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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-08
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The Northeast Arkansas Enter prise wisely remarks: "No newspa- per man can please everybody. The very best he can dois to do his duty as he understands it, no matter who objects, and let the kickers go to thunder. The good, solid, sensible people will stay with him, and they are the ones that count"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-08
PISTOL TROUBLE

|am McNein, colored, is on tri- bp circuit court today. He is
 6 with grand larceny or steal sstol from MT. Guy spellman, In Lake. McNeill is being rep sl by Judge O. C. Porter and ste by Prosecuting Attorney sorrells. The ease will be de- N 2 jury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-08

Order is rapidly being secured in Samoa. It is likely all three consuls will be recalled, also Chief Justice Chambers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-08
Stewart Places Money on F,tx.

Houston, June 7.-Dan Smart, the famous prize fight promoter, today wired an offer to J H. Madigan of $1, ,000 to $500 on Fitz- simmons. It was promptly taken, but no more was offered.
 Coal mine owners of Missouri and Kansas are forming a combine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29

him to be court-martialed and sus-
pended from his command for year.
Soon after this, his caustic and unruly
tongue caused him to speak things to
Washington's discredlt, for which he
was compelled to fight duel with Col.
Laurens. Lee was severely wounded
in this duel, but his Wanting spirit
was not subdued, and he soon after
wrote decidedly sassy" letter to con-
gress, for which he was promptly dis
missed from the service. He died in
Philadelphia in 1882, unloved and un-
mourned.
Gen. John Sullivan, who was next in
command to Lee, was the next occu-
pant of Hobgoblin Hall. Sullivan was
far from being a man of the Lee type,
and yet it is thought that he lacked
discretion in taking possession of Hob
goblin Hall, and had hardly gotten
comfortably settled in his desirably
pleasant surroundings before he, too,
received communication from Wash
ington that caused him to suddenly
depart and leave the house untenanted
by anything but sad memories.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29

with a crowned IN" was no mean
item in the cost of his wardrobe. A
note from his chemisier of 1903 shows:
Two hundred and forty-eigkt yards OF
demi- Holland linen, for six dozen
shirts, sl,041.60; marking and laun-
dry, 1920; 120 cambria handkerchief,
with vignettes and crowned initials
printed in various colors, $2SS; making
and laundry for same, SIS; forty
eight yards of Indian muslin for six
dozen cravats, s432; seventy-two yards
of Courtray for six dozen linen towels,
making, marking and laundry, S1l5.20;
twelve collars with black stripes,
1920; total, $2,OOS.2O. Still more Curl
Gus is the emperor's laundry bill for
the month of August, 1906. For forty
four shirts at ~ cents, thirty-cne fan
mel waistcoats at 20 cents, seventy.
seven handkerchief at cents. seven
Madras at 4 cents, seven dressing
gowns at 60 cents, forty-one pairs of
drawers at cents, forty-three cravats
at cents, 1875 towels at cents, he
paid a total Of $2S52.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29
Cat Routed by u Bird.

From a garden window in Twicken.
ham. "Observant" saw the following
incident. and writes to tell the tale:
"a nest of blackbirds had flown this
morning, and one of the young birds
had decided to explore under some
shrubs growing in my garden. A
neighbor's cat sprang after the bird.
and would have caught it, but at tho
same moment the mother bird few
down from high tree growing just
outside the garden, and, with extended
wings and uttering remarkably loud
cry. lowered around the cats head.
dashing itself again and again with
omen beak against the cat. BY this un-
expected attack the would-be destroy
err seemed entirely baked in his move
ments. and both birds flew up into the
tree and ckatted loudly and excitedly
for about ten minutes. I never could
have imagined a small bird capable OF
such marvellous instinct and courage.
7 felt quite excited at witnessing such
a scene. and shall never forget it,
London News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29

