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TARANTuLA HAWK.
4 wasp That KHs aud Eats the Female
 Tarantnla.

Low down on tue Rio Grande river said a man from Texas, where the sands are heated almost red hot with the sun, there grow the biggest centipedes, the biggest rattlesnakes and biggest tarantulas in the world. If you can look at one of these taran- tulas when be is pinned fast to board with the naturalists thin steel pin, and you are sure that he is good and dead and can not spring at you and shoot his poison into you, he forms an ln- terestiBg subject te study. They are hoTribIe-iOoking, hairy things, with eight legs and eight eyes Their col ors are dark brown and black. The female tarantula is said to be fickle spouse and to have a summary way, all her own. Of getting rid of her con sort when she is tired of him. She woes and weds all right. assumes the entire care and support of the family. The first matrimonial jar she has she turns to and kills her husband Not content with Killing him, she eats him. The female is the larger and the stronger of the two; they are sim ply gigantic for spiders. l have seen those that measured six inches be- tween the stretch Of their legs. They gre the terror of man and beast. But there is one little animal CT the insect family that wicked Mrs. Tarantula stands in as much dread of as man stands in dread of her, and that is a big wasp that in Texas is known by the name of the tarantula hawk. The tarantula hawk has an exceedingly bad opinion of the tarantula. It will fly around over the head of the taran- tula, make lightning-like dive down, get good clutch of the monster spi= der, fly away home with him, then all the taTaDtula hawk family sit down to sup. The tarantula hawk will not hurt men. On the contrary it is blessing, and you never hear of a western man haTming one of them. It is said that these Rio Grande cattle rangers are indebted for the tarantula hawk to an old New England professor, who
 while down in that country in pursuit Of his studies as naturalist, was stung by one of these monster spiders and nearly died, and would certainly have died had it not been for the whis- ky flask of his guide In that country where rattlesnales, tarantulas and eentipedes are so big and so plentiful, no raneher leaves his house without his whisky flask. Shortly after the old professor lett that part of the country the raneher- received a small box of these tarantula hawks with in struetions what to do with them. He turned the big Wasps loose, they in= creased and multiplied, and now they are holding their own against their enemy. the tarantula. Kew York
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TRAINING CHILDREN.
When All the Family Help, Work Is
 Easy.

Easy.
 When right-minded parents once see the benefits their children may derive from manual training they wilt cer- tainly plan for them to have it, says Table Talk. One mothers desire 10 have her daughter learn houseworR led her to dismiss her servants and herself share the work, that her object might be accomplished under her own care ful supervision. Nor was this done in 8 spirit of martyrdOm but one et wholesale joyousness, remembered by both years after with the greatest pleasure. One cannot teach the dig nity of labor who does not feel it and 1t is only to those whG look upon 1t as degradation that 1t becomes such When in the course of human events the maids places become vacant, as is apt to happen in the best regulated families, the members thereof usually sit about bemoaning the disjointed condition Of the universe. In one fam fly know of when such occasion comes each member takes part; even the boys attack the ever-to- -he-8ashea dishes and the paterfamilias does not lose caste in the community by lend ing hand when at home in either the cause of cleanliness or cooking lie can sweep and dust q room as deftiY as any maid. cook a meal and even make bread rather better than the most of them, all without making a muss or losing his temper Tenlpsr2 Why. it is at its sunniest on such oc- casions-tbe entire family really rather enjoy the frolics they make Of them Their motto seems to he "Helpfnlness versus -belpIessnees.1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06
HOW A FILIPINO DIES.
Usually Stretches Himself Out and HEepts
 His Death Easily.
. HEeBfs

