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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-17
pEcEIvED TIE eRITlsRERs.
How B Woman Adventurer Was Able o
 Play a High Role in London

How Woman AdventureR Was Abi8 tz
 Play a High Role in London.
 The history of Hon. Elizabeth IIar- Yiet Grieve, who fiourlshed In England n 1773-74, illustrates a favorite meth cd by which the old-time Britishera endeayored to secure snug places. This lady, who said that she was first cousin to Lord North, second cousin to the Duke of Grafton, nearly related to Lady Fitzroy and a personal friend of Lord Guilford and Charles James some chariot with footmen; her char tot stopped at the doors of great houses; she received great people at her own house, notably Charles James Fox; she also condescended to receive smaller people. The latter gave her large sums of money. in return foi which she promised them places. One was to be a clerk in the victualing of flee, one was to be a court waiter; one was to be clerk In the admiralty; one was to be a settled tldesman;" an other was to have anything that hap pened to be going. Charles Fox as- sisted, unwittingly, at spreading, the belief in the lady's powers and pro- mises, because he frequently drove to her lodgings, and left his carriage out side for all the world to see. The req son was not friendship, but interest. He, too, received promises. He was at the moment impeeunious. The lady promised him a West Indian heiress, with $300,000. He called daily to in- quire after his heiress with all the eagerness of young lover Alas! the heiress was never visible; she was even reported to be laid up with small pox. Her visits were sc useful to the Hon. Elizabeth that she actually lent hin $1,590, step which naturally made him believe more firmly in the West Indian. Of course, when the ex- pectant men found that there was nothing for them they went to court and saw the magistrate. It came out. on investigation, that the lady was not in any sense honorable; that she was not related to any great people; that her history was a mass of lies. and that she was nothing more than an ex-convict recently returned from Virginia. They kept her in prison for twelvemonth-the delay is not ex- pIained-and then banished her for seven years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-17
ssrik ing Use os the x-Rnys.

A striking use of the X-rays is t, be made in the case of two sisters joined together in the same manner as the celebrated sianaess awsaa These rsYfs were recently discovered is Brazil, and have reached the age of ten years. The examination with the X~rays is to be made with view to determining whether the bond joining two bodies can be severed by a surgical operation. If the bodies are independent, surgical treatment would be justifable and pos sibly successful, but if there Is an ac- tual connection between the two or ganisms such step is. of course. out at the question.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-17
BETTER EYES NOWADAYS.
DesEste the Fact That spectacles Are
 Far More Common.

Defective eyesight is certainly be- Che way the use of glasses has increas- cd would be extremely startling If we had not grown accustomed to them by degrees" said one of a group Of New Orleans business men. When l was a boy 1t was very unusual to see young person wearing 'specs;' now we en- eounter them at every tura- Our grandfathers used to be proud of their splendid vision, and in many cases It was retained into advanced old age. but at present pair of perfectly sound ayes are the exception instead of the rule. I am willing to bet that you can go up and down Canal street. from ons end of the retail district to the other. without finding half dozen business men of over 45 who can get along with. out artificial aid to the sight. l paid visit to young ladies' seminary not long ago, and out of one class of g counted IS wearing glasses. That .s 3 3rightfu1 percentage. If 1t doesn't indi- cate that the human eye is playing out under the strain of modern conditions I would like to know w at It does mean?" "I think I eau reassure you" said physician who had joined the party while the other was speaking. s'The human eye is not playing out, but is merely receiving better care. The statistics on the subject do not extend back more than 30 or 40 years and are very imperfect, but they indicate thai there is less defective vision now than there used to be. especially among school children. I know that is con- 4rary to the general impression, but 1t IS a fact, and is attributed to better lighted school rooms and better printed books. We have al. read how some of our great statesmen studied their les. sons by the 1ighE of the fireplace, and if they ever did such thing, which doubt you may rest assured they paid for it with spectacles in after life. The reason why so many glasses are seen nowadays is that the slightest visual defect is at once corrected. while in former times it was either ignored or unnoticed. and, though there are prob~ ably more spectacles among very old people you will likewise find fewer very old people totally hind"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-17
(.t1E:AP oOl J'MA Advertise You, ".

osImA LA black fur boa Frioon
 ,ri,, avenue, between Main auay ani I dnigghto Ss Will pc rewarded upon rat,l a ana Oak. Ei Mrs. John Perdue, S69 ". sfb ssfibarning dlng San
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
WINDOW SMASHED
Mayberry Hardware Company Suffered
 at Hands of Miscreants

