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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
ANTIQUE OAK THAT IS OLD.
Beautiful Results With Pieces Buried Un-
 der Chicago 1000 Years Ago.

White oak logs that have been bur jed under the site of Chicago for 7,000 years have just been put to use. Prof. Ossian Guthrie, the Chicago geologlst, who has studied the local strata and helped to unearth the remnants of some of these prehistoric trees, has just come into possession of two toilet brushes made from this aucIe.-i 0aiS. that have surprised the maue4.v,,..= CT of imitation antique" woods - the wonderful color and polish of which the genuine antique oak is cap able. No precious woods that have ever been imported into Chicago are so maryelously beautiful as these specimens with which Prof Guthrie has just been presented.
 Most of these prehistoric logs have been resurrected from the 7l000-year- old graves to be divided up among the museums and universities of the coun- try. Walnut, willow, beech and most of the modern native woods Lave been dug up under these glacial deposits and alluvium of seventy centuries, but the white oak, the same tree evidently that flourishes in the parks to day, has been preserved best of all.
 Some frightful cyclone appears to have bent and laid low tue trees at first The iron fibre is bent and twist ed in nearly all of them ill one partie- ular spot in the trunk, and it is evil dent that this was the cause that first buried the giant forests under the sands and alluyium. Some of these trunks have been followed by Prof Guthrie in the excavations for streets and houses for many feet Que trunk in Sheffield avenue, was unearthed for seventy feet.
 Evidently this forest was the first growth after the glacial period. It lies close to the glacial clay, under the ai- luvial drift, at a general depth of four teen feet The cyclone apparently laid the forest low, and the sand and drift were blown up from the lake and coX- cred it. The water formed an air-tight capsule about the trunk, aud kept 1t from decaying.
 Of late years, however, the surface sewers have drained the water away from the trunks, and the bark and out CT layers of wood have gone to decay. The iron fibre of the inner wood is still intact in most of them, however The wood from which Prof. Guthries 5 souvenirs are made was dug up near the corner of Calumet avenue and Thirty-ninth street, where many of the trunks are being chopped away in sewer eXcavating.
 No imitation antique wood has ever attained the singular beauty of this old oak. It is dark. almost a greenish black, the result of hundreds of years discoloration by the surrounding wa. ter. The polish which it has attained is unlike anything ever seen by wood importers. The fibre of the wood was found almost as tough as fue wire in working it up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
Pussy,s Victory Over an Eagle.

\ tiger cat, belonging to Farmer Hazard, of Hel1ick, Susquehanna county, was stfolling out toward the barn some time ago, carrying in her teeth a piece of meat for her young. < bald eagle, which had been lowering over the farm for week, suddenly de seconded upon her and Whirled her up- ward in rapid vertical flight
 The path ef ascent t0 the eye of q spectator watching the scene, was clearly indicated by loose feathers violently tossed from the point of com bat Tn q brief time the struggling pain came to a standstill in the sky. The eagles wings had dropped now and then. and he had given plain evi- dence of pain and terror, yet not once had his awful grip appeared to relax. At length a descent was begun, with a ranidity which increased every mo- ment, and the two animals struck the ground at the point where they had at first encountered each other but the eagle was dead, and the cat, as soon as she felt terra firma beneath her feet, shot away for the barn, still carrying her bit of meat.
 Investigation showed that the cat had cut the eagles throat and so lacer- ated it's breast that its body was liter ally laid open. After the death in mid air, however, the cat had been too clever to relax her hold and thus fall to the ground, but let her enemy serve a parachute to ease her descent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
The Best Air Temperature.