Usually Stretches Himself out and NSebfs
 His Death Easily.
 The general, in white hat, was marching in advance of the firing line, when the discharge of rife was heard in the yard of a house next to the road Several soldiers rushed into the yard, but not in time to prevent two more shots, which came whizzing in the 9if- rection of the general At this moment came to break in the hedge, where \ could see what was going on. A young Filipino was about thirty yards off. He was turning this way and that like an animal at bay, thoroughly fright ened. He had rife in his hand. It afterward turned out that this rife was choked. The soldiers were break ing down the high hedge to get tn- Suddenly the Filipino made run for life. He got through the hedge some way and dashed across an open lot. Three shots followed, all of which took effect The wounded man turned, ran sideways few paces, lay down on the ground, and a second after was ueaa, Sot Soou Slsnt ol the Hhole incident, and so naturally did the Fil- ipino stretch himself along the ground and rest his head upon his arm that thought he was shamming. An exam ination a minute later proved that he was dead. There is this difference be- tween the manner in which American and Filipino soldiers die-the Ameri- can falls in a heap and dies hard; the Filipino stretches himself out, and when dead is always found in some easy attitude, generally with his head on his arms. They die the way a wild animal dies-in just such position as one finds a deer or an antelope which one was shot in the wood.-Harper, Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

Thousands have tried from time imme- morial to discover some eficaeious remedy 6r wrinkles and other imperfections of the complexion. but none had yet suc- eeeded until the Misses Bell, the now fam eus Complexion Specialists, of 79 Fifth Avenue, New York City, offered the pub bc !,,les- wonderful Complexion Tonic. The reason .sc many failed to make this discovery before is plain, because they have not followed the right principle. Balms, Creams, Lotions, etc, never have tonic effect upon the skin, hence the failures.
 The Misses Bells Complexion Tonic has most exhilarating effect upon the cuticle, absorbing and carrying off all impurities which the blood by its natural action is constantly forcing to the surface of the skin. 1t is to the skin what yitalizing :onic is to the blood and nerves, kind of new life that immediately exhilarates and strengthens wherever applied. its 1onic elect is felt almost immediately and 1t speedily banishes foreye. rom the skin, freckles. p,mples, bls 2kh ads. moth patches, wrinkles. liver spu,s roughness, oiliness, eruptions, and discolorations of any kind.
 Tn orde. 9i7at all may be benefited by Eheir Great Discovery. the Misses Bell will, during the present month. give to all eall'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06
REscuER FINED.
For Pulling Drowning Man oos Dr
 Prohibited Pond

For Polling Drowning Man ost Dr 8
 Prohibited Pond.
 4 new crop of enigmaticai statutes and equally arbitrary methods of en- forcing them comes fresh from Europe The strangest of all crimes was re- gently committed in town in Alsaee. where sehoOlmaster, who had taxen cramp while bathing, was rescued by an onlooker at the risk of his life The authorities decided that the noble res cuer had committed the offense or bathing at a prohibited place, and im- posed fine with costs! In Yieuna a young actress recently committed the offenee of wearing correct uniform on the stage. For degrading the dignity of the army she had to pay 16 aorins l$8l. This will seem strange even tothe Germans who command that uniform. when worn on the stage. should be cor rect to @ button. more jastifable punishment. in the opinion of many playEoors. was imposed on the lady who had 10 undergo fourteen days i'm prisonment for obstrueting the view Of a guardian Of the peace by wearing 2 matinee hal at an opera in Athens.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06
A Matrimonial Nrnsine.

