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Evening journal., 1899-02-15
SALEM is CUT OFF
THE SUPPLY OF FRESH MEAT EX-
HAUSTED AND BUSINESS AT A
STANDSTgIL.

STANDSTIIL.
Salem, N. j.. Feb. 15.-No trains
have been able to reach this city, which
Is cut off from the balance of the
word except by electric wire. One
train lett over the West Jersey and
.Seashore railroad at a. m. and when
last heard from had only reached Har-
risonvile station, about fifteen miles
north. The country roads are block
ed and only about a haH-dozen farm
ers were able to deliver their milk
here. business Is at a standstill many
cf the storekeepers having made no
attempt to open their places. The
glass works and other industries sus-
pended operations. Public schools
held no sessions.
Poor people are going from house to
house in search Of something to eat
and visiting the various coal dealers
begging for fuel. Many persons have
had their hands. ears and feet frozen
Dr.. p. p. Brown, Of Battery L. located
at Fort Mott, had his ears badly frozen
while going from this city to his sta
tion.
The supply Of all kinds OF fresh
meats is almost entirely exhausted
Physicians are unable to attend theii
patients who live in the country. ant
the suffering Of the sick and extreme
poor is intense.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
FELL ON TuHE ICE.

Henry Audricl5, residing at No. Alb
West Thirty-second street, slipped on
the ice while crossing Market street
bridge over the Brandywine this norm
ing and severely cut his head and in
jured his hip. He was removed to his
home in the Phoenix ambulance. The
The Phoenix does such work gratui-
tiously.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
APPLIED FOR CHARTER.

H. r. Bringhurst, Jr., representing
w. S. Hil.es, attorney for incorpora-
tors, made application before Judge
SrIuance at the County Court House
this morning for the incorporation Of
the TOlbert Medicine Company, to do
business in this city The incorpora-
tors are F. S. Dure, Hunter Grubb, Of
Wilmington; and John Tolbert, Of Do
yer. Capital stock, $4,000, with
privilege to increase to $4,000.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
woMEN ANp cHILDRENl

Great bargains in Winter Underwear,
plush and skating caps, dress and
working gloves, knit jackets, sweaters
and fursl An new goods! Largest stockl
Lowest pricesl Regina music boxes, SELL
Ing at $l4, $25, $40 and $40. New bics 1io
department All '9S wheels below cost tO
make room for the new 90 wheels. Ross
30 Market street Agents for Stearns and
Eclipse Bicycles and Domestic and
Singer Sewing Machines.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
rsED Us OMN pLOM.

The Hartmann and Fehrenbach
Brewing Company yesterday construct
ed a snow p.ow Of it's own and cleared
the roadway on Scott street from Low
ering avenue to Delaware avenue, and
on Franklin street from Delaware ave-
nue. to Eighth street below the resi-
.dence Of President J. G. Hartmann.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
REMOVED no THE HOSPITAL.

Patrick Dougherty, aged 55, was re-
moved from the residence of his bro
ther, John Doughefty, to the Delaware
Hospital this morning by the Phoenix
ambulance. He was suffering with
frozen feet. The Phoenix receives no
compensation for such services.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
EDITORIAL COKMEET

The Republicans gave a party ma
jority Of forty for the treaty, while
the Democrats cast a party majority
Of fourteen in opposition Boston
Herald.
Carried 10 its logical conclusion Kip
lings poem, The White Mans Bur-
den." is likely to make the Chinaman
and others change cO,or-Philadelphia
Times.
The egg Is one thing that cannot be
combined in trust for the very good
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
MAsoIrERAnE To-MORROW.

The annual masquerade ball Of the
Delaware Saengerbund will be held at
German Hail tomorrow night. 1t was
the intention Of the managers to give
the ball on Monday night last, but It
was postponed owing to the storm.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15

William A. Reilly. wagon builder,
62S East Fourth street, builds wagons
in the good oid-fashioned way. of the
best material and workmanship. His
wagons stand rough usage and are
up-to-date.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
FOUND DEAD BY THE TRACKS
AIN UNKNOWN MAN STRUCK BY A
TRAIN NEAR CLAYN1ONT-LIVES
IN PHIIgADEIl lPHIA.

