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THE CHINESE PEoDLER.
iltIe Ones Have to Depend on Him For
 Their Toys.

lttIe Ones Have to Depend on Him For
 Their Toys.
 Few, indeed would be their play .hings if the Chinese children had to depend on toy stores for them. As it lis, the peddler is familiar sight in every Chinese city, and when the ehil- iren hear the gong of toy seller it is a signal for rush to the front gates Ito catch him before he gets bE.
 At call these men slip the pole from their shoulders and set their baskets on the ground, and there is always group of children ready to gather around them.
 A display of toys carried by one of these toy sellers includes many things familiar to Americans, though the shapes seem odd and fantastic. Clay fruits, dolls of all kinds, pewter jewell Fys earrings and hair ornaments, fire crackers of strange shapes which will hardly ever go off, toy pipes, little bowls and chopsticks, small carved idols, little horses, dogs, camels and elephants all covered with rabbit fur, and wagons with music boxes under the seats that grind out a tune as you pull them along.
 Other things seem stranger still, for the kites, made in the shape of birds, fish, serpents, dragons and even inani- mate objects like bells and houses, will have wind harps fastened on their backs to make them sing while in the air, and will have eyes set loose in their heads, so that when the wind blows the eyes will turn around and look as if they were winking at you. There are long glass trumpets, to be blown like bugles, that give out beautiful, clear note. Little shuttlecocks made out Of a couple of cash bound together with red leather and with bunch of feath- CTS fastened in the holes in the cash, which the children keep in the air by Jumping with their heads and striking with their feet. Molds for making clay money, whistling tops that spin on 8 string held between two sticks; small whistles to fasten on the tails of pet Yaipnanc 4o ubief1n ac they HV
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A GrntefnI Cnt.

A Boston family had a cat of which they thought great deal. The cat was sick, and in spite of careful nursing, catnip tea and all they could do. the cat grew worse, and they had to call the doctor The doctor soon put pussy on her feet again.
 Not long after this doctor was called again to sec a member of the same family. No sooner had the doctor en- tered the room than the cat appeared, took a seat beside the doctor and did not stir until the physician had left. Every day the doctor returned, and every day the cat sprung to greet him with every appearance of delight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-15
The TWO Kinds of self-Denin1.

All life is a system of self-denial. The wicked man denies himself as much as the most conscientious Chris tian. The difference is in the kinds of things toward which the self-denial is applied. Daniel denied himself the wine and highly seasoned meats of the kings court in order that he might keep his head clear and his body strong and vigorous. Belshazzar, on the other hand, denied himselfa clear head in or der that he might have the present pleasures of Wine-drinking. Daniel could not get along without prayer and reyerent worship toward God, but he could get along without drunkenness BeIshazzar could not do without his sprees, but he could do without the prayer-meeting. The difference in des- tiny of the two men, the one coming to old age in honor and nobility, and the other going down in drunken reyeI, was the logical outcome Of the several paths of f-denial they had been pursuing f their youth.-Dr. L. A. Banks.
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THE DAY OF REST.

o sweet, fair day of silence. When echoes come and go, Of voices praising him, the King, Who died so long ago. As though in benediction It brought us nearer heaven, His face to see. his own to be- Day sweetest of the seven.
 Selected.
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The Principle of Inertia.

By applying the principle of inertia we may produce a number of interest ing tricks that will amuse and perhaps instruct some of the big folks as well as the children. One trick requires an old broomstick, sawed off at the broom end. Two paper rings about twelve
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-15
The Mandnrin.s Farm.

4 model farm on the American plan and run with American machinery, stock and methods, is about to be es- tablished by a Chinese Mandarin who lives near Shanghai.
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He cfnn Efraf.

