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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
SEVEN MILES OF OLD CARS.
ConvicSs in wyoming Breaking Up Worm
Out Railroad Material

Seven miles Of condemnation is q
ong-drawn-out affair even for the
west. But it stands as a western
growth near the state penitentiary at
Laramie, Wyo., where conviets are
daily engaged in making it an ever
lessening fact. For many months the
inspectors Of the Union Pacific railroad
have scrutinized the thousands of
freight cars that handle the overland
traffic. When a debilitated car of low
capacity or unequipped with air brakes
ratified past it was branded as con-
demned, and, If empty. was shunted
off on the side track bull to be last
refuge for the doomed cars. This
process continued for months till the
cars. averaging thirty feet in length,
reached a total length Of seven miles.
This distance was ascertained by local
statistieians, who, in the interests of
railroad history, pedaled their bicy-
cIes along the line and measured it
with their cyclometers. These cars are
humpbacked, sWaybacked and comfort
ed in every conceivable way, but they
still hold themselves erect with kind
of melancholy dignity. They have had
careers varying from eight to twelve
years, and since their building a score
of changes have taken place in car
construction. Their capacity is often
as low as $4,000 pounds, whereas the
modern car is from 10000 to 10000
pounds capacity. The brake mechan-
ism for the freight car has come to
be as complicated as was that of the
passenger car thirty years ago, and
inventions applying to doors, ventila-
ton and running gear make the old
time cars most pronounced black num-
bers." A contract between railroad
and state calls for the demolition Of
these cars by the convicts, the wood
going to the penitentiary, where it will
keep the states charges warm this
winter. and the scrap iron returning to
the railroad shops, whence it will ISSUE
in due time in the form Of new railway
material
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
Drawbacks of Life in Kimberley.

Only these who are willing to I'M
dergo great hardships in pursuit Of
wealth should think of going to KIM
berley, where Cecil Rhodes is now shut
up with the little English force. The
town is surrounded by level. treeless
country. nothing higher than an ant
bill appearing above the horizon in
my direction. For eight months out
of the year there is often nc rain at
all, and the thermometer often stands
for days at 100 degrees in the shade.
To add to the discomforts of the resi-
dents, fierce, choking storms of dust
frequently sweep over the town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30

timuds ahw dsnpas
Win o
Tor knowh
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30

For ADVICE in cases requiring special drectIons
address, giving symptoms, 1.-The Ladies' Advisory
Department, y The Chattanooga Medicine Company,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
S1astoaons IN Beaver DAMN

The discovery of the remains of a
mastodon near Newburgh, New York,
last summer, recalls the fact that the
best preserved skeleton of one of these
huge animals now to be found in our
museums was also discovered in a
marsh near Newburgh. That part of
the Hudson Valley appears to have
been a fayorite haunt for these Ameri-
can elephants Inspection of the place
where tie latest discovery was made
emphasizes the fact that beavers were
contemporaries Of the mastedons. and
that beayer-dams were as perilous as
Quieksandls for the massive beasts who
ventured to set foot in them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
Nan at tsle Fish Market.

From Life: Man at the fish mar
kettle maekere1 are running very
small this season, ma'am. Young
HouseReeper-I suppose it's on account
Of the dry weather.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
First Thanksgiving Day in England.

Though Thanksgiving day is not
now national institution in England,
special days of national thanksgiving
have been from time to time appoint
ed after great victories or other deliy-
erances from national peril. The first
of these days. which is the first day OF
national thanksgiving recorded in
English history. was that celebrated
on Sept. s, 1883, after the destruction
OF the Spanish armada.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
The Good News Spreads

and our business
grows larger, and the prices small
er, every day. People come here
from all parts of the city. When
ever they need anything in our
line, they think Of US. We have
furnished more coy homes than
we could possibly name. We
have done it to the owners salts
faction, and we can do the same
thing for you,
BLUFF CITY
FURNITURE CO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
worshlpins the Fearful Onion.

The onion was worshiped by the an
cient Egyptians. The eauliAower is q
patrieian among vegetables and was
taken from its Cyprus home to Italy
and England in the reign of Elizabeth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
It is impossible
to Get Away

from the fact that ia 1900
While other butchers changed their
shops.
And the name Of other meat firms
tlops,
Peddlers haul their stuff thro' mud
aad slop.
Still tie people know
That to the old reliable
They've always get to go,
To get the meat that is desirable.
CITY NEAT MARKET
30 W est Second,
r. P. Holmes, Prop.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
Ex.President Speaks.