The old town of MedfOrd is but six
miles from Boston. and in the town Is
the old Royal House. better known as
Hobgoblin Hall. although there seems
to be no good and sufficient reason for
giving SO staid and dignified house
such an unpleasant and uncanny name.
1t is one of the very few remaining
types of the architecture of one hun
bred and fifty years ago. and it seems
a pity that it should nc. be preserved
as an object Of antiquity and historical
interest. In 1877 Isaac Roysll came to
Massachusetts from Antigua! bringing
his tropical habits with him and look
ing for q site wherein he might erect
sort OF mansion house and set up an
establishment BETTING gentleman Of
wealth and the pOssessOr of slaves.
His choice fell on Medford and here
he built the very large house now
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|Medford'S Hobg0blin Hall and Its
Unfortunate Tenants.

the former occupant, but he was Of TOO
repulsive a personality for ladies to
accept his invitations, and they de-
clined to be present at the dinners he
wanted to give at Hobgoblin Hall.
The house was a nile and half
from the center of Lees command, and
as it was Washington's theory that a
general should Ileep with his troops,
one day Lee received a note from
Washington that caused Hobgoblin
Hall to again become deserted, and Lee
took possession of house nearer his
command. His after career did not
lack excitement for novelty, since he
was taken prisoner at Basking Ridge,
N. j., and it is believed that while a
prisoner he made reasonable pro-
posals to the enemy. He was released
by exchange of prisoners and his con-
duct Of the battle of Monmouth caused
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29
PRINCE OF GAMBLERS
BUT JOHN BULL DIED IN A
POOR HOUSE.
e1oston's best Dressed Man-During tho
civil War He Was Ia the Secret
Service and Did Many DeeSa Of
Daring.

John Bull is dead. Ills tody lies in
pauper's grave in the shadow Of the
Tewksbury almshouse. Once the best
dressed man in Boston, once the wearer
OF 1ashy, costly diamonds, once tie
special servant OF the United States
government, once the confidant Of Gov.
Andrew, once the prince Of gamblers
and a man Of wondrous power, he died
alone, forsaken, disregarded, among
strangers, with only the hand Of char
fly to minister to his last earthly
wants. Once he walked the streets OF
Boston admired for his splendid phys
ique and attractive carriage, handsome
but for the marks Of smallpox; disliked
for his domineerlng spirit ever mani
tested; loved for his deeds of charity;
hated for his dealings with the police
strange combinations Of Characters
tics. In the days Of his power never
In want, trusted with the care OF the
most important information of vital in
terest to whole nation, sought for and
recognized as strong ally, haDltue
OF the haunts of gamblers and crooks,
admitted into the sphere Of the highest
authorities in the land, trusted and
feared and loved and hated.
The halcyon days of his powers have
passed these fifteen years and his lat
ter years were passed in want, In mis-
cry and in loneliness. He was shun-
ned by former associates, became dis
regardless of dress, begged where once
he could have loaned, dragged his weary
way by aid of staff and crutch, his fine
physique gone, his body bent with age
end pain, with none to extend the hand
OF friendship. On Aug. Z he dragged
his last steps to the Tewksbury aims
house, pulled down by dread consump-
ton. He fingered for some time and
passed to his reward a few days ago,
when the checkered record of re-
markable career ended. His real name
was James Donohue, although the rec
ords at Boston police headquarters give
his name as John" Donohue. The ap-
pallation of John Bull, by which he
was known the country over, came to
him in something in this wise. On
enc occasion when " thrashed fight
er of considerable local repute, he was
referred to as that John Bull" on &C.
count of his birthplace, and the name
stuck to him through life.
James Donoh,so was born in London
England, Aug. IT, 1882. In 1910 his
parents crossed the Atlantic and set.
tied in Boston. After having worked
as "fy-boy" and assistant pressmar
from 1886 to 1852, in the press room OF
the Boston Herald, he took to gam
bling and became full-fledged sport
He had grown into magnificent specl'
men of physical manhood, standing Sin
feet two inches, weighing 200 pounds
possessing strong features, swarthy
complexion, dark, piercing eyes,a heavy
| black mustache and full head of Je'
black curly hair. Attired always In
| the fashion of the period he was
typical sport.
After eight years Of experience as a
gambler, during which he had among
his associates the toughest and crook
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29
Chance for n New Hero.

