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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-05
DIAMOND PAVEMENT.
THE KIMBERLEY ROAD coNTAlNsF FOR.
 TUNES IN PRECIOUS STONES.


 The Public There Travel on High Road
 literally Growing With Diamonds-ons
 Small Piece of Road the Size of n Bed
 room Yielded siOo, 900 Worth.
 It is not often that 1t is given to man, outside of the favored gentle men who figured in the stirring story Of Aladdin and his wonderful lamp and kindred productions of rich Orient al imagination, to travel daily on a highroad literally grooming with dia- monds. When such an unusual priv ilege is youchsafed, it would appear to be the proper thing to admit that one might love the very ground he walked on. Until few years ago there was such a road, and it was neither a vision of the pipe nor the press agent. 1t was located in the Kimberley dis. qict in South Africa, and when a man walked over it he walked over millions of dollars worth of the prec- i0us stones.
 Five thousand dollars a yard was the record of some parts of the road. The diamonds are not there now, so it will do the gentle reader no good to take ticket for Kimberley and seek to find a fortune in the street It seems that when the diamond mining industry was some years younger than 1t is to-day, there was q vexing scarcity of water in the Kimberley country. So, when miner couldn't get q sup ply of water to help him in his search, he had to do the best he could and hustle around with his tools in the dry earth. He would spade here and there un il he struck q lump of earth which held the eagerly-sought prize. Then he would abandon the little mound of earth his spade had overturned and seek for diamonds in another place. After while, several years in fact, these mounds amounted to q consider ble obstruction to travel and further digging. The loose earth was in the way, but no one would volunteer to cart it away. Finally the Kimberley municipal council offered to use the dirt in macadamiZing the roads around the city, which was branching out and reaching quite respectable proportions. The offer was gladly accepted by the mine owners, and the mounds were cleared away.
 Nearly d score of years after there was q drop in the diamond market. The price of the stones fell, and, in order to bring about q return of high figures. the mine owners decided to restrict their output This necessitat- ed big cut in the pay roll, and as result, the Kimberley district was soon overrun with unemployed miners. Then some of the wise men in the land came to the conclusion that they might pick 3lp q few overlooked gems from the hiehroad if they could get muni- eipal permission and plentiful sup ply of water. They got both, for each year a portion of the road which had been strengthened by the mound dirt was turned over to the men, and they worked in it with astonishing results. Diamonds to the value of $200,000 were recovered yearly for several years. From one little piece of road no bigger than bed room there was taken S100,000 worth of diamonds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-05
The Original Rock of Ages.

Sir William H. Willis, member of Parliament for Bristol, writes of the origin of Augustus Montague Top lady's grand hymn, 'The Rock of ages" as follows:
 'Toplady was one day overtaken by heavy thunderstorm in Burning ton Coombe, on the edge of my prop erty, rocky glen running up into the heart of the Mendip range, and there, taking shelter between two massive piers of our native limestone rock, he Denned the hymn."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-05
SELLING NEWSPAPERS IN PARIS.

l-e street ears and omnibuses? The problem was soon solved, for one fine day man selling papers appeared near the Madeleine with a peculiar apparatus. He had a stick seven or eight feet long, with wire clamps fastened to its sides and papers stuck in them. On the top there was q small metal cup with {, hole in the bottom. The hole was q very important part of the apparatus, for 1t reached all the way down through the stick, and through it came the copper coins of one or two sous, according to the price of the paper selected by the patron.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-05

"This makes the tenth morning, ma'am. that have tried to collect this milk bill"
 T have tried more mornings that, sir, to collect little cream from your milk, and I have never had any better success than you're going 10 have this time. Don't step an the cat when you go out please"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-05
Selling Newspapers in Paris.

Here is an idea fer ae smart newsboy to improve upon. The Com pagnie Generale dcs Omnibus issued an order forbidding newsboys from entering it's vehicles. How would it now be possible to reach would-be customers perched on the 'imperiales," the seats provided on the roofs of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-05
To the Public.

