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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
A Rare Find.

A 1AaTS lnds
 A rare find in the shape Of q moa.s egg has been made in mining dis trict in Central Otago. There was a fall of earth in a dredging claim, and presently the huge egg was seen f1oat- ing Hninjured in the water. The dis eoyery is the more interesting from the fact that this is the second perfect moa's egg that has ever been found. The only other perfect specimen was unearthed by a man while digging in the alluvial soil at the Kaikoura moun- tains in the early sixties. This egg, which was nine inches in length and seven inches in breadth, was taken to England and sold for 109 guineas. Some idea of the size of these eggs may be gleaned from the fact that mans hat makes an excellent egg-eup for them
 Making Ducks Lay Black Eggs.
 According to writer in a French scientific paper, ducks fed on aeorns which they will eat ravenouslv. rot unfrequently lay black eggs. The req son is that their eggshell is naturally rich in iron, and this combines with the tannin in the acorn to produce a good fast black. The same paper states that if fowls are fed on boiled lobster shells they will lay bright rsl eggs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
Copenhagen,s war Against Rats.

So great nuisance have the rats recently become in Copenhagen that efforts are being made to exterminate them. In order to encourage the new occupation of rat hunting for profit and pleasure combined, a premium Of 10 ore per rat Is being paid for every one of the rodents produced whole but dead. For the past three weeks war against the rats has been waged. In the first week 6,094 were officially re- corded as killed; the number grew to 6,616 in the second week, and for the last week it had swelled to 6,780. It is hoped to reach 8 weeks mortality among the rats of 10000 in two or three weeks unless the supply becomes exhausted ingthe meantime. It is pro- posed to extend the rat-eatching op- eration to the whole country. The crusade has become of national in. terest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
MICE HAVE A STANDING IN LAW
They Figured in Recent Contest Over
 Land Ownership.

From the Spokane Review: The lan6-contest case in which a family of mIce played 9 prominent part has been decided on the appeal to Binger Hermann, commissioner of the gen. eral land office at Washington. The rodents are not mentioned in the deci- sion. but the man whom it was claimed allowed the mice to establish resi- dence in his bed is allowed to retain possession of his homestead, the rul- ing of the local land office being re- yersed and the contest dismissed. A peculiar feature of the case is that when the family Of mice was first men tioned it was c tended that their presence in the bed of the entryman stead and tbA local land office appar- ently took the same view of the mat ter. But when the decision was ap' oealed frem it was set up that the presence of the mice was an argument in favor of the homesteader. Fred o Grutt was the entryman, having taken ID homestead near Davenport three years ago. Last August John O'Neil instituted a contest to the homestead entry, alleging that Grutt had aban- doned the claim, did not keep up continuous residence thereon, and that the only inhabitants of the shanty on the ranch were family of mice After hearing the case the registrar and receiver decided that Grutt's en- try should be eanceled. From this de- eision Grutt had sixty days in which to file an appeal to the commissioner at Washington. The appeal was filed by Leo Walton, attorney for Grutt. Tn the appeal the mice family was re- ferred to as follows: If there were any mice in this entryman's bed dur ing the early part of September, 1898, it plainly shows that the entryman did have bed on the land at the time"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
chas. II. paxls. eenerons Aet.

Charles H. Davis, one of the wealthy citizens of Worcester. Mass. recently presented to his coachman, Otis L. Chase, and two maid servants 100 shares of Norwich and Worcester stock, valued at over s21 900. He call cd them into his library one day and told them that he had bequeathed them $7000 each in his will, but, recognizing the fact that such instruments were liable to legal controversy. which might prevent them from receiving the be- quests for some time after the will was probated, he had decided to present them that amount He then tore up She Will and gave them the stock
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
Talk About Bugs.

1t seems to be an extraordinary summer for bugs. Chicago has a mos quito pest, Boston has eaterpil1ars Philadelphia has a strangling bug cap able of choking a mouse to death. The kissing bug, of course, needs hardly to be referred to. Strange stories are coming in concerning the exploits of the bugs A Coney island wheelman was recently knocked spinning from his bicycle by blow from a bug. The other day negro was found in a ditch in New York town, where he had heen disabled and thrown by some rowing bug that had struck him in the ear. The one thing, and the only thing that makes one suspicious of the bug stories of the season is the entire absence of the sea serpent from the prominent shore resorts. It may be that the bugs are substituting while tLe Sarnant takes saaSnra afr
 Map of France In stone.
 The map of France in stone, which the Russians are preparing for the Paris exhibition, is a remarkable spe- cimen of the lapidary's skill. It shows each individual department in colored jasper, while the sea is represented by lapis lazuli. the rivers by platinum and the t06 towns marked by precious stones. The countries bordering on France are given in gray jasper, and fourteen islands are represented by stones of the same color as that used for the adjacent mainland The map rests on marble slab about three feet square. and it is proposed to enclose it in a silver frame
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08

