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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-18

Special train will leave Brinkley
at 2:42 a. m. Round trip rate
only 81. SO
Travel over the new line, and
visit Americas greatest health
and pleasure resort.
All particulars on application
to Choctaw Route agents.
GEO. H. LEE, ]. F. HOLDEN,
G. P. & T. A. Traffic Manager.
Little Rock, Ark,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-18
One bird of Our Life

IS spent IN bed. The
bedroom should be coy, cheerful
and full of comfort. We are max
ing a special cut On chamber sets
which is a perfect beauty. The
wood is nicely finished, and each
piece is well put togetherand firm.
You may have an offer like this
again, but we doubt it.
BLUFF CITY
FURNITURE co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

dt,D
were captdvated by fl1e yarns OF 11 'l1.
very charming story.te1aer. Her iir'ag'na as
ton was equally as vivid dn sepeeanapeeee 1
1852, when She supplied the poet W.. NC
ner patriotic facts about Barbara aiio -
& flag.
These supposed facts. however, ~. Ius hi'..-
ed the Quaker poet Hater1ai io -
very beautiful and patriotic poem, .ua..
has become classic in all the 1l'itiis7i
schools. The writer has known the 1aces
OF the sesory to be a sheer dapI le
for nearly thfnty-eight (ss) years. known ,''n
this from his personal knowiedge, snsest wing
been on the alleged premises at die
aHowed time Of the occurrence.
1t is an old story that cold, mara ia .s
often destroy the most beautiful 1acelon.
The poets charming verses viii remain man.
but the subject is my t1l an the same.
Some of us may feel sorry !or
the genial and eloquent junior
Senator from New York who only a
week ago satisfied himself through the
aid of a half-tfozen credible witnesses
that the entire incident was strictly true
so that Barbara Fritechie' again became
dearer than ever to his youthful neart,
his fervid Imagination; and now, alas,
even at the eleventh hour, Colonel
Douglass appears in the role OF Wicked
iconocfast. and Senator Depew will be
very unhappy if he had to cease ringing
the changes on poor Barbara Frietchie'
and the flag. Glorious types OF true
loyalty and pure patriotism.
And SO 1T happens in the closing days
OF the nineteenth century we all witness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
NEw ENGLIsH VIOLIN.

room for Improvement, and to this end
has designed the novel form OF nnsuu-
ntent here illustrated. The old-tme SOUND
ing board or body portion OF the Violin
e entirely done away with, and IN Its
place is "a circular drum. across which
is stretched the diaphragm on which the
bridge lis supported, the latter being
mounted on knife edges to improve the
Migratory sound. by transmitting dt TO the
diaphragm. AT the centre OF this 12shtiS-
drawn head is an opening. against which
Is attached an aluminium or wooden
,-esouator of tubular shape. TO augment
the sound emitted by the diaphragm
In other words, to receive and distribute
the waves caused by the vibration of the
strings The resonagtor has preferably the
shape OF a trumpet. The small end OF
The horn is Curved at right angles TO
The body and The large end extends near
ly paraliel to the finger board, but does
not hang low enough TO interfere with
1.-THE lfree movement of the arm and
hand in producing the notes. The inNen-
,tor intends also to apply this novel
Snethod of construction TO mandolins and
other string instruments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

the President of the Virginia State Dental
Association, I'm res1,once to an address OF
welcome stated that IN regular rotation
the next convention should be held an
Virginia. He was taken at his SUGGESTION
and a few months later DR.. u. N flust'
chairman of the Executive Committee,
announced the next convention for Ken
7rond The object OF the Association IS
to promote the interest OF the proles-
sion, from a practical point especially,
and to That end special attention IS
paid to clinics and TO the exhibitons Oh
various Dental Manufacturing Com
panies
The buildings of the University College
of Medicine have: been placed at the dis
posal of the local arrangement comm Ctee,
and will be used as the meeting place.
The meeting viii be opened by prayer,
offered by Rev. Isaac M. Mercer, pastor
of West-VHew Baptist church. The adj
dress of welcome wall be delivered by Dr.
J. Allison Hodges, which will be respond
ed Ito by the Presidents of the different
State Societies.
THREE DAYS SESSION.
During the three days session clinics
and addresses are expected by 1dle ioA-
lowing famous dentists
DR.. b. Holly Smith. Dean of Baltimore
College cf Dental Surgery, the oldest In
stitution of the kind in the world; Df.
q. d. Grieyes, of the University College
OF Maryland. and many others.
The Committee on Entertainment is Df.
Charles L. Mercer and DR.. p Brtdsforth
Committee on Clinics: DIR. Charles l..
Steel and Dr.. r ~W. Stiff.
These committees will be busily engaged
during the ne,-t week making adj things
ready for their distinguished visitors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
New Machine for Making Change.

