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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18
FLORIDA OWLS.
Young Birds Of Different Ages Found
 h One Nest.


 Early in April of last year the cap- tain of the steamer Roseada, plying on the Kissimmee river. reported the dis covery of a white owls nest. which was in a hole of a leaning dead cab bage palm. overhanging the river, says Forest and Stream. Twice week on his trip up and down he watched the growth of the birds, until he consid- cred them old enough to move. He then transferred them from the nest to a box, under serious protest from the parent birds. The birds proved to be specments of the barn owl, and great was the surprise to see the three owls of three different sizes and evidently considerable differences in their ages. From inquiry it is learned that these birds. after matching the first egg, lay another, whose hatehlng is left to be done by the young bird while it feath- CTS, thus explaining why the birds in the different stages of development were found in the same nest and ex- blaming, too, the responsibility that the oldest bird seemed to have over the younger ones-mueh as the older child watches over the younger ones of family. The oldest owl was al most matured-ln full feather-its large black eyes, almost human in ex- pression. being we'll set off by the snow-whlte face. The plumage on the back was a golden brown, the rest of the body streaked with white. The second bird in size was an ashY. dull white; he was covered with down the down on his face giving him 8 vicious xpression-entirely different from the oldest bird. The baby of the nest was scarcely half the size of the oldest bird had sharp. narrow and long face. with 8 weazened, monkeylike expression, but he was snow-white. looking like ball of wool. He cud- dled under the larger birds and at feeding time was the most raVenous eater of the crowd. All day long these three little owls quietly sat making no sound except when ap- preached when a sharp snapplng oi their peaks announced that they wished no intruders. To turn them out of their box in daytime meant a quick return to it. They were turned out one day for 8 visitor to admire, and the box removed, when they quietly sought refuge under the folds of her dress skirt. At night they were in their element when turned loose; they walked around. Tapped their wings would come up and take food from the hand and drink water from 3 spoon placed between their beaks with as much ease as a person possibly could. After eating to their satisfac- ton. they would return to the box and there sit for an hour, peering out swaying their bodies backward and forward. as if rocking themselves te sleep. The pleasure and the study de rived from observing these young owls scarcely compensated for the sorrow caused around the old palm tree. Foi several trips, as the Roseada passed ur and down the river, the old owls fol. lowed the boat, darting at it and cry. ing for the loss Of their young, theil mournful tones coming to the crew or the still nights like some haunting spirit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18
LETTER BOXES.
Which Deliver Messages and Cards Do
 Inner Finnrs.

Which Deliver Messages and Cards Do
 Upper Floors.
 In several of the new apartment houses in Paris an ingenious invention has been placed. which is of such prac- tical, common sense value that it might be introduced with profit in this country, where any saving of time and labor appeals so strongly to modern American ideas. The patent in ques- tion is an automatically moving letter box for the reception of letters ad- dressed to a tenant In the Yestibule of the house are placed just as many of these letter boxes as there are ten ants in the building In general ap- pearance there is little difference be- tween the group of boxes and those to be seen in the yestibule of any flat house in this country. Instead, how ever, of retaining the letters. cards. etc, until a servant descends to get them, or the tenant opens the box on entering or leaving his house. the Paris invention performs it's work promptly by delivering its contents to the person for whom they are intend ed. Thus. when the postman on his rounds has letter for MT. So-and-So. he deposits it in the box bearing that gentleman's name. The misslve opens lever at the bottom of the box, which thereupon moves upward until it comes to MT. So-andSo's apartment. Then, by a co-relatlve mechanism, the contents of the box are emptied into receptacle in the hall of the apart ment, and bell is rung automatically to notify the servants that letter has come, Its duty done, the box de- scends again to take it's place with those of the other tenants in the yes tibule. And not only a letter alone, but even visiting card dropped into the box will speed 1t on It's upward errsnd, 50 light is the weight required to operate this practical mechanism.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18
EVERY BOTTLE OF WINE LAY IN
 ATOMS

unknown. although our hostess looked on him with anything but favor.
 The entertainment seemed meant to inaugurate the gooseberry wine rather than anything else, for instead of champagne our glasses were freouently flied with this home production.
 Our hostess, with a beaming coun- tenanee, told us that she wished the rising generation to patronize this harmless beverage rather than it's more potent reality.
 The unknown and I, after one waltz. strolled away to the conservatory. When we were alone he looked at me with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks gently pressing my hand within bis
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18
Market for Rabbit skins.

