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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
HELPS THE PLUMBER.
The House Rat Eats Quantities of Lead
Pipe and Creates Sewer Gas.


Pipe and Creates Sewer Gas.
One of the most persistent and de-
structive assistants the plumber has is
the house rat A rat can eat out plumb
ing as fast as an average honest man
can pay for it. TO a rat greasy lead
pipe is a toothsome moroccan. When a
hungry rat forsakes the barn and finds
his way into the cellar of house and
thence up through the walls to the
space between the floors, the first thing
he tackles is the grease on. the outside
of lead waste pipe. If he finds other
food shortly thereafter, he spares the
pipe, otherwise he eats the pipe and the
water escapes through to the ceiling
below and ruins the plaster The plumb
.er is sent for and repairs the leak, but
he doesn't tell what caused it.
Once upon a time rat was "hoist
by his own petard, so to speak. He
got into house and found his way to a
lead pipe, on which he tried his teeth.
1t was pleasant chewing and put fine
edge on his teeth. SO he continued. Soon
he had eaten large hole in the pipe
and stream of scalding water poured
forth. Before he could escape he had
been scalded to death, to say nothing of
being drowned But he had the satisfae-
tion of knowing that he had ruined a
fine ceiling and that the carpet under
meath it had been soaked full of limo-
water. There is no great loss without
some small gain.
Just to show what they could do
some rats once alto so feet of lead pipe
under bathroom and over the kitchen
of big hotel in this city. The floor of
the bathroom was marble and under it
was a fireproof floor made of iron beams
and hollow files. The pipes We're laid
in the space between the floor and the
girders. Rats were attracted thereto by
the odors from the kitchen. They met
the lead pipes. When their appetites
were satisfied, the space was filled with
lead dust.
Rats like to eat drain pipes from
kitchen sinks because they are lined
with grease. The only way to keep
them away is to pack the pipes with
mineral wool. Mineral wool is a sub
cbdI1J6 tndQG III 1uIleCc e4ttS
which jet of air has been forced while
it cooled. The mineral wool gets in.o
the eyes of the rats and drives them
away. Modern plumbers discourage rats
by laying iron instead of lead pipes.
Rats, strange to say, are great breed
ers of sewer gas. They gather up bones
and scraps of meat about the kitchen
yard and carry them up into the rates
between floors and ceilings The pres
enee Of this plumber is sooner or later
discovered by the odor, and the plumber
is sent for to discover whence the sewer
gas comes. 1t is not always we'll to tell
the housekeeper the truth.
Thus it is the humble brown house
rat helps his friend the plumber earn
an honest livelihood, and the plumbof
thanks him in his own gentle way
Kansas City Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
students Franks.

In The. National Magazine w. H.
Leavitt tells some amusing stories Of
the pranks of American art students in
Paris. Once the students in one atelier
hazed a newcomer by taking all his
money, putting him into cab and CIV
ing the driver instructions where to
take him. When the cab halted, the
penniless student alighted and stood on
the curb. "Will you be so good as TO
light a match?' said the student 81
dropped napoleon in the cab and can't
find it. Whereupon the driver whip
ped up and was away il a hurry.
A new student from Algiers amused
the studio for awhile by initiating the
sounds of verious wild beasts and birds.
Then the tickle fellows tired Of it. So
one day, having prepared big box
with breathing holes in it. they put the
mimic in it and kept him there three
days, at the end of which time he per-
formed only by request.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
BEAUTIFUL MAGIC LAKE.
The Present Which an Earthquake Made
to Tennessee.

Reelfoot lake, which lies mostly in
Obion county and partly in Lake, is the
largest sheet of water in Tennessee, it
being 40 miles in length and from 8 to
in width.
This lake, which evokes rapturous
comments from even the most indiffer-
ent observer, was formed in few min
utes by an earthquake, which, accord
ing to the best authorities, occurred be-
tween and 8 O'Clock on Saturday
morning, Nov. 10, 1911. There were
two terrific shocks about 30 minutes
apart and many lighter ones between
and after The earth rocked violently,
deafening noise like thunder struck
terror to the ear, the atmosphere was
heavily laden with something like
smoke and vivid and almost constant
flashes of lightning illuminated the sur
rounding country, and in less time than
it takes to write it thousands of acres
of Lar bad sunk far below the level of
the ,hty Mississippi.
Father of Waters rushed into
tt sunken country, and the suction
SO great that for three hours the
er ran up stream, and RATS and boats
Glow the lake were torn from their
mornings and went whirling into the
seething, maddening vortex. AS soon
as the newly formed lake was filled the
river went majestically ON its usual
course, leaving to Tennessee one of the
finest fishing resorts in the country
which is annually the Mecca of thou
sands of sportsmen. Cincinnati Com
mereial Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
In His Line.