1t is my opinion that the bankrupt
courts would have less to record did
a man have the nerve-for it requires
nerve, and a good deal of 1t sometimes
to let his wife know the exact state
of his business, says the Chicago
Times Herald. More women than most
people have any idea of are as ignorant
as strangers concerning the financial
standing of their husbands. Indeed, it
is probable that his business associ-
ates know to q dollar almost the in
core of man who keeps all knowl-
edge of his standing from the one who
should know it as well as he does
himself. TO the right kind of a wom-
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offered Donohue employment of char,
acter thoroughly congenial, he remain
ed in the service of the state for about
a year, and then he became a curb
stone dealer in diamonds. 1t Is claim
ed that he obtained the chief part OF,
his supplies OF precious stones from
thieves. At any rate, for two years
he did a flourishing business. He car
ried his stock in his pockets, and could
go into almost any pocket and pull out
a handful OF diamonds. The year 1863
found him broke, and employed as a,
private detective.
It was then that he returned to his
old haunts, and from being the pro-
prietor OF heightened resorts, manager
Of the Boylston museum and no
mean political power, he descended
through successive stages until the END.
In 1871 he was arrested for receiving
stolen goods and was sent to state pris-
on for year and half. For a period
of over ten years the public knew or
heard little of him. He was buried In
the gaming haunts Of the west end.
that ran much freer than now. 1t was
not until 1885 that he again came to
public notice, and that in the most
thrilling episode Of his varied life. He
was engaged for sum of $1,000 and
expenses to murder beautiful Eng
lish girl in Baltimore. Donohue at
first considered the scheme merely
coup of the state police to catch him.
but 1t appeared subsequently to be an
actual fact. Donohue gave himself
completely over to the diabolical
scheme, but all the while kept the po-
lice informed Of every move that the
conspirators were making and thus
presumably saved the life OF the girl
There is some talk Of removing John
Bulls remains from the pauper's grave
and of giving them burial in some Bos-
ton cemetery.
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HOUSE WITH A HISTORY

an-and the majority Of wives belong
to the right kind-the greatest con-
sideration is to give he5 q specific UNI
derstanding of how the bank account
stands and what the business outlook
Is. The true woman will then be
cheerfully ready to submit to tempo
rary curtailment-in fact, will insist
upon it. Under stress of circumstances
the domestic help will be parted with
with less reluctance, and there will be
a closer study of culinary details to de-
wise ways and means OF making the
table more attractive as the menu he
comes more limited. There is more ac-
tual heroism in this sort of Openness
between man and wife than there is in
rescuing impossible beautiful maidens
from perils to which young women, as
a rule, are never exposed in this prosaic
day. The anXieties which beset the
average couple of good social standing
and restricted incomes might be miti-
gated largely through the proper
frankness on the part of the man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29
Eined for Laughing.

Police Judge Taylor Of Washington.
D. c., recently fined Leader Haley, OF
Haley's band, for laughing at Leader
santelman, of the Marine band, at the
concert on the Capitol plaza. Haley
and santelman had trouble because the
musicians from the two bands some
times played together in outside en-
gagements. After the concert the po-
lice offered to release Haley, but he
would not have it. He had been in
suited by arrest and he demanded JUS
tice. So he was taken to police sta
ton, where he deposited collateral 10
the amount of SIS and secured his re-
lease. Next morning Judge Taylor
said the affair was like troNble in a
church choir, but at the same time he
thought Haley had disturbed the con-,
cert by his laughter, and he, therefore.
imposed a fine of $40.
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,sdest elements in the New England
states, he went to New Orleans i'll the
spring of 1860. A year lateg the south
ern city having become too warm for
him on account of his previous resi-
dence there, he had to return to Bos-
ton.
When the war broke out he was ap-
pointed provost detective at Boston,
this because of his keen intelligence
shrewdness and large acquaintance
both north and south. In 1868 he was
assigned to Washington, where he anu
Pardon Worseley were supplied with a
team and wagon and sent outside the
lines. ostensibly to trade pies for TO-
bacco. but in reality to endeavor to In
tercept mail that was being sent from
baltimore and Washington to Mosby's
command. They brought in three
baes of mail, from which Gen. Augur
obtained evidence that caused the seiz-
IRE OF fifteen or twenty stores in Bal
timore and as many more in Wash
ington. This ended their usefulness
in that vicinity.
Then Donohue became a confidenti7
agent of Gov. Andrew. While acting In
this capacity he intercepted in Canada
DISPATCHES from the rebel commission
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ers at Montreal. Three dispatches were
turned over to Consul General Thurs
ton and by him sent in cipher 10
Washington. The same year, When
the rebel forces threatened Washing
ton and communications were cut of
between 1t and the north, he was Sene
to the capital by Gov. Andrew anS
Gen. Dix as the bearer Of important
dispatches. and accomplished his mis-,
eion so successfully that he Was highly
complimented. About the time THAI
the Chesapeake. running between Bos-
ton and the Maine coast, was captured
by rebels disguised as passengers. Bull
was employed on several steamers OF
New York and New England lines with
a view to keeping an eye on such
southerners as might attempt to board
these vessels. Through his efforts q
number of southern men were taken
into custody. When the exciting Pc
Rod of the war was over, time that
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29
Feet Diagnosis.