That is an excellent expression of Stephen Grellet's You have been starched, but not washed Anything to avoid the washing process! The main thing is to get the starched ef- feet! Now the divine method goes deeper; it begins with the washing. Religion never polishes up an old cor rupt life; it does not simply put stiffen- ing into our soiled lives. It cleanses, it purifes, it whitens "-The American Friend.
 | "A man got in his wagon and found his horse could not move, because it was still "hitched at the mouth" For the same reason some of us cannot move on. No vessel can leave it's dock until the last shore line is loosed or snapped.-Christian Standard.
 Try taking cod liver oil in tomato catsup if you want to make it palatable.
 Try hard eider-a wineglassful three times a day--for ague and rheumatism
 Try taking a nap in the afternoon if you are going to be out late in the evening.
 Try breathing the fumes of turpen- tine or carbolie acid 10 relieve whoop- ing cough.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-15
Ho1v to Malse 2 Paper Fish swi1

How to Make a Taper h1Sh swim,
 Cut out of ordinary paper a fish. In the center of the body must be a cir cular opening, communicating with the tail by a narrow canal. Place water in an oblong vessel and lay the fish carefully on the water, so that it's un- der side will be thoroughly wetted, though it's upper surface remains dry.
 Pour delfeately one or two drops of oil within the circular opening. The oil will strive to spread itself over the surface of the water, but by doing so it can only travel along the little canal that leads to the tail. By a reactiye eff feet the fish will be impelled in direc- ton opposite to that in which the oil will go. The movement will last quite long,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-15

inches in diameter are made by past ing together strips of writing paper an inch wide. Two sharp table knives or razors should be held by two persons, each holding one on the same level with the sharp edge upward. Over these the paper rings are to be passed and the broomstick suspended by the paper rings. The performer then takes a strong stick and strikes the broom stick sharp, strong blow in the mid dle, and it breaks instantly, without tearing the paper rings or causing them to cut on the razors.
 Or this can be done by sticking a needle in each end of the broomstiek and resting the needles on the edges of glass goblets stood on chairs. In either case the blow struck in the mid dle breaks the stick without moving the supports. 4 pile of checkers may be put on the table and by one blow with the edge of a knife the center or even the bottom one may be removed without disturbing the others.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-15

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-05
CLLNGING TO liver.
DEMOCRATS TRY TO MAKE 1T THE
ISSUE IN NEBRASKA

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Omaha Neh, June 4 (SpeciaD.-Though this
Ia a so-calIed off year in Nebraska the indi-
cations are that the campaign will be unusu-
allv animated. and will be practically the pre-
l,rn,narv skirmish in the West OF the Presi-
6ent,al contest of 1900. In fact, the fusion
forces admit as much, and the Republican lead
ers are not much averse TO making the battle
along these lines. The leaders OF both forces
saw the contest will be spirited
The Republican party managers assert that
the colonial policy Of the Administration Is be-
coming more popular in the West daily. and
that by fall there will be no division on this
subject. for the success OF the policy will be
too manifest to be disputed. Thus, the Repub-
,,cans argue. the old lines between the parties
will be restored. since the silver issue is dead
forever.
The fusion leaders insist that by decrying the
colonial policy Of the Government they will win
the State election. but they are loud In the
declaration of their intention not to abandon
a single feature Of the Chicago platform. which
they insist is still popular In the West.
Colonel w, j. Bryan practically sounded the
keynote of the fall campaign at the banquet or
the Peter Cooper Club recently. when. compn-
menting the makers OF the Chicago platform
and ~ the silver plank, he said: Whatever
ether States may do we cannot believe that
tha sound Judgment and patriotism which Ne
hrsska has always displayed can be induced TO
throw away at this time the grand opportunity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-05
INTEREST IN SE.NA TORSHIP.
MISSISSIPPI VOTERS TO EXPRESS THEIR
PREFERENCES.

