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The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1899-02-09
when Laura tan FOR once.

When Laura raa Tor Office. she captured
all the votes:
She didn't have TO pay the bills or cancel
say no ~.
The boys came bright and early; forgot
~ re- Al iheif . CHS.
And they vCtcd for her red lips and ths
twinkle Of her eyes
when Laurn ran for office. the lads of
high degree
Wrote ON O. beauteous ballots II vote
she u marry me.
They knew no rival candidates-the other
ROSY girls
Twas no. f3r Laurs's dimplcd checks. her
kisses and her curlsA
When Laura was in office, full many
wcrsh per
Called round TO claim the kisses for the
votes he po'ira Tor her;
Bot, like a politician sweet. she turned
tho lads away
And wrote this ROSY legend there: This
Is my h"sy daT!"
Atlanta Constitution.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1899-02-09

Diggs-Do you believe that it is pos
sibie to heal merely by the touchr
Biggs-Sure A physician recently
"heeled' himself by touching me for
$50, Chicago News
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1899-02-09

II you have chatting dish. these are
the nights when you can make hit by
borrowing little cheese from one
neighbor and inviting the other neigh
Dor in.-Atchison Globe.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1899-02-09
nEvpr----d In Verse.

Il wou=er - q Winkrmslily,
who oria ,.itrd the preston "A pen
ny for your thought
II surrose. replied Steele Pen. the
struggling poet. ''thut it mrst have
been an edi-,r New York World.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1899-02-09

S cents, Worth IS cents.
. pieces crepon draping,
worth I5c per yd, TO In nd
be sold. this sale for UCI w
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1899-02-09

'Did you call on New Years dayr'
"Oh. yes
did Won enjoy itr
Hardly | held two pairs. but the
other fellow held four aces Saturday
Evening Herald
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1899-02-09

Poor Switches thoroughly enjoyed
lifci
''Ycs: be enjoyed it so much that
people are getting up fund for his
widow and children. Chicago Rec
ord
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
In "The Diamond suit'' Filed This
 Morning.

This morning ia the Jefferson cir cult court motion for new trial was filed by Messrs. Austin & Tay- Tor, attorneys for Chas. Bergstrand, in the case of Kate Townsend ys. Ghas. Bergstrand.
 1t will be remembered that on November 10, 1899, the above suit was tried in the circuit court by ju- ". Plaintiff Kate Townsend re- ceiyed a verdict Ut the hands of the jury, The case is concerning two diamond rings said to the valued at $4O0,as alleged by plaintiff, which were during the life time of Joe Townsend, pledged to Chas. Berg strand for $200.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23
GEORGIA'S LIQUOR LAWS.
Prohibition Bill Passed the Lower
 House Yesterday.

ATLANTA, Nov. 9 The Willing ham bill providing for state prohi- bition was pa ssed by the house of the general assembly today. The vote was 8 ayes to 6 noes. Ballots were commenced at 11:50 o'clock, after the most exciting debate the the house has known for many years. Many amendments were attached to the bill, but these do not affect the original provision of the measure. If the bill passes the senate and becomes law it means the annihilation of the saloons. Every plant for the brewing of beer or the manufacture Of whisky must be closed down. It will not inter- fcre with banquets or private enter tainments, but the law will not al- low any club to sell or keep for the use of members any intoxicating liquors, beer or wines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23
WRIT. OF INQUIRY
In the Regular Uncle Toms Cab.
 in" Suit.

Wednesday Attorney W. r. Cole man argued for the setting aside of a judgment taken by default in the J ef- ferson circuit court, in the case of G. ". Sanders against G. W. Randall.
 This morning Judge Grace rem dered his decision upon motion +o set aside the verdict.
 In effect it was: The answer which defend ant prayed to make was not granted. Plaintiff had a right 10 waive trial by jury and leave it to the court.s.The court erred in assessing damages and set aside said amount of $250 GO as assessed and ordered a writ of inquiry. This will come up during the latter part of the present week. It is for the purpose of inquiring more definitely into the value of the house which is sued for by Saunders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23

case to the jury i'll behalf of Mir. Trulock.
 The taking of testimony began at Il o'clock by the plaintiff, Mrs. Cooper taking the stand in her own behalf. She was followed by Mrs. Forrest. The latter's testimony was characteristic and in detail. Upon a question put to her by MT. Trulock' s attorney she replied.
 "Yes, Mir. Trulock was talking to himself. When he come that morn- ing to collect the rent he said he was not Going it for MT. Tru- lock, but for Jesus sake. That he was a trustee Of the Episcopal church and that the house was the house of God,' etc.
 The case will, in all probability, go to the jury Friday morning. 1t is proving an interesting one.
 Tn" testimony was concluded this afternoon, the jury instructed by the court, and the legal arguments are in progress as we go to press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23
GUT 10 PIECES.
Instant Death of Brakeman 5. c.
 Cole.