Miles, see your friend Hawkins has
another SELLING out at cost" sign
tackled up on the front of his store.
Giles-Yes. Do you know, l think
Hawkins missed his vocation. He should
have been a political campaign manager.
Miles-Why SO?
Giles-He is continually mailing lies
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
The Only Thing to say.

"There,' said the lady, pointing to
the wood pile, "how does that strike
your
MADAM. responded Mr.. Perry Pa
tettic, II never saw the like. Indian
aposis JougaeL
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11

-. -sss--~s Znse G.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15
DREW PISTOLS IN COURT.
A Judge aud . Lawyer Pull Guns %
Eaoh Othsr A. ~. InnI.


A Judge aud . Lawyer Pull Gau. 90
Zach Other At NJ. Loaf.
st. Louis, Dec. li.-In the FIRST die
trict police court here yesterday Juag,
Thomas II. Peabody on the bench. sal
with his revolver IN mis- hand, while Az
torney j. D. Storts, with Drawn weap
on, denounced the Judge In unmoasureo
terms because % q decision he declared
unfair TO his clients.
The attorney was defending four wo
men charged with being questionable,
characters and the judge declined &c
continue their cases Tor more than on,
day. This angereG 'tort, who drew
his revolver and launched into lurid do.
nunciAtion Of the judge. The Judge
drew his revolver ana called for officer,
70 throw the attorney out The officers
responded, and after a battle, during
which furniture was demolished. the
lawyer was placed behind the blrs Tn,
uiai was then taken up ana the women
fnod heavily.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15
CONGRESSMAN BAILEY.

lie Questions the Right of General
wheeler Co Hold Two Job.
Washington, Dec. il-Rspresentatiye
Bailey OF Texas has decided TO raise the
question OF the right OF Major General
Wheeler to participate in the proceed.
ings OF the house should he attempt 70
exercise the privilege Of member he
will also raise the question as against
either Of three other members Of thf
house who entered the service ~ the
United States during the war with
Spain, Messrs. Robbins, Republican, Of
Pennsylvania Colson, Republican, Ken.
lucky, and Campbell, Democrat. mi
nois None OF these members of the
house who entered the military servios
has participated in the proceedings sincs
the session convened, either 60 intro.
duoe bills or vote upon roll cali. ut
last Saturday night General wnee.eI
attended Democratic caucus. As nom
but Democratic members Of congrcS
are members Of the DemocrAiic caucns
Mr. Bailey says this raises tbs prssump
tion that General Whselsr ooalemplEte,
resuming his seat In the house.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15
80 HftN - - 800"
AMERICAN WARSHlPs
ORDERED TO HAVANA.
They 90 10 he Ready 10 suPPr'" As,
UpFlsinE Upoa the Part Of the
People There.

Washington, Dec. H. The Brooklyn.
Texas, CasGine and RssOluis have bsen
ordered 70 Havana
While there is not the faintest desire
60 convey threat in the dispatch Of
these wsrships TO Havana, 1t may b.
noted that when they lie within tho
harbor they will hold the town in per.
feet subsection. Its surmised that the
suggestion came from Admiral Samp.
son, who Is now In Havana, as a result
Of the unfortunate eruption Sunday
night At the Hotel Ingleterra AZ any
rate the event brought the authorities
20 sudden realization Of the exact stats
Of affairs in Havana and the immediate
danger Of another such outbreak, which
perhaps might run into the proportions
OF a riot aud cost many iRnocsnt lives.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15

Boston, Dec l4--Returns from the
city election are vcry slow coming in
owing chiefly TO the unusual number Of
candidates. From figures nj hand IL
looks like the Democrats have elected
the street commissioners, both member.
OF the board Of apportionment, a ma.
jority OF the board OF aldermen and
most OF the school committee. Boston
has given a majority for the Republic.
an candidates for governor three year
ln succession.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15
a Woman sneak Inlet

Carthage, Mo-, Dec. IA woman
sneak thief victimized several per.ons
various stores hare, and is being hunted
by the police. One OF the victims wa,
Miss Hanson who, while purchasing al
one Of the dry goods storcs, laid down
her pocket book, containing upward Of
goo She saw the sneak thief watching
her, aud as soon as she missed her money
she made pursuit, but lost sight Of her.
The police are working on Glow.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15
Elrht sallor. I,..cnsd.

