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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17
INDIAN MAoIcIANs NOT CLEVER
Their Tricks Are old and Surpassed by
 Many Europeans.

Many Europeans.
 From Harper's Magazine: The h. dian conjurers are not very clever. They offer no new tricks and no won- derful ones. Their counterparts in China are many times more delft, au- dacious and original. The tricks Of causing mango tree to grow in the presence of a crowd is the most vaunt- ed thing the Indians do, and that l failed to see, though it is praeticed by many of these yagabonds. Several per- sons who have witnessed it told us that it is worked beneath cloth or sack and that it seems as if it might easily he done by drawing a small ycg.,... ..ant from the performers e and setting it up in the dirt GLclr ,Ae covering. The so-called tree is J,.s&lly but few inehes-at the most 6 foot-in height. However, against the reports of such skepties re must weigh the testimony of many famous travellers. * Nearly all the eonjufers we saw were also snake sharmers Their work with serpents is extremely interesting, even after one learns how harmless are their snakes. The reptiles are carried in baskets and bags and are of all sizes # The eobras are best worth watching. * Usually a mongoose is put out to fight g. cobra, but the ferretIike animal is not enly spiritless, but remains so. never saw or heard of anything come from such a combat except once, ar Delhi, when the coEjurer was not look ing and large serpent killed and hail swallowed the mongoose. And the most interesting thing about that was the noise of the owners lamentation
 Hedmennam e.o11sS,
 Medmenham Abbey. Bucks, England, standing on ground which Danish tra- dition has made it's own, and almost washed by the Thames, is in the mar ket, after being restored at a=eost of S10,000. Little real trace had re- mained of the cid monastfe house, founded by the Cistereians in 1900, and the picturesque remains were those of manor of the Duffields, who held She property from tie time of the dis solution till 1779. In the middle of that century a set of pseudo Fran etscans' came into occupation of the abbey, an order whose rites and eere- monies would have mortified the old Cistereian tenants. Bacehic reve1ry, deviIsworship and other practices were ascribed to the bloods of the days who forefathefed at Medmenham, with Sir Francis DashWeod= as their presiding genius. The story goes that one night, in the midst of the monks 2 orgies, the party were overwhelmed with ter- TOT at the apparition of g huge ape, which had been lowered down thL chimney. For once, they thought the object of their attentions had appeared in person. and the meetings came to sudden end. The notorious Wilkes was one of them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17
Judging Machines.

For registering the results of a foot race the human eye and voice seem sometimes painfully inadequate. Close contests of this kind will doubtless end more pleasantly when the new Judging machine" described by the Golden Penny, comes into general use. The machine, which was invented by an Australian, is designed to be placed at the finish line, and consists of a light metal frame partitioned into two or more divisions, each about four feet wide On the top of the frame stands a small cabinet containing numbered divisions corresponding to the num- bers of the tracks. The instant the first man passes through his division a shutter falls, disclosing his track number The other numbers are i'm mediately locked, except when the ma chine is set for final heats In this case a small cylinder is attached to the machine, and a hammer head strikes mark on the revolving cylin- der as the men finish. Thus the exact positions Of all the competitors can be told to nicety. The same inventor has originated an automatic judging machine for bicycle races. It consists of fine, light metal strips placel in small trench about two inches wide, which is sunk across the track at the finish. During the last lap these strips, which are coated with enamel, are placed in position by means of lever, and the first wheel to cross receives five marks. In crossing. however, it displaces one of the strips. and the next wheel, therefore. only receives four marks, the third three, and so on.
 A HOm eonnfh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17
One of Our Life
Mayf0,1 1900.

is spent in bed. The bedroom should be cozY, cheerful and full of comfort, We are mak- ing special cut On chamber sets which is perfect beauty. The wood is nicely furni he'd, and each piece is we'll put together and firm. You may have an offer like this again, but we doubt it.
 BLUFF CITY
 FURNITURE co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17

AATAETED-Relia golici' ors; either sax ;
 w permanent employment. no travelling If you are hustler call on us. Liberal com missions paid and good chance for promo ton to right party. Apply to 4. NJ. FREE INFER. Room ,, Norris building. 107
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17

Honsekeeper 10 do general
 w house work: no wash IA or ironing Good home. Apply ahef5 o'clock T. m at 9 East Second E. DAROUX. 29f
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17

If you have House for Rent, or have any thing for Sale advertise it in this Column.
 Rates: 3 lines. one week, 25 cents. CASH IN
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17

If charged. will be charged at the regular local rate Of cents line each insertion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17
A Honleonnfft.