Wednesday between the hours of F and l o'clock in the afternoon J. c. Cole. brakeman on the Cotton Belt, met with instant death. He lived but to breathe a sigh. Eye witnesses so testify.
 The incident and facts relative to his death are about as follows:
 The early morning northbound local, known as No. 20, left Pine Bluff at 5:15 Wednesday morning for Jonesboro. When they reached Clarendon switching had to be done Cars put of and some taken on with the local. h switching at Clarea- don Cole, who was on top of car and coming down between them by slide on the rear end of the car, fell on the track He was cut all to pieces and his body was but man gled pool of flesh and blood. He never uttered syllable and lived but to breathe sigh of regret at having followed the business. Ire local pursued it's way to Jonesboro. They did not pick the man up, from what we can learn. The evening passenger on the Cotton Belt also passed the man. He vas seen lying where he had been killed. This is our information regarding the mat ter.
 Cole has been in the employ of the railroad company for some time and was diligent and faithful servant in the performance of his duties. He leaves to mourn his untimely demise wifi and family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23

in life. He lived at Lacrosse and Black River Falls, Wis, for l3 years. He came to Pine Bluff but a short time ago. A sad scene add recollection of Mr. Sawyer's un- timely demise is the fact that Mr. Austin has passed away to the great beyond; also Mr. Arnold, who was killed in wreck while en route to Pine Bltff. after a visit to his former home.
 The plans and specifications and the work as laid out by MT. Sawyer will, according to Secretary Russell of the Sawyer & Austin Lumber Go, continue until completed. Mir. Russell says, notwithstanding the hard blow they have received in the death of Mir. Sawyer, still they will not permitit to retard the enterprise which he worked so hard during his lifetime to complete.
 MT. Sawyer was an Elk aud Ma. son. He left no children, brothers or sisters to mourn his loss He was on the 3rd day of last July fl years of age. Thls morning his remains were taken to the Valley depot, where the special car of the Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul was in waiting to carry his remains home. The body was placed in the baggage car and the special was occupied by Mr. Sawyer's wife and mother and Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Maurer. The special goes to Lacrosse, Wis. The intermeut will take place at Mil waukee, Wis. Nr. Sawyer will be buried in the cemetery next to his father. The pail bearers who ac- companied the remains to the train this morning were Messrs. R. M Galbraith, F. H. Head, J. B. Talbot, Fred Fox, Gapt.S. Geisreiter, Maj c. c. Newman, ID. Russell and W. H. Langford.
 Another, and we in communion with the community at large hope the last, distressing feature attend ant upon the death of Mir. Sawyer, is that the son-in-law of Mir. Cordalt of the Sawyer x Austin Lun Der Go is critically i'll at Eureka Springs. Mr. Cordale occupies the position formerly held by Mir. Arnold of the firm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23
IS THE LITTLE ROCK STREET FAIR, SAY OUR ClTl-
 ZENS.
NOT HELD ON STREETS.
But at West End Park---A Cred- itable Fair in so Short a
 Time.