Ex-President Harrison has spoken
words Of warning to the administration
and in condemnation Of its Porto Rican
tariff bill. These words were spoken
after the passage Of the bill by the
House and before it was acted upon by
the Senate.
Ex-President Harrison is an exponent
of the best element OF his party. This
fact is conceded by men Of all parties.
He is true patriot and respects the
basic principles of American doctrines
as laid down by the early American
patriots. His words OF warning to
President Mckinley at this particular
time seem to THE NEWS as seriously
significant and as calling back to the
true American faith. II the president
do not heed warnings from that source,
surely, she is joined to his idols, lei
him alone"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

Whitaker, FIRST man arrested on
charge OF killing Gov. Gocbel Of Ken.
lucky, il held without bail for the April
grand jury.
Congressman Epps, OF Virginia, died
in Washington last week and Congress
man Harmer OF Pennsylvania Tuesday.
Death has reaped u rich harvest from
the membership OF the present Con.
gress.
a WASHINGTON correspondent Of a
western paper says Senator Shoup's
name Is being coupled with the vice.
presidency, and while he will not get
the plum he may be given a complt.
mentary vote by q number OF western
states.
The 18th, 18th and 23d regiments oil
regulars are to be ordered home from
Manila. These are the regulars who
went over with the volunteers. Cen
Miles recommends their return, holding
two years long enough to keep any reg
iment on the islands.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
May Upset All i'ian.-

The Puerto Rican tariff bill Ia.
caused commotion 10 The Gold Ttrpub.
ltcan camp. The party dovs not know
what Is bcs, To be- done In The premises.
The bin passed the House by shs small
majority OF eleven With all the pressure
the president could bring To bear on
the members and II Ia now under con.
siderattou In the Senate. MANY OF the
ablest men OF The party aru agains, IL.
Many OF The members OF The House are
trembling because they now .oe how
thin the lee was over Whieh they ska,cd
They are hearing from their cous,ltu
encies a, home.
II the bin should pass the senate and
become law IL will be taken iumsdi.
ately to the Supreme court, and, in III,
event that court should declare Il uucon
stituttonal, as many able lawyers say Il
must do, II will upset all the plan,
OF the administration touching On,
newly acquired territories. IL ma,
possibly cause the abandonment OF tn,
fhiuppiue policy. by all odds thl,
tariff bill Is the most difficult, matte,
the party In power has had Under con
sideratton since the session OF Copgrss,
began In December.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
BLACKFOOr. IDAHO. MARCH 10. 1900
1895 and 1900.

In the presidential campaign Of 1896 |
Mr.. Mckinley had smooth sailing on |
all seas and MIR. Bryan was in rough, |
rolling water all the time. Mr.. Nc
Kinley stood, MS campaiguers expressed |
it, for all the blessings that our rich |
republic Was heir to and Mr.. Bryan,
for propaganda Of evils, anarchy and
ruin. Mr.. Mckinley was praised and
MIR. Bryan was denounced. Conditions
we're ugly; they were bad.
The orators and the press in the east
said Mr.. Bryan represented dishonest
money" "5O-cent dollars, "robbers of
she sons OF toll, "wreckers OF enter
prise and industry and the total ruin OF
the poor man." In truth, he was held
up as the embodiment OF a ruin and
destructive policy of all our institutions
ana enterprises-he was bosom of
destruction and despoiler Of happy
homes. Mr.. Bryan was defeated; Mr..
Mckinley was elected.
How is it in 1900, just months to the
opening of the campaign? Mr.. McKiu-
ley and Mr.. Bryan have changed ends of
the teeter board. Mr.. Bryan is on a
smooth sea and Mr.. Mckinley, in rough,
rolling waters. His conduct OF the
Spanish war is clouded with scandals OF
mis-management-he has divided his
party on his Cuban and Philippine
policies-his Puerto Rican tariff meas
ure has caused q revolt and his Hay
Panncefote treaty is being severely
criticised by men Of his own party. The
orators and press, this time, are de-
nouncing Mr.. McKinley's methods.
To THE NEWS, it seems that the
speakers and press are holding up Mr..
Bryan as the lesser of the two evils, so
to speak, or, in other words, that Mr..
Bryan is gaining, all the time, and Mr..
Mckinley is losing strength. Surely
Mr.. Mckinley and his administration
in 1900 will be on the defensive, and for
many things, against strong men in his
own party.
The prophecies OF evil against Mr..
Bryan are no longer bugaboos to the
uninformed man; they are no longer
gruesome specters held up as foreshad-
owing dire destruction to every interest
of the country; Mr.. Bryan himself is no
longer destroying angel. The people
begin to understand and do understand
how they we're misled and misinformed
in 1886; they will not allow themselves
to be misled in 1900. Mr.. Bryan and
his platform are to he tried, Mr.. Nc
Kinley and his platform have been tried
and are not wholly Endorsed by his own
party. The campaign of 1900 for the
two great leaders will be widely differ
ent from the campaign Of 1895.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
Fresh rid.blts Of News.

