davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
Fltes pistribute DIsease.

The possible extent OF the spread OF
disease by the animals about Us is still
a matter Of conjecture only. While it
IS more than probable that eoRsHmp-
ton and other diseases are distributed
by domestic animals, good reason has
been found for believing that the
plague was introduced into Calcutta by
rats, and while mosquitoes probably in
oculate the blood VITA disease germs. il
now appears that flies may carry death
in other ways. Two deaths from
ptomaine poisoning were attributed By
the eoroners jury to eating lamb which
was apparently sound and coed. but
which had been placed IN a larder con
tanning putrid tongue. and. as the 5wo
were notin close proximity. tie analyst
believes that flies brought he poison
from the tongue toJhe lamb The OBJ
Yious moral IS that flies should BE kept
from Iarders and meat stores.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
Do HA y EMS.

Whether the demagoeues. VITO
have everything to gain and nothing
10 lose by foraug the business men
of Texas to leave the State or to run
the risk OF losing their all by FIRE, or
the thoughtful, conservative Peep e
Of Texas will control legislation. is
now the burning question Of the
hour VIE i IS plain the loud
mouthed demagogues, who are seek
ing political preferment at the ex
pense Of the business man Of the
State, vii triumph, there will be
oaIY one course open 70 the Texas
owners Of perishaole property to
pu, sue, and that will be to cane d
their present Insurance and have
new insurance written Governing
the same amount for the ensuing
year. In he meantime the courts
will have something to say on the
(Tex.) Courier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
a Santiago sharp Trader.

4 soldier VIC entered Santiago With
Gen. Shafter tells this story \ few
days after tie place vas surrendered
/ went into a small shop to get some
tobacco. Tie proprietor was a fat H.
lie chap. al bows and smiles.
Get any 'baeey2' / asked.
81, senior he said. Yes. sare.
YER fine toaae. Hot time in e Of
town tonight, senior
I took a paper Of fine cut and the
fa5 rascal charged me 81 When I
made a modest kick al such highway
robbery he bumped up his shoulders
and spread out his hands.
Vel, senior, he said. you mus
remember those Names.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20

The Board of Trustees of the Gal
loway College Wednesday unani-
mously elected Prof. J. Il. Hinemon,
Superin tendeot of the Pine Bluff
Schools. to the presidency o. that
institution. A better selection
could not have been made Besides
being an able educator, Prof Hue
non IS OF practical and business
tura of mind, and will do much 10.
ward putting Galloway College on a
sound financial basis. We eongrat.
nlate Prof. Hinemon and We con
gratuia e the trustees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
A Curious Claim.

One Of the ssraagest claims ever
made to an insurance company was
that fer $3.50, the value Of a plum pad-
ding which had been accidentally burnt
to clnaer. The claim was Ect allowed.
although the amount was paltry, be-
cause it was proved that the casualty
had resulted from the carelessness OF
the cook, who had omitted to put any
water IN ne saaeepan.-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
.Innnns Streets.

In the chief cities Of Japan several
Of the streets are devoted TO the sale
OF certain lines Of merchandise. In
one street you viii find nothing on sale
but wooden and willow ware, another
to paper lanterns. while one street re-
sembles forest Of bamboo, where the
thousand Of bamboo articles are sold.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
A Precious Relic.

It IS stated that the stone of the
coronation chair in Westminster Abb
hey IS claimed 10 be the same which
Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of
Abraham, Used as a pillow when he lay
down to sleep on the starlIt plains Of
judah. The chair Is the most prec-
Ious relic in all England.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20

\ gold coin passes from one to an
other 2.o0o.ooo.0oo times before the
stamp or impression upon L becomes
obliterated by friction, while a silver
coin changes between 3.250.000 600
times before it becomes entirely ef-
faced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
HE WAS A FINDER.
furious way of Earning a Livelihood
in London.


in London.
To any one unaequainted with the
complex characteristics Of London life
it would appear almost incredible that
a man could make living as a pick
pocket by Immediately restoring what
he has stolen to its original owner.
A detective officer, however, has re-
Gently informed the writer that such,
indeed. is the case. For some time past
an ingenious individual has made it his
business to wait upon ladies as they
leave theaters, calling their carriages
and aiding them to enter. He is de-
Gently dressed, very polite and has a
way of holding up iady's dress be-
specially if the weather is vet
which IS particularly pleasing to his
patronesses.
But It seems that his action in this
respect is not nearly SO distinguished
as it might appear, for he makes this
little courtesy d subterfuge for picking
their pockets or removing any article
OF value within reach His methods,
however, are not those Of the common
thief, for he persistentIy proceeds 10 the
police station nearest at hand and there
delivers up his spoil, eoolly stating that
he has found it outside a certain
theater.
He. of course. furnishes also his
name AID address and n due time his
honest action receives is reward.
He has found SO many things recent
Is that the police are anxious 70 find
him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
To Measure n Wink.

