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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
 Apea-H fslrda.E

It is only possible at present to co.'s lect data from the duration of lives of birds in captivity; evidence otherwise must be unreliable, and it is purely 8 matter of theory as to whether the natural possible life is greater than that under the unnatural conditions of captivity. There are records Of a Nightingale having lived twenty five years, a thrush seventeen, a blackbird that was still alive at twenty and a half, a goldfinch twenty-three. and skylarks of tWenty-four and. twenty. Ravens, owls and cockatoos are popu- larly supposed to live to very great Age, and the following records appear 10 be authentic: Karen, fifty; gray parrot. fifty and forty; blue macaw, azxty-feur; eagle owls. fifty-three, and &ne still alive at sixty-eight
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
Sea soning wood nlth rleetrlelty.

h France a method ef seasoning wood through the agency of electricity is credited with much success. It is called the Nodon-Bretonneau process. The timber is nearly immersed in a tank of water containing ten per cent of borax, five of resin. and little car bonate Of soda, and rests on a lead plate connected with the positive pole of a dynamo. Another similar plate. lying on the exposed surface of the timber, is connected with the negative pole. Thus a current of electricity can be passed through the wood, from which all the sap appears to be re.
 moved, while the bofax and resin takes its place in the pores. In few hours the timber is taken out and dried. and the seasoning is said to be complete.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
Antiuue PMnnA

Frarnkfort-on-the-M Main Correspond ence of the Chicago Record: There is a very interesting collection of old pianos in the Roman museum at Hide. sheim, Germany. Dating all the way from the end of the seventeenth cen tury, the collection exhibits in a very instructive way the primitive origin of piano manufacture, and gives one an idea of the simple instruments used by our greatest music composers. The oldest instrument on exhibition is ? small elaviehord of the seventeenth century, possessing thirty-four tones with twenty-eight two-ehoral bound strings. Another of equal antiquarian value has four full octaves-a one chord Italian spinet, built at an angle and possessing a rich and beautiful tone for singing accompaniments. The strings are rifted with pointed crow auills. Both instruments date from the time of Handel, Bach and Gluck. One instrument was made in the first half of the eighteenth century, and is 8 bound clavichord of four and one@ half oetaves, ifty=eight tones and forty strings. There is also an instrument from the second half of the last cen tury which possesses five and one- fourth eetaves. The last two are sup piled with strings tipped with brass, and their immediate followers were the hammer pianos of 1760, used at the time by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, and even by Mendelssohn, Bartholdy, Chopin. and Franz Liszt during their youth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
Cigarettes.

Taking tie population of Great Brit, ain and Ireland at 38,000,000, trade journal assumes that 10 per cent, are cigarette smokers. and that they con- sume on an average five day all the year round. This would give total of nearly 7,000.00o,0 ,000. The tobacco contained in this number of cigarettes would weigh over 9,30o tons. and if it were slowed in carts, each carrying a ton, and the carts marsha1ed in a line with twenty feet for each horse and vehicle, a procession would be formed oyer thirty-dye miles long, the total length of 1000, 900 of them would be upward of 391,0o0 miles, or more than enough to circle the globe nearly fourteen times. It would make 3 line from here to the moon, and uearly half the way back again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
 Eot U lslne- ~ llapaffaY.

T cant help feeling sorry fer the farmer" said the young man who owes for sumner board.
 @Why?s inquired Mn corntossel, abruptly.
 Beeause-wby-e -er-because his back Is bent with toH."
 "AIebbe you're right. Mebbe it's harder to bend your back with toll than it is to bend it riding a bicycle. And yet, can't see but what 1t amounts to the same thing tn the end" Washington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
Trfcninosts Epidemic.

