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LITTLE KNOWN INDUSTRY.
Oyster and Clam Shells Do Not Go te
 Waste.

Waste.
 A singular and but little known in- dustry is carried on in this city in the sale of oyster and clam shells, says the New York Tribune. The d. lers in this commodity pursue their calling in so transformations way that it attracts no attention. From the eat ing houses where oysters and clans are consumed the year round the shells are collected by persons who either carry on that business for them lives or are in the employ of the wholesale dealers. It seems incredible how large an area of ground can be covered many feet deep with the congiomeration of shell and foreign matter that is un- avoidably collected with it, and appar- ently amalgamates without destroying the characteristics of the harder ma terial. Seeing q number of carts loaded with shells moving toward the same point would induce the supposi- ton that more reclaimed land was being filled in with material that would exclude the possibility of such land ever being used as a market garden; or it might be taken for granted that another dump heap was allowed in some of the still unoccupied upper west side lots. But if curiosity should lead to investigation it would be found that the carts were bound for big yard at Fifty-fourth street and the North river, where they deposited their loads. Every autumn the yard is so filled up that a considerable hill of shells Is formed. This being eXcavated from the bottom as loads are again carried away leaves the mass with the appear. ance of having been geologieally formed, and offers a curious sight to the uninitiated. How the shells are used is one of the most astonishing things to those ignorant of the value of the material for anything except filling in streets and making beach drives. such as that one famous in the history of Savannah. But this shell suffers a curious change. It IS sold 10 the gas-works and is used as purifier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-28
The Dean snd the Lunatic.

Dean Stanley bad great respect for presence of mind, and used with great delight to tell story of presence of mind by which be liberated himself from a dangerous visitor. Since he was willing to see almost any one who asked for him, he once told his servant to usher into his study gentleman who had called, and who happened 10 bear a na44.e which was familiar to him. When the gentleman appeared he proved to be an entire stranger. It was evident there had been some mis- take. This became stil more evident when, advancing with an air of great excitement, the gentleman exclaimed: 'Sir, have message to the queen from the Most High. I beg that you deliver it instantly" ''In that ease," said the dean, taking up his hat, there is not moment to be lost. Let 1s go at once" They went downstairs into the hall. and. opening the door. the dean requested his visitor to step out. No sooner had he done so than lunatic.
 Eearfua Encounter wftk 2 Rattlesnake.
 Miss l1valine Quick of Lackawaxen. Pike eoanty, Pa, had a fearful encoun- ter with monster rattlesnake at her home near the village. She was lying in hammock on the lawn reading 2 book, when rustling among the leaves aroused her. and she was terror strick- ell to see crouehing and ready to spring, a huge rattlesnake. Ere she could call assistance the reptile had bounded into the hammock and fast ened it's fangs in the folds Of her skirt. With a shriek Miss Quick sprang from the hammock. when the snake loosened it's hold. Securing a club, the young iady returned and killed the snake. which was nearly five feet in length FF
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-28
RE EuMATIsM cATARRH ARE rronn
 DiSEASES~.FEFEs

lt IS the deep.seated, obstina f te ca sas d Catafrh and Rheumatism tI,atR | p E. tbotanic blood baIm) cures e'It If 7, ,,,as G. ters not what other treatmenta' nIsas- dse tors, sprays, hniments, maaieatadi uy,.- s;. blood purifiers, have failed to do D p $. always promptly reaches the raG cause and roots out and drives fros.. the bones, joints, mucous memhrana and entire system the specific naisa,.. X, ,'1u. Tn the blood that causes rhan,,'a pos5oa :; s... and eatarrh. B. B E. is the onIu ' \, = sn edy strong to do this and cure so \ thara o.n. can never be return of the avmrta,na tarao Don. give up hope but ask vont dr,,a haas. gist for B. B. B.-botanic blood bala ar 5 bs.-Large bottles one dollar siv bottles full treatmenD five dollaYa B. 5. Is an honest remedy that maLas real cures of all blood diseases aftor e5 everything else fails. We have abso. lute confidence in Botanic blood halrn. hence, so you may test 1t, we win send trial bottle free on request. Perannai medical advice free. Address VI"
 BLOOD BALM co.
 222 Miethell St., Atlanta Ca
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Remarkable Loss of Memory.