Early yesterday morning the large plate glass in the sporting goods window of the Mayberry Hardware company in First avenue, between Eighteenth and Nine- teenth streets, was broken and a number of fine revolvers stolen.
 The burglary was committed while the patrelman was at the other end of his beat, and appeared to be tine work of ex- perts. Following is a description of the goods stolen:
 One Smith & Wesson, military pol.ce model, 3S-calibre, 5-inch barrel, blued, No 2106.
 One Smith & Wesson, military police model, s25calabre, 6-inch barrel, nickled, No. 241.
 One Colts new army model, H-calibre, 7A-inch barrel. blued, cylinder turns to right, steel ring on butt of handle, No. 6S4.
 One Forehand hammer revolver, 3S-cali- bre, Mo- 22,619.
 One Forehand revolver nfclle barrel, No. 3S6,O35.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
THE COMMITTEES ON
 ARRANGEMENTS NAMED
Business Meeting of Directors of May Musi
 cal Festival Associations -PatrOnesses to Be Selected

The board of directors of the May Musi- cal Festival Association met at the con- servatory yesterday afternoon, President Rufus N. Rhodes in the chair. After short discussion of business plans in connection with the next festival May 10 and Il, the following committees were announced:
 Hall-M. " Joseph, Robert Jemison, and Rufus N. Rhodes.
 Printing and advertising-BenjaminG Guck- enberger, George P. Jackson, and Otto Marx.
 Railroad rates-Alex T. London, E. Less CT, and D. W. Rucker.
 Music-George IF. Jackson, R. s. Munger, and B. Guekenberger.
 The guarantee fund for the festival of last year was only about $2,0OO while the guarantee for this year is $3,5OO. A larger number of high priced soloists have been engaged this time, and there is every prom ise of a splendid festival. Last year Cam panari sang only at the last concert, but while the programme has not yet been completed, 1t is understood that the famous baritone will sing on the opening night at the forthcoming festival and possibly on the second night also. President Rhodes was requested to make up the list of pa tronesses.
 There will be a full chorus rehearsal at the conservatory tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
FOUND DEAD IN CITY
 PRISON AT PRATT CITY
Hugh Wright, an Aged Scotchman, Who Was Locked Up on Minor Charge--Due
 to Excessive Drink

Hugh Wright, a Scotchman, 6S years of age. was found dead in the city prison at Pratt City yesterday morning. Coroner Alex Dallas held preliminary inquest and directed a postmortem examination. It was decided that death resulted from ex- cessive dissipation.
 Little is known of Wright. He has been about Pratt City two months. At times he drank heavily of intoxicants. On Tuesday he was locked up on the charge of being drunk and disorderly.
 Wright was a native of Ayrshire, Burns county He is said to have had a family somewhere in Illinois or Indiana but so far rhe officers of the law have been unable to ascertain the familys whereabouts. Coroner Dallas wired Alex Fife, Brazil, Ind, for information, but up to late hour last night, no answer had been received 4
 It is said that Wright was formerly a federal soldier, and at the time of his death was a pensioner, but diligent search has failed to reveal any pension papers. The story goes that his service in the war be- tween the states was under the late Gen. eral John A. Logan. fast
 Wrights remains are in Sam Foley's un- dertaking establishment at Pratt City, awaiting possible instructions fram friends or relatives in the west.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
ABLE DIVINE
Inaugurated Series ot Revival Meetings
 at Central Presbyterian Church

pr. George F. Robertson. of Uniontown, terian church last night, inaugurating a series of revival meetings which will con- tinue for ten days. The meetings will oc- cur daily at o'clock in the afternoon and at 7:45 at night The public is invited to be present.
 Dr. Robertson is one of the most eloquent and able divines in the Synod of Alabama, and is a man of unusual magnetism. Large congregations are assured during his stay in Birmingham. His initial sermon was directed largely to the church members and was powerful and impressive discourse.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
Editors Going to New Orleans

Denver, Colo, February 2S.-A large num- ber of members of the Colorado Editorial association has left for New Orleans, to attend the session of the National Editorial association. They include the committee headed by T. M. Patterson, of the Rocky Mountain News, and F. J. Larlzins of the Cripple Creek Times Chronicle which is to present to the national convention resolu- tions demanding the abolition of the duty on paper and it's component parts on ac- count of the allegel paper trust.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
TOMLINSON SPEAKERS
 WILL STUMP THE STATE
Democratic Carnival to Be Held at Naples ville--Mr Waller Will Not
 Come Into Jefferson