Baltimore, Dec. IL The overdue
steamship Maria Rickmors, from Bre.
men has passed Cape Henry aud has on
board eight survivors Of the British
steamship Londonian, which fouudered
At sea. Tho British steamship Voda.
more rescued 20 ,of the crew aud the
above eight makes up the entire crew.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15
HoBsoN, THE HERO.


lions on Hts Return.
Montgomery, Ala, Dec. H-Liept
Hobson spout q portion of Tues
day In Selma where here he was ten.
dered a public reception At the ssAdemy
OF music. Leaving there he arrived IN
Montgomery at $3.50 O'Clock in the
evening. Five thousand citizens were
II the depot TO greet him. The crush
was terrific and all were eager TO zoe
the man Of the hour Accompanied by
the different committees Mr. Hobson
was driven TO the capitol where the leg.
stature was in session, having extended
their hours in his honor. On arrival Oi
the party At the capitol the entire buiid.
ing was thFonged with brilliant ~.
semblage and the reception he received
was regular ovation
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15

Buffalo, Dec. l6.--Soyon Italian snow
shoye.ers were killed aud several injur.
ed on the New YORK Central railroad
near Crittendon They stepped from In
front OF an approaching train on to the
freight track and woro struck by tho
freight engine.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15
IT WAS A FAKE.

Exaggerated R-port. Of the EIpIa.iou
In the Min. Near Pots.n.
Fort Smith, Ark. Dec. Il. The fake
sent ont from Poteau, I T., giving full
account Of the accident in the mine neal
that place, was as deliberate as any ever
porpetated uoon the press The truth
Is ouly two men work in the NINE at
night and they We're the only men
killed Tho damage by tire is OF nc
consequence.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15

Knoxville, Dec. la-ln freight col.
hsion in the yards Of the Atlanta, Knox.
vile and Northern railway hero, En-.
gineer George Wilson was killed and
several OF the crew injured.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-15

San Antonib, Dec. ID. The heaviest
fall OF snow IN 20 years foil in this vi.
entity today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-01

RESOLUTION NO. lG5 - PROPOSED
Amendment No. A resolution and
proposition to amend Subdivision of
Sec. II OF Article VIII, Of the city char
ter. and for the submission OF such pro-
posed amendment TO the qualified VOTERS
OF the city at the mex, general election.
Be IL resolved by the City Council of the
City of Seattle:
That subdivision Of Sec. II of Article
VIII of the City Charter be amended SO
as 10 read as follows:
Subdivision l. Whenever the public in
terest or convenience may require, the
city council is hereby authorized and en-
powered TO order the whole or any part of
the streets lanes, alleys. squares or places
of the City graded or regarded 10 the Off
ciai grade; pianked or replanked. paved
lied, graveled or regraveled. piled or re-
piled. capped or recapped; and To order
sidewalks, sewers. manholes. oulyerts
bulkheads retaining walls water mains
or repaired therein and TO order any or
all work to be done which shall pe neces-
sary to complete the whole or any portion
Of the streets sidewalks. lanes, squares
alleys or places and the City Council may
levy and collect an assessment upon all
lots or parcels OF land benefited by such
improvements TO defray the cost ard ex-
pense thereof, which assessment shall be-
come iirst lien upon all property liable
therefor prior and superior to an other
liens and encumhrances'
And be it further resolved that the fore
going amendment be and the same is here
by submitted TO the qualified voters of the
City OF Seattle for their ratification or re-
lection at the next general election to be
held March Sth. 1885.
Passed the City Council the 4th day Of
January, 1895 and signed by me In open
session I'm Authorization OF its passage
this attn day OF January r,i lss .~
President pro tenn OF the City Council
Filed by me this 9TH day of January. 1885,
WILL II. PARRY
City Comptroller and Ex-Officio City
Clerk.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-01


