied by any adept at legerdemain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20
Amazing Knowledge.

Take hard boiled egg and place 1t on the edge of a plate, holding the tip of the pointing finger lightly on the oth- or end to keep 1t in position. Having first wound a light string around the body of the egg. quick spinning mo- tion can be obtained by pulling the string quickly. The egg will be seen spinning for some time within the plate. There is also another method of standing an egg on end and making a new Columbus discovery.
 Instead of making the egg spin on the plate one can also chase it around the room, like a top, by using a whip of we'll twisted cord. AS the egg will nec- essarily strike in some corner or crack while spinning, one may use an arti- ficial egg instead, such a one as is used for darning stockings. This "unbreak- able" egg can be spun with all zest around the floor as long as the impell- ing force keeps up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20
THE pgppsk-Box TRICK.
An interesting and Amusing Trick Easily
 Performed.


 Performed.
 Procure a common pepper-box, and get tinman to unsolder the bottom, and then fasten on to 1t a tube of tin that will just fit the inside of the box, like telescope. At the bottom side of this tube slit must be cut that will let quarter slip through. In the lid of the box duplicate top is to be fas- tened, leaving inside a piece of tin, that will rattle when shaken. Now for the trick. Take the box in the left hand, ask one of the company for a quarter, and to mark 1t that it may be identified. With the right hand draw off the lid, and request that the money be put into the box. It will of course slip through
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20

B bonds for the benefit Of the six teenth section fund, amounting to $78,24O. Under the compromise settlement with the United States, the State received bonds and cou- pons amounting to $1, ,505, 16O after the payment of $34, ,172 accrued in- terest. The State now owes the general government only $l60, 0OO.-. Texarkanian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20
A Word
 Before Buying

1t has never before beeu oH pleasure to offer you suchia thoroughly com plete and elaborate display of goods for the Xmas trade as we are now placing at your disposal. You will indeed be pleasantly sur prised to see the many beautiful and useful things we have purceased for you. Of course, right now you are all interested in gift things" wondering what you can get for this one. and that one, what kind of a present will be suitable to each; figuring to keep the expenditures down to the size of your purse We have, in buying, talked into consideration all these points, have kept in mind tie size of everybody's poeketbook. We therefore feel sure from our line of Christmas goods all can be satisfied: Some people have hesitancy about putting us to the trouble of showing goods unless they intend at the time to purchase. We do not want anyone to feel that way when visiting our store. We invite you one and all to come and cause us all the work possible, whether you intend to buy or not, that is what we are here for. We assure you that you vii always be given prompt and courteous atten- tion at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20

Secretary of State Hull, in his bi-
 ennlal report filed with Gov. Jones, gives the debt of the State as fol lows: Outstanding bonds, including principal and interest, el,565, ,osO; outstanding state scrip, $375, 265; notes due the sinking fund, $l05. 5.022, Total outstanding indebtedness, e. O45, ,867. Of the foregoing amount the common school fund owns s46S, 885; the sixteenth section owns 3656, ,45O, and the Arkansas State University owns $86, ,97O; a total oI 31. 316, 3O5; leaving balance due to private parties of $883, b62. Since the organization of the present Debt Board in January, 1897, 1t has pur- obased 6l 6 per cent funding bonds
 and paid therefor $1b4, 65O. The Common School Board also bought
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20
Tn our Christmas edition of las

In our Christmas edition Of last Sunday we published very sensible and practical article from Mir. Fred Fox on the s'Lack of Business Or ganization" in this city. MT. Foxs communication was timely and ap- peals to every citizen who holds the welfare of the city at heart. Pine Bluff for years has possessed no sort of business organization. What has been lost to the city in consequence of it will never be known. Mir. Fox asserts in his article that Pine Bluff is being discriminated against in the matter of freight rates, but as a result of the lack of business organ lzation the extent, if any, Of these discriminations is unknown. This is a question that concerns Fine Bluffs interests vitally, and should be investigated. AS further re suit of our Hack of Business Or ganization," Pine Bluff is making no industrial advancement whatev- CT. There has been no manufactur- ing enterprise added to the city in the past year or more, and there IS at present no talk of any. In the meantime one has but to read the Manufacturers Record or the Chat tanooga Tradesman to learn of the industrial advancement of other Southern cities. Georgla and North and South Carolina are building up with Cotton Mills and Alabama with iroa furnaces. Louis jana is building up with sugar mills and Texas is being developed along all lines. The only two Southern States at present making no materi- al progress in industrial develop ment are Arkansas and Mississippi. The latter State appears perfectly dormant, while Arkansas is building one railroad-the Choctaw. This is not as it should be. Arkansas pos sesses as many native resources as any State :n the Union. The reason neither Pine Bluff nor the State is advancing as rapidly as it should is due to the lack of business organiza- tion and encouragement of manu- featuring enterprises. There needs to be both municipal and State or panization. There needs to be a general awakening along both lines. AS long as Pine Bluff or the State lay dormant, seemingly content with their lot, depending alone upon 4.cent cotton, with no organized eff fort at progressive and industrial development, that long will her en, terprises flag and the bounteous hand of prosperity withhold it's cor nucopia of plenty from our people. The situation demands heroic and energetic action, and we hope MT. Fox's communication will arouse the people to their needs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE;