The Little Rock street far, which opened last Tuesday. is doing excel lent. Large crowds are in atten- dance every day. Their exhibits are magnificent. The street railways are crowded. Everybody in the Rock is manifesting hearty ea- operation in the movement. New exhibits are arriving daily. The street fair. however, is not held es other street fairs, but at West End Park. All kinds of side attractions are Il evidence. Shows galore. No racing. however, is had.
 Wednesday, quite a large crowd left for Little Rock from this city. Upon their return they give vent to the following commendatory ex- pressions and congratulations:
 MT. Chas. Veil, one of our most prominent business men, who at- tended on Pine Bluff day, says: '.I never saw such a fair. It is beyond question grand success. The CO., operation of the citizens bespeaks that for 1t to begin with. The neighboring cities also are lending their cooperation in making it q success, both as to the exhibits and the financial part. Yes, there is a charge made, only nominal, how ever. The exhibits are really good. 1 The large IT erchants of Little Rock have displays in their lines nne- Qualed. l believe though that it does not reach the third annual fair in this city this year. It can of course be attributed to lack of time on the part of the Little Rock street fair committee. It is a suc- cess.''
 Circuit Clerk !. A. Langford. Why, think it is a most credita- bic showing on the part of Little Rock. They only had brief time In which to get ready. but they were ready when the time arrived. Any deficiencies or lest expectations on the part of visitors to the fair should remember that this ia the first street fair Little Rock has ever had and Is new venture in the fair ine. 1t was success and large crowds were present on Pine Bluff day. No, have no jokes to tell about the entertainment whatever"
 City Engineer White-"It was a good fair and credit to Little Rock. It should receive encouragement by a liberal patr onage."
 City Clerk Lee Johnson-" What
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23
AN INTERESTING CASE.

h the Jefferson circ nit court to- day the case of Mrs. Julia E Cooper against Mir. ]. B. Trulock is occupy ing the attention of judge and jury. Both sides being ready for trial. the case was opened with a statement to the jury for plaintiff by II, King White.
 Messrs. Austin X Taylor are rep resenting the defendant in the case. MT. Taylor made a statement of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23

Amidst the prayers of our people for the recovery of Mir. ". B. Saw yer, of the Sawyer & Austin Lum- Der Co.,, the message of death has
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23
L. R. CONFERENCE OF THE M E. CHURCH, SOUTH, IN SESSION AT
 FORDYCE. BISHOP c. B. GALLOWAY
The List of Superanuated Minis ters-The Bishop Breaches
 an Able Sermon.

Special to the Graphic,
 FoRpYeE, ARK, November 22.- Under the 20th question the names of the superanuated preachers were called: J. H. Gold asked and was granted a location. Andrew Hunter, B, B. Johnston, W. Fl. wning, J. H. B. Withers, J. $. Nicholson, J. H. Blakely, W. J. Scott, J. NJ. Cline. E. N. Watson, q. ". Mathews, J. A. Avery, A. B. Win field, J. E. Caldwell, R, c. Atehly, A. c. Kelley, J. F. Carr, E. Garrett, 0. H. Keadle, J. NJ. c. Sturgis and ". J. Davis characters passed, and they were referred to the committee on conference relations for the superan- uated relation.
 Several of these brethren go to the superanuated relation this year for the first time, and they all together constitute the "old guard Sever- al of them made talks to the confer eace that melted the hearts of their brethren. Rev. J. F. Carr, of Pine Bluff, seemed most deeply moved as he realized that his active work of forty-six years ia the ministry had suddenly come to an end.
 H. Townsend, C. D. MeSWatn and J. F. Evans were referred to the committee for the superanuary re- lation.
 Under question l2. What travel ing preachers are elected elders?" C. J. Green being absent at school, was continued in the class of the fourth year. J. H. Cummins, J. W. White and l.. NJ. Daly were elected elders. J u. Bond having complet- ed the course of study with the class, was found to be already an elder.
 Question :, .'who are the deacons of one year." was raised. F. R.. GaBfiela and J. W. Harrell, having passed satisfactory examination, were advanced to the class of the 4th year. but 4. NJ. Shaw was con- tinued in the class of the 3rd year.
 J. T. Newsom was elected local deacon. and G. l.. Galloway. local elder. The passage of the character of the elders was then resumed, and the characters of the following were passed: W. E. Thompson, A. 0. Evans, W. C. Watson, w. W. Chris tie. J F. Taylor, W. M. Crowson. J. H. Glass, c. E. Cameron, J. A. Henderson. F. Moore, J. E. Godbey. c. c. Golden, G. M. Hill, E. NJ. Pip kin, Jas. A. Anderson, J. k. Cason, D. D. Warlick, J. B. Williams, k. ". Dodson, J. R. Dickerson, B. F. Scott, H. H. Watson, T. 0. Rorie, A. P. Few.
 Rev. F. s. H. Johnston and Bish- op Galloway addressed the confer ence on the Twentieth Century Ed ucatio nal Fund. They expressed the belief that the Methodists of Arkansas would go beyond the $70,000 they are asked to raise oh this fund this year and next.
 It was announced that J. E. Ba- ker would preach at the Methodist church at o'clock this afternoon, J. c. Brown at the same church to- night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23
SUCCuMBS TO A SEVERE ATTACK OF TYPHOID
 FEVER.
WAS A MAN OF MEANS.
Community Mourns His Loss Remains Shipped to Former
 Home for Interment.