Experiments have been going on
with an ingenius machine which shuts
over a mans eye so that the eyelid as it
winks opens and closes a chronograDh.
So far the quickest wink on record IS
about a sixth of a second.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
The stride of the Ostrich.

ornithologists tell US that when feed
Ing the stride Of the ostrich is from 20
to p inches; when walking, but not
feeding. 26 inches; and when terrified.
liz TO II feet. OF at the rate of about
twenty-five miles an hour.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20

Little Miss Future Nav Bloom, the
winsome daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs.
M. Z. Bloom, will give her little
friends swell social function at her
home on West Fifth avenue tonight.
Full mention of the affair will appear
IN the society columns Ct Sunday =
Graphie
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20

scented with a bandsom GO .headed
cane b the business men O. Little
Rock for his speech at GIeawood
Para during the session Of the State
Board O. Trade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20

Judge A. b. Grace, ex-Sheriff c. n.
Triplett, Capitol Commissioner {. g.
Newman and Chancellor John u. E.
lott, of Pine Bluff. are among the
prominent arrivals at the Capital
this morning.-Wednesday's Arkan-
sas Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
;" One Good Turn
DESCRIBES Another. =

Il IS SO easy TO 60 thro@qf
life doing good and helping
10 make Others happy. 4
LADY V6o had been III qVttt4l
a complication of troubles,
haVing been thoroughly cared
and nogU enjoying perfect
health, felt Il a daty to tel
her friends that the specific
that brought her back to health
qUas Hood S SarsaDariLla.
Thus, after Hoods had served her
well, she felt it deserved a good turn
at her hands. Thousands tell the same
story of blood purified and health re-
stored. Hoods SarsapariIla possesses
merit peculiar to itself.
CatarrE7 II suffered over six years
with catarrh. Spent over SI005u advertised
cures. hlhalers ETC. without benefit. Finally
tried Hoods SdrsaPaFilla and it accom-
plished a complete and lasting cure" VI. a.
ABBEY Victor Ave, Worcester, Mass
Castfitis = =" Nervousness caused by 2
fEight made my wife suffer intensely from
gasJritis. Morphine was necessary to re-
lieve the suffering. Hoods Sarsaparilla
and Hoods Pills We're tried after all else
failed and in four days she improved ard In
Il days she vas cured {. Y. T. SCHMIDT.
Cedar Falls. Iowa.
Blood Poison -" At 12 had bone dis
ease and used eFutches. Doctor prescribed
and wanted to serape it. Ny grandfather
gave me Hood 5 Sarsaparilla. After taking
four bottles threw away Crutches. am we'll
and go to school, CHARLES CAMPBELL, 1915
Ontario Ave, Niagara Falls, y. Y.
Dizzy Spells = E" After the measles my
daughter had dizzy spells, which We thought
would pass III but they did not until we
gave her Hoods SarsapariIla. In five days
they disappeared and in one month she re-
gained her usual health B. II. KANFER-
BECK 81 Graves Place, Holland. Mich.
Indigestion II now have goed ap-
petite, eat Well, sleep well and my dyspep-
STA and Indigestion have left me. TIE
reason is I took Hoods sarsaparflla which
entirely cured me. l am Baggage Master
On the 3. * o. Railroad THOMAS COLES.
IL Carr St, saEdusky, Ohio.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20

The thirty. second General Assem-
bly, has not been IN vain. It's short
eomings will probably result in
business mems legislature next time
and then the State will get some
progressive aud expansive legisIa-
lion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20

Hon. J. E. Wood. of Lee county,
vas on Wednesday afternoon pre-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20
~ TO CALCULATIONS

