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SPECTRAL BELL.
That Aiarma saiIormea Along tne Coast
of the Gulf.


 The tolling of a spectral bell Is one of the familiar superstitions of the sea, and especially is the Illusion com mon along this section of the Gulf coast. What causes 1t nobody has ever learned, but there Is hardly a luggerman from Mobile to the passes who has not, at one time or another, heard the sound. They describe the note as extraordinarily sweet and clear, rising and falling in solemn ca denee and always seemingly close at hand. It is entirely different, they say from any other noise of the ocean. and they scout the theory that it could possibly be produced by waves. Ut isn't water" said an old seafaring man the other night, and for that matter it's sometimes heard on land. l know. because I've listened to it my self Back in TT, if you care to hear the story, quit sailorizing for while and went out west and tried mining. l had partner named Whicher. and away up in the Sierra Madre range in North New Mexico we found an out cropping Of rotten quartz that showed gold It looked so good that we start ed to sink a shaft, although it was the most Godzforsaken spot you ever laid eyes on. It was in a little canyon. a thousand miles from nowhere. ugly black peaks all around us. and lonely! well, lonely is no name for it! One day, while Whicher was in the hole. and me at the Windless. he heard the bell. It was clear as my voice. and seemed right over mountain spur. where we knew there was no living being for three days travel. It rang a while and then stopped. Next day 1t rang again, slow, solemn and plafner than ever. It was broad daylight. and that made the thing all the woas. which sounds funny, but it is true. We stood 1t four times, and then Whieher climbed out of the hole and said, Let's go. was willing. be- lieFe we had good thing, but that bell!-it was too many for Us! It makes my flesh crawl to think about 1t even now
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WHITE HOUSE CHINA.
A New Set Made and Marked for Each
 Administration.

characterization
 The white house china is manufac- tured and decorated especially for the presidents house. says the New York Mail and Express. When a new ad- minisTation comes in, new set of china is made and marked with the name of the president. Of course the old china is kept, the new being only ~ sufficient quantity to make up for 9ne breakage and loss during the last administration. The decoration of the china consists of a dark blue border. with gold tracings in shape of corn stalks and ears, while in the center of the white plate is the coat-of-arms of the United States in colors. The best of artists are employed to paint these plates, and, as each one is marked with the name of the administration, each has value. It is often quite an in- teresting part of white house dinner for the guests while waiting for the courses to turn their plates to see to what administration they belonged. The china of the white house is in +be special charge of the steward, and he is responsible to the government for tt It is rare that any of it gets out of the white house, and therefore the appear SAnce of the two plates in the auction 3oom last week caused comment The price paid for them tS4 apiecel was certainly remarkably low. in view of their value to collectors.
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Mice That Manufacture Thread.

A Scottish artisan has conceived the ingenious and economic idea of em- ploying mice in the manufacture of thread. The small quadrupeds are made to turn a wheel with their feet, and in this manner, and by means of 8 simple mechanical eontriyance, they are able to make about 2.800 reels of 137 yards each daily. To produce this quantity it is estimated that they cover a course of 19.000 yards.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-16

The Rev. w |. Gastley. of Stock bridge, tfa., while attending to his pastoral duties at EllenWaod, that state, was attacked by cholera morbus. He says: By chance l happened to get hold of q bottle of Chamberlain's Colie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and 1 think it was the means of saving my life. 1t relieved me at once. For sale by W. l.. Dewaody & Co.
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Dry matter is the portion remain lng after removing or excluding the water from any material.
 All persons who milk the cows should have the finger nails closely cut.
 About one month ago my child. which is fifteen months old, had an attack of diarrboea accompanied by vomiting. gave it such remedies as are usually given in such cases, but as nothing gave relief, we sent for pl ysician and it was under his care for week. At this time the child had been sick for about ten days and was having ab0ut twenty five operations of the bowels every twelve hours, and we were convinced that unless it soon obtained relief if would not live Gbamberlain's Gollc. Cholera and Diarrhoea Reni- tdy was recommended, and 1 decid- ed to try it. l soon noticed charge for the better; by it's continued use a complete cure was brought about and it is now perfectly healthy.-C. l.. R0HGa, Stumpt0n Gilmer Co. W. Va. For Sale by " l.. DewOody X Co
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sThe Best Remedy For Ffux.