Jackson. Miss. June (SpeciaD.-Politcs In
Mississippi, by reason of the fact that Demo-
cratic ascendency In the State IL undisputed. Is
not usually exciting, the chief contest being
between the Democratic candidates at the pri-
maries and nominating conventions.
The present campaign, however. is unusually
interesting and exciting, because the strong
sentiment throughout the state In favor of the
election Of United States Senators by popular
vote is shown by the executive committees OF
many of the counties providing for the submits
sion OF the names OF Senatorial candidates at
the county primaries. 1t being understood that
the candidates receiving the largest number OF
votes are to receive the votes OF the legislators
chosen from such county. There are seventy
five counties in the State, and so far ffty-hve
have provided for thus ascertaining the sena-
torial preferences OF their voters Other couh-
ties will doubtless do likewise.
The Senatorial situation is a little peculiar.
The LEGISLATURE to be chosen In November will
have to elect a Senator to Ill the unexpired
term ~ the late Senator E. c. Walthal now filled
by Senator w. v. Sullivan BY the appointment
Of Governor McI.aurin. This term ends in 1901.
and the same Legislature Will also choose a
Senator for the full term beginning March 4,
1o0i There are two candidates for the short
term and two for the long term all Democrats
For the short term Senator Sullivan has lot
an opponent Ex-Governor Lowry. and their
chances are about even.
cites the most interest. The candidates are
Governor A j. McLaurin and John M Alien
the witty Congressman from the let District.
These men are making an active canvass ot inc
debate Both being Democrats party issues
OF course play no part 10 the discussions In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-05
THREE MEN on EACH SIDE.
ALI, SEEKING THE GOvERNORSHIP OF
KENTUCKY.

Louisville. KY. June 4 (SpeciaD.-Thoush the
Republican State Convention TO nominate can
didate for Governor and full State ticket Is
TO be held at Lexington on July IL IL was not
until last week that the last candidate was
announced in the person Of Samuel II. stone
Auditor of State. The week before William >.
TAYLOR. Attorney General OF the State, made
a similar announcement. These, with ex-Judge
Clifton J. Pratt, make up the Republican held'
which. like the Democratic. is composed Of three
candidates.
The Democratic aspirants have been on the
stump for months waging an exceedingly bitter
nersonal campaign. They are ex-Attorney-Gen-
eral Parker Watkins Hardin, State Senator
Goebel and ex-Representative William j. Stone.
The delay in the Republican announcements
Is due to the bitter personal controversy be-
tween Governor Bradley and the Adm!nlstra-
ton party in this State. The opposition
10 the Governor Is led by the friends OF Dr.
Godfrey Hunter, Minister to Guatemala whose
defeat for the United States Senate was brought
about by Governor Bradleys hostility. Singh
larry enough. nearly all the members OF Gov
ernor pradley's Official family. including Messrs
Stone and Taylor have taken sides against the
Governor and 30 has United States Senator
Deboe. Mr.. Deboe has made repeated attempts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-05

which she has Of leading the van in the great
victory which must crown the conflict Of 1900"
The hearty cheers with which this sentiment
was received clearly manifest that the leaders
OF the tri-headed party In Nebraska are with
Colonel Bryan. He is their leader much as
ever, and Will remain so at least until after
the struggle OF 1900 But the masses Of the
Silver Democratic party. the Silver Republican
party and the Popusts are not so enthusiastic.
Silver cannot arouse the enthusiasm that II
formerly did in Nebraska. even with all the
eloquence OF Colonel Bryan to revive the Issue
So 1t may be regarded as certain that the Issue
will be more Imperialism and anti-imperialism
than silver or other financial vGgaries this fall
One cause for the bitterness Of the fight In
this State this fail. aside from National issues
is the fact that a Supreme Court Judge must be
elected. The bench Ia at present II ade up OF
two Republicans and one Populist One Repub-
can judges term expires this fall. and both
sides hope TO replace him and control that body
For this reason the fight will he hard with
this exception. there only two other officers
TO he elected this fall-two State University Re
gerts. Ex-United States Senator w. V. Allen
will probably be the candidate OF the allied
fusion forces for the Supreme bench. He Is
now Acting District Judge by appointment from
the Governor. and wants 10 go to the Supreme
bench. The Republicans likely to nominate
District Judge Henry s. Baker Of Omaha Both
are strong men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-05
SENATOR.SHIP THE ISSUE.
INTERESTING STRUGGLE AMONG THE
DEMOCRATS IN VIRGINIA.