NIC uUII-1.
 We have, after considerable cor respondence and by purchasing large line of Buckeye Cameras se- cured the agency of the Best FIn Camera on the market. fact tfat we are ready to prove to any one
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-05

Rock of ages, cleft for me,
 Let me hid myself in thee.
 Let the water and the blood
 from thy side, healing flood, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and keep me pure. Should my tears forever flow, Should my zeal no longer know, When I rise to worlds unknown And behold thee on thy thronc. Rock of ages. cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-05

New York. May p To the Walker Drug Co. Pine Bluff, Ark.
 Gentlemen:-We have notified our Chicago house that you are eur Agents in Pine Bluff, Ark, for the Buckeye Camera and that you are to be protected in the sale of our goods in your city.
 Very truly yours,
 E. < H. F. ANTHONY Co.,,
 No. 59l Broadway, N. Y.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-20
Citation ~ Publication.
THE STATE OF TEXAS.

To the Sheriff or any Constable of
Cameron Couuty-Greeting:
You are hereby commanded that
You cause the following notice in
words and figures as follows, to-
wit: No. 3lg,
In the matter Of the Estate I
CT Catalina Petitpiin, deceased,
Proof OF last will and testament
of Catalina Petitpain, deceas-
ed, pending in County Court OF
Cameron county, Texas, sitting in
probate.
To all persons interested in the
above entitled estate.
Notice is hereby given that Mar
tin B. Kingsbtsry, applicant. by his
attorney herein has Sled interroga-
tories in the matter OF the probate
of the last will and testament of
Catalina Petitpain, deceased. pend
ing in thecounty Court of Cameron
county Texas and numbered 319, on
the Probate Docket of said eonrt to
NJ. D. Morserrate and DIR. Amos
Graves, sr., witnesses TO said will,
and who reside il the city of San
Antonio. county of Bexar, State Of
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-20
ELEPHANT BUTTE CASE.
Ali the Evidence In-Argument to
Begin on Monday.

Las Cruces, n. NJ, Dec. 10
All the evidence in the Elephant
Butte dam cas3 is in tonight and
arguments begin Monday. The
defense has made cut strong case.
Today Custom Officers Bee and
Worsham OF Laredo testified that
the river was not uavigable.
Witness Worsham said that one
years use of the water Of the Rio
Grande for irrigation was worth
500 years for navigation. Pat
Garrett, sheriff of Bona Ana conn
ty n. ~, testified as to the long
dronth in Bee and other counties,
and Texas. Prof. Frank Carpen-
ter of the Fort Collins, Colorado
college, told Of measuring the Rio
Grande in Colorado to test It's
losses by seipage. He found that
water Aeiped out regularly.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-20
BROWNSVILLE ROAD.
Uaited Effort Is Necessity % Raise
Balance of the Bonus.
5. A. Express, II.

5. A. Express, II.
The Brownsville Railroad COM
mittee continued IFS canvass last
week and report that the work done
was such as to inspire sufficient
confidence in the outcome to cause
the committee to prosecute its work
with renewed energy this coming
week. 1t is the intehs:on to receive
an ultimatnm from all who have
been previously waited upon and it
is believed that there will be few
disappointments. The committee
desire to impress upon all who
have not yet subscribed that the
amount now available falls so far
short of what is required that
united effort is absolutely needed
to raise the necessary amount.
The feeling among business men
generally is that the proposition is
oae of the gravest Importance to
San Antonio and that it would be
a blow to the future of the city if
the present movement to secure the
railroad were to fail. In view Of
this it is incredible that the present
opportunity can or will be treated
with indifference. The raising of
the bonus means that the arrange
mentS made for the construction of
the proposed line viii be perfected
by so doing, and the failure to do
so will have the reverse effect.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-20
T0DAY'S
TELEGRAMS.
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
Government Will Mobilize More
Mounted Infantry.
War Reports Still Severely Censor
ed-British Down on Portugal
for Allowing Boer Supplies to
Pass Delagoa Bay.

London Dee. 20.-(Early morn
ing)-The government has at last
consented to mobilize the forces
which Gen. BulIer is credited with
having demanded all along as es-
sential to success in South Africa,
namely 10000 mounted infantry.
The British second class cruiser,
Isis. will convey Gen. Kitchener
from Egypt to the Cape. She has
been ordered to steam at Is knots.
Special reports regarding the
fighting at Tugela river are still
6ltiring through, but newspapers
complain that these are severely
censored, and 1t is still impossible
TO get an accurate idea of the bat
tie. From the latest accounts,
however, it appears that Gen. Bull
Ter was IN personal command.
The Standard hints editOrially
this morning that, if Portugal con-
tinues to allow supplies of war
materials and foreign volunteers TO
reach the Transvaal through Della
goa Bay, Eaglaud will have some
thing to say in the matter.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-20
To Cure a Cola in one Day

To Cure q Cold III One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if i fails to cure, 25c. The
eeaase han i B. .. ou eseh 30
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-20
TWISTING THE LIONS TAIL.
Resolution That the Us. Maintain
a Strict Neutrality Between
British Boer War.