/ Every such franchise. grant or privilege
stall contain a provision requiring every
person or corporation 10 whom such fran
caise. grant or privilege is given 20 pay
snue TO tie City OF Seattle. such rate per
cent TO be fixed by the City Council AT the
time the franchise is granted as provided
hy Section Twenty-shree "a OF this arti-
street railway shall require said railway to
give TO ard receive transfer tickets from
cross lines. provided. however, that this
section shall not apply TO any franchise 10
sion of any railway other than a street
railway"
And bs il further resolved tina, the fore
going proposed amendment he and
the same is hereby submitted 20 the quail
fed voters OF the City OF Seattle for their
ratification or rejection a, the next general
election 10 be held in the said City OF Sc.
attic, on March S,h. iSS.
Every voter eiecting TO vote at said cleo
ZION in favor OF said proposed amendment
shall vote a ballot containing the words.
Fer a proposed Amendment No. 5
10 the city charter Of the City of Seattle
as proposed by resolution No. lee OF the
CITY Council OF the City Of Seattle. which
said proposed amendment Is f,.at every
grant OF franchise. right or privilege
shall be made subject 10 the payment OF
certain percentage of the gross receipts 10
the City OF Seattle. said percentage TO be
nAed BY the City Council OF the City Of
Seattle. and requiring street railways 10
give and receive transfers from cross
lines
Every voter eIecting 10 vote at said cleo
ton against said proposed amendment
shall vote a ballot containing the words
Against a proposed Amendment No 5
10 the city charter of the City of Seattle
as proposed by resolution No. i56 OF the
city Council of the City OF Seattle, which
said proposed amendment is that every
grant of franchise. right or privilege
shall be made subject 10 the payment of a
certain percentage OF the gross receipts 10
the City of Seattle. said percentage to be
fixed by the City Council Of the City of
Seattle. and requiring street railways to
give and receive transfers from cross
lines"
Passed the City Council the 3rd day OF
January. lsss. and signed by me IN open
session in authorization Of its passage
this 5rd day of January 1s9s.
w. CHAPMAN.
President pro tenn of the City Council.
Filed by me this Srd day OF January, 1885.
WILL. III. PARRY.
City Comptroller and Ex-officio City
Clerk
Date of first publication. January %. 1895
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-01

RESOLUTION NO. t7s - PROPOSED
Amendment No. "A resolution and
proposition TO amend Section OF Article
XVII. of the City Charter. and Tor inc
submission of such proposed amendment
to the qualified voters OF the city at tne
next general election.
BE il resolved by the City Council OF The
City Of Seattle:
That Section OF Article XVII. Of the
City Charter of The city OF Seattle DO
amended so as To read as follows:
sec 2 No officer or employe OF the
city shall receive any compensation Tor
his services az such officer or cmpioye ex-
cept by salary, payable monthly. which.
when not prescribed by this charter. shall
he fixed by the City Council by ordinance.
No such salary or compensation shall DO
increased more than once In two years.
and no increase OF such salary or conpen-
sation shall be made within n period OF
nine months next preceding regular city
election.
And be II further resolved that the fore
going proposed amendment he and tho
Same Is hereby submitted to the qualified
voters of The city OF Seattle for their rai-
fication or rejection al the next general
election 10 be held March sth, lSS
Passed the City Council this 7th day OF
January isss. and signed by me I'm open
session In Authorization of Its passage
this Tth day of January. 1885.
President PRO tenn of the city Council.
Filed by me this 7th day OF January, ises.
WILL II. PARRY.
city Comptroller and Ex-on!eio city
Clerk.
Date az first publication. January q: ls9S:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-01