London Globe: A doctor has an
nounced his belief that in diagnosing
a patients case it is as essential to OBJ
serve his walk as to feel his pulse. 1t
appears that a person in vigorous and
robust health walks with his toes
pointed to the front, and that as health
begins to go the toes turn gradually
out and a perceptible bend appears in
the knees. 1t will certainly come as a
surprise to a good many people, drill
instructors especially, to learn that
it is correct, in the best sense Of that
loosely used word, to walk with the
toes pointed straight to the front.
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known as Hobgoblin Hall. Here he
dispensed hospitality in a manner
worthy of his high-sounding name.
But his enjoyment Of this beautlrul
home was short-lived, for he died not
long after the house was completed
and his son Isaac inherited the nne
house with its 500 acres of ground ana
its slaves, whose quarries may still be
seen in the brick house to the right OF
the main building. The son seemed 10
have inherited also his fathers pride
and his loyalty to the king.
The Royal house was patterned
after the residence of nobleman in
Antigua, and 1t was by far the finest
house in that section before evil times
came upon its owner and he was COM
PEELED to desert not only the house, but
the new land of his adoption.
Isaac Royal was Tory, and he was
in Boston when the battle of Lexington
was fought. and he never again saw his
stately home in Medford. He was not
the only Tory gentleman who was
amazed and dismayed at the strength
and fierceness of the rebel revolt, nor
was he the only Tory who found him
self shut up in Boston and unable TO
get back to his home when the battle
of Lexington had been fought.
Isaac Royals family were permitted
to join him in Boston and he finally
departed with them for England with
out ever again seeing his fine Ameri-
can home. He died in England IN
1881, and, regardless of the fact that
his home had been confiscated and that
he had been prescribed, he left by will
600 acres of land in Worcester coun-
ty. Massachusetts,, to endow at Har-
ward College law professorship, which
now hears his Nance The town OF
Royalston, in Massachusetts, was nam
ed for this mild-spirited old Tory who
really loved peace as much as ne loved
his king and who cannot be severely
censured for simply being true to the
honest convictions Of his heart.
The now deserted house was named
Hobgoblin Hall for some reason not
very apparent to the historian. 1t is
not recorded that it was ever haunted
by anything bit ghostly memories, al
though its deserted appearance and the
sorrowful circumstances under which
its once happy occupants were driven
from 1t in tears and bitterness OF
spirit might have given rise to rumors
that it was haunted by the departed
spirit of its former owner de was
too mild-spirited an Individual to have
been a very fearsome "ha'nt," even If
he had returned in ghostly shape.
The next occupant of this house was
a man of a far different type, and, al
though he was professed loyalist, he
might have profited much By initiating
the genial and kindly Tory whose
house he had now taken possession of.
This man was Gen. Charles Lee, the
big-headed and pig-headed general OF
Washington's army who regarded HIM
self as of considerable more impor-
lance than Washington himself.
A man of both strong and weak
traits, Lee had all the unpleasant char
acteristies Of the confirmed bragart
and egotist. He came to Cambridge
with Washington. and ia riding about
the country he discovered the deserted
Royal house and at ol.ce took posses
sion of 1t. The Royal slaves were
still ON the place. and Lee proceeded to
make them his servtors. He tried to
dispense hospitality as Iayishly as had
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29
Rough on the Tough.