A remarkable case Of loss of mem ory occurred in London, England, re- gently. It appears that an old gen. tleman, well dressed and apparently we'll to do, was found by the police wandering in Moorfelds. He was taken to the nearest police station, but, be- Ing unable to give any satisfactory ae- count of himself, he was conveyed to Guys hospital. There it was found that he was suffering from loss of memory, and despite every device adopted nothing could be gleaned as to his identity. Upon his clothes be- ing searched an address, Spring Bank, Hull,'' was found upon him, and as the result of telegram dispatched by the police to that address it was ascere tained that the old gentleman was MT George Patchett, who lived at the ad- dress given. He had been missed from Hull for some days, but how and when he got to London neither his friends nor Mir. Patchett could say.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-28
 Sau tI,p Elephant

Jinks-..I w..nl u get warrant for that circus manager Magistrate .On what grounds z links On fhe| .s-e,,s grounds. Tsere.e where tho
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-28
' Philadelphia Inquirer: "It wal


 Philadelphia Inquirer: Tt was about the witching hour" said the suburbanite "I had left the station some distance behind me, and was on my way up the road toward home. had got comfortably cool by that time, and the charming influence of the star lit night possessed me and made me feel at peace with all the world. Nor did the fact that and my new suit had made h:t With the friends had been visiting detract from the fuilHess of my self-satisfaction. All went well until I came to a street crossing my road. At the corner was a street lamp, which from some cause was not lit; and from this lamp futtered what seemed to be a handkerchief You know, am a lit- tie bit near-sighted. I reached over to take it. hut it was touched by the wind and waved just beyond my grasp. I reached over further, leaning full against the lamp-post. This time was successful; and I found that the sup posed handkerchief was a piece of paper on which was written, in bold and dashing letters, the legend, Fresh Paint -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-28
Rocks Sent to Rhoda.,.

In July, 1898, Mr Rhodes sent out 800 young rocks to Rhodesia, and n these were found to do so well and to take kindly to their surroundings at Grotte Shuur, Rondebosch, where MT. Rhodes residence is situated. amidst thousands of large oaks and Scotch frs. another consignment of 800 birds has just been dispatched from South ampton, England, to Rhodesla.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-28
Department Store Law ID Missouri

The anti-department store law of Missouri went into effect recently. It imposes a license fee of from $500 to $500 a year on all classes of goods designated by it and sold in any store giving employment to fifteen or more persons The license commissioner, each city having one, decides whether the fee shall be minimum, maximum or intern '( ate. There are depart ment stores in Missouri that deal in ninety and more different classes of goods. At minimum rate, such stores would be compelled to pay from $27,- 900 a year upward in taxes. The small dealers and merchants in single lines of goods will fight for the enforce ment of the law by employing all legal help possible. The department stores will fight the law, striving to proYs that it is unconstitutional.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-28
McGaughy Hard
 ware9Co.
To our Many Friends and Customers:

We thank mo cordially for
 the liberal
 during closed, aud of
 continuance of during the begEniug We that will do thing that is honest and honorable please We want that Prescription D part is always in the hands of registered will not have employ whe x capable of making mistake who is cra5bed We want to feel at hone n in short vii do condolences Ta treat gentleman should ladies' We have ooth d and New Telephones Everythng delivered promptly 0 From yourfr friends
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-28
Exnre. Trolley Cars.

The Pittsburg trolley lines run ex- press cars. There are large sliding doors in the sides through which ex- press packages are received and deily- cred at any point on the line Antono- bile delivery wagons wait at various points and scurry about from house to house immediately upon the arrival of the express cars. the work of trans
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-28
MICROBES EXIST IN BROOMs
Household Implement Breeding Place
 for Bacteria.