Quite a number of democratic speakers Tominson in his race for governor of Ala bama, and they will be heard from the hus- tings of every beat in Jefferson county, as we'll as in a great many other counties. The various political clubs organized in this and other counties in the interest of the different candidates will invite the candi- dates and their friends ito make addresses before the primary election in April, and among the number that will respond to calls for Tomlinson speakers are the following: John S. Kennedy, M. A. Porter, James l.. Tanner, John c. Pugh, Sterling A. Wood, Samuel L. Weaver, L. c. Dickey, H. K. White, E. T. Rudulph, W. c. Garrett, A. B. Purdue, c P. Beddow, E. L. Jones, J. T. Glover, William Mudd Martin, John F. Martin, John P. Evans, H. F. Jones Pro- lessor Edward F. Foster, James A. Mitchell, J. J. Moore, H. c. Bullock, F. E. White and R. P. McAnally.
 Democratic Carnival
 The democrats of Mapleville, Chiffon county, will have grand carnival on April F, two days before the democratic primary in that county. In addition to speeches by large number of prominent democrats there will be great fire works display and a barbecue The managers in charge have sent out the following invitation:
 Grand democratic carnival, Mapleville, Ala. April F, 19O0 The most distinguished speakers of the south will be present. You are cordially invited to attend. Barbecue at 1 O clock. Paine's pyrotechnic display at night. T. J. Hall, O. E. Latham. mana gers"
 Waller Will "Hands or"
 Charles E. Waller, of Hale county, can didate for governor of the state, who was in the city Monday and Tuesday, announced while here that he would not make can- vass of Jefferssn county, on account of the fact that two candidates for the same of- fee reside here. He said, however, that he was resident of the same congressional district and that he thought he was the logical second choice should 1t develpo at the state convention that neither of the local candidates could be nominated.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
,sss FIRST GAME OF SEASON
The Eighth Avenues and Y. M. c. A. Jrs
 Cross Bats Tomorrow

The first game of baseball of the season will be played tomorrow afternoon on the commons at the corner of Eighth avenue and Fifteenth street. The eontesting teams will be the Eighth avenues and the Y. M. o. A. Jrs. The boys have been practicing hard for about two weeks. and both sides are claiming the victory already The con- test promises to be interesting, and the ''bleachers" will no doubt be filled
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
TOMLIN SON CLUB
Organized at Ensley With George
 DeWhiting as President

A strong Tomlinson club was organized at Ensley last night, with George De Whit ing, prominent member of Camp Harden.
 MT. Tomlinson was present, and delivered an able address, touching upon the issues of the day. A large number of names were enrolled, and much enthusiasm prevailed. as president.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
COOL SPOTS FOR HOT DAYS.

BANFF Canadian National Park, an incomparable pleasure and health in the Canadian Rockies: the famed Lakes in the Clouds. lovely waters at high elevations and the Great Glacier of the Selkrks
 marveous frozen Niagara the most attractive spots nall America for restseekers and sightseers reached only by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Unriyalled transcontinenta railway service and modern hotels Only U hours from Washington. For particulars apply to W W; Merkle. 1929 Pennsylvania Ay., Wash fngon, D. C.: c. c. Osburn, e9 E. Baltimore St. Balf
 more. Md; II. McMurtre, 620 Chestnut St.. Phia. Pa
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
MORPHINE
 COCAINE THE HABIT WHISKY eonRnn4 ea Rlsn4sH ouasD As1 TOBACCO

pr. Marion T. Davis, at his private Sani- tarium, 311 East Eighth street, Chatta- nooga, Tenn, where this regular practi- tioner for eight years past, and alumnus of the University of Virginia, now treats these diseases EXCLUSIVELY, under WRIT TEN GUARANTEE to REFUND CHARGES, and railroad fare, If cure is not complete in ten days, and in every respect satisfactory. Remedy simple, safe and ef- fective; no desire or craving after FIRST DOSE; hence no suffering and no WILL POWER" required while being cured. Duration of habit, and amount consumed are no considerations. Refractory and re- lapsing cases treated by OTHERS, espe- cially solicited by Dr. Davis. He cures such to STAY CURED. All matters confi- dential. Voluntary testimonials on file for inspection.
 Call on or write to pr. Davis. at the above address.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
PROF. WEISSNER, TERPSICHOREAN COLLEGE,