The most serious epidemic of trieh- inosis on record happened in 1865 h the little town of Hedersleben, in Sax ony, a butcher killed three hogs and made them into sausages. They were eaten by large number of the inhab- itants of the town Several hundred persons fell desperately ill ard oyer loo persons died
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
Colossal Mopnmcnt

The most colossal monument on the continent of Europe and second alone in dimensions to the Liberty statue in New York, is that of the fabulous IT. rull bird recently erected on the sum. init of the Banhida mountain in Coun. ty Komorn, Hungary, in commemora- ton OF the Hungarian millennium, which was celebrated with stupen- dous amount of patriotic influence in 189b in all portions of the kingdom. The site is well chosen, seeing that the monument occupies the spot where Ar pad slew Swatopluk, the Slavic chief tain, on his invasion of the Hungary of today. It was mainly due to the exer. sions ef the famous Magyar romancer, l. far. that the collection for ths @.t was started. This bird, fa- !, has played an extraordinary rai E the destinies of the nation. so that lhe poorest moved to enthusiasm by tae eloquenee of the popular poet, contributed the copper he could il af- ford to spare to the general fund. The conception of the monument is that of the Magyar sculptor, Donath Gyula, the metals used being copper and iron. The height from the claw to the tip of the wing is sixty-eight feet. the out spread wings are forty-six feet long, and the sword of Arpad, which the monster bird helds h it's claws, meas. uTes forty feet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
Apples for England.

England is rejoicing in the prospect of fresh apples all the year round, as shipments are beginning to arrive from the Cape of Good Hope. They reach England just when the Northern bem- sphere apples become poor, and are superior to those preserved in cold storage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
Very Deserving.

"A poor widow with seven children Ivertised in a New York paper for a Aporary loan of $50. She must have
 a very deserving old lady, for she Bounced her willingness 70 permit $ money tender to keep the children Nsesurity."-New York Letter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-12
Tame Ouail.

4 Missouri man has gone into the business of raising tame quail The birds, he claims, are more easily raised than chickens and far more profitable.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
Concert at the nfonticoIIo.

The appearance of three of Norfolk's
most prominent solo artists at the Mon
ticello tonight will prove rare treat
to the music-loving public. and the
kindness of Mr.. Stokes and the artists
themselves in furnishing this pleasure
gratis will doubtless be fully appre-
ciated.
Prof. Charles Borjcs. violin soloist;
Prof Anton Koerner, piano soloist. and
Mr. Howard Garrett, baritone solost,
all of the Norfolk Conservatory Of
Music, are all we'll known to the Nor
folk public and we'll liked as we'll. The
best classical and popular selections
Will he rendered, and Prof Kruger's
orchestra, augmented for the occasion,
will assist in the program Doubt
less the big rotunda will be taxed as
to accommodations.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
ROBERT DOWNING.

An exchange, in speaking of Robert
Downing. who appears at the Academy
tomorrow night in IAN Indiana Ro-
NANCE" says:
Robert Downing and a well-selected
company presented new play last
night, entitled An Indiana Romance
al Painters Lafayette Square Opera
House. 1t was written for Mr.. Down
ing by j. c. Nugent. and won instant
approval at the hands of the large au-
dience which had assembled to greet
both play and players. Robert Down
ing showed himself eminentIy quail
fled to portray the role of an honest,
straightforward yeoman of Indiana,
and the character seems to fit him
better than any in which he has here
tofore been seen here"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
BRAN BLETON.

migrants Hall is undergoing thorough
repairs to it's interior. The walls are
being repapered and new and improved
lights, carpets and furniture will be put
In. During the progress of these i'm
provements the benevolent orders that
meet there will hold their sessions in
the concert and banquet hall, on the
second floor.
The new fire alarm boxes have been
put in position and were satisfac toriy
tested yesterday
The Anna Gordon "Y" will conduct
the services ut the Union Mission Tues
day night
The Inasmuch Circle of the Kings
Daughters will meet with Mrs. Gilmore
Billups. No. 222 Willoughby avenue, at
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
a large and deeply interested con-
gregation attended the revival services
at Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church
last night. Rev. e. z. Dudley, of Cen
trail Avenue Baptist Church, preached
an able and impressive sermon on God
Our Creator, Rcdeemer and All in AL"
A deep seriousness prevailed the audi
ence and there were several requests
for prayer. Mr. Dudley will praech
again tonight. Subject. 1.-The Holy
Spirit and it's Power to Save"
The regular monthly meeting of the
Local Board of Improvement will be
held next Tuesday afternoon, at which
time business OF interest will be trans
acted.
Eight new members We're received at
the regular meeting Of the Anna Cor
don "Y' Tuesday night.
The Enterprise Society of McIIendrcc
Church held n we'll attended, meeting
yesterday afternoon. when interesting
reports were received from the various
committees.
Miss May Taylor. of No. 700 East
Brambleton avenue, has gone to New
York for months visit with rela-
tiVeS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
VIOLA ALLEN. ,