The exact amount collected and
turned over to Mrs. Gen'l Lawton Is
s98, 43207.
Gen'l Joe Wheeler has returned from
Manila. He is at San Francisco.
Admiral Watson, Dewey's successor,
Ia coming home from Manila. Cause:
Poor health.
Sixty counties in Kentucky have
recog Beckham, Democrat, gov.
ernor Of the state.
Geu'1 Cronje is TO be imprisoned or
the island Of st. Helena.
General Wheeler resigned last No
vember. When he reaches Washing
ton he will ,:nock at the door OF Con
gress for admission.
Texas Republicans will send two set
Of delegates to the Philadelphia con
vention. The party is divided a
home.
David 3. Hill, Richard Croker, ex
Senator Murphy and Judge Van Wycl
will be New York's big four at tn,
Kansas City convention.
Severe billiards. ragged for 80 hours
on the 5th and 9th inst, in Iowa, Mich
igan, Missouri, Minnesota and Ne
braska.
Deputy State Treasurer Broxon ha
resigned to take charge OF the Pocatell
Advance, and B. X. Gray, ex-sheriff o
Blaine county, has been appointed t.
fill the vacancy.
Building material firms Of Chicag
have closed their business for the tim
on account OF labor troubles. Thi
turns loose $1,000 men as oilers in TIN
streets Of the city,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

THE British continue to follow up
their successes in South Africa. Rob
erts'heavy bastalions and extended lines
pre- too much for the small number Of
Beers. The latest news continues TO
encourage the British home people. 1t
is evident, however, that much fighting
remains to be done unless the Beers be-
come wholly demoralized from late de-
feats which is unreasonable to expect.
The Beers are holding some strong po-
sitions and are determined to do acme
bard fighting.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

Heavy damage IL bclrG aOas b i
cater Of the Ohio river A. -
rivers Ia ,ha, state.
Tue financial bill as ansrai<d b !
senate will 30 voted on 10 he III
neat Tuesday afssruoca-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

PINKERToN, the country's greatest
detective, is sure Of getting the slOO, 600
offered by Kentucky for the capture
and conviction OF the assassin OF Gov.
Goebel. He put out eight OF his best
,nen, unknown one to the other, and
each found clew and followed IL TO
tbe same man. An arrest will be made
st tAe proper time.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

WOMAN suffrage in Idaho may not
force parties to pat up their very best
men for Office, but, because Of it, they
dare not put up men who are wholly
bad. Woman suffrage is purifying II
we stop there and say nothing more
about it.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

hbOti hDJot
The Republicans are beginning to
discuss impatiently the question OF final
adjournment of Congress. They realize
that their party has been getting en-
tangled daily and see similar pros
pect as long as the present session con-
tinues. There is a general desire OF
that party for an early adjournment,
many asserting that matters can be
closed up by May l. The majority set
later date, however, and it looks prob
able now that adjournment will be
reached about the end OF May. Speak
err Henderson complains that at every
turn he Is beset with members begging
leave to put through some appropria.
tion. 1t is desired to keep the total oil
appropriation as low as possible in view
Of the approaching campaign. The
only way to escape these difficulties 1.
to bring the session to a close as soou
as practicable.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10