Rabbit skins are used in enormous quantities for the manufacture of felt hats. and an immense trade Is at pres. snt carried on in them throughout England. France produces 8O,00Oo0o skins annually; Great Britain, S0.00o.- 900: Belgium. 15,OO0,OOO; Austria and Hungary, 100000; Germany, 4.O0o.- 900, and Russia. Sweden and Norway. A.OOO .O0O
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18
WINE IS A MOCKER. "

It must have been about two years and half ago that the elderly lady with a husband, residing in our VII lage. conceived the grand idea of max ing gooseberry wine. She eemmuhi- cated it to the elderly lady without husband, who again imparted 1t to the lawyers wife, a happy mother, Wlen four unmarried daughters, of whom I was. and, alas! still am, the young est.
 The elderly lady with husband prevailed upon that appendage to gather the fruit; and such was his good will that he arose at s o'clock in the morning from his comfortable couch to obey her behest. He ap- peared at breakfast with lacerated hands and a perspiring frame; but his zeal sent him back to the garden the moment he had satisfied his ap- petite.
 The elderly lady without husband, having lost what the elderly lady with husband possessed, was fain to help her cook with her own fair fingers. The lawyers wife's four daughters were pressed into their mothers ser vice. and most unwlllingly plunged their fingers into the torturing bushes.
 After the picking was over the three ladies were divided in opinion as to whether the berries should be crushed halyed, or left whole, each one fol- lowing her own conviction. The writer of this has an unpleasant recollection of standing for four hours while she cut every gooseberry clean through the middle, according to her mothers directions.
 In due time the wine was put into the casks, and the casks were rendered airtight until the following spring, when the sparkling contents were bot tied and slowed in their different eel lars.
 My mother, I remember. was the happy possessor Of six dozen the elderly lady without 8 husband had two dozen less; but the elderly lady with husband carried off the palm of quantity, no less than twelve dozen of this homely liquor.
 But while the wine was yet in the casks there came to our village a young man with an unmistakable air of gentility about him. He had no occupation. yet his attire was good in quality and faultless in cut. His purse appeared well lined and quickly 9mptied.
 It was whispered by some that he was an eccentric member of a high fami Y. and had quarreled with his relations all round, so that was how he came to settle in our quiet neigh horhood. Others, more maliciously disposed, aYerred that he was first class burglar.
 My sisters and I believed in the aforementioned version of the mystery perhaps because 1t was romantic and suited to our glrlish imaginations.
 He was invited to our village soirees once or twice a week, and as he always sought me out the moment he entered the room I was a target for all the enyenomed darts from the bows of the other girls.
 Meanwhile the gooseberry wine had been bottled and pronounced excellent by the select few who tasted it; all he bottles were sealed until the fol- lowing winter.
 The festivities of the dark season were ushered in by a small dance given by the elderly lady with a hus- band. Everyone was invited even the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

FOR SALE-Feur good milk cows and young calves at $2500 and 20 head of Poland China and Berkshire pigs from the very best strains. Ad- dress J. W. Scott. P. o. Box 9S, g.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Doors anu windows made from aatiye luniber stand this climate better than northern made stock. 7he BluH City Lumber Go. are large aaanufacturers of these goods, and guarantee every one sold to give perfect satisfaction. 279
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Ihave added to my large stock Rf PalnGss OiiRs Narnishes aud Wal1 Paper, a well selected stock OF Picture Moulding.
 Frank q. Murray.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

The Bluff City Lumber Co. manu
 actures all kinds ofbank. store and 9ar fixtures and can furnish any lining wanted In that line. Getq9lIi9 estimate if you contemplate, pur- shaslng. 2I-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

BluH City Lumber Co. Manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of Lumber. also Sashes. Doors, Blinds, and all nds of Interior and Exterior finish.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Bluff City Lumber Co. manniaetur er and dealer in all kinds of lumber Also sashes, doors, blinds ~s-i all kinds of interior and exterio. anish. Everything at reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Bluff City Lumber Co. manufac sgrer and dealer In all kinds of I4um- Der. Also Sashes, Doors, Blinds, and all kinds of Interior and Exterior sblsh. Everything at Reasonable  Trlees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

George Jones was mobbed by ne groes In St. Charles parish, La, and narrowly escaped with his life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Now is the time to have your home painted aud papeFed. Goods at cost for cash.
 A. Brewster x Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

The Navy Department will send 50N men to Manila to man eight gun Boats.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

James B. Crosby. a wealthy man asaeinrer of Marion. Ind. tried to sSil his wife.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Blnn City Lumber Go. manufactur gr and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes, doors, blinds and all finds of interior and exterior finish. Every thing ut reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Now is the time to plant your fall garden. Me have all kiLds of fresh garden seed, from David Landreth < Sons. Mccain Grocery Co,
 Agents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

The plant of Summers Bros St. Louis, was burned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Delicious Ice Cream Soda cents at BaileY's. b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Try one can ot our Gold Baud Baking Pow der at aae. Pure. good. and a fine gold band tua bier in ssch can, Mccain Grocery Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Trolley cars In Brooklyn are tied mp by strike.R
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Just received fresh lot of Pratt's Food for chickens and stock of all kinds. Mccain Grocery Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