Mir. John Matthias, 8 well known stock dealer of PnlasKi. Xiv, says: After suffering for over week with fiux, and my physician having fail ed to relieve me, l was advised 70 try Chamberlain's Golic. bolera and Diarrhoea Remedy. and have the pleasure of sta ting that the half of one bottle cured me-" For sale by W. l.. Dewoody & Go.
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Caring for His Morala.

Mrs. Prys-'Then you arc not going o move into another flat, after all" drs. Wise-"No; my husband, who al- rays puts down the carpets, was con- erted lately, and I don't want to see he good man baekslide. Judge.
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Not Always the Same.

Who captured the prisoner?" asked one officer. That's not the question" answered the other, who had absorbed some exaggerated impressions from re- cent events. What we're waiting to find out is who captures the glory."- Washington Star.
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spurning s1oo.ooo a Ysar.

Says the London Christian Common wealth: Fred Charrington's temper anee badge costs him about f20000 a year. At least this is about the income Re would have received had he sue eeeded to his fathers business, instead of going over to the temperance ranks. The work which he organized twenty four years ago in tent meeting in Mile-end road Bow, has grown stead fly, till now he has, in the great assem- bly hall the largest mission hall in the world"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-16
Wire Stitching.

Berlin booksellers are strictly for bidden to sell to school children books stitched with wire. as several cases of blood poisoning have been traced to scratches from rusty wire.
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RrA. Bears the . lhskal You Have Always Boaghi Signature N LLTlZ---z.
 of esSc<Se<11eg lktIzE<InI
Seventy Babies a Etfnnt.

It is computed that 96.oo0, ,Ooo babies are born into the world every wear which is at the pate of seventy per minute, or a little more than one per second.
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 Cheerful

she-Ah, how heavenly I always love Wagner so much. Where is the band located?
 He-Madam. that is not a band The machine shop and blaming mill around the corner are merely running night turns, owing to the revival of busi- nnes
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One Would Suffice.

For the Fourth of July celebrations this year new feature of realism can be introduced by the explosion of a few cans of Chicago beef. St Louis Globe- Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-16
Yearly as Swift as Chicago.

Melbourne, Australia, which con, sisted of thirteen huts and was known as Beargrass at the time Of Queen VIc- toria's accession, is now classed as the seventh city of the British empire, coming in after London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and Calcutta.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-16

KEEP your blood pure and your aA stomach and digestive organs in 8 healthy condition by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and you will be WELL
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-16
Aftermath. II.

"You married me for my money" What of it? You married me for my beauty"
 "Well, both securities have depre- ciated. Life.
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A Difference

Pugnot-say did you tell Haskirl that l was an inveterate liar? Paxnet No. Pugnot-Well. it's a good thing you didn't. Patnit-No, said "chron- io." 'i'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-16

His Wife's Gift. He beamed in joyful ecstasy Der hundred dollar gift, Till from his purse he found there,d been 4 hundred dollar lift"
 Judge.
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HOME TESTg NgALS:

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-16

Dry matter is the portion remain ing after removing or excluding the water from any material.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
FINE SPECTACLE IN LONDON.
CENTENARY REVIEW OF METROPOLITAN
yoLUNTEERS-THIR THOUSAND
PARADE.