Win Firing Suit in onited states Court
 The heirs of Baron de Kalb, wao served in the Colonial army during the Revolutionary war will bring suit in tEe United States courts for a sale in partition of land which was once owned by the government. The baron left son. Sebastian, whose son George went to Cincinnati. The widow found some time ago papers which her coun- sel says give her title to LIDO acres of land in the vicinity of Chillicothe. Ohio, which had beensgiven to Baron de Kalh by the government in payment for his services. This tract Of land ts now very valuable
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
nanaey Increasing In England.

Lanacy shows an alarming growth In England. Statistics just published give f05,oS6 as the total of certified lunattcs, an increase of 3.114 oyer the preceding year This is the gnsatest annual in- crease recorded by over 1000. The rate of recovery also shows a backward movement, from 3S.81 per cent to 36.87. Agricultural laborers provide the larg- est proportion Of lunaties, attributable to a low standard Of life and the use of strong, cheapa yndian teas. Clerks furnish the next greatest proportion of lunaties Here also hard, wearing. un- derpaid work and insufficient food is the leading cause It is eontended that the increase in lunaey is more appar- ent than real, and is due chiefly to ths law regulating. the notification of lu- naties, but experts agree that the stress Of modern life is the prime factor in promoting lunaey.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
Arkansas Midland RalIroad ,,b

5o,ooo acres of good timb.. lands for sale. 2,ooo acres \ cleared lands for sale, along tL' line of the Arkansas Midla,,| Railroad. Free sites for factod,, and mills.
 For farms or timber lands, aa| dress,
 G. T. UPDEGRAFF, !
 General Freight Agent
 Helena. Arkansa,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
LITTLE KNOWN INDUSTRY.
Oyster and Clam Shells Do Not Go es
 Waste.


 singular and but little known in- dustry is carried on in this city in the sale of oyster and clam shells, says the New York Tribune. The d. lers in this commodity pursue their calling in so transformations a way that it attracts no attention. From the eat ing houses where oysters and clans are consumed the year round the shells are collected by persons who either carry on that business for them-slyes or are in the employ of the wholesale dealers. It seems incredible how large an area of ground can be covered many feet deep with the eonglomeration of shell and foreign matter that is un- ayoidably collected with it, and appar- ently amalgamates without destroying the characteristics of the harder ma- terial. Seeing q number of carts loaded with shells moving toward the same point would induce the suppesi- tion that more reclaimed land was being filed in with material that would exclude the possibility of such land ever being used as a market garden; or it might be taken for granted that another dump heap was allowed in some of the still unoccupied upper west side lots. But if curiosity should lead to investigation it would be found that the carts were bound for big yard at Fifty-fourth street and the North river, where they deposited their loads. Every autumn the yard is so filled up that a considerable hill of shells is formed. This being exeayated from the bottom as loads are again carried away leaves the mass with the appear ance of having been geologicaIly formed, and offers a curious sight to the uninitiated. How the shells are used is one of the most astonishing things to those ignorant of the value of the material for anything except filling in streets and making beach drives, such as that one famous in the history of Savannah. But this she'll suffers a curious change. It is sold to the works and is used as a purifier.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
WAR WILL LAST
 A LONG TIME Montague White, Representing the South African Republic,
 Makes a Statement.

New York, March 17.-In hds article on 'The policy of mediation." which serves as an introduction to the 'story of the boys," which will be published during the coming week under authority of the South African republics, Montague White. for merly consul general of the Transvaal at London, discusses the possibility of media ton on the part of the United States, and prophecies long continuance of the war.
 MT. White says:
 With regard to the contention that the United States, though willing to use its friendly offices, cannot intervene unless re- quested to do so by both heligerents, 1t may be argued that if the two combatants joint iy desire peace they can dispense with the services of a mediator and settle the mat ter between themselves. To remain passive until such a contingency arises and then offer to mediate would be cheap and tawdy act of benevoence. The essence of mediation is that friendly neutral power should act spontaneously and on its own initiative.
 '"The end of the war is not yet in sight The defensive campaign is likely to be less dramatic than the events of the last few months, but 1t will be protracted and weari- some even to the cosmopolitan financiers who are so largely responsible for the whole tragedy. Events involving prompt action may easily happen in other quarters of the world where the interests of Great Britain are equally interested to continue her great loss.
 '.The shameful inaptitude which brought
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
THE CASES WILL
 BE POSTPONED Witnesses Against Alleged Goe- bel ASSassinS Scattered. THE NAMES NOT DISCLOSED Defendants Counsel Have Summoned Qulte a Number of Witnesses Trial Probably Begins on
 Wednesday