Amidst the prayers of our people for the recovery of MT. W. B. Saw yer, of the Sawyer & Austin Lum- Der Co.,, the message of death has prevailed.
 Wednesday night at 8:30 MT. W. K. Sawyer died from an attack of malarial fever. His last hours were those of peace and quiet. At his bedside were his wife and mother. The long hours of expectancy for recovery passed away when death entered the silent room.
 The community at large deeply mourn the loss of such a valuable and esteemed citizen. Although in our midst but few brief months he endeared himself to the social world as well as the commercial. His life since living n Pine Bluff has been an upright one, exhibiting at all times tho lofty qualities that have characterized his path through life.1n him the city has lost one of it's most influential citizens and the Sawyer & Austin Lumber Go. one of it's most valued servant ts. In the commercial world he had few men Lis equal, this is attested by the fact that he leaves at his death large estates and interests that command remunerative and benefi- cial results. He was during his life time man of means. The labors of his long and successful career have been left as a testimony of his worth and character to his bereave6 wife and aged mother. His private character was gentle and noble He will long be mourned by those with whom be has been so closely associated with, as man of singu lar purity and attractiveness, and a man whose disposition won the hearty approval of all and showed the kind feelings he had towards mankind. Ills elevated purposes, answering Integrity and his devotion to his business and the good for the public has won for him the respect aud esteem of the com munity. Ia sorrowing testimony on behalf of this community and bis many associates are these lines penned.
 Mir. Sawyer was born in New York City on July 3, 1859. When but lad he left for Lacrosse, Wis, where he allied hls future interests
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23

Mary Claxton, sick nurse, has re- turned from a visit to Mississippi and is ready now to attend all calls. Terms $7.00 a week, Apply at resi- dence No. l103 Linden street. 45
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-23

WANTED-A boy with pony to deliver the Daily Graphic on the West End route. Apply at oIce to the office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
SAW GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Rscolsctions Of an Illinois coIorsd prsache
Who Recently Died.

Records Kept by his former master
prove that William Driver, who died
recently, was III years of age. An ex-
slave, he was for many years one OF
the celebrated colored ministers OF
Southern Illinois, and had an extensive
acquaintance among black and white
people in Illinois, Indiana and Ken
lucky. says Carmi Qll) correspondent
OF the Chicago Record.
He was born on an old plantation adj
joining Culpepper Courthouse. Va. in
1882. and afterward sold to the father
of John c. Breckenridge. who was a
candidate for the presidency in 1860
He was nearly fifty years old when w.
{. II. Breckenridge was born.
uncle Driver, as he was called. re-
membered seeing George Wa~ninga Ia
IN virginia at Old Culpeppsr Court
house. He remembered the Vast audi
ence that greeted the Father OF His
Country.
We would try to get as close 10 Mas
sa Washington as we could" said he,
and he would bow politely To all OF us.
white and black alike"
"A rev years ago he was in Kentucky
Town Nnen W. 4. Il. Breckenridge pass
ed through. Driver recognized him,
and went TO speak TO his young mas
ter" Col. Breckenridge remembered
him, and on his return home sent "A let
ter TO an inquirer giving the date of
the old mans birth.
For over fifty years he was a Baptist
preacher. During his bondage ne
preached the gospel among the slaves
lie had the power of arousing great
enthusiasm i'm his congregation. arous-
ing them often TO a shouting frenzy.
That he had once been man OF DOW
trful physique was attested by his
broad shoulders and long arms reach
lng-almnsl his knees 4a-Ha.er
drank anything but water. took no
medicine until OF late years. rarely used
tobacco. and claimed he never drank a
pint of intoxican;s I'm his life. His fam
lily received over 200 missives OF condo
lence by wire from surrounding coun-
ties and neighboring states His re-
mains were laid to rest in Maple Ridge
cemetery. and a mammoth monument
VIII be erected TO his honor by his
friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
MADE A MECHANICAL HOOTeR."
Iowa Genius Constructed a Shrek Which He
Wanted the Govsrnmsnl 10 Bur.