From Judge: Mrs. Jones-Did Mrs. Smiths son graduate as an allopath or q homeopath? Mrs. Brown-Homee- bath, think. He's been Twin at home aver since he took his degree.
The Coconino sun., 1900-10-27

missioner of the General Land Ofice. At each corner Of the tract is a post two inches square set in a mound of rocks three feet high, prop ery marked.
 l. Soap Creek tract, t,situate in House Rock valley, in the northern part Of Coconino county, Arizona. more particularly bounded and de- scribed as follows: Commencing at the South- east corner or corner No, 1, and running thence north 1920 feet to corner No. ?; thence west 32O feet to corner No. 8; thence south ,390feet to corner No. 1; thence east l,3aO feet to corner No l. the place of beginning. Corner No. bears south 3i degrees, east i,l70 feet from the spring which is the source of Soap Creek, which latter Is a well known creek, n landmark widely and commonly designated by that name, flow ing into House Rock valley, well-known by that name. At each corner of the tract is post two inches square set in a mound of rocks, three feet high, properly marked
 Within the next thirty days from date hereof protests or contests against this selection on the ground that the land described or any DOT tion thereof. is more valuable for it's minera than fo" agricultural purposes, will be received and noted for report to the Commissioner of the General Land Offce
 FREDERICK A. TRfTLE Jr., Register.
 First publication September go
The Coconino sun., 1900-10-27
Forest Reserve Lieu Application.

United States Land Onice at Prescott Arz.,
 September 2i, 1900.
 Notice is hereby given that F. A. Hyde Co.,. incorporated whose postofice address is san Francisco. California, has this day made appli- cation to select, under the provisions of the Act of June 1. 1897 (30 Stat. 36), the following described tracts of unsurveyed land each and every tract containing 70 acres all situate in CocOnno county, in Prescott Land District. Territory of Arizona, and containing in all i6O acres, viz:
 1. House Rock" tract. situate in the House Rock Valley, in the northern part of Coconino county, Arizona. more particularly bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner, or corner No 1. a1d running thence north ,32O feet to corner No. ?; thence west l,320 feet to corner No. B. thence south l,39O feet to corner No. 1: thence east 32O feet to corner No 1, the place Of beginning Corner No. bears south degrees. east SI9 feet distant from House Rock spring. spring which Is a landmark. and widely and commonly known as such throughout COcOninO county and Northern Arizona and Southern Utah. At each corner of the tract is post two inches square. set in a mound of rocks, three feet high properly marked.
 ,. ''Two-Mile' tract. situate in House Rock Valley, in the northern part of Coconno coun- ty, Arizona more particularly bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the south- east corner. or cornor NO. l. and running thence north l,3!o feet to corner NO. ?: thence west
The Coconino sun., 1900-10-27
Forest Reserve Lieu Application.


StpltIlDtT Sf i'"V'
 Notice is hereby given that Mary F.. Coffln, whose postoffice address is Duluth. Minnesota, has this day made application to select, under the provisions of the act of June l. 1897 t30 Stat. 36). the following described tracts of unsur- veyed land, each and every tract containing 70 acres, all situate in Coconino county, inPres- colt Land District, Territory of Arizona, and containing in all I60 acres viz.
 I. North Lake" tract, situate in the Buck skin Mountains, in the northern part Of Coco nino county, Arizona. particularly bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the South- east corner, or corner No. !. and running thence north l32) feet to corner No. ?; thence west 1,3?0 feet to corner No 3; thence south l,3eO feet to corner No 1, anG thence east ,32o feet to corner No. |, the place nf beginning, Corner No. bears south n degrees west s95 feet dis tant from the center of the most northerly lake of the Three Lakes" So-called, which latter are well known springs, landmarks commonly and widely known by that designation. A pine tree II inches in diameter bears north 3 de- gree>, i5 min west 25.2 feet distant from corner No |. At each corner of the tract is a post two inches square. set in mound of rocks three feet high, properly marked.
 , Middle and South Lake" tract, situate in the Buckskn Mountains in the northern part of Coconino county. Arizona, particularly bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner, corner No 1, and running thence nOrtn l,3sO rect to corner NO. 7. thence west 1920 feet to corner No. 8; thence south 1920 feet to corner No. |: thence east 1920 feet to corner No. l. the place of begin ming. Corner No bears north 62 deg 45 min. east si5 feet distant from the center of the middle lake of the Three Lakes" so-called, and north 5O degrees 20 min. east, 995 feet dis tant from the center of the southerly lake of the Three Lakes" so called, which latter are wel-known springs, landmarks widely and commonly known by that designation At each corner of the tract is post two inches square set in mound of rocks three feet high, properly marked.
 g. Jacobs Pools" tract, situate in House Rock valley, in the northern part of COconino county, Arizona, more particularly described and bounded as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner. or corner No. I. and running thence north 1920 feet to corner No. 2; thence west 1920 feet to corner No. 3; thence south 1920 feet to corner No {: thence east 1920 feet to corner No. l. the place of beginning Corner No { bears south 33 degrees 20 min. west g,5 feet distant from the main or largest pool of Jacobs Pools" so called, the latter being we'll known springs, landmarks widely and commonly known by that designation. and shown upon the official maps issued and published by the Com
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
M4NLEY TO BE NAMES SPEAKER
DOES NOT WANT VACANT PLACE OF IN
TERNAL REVENUE COMMISSIONERS