for Bacteria.
 "1 he broom ordinarily is a fertile breeding place for bacteria, and should merit the interest and earnest consid- eration, not only of all good house. wives, but of everyone who is interest ed in tke health of the family, and the maintenance of the strictest hygienic and sanitary conditions. 1t is not generally known that the ordinary broom is the habitation or breeding place of great colonies of bacteria and unsanitary germs. La grippe, small pox and scarlet fever have been traced directly to this household article-the ordinary broom" It is an interesting coincidence that almost simultaneous 1 ly with this article Georgia inventor announces that he has invented q san i itary broom. This broom is furnished with what it's inventor calls retain er,'' which contains antiseptics. The retainer is incorporated in the part of the broom nearest the handle and is shaped somewhat like an incandescent ] light bulb; it is concealed by the i DrOOIi StfdWs anu 10 ntlo III pi"So " transverse rows of stitching. The penetration of the retainer opens up numerous small outlets, which, acting together with the meshes, allow a gradual exudation of the antiseptic 1 influence in their descent along and dissemination through the straws, in- suring by the acts of sweeping ths thorough disinfection of carpets, and perfect deodorizer of apartnlents.- Scientific American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31
THE DELICATE FLAVOR.
Made . Most Palatable
Salad.

At one of his famous little dinners prom
inent professional man of Washington was
greatly pleased with the salad, as were also
his guests Evidently il was partly meat
and partly vegetable, but the favor was new,
distinct and understandable This was SO
faint that one guest declared: ITS not q
taste al al; only smell
At length some one suggested, says What
to Eat, that the chef be asked for the recipe,
upon which the host remarked:
Ny man greatly disllkes being asked for
recipes. On this occasion, however, his van
ity may overcome him If we ted how greatly
we have enjoyed the dinner, and the salad
n particular. AT any rate, we Il see
The frenchman soon appeared, and was
visibly affected, not to say elated, by the
compliments
"Eet glf me great plaisir,' he said, to tel
how max re Salad Eet YER seemple /
haf se laitue 'rrange ready, an / haf re
meat chop YER fine an dry; de celeri / hat
chop YER fine, and hat re pomme de tere,
ze palate, an stan leetle an dry; zen
mix zem up Zen / max re dreesseng
mayonnaise; madame, she know. / half ali
YER COZ ready as re feesh ees self. Zen
as ze salad ees to serf, tax une tete TAI,
parconnez moi, one leetle cloaf of ze gar
leek an needle him In re mouth, so an
breathe gentle, YER gentle, On ze salad.
Eat gu eet re favour del cat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31

in the corner. Come here, Kirton.
Come to heel-~
The Cog came reluctantly and q
moment later bounded across the van
TO where several boxes stood, one on
the other.
You'd better keep that dog back
SIR said the guard, tipping ms peaked
hat aside and wiping drops of perspira-
ton from his forehead. There is an
animal behind there thaf'l make
mincemeat of him if he gets loose"
What sort Of animal?" asked Sir
Richard, curiously, holding his dog by
the collar and moving in the direction
Of the dark angle where the boxes
stood.
A quavering treble howl sounded
from the corner, and Sir Richard looked
uneasy as the dog strained and whined
in reply.
Il can't put a name to it, said the
guard, ~but it's dangerous. and more
than twice the size of that dog. / have
been well paid TO keep it out O. sight
and hope You won't get me into any
trouble
certainly not; certainly not." said
Sir Richard, hastily, seating himself
with his face &c the corner whence the
strange sound had proceeded How
far is il going?"
The guard went over to the corner
and peered behind the boxes; then
he returned for q match from his over
coat, and striking 1t, held 1t over the
space beyond them until II burned out /;
then he lit a second match and passed
one hand warily into the space and
drew forth slip of paper, from which
he read
1T VIII be called for at WelIby,- he
said, slowly, by its keeper,
| For the remainder of the run to Well
by Sir Richard was almost as restless
as his dog, and when that station was
| reached he stated his intention Of re-
moving the hound to a safe distance
| during the transference of the animal
IN the corner to its owner
Percy Boufeld walked twice from one
end of the train TO the other, starin g
a trife rudely, as some passengers con-
sidered, into every compartment Dur
ing the second trip he cannoned into
Sir Richard, who, having secured Kir-
tof to post, was watching the door
of the guards van afar off,
Both men mumbled an apology, and
| Sir Richard. not wishing TO repeat the
meeting, took refuge in the refresh
menf room.
Grace was instantly informed by her
faithful guard, and appeared. some
what crumpled, from her shadowy hid
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31
PUNGEHT PARAGRAPHS.