TRAIN NEAR CLAYA1ONT-LIVES
IN PHILADELPHIA.
An unknown man was killed last
night about a mile and a-half below
Claymont. He was an Italian, and was
not one Of the snow shovelers, as they
were not working in that vicinity.
The corpse was brought to this city
and turned over TO the coroner. The
legs, from the hips down to the knees,
are badly mangled, and the head has
a large cash in it. The mans name
cannot be learned, but it has been as
certasned that he is a resident OF
Philadelphia and lives at No. 735
South Seventh street. A gumber Of
other Italians i've in the same build
ing
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
DEAD IN PED

Frank Boyle, living at No. los South
Jackson street, was found dead in his
bed yesterday morning. Heart disease
is thought TO have caused death. The
coroner viii investigate the case.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
BALL TONIGHT.

The pestponed bah Of the Whining
ton Turngemeinde will be given at
Turn Han this evening. A cakewallz
by members Of the Active Turner'S AS
.soclation will be among the features.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
OLD POINT COMFORT, RICHMOND.
AND WASHINGTON-NEXT SIX-
nay TOIrR VIA PENNSYIU UANnA

OLD POINT COMFORT, RICHMOND,
AND WASHINGTON-NEXT SIN
DAY TOUR VIA PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD.
The second Of the present series Of
personally-cbnducted tours to Old
Point Comfort, Richmond and Wash
ington via the Pennsylvania railroad
will leave New York and Philadelphia
on Saturday, February 25.
Tickets, Including transportation,
meals en- route in both directions,
transfers of passengers and baggage,
hotel accommodations at Old Point
Comfort, Richmond and Washington,
and carriage ride about Richmond-in
fact, every necessary expense for
period Of six days-will be sold at rate
Of $34OO from New York, Brooklyn
and Newark; $3.50 from Trenton;
S31.OO from Philadelphia, and proper
tionate rates from other stations.
OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY.
Tickets to Old Point Comfort only,
including luncheon on going trip, one
and three-fourths days board at that
place. and good to return direct by
regular trains within six days, will be
scld in connection with this tour at
rate of $500 from New York; $3.50
from Trenton: $3.50 from Phiiadel-
phia. and proportionate rates from
other points.
For itineraries and fun information
apply to Ticket Agents; Tourist Agent,
1886 Broadway. New York; 789 Broad
street. Newark. N. Jon Geo. w. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15
FEW VALENTINES.

Owing to the delay IN the mails
caused by the storm. there were very
few valentines to pass through the 10
cal post office yesterday
Evening journal., 1899-02-15

The best. the finest looking and the
most durable Piano made is the Lud-
wig Piano. Store 515 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund monev II It falls. 25c.
Evening journal., 1899-02-15

TELEPHONE NUABER CHANGED.
The De'marvia telephone number at
the police station was changed this
morning from No. ZOO to No. $50.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16
LIVE AGENTS WANTED.

Any person. who has been success ful in soliciting life insurance or building and loan can, without question, make it to his or her fnan- cial interest to accept an agency with the Guaranty Bond and h. yestment Company, as it offers the most popular plan of loan and in vestment that has come before the public. We offer liberal commis. sions to persons who will devote their full time to the work. Call on or address D. c. BELL, See'y,
 b IT Pine St., Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16
A Case of Misplaced Grfef.

Miss Spinster sold her piano in order to buy bicycle. Miss spinster was not musical and never touched the in. strument. But it had been a gift from her father. and when the men carried it away Miss spinster was affected to tears. Her maid, Bridget. tried to console here. Sure, mum, I wouldn't take it so much to heart. mum. To be sure, mum, ye fayther that's dead give it to yez, but niyer moind. Nora o'Flanagan, Mike O'Flanagan's wife, that is, who lives around in Dead Horse alley. has just bought a pyanny for her Mary, and sure, mum. if they's gittin* as common as thot, yez don't want one. New York Commercial Advertiser.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16
Nuts for the Monkey,

"Dan. said a four-year-old to his brother, "giye me penny to buy a monkey, We have one monkey in the house already" said his brother. "Who is 1t. Dan?" Tt is you" was the reply. Then, Dan, give me a penny to buy nuts for the monkey" :" The brother could not resist this ap. peal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16
SICK ROOM GOODS.