 The conditions affecting the temper. ature of the body other than those due to physiological conditions are very numerous. First and most obvious is the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. It is q well-cstablished fact that an average temperature of the air of 54 degrees Fahrenheit is best adapted to the public health, for at that temperature the decomposition of animal and vegetable matter is slight and normal temperature is most easily maintained Every degree of temperature above or below that point requires a more or less efforl of the heat-regulating power to maintain the proper equilibrium. Even ciore potent in eIevating the bodily temperature is the introduction into the blood. wheth- CT by respiration or by direct injection of putrid fluids and the gases of de composing matters. If this injection is repeated at short intervals, death will occur with q high temperature.
 The air of cities contains cmanations in hot weather from a vast number of sources of animal and vegetable de- composition. and the inhalation of air so ytiated brings in contact with the blood these deleterious products in a highly divided state which causes a fatal elevation of temperature in the young old and enfcebled The same effect is produced by the air in close and heated places. as in tenement houses, workshops. schoolhouses, hos pital wards and other rooms. where many persons congregate for hours
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
German Cyclists

It is estimated that there are 8.120.. 00o cyclists in Germany. each one of whom had to pay a tax Of 50 cents to have his name entered and to receive 9 number for his machine, together with a book, which he must carry about him, as it contains a description of his person.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

The Bluff City Lumber Co. manu
 acfures all kinds of bank, store and bar fixtures and can furnish any thing wanted in that line. Getq94Ii9 estimate if you contemplate pur- chasing. Zl-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
Scale of Animal Voices

According 10 musical authority, the mooing of COW is set to a perfect fifth. octave or tenth; the bark of a dog to a fouth or fifth; the neighing of a horse is a perfect octave. Yet it is thought that the quality of the donkey's voice might be improved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
4 Rare Cook

An eating house proprietor in Taco ma, Wash, arrested for selling game out of season, escaped on evidence. sat isfactory to the jury, that bis wife could prepare mutton 10 make 1t taste like Eenison.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

BiuffJity Lumber Co. manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes doors. blinds, and all kinds of interior and exterier finish Every thing at reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

MT. Eek. the photographer will occupy his Monticello gallery during the summer, closing his Pine Bluff from the first of June until the first of October. lS0
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

an offering my entire stock of spring and summer suitings at actual cost for cash, This is no humbug. Everything new and stylish. A large stock. Burns. Merchant Tailor.
 lS0 Over Bank of Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

Bronoline will cure la grippe or cold in the head. Sold by J NJ. Bai- ley. Druggist. 42l Main street. b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

Bluff City Lumber Co. manufac- tnrer and dealer in all kinds of Lum- ber. Also Sashes, Doors, Blinds,a ,and all kinds of Interior and Exterior finish. Everything :. at Reasonable Prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

At the Mccain Grocery Go, corner 4th and3Main streets, you can buy 3 cans ? lbs best corn, 25e, 3 cans hest } lb tomatoes, 25c. Scans best lb Boston baked beans 25c.
 quart bottle tomatoeatsup. l5c, Fancy $. c. Hams, 10c ID.
 Fancy Breakfast Bacon, l0c lb. Fifteen cents worth of chewing ssllgn for five cents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
Alxvays With Ton.

Hat brushes are being made in Ger many with spring handle, attached to the back. which when opened out, serves to fix the brush in the top of the hat so as 10 be always at hand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

Fluff City Lumber Co. manufactur- 2, and dealer in all kinds of lumber, also sashes, doors, blinds, and all kinds of iD terior and exterior finish Every thing at reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

Bluff City Lumber Co. manufaetur 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., 1899-04-30

Bluff City Lumber Co. manufactur- sr 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., 1899-04-30

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., 1899-04-30

Bluff City Lumber Co. manufactur sr and dealer in all kinds of lumber Also sashes, doors, blinds -sl all kinds of interior and exterio anish. Everything at reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
of Germany

The barometer frog is able to prophecy because he is sensitive to barometrie pressure. When the atmos- bhere is clear he climbs up above the water and suns himself on the topmost round of the ladder. He quickly notices any changes, and when the barometer changes slips back again to the lower rounds of the ladder.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

For sour stomach use Rex Dyspep
 ia Tablets, 25c. box. Sold by J. M. Bailey, Druggist, 421 Main st. b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
Telephone your sc ~e en orders to
 Frank J. Murray.

FOR sALE-Two good delivery wagons for sale cheap For further information apply at the Graphic's business office. q
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
This Frog a Weather Prophet.