Entered at the Post-ofiiee at Pine Bluff. Ark ,assecond-classm mail matter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20

NxTANTED-Partner with s2,009 or s2, 500 in w paying manufacturing business Address Nj, E. L., this office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20
Bringing Two Separate Coins Together.

Bringing Two Separate Coins Together.
 Take two cents, which must be care fully placed in each hand, as thus: The right hand with the coin on the fourth and little finger. as in the illustration. Then, place at a short distance from each other. both hands open on the ta. ble, the left palm being level with the fingers of the right. By now suddenly
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20
AN TO CIRCULATION.

The Lally GRAPHIC has nearly double the circulation of any other tPine biuH oally newspaper. and the Daily and Seml-Weekiy GRAPHIC have combined circulation larger than that of any other Pine BluH daiiY UT eekly newspaper advertisements accept ed on this guarantee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-20

turning the hands over, the cent from the right hand will fly, without being perceived, into the palm of the left. and make the transit appear most unac- countable to the bewildered eyes of the spectators. By placing the audience in front. and not at the side of the exhib- itor, this Illusion. if neatly performed, can never be detected.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
GarwOOd's Sarsaparilla-fOr the blood
guaranteed to cure. A. B. RAINS.
Actions Sneak Louder IMAM Looks.

Around nearly every town will be
found some young men who spend
their time from one years end to the
other on the lookout for a soft place.
They have the swell-head too bad to
go TO work at anything that will soil
their cuffs orraise a sweat and no one
has confidence enough in their will
ingness to work to trust them in posi-
tions of responsibility. On the other
hand we see young men start out by
taking any kind of work that comes
along. Ii they fail to find positions
in store or office they go to the
farms or shops. In a short time
these young men are found occupy
ing the best places to be found. A
willingness to do an honest days
work at any kind of labor is a better
recommendation to young man in
the eyes of business men than all
the high collars and tight fitting
pants he can ever interchangeable
Banner. -
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
RELIGIOUS NEWS.

The union service will be held at
the First Presbyterian Church next
Sunday night.
Presiding Elder PEBBLES and Rev.
Joe r tmsey began a series of meet
ings at the Methodist church at
M0oresville last Sunday. lua
The Ladies' Union Prayer-meet-
ing will meet Friday afternoon at
o'clock with Mrs. Annie White.
Subject, 10Th chapter of Mark. Lead
er, Mrs. Annie White.
The union services were held in
the First Cumberland Presbyteria n
Church last Sunday night, and Rev
F. B. Webb preached an int resting
sermon to fairly good sized audi
ence.
There will be no service. except
Sunday school, at the First Method
ist Church next Sunday, aud no
prayer-meeting Wednesday night.
DR.. Kelley is in Atlanta, taking his
summer vacation.
The Episcopal clergy of Middle
Tennessee will meet in convention
at the Episcopal Church in Pulaski
Tuesday, July rs, and continue in
session three days. Bishop Gaiior
will preside. The public is invited
to attend.
A clergyman preached a rather
long sermon IRON the text, Thou
art weighed in the balance and
found wanting" After the congre-
cation had listened about an hour
some began to get weary and Went
out; others soon followed, greatly to
the annoyance of the minister. An
other person started, whereupon the
parson stopped his sermon and said,
That Is right, gentlemen; as fast rs
you are weighed pass Out!" He con-
tinued his sermon some time after
that, but no one disturbed him by
leaving.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
From Indrs W. G. Caldmeli.

at affords me great pleasure to
bear testimony to the excellent
legal attachments and high personal
character of Mr.. sam Holding. His
presentation of cases before our
court has been creditable in high
degree TO himself and his clients
alike. One possessed of his industry
and uprightness of character, legal
attachments and ability, can but be
an ornament to our profession and
Of great usefulness in any sphere of
life and service" .g 5.....
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22

II have known Mr.. Sam Holding
for number of years, and it gives
me pleasure to testify to his high
standingy personally and profes-
sionally. 1 have had the pleasure
of examining several briefs pre-
pared by him in cases of Importance,
and l have been very favOrably i'm.
pressed with the breadth ana extent
of his legal attachments and his
sound discriminating judgment. I
know of no man of his age who is
more promising and capable"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
PNEUMONIA AT CAMP MERRITT.
Cbe Daunp Cool Climate Is Hard on
t Our Boys.
CAMP MERRITT,