CITY NOTICES.
TIE CTTY o. sEATrIE-I,nr..r rne,

IL CITY OF sEAT~rLE-Deparsme Of
, n.nahc. Ireasnrer's of1c@--city Treas
Notice h hereby given that the assess
Meat roil Of Local Improvement Dsstric,
40. ", Tor the Improvement OF South Ssx-
.rssntn street. In the City Of Seattle frcrn
the provisions OF Ordinance No. as- urc-
wang for said Improvement by grading
, ,ne same and constructing sidewalks
therefor BY tire mode OF .spayment ~
oones. has heretofore been duly certified
20 me fos collection, and the respective
each lot and parcel Of land in said district
Eust DC paid in ten equal annual pay
ments. with interest upon the whole sum
50 charged and levied. or such snsssllr.ents
tneTeof as remain unpaid at the tate Of
ten Der cent per annum, and said interest
must De paid annually. together with The
annual lnstallnents falling due IN saGn
year. Said sum began 20 bear interest
oa me 9th day of February 'sss. and the
nita insfslsrnent Of said assess
ments, and the interest for .ne fifth
year VIII become due or the 18Th DAY os
FEBRUARY. ias6.
Unless payment be made OF said Install
before saa M aa g Of 1Fd nserei, ss On e, 81
same shall become delinquent. and shall
Dear interest at the rate Of ten per cent
pr Pr. an ms until paid. and Il not paid be-
aofe tbs same shall have become deiln-
Qsent penalty Of five per cent shalt be
aided. and the sums delinquent stall be
. ,sss- OF annual tax-roll for the cdrrent
Ear against each lot and parcel OF iani 30
csahqnent. and with the interest collected
g otaer taxes, separate account being
aeps tnereof. and II not paid within the
s ING ilxed for the payment of city taxes.
ssHat DC collected as such taxes are col
tsSted. together with such additional
Shafges or penalties as are authorized TO
ot charged and collected OF other deIin-
IueHt taxes, and each lot or parcel so de-
hila1eEt shall be sold for the amount OF
s.cn assessment. with interest and costs,
az the time and In the manner and ny the
same authority as lands AMI los are sold
Tor city taxes
GEORGE +. MEAcYIAM
city Treasurer of the City OF Seattle.
late or FIRST publication. January 9Th
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-01

voters OF The City OF Seattle fo- their
ratification or rejection at the mex, cpn-
erai election. 10 De Aeld In said City OF
Seattle on sfarcn ssa. lsss
Passed the City Council the eth day ~
January. iSss and signed BY me in s;,en
session in agthensica,ioa Of its pasSas~
TINS s.h day or January IVA
THoS. SAyIN.
President pro tern .: the City Cou0ciy
Filed by me this 4sh day II Jauusry
iSs. WILL. H. FAIRY
City Comptroller and En- ofsicio CITY
Clerk
Date Of arss publication January -. issS.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-01

RESOLUTION NO siS - PROPOSED
Amendment No. 81 resolution and
Article Four ~ th. city Charter Of the
City OF Seattle ana for the submission
o. such proposed amendment 20 me quail
lFed voters q the City OF Seattle at the
next general election
BE 4 resolved ~ the City Ccuaeii OF the
City ~ Seattle.
That Scelian Twenty gs4 az Article -Four
tsl o. tAs C4tF Charter Of the city Of Seat
Tie be awsDsest SO as 20 resd as fellows.
See - Every grant OF franchise.
right Or privilege shall be subject 20 the
risni - the City council at any time there
after - repeal change or Esesi 81 tsie said
grant II tire franchise granted thereby IS
not operated IN accordance Ritn ta@ yEoRi-
sscrs thereof or al ala ard every ordinance
Fafttn Cf f1T rfght 70 Fs.~ elrv -csflEsfil 20 -
repeal, amend or msEisy said ordinance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-01

RESOLUTION NO. ia - PROPOSED
Amendment No. S-A resolution and
proposition TO amend Section | OF Arti-
Gle VIII. OF the city Charter. aud Tor the
submission of such proposed amendment
10 the qualified voters OF the city at the
next general election.
BE il resolved by the City Council OF The
City of Seattle;
That Section ] of Article VIII. Of the
City Charter of The City of Seattle DO
amended 50 "a 10 read as follows:
Section !. There shall be. and Is here
by created a board Of public works. which
shall consist OF three members. tp-wit CD
the city engineer. who shall he chairman
OF the board, and who shall receive sal
airy Of three Thousand dollars per annum.
which shall constitute his compensation
as a member OF said hoard and rs city
Engineer: CD the superintendent OF streets.
sewers and parks. and I'D the supcrintend-
ent of lighting and water works. tn.
superintendent OF streets. sewers ana
parks and the superintendent of lighting
and water works shall receive sncn COM
pensation for their services as members
OF such Beard as the Council shall by
Ordinance provide"
And be II further resolved that the FORE
going proposed amendment be ana the
same Is hereby submitted TO the uualified
voters of The City of Seattle for their rati-
fication or rejection al the next general
election to be held March sth ISIS.
Passed the City Council the 9th day OF
January, issS. and signed by me In open
session In Authorization OF its passage
this 5th day of January. isss.
]. f. CREIGHTON.
President OF the city Council.
Filed by me this 9Th day Of Jananry; iSs'
City Comptroller and Ex-onieio City
Date of first publication. January %. 1885.