Viola Aliens acting as Glory Ouayle
In the second act of '"The Christian"
which will be seen at the Academy
next Monday evening, has has called forth
great amount of attention. In 1t
Glory has given her word to Father
Lamplueh that she will turn John
storms love from her. To do this she
arouses Storms anger, and he com
minds her to leave the church. AS sill,
goes TO leave she laughs at his com
mand, but the audience realize the
tears in her voice" and the conflict
Ing emotions Glory is undergoing in
her struggle between her love for the
man and what she knows is her duty.
AS she leaves. she pauses n. moment,
turns and unbelinown to him pathcti-
caily kisses the hem of his gown. Sale
or seats commences this morning.
Prices, soc. to 50, according to loca-
ton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15

ceeds Of the sale as applicable to her
DEBT. The plaintiff took no steps to
WIND up the partnership, and the case
OF Sank v. Fowle, 81 \ IS, Is exact
~ In point: where the interest Of one
partner In the property of the firm is
assigned by him as security for his in
diVidual debt, and the assignee permits
the business to go on In it's ordinary
course, such security becomes subject
to the fluctuations of the business, and
upon the subsequent dissolution is only
entitled to what remains to such part
ner after the payment of the debts or
the firm"
And sale under an attachment
against the firm will pass to the buyer
a title unincumbered by any lien placed
by partner upon his interest. This
rule applies as well to debts incurred
and transfers made after the sale or
incumbrance by one partner as before,
the balance at the time of the winding
up. and accounting or the foreclosure
being all that the lien against or the
transfer by the partner can act upon"
indeed, 1t is consonant to equity and
justice that the creditors whose goods
constitute the assets or kept the bus
iness running should be preferred to the
mortgage, an individual creditor of
one of tile partners. The mortgage to
plaintiff passed only the interest of
Carraway in the firm, and that inter-
est Is the surplus after payment of part
nership debts. The partnership being
insolvent, there is no surplus subject to
the mortgage, and, upon the facts
found, Judgment should have been en-
tered against the plaintiff for costs.
Reversed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
AMUsEME NTS.
"a TENAS STEER"

"a Texas Steer is a good play.
Hoyt never wrote Al real poor play, and
"A Texas Steer" ranks among his very
best Like all of the comedies of this
author. 1T requires exceeding clever peo-
pie in every character to DO 1t justice.
Inc performance last night was deti-
cient in many particulars. and hence
the play was not up to Hoyts stand
ard OF excellence. 1t was not, however,
devoid OF redeeming features, and TO
those who had not witnessed its per-
formance by stronger company. the
entertainment was pleasing. The work
or MISS Putnam, Mr.. Mccain, MIR. Ste
venS and Mr.. Allison were very ac-
ceptable. a feature of the performance
was the singing of male quartette in
black face. VINO very literally respond
ed 10 numerous enthusiastic encores.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
ATLANTIC CITY.

The Epworth League conducted the
services at LeKles Memorial Church
last night.
Mr.. Marion Stoakley and Miss Eva
Mcintosh. residents of the ward, were
married last night by Rev. George w.
Cox, pastor of Burrows Memorial Bap-
list Church. Lambert's Point. The nup-
tials were celebrated in the presence of
only a few close friends of the con-
tracting parties.
Ethel. daughter OF Mr.. ]. II. Shuma-
dine. celebrated her fifth anniversary at
the home OF her parents on Collcy ave
nue. Tuesday from 4 to p. NJ There
was quite gathering of her little as
scciates to do honor to the occasion.
The parlors of the house were hand
somely decorated in honor of the event.
After spending some time in innocent
enjoyment, an elegant repast WAS
served, to which full Justice was done.
Ethel was the recipient of numerous
handsome presents.
At the last meeting of the Board of
Stewards of LeKies Memorial Church,
held Tuesday night. the reports from
all services were OF a most satisfac-
tory character, all bills having been
paid, including the pastors salary for
January.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15