Muriel--Your brother proposed 10
me during the service in church last
sunday" Zoe-...You mustn't mind
him. he often talks in his sleep
Smart Set
When the man and his vile came to
blows Love few away Il don't care
to be mixed up in any family quar-
rels, said Love. sagely.-Detroif Jour
nal
Musician Gronically)-@I am afraid
my music was disturbing the people
who were talking over there" Host
es--Dear me. 1 never thought of
that Don't play 50 loudly next time. !"
king.
His New Life.-~Madame,- said the
tramp, i was oncet member of the
legislature" And are you sure she
asked, inclined to believe him, that
your reformation is complete?r-Phil-
adelphia North American
Give me some of those buns said
clearinghouse keeper to her baker
Them amt buns, they're loaves of
bread" said the baker, in surprise,
as he watched the quotations on -four
move overwhelmingly News
Sarcastic--Wife (reaAing)-~Anoth-
er mysterious suicide-unknown man
throws himself from a cliff" Hus-
band lthoughtlessly|-@Bet his wife
was at the bottom of it." Wife
Charles" Husband (hurriedly )-.'Of
the cliff, my love; not the suicide
Golfers Weekly.
Wieks--Poor fellow! Hes in a bad
way; the doctor says his voice is gone
completely" Wacks-@l suppose he'll
have to use the deaf and dumb Ian
guage when he wants to talk to any
body" Wicks--No, that's the worst
Of il. He claims that he can't do that
consistently, because he always de-
clared he didn't believe IN signs
Philadelphia Press
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31
NEW TYPES OF LAKE VESSELS
Those Suitable fer Passage Through
the Canals Are Most I'm
Demand

In the annual review of the marine
on the great lakes the blue Book of
American Shipping just published,
says: The approximate value of yes
sells built In shipyards of the great
lakes during the last year is ST., $780,
600. Nearly all of these vessels are
steel freight steamers of $50 to 500
feet in length and of 1000 to 5000
net tons capacity, equipped with
quadruple expansion engines of 1,So0
to 1000 horse power. and in most
cases with water tube boilers. The
year has, of course, been one of the
most prosperous in the history of lake
ship building on account of the boom
in iron and steel lines. There are
still a large number of ships under
construction In the lake yards, some
Of them not to come out until the
spring of 1901, and there is every rea-
son to expect, IN view of the profits
assured to ship owners by reason Of
contracts made last fall. a renewal
of orders that viii give the yards
nearly as much work for another win
ter as they have had in the last wear
If the number of new ships ordered
for lake trade should be limited the
difference viii probably be made up
In steel freight steamers of about
1000 tons capacity, TO be built for
both the lake and Atlantic service
vessels suited to passage through the
Canadian canals from the lakes TO the
seaboard- The canal type of steamer
is about 255 feet over all, ~ feet beam
and 20 feet nodded depth About a
dozen such vessels are now in commits
sion on the lakes and they might be
sent on to the seaboard for coast
service at any time The few that
have gone to the Atlantic have proved
so successful In the trade to Porto
Rico and down the United States
coast that 1t is proposed to equip four
others, now under construction at the
works of the American Shipbuilding
company, for all kinds of service on
salt water as web as on the lakes
Companies are forming for the con-
struction and operation of a very
large feet of steamers of this kind
and it is expected that the lake build
ers viii profit largely"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31

ing place. For few moments she
stood by the door, looking anxiously
out. Kirtof gave an echoing bark of
welcome, and Percy, catching sight of
the wellHoved form, was with her be-
fore the sound had died away.
Love" she said, you are here in
charge OF a dangerous animal on its
way TO the zoo, or TO private collec-
ton is more truthful; stand by the
door, guard il, as Horatius did the
bridge, or we shall never see Scotland
IN company"
Percy. his senses quickened By dan
ger, unhung heavy chain which oe-
cupied hook above the brake handle,
and, swinging it ostentatiously, re-
manned by the door until the train was
on the point Of starting
Guard said Richard, what can /
do with my Cog? Is that the owner
of the animal standing there
Yes, sir; going through he Is, TAX
ing II TO London"
We'll you must take my dog"
Sorry. sir, I'm afraid can't"
But / insist / cannot leave him
here"
Have you ticket for the Cog, sir %
~No.- said Sir Richard, tuning; 81
had 10 time"
Better get one here. sir" said the
guard. as. touching his cap, respect
fully. he whistled. waved. and stepped
neatly on the moving train
Sir Richards state of mind was ad-
ver1iseG by so furious countenanee
that the guard was startled and
alarmed to hear behind him a sound
like a short. soft hiss He was not
Quick enough to see how it was pro-
euced, for when he turned his lady pas
senger was looking out at the opposite
window, and the young man was hang
ing up the chain
As the van passed Kirtof. tied TO his
post. a small lace handkerchief dut-
tered TO his feet
Where on earth. began Sir Rich
ard. as he reached the dog; for he had
not seen it fall, but recognized his
daughters property, and picked it up
-Confoundedly careless of mel Must
have had IL in mine" he added, as he
turned to find the station master, com
plain of the guard, take dog ticket.
and ascertain how long he had to wait
for the next train
Within an hour telegram was hand
ed 10 him, as he paced the platform.
chewing the stump of q cigar impa-
tiently.
I dropped my handkerchief at We'll
bF. dad. as a flag of truce, on my way
northward for engineer reinforce
mentx-
Sir Richard bit his cigar stump in
two; but he honored the flag, and q
month later returned it, as a toksn OF
forgfseness.-Ladies Journal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31
SANG TO THE SOLDIERS.
Death of the Veteran BaIladist. %Fa
ther- Locke. i'm Makka-
chusettS.