We have about everythine tbat has been invented to lessen the suffer- ing of the sick.
 Invalid cushions, Hot Water Bot ties. Bandages, Lints, Fountain Svringes and all sorts of hospital and sick-room supplies. If you can not ge what you want come to the Anderson Meyer Drug Co. though you would save yourself time, money and be better service if you would get in the habit of coming to Anderson Meyer Drug Co. first.
 Remember, If you get it at An Prices for sick room goods are usu- ally extortionately nigh. but ours are always reasonable and low be- cause VIC sell so many, buying ia large quantities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Have your clothes cleaned and dyed by the German Steam Dye Co.,, No. 213 West Barraque St, Work guaranteed. We em- ploy no agents. 2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Capt. Hudson says that Dr. Gald- well, the talented Presbyterian di- vine, travelled all over the city this morning between and o'clock on his bicycle in search of the falling stars. At last accounts he had not found them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16
CLOSING OUT SALE.

Our entire stock of Paint 8, Oils, Varn1shes, Wall Paper. s&c., wilt be sold at bargains for cash only, as we expect to retire from this line of business.
 A. Brewster x Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Messrs Harley Wilson. J P. Quinn, Newell Haskins, Geo. Kleinbeck and Geo. Moore, who make up the Chi cago Glee Club, left last night via the Cotton Belt for Jopesboro. They go to fill an engagement there, after which they will go to Little Rock for fair week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16
GOSPEL MISSION.

FigLt people have beeL converted this week at the mission meetings, some of whom had mt attended re- ligious worship for years. Rev. Bol- comb and wife are certainly in earn. est for the people. Preaching night- ly on the streets and hall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Mir. E. F. Blomeyer, of Cape Girar- deau, Mo-, and auditor of the South ern Missouri & Arkansas railroad, is in the city, the guest of Mir. $. Y. T. Knox. Mir. Blomeyer is aecompa- nied by his wife.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Mr. II. c. Rather will leave Sun day for Little Rock. He becomes cashier of the Citizens Bank of that city on the 1st of December.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Mir. J. E. Alpaugh, one of the fn- est abstracters in the south, has ac- cepted a position with Mir. c. ". Byington, of this city. Mir. Alpaugh halls from Des Moines. Ia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Learn to read your destiny by consulting the famous "Queen Olive scientific Palnist. At Mullen s House, opposite Merrill Institute. Queen Olive is endorsed by the entire press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

4 pleased customer is the best ad- vertisement. If you want good goods quick, buy them from Knox & Smart. k
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

An old fashioned toddy--either hot or cold, is great drink, if made of "Volmer" whisky. little sugar. then water, then the pure stuff--"vollmer whisky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Major z. c. Newman, member of the Capitol Commission, returned yesterday evening from Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

A cafe, club or a hotel which serves Jesse Moore whisky is handing to their trade the finest goods that can be had A cafe is known by the goods it sells.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

WANTED-To RENT-one or two rooms for light housekeeping. Man and wife, no children. This office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

"The Loss Of Gold is great; the loss of health is more." Health is lost by neglecting to keep the blood pure. Hoods Sarsaparilla purifes, enriehes and vitalizes the blood and that saves both gold and health.
 Hoods Pills cure biliousness, sick headache.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Everything that can be made ot wood, ,manutactured by Frank J. Murray. 45
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Miss Future May Bloom is report cd no better today. We hope for her speedy recovery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Firgt class lumber, all sizes, kin, d quantities at bed rock Yi e. Frank J. Murray, cer. 4 |. and Main Sts. 45
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

The gospel mission needs 50 chairs. Let 50 people send a chair each at once, no matter if it has been used.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Ii you want your goods at once telephone Knox & Smart. K
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

For the best whiskey in the city visit M. Holland and ask for Brook hill. King Leo or ]. ". PaImer's. }
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Ring up Knox < Smart for dressed turkeys. We have a fine lot on hand. m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

MT. $. c. Alexander spent the da! in Little Rock yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Fresh home made and fancy can dies at Skidmore's, 3I5 Main street.
 40
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Beware of cheap imitation of pure whisky There is only one pure one--"yolmerh whisky. It's absolutely lpuro. Ask for the ..Yallmer.n e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

There will be a euehre and dance at the Bluff City Hall tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

WANTED-A boy with pony to deliver the Daily Graphic on the West End route. Apply at oLce to the office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

StoYewood for sale by McGehe Bros. Telephone. old, No. 267. d4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Mrs. H. c. Rather and children lief for Little Rock this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Mir. Pride Tomkins, of the Racket Store, is enjoying a trip to Memphis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

Fresh Fish daily at l. J. Blooms meat market. Both phones. b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16
CITY ITEMS.