The average young man thinks he is in position to marry if he has s250 in the bank and a steady job. Hope is a great factor in love affair. After the man is 40 he wonders how he eyer did it, and when he eats pie at night and has the nightmare he always trD- agines that he is marrying again on $250.-Atchison Globe.
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CTS at their parlora one trial bottle of ffes1 Complexion Tonic absolutely free; and In order that those who cannot call or who live away from New York may be beDe- fited, they will send one bottle to any a6 dress, all charges prepaid. on the receipt oa 9 cents (starnps or siIverJ to cover cost of packing and delivering. The price of this wonderful tonic is $1 per bottle. and this liberal offer should be embraced by all.
 The Misses Bell have just published their new book, s'Secrets of Beauty.'' This valuable work is free % all desiting it. The book treats exhaustiyely of the importance of Q good complexion tells how Q woman may acquire beauty and keep it. Special chapters on the care of the hair; how to have luxuriant growth harmless methods of making the hair pre- serve its natural beauty and color. even to advanced age. Also instructions how to s1anl-E superfuous hair from the face, l4o--. and arms without injury to the skin. This book will be mailed tt any address on request.
 FREE Trial Bottles of Wonderful Com plexion Tonic free at parlors, or 9 cents lcost of packing and maihng) to those at distance.
 Correspondence cordially solicited. A6 dress a
 :, zS Fifth Ave-, New York c2tv,
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"A CLEVER GIRL.
hew she rooied the other Girls Neatly
and Completely.

How She Fooled the Other Girls Neatly
 and Completely.
 The girl of my heart came home to attend a cousins wedding on Thursday of last week and she stayed in town for two days before going back to school for the ~eg4meneement which will make her sophomore, says the Wash 5ngton Post. It wouldn't be fair to tell the name of her school, but it's an ex- eeilent one, where the fashions of the mems college are followed, even to the possession of college yell and the pfactieing of hazing. The girl of my heart was hazed last fall. She did not faint when the girls touched her arm with bit of ice and said they were branding her with an iron. She en- dured every ordeal so smilingly that the girls at last determined to GO some thing perfectly dreadful. They marched her through dark halls, bind folded as she was, opened a closet door ID the physical laboratory, snatched the bandage from her eyes. pushed her in, locked the door and left her shrieking in the arms Of a skeleton. Nov, sheDeton to her is no more ter fifying than hoopskirt. but she saw an Opportunity 10 amuse herself. She IS one of the cleyerest amateur actress es Washington possesses. She let down her hair and tangled it about her face. Her gown was an old one, so she sacrificed t and tore it to tatters. Then she waited. Presently she heard the girls returning. She began to croon softly 10 herself a weird song. The girls opened the door. She took no notice of them, but went on lavish ing kisses on the grinning skull. laugh lng jdlotieally to herself the while. Finally one of them whispered: Girls, she's raving mad That was the cue for the girl of my heart. She raved; ahe tore her hair; she sbrieked when they tried to draw her away from the skeleton; ske laughed; she flung her self about. and finally danced out into the outer room, moaning in a blood eurdllng way. The girls dared not even breathe. They were gbastIy They clung to each other and shud dered. The girl Of my heart danced to the door, caught up 6 knife from ta- ble, waved 1t with e bideous scream and sprang at them Then. as they huddled together in a perfect agony of fright, she dropped the knife and opened the door. Well, girls" she said. drawlingly, T hope you've en- joyed the fun; I'm sure l have Then she disappeared, and 9 dozen crest fallen girls, too frightened to dare 10 go into mysteries too much relieved to be angry. stole quietly away. ley are clever girls at that college. but the girl of my heart is bell wether of the flock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06
Goughsd 2j Years.

I suffered 25 years with 9 cougil and spent hundreds of dollars with doctors and for medicine to no avail until | used Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar- Honey, This remedy makes weak ungs strong. It has saved my life. -J, E. Resell. GraDtsbHrg, Ill
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06
Weak Ewes are }, ade Strong.

Jim vision made clear. stys removed and granulated lids or sore eyes oi sny kind speedily and effectually fured hy the use of Sutherland E Eagle Eye Salve. It's put up in tnbes, and sold on a guarantee by al good druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06
Growth of Princeton University.

Princetons growth is remarkable. Within ten years the uniVersity's en- dowments and the number of dormito- ries have doubled.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06
Lung::iIrritatIon

is the forprunner to Consumption. Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey will cure it, and give such strength to the lungs that cough or a cold will not settle there. Twenty-Five cents at
 Il good druggists
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06
T.h4 Eagle, RIng of aIl Bfrde.