Washington, d. G., Dec. Is
Representative Snlzer Of New York
has introduced a joint resolution
declaring that state of war exists
ii South Africa and according bel
ligerent rights to the Transvaal
government. The resolution:
Resolved, by the Senate and
House of Representatives, that the
government of the United States
recognizes a condition Of public
war between Great Britain and the
Republic of Transvaal, and that
the United States of America here
by declare that they will maintain
a condition of strict neutrality be
tween the contending powers and
afford 10 each the rights of beIlig-
ereEts in lie ports and territory
of tie United States. The Con
greSs Of the United States pro-
tssts and demonstrates against tie
barbarous lnapner in which the
war has been conducted by Great
Britain and the PRESIDENT is hereby
authorized to take such steps as
may be expedient in DISPLACEMENT
to secure an observance of the laws
of war as recognized by the laws of
civilized nations and bring about
an honorable peace.
Dir. Sulzer said of the resolution:
"My sympathy is with the Beers.
They are making d brave and gal
laut fight against great odds for
their homes, their fresides and
their liberties. We should net Sc
cretly nor openly help Great Bri
tain to their disadvantage. We
should accord the Beers all the
rights Of belligerenss. l want TO
see the Beers win and | hope they
will. I am opposed to the big
sticking mode of warfare Great
Britain is carrying On. IL what |
read in the papers is true, this
cruelty and inhumanity puts Eng
land beyond the pale Of civiliza-
ton. shall do all in my power
to pass this resolution. 1t will
come up in the House and | want
to go on record in favor of he
Beers and the republic agalasr
English or any Anglo-Aiaes ca
alliance expressed or implied =
To Cure Cora in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne
Tablets All druggists refund the
money i fails to cure, 25c. The
ses.i.. har +. 3. .. oa eseh ID
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-20

Texas, the answers to which will
be read in evidence upon the proof
OF said will, and has also fled an
affidavit in said cause, that all of
the witnesses to said viii are nom
residents ofthe county Of Cameron,
State of Texas, and that they are
witnesses 10 the execution OF said
viii ,ssand that the persons entitled
to claim by, or through said de-
ceased have not appeared to contest
said will and are unknown and
have no attorney of record upon
whom service can be made, and that
a commission will issue on and af-
ter the thirtieth day after the pub
LEGATION of this notice, to take the
dispositions of said witnesses.
witness Joseph " ebb, Clerk OF
County .Conrt, Of Cameron county,
Texas.
Given under ray hand and the
seal of said Court, at office IN the
city of Brownsville, this the Sth., !
day of December a. D.. 1899.
lis. JOSEPH WEBB.
Clerk, County Court, Cameron
Comfy Texas. Il
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-20

To be published in some news
paper for thirty days and of this
precept. and how yOu have execut-
ed the same. make dine resIin.
Witness Joseph Webb, Clerk of
the County Court of Cameron coun-
ty. Texas.
Given under my hand and seal
of said Conrt lat office, in the city Of
Brownsville this the 8th., day Of
December y. D., 1859
LIS. JOSEPH WEBB.
Clerk, County Court, Cameron
County, Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-20
BILL KENoMINATE BRYAN
Lentz of Ohio Arraigns Trusts and
Imperialism and Stands BY
Silver.