Frankfort, Ky, March 1.-The examining trials of Republican Secretary of State Ca- feb Powers, w. H. Culton and John Davis, set for hearing before Judge Moore next Monday, win probably not be held till later in the week.
 County Attorney Polsgrove said tonight that owing to the fact that the common- wealth's witnesses are scattered over the state, it will be impossible to get them sooner than Wednesday. Colonel T. c. Campbell, who has been in the east, re- turned tonight, and is assisting the pros ecution in the preparation of the case. The defense have summoned large number of witnesses, including many other attaches of the state departmnt, and members of the legislature. The commonwealth has not disclosed its lost list of witnesses.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
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Did You Get a Calendar?

We have ordered our printers to distribute free in the City of Birmingham and vicinity thousands of Calendars each being numbered with distinctive serial number Neither the printer ourselves have kept any record to who received holds any particular number We will have adver sement in The Age-Herad every day in the week. except Monday and will until further notice print in each advertise
 ent one more numbers the persons holding the calen das corresponding to these numbers will bring them to within three days after the numbers published in the Sunday daily Age-Herad, within week after the numbers published in The Weekly AgeHerad they will receive free of charge handsome present. The numbers used in advertisement will be selected by committee who in way interested in this store, the dstrbu- ton receiving of the gifts The presents will be mentioned in advertisements in The Age-Herad and will vary in Herald and watch for your number in advertisements The Publishing of Numbers Begins Sunday March lSh l0O
 Below is given photographic reproduction of the caen dar which sending out you have not already re- ceved calendar do call for one for probably is the way to your home now At any rate, wait for the calendar to reach you.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
wATERwORKS COMPANY
Refuse to Pay the License Tax of
 $1,OOO

The Birmingham Water Works company has refused to pay the annual license tax of s1 ,OO0 imposed by the city council, claiming that under its contract with the city that it cannot be taxed more than $500.
 The company officers have made tender of $500 to License Collector Gambill, who declined to accept 1t on the ground that the license ordinance for this year prescribes s1 ,OO0. The matter will be reported by the collector to the mayor and board of alder men next Wednesday night. Mr. Gambill will make no arrests nor will he take any steps to press the payment until the city council has an opportunity to consider the case.
 MT. Gambill reports collections good. He has collected $70,00O since the 1st of January, this being about $25000 in excess of the col- lections up to this time last year.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
TAYLOR IN LOUISVILLE
Was in Conference But Would Give
 Nothing Out

Louisville, Ky, March Ex-Governor Tay- Tor arrived in Louisville at noon today, and in company with c. M Barnett, chairman of the republican state central committee, went directly to the custom house. He was in consultation there with number of prominent politicians during the afternoon. The surveyor of customs, M. Barnett, and Collector of Internal Revenue c. F. Sapp left for Washington. It is understood that they are on a political mission. They will call on President Mckinley and make an- yother appeal for recognition from the na- tonal administration for Governor Taylor.
 Governor Taylor declined to talk in re, gard to the political outlook tonight. He said he was in Louisville on personal busiA ness.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
GUARDIANSHIP CONTEST
Several Republican County Conventions
 Held Yesterday

The contest for the chairmanship of the republican state executive committee con- tinues to wax warm. Conventions and beat meetings were held in several counties yes- terday, and from reports received by Chair man Vaughan he appears to have carried the day.
 A telegram from Cedar Bluff states that the Cherokee county convention, held at Lawrance, had unanimously instructed its delegates for Vaughan, and a telegram from Dadeville was to the effect that a mass meeting of Tallapoosa county repub- aicans had endorsed Vaughan and Dimmick.
 Later telegram from Montgomery was received stating that Vaughan had carried every beat in the county, with three to hear from.
 At Bingham headquarters the report from Montgomery was reversed, the information being to the effect that the returns indicat- ed a sweeping victory for Bingham, while from Tallapoosa came the informal ton that MT. Bingham's friends controlled the meet ing by vote of 5S to 10.
 Reports from Escambia county were to the effect that the county convention at ,Brewton had instructed its delegates for Bingham.
 Ad Wimbs, the negro candidate, scored first blood yesterday, the Hale county con- vention instructing its delegates for him.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

Slasher' of Chicago, who so cleverly de- feated Jack Madden of Brooklyn here a few weeks ago.
 Yanger's rushing and strength were too much for Forbes, and in the fifth round after the latter had been down twice, Ref cree Sler stopped the bout and gave Yang CT the decision.
 In the preliminary Barney Connors of Chicago won over Tom Duggan of Australia in the fourth round.
 Solly Smith of California and Turky Point Billy Smith of Philadelphia fought six slow rounds to a draw.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
scrapping at Tattersalls

Chicago, Iil., March T-About 5000 peo- pie saw some rounds of good, bad and indif- ferent fighting at Tattersalls, seven bouts being carded. three of which did not go to the limit. The windup was Ground go a 120 pounds between Harry Forbes of Chi cago and Benny Yanger, the '"ripton
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

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The age-herald., 1900-03-18
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The age-herald., 1900-03-18
The Sale of Muslin Underwear.