Joseph H Manley. Of Augusta Ne of the Repub-
hcan National Committee, will not accept the Office
of Commissioner of Internal Revenue 10 succeed
the late Commissioner Wilson, even if the place is
offered TO him Mr.. Manley reached this city last
night, and to-day he will 80 10 Washington TO see
the President. At the Fifth Avenue Hotel last
night he seen by a Tribune reporter and asked
about the rumors connecting his name with the
vacant CommissioneTship.
The place has not been offered me-" said Mr.
Manley, and could not take il If It were. I am
Member Of the Maine Legislature. and I am to be
Speaker OF the lower house. l told my friends last
summer that I would be a candidate for the
Speakership and I gong to stand by the
promise. There Is opposition TO me The State
Constitution Of Maine prohibits any one from hold
ing State and Federal Office at the same time"
How do the people in Maine generally like the
result of the election?' Mr. Maney was asked
First rate-trst rate. said he laughing. Every
thing is going on prosperously and business is good
The driver-Tom-who took me to the station when
l was coming away said that since election his
father. who is in the undertaking business. had
had the poorest business in years as folks have
even stopped dying"
Mr.. Manley SAID that he would have been IT tba
meeting OF the Brethren of the Amen Corner on
Wednesday night except for a wedding which he
had previously arranged TO attend
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
SETH LOW PRE-EMINENT.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: avail myself OF the opportunity extended
10 readers of The Tribune to express my prefer
ence for the next anti-Tammany candidate for
Mayor of New-York. I have in mind one name
only which I deem pre-eminent above many other
excellent names and that is Seth Low. He IS in
the most available candidate that can be named.
he is in the prime OF lie. He has had experience
of Brooklyn against Democratic candidates deemed
the strongest that could DC nominated and in a
CITY largely Democratic. His administration was
admittedly ideal under the most desirable
charter tnat had theI been enacted Tor any city;
wide ard was most favorably commented upon in
Bryce's american Commonwealth" He gave up all
other business in order that he might give his un-
divided attention to his duties as Mayor He right
fully appointed heads OF departments Democratic
and Republican, IN sympathy with his administ ra
tion, but no subordinate clerk was disturbed for
II such clerk had duties to perform and was
faithful in their performance, he in mis-
position and ne knew It; thus establishing the
rule Of honesty aEd efficiency as the sole require
Office TO be used for political purposes This was
held as grievance by some of his Republican
~ men will honor him for if Nv the WesIIv
ments and the discussion Of all matters of impor-
keep himself almost as wei informed as to the
work in each department of the city the head
of a great business house is informed as TO the
departments into which his business is divided -
Never was there more democratic official He
grievance against any OF the Departments was
Immediately attended 10, ana II actual right
ed and the matters at once communicated 10 the
complainant. He took the people into his con-
hdence and discussed all important matters in
volving doubt with them with a view Of arriving
al right conclusions. Being a subordinate official
during his second term. l speak OF him largely
from personal knowledge.
As 10 the necessity OF a strong candidate wish
10 add a few words Many of my Democratic
friends believe that clean and economical govern
ment can be obtained through a reform in Tam
many. do not at the present time. Tammany is
now simply Crokerism. Crokerism has been aptIy
defined as COmmercialism In politics Its author
has defined it a rule for the pocket In plain
terms il is a rule for public plumber. II is su-
nreme in Tammany, and has extended itself in
State and National politics. TO maintain its rule
n will make Il show OF reform for a time.
The next Croker candidate will be the most re-
spectaole and available man IN the city who will
accent the conditions This viii deceive many
people But the candidate himself will not be de-
refyed He will know that ne will be cNpected to
he a shield for Crokcrism. and II elected will be
expected 10 continue tho rule OF the dgurehead at
tba bowsprit with Croker the helm Populism
has received its Quctus. Let Crokerism 90 TOO.
such a man as I have named should overwhelm
Crokerism at the next election. II. l. s
Brooklvn Nov %. 1900.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
ONLY LAW BUSINESS, SAYS ALBANY.
HILLS FRIENDS DO NOT EXPECT HIM to
OPENLY DEFY TAAfAIANY HALL.