grandfather. Sir Alfred Moon, and as
Cecil's father was still alive and yet a
young man the cattle business gave the
only promise for 4 future to the grand
son. About two years ago Cecil
Moons father died. and two weeks ago
Sir Arthur. the grandfather passed
away. The Colorado cowboy, being
next in line. the title and estates de-
scended TO him, and he is now on his
way to take possession of them.
II shall never regret my experience
Ill America" he said to q reporter. 1T
was rather hard rustling at times. and
l saw some trouble at one time or an
other but 1t did me good in way. l
shall have much to tell my friends
pack home. once get settled. don't
look to see things much changed over
'here. England is n very old country.
You Know. and her people so slowly.
ihey are not like Americans. There
nave been more changes in Colorado In
me iast ten years than England, I i'm
as!he, mas known i'll a century. Shall
come back to this country to live?
frobably not. l shall have plenty to
look after nj home. But 1 have grown
very fond of America, especially of
Colorado and hope to see 1t again fire.
quently.'
The Saronet wears his new honors
simply He looks not to be above
thirty years of age and Is Drowned
and tanned with the winds of the
range. He left mis- range In charge of
one OF his men, and said he had not
decided yet whether he should hold It
or sell 1t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
A COWBOYS LUCK.
He Becomes Heir to n Large Sum OF
Money

He Becomes Heir to Large Sum of
Money.
Sir Cecil Moon. Bart and Lady Moon
are on their way from Denver, Col. to
E,nElanl- M.hnrls= 10 haronet will tnlse
charge of million dollar estate.
No longer than two weeks ago the
distinguished T'r!ton was plain Cecil
Moon.wlth no greater title than that of
cowboy" Several years ago he came
from England and went to Colorado,
where he hired out rs n ''rustler," or
Cow puncher." He saved his money.
married an English girl who lived in
Denver. and finally got ranch OF his
own. and n small number OF cattle so
that he had the right 10 be known as a
cowboy.
The title of the family estates in Sur
rey. England. was in the name of his
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15

representative Vincent Doreng, who
is a resident of London, Ky. has come
TO the defense of that little town, which
has achieved a doubtful fame since the
shooting OF Goebel He says: st is
not the resort of ossasslns There has
not been an open saloon nor homicide
IN the town for the last twenty five
years. 1t is just as accessible by rail
as frankfort. l wish likewise 10 make
1t plain that London, Ky. is not the
centre of feuds, "a has been reported
in the newspapers. The town is the
seat OF a university. has eight churches
national bank and two newspapers"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Loughran left
on the steamer last evening on pleas
ure trip to Baltimore and Washington
feature of "An Indiana Romance"
that will be seen at the Academy of
Music Friday night will be the sing
sentimental ballad, Life Without
Love-" by Mr. Rice
Mr.. Arthur G.. Lewis returned yester-
day from a trip to Baltimore. Wash
ington and other Eastern points.
1t is said that n live bird shoot will
February 22d
Mr.. Redmond C. Rhodes, a. we'll
known Long Island sporting man, is
spending week or two in Norfolk at
the new Atlantic Hotel.
Ladies desiring to enter the cake con-
test to be held at the Carnival at Arm
DRY Hall the 10Th instant. for the ben,
eft of the Cumberland Street NJ. e.
Church fund, are requested to send
their names to Miss Sarah Johnston.
No. 1875 Bank street by noon Friday.
Miss Martha Denver McNally. sister
of the manager of the oil mills, ar
rived this morning from the West.
where she has been visiting, and is re-
siding with her mother. who reached
here q few weeks ago, at No. 1913 Chapel
street.
A party OF New Haven. Conn. people.
composed Of Mr. II. r. Hemingway.N MI s.
p. G.. Davis. Mrs. Ida Buck Mrs. Lulu
Barnes and Mrs. M. r. Hemingway
reached the New Atlantic Hotel yestcr-
day. and will spend some time in this
vicinity visiting friends and relatives.
The annual District Missionary Con
ference of the Methodist Church will be
held at LeTies Memorial Church to-
morrow, beginning at $3.50 o'clock, when
delegates will be elected to the State
convention. Mrs. S. n. Brickhouse
the district secretary. will preside.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
DANIEL v. cRowELL.
supreme Court of North Carolina.
December %. 1890