SKIRTS. Ladies fine Muslin Skirts Umbrella style, deep Aounce of embroidery 98c
 GOWNS.--This Cambrc Gown with yoke of Cluster Tucks four rows of inserting, rue cuff and collar 9
 CHEMlsE.--Fine Cambric with pointed embroidery yoke deep rufe of Point de Paris Lace, trimmed around the armhoe and the bottom of the skirt of lace price 12S
 CORSET COVERS.--Made of best Cambric, trimmed, perfect fitting finished seams Bo
 DRAWERS Best Muslin, 1ounce of deep embroid- cry with cluster tucks 39o
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
Specials in Children's
 Dresses.

PefcaIe Dress, D0X pIalt and braid trimmings, front and back o5c
 French Dimity, em- broidery trimmed, two ruffles front and bias ruffle 1.38
 Two-piece Linen Crash Sailor Suit, braid trimmed on collar vest and sleeves 2SC
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
The Sale of Dress Goods.

An-Wool Chalies, the 65c kind Scotch Cheviots in colors invisible Stripes and Plaids, the o5c kind Silk-finished Henriettas, 38-inch Black French Poplin, }8 inches wide Black Silk-finished Henrietta
 Black silk warp Henrietta
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

come clearer and clearer to Englishmen in spite of all the sophistry of adroit debat- ers."
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
Lace Specials.

French Ruby Valen- cienne, 1-inch, dozen 85c French Ruby Valen- cienne, 3-4 inch, dozen 70c French Ruby Valen- cienne, 1-2 inch, dozen o0c French Ruby Valen- cienne, 3-8 inch, dozen Soc
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Was Known in West.

San Francisco, March 16.-Francis
Truth, the self-styled divine healer. now
under arrest in Boston,, came to this city
from Oakland about a year ago n open
ed healing parlors," on Geary street. 1t
was not long before Truths business had
developed to such ar extent that his pa
tients We're numbered by thousands. HIS
mail was estimated to be larger than that
delivered to any other single individual In
the city. The postal authorities investi-
gated the matter but decided hat he had
kept within the provisions of the law.
Last May, after his methods had been
exposed by the local press Truth quietly
packed his effects and took his departure
for the east, leaving behind him scores
of dupes who had paid him in advance
for his divine healing"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Divine Healer Arrested.

Boston, March 16.-Francis Truth,
head of the Divine Healing association,
which bears his name. and whose adver-
tisements have been spread over the
whole country, was arrested tonight at
his office, charged with using the mails
for fraudulent purposes. The prisoner
was locked up.
The warrant for Truths arrest was
issued at the solicitation of the district
attorneys office. 1t charges that by
means of his representations he secured
many paying members of the associa-
ton to whom he gave what he called his
absent treatment" The blanks for
these absent treatments" called for a
first payment of IS for one months treat
ment. 1t is said that his business has
brought him in $50, 900 a week regularly.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Waiting Croker's Return.

New York, March 16.-The Tribune
says: Owing to the probability that
Richard Croker will not return home un-
til some time in May, the democratic
leaders have about decided to delay
holding the state convention. which is to
elect our delegates at large to the ma
tional convention until the last week in
June. The state committee which will fix
a time and place for holding the state
convention will probably meet in this
city some time in April. BY that time
it is believed the exact time Of Mr.. Crok-
er's return will be Known.
Tammany seems to AVE few arrange
ments for the approaching national con-
vention. 1t evidently is waiting for
Richard Croker's instruction.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
SCHEME WITH A PURPOSE.

Eyes, my DEAR said a New FORK man
to his 1~8-year-old daughter. IT wish o
would do your best to captivate the heart
of our cOachman."
And elope with him. papa?"
Eyes. my dear"
"Ah, I see, you deaH cute papa! You
wan all the papers to say I am q fascl-
mating beauty and a reigning BELLE"
well, that would help me a little. but
that is not the main point"
What is it then, papa?'
why, the papers will all say you arc
the daughter of a millionaire. and that
will enlarge my credit. See? Now run
out to the stable; that's a good girl!"-
Ohio State Journal.