public who is careful, conservative and
fair IN all his letters and who never
tries to misrepresent any party or any
man in high position writes as follows
of the Republican side at the National
Capital:
REPUBLICANS IN A PANIC.
There has been a marked change in
the political atmosphere of the capital
during the past month. AS promi-
nent Republican expressed it in private
conversation:
Everything has been going wrong
with US since the beginning OF the
Boer war. We have the un-Amertcan
and the unpopular end of every impor-
tant question coming before the public
mind"
This gentleman expressed very well
the common and growing belief that
the Republicans are losing ground
throughout the country. The Macrum
case, the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, the
Puerto Rican tariff have followed so
quickly that condemnation OF Republic
can handling Of one has given way to
increased denunciation Of another.
Republican Congressman say that Tor
week before the vote on the Puerto
Rican tariff their mail was filed with
requests for vote against that meas
ure. Many OF these members admit
that their chances for reelection passed
when they decided to obey the party
mandate rather than heed the wishes
OF their constituents in this important
matter. SO great has become the OPP
| position to this measure that before the
vote was taken in the House, leading
ministers in this city were preaching
bitter sermons against it, as per6dity
towards our new possessions, oppressive,
demonstrations and in every way TO be
condemned.
| M'KINLEY AND BRYAN.
| While by common consent, the pros
poets for Democratic success this fall
have improved remarkably, and are
becoming brighter daily, it is said tina,
President Mckinley, personally, has
implicit confidence in his reelection
1t Is said that he looks upon it as his
destiny to serve four years more, tt
carry out certain policies as the humble
instrument OF Diety. Strangely enough
it Is said that Colonel Bryan has like
absolute faith that destiny is to place
him in control OF the executive branch
Of the government next March. This
Is apt TO discourage some practical
machine politicians on either side.
The prospect OF helping to elect gen.
tleman who attributes the result entire
ly to the Almighty Is somewhat dis
turbed by the fear that the share taken
! by other 'hunble instruments" Of des-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
ABOUT ADJOURNMENT.

tiny, etc may be moderated and not
rewarded.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
Political News from Washington.

A correspondent of the st. Louis Re-
public who is careful, conservative and
fair IN all his letters and who never
tries to misrepresent any party or any
man in high position writes as follows
of the Republican side at the National
Capital:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-12
SUICIDE or A WIFE.
Caused by Husband Sending a Bogus
Telegram Saying he Had sulcldcd.

Chicago. Oct 12.-Airs Phuu Hardy.
wife Of q London business man. was
found n her apartment. 8t 1890 Wabash
avenue today with % bullet huI. bon her
heart ON the floor near Der was q
magnidcently chased duoIIuE pistol.
with which she had sht herself Let
ters written by the dead woman showed
that she had committed suicide under
the belief that her husband had COM
mittal suicide no New York following
"a recent quarrel with bis WIFE, Mrs.
Hardy had made careful Preparations
for her death and even the letters she
lett 20 her mother and others were
written on mourning paper
The telegram which announced the
suicide Of her husband in New York.
and which resulted ln Mrs Hardy's
taking her own life. was O. bogus one.
Hardy appeared at the mJrgug today
and admitted tJ the police that he had
caused the telegram 90 be sent 20 his
wife. who. be understood. had secured
warrants for the arrest NJ himself and
a woman. Hardy. dreading court pro-
ceedmgs. caused the telegram 70 be
sent 10 the hope that Dis wife would
take no further action 600 the matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-12
GOV. ROOSEVELT TO FRIENDS.

the Tagal bandits who have been fight
Ing our brothers, sons and kn.folks.
you turn them over % bloody chaos and
anarchy"
Brazil. Ind, Oct l2.-At Greencastle
a large crowd greeted the governor who
said
Judging from the charge hear.
evidently hey play football IN this
country, and ! want Co assure YOU that
from what I have seen Boo Indiana the
score ON the sixth OF November WIN be
about sixteen 90 nothing ! an glad 10
see such utier0nces as those Of life-long
Democrats Ike General Bragg. Of Wis.
consin. che Northern Democrat and
General BuckneI the Southern Demo
GRAFT of Kentucky. who announce that
they decline 90 follow their party when
10 goes after strange gods, when n loses
one spirit Of orderly liberty when n
loses every particle 0f that good sense
which "a the prerequisite of economic
prosperity az home. and when 10 loses
finally its sense of devotion 20 the
honor and l'.crest of che 1ag ] have
been going Through this state with
former Democrats Ike Col lewctt and
Captain English on the train with me
because they felt that every principle
OF national interest and national honor
demands the defeat OF the Bryanized
Democracy this fall'
~ Brazil Governor Roosevelt Gd-
dressed a large crowd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-12