A simple and convenient machine for
making change accurately and rapidly is
a necessity to every cashier who is COM
PEELED to handle large quantities OF small
change, and this improved apparatus
seems to possess many advantages to re-
commend Nit. The method of operating
the machine can be easily understood from
the accompanying Illustration, in which a
portion of one coin tube is cut away to
show the position of the money and also
to illustrate how each piece is dropped
individually into the hand. The horizon
tai pin at the rear of the tube presses
against the edge of the coin as the tube
Is depressed by the thumb, causing the
coin to fall out in front. One of the
principal advantages of the machine is
the rapidity with which the pieces can
be assembled in the tubes. The upper
portion OF each tube extends backward
and the under side of the projection slants
toward the tube, 50 that when a coin is
placed in the extension it Immediately
slides forward and drops into place Each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Improved Cycle Cab.

All the bicycles hitherto in use are
adapted to carry only one person. or are
SO arranged t9rat when two or more are
carried each rider must aid in the propul
sion of the machine. James c. -Ander-
son, Of Highland Park, Illinois. has turns
ed his attention to the designing OF a We
hicle which is adapted to carry two per
sons through the physical exertions of
only one. The inventor states that the
machine will be found useful IN cities
and towns for the purpose of conveying
passenger comfortably and economically
to any locality expeditiously. The per-
son who propels the machine also has
fun control of the steering, which is
accomplished by turning the front wheel
exactly as though it were the forward
wheel OF an ordinary bicycle and the
driver is also expected to maintain the
cab in an upright position when at rest,
in order that the passenger may seat
himself or alight in perfect safety. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
HANDY Newspaper support.

Did You ever try to read a newspaper
and cat a meal at the same timer III
So You can readily appreciate the com
fort and satisfaction with which the
gentleman in the cut IS devourins the
latest war news and his food sinulta-
reously. He Is not compelled to lean the
s,ape,, RIp against the catsup bottle or
sugar BOWL or run the risk of SHILLING
salr and pepper over the tabie-c.oth by
uf,sctting the shakers. Nor ds it neces-
sarp TO hold The paper in one hand and
cat with the other The spring clip at
the lower end OF the device IS Sripped
over .he edge of the plate. retaining the
holder IN nearly vertical position di-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
TROLLEY SWIMMING APPARATUS

interfere with the free use of the arms
and legs. Memo Gates, of Copemish,
Mich, is the inventor and his idea is 10
stretch cable on two vertical posts set
at any desired distance apart, with turn
buckles to tighten the rope. One or more
trolley wheels are placed on the wire to
support a coled spring. to the lower end
of which a belt is attached to aid in mold
ing the beginner at the surface of the
water, even though ne makes, no effort
to sustain himself. Parents whose boys
have a desire to learn to swim can by the
aid of this apparatus allow them full
liberty to play in the water to their hearts
content without fear of drowning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Passing OF Barbara Frietchie.

Editor of The Times:
Sir,-It affords me pleasure to notice
that Col. II. Kyd Douglass, during the
delivery OF a recent lecture on .tStonaWan
Jackson in the great hall of Cooper
Union, New York city. very tsloughtful,y
exploded that purely mythical story Of
Barbara Frietchie..' Gui,1ible Yankee
dom hat; been nightly enjoying this
myth FOR nearly rwo-score years OF
course, Whittier was fooled about
matter that only existed In the ime.sia
tion of Mrs. E. D. q. N. SouthWorth, all
of us boys. who read the New York Led
ger. IN the early sos, and just before
the Civil War, well remember how we
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

Ing continuation OF It, in order that
the balls returning by gravity from the
opposite end of the alley may lift the
gate and pass through. The raised end
Of tho track reverses the motion of the
ball and causes 1T to roll back. falling
on the closed gate and passing to the
rack. BY this device the balls are pre-
vented from coming in contact with each
other while n rapid motion, which
would tend TO roughen the surface Of
the balls. In modified form of rack the
rails are spread sufficiently to allow the
smaller balls to roll through and failson
a second rack located parallel with the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Tent Crane and Bed.