I,hs Eagle, King Of all Birds. ls noas for it's keen sight. clear and distinct vision. so are those persons who use Sutherland Eye Salve for weak eyes, styes, snre eyes of any kind or 9ranUiated lids. Sold by al druggists at 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

Now, his men. like many others of their class, were not what, in military parlance, is called steady, and when advancing with fixed bayonets, it was no uncommon thing for some of them, anticipating the word Halt, to stop in the middle of their charge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

One day Jack lost his temper woe fully. Do 1t again" he roared, and don't stop till I give the word of con- mand Go on for ever till say halt, and keep your line"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

GIVING THE WORD OF COM-
 BAND.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

oefore similar collection of a,w. bers occurs D4lf~a.e n
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

Jack M, famous Nottingham shire sportsman. at one time command ed company of the Nottingham mi litia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

esef@ens 5, visited Che capital eity ias+ neA We're thaEa nn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

When he was pulled out-presenting 2 mJst pitiable appearance, however he could not help joining in the laugh ter he evoked, or acknowledging that the men had only acted in obedience to or1ers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

cay by R. 2. Morris. ,'g pres,i,ss. s,,5 ",
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

Io Aee how they obeyed him, he pna <A himself few yards in advance, facing the men, and trusting in his rnnning powers to get out of their way "Charge!' he tbundered, and they did charge. M, still facing them, retreated at sharp trot, quite forgetful that behind him was a quick set brambly hedge shielding a ditch, until he felt the blaekthorn bayonets proding him behind The troop came swiftly on, and in the anxiety of the moment Jack forgot the proper word, Though he shouted "Stop!"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

Determined not to be scolded again for want of implicit obedience, and ma liciously enjoying their captains ludi- crous dilemma, the men bore soidly down upon him, forcing him through the brambles, and as he fell splash into the mud, with the bayonets within an inch of his nose. he at last shouted,
 Halt! Haiti"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-06

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-29
WHEAT.
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES.

OUTSIDE SECURIT1ES.-Market weak and fairy
active. Standard oil closed at 4sogfSf against 's'p
ass Thursday. Last prices OF the other prom'-
nent issues were Amsterdam Gas, SslzaS7; pre-
ferred s5d6s: Car Foundry. 2624GH%; wagner Pal
ace Car 1s6a1Ss; Air Power $3.50; Electric Vehicle
1Adl35: Bay State Gas 3a.d4 Havana Commercial,
3si3G39iR: preferred, 70ll72
FOREIGN TRADING.-London not a factor
in the local market is total transactions amount
ing less than 1900 shares or this amount about
1900 shares represented sales.
APPLICATION TO LIST.-Application has been
received at the Stock Exchange to list $500 800 adj
dItlonal capital stock OF the Central Railroad OF
New-Jersey
SILVER EXPORTs.-Exports OF silver to-day
$1,000 ounces.
NEW RUBBER PRICES.-''The New-York News
Bureau" says: THE new price list Of the United
States Rubber Company is expected to be issued
Monday. II is believed that the Independent
companies will refrain from cutting prices. and will
base their competition on the merits OF their goods
Rubber goods are very quiet, except for a small de-
mand for tennis goods and fair inquiry for
chanical goods"
DIVIDEND DECLARED.-The National Gramo-
phone Corporation has declared dividend OF per
cent upon its stock. being the regular monthly divi
dend OF per cent for the months OF March and
April, and payable May l5
TO BE PUSHED VIGOROCSLY-T Readjust-
ment Committee of the Kansas City Pittsburg and
Cuff Railroad announces that the appointment OF
Messrs Withers and Fordyce receivers of the
Kansas City. Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad is a de-
cisve victory for the committee. which caused the
institution Of the suit in the Federal courts that
has resulted in taking the company out OF the con-
troll OF the State courts. The work OF reorganiza-
tion will be pushed vigorously by the committee,
which already has the cooperation Of the most
important interests In the property.
THE BOOKS CIOSED.-Henry Clews Co an
nounce that the subscription books for the Amer-
Vinegar Company closed yesterday at o'clock.
Chicago Boston and other localities have not as
yet sent in full returns The subscriptions how
ever, considerably In excess OF the amount
called for.
TO BE PAID ON AND AFTER MAY &c. f.
Cox, treasurer OF the Big Four. gives notice that
the first mortgage sinking fund per cent bonds Of
the Cleveland. Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianap-
oils Railway Company maturing May will be
paid on and after that date upon presentation by
j. T. Morgan e. Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-29
financial.
TO THE HOLDERS OF THE
STOCKS AND BONDS
OF THE
Kansas City, Pitisburg & Gulf R. R, Ca.