CAMP MERRITT,
July IL, 1898.
M Deer Mama :-Sister' long sweet
letter WINS received to-day. 1t was full
efnews For me, and l enjoyed every
word OF it. have just finished clean
ing Dp my kitchen after the evening
meal and ann now free until 10 O'Clock,
when lights must be put out, O.
The mist has been so thick since two
O'Clock that one can scarcely see fifty
feet in front of him. The dense mist
and the stormy wind in addition makes
it disagreeable for us Tennessee boys.
We had two deaths in he regiment
yesterday from pneumonia, with sew
eral new developed cases, and many on
the verge of pneumonia. | would not
live in San Francisco for anything,
though they say this is the worst part
of the year. am now in big tent and
there Is continual coughing, My feet
are cold all the time, though | have on
good heavy shoes and socks. We do
all we can to prevent pneumonia, for 1t
seems 10 mean death to us Tennessee
boys 'Tis only in San Francisco the
climate is SO. Even across the Bay they
say the climate is as different from
San Francisco as that of Tennessee is
different from that of Montana.
Yes, Sister, | saw many beautiful and
wonderful things along the road, and
know you could write book on the
sights should you take the trip But
you know l am poor hand at descrip.
iions Of scenery, etc. The streams,
mountains covered with trees or snow,
the rocks, pines, deserts, and people
would afford you many topics for writ
ing. The big ocean waves, streams,
sea birds, fish, etc, here, would interest
YOU q, eatly. Several of the boys cap.
tUrea star.fish at the ferry-landing when
we arrived here. Write me long let
tiers often.
You don't know, mama, how home
sick got over that part of sisters let
ter where she gave me a pen picture Of
the family | could see Burt and Met
IN the hammock, papa asleep on the
lounge, mama sewing on the porch /;
one boy in the swing, another playing
with the new dog, "MajoT Albert Blu
ford Bayless." What would / give to
see the picture in reality? But alas!
That is denied me.
? Many home has vacant chair to-
night, many a mother waits with an
aching heart for the return of her boy.
Some will wait in vain, some chairs
win always be vacant. SQme haze al
READY Oe6u lieu WITH crepe LOT Ile
brave boys who fell in Cuba
Don't be uneasy about me. Ihope to
return home safe and sound; better and
wiser for my hard experiences. If
am killed, l shall die a noble death
lighting for my country and humanity
A lady in the Red Cross tent is play
ing sacred song, the first I've heard in
long time. 1t sounds very sweet and
comforting.
With love for all, wish for many
happy returns of papa's S0th birthday
would that he could live 50 years long.
err, am, your loving son,
ERIE e. TAYLOR
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
NOTICE THE REDUCTION

On thsse special Cash Prices for July:
Beds, hard wood dark finish from $l.a0
tO-$l.IB, 3t
New style beds, light finish, from $425 to
075
BnreaUs- Plate Glass, light or dark finish,
eFom 1915 to $500.
} SMALL tables, from $500 to $3.50, with
drawer. I.75.)
Kitchen Tables, from S2.75 to 500. 2.
Extension Dining Tables solid cherry, 9
feet, $3.50.
Extension Dining Tables, solid cherry, 8
feet, $40,
Washsta nds from 500 to $l.5O, with draw
or SL.L5.E
Cupboard Safes, hard oil finish, 4 wire
doors, from $1,000 to $500
Walnu5 Chairs, from $2.75 to $500.
All made here at our factory.
FRANK II. SMITH, '
u Ninth and Garden streets.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
From Judge e. d. Patterson.

From Judge Z. ID. Patterson.
mo lawyer who has been opposing
counsel in case In which he was
an attorney, will ever question
either Holdings zeal or his ability.
In his practice in the Circuit
Court during the time l occupied
the bench, l was always impressed
with the clearness. and force of his
arguments, and was very often in
debted to him for new light thrown
on the legal questions involved.
So far as my acquaintance eX-
tends, there are few lawyers of his
age in the State, who are his equals
in professional ability.
Being man of fine legal attain
ments, a hard student, Industrious,
painstakiDg, conscientious, with the
courage to discharge bis duty under
all circumstances, and in addition
to all these, having that politeness
and courtesy which insures a
patient hearing to the humblest
citizen, he has in my judgment the
qualities which would make him an
ideal Circuit Judge.
Knowing Mr. Holding as 1 do, I
can cheerfully and earnestly recon.
mend him to the people of this Cir
cult as in every way worthy of their
confidence and support.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
Personals Cnlled From ExOhanges.