Soldiers and camping parties who have
occasion to sleep in tents will appreciate
the comfort of the combined tent frame
and bed here shown. This invention has
the advantage of not taking up much
room when not in use, being easily re-
moved from the tent poles and folded up
into small compass. 1t comprises CEN
trail bar resting on brackets attached to
either pole, with ropes suspended-from
the upper ends of the poles to support
the outer ends of the horizontal arms to
which the cover IS secured. The inven-
ton has been patented by Chas. W. En-
right and James A. Nicholson, of Balti-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

Among The many conventions and as
sociatfons to meet in Richmond during
the month of May will be the TEi-State
Dental Association, to hold their third
annual meeting on aiay 10th, 18th and
18th. This gathering viii bring 10 Rich
morp.i more than "a thousand of the most
prominent dentists in Maryland, Virginia
and the District of Columbia.
This convention first met three years
ago at Old Point, THE next year in Bal
timore.
RICHMOND CHOSEN
Last year the meeting was held m
wa sti,1ston. AT the Washington session
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

more, Nd It will be seen that the bed
will easily accommodate four persons,
and the height of the two frames can
be adjusted as desired, while the ease
and rapidly with which the device can
be removed from the tent and the small
space it occupies when folded add greatly
to its value and makes it a very desirable
addition to any campers OF soldiers out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

USEFUL, DEVICES
WITH PA TEN IS.
Some New Inventions Which are Worth
KNOWING about.
about.

rectly opposite the reader, while the up
per portion of the stem is spread apart
20 form the support in which the news
paper is secured. held. When it is de-
sired to read an article the paper It's fold
ed up to bring that portion of the page
uppermost, and inserted between the two
parts of the frame, which brings the
paper at the proper height to be perused
without turning the head into uncom-
Portable position. This novelty rs the
invention of Reginald C. Blower, of Los
Angeles, California
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Gate for Bowling Alleys.

Jacob n. McIntire, of New York city,
has designed an improvement in return
ways for bowling alleys. by which the
balls are automatically placed in q con-
venient position on the rack for reuse.
AS illustrated in The cut gate IS placed
ar the rear end of the guide-rails. being
hinged 10 the end OF the rack and form
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Swimming Easily Learned.

That the swimming device illustrated in
the accompanying picture will be enjoyed
by children goes without saying. and it
might also be useful in teaching grown
people the art of swimming, which art is
somewhat difficult OF accomplishment I'M
less an instructor is at hand to support
the beginner. BY this arrangement the
swimmer is allowed free play TO propel
himself through the water at WILL without
danger Of sinking, and there is nothing to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
CYCLE CAB FOR PLEASURE [
BUSINESS.

vehicle ds composed of two frames, which
are hinged 10 each other. with the han
dle-bars attached at THE rear OF the for
ward frame, causing the wheels to turn
IN opposite directions and aid in main
tanning the equilibrium of the maclline.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Terrible Examples

Chewer-some of the most famous poets
assent that they can write only when I'M
der the influence of liquor.
Ragger-Well, that's merely another IN
stance of the terrible work wrought by
intoxica nts.- Baltimore American
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

sleds can be rapidly propelled by a
new appara tus, which has bar pivoted
on either side of the seat, with rods at
tached to either end of the bars, to catch
on the ground as the bars are tilted, to
drive the sled over the road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

tube is pivoted Independently and the
front portion is hinged to the rear, in or
der that the tube may be easily opened.
should the coins fail to. assume their pro-
per position. Charles II. Row, of New
York city, is the inventor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Only Three.

Mrs. scadsleigh (severely)-Ilaura,
heard Mr.. Gayson kiss you three times
last night when you were saying good-by
Laura-Aly, ma, how quickly you must
have dropped off to sleep again!-Chicaso
IImes-El erald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

Dangerous New Disease.
.sWhat did the oculi4 say about Tom
my?'
he says he has baseball eye
Baseball eyer
.sYes: 1t seems he has strained one eye
looking through knotholes in the fence.
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

+ha passing OF Barbara F'retchae," but
the grand old flag stfH lives.
Rdchnnond Va. April 1900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
Observation-Disclosures: =: J: :: :: =:

! New Departure in Vfo!ins-
In spite of the fact that practically the
Fame model of VIOLIN has heen On use for
.centuries, J. M A. Stroh, of London, has
poue to THE conclusion that there Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-09
The sOeR WAR.
stem and De Wet the Only Obstacles 10 lis
Termination.