NhiS'"S SouIt Oh North Carolina,
December %, 1899.
A MORTGAGE OF THE INTEREST
OF ONE PARTNER IN THE FIRM
ASSETS is SUBJECT TO SUISSE
QUENT EXECUTIONS IN FAVOR
OF FIRM CREDITORS.
The court says:
On April II, 1886, Carraway, of the
hrm of Carraway & Bats, executed a
mortgage to plaintiff upon his entire
interest in the stock Of goods. wares
ana merchandise of the firm. There
was no evidence that the other part
ner assented TO this mortgage On De.
cember 80, 1885, Carraway made another
mortsage to plaintiff, embracing the
entire interest of the mortgagor in the
arm assets of the late firm Of Cara
way & Bats. On January %, 1887, the
defendant sheriff, under executions in
favor of the creditors Of the firm, seized
their stock of goods and merchandise
and sold them, first setting apart the
personal property exception Of each OF
the partners. This is an action by the
plaintiff to recover one-half Of the pro-
j .
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
Use of Name Not Authorized.

Mr.. Editor:
Will you kindly allow me to state
through the columns Of your paper
that the publication of my name as
one OF the Executive Committee" of
the Third Ward Protective League ia
entirely untrue. and that the use of my
name was done without my knowledge
or consent
] am. of course, an ardent Republi.
can, but I am out OF politics, and do
not wish my name used in connection
with the Third Ward Protective League
or any other organized political body.
JOHN L. GIBBS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
OLD MAIDS CONVENTION.

Tonight this laughnble extravaganza
VIII be given Mt Montefiore Hall by
the Volunteer Y's. The costumes and
experiences" will be novel az well MS
humorous and the rejuvenating ma
chine "rejuvenates" in a most remark
able manner. The participants have
been rehearsing for several weeks and
the success of the entertainment is an
assured fact
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
Now wlaoIesale GROCERY Elrm.

Attention is called to the newly In
corporated wholesale grocery. Of the
Hough & Herbert Company. Nos. 16s
to 10 Water street. Both members Of
the firm have had large experience in
the business. and with their increased
facilities they are enabled to supply a
large trade with all goods In their line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
PEOPLES FORUM.

NOTE.-The Peoples Forum being
freely open to all parties, classes. per-
sons. views and capacities. the Vir-
ginian-Pilot is responsible for none
of the statements nor opinions en-
pressed therein. nor for the style in
which they are set forth. The ignorant
and uneducated shall he heard hero
equally with the learned
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
First Ward Democrats.

The First Precinct Democratic Club
of the First Ward held a meeting last
night The att enhance was good, and
the proceedings were enlivened by
speeches from Messrs. Abe Moses,
James F. Duncan, w. p. Dodson, r. S.
Weaver, J. a. Daily. and Stony Ro-
land, and vocal and instrumental
music.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
"FAUST."

Reserved seats can be secured this
morning for the appearance of Lewis
Morrison's company in Faust" at the
Academy next Saturday night. a mat
inec will be given at 2:30 p. m. at
which the price Of admission will be
SOC. to any seat,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
THE INTERNATIONAL OPERA
COMPANY

tuesday evening. February goth. the
International Opera Company will ba
the attraction at the Academy of NIu-
SIC. The management promise a NIL
steal treat. Sale of seats commences
SATURDAY. morning
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-11-09
Glorious News

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Mr.. w. A. Hines Of Manchester, la. I,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from death, says: Exposure after
measles induced serious lung trouble,
which ended in Consumption. | had
frequent hemorrhages and coughed night
and day. All my doctors, said ! must
soon die. Then l began to Use DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption,
which completely cured me. ! would
not he without it even II it cost 800 q
bottle. Hundreds have used II on my
recommendation and all say IL never
fails 10 cure throat, chest and lung
troubles" Regular size Soc and 500.
Trial bottles free at Martin friedman
drug store.