School of Dancing, Elks' Hall Fourth ave- nue and Twentieth street Class for ladies and gentlemen Monday and Thursday evenings 8 to 9:30 p. m Children's class Monday and Friday, S:90 to p. m. Young ladies and gentlemens afternoon classes. Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p. m.
 thur-Sun-tueS
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
Seeing Is Relieving

To thoroughly understand the laws of re- fraction and to know the science of lens building is to be an optician. A graduate optician at the Birmingham Optical Com pany will examine your eyes free. s(Rear of Nortons Drugstore.) tue, thu&sun
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
Utah Democratic Convention

Salt Lake. Utah, February 2S-The dem ocratic state convention will be called to order at 10 o'clock to-morrow for the pur- pose of nominating a candidate for con- gress, and to elect six delegates to the na- tional convention.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
.JTJsTICE OF THE PEACE

l. H. Benners is a candidate for reelection as Justice of the Peace, Beat g. Jefferson county subject to action of democratic pri- mary. Will appreciate your support.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
CORONER

Alex Dallas is a candidate for election to the office of coroner of Jefferson county. is now serving part of an unexpired term, has given satisfaction and asks for election to full term. Subject to democratic pri- mary.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
BOARD OF REVENUE

Henry Simpson, of Morris. is a candidate for member of board of revenue, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01

IerS at zUl0 flrSl avenue, where Fodhuel Burgert, the general director of the enter prise, Is busily engaged on the details of his plans.
 The Committees
 The following committee on booths have been announced:
 King Solomon Lodge, No. 460-Mesdames A. H. Stevens, chairman; Samuel Adler, Arthur " Abbot, William D. Bledsoe, George E. Brown. Henry Brash, o. B. Col lins, J. D. Crosthwait, w. G. Conner, Fred erick Caheen, J. III. Cassell, Jack Curren, William e. Estes, eGorge A. Evans c. F. Enslen, James Foster, T. M. Glazier, D. A. Helmich J. B. Heade, s. w. John, Sig Kaufman Albert Klein, Charles H. Lansford, William A Persing Gustavus Rotholtz, J. A. Rountree, John T. Smith, A. e. Wickersham, B. Weil J. B. Lambeth.
 Birmingham F'raternIal Lodge, No. 3S4- Mesdames M A. Copeland, chairman; James Mcknight, w. J. Sleep Arthur Gled- hill, Charles E. Chatham, D. A. Greene, Robert Harris. l.. J. Haley, M P. Messer, J. H. Johney, A. B. Keys, William Lind sey, George A. Ash, George c. Arlington IA. N. Ballard, John M Bradley J. A. Daugherty, Charles F. Dout1lit, J. J. Dur field, R. H. Drummond, Robert Barr, G. M. Gnufkshank, W. e. Bryant, Charles P. Beddow, l.. III. Bennett Benjamin Cope land. c. B. Crull, Guy Cooper, Charles R. Cochran, William B. Copeland, R. B. Cross, James R. Cook, J. N. Cunningham.
 Minneral City Chapter, No. 10l.-Mes- dames J. A. Downey, chairman; N. l.. m ,l.t J. Geohegan. J. s. Trott, Joseph Brown, Colman Blach, F. J. Barnes, R. F. Beas- ley, W. D. Cooley, J. T. Garrettson, J. D. gIfllhouse, A. J. Henley, J. c. Jones, c. Irwin, c. B. Mccormick, 0. W. Under wood, ". T. Underwood, J. P. Lynch, E. II. Levy. J. c. Musgrove, Charles c. F1emming.
 Cyrene Commandery, K. T. Mo- 10.--Mes- danes George F. Wheelock, c. R. Patter- son, H. L. Badham, H. B. Gray, G. B. Me- Cormbck, George A. Blinn, J. H. Robinson, J. c. Willocks, Harry Jones, J. W. Tomlin- son, J. Price, R. M. Cunningham - Blinn, W. O. Snyder, J. R. Wheeler, E. w. Frazer, H. G. Farrar, o. P. Fitzsimmons, Samuel M Adler, E. D. Bates.
 Birmingham Lodge of Perfection, No. D.
  A. w. Miller, A. J. Camp, s. Klotz, Ben Jacobs, w. w. Crawford w. c. Mcknight, Miss Lottie Coffin, Mesdames N. N. Polk w. B. Luster, c. P. Orr, F. G. Kinney, W. H. Kettig, Benjamin Gucken- berger, Edwin J. Frazer, A. J. Frazer, w. A. Chenoweth, Thomas J. Bissett, B. M Baggett, H. M. Austin.
 Department Store-Mesdames A. B. Love- man, chairman; J. W. Sterling, w. J. Montgomery, Harry Holtz, Eugene Fes, Louis Lazarus, Joseph Sterns, Ed Russell, J. B. Cobbs, c. c. Wenzel s. Caheen, J. F. Graham, G. R. Harsh, E. B. Norton, T.. H. Spencer, B. Steiner, D. J. Fox, Charles D. Thomas, Robert Frew R. H. Orr
 RefreshmenIt Committee-Mrs. Paul Ca lame, chairman.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