london. July 1-Ths Times Lourenzo
Marquee correspondent. in dispatch
dated Friday. Gays:
From trustworthy source 1t is
learned that ex-President Steyn and
Christian De Wet are the only ob.tal
rlss To the termination OF the war in
South Africa.
The war office Saturday. issued the
following dispatch from Lord Roberts:
"Pretoria July ..-Gen Butler ar
rived, this mnrninV. He looked very
well and i. apparently none the wors"
FOR the hard work he has gone through
during the past eight months.
The inhabitants Of patchefstroom
are much Interested in hospital accom-
mntiation- for the British troops. A
concert there realized 200 which va.
banded over to tho medical officer in
charge. Cor the Krugersdorp station.
The managers Of some Of the local
mine. have placed several house. at
Ihe disposal of the medical officers in
charge. and a large hall has been set
.part as the reading room for the
troops"
Another dispatch has been received
al the war Office from Gen. Roberts. az
follows:
pretoria. July The general COM
mandins Ladysmith telegraph- that
she 500 British prisoners belonging to
the yt0manry and the Derbyshires
have been put over the Natal border
from Secretary ReitZs advance party
and have reached Acton Homes en-
raute for i-adysmith No officers ae-
company the men
Lord Roberts also transmits the fol
lowing:
'Viakfont-in. July "A convoy
passed Grevlingstad today. Before
reaching defle in the hills the Beers
aheled the advancing Columns.
Go. Thorneycr0fts men occupied IN"
hin. 10 the right Of the marrow pass,
Keeping the Beers back on j rldS" 10
the left while the infantry d"ployed IN
pfain sight and the artillery occupied
a position under the ridge. The BoerS
worked their guns rapidly but the
hnwit2ars replied with effect ana drove
them back over the ridge. The convoy
passed safely and when the force began
70 retire the Beers advanced with
gun on the ridge. The British left f"ih
battery replied The first shell forced
the gun to Tetira
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-09
FAVORABLE REPORTS FROM SHANGHAI.
Say That Legations Were Holding Ou. Iuy 8.
and Boxers Discouraged.

brussels. July S.-A dispatch from
Shanghai received here says that. ac-
cOrding To a high Chinese official. the
two legations which were still holding
out. on July >. we're the object of in
cessant attacks There had been some
losses among the troops guarding the
legations. but the diplomatists were
safe.
The dispatch also says the loyal
troops under Prince Ching. who IA
heading acounter revolution has at
tackled the rebels in Pekin. The govern
or of shan Tung. according to the
same authority il reported to have de
clined to obey Prince Tuans orders TO
seize Nankin.
Further dispatches from Shanghai
say the legations were holding out, on
July 3. that the rebels had been re
pulsed with loss of 1000 and the Fox
cr- were dis. outraged. They also re
port that Chinese journal conrms
the announcement Of Prince Ching s
counter revolution in Pekin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-09
SHOT AND HANGED.
Horrible Death Of Negro Mr.
derer in Mississippi.
'eslsts Being Taken to ScaffoId and &
Shot to Cripple Him.
'''" Fo'ea'ms Hroten, He Is Securely lied
and Then Strung Up.

Quitman. Miss. July S.-RandoInb
vans. negro murderer, was hanged
iere. yesterday. after being sbot
trough both arms by Sheriff Dobbs
he negro having made a desperste
ight against being taken to the gal
lows.
Last December, he committed a
murder in this county. He. refused N
ak To a minister or priest. but pro
essed a stoical willingness to die.
Yesterday, however. when the sheriff
vent To the cell to lead him to the gal
ows ne brandished piece Of iron pin
ng which he had somewhere secured
ma when the deputies entered the cen
attacked them viciously. one of them
narrowly escaping a fractured skull.
He swOre he would Kill any one whn
-ouched him. Sheriff Dobbs, directing
the deputies To hold the negroes at
tention. sent bullet through each of
lis forearms, breaking them
Evans was then tied and carried 10
the gallows. where he died cursing
loudly through the blackcap up TO the
moment that the drop fell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-09
RETREAT|NG B0ERS.
Large Crowds Driven Into Gaz-
aIand, Portuguese Territory.
Beers Make Several Attacks But Are
Repulsed at Every Point.
Attack on Buffers Escort. Ficksburg Garrison
and Sirathcona's Horse.