"All sorts OF freak devices have been
submitted to the government since the
beginning OF the war;" said an officer
ton. TO a New Orleans Times Democrat
reporter. but the queerest of the lot
was undoubtedly the mechanical
hooter. You never heard of it. of
course. but you would If you had been
within half a mile of the war office
invention of an Iowa gentleman and
consists of a wooden tube about the
size of a 4-inch section OF a bologna
sausage. Stretched across the aperture
Is a piece of perforated rawhide, and
when blown into IL emits strange and
blood-chiling howl--something abso-
lutely ;ndescrfbabe in words-a sort of
cross between the shrek of a buzz saw
when IL strikes a nail and the lower
register of an adult steam calliope. 1t
is the sort of noise j imagine a hoppe
potamus might make during an attack
OF membranous Group.
But the scheme of the inventor was
really not so bad. He pointed out i'm
his letter that the yen played a very
prominent part In all military opera
tions. The Cmoralizing effect of the
reDel yell was freely admitted by all
Northern generals during the civil war
and history has repeated itself in the
recent campaigns. 1t was the yell OF
the Rough Riders as they-Ment up San
Juan hill that scared the Spaniards out
OF their trenches and the Kansas yell
has spread more terror among the Fill
pinos than all the Gatling guns put to-
gether. From these facts he urged
very logically that a mechanical hooter,
augmenting. magnifying and supple
menting the natural voice would great
ly increase the efficiency OF our troops.
company on charge. suddenly hoot-
ing in chorus. would strike dismay into
the hearts OF the bravest foe. An
American soldier humping and hooting
over rice field would cause any Fill.
pino alive TO Immediately lose interest
I'm the sacred cause OF freedom AMI
scoot for the far end OF the archipelago
At least such was the claim OF the in
ventor and after hearing the machine
tried ! am inclined 20 agree with him.
clerk was instructed to return tho |
sample and say that I'm the opinion of !
he department IL would be a cruel and |
nhuman weapon and a violation OF tho |
-ules OF civilized warfare as laid down |
n the conference OF The tfagle Yo, |
nay think this Is a fairy tale. by the |
way. but IL isn't. It's solid fact"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
VAGARIES OF THE TURKISH CENSOR.
The Address Of ST. Paul Called For On Account Of
Ssdl.Ious Writings.

The Rusiffl censorship is occasion
ally responsible for some extravagantly
foolish or insensately ludicrous vagary.
but il is doubtful whether ii can. as the
sayine goes. hold a candle to the grave
ly comic performances OF the Ottoman
Cato. who now controls the typogra-
phical establishments OF Stamboul. The
Athens Asty' vouches for the authen-
ticity Of the following incident: A Greek
benevolent society in the Turkish can
ital recently issued a printed circular
appeal to the Hllenic community in
Stan1boll for some special charitable
OBJECT says correspondent of the
London News
The appeal contained a citation from
one OF the epistles OF st. Paul 10 the
Galatians. Two days after the pubica-
ton OF the circular a commisSary of
police from the censor's department
called upon the printer and demanded
the address of st. Paul who was to le
charged with the public utterancc of
sedltious. politically provocation
language.
The printer was at first inclined 10
laugh outright at the absurdity of the
request and Indictment, but as it is al
ways a little risky TO venture upon
pleasantly with Turkish official ne Sc
udtciy Tepneu tndl Sl. idui, Nne altItoI
OF the Objectionable citation, had been
uead Tor something TIOTV than etgrTC7T1
centuries This rufiied the gravity of
the police commissary, who angrily eN-
claimed, How dare you attempt such
impu6ent cajolery with me-" and forth
with arrested the printer. EXtfaoidi-
nary as IT may appear. the rciteraiion
OF the same simple explanation TO he
censor had an equally exasperating cf-
feet on the intelligent official, AMI the
unfortunate typogsapher was locEc1
up for his "perverse contumacy.' IL
was only after the lapse of three days
and on the urgent intervention ana
explanation of the Greek
Patriarch that the printer was released
and the prosecution OF ST. Paul aD1n'
doned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18

Mr' william Macnair. who is visiting
some Of the Christian Endeav vor socia7
ties that are without "A pastor snsnt
the hrst sunday In August with Rock
iand christian Endeavor church. They
nave been without pastor several
months. A Saturday evening service
sunday school. preaching service and
evening Christian Endeavor service
were attended by Mr.. Macnair.