Albany Dec. 6 (SpeciaD-The reports from New
York last night that ex-senator David B. Hill had
arrived there with the thought Of having a con-
ference with the Democrats engaged in organizing
a movement within the lines of the Democratic
party against Tammany Hall, were not believed
here, since IL was stated by those usually ac-
Quainted with Mr. Hills designs that he had gone
10 New-York with the aim solely Of attending TO
some legal business.
Mr. Hill is q very cautious man, and he was bred
in the school Of Samuel J Tiden. No one here
doubts his keen desire that Croker should lose
troll Of the Tammany Hall organization But Mr.
Tilden waited until William NJ. Tweeds tnfamy
an offceholder had been exposed and his political
ruin was certain before he openly attacked him,
and Mr HILL it is thought here. will refrain from
heading any attack upon Croker in New-York until
it is palpable that hts downfall leader of Tam
many Hail can be accomplished Mr.. Hill would
have another reason for caution in dealing with
the TamineRy situation in NewYork. and that is
his relation with Democrats Of National promi-
nence who are already taking steps for the re-
Organization OF the Democratic party all over the
United States.
The Southern newspapers since Election Day
have had many editorials kindly in tone in regard
Mr.. Hill, and speaking of him that could
surely be expected to all his influence in the
next four years 10 put the Democratic party in
position elect its candidate for President in 1904
The friends of Mr.. Hill cherish hope that he viii
be the Democratic candidate for President in that
year. Mr. Tilden they point out crushed Tweed
and defed Tammany. and was nominated for Presi-
dent in 1876; and they think Mr.. Hill will under
mine Croker and lessen Tammany Halls influence
in the Democratic party Of the State Of New-York
thus opening the way, perhaps, for his own nom
ination for President in 1904
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
public sentiment, and II they are carried through
il will be because of public sentiment

public sentiment. and II they are carried through
| il will be because of public sentiment
RESOLUTIONS CONDEMN rAAfMANf.
Az the close Of the speechmaking the following
resolution condemning Tammany Hall and rec
ornmending an alliance between all gooo citlzens
for the defeat OF the organization was presented
| by the chairman Of the Committee on Mnnielpai
Aftairs under whose auspices the oihhef "oS
given. and unanimously adopted:
cit bss fafled 10 perform most Of the adminisra-
tive promises made by it when it assumed once
wheTeas It has by connivns at the giSat9n
broaEht the city TO a condition IN which il - y
pointed at as evidence Of the ineompe'ehoy u
D%SnSsy %SsTs TS! ES sGsetR lseon has dsvea TO the
SS eabe S'e9i eeais hs Soa thsseyes subject Or
esnizstion unknown the law and indepSn6eniso et
,5s ssiapas eas S6 9d ias Rsrfo sfg
what il was elected perform by its traffic WITH
vice ard BY rs system OF shiigng gSsgsryes es me con-
demnation Of en- good citizens oe u rtaoor,roerds the
Resoxsd IRss 1bt ,,nisn @ of a citizens OF Greater
New-York into one organization tor tHe '''e
sas'Tsas seS Tsssm%sasd into ls% Of s. tAGss fss
eharter revseFs and shall hereafter be deemed
"sse "sSeconSLof ai eIectng in November of 1901 al
nicipal officers. irrespective Of party afhhatl99ns
pedgd 70 admnister - me s city gr nd
welfare and pledged 10 direct Il towaTd d seGdur1s rn
tentment of all its people. - ,...
T'hird-Of defeating threatened state legislation
which will deprive the citizens OF thelr JUst con-
enable them 10 hold the head OF the municipal ad-
1inistretion responsible for the proper government
OF the city.
The last speakers Of the evening were Everett
p Wheeler. who advised alliance on the part
OF al citizens and organizations desirous Of re-
form with the Citizens Union, ana E. Ellery
Anderson. who said that the principal thing Of
the coming campaign should be the overthrow
OF Croker Conquer vice. if you can, SAID MI
Anderson in the course Of his speech II you
shall DO so 81 a degree that it can be al per
ceived YOU shall have done more than the rem
angel struggling with Lucifer in the lntern
confess that il is too much for ne Deteat vice
II YOU can but by all means see 70 II that you
defeat Richard Croker. .
Mr. Anderson said that he thought the time
favorable for forming an independent Demo
cratic organization. Any committee OF twenty
five or fifty men. known 10 be good Democrats
and willing 70 devote all their time TO the re-
demption Of Democracy. ought 70 be able 10
lead New-York Democrats TO a sure Victory IN
next years municipal election.
Mr. Cleveland's name when occasionally men
toned in the course Of the speeches never tailed
10 provoke prolonged and vigorous applause.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
Mr.. scH1ERENs STRONG POINTS