London. July S.-The centenary review ana IN
spection OF the Metropolitan Volunteers, VINO
were organized in Hyde Pork by George III 10
oppose the apprehended invasion Of England ny
the troops OF Napoleon. occurred on the HORSE
Guards Parade this afternoon. About thiry
thousand London Volunteers took part In the
review. and the beautiful weather made the
affair the great spectacle Of the season d.
.James's Park and its neighborhood was crowd
ed with about 1JOOO persons The reviewing
officers consisted of the Prince of Wales the
Duke of York the Grand Duke Michael OF Rus
sla, Field Marshal Lord Woseley. the Com
mander in Chief: the Duke of Cambridge. the
HEADQUARTERS Staff, and the American and Con-
tinental attaches.
A large number OF Americans paid high prices
for favorable spots from which to view the
parade. The adjoining Carleton House Terrace
overlooking the park. an exceptionally az
yantageous SPOT Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Balfour.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph II. Choate. Mrs John W.
Mackay. Count Won Hatfield. the German Am
bassador, and Mr.. Astor, who I'VE there' en-
tertained large parties. among the guests Dang
Mr. and Mrs Bradley Martin. the Earl ana
Countess of Craven. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur fage''
Mr. Henry White and Miss White, Mrs Ron
aids Senator Hanna and Mrs. Hanna ana Seha-
tor Henry Cabot Lodge and Mrs. Lodge, while
the Princess of Wales. the Duchess or YORK.
the Duke OF Albany and Princess Henry OF
Battenberg witnessed the parade from carriages
in the Royal Enclosure.
Captains De Witt c. Falls and Francis o. Ian
don, OF the 9TH Regiment n. G. ~ y, on the
invitation Of Sir Charles Edward Howard VIM
cent commander OF the Queens westminster
Volunteers witnessed the review from the lords
stand Captain LandOn said this evening that
he was greatly impressed and pleased with the
martial bearing of tie troops especially the Lon
don Scottish and Royal Irish regiments at the
head Of the last named Of which rode the Duke
OF Connaught.
Necessarily" Captain Landon said. the
troops are unused to brigade formation, and they
experienced some difficulty in maintaining the
intervals that are expected OF crack regiments;
but il was easily discernible that they observed
great attention TO salute dress and other details,
showing careful military training
TT Is remarkable to think that this vast army
was gathered in London alone, when few hours
previous they were engaged. many OF them. in
the most exactng toll"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
SENATOR hanna UNDISTURBED.

THE REPUBLICAN LEADERS COMMENTS on MR..
WARMERS DIATRIBE.
London. July S-senator Mark Hanna says he
regards ex- Congressman John De Witt Warner 5
denunciation OF him and other prominent men
before the Brooklyn Democratic Club on Tuesday
night as cablcd here, being due to disap-
pointment. He adds that it could only have
gained the public through its extrava-
gence"; that when he speaks Of Hanna syndi-
Gates" he knows he talks nonsense, while
when he uses the names OF General Eagan,
Captain Carter and Secretary Alger 10 discredit
President Mckinley American good sense sim
ply switches Il aside captrap."
Mr.. Warner, however" the Senator con-
tinued. strikes other ground In praising the
Filipinos and / greatly mistake my country
men II. when the time arrives, they don't both
clear Congress Of the kind Of patriotism ex-
emplihed by Mr.. Warner and sweep the rebels
out OF every nook in he Philippines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
SEPARATION IN CATALONIA.
SPANS GREAT INDUSTRIAL PROVINCE PRO
FRENCH IN ITS SYMPATHY.