Here is a frog which is said to fore tell changes in the weather more aceu- rately than the Weather Bureau.
 The little reptile is kept in a high jar filled with water and a ladder.
 This wise little animal is native of Garmanv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
The G,eason Hotel at Little Rock,

The Gleason Hotel, at LIttIe Koek,
 Is doing a very large business this year. The reasoni for this is they give the travelling men and general public what they want and well SCI ved. Good, clean and well ventil- ated rooms-all at a very moderate price. lt0
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

Pickets all styles. or picket fence Complete Bluff Citv Lumber Co. 267
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

ROOM FOR RENT Either fur nished or unfurnished. Two good boarding houses same block. Call after 4:30 p. n. 331 Olive, corner 4th avenue. lS1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

Piano coupons given away with every 25c purchase at Reap Bros. Meat Market
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

Just received large stoc ok of seed Triumph and N. Y. Rose pota toes.- Mccain Grocery Co. m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

Full line of sewing machine sup plies. Needles for all machines al- ways on hand. Call at Singer office, ". T. Brewer, City Manager. Old spbone 4S9. lS9.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

The best cypress shingles in the State are handled by the Bluff City umber Co. All grades. 279
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30
Tbe Daily Graphic,

Telephone Brew ster & Henelee for Abns or carriage to meet trains, 25c'
 passage. b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-04-30

CQd4O OsuN1-Two keys on small ring on
 street between Mills drug
 a olive/S+reet. Number
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25
seeking Better Accommodations.

The residents of Elangowan and Maple
Hill, and the business men Of Shenandoah
have been in correspondence with President
Sanders, of the Lakeside Railway Company.
for the past two or three MONTHS for the pur-
pose of inducing the company to extend its
lines to the places above mentioned. The
matter has now taken definite shape and the
following committee, Messrs. T. r. Edwards.
F. f. Margargle and William Kerslake. of
town, John Brown, Ellangowan, and Charles
+. Frank and Edward NJ. Coyle, of Maple
Hill, will meet Manager Ash at Girardville
this evening. The indications are the CON
ference will result in the branch road being
built. This will be a great convenience to
the 1000 and over residents of this town who
are now employed at Ellangowan and Maple
Hill collieries, and also to the residents of
those places who will thus be brought into
closer communication with Shenandoah
The proposed branch would seem to be good
business stroke on the part of the company
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25
FIENDISH
ATTEMPT
Unknown Man Tries to Fire a Crowded
Philadelphia Hotel.
HOTELS HAVE EXTRA DETECTIVES.
The Affair was Kept a Secret, But Leaked
out Last Night-Eot Known II Any
one is Suspected Detec-
tives at Work

Philadelphia. March pa determined
In The heart Of the city, with the ap-
parent purpose of causing tragedy
similar to the Windsor hotel fire in New
York city, was made early Thursday
morning before scarcely any OF the many
guests in the hotel were awake. The
dressed stranger who was seen leaving
the hotel shortly before 7 O'Clock, led
a bellboy TO go upstairs with a thought
that something might have been stolen.
From parlor r. on the second floor, he
saw smoke coming and entering found
fires had been lighted in three different
places and were then gaining headway.
In one corner a number or lace curtains
were thrown together and were on fire.
He quickly summoned assistance, and
the hotel employees succeeded in eXtin-
gushing the flames without the guests
knowing Of the great danger that had
threatened them.
That the purpose OF the incendiary
was to cause another great hotel fire.
with the intention Of committing whole
sale thefts during the excitement, is
the belief of the hotel proprietor. Local
detectives were assigned 10 the case and
they sent for two New York detectives
to aid them. The affair was kept a
secret, but managed to leak out last
night II is not known whether any
one is suspected. It is the opinion OF
some Of the detectives that it may have
been a dementcd mans work. As a pre-
caution against a repetition all the hotels
in the city now have an extra force OF
watchmen on duty.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25

The hope Of finding a market in Europe for
our Surplus coal seems to have been rudely
shattered. Mr.. c. s. Fleming, secretary OF
the Anthracite Coal Operators Association,
who went to Europe to make a thorough in
vestigatiou Of the possibilities of marketing
the surplus coal, says that it is impossible
under the existing conditions of ocean
freights to compete With English companies
for the European trade. Mr.. Fleming adds
In the first place, the charters are too high
a vessel leaving American ports can always
secure good class Of freight, paying good
prices for its transportation, and we have
practically no such thing as colliers. Our
bottoms are scarce, and if the American coal
operator secures a foreign bottom the rates
are such that he would not be able to sell it
in London, Hayre or Mediterranean points at
"a profit"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25
Among the Sick.