Hearing footsteps on the stairs. the
burglar was so frightened that he swal-
lowed small ring set with precious
stones.
"This," he muttered, after short
pause, "is a case Of diamond in the
rough, for sure"
Uttering a low, but bitter laugh, h,
confiscated q bicycle lamp and left the
premises.
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Sold.

Sold.
Her dilating eyes left no doubt that
she was deeply Mortified.
! 'What dreadful people!" she cried.
1.-The Orientals, mean. They actual
ly sell wives in department stores. l
read here!"
well, we can't brag much!" pro-
tested the man, her husband. speaking
in general terms, 1t Is true, but glaring
fixedly at the 80 cent rocking chair she
had that day paid $3.50 for at bar
gain scramble. - From the Detroit
Journal.
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OUR BUDGET Of FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
Money Wanted.

Money Wanted.
An amusing story is told about q
prisoner who was charged with felony
the other day at Bow street police
court.
On his way to the police station he
became quite confidential with his cap
tor, and remarked:
'There is one thing am sorry for"
what is that?" asked his captor. ex-
peoting to hear q confession.
~ had my hair cut last night said
the prisoner, in detected tone. Il
might have saved that Sd. It's just
my luck. Spare Moments.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29

A little boy with an interest In the
meaning of unfamiliar words said to
his mother: whats the meaning OF
-civu'?"
"Kind and polite" answered the
mother.
A puzzled look brooded for second
--Son the boys face. Then he said:
"Was 1t a kind and polite war that
was in this country once?"-Pacifc
Unitarian.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29
She Couldn't.

"Boys--boys!" said an aged grand.
mother, 81 would not slide down those
banisters-I would not do it'll"
"Why, grandmother, you Couldn't!
said little Charlie, as he picked him.
self I'D from the hall floor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29

Uncle Hiram--I don't like them
There upper berths in them steam
kyars.
Nephew-Why not. uncle?
Uncle Hiram-Why, you have ser git
up ter go ter bed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29
Those Mean WOmel

Philadelphia Record: DR.. De style
is at our place two or three times a
week, but l never see him at your
house."
"No; we don't owe him anything"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-29
Juvenile Suffering.

Chicago Record: What Is Bobby
crying about?"
"Our new neighbors are baking gin.
ger bread, and we're not acquainted
With them yet"
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Napoleon's Linen.
Chicago Record: Napoleon's linen,
always of the finest quality, marked
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The Summer Vacuum.
mo; '

The Summer Vacuum.
lawfully stupid lot of men at this
resort"
Don't deceive yourself. Smart peo-
pie don't try to be entertaining when
they take vacation"
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-07-15
COUGHLIN HAS RESIGNED.
Leaves the Cotton Belt and Goes to
 the K c. P. &G.

Another valuable man has left the Cotton Belt road.
 Mir. William Coughlin, who for the past four years has most effi- ciently discharged the duties incl dent to the nffice of Division Super intendent, is the man to leave this time. His resignation has been sent in to the higher offisials to be- come effective at near future date.
 It is generally believed, although not positively known, that MT. Coughlin has been honored by Col Fordyce wish the office of General Superint ntendent of tbe Kansas City Plttsburg & Gulf road with head quarters at Texarkana. The Gen. eral Superintendent of that road is Mr. W E Greer, who upon being succeeded by Mir. Coughlin, will doubtless be advanced.
 Nr. Coughlin is frst-class gentleman and good railrold man and while we are pleased with his success, we regret very much to lose him from our midst
 The Pee Gee has secured several :her good men from the Cotton Belt and it is said the work in that direction has not yet been con . pleted.