SPANS GREAT INDUSTRIAL PROVINCE PRO
FRENCH IN IT'S SYMPATHY.
The troubles and riots which are daily occurring
in Spain caused I'm Catalonia not only by pop
uar opposition to the financial measures OF the
Madrid Government. but also by a spirit or sep
aration That spirit is the consequence OF the
doctrine Of sectlonalism which has been preached
by the rcactionists and by few revolutionsts yet
irnbuod with the Federallst Ideas which led to the
ephemeral republic OF 1873 and TO the awful insur-
rection OF Contreras at Carthagena. The popular
writer POmpcyo Gener declared recently that
Spain is entering period Of regressive evolution
a catastrophe from which Catalonia and the
Basque region alone can be freed. For those are
countries where people work and are lively. conse-
quently not willing to be tied up TO the Spanish
cadaver.
THAT will be-" says Gener, "a repetition OF
the history OF Cuba. Catalonia will at first ask
sternly for her autonomy Madrid will play deaf
Then will the repression. a brutal repression
by force That will be the opportunity for showing
the power Of separatism, and Catalonia which is
stronger In vitality in wealth and In muscles
will succeed IN separating herself. | say separate.
for do not believe that the hour OF independence
will strike then. At Madrid they do not it,
because they blind and deaf. In foreign chan
celleres there has already been agiated the ques-
ton Of giving 10 Catalonia an autonomist consti-
tuition like that OF Crete. Europe therefore which
is preoccupied about Catalonia. for all civilized
nations have great interests there. will interfere
a, the Opportune moment and that Intervention
will not be TO defend the medieval sectionalsm
OF the reactionlsts. Catalonia shall be auton-
omous and French-French. because she is already
So Believe me. before five years hence Cata-
lonia Will be French The trade OF a prophet IL Il
dangerous one. but this time do not fear that
am mistaken"
However. this will be the case. though Gener
seemed to speak In the name OF the "Ateneo" Cir
~ ut,I
young men-wricrs. musicians. painters engineers.
merchants, manufacturers. etc. These have not
yet manifested their separatist sentiments as
vehemently done by the populace In the
Cataonian cities. especially at Barcelona. few
weeks ago at the Lyric Theatre there the Span
ish flag was hooted down and called a dirty rag.
the Castilian airs were received with jeering and
hostile shouts, white the Catalonian airs adapted
BY Maestro Morera TO the lines OF the national
poet Jac!nto Yerdaguer, were frantically ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

plauded. Students, workngmen, even women
cried Free Catalonia" Down with spsia rs I'VE
paper remarked with sadness that the ricn bour.
geos present at the theatre sympathssd WIN tno,s
Ma we'd the 'FIle du Tambour Major" at Barcelond
he public appauded the cs as w AZ. d
pIavcd II was insulted and the crowd cried viva
Cataonial "vva France~ The French sn ha a ce
Tenresenting the French soldiers entering me Guy
of Milan when the Austrian oppressors OF i'aiy mao
~ must be noticed. counterpart 10 tnose
damonstratlons in theatres In favor Of q FRENCH
ENTHUSIASTICALLY over Catalonia that no simar mann.
tastations took pla q during the bloody riots az
t,orceiona the great industrial city OF spain wners
Ppance counts only friends, but which dreams OF
senaratism and not OF annexation 10 io'eisn
peig
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
ARBITRATION PLAN SATISFACTORY

Washington, July S-The State Department 10
relying on the press reports for the details Oh
The Hague Conference. Consequently II Is not
in possession Of any official statement or the me
diaton and arbitration plan which Is the Iroini-
nent measure now before the Conference Ac-
cepting the press reports as accurate, IL may NC
said that the project Is eminently satisfactory 10
this Government, for 1t Is pointed out ina, 'no
arbitration scheme is nothing more imam d"
elaboration Of the simple American propos'''o"
with which the delegates were charged oeiore
they left the United States II Is true that the
pending proposition is credited to sir Junah
Pauncefote, but that was because he had ski
fully and with great ability elaborated the de-
tails Of the American principle to meet the OBJ
jections expected to be interposed by the Euro
pean delegates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
FRANCHISE Reform ~ AFRICA.

THE voLKsRAAD TAKES STEPS TO APPEAsE THE
OUTLANDERs
Pretoria, July S.-After all day secret ses-
sion. the Volksraad to-day appointed COM
mittee of five 10 draft a Franchise Reform bill
The Government proposals comprise a re-
vision Of the Registration act. and provide
for the Outlanders obtaining the franchise by
nine years residence They to be allowed
to exercise the right Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
SPANISH OFFICERS Not ACQUITTED.

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT MARTIAL POST
PONED-TwO TO BE PROSECUTED.
Madrid. July SIT is said that the court
martial did not actually acquit Admiral Cervera
and the other officers tried in connection with
the destruction OF the Spanish fleet off Santiago
de Cuba on July 3. 1898. by the feet under the
command OF Admiral Sampson, but postponed
Judgment and released them. which is regarded
as practically equivalent 10 an acquittal
Captain Moreu, OF the Cristobal Colon and
General Parede. who was on board the Cristobal
Colon will alone be prosecuted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
A FAIR BASIS FOR A SETTLEMENT.