In proceedings faken st the request Of IN.
understgned committee. Judges Thnyer ana
Phillips In the United states Circuit Court M
Kansas city have appointed Messrs. s. w
the X. g., p. q g.. Fort smith and Texnrkan.
md Shreveport md Gulf II. u. propertje,
This leaves the Federal Court In excIustv.
control Of the foreclosure md receiversb,n
proceedings. None Of the original appointe..
or the state Court nor any one connected
with the former cement Of these Com.
pnnies remain n Receivers.
Your property Will therefore he admin.
tered by fmpn rtinI md competent Receiver.
pending reconciliation. which. In your own
interests. should he promptly completed
As all substantial mntfers of controyersv
among security-bOIders have now been dis
posed Of. unity of action. evidenced by the
Immediate deposit Of all Of the Secnritje.
above mentioned. will he 10 your advantage
plan of reorganization will he published
for your approval ~ soon the esamins-
ton of the properties and Of the accounts
he completed.
The Committee request that the CerffH-
Gates for stock md the Bonds above named
with coupons attached. he deposited PROMPT.
~ with The Mercantile Trust Company ~
the CITY of New York. from whom copies Of
the REIMBURSEMENT Agreement may he Ok
tanned.
The Agreement provides for the publication
for two weeks of n Plan, when completed
therein specified to withdraw their Bonds
and stocks within two weeks after the ex-
piration of such publication, II the Plan
should not be satisfactory to them.
The Committee undertake to act only for
holders Of such Bonds and shares shall
deposit their securities before Nay f.t
An arrangement has been made with The
Mercantile Trust Company 10 advance to de-
posting BOndhoIders amount equal to
the interest maturing April 1st upon Kan
sas City. Pittsburg and Gulf Per Cent.
Bonds deposited.
Negotiable receipts will he issued by Tho
Mercantile Trust Company in exchange for
the Bonds and stocks deposited.
APPLICATION WILL BE MADE TO THE
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE IN DUE
COURSE TO LIST THE MERCANTILE TRUST
COMPANY RECEIPTS.
READJJSTNENT COMMITTEE OF THE
KANSAS CITY PITTsBURG AND GULF r. r.
CO., BY
ERNST THALMANN. Chairman.
WILLIAM &. CULVER, Counsel 10 COMMITTEES.
ALVIN w. KRECH. Secretary. 100 Broadway.
New York. April II. 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-29
THE Federal TREASURY.

The daily Washington Treasury statement, COW
ering actual results Of two days ago. compared
with the last preceding statement is as follows
April % April 2s. Changes.
Net gold . s244 800 900 SPA, 1886 s45 S436 942
Net silver ..... 1929 S57 4.s27. POS Inc 1871 81
Net 13.1S322 1860 233 Dec. 1872 9u6
Treas sol. 133 S16.34O Ino 1b.2OI
Actual cash
outstanding - 49,
tihcaes S263. 514. l22 S264 oob2b Inc $4,000
Deposits Ma
tiona banks S6.94S,O3 sS,V22s5 Dec 345. US
Available cash $3.50 1852 1876 $3.50 $40 ia
Minor liabilities. 80. 1880 642oI,556 Inc 324 COL