London. July 9-The Times LourenZo
date Of July :, "A general movement
- Boer settlers into GaZaland, Portu-
guose territory, seems To be in con-
temptation. Already large herds have
been driven across the border. The
Portuguese welcome the this move
ment."
Later news from South Africa re-
tackled Gen. Buffers escort between
Standerton and Heidelberg, on 9atur-
day, as ne was returning from visit
from Lord Roberts
The Beers attacked FicksburS gar
pison. at midnight Tuesday. but were
driven off after IS minutes hghting.
Gen. Brabant. on July &. occupied
BGrnberg. between Senekal and Win
burg, which served as base for bands
sailing conveys. Col. AlahOn. of
Gen Hutton's mounted troops. on July
d and T. engaged 5000 Beers east Of
BrOukerspruit and drove them OFF.
The British casualtie. number 80.
Comma ndant Iimmer tried to re
capture Rusrrnburg. IN July :. but was
driven back.
Thirty-fOur 81 Strathcona'. Horse.
under Lieut.. Anderson. were attacked
by zoo Beers. east of Standerton on
July G. The British soon took posses
zion Of kopje. upon which they skill
fully withstood the sttackot the sn-
envy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-09
TWO BOYS DROWNED.
towed 10 Close TO Dam on Schuyltili-fw0
Arc Saved.

Philadelphia. June S.-David Hallen
md Isaac Rraumfine. bath 10 years old
we're drowned in the Schuylkll river
his afternoon. by a rowboat going
Iver Flat rock dam. Hallen and
hraumfine, In company with Leon
Eapplain and Title Stein. hired a row
Ida for ride on the river. They did
not know 0f thr proximity Of the dam
lntil the boat was too close to be row
a away. The craft stuck fast III the
-dge. The lock keeper came To their
'escnc in a launch and threw them a
ope. which H. instructed them tn til
tround their bodies ana then jump
'Vcrbuard. Hallen ana Braumine r.
used. but the girl ana Kapplain did
IS directed. AZ they jumped the boat
became lightened ana shot over the
lam 10 the rocks below. Hallcn and
8raumtin" Immediately sank The
other two were drawn safely IN board
he launch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-09
UNITED STATES RAILROADS.
Statistics Show Great Increase in Business
and Prosperity.

Washington. July H-The statistical
report Of I'll. Interstate commerce com
mission FOR the year ended June 30,
1899 shows that the number Of railways
in the hands Of receivers On that date,
was ~ Il net decrease ~ e as rnmrar-
ed with June 80. 1898. The number Of
roads placed in the hands Of receivers
during the year was &c ana the num-
Der removed from their management
was ~
ON June 80. 1880. the total single track
mileage in the United States was lS9-
29i. an incr-aS. for I'll. year. Of 9S9S
This increase is greater than for any
year since 1898. The aggregate length
Of mileage including tracks of all kin j.
was 252 .364 There We're @6.70% loc0m"-
tives III service at the end % The year
or 400 more than for the year ended
June 50, 1895 The total number of
cars az all classes in the service was
1875, 916. an increase of 1912.
The number Of persons employed on
railroads was 92S.924. an increase for
the year Of 54.3G6
The amount of railway capital out
standing was Sll ,033 .95i sos. or a CAPT
talization Of s60.55e per mile Of line
The amount Of capital stock paying No
dividends was S3.215509,lSl. or 1899
per cent. OF the total amount outstand-
ing and the amount of funded debt ex
Guiding equipment trust obligations
which paid no interest. was S512. 4lh. 1i6.
The number of passengers carried dur
ing the year was 523. lie. sos. an increase
for the year OF % 1903 s21. The number
of tons of freight carried was 9I9 a.
5S2 an increase of S0.1 .2,G The gross
earnings of the roads were 81 .3i3.2lO.6l
an increase over the previous year of
SEC. 2S4. 4?,. The operating expenses are
shown to have been SS06 96S 999. an in
crease OF SOS, 1919. 122 The amount Of
dividends declared during the year was
Sill 0S9. $3.50 The total number Of cas-
ualtieS to persons on account of rail
way accidents was .1.743 the number
of persons killed being 1923 and the
number injured i4.G20. The number Of
passengers killed during the year was
239. an increase Of IS and the number
injured 34l2. an increase of 49,, or one
passenger was killed for every 2.lS9O2%
carried and one injured for every l3l,-
1913 carried OF railway employees 22lo
We're killed and "A 923 We're injured dur
ing the year.