Greencastle. Ind oct. l2.-LeayIng
Indianapolis at slo o'clock over the
vadaIia line Governor Roosevelt made
his first stop az Plaindeld, Ind, where
ne spoke 10 a large crowd from plat
form erected at the railroad station.
lie said
Il understand that this community
is composed LARGELY Of members Of the
Society Of Friends. who stand FOR social
and Industrial virtue In a way that enc
titles them to the respect Of all gco-
pie.
81 am glad TO address the members OF
the society ,hat stood by President Nc
Klnley and gave their influence toward
international arbitration at the peace
conference 40 The Hague. IL Is not pose
sible as vet f0r Wa have not advanced
far enough o. lc able 20 settle an our
difficulties peacpably by arbitration but
In every case we should avoid an appeal
10 arms where possible. for We. as a
party. are pledged 10 peaceful settle
ment until war becomes a last resort
We believe To being slow 90 enter upon
war, but having entered upon IL we bee
lieve in seeing it through. we believe
we have O right 90 appeal % an lovers
OF peace 60 stand With US IN the Phil
ipplnes. II you turn the Islands over 70
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-12
'SCHLATTER'S" FAITH.
viii Show It on Sunday at the Grand
Theatre.

DIT Mclean. or "Sohlatter" as he IS
more widely known. discussed In a re-
markably interesting and earnest man
ner his wonderful faith today He Is
one Of the most unique characters that
ever visited Salt Lake. and aside from
his great religious zeal would not fail
10 attract attention. mere glance
at him. however readily disposes OF
the idea that many newspaper artists
have portrayed-that he bears a strik-
ing resemblance 20 the Savior
Dr. Mclean reiterated that the story
Of his mysterious disappearance IN
Denver and discovery IN New Mexico,
was erroneous The facts were. he
said. that he went into the mountains
Of Colorado TO fast and pray. The
exact location. though Is only known
20 himself. and he says there are rca-
sons why he cannot disclose Il.
lie said today that he was a firm be-
lever In faIth-Divine faith and heal
ing that God was the same today as
IN former times. and that He would
never change, that signs should follow
the believer In this aga as well as in any
other. lie win preach a short sermon
at the Grand theater on Sunday after
noon at o'clock followed by eXhib-
itions Of his healing power. At 1880
IN the evening he win again talk and
again give manifestations Of his power
TO heal those who believe This power
he says Is not his but declares that Il
comes from God TO whom he gives all
praise and glory.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-12
COL. BRYAN TO THE BUCKEYES,

Canton, o., Oct l2.-It had been the
Intention OF the Ohio State Democratic
committee Hon. w. J. Bryan should
begin speech-maklng on his Ohio tour
az Bowling Green. This plan was.
however dsarraHged by the demands
Of a crowd az Toledo. where the train
arrived from Saginaw. IN the nearly
morning. Al $50 people began 10 con.
gregatc IN the vicinity Of Mr. Bryap's
private car, and the clamor became so
great that the candidate was compellad
20 make his appearance.
lhe next stop was made at BowlIna
breeil twenty miles out. and me thIr8
~ Findlay. tho center of the Ohio qas
belt The Bowling Green speech was
made before breakfast aud the Find.
lay speech Immediately 0ftcr that meal
MT Bryan announced during me
bItaklast hour that Mrs Bryan would
l9ih MN on the 9th instant In New
ioIA ana remain with him until after
~. '','lus OF lhe campaign He said
aiter leaving New York ana MAKING
the tour OF West Virginia Maryi1rf
Delaware and New Jersey bo v.Iri5
return To- the Empire state ana ur9t.
ably make several more speeches
MT bryan.s audience IN Toledo was
comprises on laborcrs on their way 10
work lie told them that the Ee1ub-
lican party seemed Of the opinion tGat
The gun dinner pail was a sufficient NJ.
Ply 20 am argument as well AS fo 4U
DemoCrats He secuted the idea than Il
ooula pe SUFFICIENT 20 meet the REQUIRE
menus or ihe laDoting man because. he
salu' the itoorer was not all appetite.
ne hv,puuieans seemed 90 forget Dee
, ~, ~ auput anthracite coal He also
warned them against what he c,,sll.
cred The baneful influence Of truste ma
TAXED az some length OF the tendenry
toward ehange IN our form OF govern. !