Richmond. Va. June (SpeciaD.-The cam
paign In Virginia next fall bids fair 10 be the
most exciting in the last ten years among those
in which only State officers were TO be chosen.
The fight will be the nomination Of Demo-
cratic candidates rather than between the rep
resentatives Of opposing parties The issue will
be the selection Of candidates for the United
States Senate by some popular method-a pri-
mary or convention-rather than by legis-
lative caucus as now. The fight is within the
Democratic pay, and looks, Of course to the
ultimate election OF Senators by the direct vote
OF the people
The election will be confined TO members Of the
General Assemby-haH OF the Senate'B twenty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-05

stead, Mr.. Allen attacks the record OF the Gov
ernor. and the debate degenerates more or less
Into personalities.
None Of the counties nave yet held primaries.
all OF them being scheduled. however, for the
present month and July. The indications now
are that the race will be holly contested one
with the chances In favor of the Governor,
especially should other candidate appear
There Is talk Of this. however, and there may
be deadlock in the Legislature.
Candidates for Governor and other State Of
fees are numerous and thoroughly can
wasting the State. striving to indorse
ments from the various counties for the State
convention. which meets at Jackson. the cap
ital. in August
So far there is no evidence that the Demo-
cratic candidates will have any opposition
though later the Republicans may decide to
contest some OF the Offices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-05

TO heal the breach by securing a candidate
upon whom both factions could agree but aban-
dored the attempt several weeks ago in despair
The first Republican to announce his candi"
dacy was -ex-Judge Clifton J. Pratt. OF Madi-
sorvle. who Is said to be Governor Bradey's
choice. Judge Pratt has been the Circuit
Court bench and In the State Senate. He has
no enemies In the party except such as he has
because Governor Bradley Is known 10 favor
him, but he has never taken any conspicuous
part in public affairs.
The candidacy of Auditor Stone inspires pro-
found respect He. by the way. is one of the few
nativc-born Kentucky politicians who can ad-
dress the German voters in their own language.
Mr.. Stone was educated at Heidelberg, and was
one OF the most noted student duellists. He has
until recently been Of the largest land own
of the Blue Grass region
Attorney General Taylor an unknown
country lawyer when he put on the ticket
in 1920 but he was the only Attorney General
who was able to drive the lottery out Of Ken
lucky. and he IL said also 10 be adrot poll
tician. He and Auditor Stone will divide the OPP
position to Governor Bradley's friend, but as the
Governor has announced that he Will take no
part in the struggle this may not amount TO
much 1t is impossible 10 guess AT this moment
which candidate will secure the nomination. the
party being so apathetic and the announcements
coming so late
The Democratic canvass for the nomination Is
a bitter one. and at present appears to be in
free-silver speeches on a gold platform and was
ANONYMOUSLY beaten by Governor Bradley in
1895 He has been candidate ever since. lie
is an able and popular stump speaker and an
adroit politician. and he seems TO have his forces
well in hand. He is making his canvass mainly
on the free-silver issue, but is handicapped by
the support of the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road and other corporations.
Mr.. Goebel Is making the race on a distinctly
anti-corpora ton platform. He is the author of
the election law which bears his name. 1t is an
unpopular measure even with Democrats, but II
places the whole control Of the elections in Dem
ocratic hands Mr.. Goebe Is now free silver
man. but has a gold record which gives him
much unhappiness.
Mr.. Stone is a compromise candidate with no
enemies and as he is an ex-Confederate soldier
he has a strong following. Should there be
bitter fight between Hardin and Goebel, Stone
will be apt 10 profit by II.
Little interest is taken in the contests for the
nominations for subordinate Offices on either
side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-05
COMING STATE ELECTIONS.
FEATURES or INTERESTING CAMPAIGNS BEGUN IN ELEVEN
CONlfONII,EALTHS


will be in of which
MARYLAND Ohio Iowa. Massachusetts, Kentucky Mississippi
Governors and other officers
a Superior Court Judge and Supreme Justices.
Nebraska Colonel Bryan will campaign
for place on the Supreme Court Bench
NewYork will be
nt owing
the election on the National campaign of 1900
New-Jerey will again choose a Republican Legislature
Virginia Mississippi the legislative elections will made
in United Senate
express their for Senators the primaries.
Although for Alabama will be held August
1900 the friends begun
paign O that office
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
A FAST MAIL INDEED.