Mr. J. NJ. Walker is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

If you want lumber Of any de- scription go to Frank J. Mur- ray. 45
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

charms and at middle age is still un- married, she Is relieved of duty and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16

 their Great Discovery. tae Misses Bell will,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-16
Dreyfus Store News

Ladies detail than when comes to garments Mems Clothing made by Stein Bl of Rochester that fit and trimming the finest custom tai cloth manufacturing their co only such will satisfactory
 fit the long, stout and regular, price
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
ELECTIONS IN PORTO RICO.
REPUBLICANS SLIGHTLY AHEAD IN THE VOTING
so FAR

REPUBLICANS SLIGHTLY AHEAD IN THE VOTING
San Juan. 2. r.. Dec. l2-The elections In Porto
Rico are going on slowly. There have been several
slight disturbances but nothing OF serious nature
has occurred The Republicans carried Ponce on
December by about 700 majority. Their success
caused no surprise, they are largely In the ma
tority In all the moro important cities OF the island
According TO the OF 1897 there are over 900
people in the Ponce district, but OF that number
only 1906 are eligible to vote the right Of suffrage
being limited 10 taxpayers and professional men,
about 4.400 of that number going 10 the polls
In the seventeen towns In which elections have
thus far been held the Republicans have secured
maJorities aggregatng l,ls0 the Federal party in
nine OF these towns gaining majority OF 3,040
while in the remaining eight towns the Republicans
had matorities OF 1890 The Republicans claim that
San Juan will give them tremendous majority
and that the election throughout the island will
result I'm an overwhelming Federal defeat.
Owing 10 the riotous behavior of certain section
OF the population the Military Government on De-
cember Issued an order demanding the enforce
ment OF the laws against lawless exhibitions or
demonstrations without regard to faction or party
The order also provides that certain cries shall not
be allowed and regulates the holding Of street
demonstrations, parades and professions The order
was accepted in the spirit in which II was issued
and resulted In an Improvement In the behavior
of the people.
The elections will last for at least two months
more. there being still over forty-hve towns 10
vote.
The people are looking forward anxiously to the
action OF Congress the question OF civil govern
ment. Many expect that Porto Rico will get imme-
diatey system OF self f-government entirely by the
people OF the island.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
LABOR DELEGATES SEE DETROIT.

Detroit, Dec 1.-THE delegates to the American
Federation OF Labor spent Sunday quietly for the
most part This afternoon the two hundred men
were photographed in group in front OF the City
Hall The delegates enjoyed trolley ride
most OF the city lines guests Of the Detroit
Street Railway Company. President Mahon Of the
Amalgamated Association OF Street Railway EN-
ployes, who piloted the party took great pleasure
In informing the visitors that the roads OpeT
ated exclusively by union under agreement
with their employers which provides for fair
wages, reasonable treatment and arbitration OF all
difficulties. Aside from committee con-
ferences nothing important developed to-day. II
IS believed that the convention will consider
ports from the Grievance Committee in executive
session tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
ACQUITTED OF WIFE MURDER

Lebanon. PENN Dec 1.-THE jury In the case OF
Amos Geistweit, trial for the murder OF his
wife, which retired at o'clock last evening re-
turned verdict Of acQuittal at o. clock this morn
Ing. Geistweit. who is iron worker. shot his
wife on Saturday evening August e. and she died
several weeks later Gestweit was under the In
huence OF liquor at the time of the shooting He
was nsanely Jealous OF the attention paid his wife
by married nelghbor, and much OF the evidence
tended TO prove that his wifes conduct had par
TALLY unbalanced his mind verdict OF lrresponsi-
biity for his act was reached In accordance with
this testimony. After the announcement OF the
verdict Geistwet was returned to jail and to-mor-
row District Attorney McCurdy will ask the Court
for the appointment OF q Commission 10 Inulire
into the prisoners mental condition. '~''
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
CYCLING.
GAG LAW APPLIED TO PREVENT TIN
yoICING OF THE SENTIMENT IN THIS
STATE REGARDING RACING
NOTES AND COMMENTS
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