Postmaster John F. Reynolds, of Mahanoy
Plane, is said to be at the point of death at
his home.
Mrs. Ann Donnelly, another resident OF
Mahanoy Plane, is critically i'll.
Thomas Broughall, the South Main street
merchant, is slowly recovering since his re-
turn home from the hospital
George Seager, the electrician, is suffering
from an attack of la grippe.
The friends of James J. Quirk, manager of
the Grand Opera House, MahanOy City, who
has been i'll, will be pleased to learn that he
is convalescent.
Richard Jones, of South Jardin street, is
recuperating from slight attack of illness.
Miss Nellie Swindells, of South Jardin
street, is suffering from slight illness at her
home.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25
Church Notices.

Rev. Lloyd Roberts, of Mahanoy City, the
eloquent pulpit orator, will preach tomorrow
morning in Welsh and English in the evening
IN the Welsh Congregational church Sunday
school a o'clock.
Tue regular preaching services will be held
IN the United Evangelical church tomorrow
morning and evening. The pastor. Rev. j. r.
Hensyl, Will occupy the pulpit. Sunday
school at 1880 o'clock. Everybody welcome.
Services in the p. NJ. church tomorrow
morning and evening. Morning subject.
"Christ's Entrance into the Holy City of
jerusalem Sunday school at p. M. Even
ing subject why do we Sit Still2" A kind
invitation to all.
In connection with the regular Palm Sun
day services in the German Lutheran church
tomorrow morning, Rev. John Gruhler, the
pastor, will confirm class of seven cate.
chumens. Regular services will be held in
the evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25

Philadelphia. March 25.-The execu.
tive committee Of the Garment Workers
union last night ordered a strike OF tho
5000 garment makers Of this city, and
the workers went out at noon today. The
purpose of the strike is principally to Sc.
cure the abolition Of sub-rontracting, as
well as higher wages, and increased rates
for government work About 1000 OF
the strikers are women. 4 striking COM
mittee was appointed to devise plans to
conduct the strike and TO station pickets
near the shops to induce any non-union
or new workers from going TO work. II
is expected that the strike will affect
nearly every establishment in the city.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25
PASTORS RECEPTION.
Rev. swindeIls to be Greeted by Members
Of Hts Flock Tonight.

Rev J. T. Swindells. who has been re.
turned for another year as pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal church Of this town,
will be rendered a reception by the members
Of the congregation this evening. He will
arrive home from conference. accompanied
by his young grandson, Frazier, on the s.l7
train this evening.
The members and friends Of the church
are cordially invited to call at the resi-
deuce Of Mrs. T. T. Williams, on
South Jardin street. between the hours Of
500 and 300 o'clock this evening, for the
purpose Of rendering their pastor a hearty
and cordial reception. The reverend gentle
man is held in high esteem by the member.
Of his flock, aud he will meet with a hearty
reception at their hands upon his return thi.
evening. Rev. Swindells will occupy hi.
pulpit as usual tomorrow morning and
evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25

The combined attractions of Mr.. Worrsll'i
work-lecture, distribution of his really
valuable book, which, apart from the lecture
sells for fifty cents, and Botanical Stage Ex
hibit-are such that, were there no restric
uons, the theatre on Wednesday afternoon
might be over-crowded, and by a too mis-
cellaneous gathering. Iu this case those foi
whom the work is specially intended would
be kept away. For this reason no persor
will be admitted without ticket, and non,
but housekeepers can obtain them, free, a
Kirlin's drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral of the late Fred. Weeks tool
place from the family residence in Gilbertol
at noon to-day, interment being made a
Tamaqua. Rev. Zweizig, pastor of the NJ. f
church, otficiated. Quite a number from
this town were in attendance.
John Stewart Riddle, son of Benjamin
Riddle, of Park Place, was buried to-day
The young man died in hospital at Cam
bridge Md The funeral took place from tht
family residence at Park Place.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25