Mr.. Lentz (0hio) charged thai
tBe pending bill had been prepared
by the $500 National banks, a Sc
lect combination that welded more
influence than the Masonic frater-
nifty, the Odd Fellows and the BED
kIen combined. The bill was IN
tended to- increase the power of
the National banks. All the rest
tAat was in it was already in the
law. As he proceeded Mr.. Lentz' ;
remarks became sensational.
1--WE are in favor of renominat-
isg William Jennings Bryan"
said he, "and we will put in a
plank against trusts; We Will put
in plank against Imperialism, and
we will put III plank against tie
British alliance, an alliance that
is now open aud apparent. Gap
plause on democratic sidc.) They
are shooting down liberty in South
Africa, while you are shooting
it down in the Philippines. Cap
plasss' on the democratic side. }
That is evidence sufficient that
both governments are operating
upon parallel lines. The first bios
som of liberty in the orchard 50 be
cat of By the republican, party Ct
the United STATES. the first sub
stantial stFgggle for liberty in
Africa to be moved down in It's IN
faneey by the qteeu OF England,
with tie ear asking for a peace
conference II things are nob iu-
side out, how can the republican
party stand i:upotgnt and silent
while England is shooting to death
republic il South Africa and
while under the military and I'M
perialisiie powers that patronage
has delivered to the president here, -
the crime Of crimes is being com
laitted under the Stars aud Stripes
of the ORION. The president at
Madison, WIS, said: 'One small
fraction Of one small tribe reSiSts
our authority in the Orient Aye,
my friends, with an army there
and on the way OF -, coo men, to
snbdue one small fraction Of one
small tribe, an army larger than
Sherman needed to march to the
Sea, an army larger than Graut
u ssded to take Vicksburg, is now
called into requisition and kept ,
there for nearly year to subdue
one small fraction Of cue small
tribe. Is that the source of your
prosperltyi Is yonr Egan pension
of $1,000 for being reduced, de-,
gsstled, aud disbonored-is yoar
beef a'ust that murderedi4 1890 men,
the Spaniards only killed $50
Is that the source of your pros
perityi applause on the DEM
ucratic side. Is your humiliation
and subordiuation of the man who
won the most magnificent naval
victory that the world las ever
seen, Winfield Scott Schley-
CApplsuse on he democratic side)
is that the source OF your proper
Bf Is your subordination of
Brooke and Miles and Merritt,
The men who had been trained,
together with their associates, at
an expense of millions of dollars
TO this country, and putting of
politicians in the army saddle
IS that the cause of your prosper
ityf (AppIause on the democratic
side. } You Will live to be ashamed
IF y0gr record
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
Rolling i'll Health
Price Bros. Gr0cerS
PHONE 353.
A Night OF Terror.

awful anxiety was felt for the wi
dow ofsthe breve General Burnham of
Machias, Me-, when the doctors said
she could not live till morning." writes
Mrs. S. 81. Lincoln, who attended her
that fearful night. Gall thought that
she must soon die from pneumonia,
but she begged for: DR.. Kings New
Discovery, saying it had more than
once saved her life, and had cured her
of consumption. After three small
doses she slept easily all night, and its
further use completely cured her."
This marvellous medicine is guaranteed
to cure alls thoat, chest and lung
diseases. Only SOC and S1OO Trial
bottles free at Irwin & Co. drug
store
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
Your Face

Shows the state of your feelings and
the state of your health as we'll. Inn
pure blood makes itself apparent in a
pale and sallow complexion, PIN pies
and Skin Eruptions. If you are feeling
weak and worn out and do not have a
healthy appearance you should try
Acker's Blood Elixir. 1t cures all
blood diseases where cheap Sarsaparil-
las and so called purifiers fail: knowing
this we sell every bottle on a positive
guarantee. M. II. Webb druggist.
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold
on a positive guarantee. Cures heart
burn, raising of the food, distress after
eating or any form of dyspepsia. One
little tablet gives immediate relief 25
cts. and so cts. M. II. Webb, drug
gist.
Moki Tea positively cures Sick
Headache, indigestion and constipa-
ton. A delightful herb drink. Re-
moves all eruption of the skin, produc-
ing perfect complexion. or money re-
funded. 25 cts. and so cts. M. II.
Webb, druggist.
Acker's English Remedy will stop a
cough at any time. and will cure the
worst cold in twelve hours, or money
refunded. 25 cts. and so cts. M. II.
Webb druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
BOUND OVER
Madge Mason Released On d Small
Bond