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: My personal preference for Mayor Is Charles
A schieren former Mayor OF Brooklyn l DO not
know that he is a personal friend OF mine but
do know that he the best and most Efficient
Mavor this city ever had. with the exception OF the
Iate Frederick A Schroeder. No Mayor. either Re-
nIiblican or Democrat, gave 10 this city such
a clean honest. American administration as did
he He carried this county ana city BY $1,000 ma
iority with every thieVns scoundrel and law
breaker against him. and he can DO IL again. I
have been educating him in season and out OF
season for the last year for the nOmina ton beiiev-
Ing him be The right man for the risht place
and were he in Van WySks place he
would make the sweet scented pevery and his
sweeter scented underlinEs walk the plank. There
would be no fool policy with him. IL would be Mr.
Commissioner and Alr. Chief. 30 your duty or out
you 60
am a strict party man and believe IN party or
eanizatOn, but In crisis such Is now approach
Ing I believe IN throwing overheard party and
putting forward the strongest and best man.
whether he is a Republican or Democrat. for un-
less the people come together and clean out this
gang OF praucal thieves and cUtthr0ats this COM
Ing year the decent portion OF the community Will
he forced 10 leave the city.
II Is to be hoped the good sense OF the politicians
and the citizens will place IN nomination a man
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
FACTS FOP 0pELL,S MESSAGE

Albany, Dec (SpeciaD.-Former Assemblyman
James F. Graham, Of Newburg who has been an
pointed as his private secretary by Governor-elect
Odell. was here to-day. collecting material So
the heads of State departments for the Ciovernor
e-ects hrst annual message Mr.. Graham. ano1p
other EXAMINATIONS. is an excellent stenogranbar
he Is also lawyer by profession and thus viii ba
OF great ald 10 MI odel in the examination Of
u4is passed oy the Legislature AS a member os
the Legislature in recent years also he yrTI ~
sequ94nted With present legislative methods VvrI
s l@In Loeo II. Who has been Governor Roosevsjt's
con4dsatlal srenosrapher fol the lasf fUSo y'
VIII accompany him TO Washington 'eAis'
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
A NoN-REs1DENT's GREAT INTEREST

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l am not a in the city Of New-York
(the cid city,. and never was. but for fifty years
had business interest there, and consequently felt
ALWAYS concerned in its municipal elections.
have watched the progress Of the preferences for
Maycr in The Tribune, which I have always read
from my earliest days. I desire TO express my
concurrence in the views of W. s $. Of this date.
l was . supporter OF Lincoln. participated in the
war for the Union and do not forget the great
nuisance Carl Schurz at that time, and has
been ever since. and is to-day. therefore should
hesitate to give my vote for Low for the same
reasons given BY W. g. 8 J. l.
Mount Vernon, y. Y, Dec l. 1900.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
4nERTCAN BRIDGES FOR 4FnIol

~ s announced that the American Bridge Com.
pany has secured a sl600 900 contract -, h.,,s,
tAH'y-four bridges for the Uganda RaiIros5 -
AFRICA For this work more than eight tho,,T.'s
tons OF structural steel will he required The -
@ @tSLy = also 70 furnish eight thousand tons Of me
.SI4a! LoF t4e joint track elevation of the
In the city OF Chicago. 1 '>Orthern