The annual meeting Of the New-York State D,vt.
sion NJ the League Of American Wheelmen on Sat.
urday night in this city was carried through on the
lines agreed upon at the caucus held or the pre-
yious night Several delegates were present who
wished TO voice their sentiments regarding racing
but as usual, they we're interered with. The
gag law vas applied, and they had little chance
10 voice the honest sentiments OF many members
in this State The delegates who were most pro- .
nounced In favor Of racing were Alexander
schwalbach and James Rooney. OF Brooklyn, and
Mathew w. Glbb, Of the Century Wheemen. OF
New-York AS result OF the meeting, It Is faid
the Century Wheelmen may wipe out the clause Ia
their constitution which cOmpels q member joining
the club also to Join the League OF American
Wheelmen schwalbach characterized the entire
proceedings as outrageous and when the delegatss
to the National Assembly were chosen he said
that the division might as well appoint ons
one vote for the entire division The delegates
voted to take The Bulletin" contract away from
Sterling Elliott, of Boston. The division Will also
be Incorporated
TEDDY" Hale the veteran rider. who is trying to
ride century a day in England six days week
for one year. will be remembered here one Of
the competitors in six day Hale has arsadyn
ridden more than eleven thousand miles and his
health is said to be excellent. He has long trip
before him before he can hope to reach the record
figures made by Edwards in this country two years
centage OF fine days for his hundred mile daily
rides He has been favored with more than sixty
good ones out OF a hundred riding days. Seven
days attended with showers and one local
storm thrown in; sixteen were Of half and half
character: nine days were attended with rain dur.
ing the full riding period. while-fortunate man
only one day has yet been foggy. From now on
however Hale must expect 10 encounter some In
different samples of weather.
II. B. Fullerton in discussing the transportation
Of bicycles on railroads points out the difficulties
connected with the handling. but says that It has
undoubtedly greatly increased the passenger traffic
In districts favorable 10 wheelmen and this. he
thinks leaves good balance In favor Of the free
carriage Of bicycles Further he remarks that Il
is 10 him merely a business proposition and ne
has noticed the antpathy OF railroads 10 wheelmen
change to desire TO get In touch with the traffic.
Moreover. by fitting up special cars for the accom-
modation Of bicycles and handling them method-
cally the difficulties OF their transportation havs
been materially reduced.
The fate Of Taylore. the Frenchman, at Madison
Square Garden on Saturday night may be warn
ing to others. Taylore mad about much chance
10 win he had to fly.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
CLASS B.
CLASS A.
BOXING.
AMATEURS TO APPEAR AT THE BROADWAY
ATHLETIC CLUB TONIGHT

The Lexington Athletic Club will hold It's pre-
limnary amateur boxing contests at the Broadway
Athletic Club tonight Representatives from all the
leading clubs have made entries, the st. Bartholo-
new Pastime and West Side clubs having named
their best men. The heavyweight class will bring
together number Of ambitious heavyweights from
out OF town. Paddy" German, the Australian
middleweight, has a protege among the heavy
weights who he claims will prove surprise. The
entry list from Brooklyn shows that there is much
rivalry between the Brooklyn and National Athletic
clubs Both of these clubs have their favorites in
training to capture the championships In the
bantam and feather weight classes. The classes
lO5 ll5, l25, l35 and l45 pounds and heavyweight.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
Sp@RUS AeOD ~>~
~~OSps@VSMEM
PROGRAMME OF SPORTS TO-DAY

BowLING.-Columbia League-b,e,v'oSshae' Lg.,.av Sa'
Audubon and Oerel teams; Amerirahn Aens,sh paw
uonas.' ,nanas Harlem League-Phenix, Belvidere
snd sqS"' audubon % teams; National League. tagn,s.
Morningside, Nor imperial and Empire Empire tfsms, fenox
Royal Arcanum League-Ameri'cThs nc',,h League %
an anu pronr,vnaHBrookiyn D[Tki b. c. vs.. Carleton;
Gf %retepSccRer vs. Crescent A c.; Lincoln
Va Columbian: Aurora Crate VS.. Han4vefI' WeI'
brooklyn Royal Arcanum-IDe Del Lohs, aScsnum
cot come @ru ruament-Fort Greene. Nassau and
Gilbert Councils.