E1bridge W. (-.Fatber Locke. one
of the best-khowR men IN veteran cir
cles IN this state, died at his home in
Chelsea recently, says the Boston Jour.
nal Father Locke became well known
during the civil war as a singer OF
army ballads, and since the close Oh
the war he appeared in nearly every
public school In the state, singing his
songs.
Early in the COS Father Locke wrote
song emitted The Ship of State.
This song he sang for the first time il
Faneuil hall at the ratification of the
nomina ton Of Lincoln The song
pleased the large audience to such an
extent that Cows. Banks and Andrews
suggested that he go TO Springfield
Ill, and sing the song 10 Mr. Lincoln
He went there and Mr.. Lincoln was
greatly pleased with Father Locke's
effort.
In 1862 Father Locke went TO Wash.
ington. where he was received bv the
president, and spent some time sing.
ing his songs TO him He suggested
to Father Locke that he might &C
among the boys" cheering them with
his ballads. The suggestion was read
lily accepted by the singer, and he spent
the following three years with the diff
ferent armies. relating his stories and
singing his ballads
After the close of the war Father
Locke wrote many songs, the most
popular of which was Our Free Amer.
ica," written In 1885 This song had
a large sale and is IN use In nearly all
the schools in the state as patriotic
air. Father Locke was 80 years cd
He was born in New Hampshire.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31
Cause for ThankfuInesa.

A brief note from BIlviIle district reads:
AOur son John has come home from the
Phillstines On furlough and one leg The
latter means pension for life-thank the
Lord. Atlanta Constitution.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31
A Gentle slap

81 had a very successful day shopping"
said Mrs. Woody, boastfully. 4 managed
to secure very costly and elegant vaws"
Indeed replied Mrs Pepprey, who be-
you'll keep it in a glass caws. -Phladelphia
Press
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31

The above
of
Orr
1t with satisfaction that find able
troubled
and seemed more than she could The dropping in her night
refreshing
and from the remedies used IN vain we had reason
benefit and condey look fer complete and entire High
e
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-31
OLD SORES CURED

Aliens Clcerne Saive Chruzie Ucerx Ueerz
scrsuls1s Ucc varicese Uleer indsient Uee AerrniA
Ulcers white swene kik Leg Kezema- Salt Rheun
sorx- all odd Positively AiurH- hsw lnng
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-03
BATTLESHIP ALABAMA.
Her Trial Trip Before the
First of August.

Philadelphia, June 3O.-Work on the
construction of the sheathed cruiser
Denver has been begun. Ninety per
cent. of the material to be used in
the cruiser is already in the yard.
The six cruisers of the Denver class
will be II knot boats, and her chief
popularity is that they will be
sheathed with yellow pine and cop
pered. The advantage of this con-
struction is that the vessels will not
have to be locked so often.
The battleship Alabama, approach
ing completion in the Cramps yard,
will not be ready to start on her trial
trip before August /. All of her ar
NOR is now in the yard. The large
guns are still to De put in place, and
until this is done the turret tops can
not be completed. Officers who will
be assigned to the Alabama are anx-
ious to have her completed, in view
of the possibility of stirring times
ahead in China.