To show how distance is being over
come by railroad speed Mr.. Chas. T.
Batelle, young business man OF
Seattle, handed the Editor of the
Times, few days ago, an envelope,
postmarked New York City, Aug. %,
z p. M, the reverse side containing
these words: Seattle, Sept. /, IL p.
m" 1t takes but a little figuring to
demonstrate that these postmarks in
clsate a lapse of just 100 hours" of
0he-or four days and four hours. 1t
Was only about two years ago that it
took six continuous days" of riding
to cross the continent from New York
to Seattle, and when this was reduced
to five days" the travellers rejoiced.
What must their happiness be when
they appreciate the fact that they can
step on board lightning express" in
New York City and step off Flyer"
in Seattle in exactly 100 hours" and
then have thirty minutes" Of leeway,
as the Great Northern was due in
Seattle at 1890 September l.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
Beers Have Faith In Salisbury.

The London Daily Mail publishes
the following: 1.-The delay attending
the Boer reply is due to hopes still en-
tertained by the Transvaal of a peace
full settlement. The Beers trust the
premier as much as they distrust the
colonial secretary, and if Lord Sails
bury would give pledge that the
golden bridge was meant seriously,
they would venture upon it. We re-
greet to say that this last desperate eff
fort has broken down since Lord Sal
isbury cannot go behind Mr.. Chamber
lain without creating cabinet crisis.
1t is deplorable that state etiquette
should be strong enough to obstruct
the path to peace"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
situation i'm Samoa.

The Samoan situation is regarded by
officials at Washington as much more
menacing, because of the numerous re-
ports, particularly those from German
sources, that the Mataafa natives are
growing FESTIVE and are being melted
TO another rebellion. There has been
no official verification of these reports,
but officials acquainted with affairs
there and in possession of the latest
information credit the reports and say
there are indications that further
trouble is brewing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
IIayana.s EXPORTS.

III the volume of business continues
Tor the next four months at the ratio
OF the past eight months the export
trade OF Havana for the first year of
American occupation will exceed $780,
100000 The total exports for eight
months were S1s,95s, $40, the United
States alone taking Sl3, All worth,
leaving to be distributed among 20
other counties only IS, 535,153 worth.
The exports of merchandise To the
United States was Sl2, 500, 1888, and gold
coin S53O,37i. Spain took sS75,o40
worth of merchandise and 81, s03, 429 in
gold coin while France took S973, 900
worth of merchandise and S513,950
worth of gold coin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
Olympia's Men Led.

There were 1000 sailors and marines
in line. The men of the Olympia were
at the head of the column, marching
directly in front of the four-horse car
riage containing Admiral Dewey and
the mayor. Sousas band Of 100 pieces,
the finest marching band ever got to-
gether, furnished the music for the
Olympias tars.
In the naval division were the OIL
GERS and men who destroyed Cervera's
fleet off Santiago and Montejo's fleet
in Manila bay.
In the two carriages Immediately
following the admiral were four OF
Dewey's captains at Manila-Coghlan,
Wildes, Dyer and Lamberton.
Every branch of the service was rep
resented in the 1000 troops forming
the regular army division, including
the West Point cadets.
Practically the entire strength of the
national guard of New York, $4,000
men, were in line. with Gov. Theodore
Roosevelt riding at their head, squad
ron A acting as his special escort.
Fifteen other states had 10000 men
in line. The visiting troops marched
in the order of the admission Of their
states TO the union--namely: Penn
sylyania, New Jersey. Georgia, Connec-
ticut, Maryland, South Carolina, North
Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri,
Maine Florida and Texas
Famous military organizations
which have done much to give luster
to the American army were in line,
also the younger veterans. who gave
it new glory during the war with
Spain