Entered at the Post-offce at Pine
B,nd.Ak.a3se % l1-elass mail matter
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-20

Indigestion II now have a goed ap-
petite. eat we'll. sleep well and my dyspep-
STA and Indigestion have left me TIE
reason is I took Hoods SarsapariIla which
entirely cured me. am Baggage Master
On the 3. x O. Railroad THOMAS COLES.
IL Carr St. SaEduskY. OHIO.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-07-11

The Queens dinner hour is nine
o'clock, but royal dinners are served
with commendable rapidity, so, in
spite of the lateness of the hour. the
banquet is over by ten. Her Majesty
precedes her family and guests into
the dining room, aud again heads the
procession on leaving the room. This,
by the way, is the arrangement in all
royal households. Even when the
Duke and Duchess of Fife give din
ner in their Portman Square estab-
lishment, the Duchess Of Fife goes in
to dinner alone and before instead of
after all her guests.
When the Queen is entertaining, and
the party has reassembled in the draw
ing room or reception corridor, she
addresses few remarks to each guest
in turn. The latter in every case wait
Tor the sovereign to initiate the con
versetIon, and merely cs2ond briefly
TO her remarks. by eleven O'CLOCK the
function H. at an end.
At tine ''jine and sleep" parties at
Windsor or Osborne, and also nj San
drinsham, departing guests are ex.
pected to leave by an early train, not
later than eleven. No formal farewell
Is accorded them; in fact, they are sup
posed to disappear as silently as
spirits.
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"You can't think what an effort it
cost me, he said.
What an effort, indeed,
Il do hope you will let me keep it
as a memento?"
"Ycs-if you will promise to forgive
me?"
"Oh, there is nothing to forgivel 1t
was very good Of you"
At this moment 1 caught n glimpse
of her face, and / was forced to admit
that Debsnham had some reason for
his cXtravagant praise.
and you will not think the worse
of me for--for trying to deceive YOU"
he went on. Really, he was getting
positively absurd, from his voice one
would have supposed that he was a
prisoner suing for his life
ooh, | think better Oh you'll" she
cried. az shall never forge, your
kindness. Aud as she gave him her
hand she blushcd in a ridiculous
fashion.
Then Debenham made an ass of
himself. Instead OF simply shak-
ing hands and saying good morning,
he held her fingers and said nothing,
but just stared at her in moon
struck kind of way that was quite
idiotic, and she dropped her head like
little silly and went the color of Il
PeOuy; then. But at this point |
couldn't stand it any longer, and /
quietly withdrew.
OF course, | was not in the least as
tonished when Debenham rushed into
my chambers the same afternoon and.
with good deal of stammcring, CON
fessed that he was engaged. lie
seemed quite amazed when | betrayed
no surprise, but didn't tell him that
| had been n witness of his folly.
| was presented to the future Mrs.
Dcbenham and her sister a few DAVIS
later. When Debenham asked what
/ thought of her l told him she was
one of the incest girls had ever met,
but, as matter of fact, she is much
inferior to her sister. L don't mind
admitting indeed, that she is thcnicest
girl / have ever met, and | shouldn't
wonder---
Bat there, that's another story. ~
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scIentlst Ate ..Nren.Iy Pork. :"

Professor Comstock, of Cornell, in
speaking to his class recently of the
trial of scientists, told this authentic
tale of the experience of Professor Of
Invertebrate Zoology in II sister insti-
tuition, which had better he left name
less.
Trichinae in pork. the cause Of the
friyhtful disease trichinoss "a human
consumers, give peculiar appearance
to meat, which is studded with little
cysts; It is then known to the trade as
"measly pork" The learned scien-
tist, wishing some for study, went to
the butcher and asked if he ever got
any measly pork.
Sometimes, said the butcher,
cautiously, "but 1 always throw it
away"
"Well, said the professor, "the
next time you have any, ! wish you'd
send me up some, meaning, of course,
to his laboratory.
The butcher stared at him, but said
he would. Three weeks passed, when
the professor, growing impatient again
dropped in.
Haven't you found any mcasly pork
yet?"
why, yes, said the butcher, 81
sent up two pounds a week ago"
A sickly grin broke over the profess
sor's face.
Where did you send it?" said he.
why to your house, Of course, -
said the butcher.-New York Times
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He HAD FOUND HER.
How Mr.. PrimIcv Knew Miss WiiIuwI
Was Ills Ideal.