J. F. Mclaughlin is a candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county. subject tothe action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01

John l.. Parker is a candidate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is a candidate for Treas- urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
GREAT INTEREST
 IN MASONIC FAIR The Booth Committees Have
 Been Announced. PLANS ARE BEING ARRANGED Headquarters Established at 2o15 First Avenue-Will Be Held From March 26 to April ? Benefit
 Masonic Temple Fund
PLANS ARE BEING ARRANGED

Much interest is manifested in the Mason ic fair to be held March 26 to April ', under the auspices of the local Masonic organiz- ations for the benefit of a fund to build a Masonic temple.
 The management has opened headquar- ters at 2O15 First avenue, where Samuel Burgert, the general director of the enter prise, Is busily engaged on the details of his plans.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01
ANNOUNCE IS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George W. Sherling is candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 E. L. Higdon is a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 James A. Downey is a candidate for sher- fir of Jefferson county, subject to the &C., tion of the democratic party.
 Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-01

H. c. Miller is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of tho Democratic party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
TROUBLE OVER TOWNE.
Populist National Executive Commit
tee Has a Hard Problem.

Chicago, Aug. 1O-The Populist ma
tional executive committee has held two
sessions here. but contrary to expecIa-
lions Senator Marion Butler. of North
Carolina, the chairman of the national
committee, was not present, and no one
seemed to know whether he would come
to Chicago for the meeting. Harry Tracey
of Texas was the only other member of
the committee who was not present.
The committee discussed informally the
withdrawal of Charles A. ToWne, Populist
candidate for vice president, but the mem
bers did not fix upon a date for the call
ing together of the entire national COM
mittee.
The executive committee has no power
to fill the vacancy This must be done
by the national committee. and it is ap-
parently expected that it will meet before
long and select Adlai E. Stevenson as the
POpuliSt candidate for vice president.
There seemed to be a good deal of appre-
hension among the members of the COM
mittee in regard to the attitude of Senator
Butler on the vice presidential situation.
There has been a strong rumOr to the
effect that the North Carolina POpulist
would take the bit between his teeth and
insist that a Populist be named for vice
president on the Populist ticket. 1t is said
that a majority of the committee took the
other view of the situation and believe
that Mr.. Bryan will be able to win over
Senator Butler in case the latter takes
antagonistc stand in the selection of Mr..
Stevenson.
]. G. johnson. chairman of the Demo-
in conference for a short time with the
Populists.
The Tribune says: The national execu-
tive committee of the POpulist party is
torn by diScOrd over the question of its
authority to accept Charles A. Towne's
declination of the nomination fors vice
president and to endorse Adlai z. Steven
son. the Democratic nominee for this Of
fee No conclusion was reached by the
committee in session at the Sherman
house up to a late hour last night, and
the matter will be further considered to-
day. There appears to be a wide disa-
greement regarding the resolutions adopt
ed by the Populist national convention at
Sioux Falls, S. D., concerning the filling
of vacancies by death, resignation, decli-
nation, removal or otherwise. Secretary
J. a. EdgertOn failed to bring with him
his account of the convention proceedings;
not one of the committeeman had a copy,
and none that anybody would accept
official could be found in Chicago. Sec
rotary EdgertOn stated that the resolution
gave the national committee plenary
power to receive designations declina-
lions and to fill all vacancies, and some
of the representatives, present contend
that any authority conferred the
tiOnal committee extended to the execu-
tive body. This was denied, and the de-
malls were backed by statements to the
effect that any action taken by the ex-
ecutive committee would have to go be-
fore the full national committee for it's
approval. 1t is understood that Secretary
EdgertOn has sent for the official report
of the proceedings of the convention to
clear up the question at issue.