The members of the Phoenix Hose Com.
pany No. 2, according to custom, will hold
their annual ball on Easter Monday evening,
April 3rd, in Robbins opera house. This
will be their fourteenth annual ball, and
these events are looked forward to with a
great deal of pleasure by members of the
company and those who delight in the
terpsechorean art. The Phoenix boys never
do things by halves, and their forthcoming
ball will eclipse all past events under their
auspices. The tickets were issued to-day and
can be had from members of the company.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25

Miss Lucetta Wessner was arraigned before
Justice May, at Mahanoy City, last night on
complaint of Edward Williams, who alleged
that the woman threatened to shoot him, and
insulted him every time they met. Miss
Wessner was discharged from custody, the
Justice deciding that there was not sufficient
evidence " hold her.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25

The Law and Order Society of Philadelphia
has filed remonstrances and applications to
revoke the wholesale licenses to the follow
ing brewers: John f. Betz & Son, Limited ;
the Baltic Brewing Company, and Philip
Klein. The charge against the Baltic Brew
ing Company is that it serves to speakeasies.
There is suit pending against the same
company in this county, charging them with
selling without license. 1t is not likely,
however, that it will ever come to trial.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25

"Westy" Hogan, who at the last election
in the Second ward of Pottsville was chosen
a Justice of the Peace, has decided to take
up the duties of his office. He filed his ac-
ceptance on Wednesday. Mr.. Hogan says
people will find that his election was more
than joke after all. He writes a good hand
and says he will mete out justice impartially.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25

14x2s inches of an Innocent" child stand
ing in a field of true blue" with her cluster
of lilies. paying tribute to the coming Easter
morn, free, to every purchaser for one week
commencing Saturday, March 25th. At the
Grand Union Tea Store, 2s South Main
street. 3-23.3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25
Important sud AgaInst DrnrrIst.

important suit Against Druggist.
Pittsburg. March 25.-Mrs. Mary +.
West yesterday entered suit FOR 500. 900
damages against Louis Emanuel, a
prominent druggist Of this city and presi.
dent OF the Pharmaceutical association
Of Pennsylvania. The suit is based on
the claim Of Mrs. West that Emanuel
sold to her daughter Edna a headache
powder, which the young lady took, and
from the effects Of it died shortly after
wards. The issue will be squarely put
to and the court decide on the question
whether or not a druggist in this state
can be held responsible for all drugs sold
by bin. whether regular or patent medi-
cine nOStrums.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25
BIG BATTLE IN PROGRESS.
Twelve Thousand Filipinos Are Engaged
Near Their Capital.
gunctal tn Evp,rrva urpAtp


Manila, March 25.--A big battle is in
progress between the Americans and Aguin.
aldo's forces, near the rebels capital.
Malolas 1t is a general advance Of the
American forces. and is looked upon rs the
final battle with Aguinaldo.
The enemy has been extremely active in
that vicinity in preparing defences, anticipat-
ing the attack.
The Filipnos have concentrated about
their capital in large forces, and it is esti-
mated that Il, 900 of them are engaged in the
battle now in progress.
The American loss at present is given as
sixteen killed and 1870 wounded. General
Otis forces have captured the towns Of Polo
and Novaliches, and are pushing forward to
Malolas The attack at Malabon is both by
land and water
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-25

The following is the program of the "Y's'
for their meeting this evening Singing, by
"Y"; scripture reading Winnie Edwards
select reading, Mable Barnhardt declama
ton, Elmer Bitter; SOLO Minnie Powell
recitation, Marsh Hassler; reading, Annie
Brown solo, Charles Hilton critic, G
Davenport James singing, by 'Y."