Was Ills Ideal.
"Do you believe in territorial OK
pansion, Miss Willowby?"
"Wcll, TO tell the truth, " the beau
tiful girl replied, 81 haven't given
enough study to that question to know
anything about it.
Mr.. Primley twisted his mustachc
for a moment and then asked:
care you III favor of an Anglo.
Saxon alliance?"
'Oh, dear, l can't say. I haven't
paid any attention to that subject. !
confess that l am rs ignorant as a
child where public matters are con
cerned."
"Then you haven't become inter
ested in any OF the reform movements:
''No, l don't consider myself cap.
able of taking up and discussing those
things"
"Do You take much interest in
science and are you in the habit of
discussing the beauties Of classical
music, using technical terms or are
you an amateur literary critic, or dc
you ever talk to people about the great
moral problems chat are claiming the
attention of so many of our learned
women nowadays?"
"No, I'm ashamed to have to con.
fess it, but ] have found it impossible
to get any of those things through my
head sufficiently to dare to talk about
them.
"You don't know anything about
politics or socialism in it's new sense,
or the Influence of the Compendium
rs Applied TO the Concomitants OIL
Paleolthic Abnegation, 90 you?
Il am afraid don't, " she timidly
replied
Say, he suddenly exclaimed
twill you be my wife?"- Chicago
Record.
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a lady who has made the subject of
the human hand n close study for
many years has come 10 the CON
clusion that the possessorB of short,
well-formed fingers are managing and
practical, although a trihe prosaic,
while long and pointed fingers show
romantic and artistic disposition.
Woll-developed knuckles denote
mathematical turn Of mind, and many
lines and marks on the palm and
fingers indicate n nervous and ex-
citabIe nature. A person Of either sex
with n very soft hand is generally
charming, but easily forgets and has
mo- depth of feeling
I'm womau's hand n large thumb
denotes q practical, managing nature.
while the owner of small thumb is
extremely fascinating. Deep, strong
lines ON the palm show the possessor
to be we'll able to speak his or her
mind Red lines indicate n nature
capable Of enjoyment over little
things, while white, colorless lines
signify an Unconditional and rather
easily bored temperament.
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OUR UNSUITABLE CRIME AND How IT ENDED

Don't be nm ass; men don't buy
gowns"
You could say it was for your sis
ter"
But haven't got sister, aud if
| had she'd never let me choose her
gowns for her; besides, she'd have
to be fitted on and all that YOU know"
was obliged to admit the force of
these arguments, anil fresh period
of enceintervened. Debenham had
risen, aud was pacing the floor in
state Of perplexity.
"How would it be if I iuclosed the
money in an envelope and sent it
anonymously" he said at length.
''Hou might do that, certainly" |
replied after little consideration.
"But she'd be sure to know who
sent it."
"Well, that doesn't matter, as you
are not likely to sec her again.
Dcbenham stopped and turned his
eyes full upon me.
whats that? Not see her again?
But | must see her again. II feel
that my fate is-er-linked with that
girl, Kennion."
ooh, very well; then that squashcs
the idea entirely, unless. Look
here, why not assume the character Of
the thief yourself, and send her letter
saying you have rcpentcd and return
the money!"
But l don't want her to think that
I'm bad lot. o."
'Well, she needn't know that you
sen. it, You can pretend to be an
ordinary pickpocket."
$50 1 can. / never thought of that
BY Jove, it's n grand idea! Where's
the pen and ink? What shalt l say?
Give us lift, old chap. You're a dab
hand ut this sort of thing"
L took up my pen, and after n lit
tie thought, dashed off the following
letter:
"Dere miss-This is from me, the
bloko wat TUX yer purse L sens the
muny bak bekause yer father wos once
very kind ter me when | wos down on
mi luck, an / nors yer need it a sight
more than | does, yer humble servant,
Bill Nokes."
Glow will that do?" | said, as |
tossed it across the table.
"Splendid-splendidr he cried, as
he ran his eyes over it. Its worthy
of Bill Skies himself. I'll send it oil
this very minute" And he thrust it
in an envelope in company with the
money.
You'll let me know how it an
swers?' L said, as he took up his hat
con, yes" And then with hasty
goodnight, lie went flying down the
stairs to catch the post.
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III