London July s-The news Of the Noksraad's re-
ported action July in deciding to grant the fran
chlse Immediately to all settlers in the Transvaal
from 1880 and to other classes OF residents within
seven years the naturalization clause to be OPP
tional. which Is confirmed from several sources ar-
pears 10 offer fair basis for friendly settlement
1t was generally expected that when Herr Hof-
never the Afrkander leader and President Steyn
Of the Orange Free State conformity exerted press
ure upon President KRUGER. the latter would be
obliged 10 concede what they demanded. as the
price Of Dutch unity in South Africa. In the mean
while Great Britain is keeping up catter OF arms
for the double purpose OF quietng British demands
for activity and Fastening the Beers.
Lord George Hamilton. Secretary OF state Tor
India in a speech on Wednesday described English
feeling saying: .
IL am certain no Government could remain In
office II Il attempted in any TO run away from
the enforcement Of Sir Alfred Miners proposals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
VdRFIELD'S CHANCES IN MARYLAND
LIKELY TO SECURE THE NOMINATION. FOR GOV
ERNOR. BARRING SENATORIAL
DEAL BY GORMAN.


Baltimore July (SpeciaD.-The question of
Democratic candidate for United States Senator TO
succeed Senator Wellington. In 1902 has been made
q contingency in the present contest for the NOM
ination for Governor 1t reported to-day I'm the
inner circles that the friends OF Colonel John Wal
ter smith the new Eastern Shore Congressman and
leader OF the party on that side OF Chesapeake Bay
were urging Senator German TO support the Colonel
who in return for the nomination Tor Governor.
would agree to make a fight the Eastern Shore
candidate for Senator. 1t is said that Smith and
his friends will also pledge themselves 10 swing the
Eastern Shore in line for German for Senator
should he not succeed in his ambition of becoming
part OF the Presidential ticket next year.
There Is a strong sentiment for Bryan and free
silver in the eastern tier of counties. but Colonel
Smith, himself gold Democrat. will guarantee to
keep the shore solidy in line for German for any
thing and renounce all claims 10 the United Sta ties
Senatorship In return for the Governorship.
The Smith people have also determined TO enter
the primary fight In Baltimore against Edwin War
field and Judge Fisher for control OF the twenty
one city delegates the State convention. No mat
ter whether Warheld or Smith heads the ticket.
should it be elected and the Legislature also be
Democratic Murray Vandivere, chairman OF the
State Committee. Is TO be State Treasurer.
Edwin Warield president Of the Fidelity and
Deposit Company, who is making great fight for
the nomination for Governor. without the direct
support the last few days many OF the leading
financiers and business men. The Warfeld Asso-
citation OF 1000 business men has been organized
with Christian Deyries. president OF the Bank OF
Baltimore and City Finance Commissioner as
president. A remarkable feature OF Warhed's
candidacy never before seen in Maryland. Is the
fact that the Democratic worklngmen's clubs are
as favorable toward him as the Democratic bank
ers and business The fact that Governor
Lowndes the Republican candidate for renomina.
ton is "A leading director in the same company OF
which Warneld Is the president is another pecul-
arity of the campaign.
Unless a deal involving the Sena torship Is made
between Colonel Smith and German, the nomina-
ton will most likely go 10 Warheid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
Volta EXHIBITION DESTROYED.
ELECTRIC WIRES CAUSE FIRE WHICH
LAYS THE BUILDINGS IN ASHES.

Como Italy July s-The Volta Electrical Exhibit
lion has been entirely destroyed by fire. due 10 de-
fective electric wires. Many relics of Volta per-
shed. There was no loss Of l.fe
The fire broke out In the Marine Gallery and
spread with marvellous rapidity owing to the COM
bustble nature OF the buildings and their contents.
Many visitors were in the buildings when the flames
broke out and fled In n state of panic. TWO gasom-
eters exploded with a report that was heard
distance OF several miles. and the immense column
Of smoke which visible In Milan. twenty
eight miles away.
The insurance on the property destroyed is light
being only 100000 lire exclusive OF that carried by
individual exhibitors.
The hremen succeeded in saving a number OF the
personal effects OF Volta, including the Senatorial
sword presented to him by Napoleon. decorations,