Hon. Sam Holding, Democratic
nominee for Circuit Judge, is in the
county this week GUILTY. sting the &C
quaintance of voters. Pulaski Clti-
zen.
Miss Leila Holman, an attractive
young lady of Columbia, is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Anna Jones, on De-
pot street.-Lewisburg Sentinel.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Gray, Jr.,
aud little daughter, Miss Reba Will
son Gray, left this morning for
"Summerside,r their country home
in Maury Countrywide
Banner.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
HON. SAN HOLDING.
The Supreme Court, the Chancellor of
This District, the Circuit Judge,
Aud the Columbia Bar, Give Him an
Endorsement of Which Any Man
Might Be Proud.

Hon. Sam Holding is the Demo-
cratic nominee for Circuit Judge of
the 9th Judicial Circuit. 1t is with
pride and pleasure that his friends
submit to the voters the following
testimonials as to his ability, legal
attalnments and qualifications for
the office. In letters recently writ
ten to Mr.. Holdings friends, the
Judges of the Supreme Court speak
of him as follows:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
From Chancellor A. j. Alternately

"Mr. Holding has always been a
close student of the law, and in the
argument of cases before me he has
always shown such familiarity with
the facts and the law, and such a
nice discrimination between analo
gous cases in apparent conflict, as
to convince me of his ability as y
lawyer and his fitness to occupy a
judicial position. In my opinion he
possesses in an eminent degree the
industry, learning and other quail
tiles necessary to make a good
judge"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DENOUNCED
Robert Fosters Friends Testify to His
Competency and Character.

Robert Fosters Friends Testify to His
Competency and Character.
EDITOR HERALD:--Tbere is rum
or now being circulated that Robert
Foster, candidate for Register, is
disslpated man. Now we, the under
signed, have known Robert Foster
all of his life, and we emphatica lily
deny the rumor, and pronounce it
untrue. furthermore, we testify that
he is thoroughly competent to fill
the position he is now asking for.
Very Respectfully,
Geo. P, Webster, H.
s. Frierson, J. w. Frierson, G. d.
Frierson, S. l.. Walters, H. P. Web
ster A. b, Webster, F. j. Webster,
Esq, r. G. Gordon, f, j. English,
j. A. Massey, e.. l.. Beard, f. f..
Buckner, j. G. Sowell, Lloyd Cecil,
JAS. F. Fleming, Phil Dawson,
jul % 2t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
Geo. Z. McKennOn Elected Register.

The County Court OF this County
met in called session last Monday
for the special purpose of electing a
Register, to succeed the late w. r.
McKennon. The two candidates be-
fore the Court were Geo. +. Nc
KennOn, son of the late Register,
and John Carr of the 2lst district.
The vote stood % to % infavor of
Mr.. Mex ennon. No other business
Vas transacted by the Court.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
The Racket.
MELANGE.

Nonsense and News, Odds and Ends,
Wise and Otherwise.
An exchange thus speaks Of the
dear girls: yea, verify, verify, girls
are OF few days and full of mischief,
and whoever Is deceived thereby is
not wise. When the fair one cheweth
gum hastily and starnpeth her pretty
foot with much vigor then beware.
She cOmeth forth in the evening
with a low neck and short sleeves,
but in the morning she lieth in bed
while the mother bustleth. She
eateth all winter OF the young mans
oysters and partaketh with glee OF
sleigh. rides; but when the gentle
springtime cometh, she winks the
other eye and goeth with new
beau" -,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
GarwOOd's SarsaparlIla-1or the blood
guaranteed to cure. A. B. RAINS.
Hoosier Wheat Drills.

New Press Drill with Disc openers.
Steel frame Disc Drill mounted on
high wheels. Steel frame Drill
mounted on high wheels with runner
openers. Drills to suit your farm.
Single Disc will not choke up, and
are lighter draft than double. See
If SATTERFIELN & DODsON.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
From Judge w. X. MoAlister.

II know that Hon. Sam Holding
is held in very high esteem by the
members of the Supreme Court, be.
fore whom he has practiced his pro-
fession for some years. l regard
him as a lawyer of very superior
ability; his mind is eminently Judi
cial and well poised, while his legal
attainments and professional stand
ing are flrst-class.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
Columbia Mini & Elevator ca

In the market 800 days in the year
will buy your wheat, one bushel
or one million bushels; for delivery
at any railroad station or at eIeva-
tor, and always pay top Of the mar
ket. Both Citizens and Bell phones,
No. 60. See as before selling. If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-22
To Wheat GroWers,

/ am in the market to pay the
highest cash price for your crop,
large or small, at any railroad sta
ton in Maury County. Have both
the Citizens and Bell Telephone.
Call me over either.
nI s. b. NICHOLS,
If Carriers Greek, Tenn.