X fresh lot 0f ali kinds 0f Turnip Seed just received by
 Mccain .frocery Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Bluff City Lumber Co. manaiaetur- CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber Also sashes. doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Delicious Ice Cream Soda , cents at Bailey's. b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Ganatln had another bad fire Sat srday night,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Andrews, who started across the Atlantic in q l2-.oot boat, was pick ed up exhausted in mid-ocean.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Wm. Huskins was mangled by sars at Chattanooga.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Lumber, all kinds, free delivery in .city, get our prices. Bluff City Lun, Der Co. 2IS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Indians in Oklahoma are holding all sorts of dances.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Tin-plate workers numbering 6 0ct will resume work after two weeks afrike.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

The Sixth Onto Regiment will present medal to Helen Gould.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Ifyou are thinking of having gomr pictures framed see my large assorf ii ent Of mouIdings
 Frank T. Murray.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

There S69 prisoners +. the Tennes- see penitentiaFy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

The Agricultural department says the Orient will take all sthu butter that can he produced in Ameriea.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Bluff City Lumber Co. Manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of Lumber. Also Sashes. Doors, Blinds and all kinds of Interior and Exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prlces.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Gen. Joe and Miss Annie Wheeler are in San Francisco.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Liberty, IT,. Mrs. George Tree der shot Ter mother, wounded her husband and then shot herself
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

The civil governor of Matanzas is suspected of authorship of the proc lamation recently calling toi expul- sion of Americans from Cuba.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Discharged seamen from the Iowa are lodging complaints of rations,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Your teeth can be bridged, repair ed. reset or made over by Rr. Brandy. All work guaranteed. Office 2l1K west Second avenue. Old Phone 2O2. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Delicious Ice cream Soda , cents at Bailey's b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Telephone Brewster & Henslee for bus or carriage to meet trains. 2ac. passage. b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Knoxville had an electrical storm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Plekets all styles, or picket fence complete. Bluff City Lumber Co. 267
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Liberty, H.. Mrs. George Tree der shot Ter mother, wounded her husband and then shot herself
 Deliciou- Ice Cream Soda cents at BaileY's. b 4 fresh lot of ali kinds of Turnip Seed just received by
 Mccain .frocery Co. Andrews, who started across the Atlantic in q l2-.oot boat, was pick ed up exhausted in mid-ocean.
 Just received fresh lot of Pratt's Food for chickens and stock of all kinds. Mccain Grocery Co. Bluff City Lumber Co. mannfaetur ar and dealer in all kinds of lumber Also sashes, doors, blinds ---i all kinds of interior and exterio anish. Everything at reasonable prices. George JOncs was moboed Oy ne groes In St. Charles parish, La, and narrowly escaped with his life.
 -
 Now is the time to plant your fall garden. Me have all kiLds of fresh garden seed, from David Landreth < Sons. Mccain Grocery Co,
 Agents Bluff City Lumber Co. manuiaetur- CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber Also sashes. doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prices. The Agricultural department says the Orient will take all sthr butter that can be produced in America. Telephone Brewster s. Henslee for bus or carriage to meet trains. 2ac' passage. D Plekets all styles, or picket fence complete. Bluff City Lumber Go. 267 The French minister of war has ordered further inquiry into the con. duet of Gen. Pelieu1 in the nreyfus matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

The French minister of war has ordered further inquiry into the con duet of Gen. Pellieux in the nreyius mafter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-18

Frank J. Murray. Ganatln had another bad fire Sat srday night.
 FOR SALE-Feur good milk cows and young calves at $25 o0 and 20 head of Poland China md Berkshire pigs from the very best strains. Ad- dress J. ". Scott. P. o. Box 9S 2.
 -------s-~--- Trolley cars In Brooklyn are tied ap by 6 strike.R
 BluH City Lumber Co. Manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of Lumb Der. also Sashes, Doors. Blinds, and all nds of Interior and Exterior finish. The plant 0f Summers Bros. St. Louis, was burned.
 I have added to my large stock Af Paints. OiiS, Narnishes aud Wal1 Paper, a well selected stock oP Picture Moulding.
 Frank q. Murray. Indians in Oklahoma are holding al sorts of dances.
 Doors anu windows made from aatiye lumber stand this climate better than northern made stock. 7he BluM City Lumber Go. are large manuiacturers of these goods, and guarantee every one sold to give perfect asstisfaction. 279 Wm. Huskins was mangled by sars at Chattanooga.
 Humber, all kinds, free delivery in ..ity, get our prices. Bluff City Luu. her Co. 279 There S69 prisoners +. the fennes- see penitentiaFy.
 Bob
 paylor's
 hectuFes at
 A. ]. Mitchell's.
 Gen. Joe and Miss Annie Wheeler are in San Francisco.
 Blun City Lumber Go. manulactur VT and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes, doors, blinds and all finds of interior and exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prices.
 