After hearing the evidence in the
Madge Mason case last Saturday after
noon Justice Ellis bound the woman
over to await the action of the grand
jury.
Her bond was fixed at $500 and was
promptly made. She was released.
Parties who heard the evidence Sat-
urday afternoon say that Browder was
not absolutely positive that the Mason
woman took his pocket book and that
anyone OF half dozen persons with
whom he came in contact while more
or less intoxicated might have appro-
priated his wallet and contents. Madge
Mason instantly denied that she took
the money.
Jack Fallon was arrested by Officer
Winkler on suspicion that he was
tampering With the prosecuting wit
ness, Browder, and locked in the police
station for short time.
After being released F'allon said he
was only standing on the street talk
ing to Browder and had no intention of
Offering to bride him. He said he had
asked Browder in to have a drink
when Mr.. Winkler called to him and
said he had orders from the prosecut-
ing attorney to arrest him.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
White Oaks, N0gal,
and Fl. Stanton

Train leaves AIamoe ordO on arrival
OF train No. ! for the end of the line,
which by October LIST, will be at Ss-
lado, the new coal mining camp, where
the largest town in Southern New
Mexico will be found.
Track Is but twelve miles from
White Oaks, and comfortable stage
makes trip in one hour and thirty min
utes.
Stages to Nogal, Salado and Fort
Stanton connect with all trains.
The day of the long, tedious, dusty
stage ride to White Oaks country is
past. The bray of the mule is sup
planted by the snort of the locomotive.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
Hotel pdldCiO

Messrs McDermott and Carpenter
have assumed charge of the above
hotel at chihuahua, Mex, and will con-
duct the same on the American pla 4
Mr. D McDermott Is we'll known to
the IL aveling public as having for
many years conducted the tRobinon
house. Everything has been refiitted to
the comfort of the guests and good
treatment is guaranteed.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
''C1OudCrOft''
Breathing spot of the southwest.

Breathing spot of the southwest
This ride from Alsmogordo to Cloud
croft Is the most unique imaginable,
and not equalled anywhere on the con-
tinent.
Don't forget that you can make
round trip from Ell Paso to Toboggan
for $500: leaving Ell Paso Saturdays at
1920 a. M, arriving Cloudcroft in time
for dinner, and returning any Monday.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
A Fl.ightful Blunder

Will often cause horrible burn.
scald, cut or bruise.s Bucklen's Arnics
Salve, the best in the world. will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcer, boils.
felons corns, all skin eruptions. Best
drug store.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea, twenty
five cents bottle.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30

ST wish to express my thanks to the
manufactures of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, for
having put on the market such q
wonderful incidence" says W. w.
Massingill. of Beaumont, Texas. There
are many thousands of mothers whose
children have been saved from attacks
of dysentery and cholera infantum
who must also feel thankful. It is for
sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30

During the winter of 1897 Mr.. James
Reed, one of the leading citizens and
merchants of Clay, Clay Co., w. Va,
struck his leg against cake of ice in
such manner as to bruise it severely.
1t became very much swollen and
panied him SO badly that be could not
walk without the aid of crutches. He
was treated by physicians, also used
several kinds of liniment and two and a
half gallons Of whisky in bathing ii, but
nothing gave any relief until he, began
using Chamberlain IS Pain Balm. This
brought almost a complete cure in a
weeks time and he believes that had
he not used this remedy his leg would
have to be -amputated. Pain Balm is un-
equaled for sprsins, bruises and rheu-
matism. For sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30

On the 10th of December 1897, Rev.
S. A. Donehoe, pastor M. E. church,
South, PIT. Pleasant, W. Va, contract
ed severe cold was attended from the
beginning by violent coughing. He
says: AFTER resorting to q mum Der of
so-called specifics. usually kept in the
house to no purpose, [ purchased a
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Re
medy, which acted like a charm. L
most cheerfully recommend 1t to the
public" For sale by all druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30

J. G. Ross & Co., undertakers and
embalmers, have removed their par
lors and rooms to 81 Ell Paso street,
in Opera House Building.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
Pure Hygienic Water.

Made from distilled water. Ask
your family physician or druggist as to
purity and healthfulness of our ice.
Telephone No. IA.
Ell PASO ICE & REFRIGERATOR Co
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-30
Just a Little Snecial.

Twenty dozen Trimmed Felt Coils
and Crushers; also untri1nmed English
Felt Hats in every imaginable shape
and color, all 81 90 values. at Csc.
Posener's Cut-Kate millinery,
Sheldon Block Opposite postoffice.