The following morning it happened
that a matter of business took me in
the vicinity of Defendants chambers,
and, having half an hour TO spare, /
determined to call and sec if he had
heard anything in connection with his
plot.
As I was about to enter his sitting
room, however, heard the sound of
voices, and hasty glance showed me
that he was engaged. A young lady
was standing by the table, facing De
benhNm, who locked as guilty as any
schoOlboy caught in an orchard.
81 got 1T back this morning." the
girl was saying. y man who is cm-
ploycd on the railway picked it up as
Inc was on his way to his work
II am very glad, Debcnham
murmured uervously. ole must have
been an honest fellow
eyes, she said "But the strange
part OF it is that by this morning.
post there came letter from a
thief, iuclosing go You can read
it if You like.
And she handed him the precious
missive ! had coucoctcd
lie read it in feigued astouishmcnt.
i never heard Of such a curious
thing, ne murmured. les positively
Isn't it, you Inow?'
OF course, this chiIdlikc ATTEMPT MT
deception didn't deceive the girl.
''AIr. Dcbcuhnm, shc said, "you
wrote this letter; you sent this note. Of
EIJ Really Miaa
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PITH AND POINT.

Every time l laugh it hurts my
side. That must be what they call
ribald laughter. "-Cloveland Plain
Dealer.
Father-"Son, can't you possibly
cut down your college expenses?"
SOM might possibly do without
books"
Yes, my milliner has lost her mind
and been sent to the insane asylum"
Poor things Too much headwork,
suppose y
did their marriage end the feud
between the two families?" mot en-
tirely, it is confined to only one mem
Der of each family now"
The Medium-"The spirit ofNyour
husband is here, if you wish to ask
him any question" The Widow-''f>
want TO ask him where he has been"
He hurricdly dressed and went down town
wearing gorgeous teck.
But he saw as he glanced in n looking -glrss
That In his haste he had put -alasl-
cum around his ncck
Chicago Tribune.
did you say | lied deliberately?
well, not exactly. Ny remark was
that you couldn't tell deliberate
truth. - Philadelphia North Amer
lean.
Paul Plodder-'I wonder if | have
time to catch the train?" Policeman
Rounds-''Ye have tonne enough. but
yes haven't the speed, Ohm thinking"
Boston Transcript.
Life is not all sunshine, Harriet"
eyes, | know that; but you know very
well, Julius, there are lots of days
when ! could carry n chiffon para sol if
/ had it. '-Chicago Record.
Tho newest fashions now arc In,
And from the way 1t looks,
Though coats and hats may change,
thcrc'll b.
No change in pockctbooks
New York Journal.
Mrs. Findfault-"Now Johns gone
and got his life insured But, then,
he's just like all other men. They
have everything done for themselves,
and never think of their poor, shaving
wives. Judge.
"Well, Geordie," SAID the caller,
"what do you think of your new little
baby sister," ooh, l don't know"
replied the sixYear. old with a yawn.
She's all right, 1 suppose She re-
lieves the monotony. Chicago Tri-
bune.
Van Twiller-'I dreamed that
committed suicide last night on your
account. Miss Oldun (gushing)-
'Hel he!-er $50 hadn't you better
speak to mommer about it?" Van
Twiller-"Oh, wouldn't dream of
thatr'-Judge.
They were discussing the household
expenses of the future, as young peo-
pie will do under such circumstances.
'In Japan" she said with sigh, rs
she thought Of his income, "a man can
pay for house, food and two servants
on $500 n year" But think of the
cost Of getting there" he answered.
! Chicago Evening Post.
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ApvrRrI.
The SOLE DlsSENTER.

Cheer up! Cheer up! cries the song-bird
As he sways on the timber limb.
He seems to feel
As his blythe notes peal
That the world was made for him.
"Cheer up sounds soft in the breezes,
Cheer up! is the line that's writ
Ger the open book
OF the field or brook
Where the sunleams fade and fit.
But man, superior mammal,
For the warning is disincllned.
He'll cherish his woe
IL but TO show
That matter is less than mind
Cheer up"' says each jovial echo
That speaks from the sun-lit hill
Cheer upl' says the earth
In Its vcrnal mirth.
says man, I'm hanged i'll will"
Washington Star.