 The Sixth Onto Regiment will present a medal 10 Helen Gould. Bluff City Lumber Co. manufac sgrer and dealer in all kinds of Lum- Der. Also Sashes, Doors, Blinds, and all kinds of Interior and Exterior sblsh. Everything at Reasonable grlees. Discharged seamen from the Iowa are lodging complaints of rations. The Bluff City Lumber Co. manu actures all kinds of bank. store and bar fixtures and can furnish any lining wanted in that line. Getq9lIi9 estimate if you contemplate, pur- shaslng. 2I- Tin-plate workers numbering 6 0c0 Nnl resume work after two weeks strike.
 Now is the time to have your home painted aud papered. Goods at cost for cash.
 A. Brewster x Son. The Navy Department will send 0N men to Manila to man eight gun AoRts.
 Delicious Ice Cream Soda cents, at Bailey's. b James B. Crosby. wealthy man. 1saeinrer ot Marion, Ind. tried to sSil his wife
 Try one can Of our Gold Baud Baking Pow der at 25e. Pure, good. and fine gold band tuu bier in
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-23
The Leviathans of the Deep.

In these days of it is interest
something regarding the classification of the
the world A battleship is
arnored vessel comparatively speed carrying heavy
guns with other of her class
swift vessel sometimes armored, sometimes
carrying guns of medium SIZE intended to act
destroy away; occupies the bat
tesp relation that cavalry does artillery and
infantry army. An armored cruiser carries
its vital parsmachinerya protected cruiser has
protective deck very light armor unprotected
ship protected deck torpedo boat
very swift vessel carrying light whose
offensive is the torpedo. The orpedo-bOat destroyer
simply larger and swifter torpedo boat The largest
war vessels afoat vessels Majestic
navy they of 1490O displacement The
vessels of the improved Majestic" Implacabe
Irresistible and London-are to be heavier when finished
they afoat yet Faster ships be
built built The coal procurable is used
vessels particular kind has the call Petroleum
small vessels but it hasn't been
cessuy Engineers say that the best method of using it
has been
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-23
Britain Is Up Against Republic of Fighters.

The people of the world at large just
estimates advanced intelligence competency
sereance the soldiers and statesmen South
republic Englands intelligence Office Gen
a on October 81
subsequently received published by the New
World, which succlncty forth
all and just happened Knowing both sides and
England knowing only its side Jouber prepared
the expected, while England has been forced to
meet unexpected letter constitutes wonderful
prophecy. He confidently had been
able keep the British complete ignorance of their re-
rightly estimated that the British would be
more soldiers without withdraw
ing all the troops coones that by the middle Of
December she least 10000 through deaths
casualties deserons and captures truly forecast that
the English viii to put more than $4,000 men in
the field against us"
lie predicted that "he scene Of war will cover Natal
Cape Colony pointed out the ease with which the
Beers could their defensive bases and the enormous
difficulties the British would meet in covering theirs.
The prophecies of this and farseeing and cool
headed general that have yet time for fuanent
are therefore worthy Of British attention.
# the British had suffered few reverses in the begin
ming OF the might been laid to schance
But regular series of disasters on all Sides and increasing
plans and the fighting capacity the Beers are superior
that the British suffering incompetence and pay
ing the penalty Of their arrogance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-23
A Warm Time in the First District.

Arising out of tn ambitions Congressman Curtis and
Bailey respectively. both living in the First district
subsequent side dckers and contracts author
szed entered into by their political repre-
tentatives and friends bad blood is being
rendered The promise to end with the prin-
cpals but in widening involve the friends
of Senator Baker Ralph Burton the latter claiming
that he has $1,000 Chickasaw Indian
orneyshp by President Mckinley at Sen
ator Baker The Topeka Capital that upon the
reception of the news Ralphs big plum
Ito aeraze several secret pow-wows were held in Topeka
friends of the Abilene satesman-and who de-
nres Senator place-sealthiy displayed the blades
of some very vicious looking knives the
his Of which weapons the DESTROYS Of
grinding against of the The census
supervisor for that congressional district charged
named by Baker by Curtis This last move but
ontesifes ugly feelings While the Curtis and Burton
crowd including of the state officers nursing up
their indignation Goals in Topeka, down at the
Washington the line, in close conference, Cy
Leland Postmaster General Bristow Governor
Stanley and Congressman Long From this distance it looks
as If the man who unfortunate be-
tween grind machines would be in hard
row of sumps identification would
be precarous business Before the end dependent
asprant will be forced to take Sides otherwise he
prove big to of himself. From this
If the president the appointment OF
supervisor simply determined that he would be
party either side the appointee
pressly notified keep hands off the congressional situa-
ton in his district necessity or otherwise
appointment $1,000 attorney the Chickasaws
nothing.