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The Press., 1900-12-13
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A boy of about IA. with well worn clothes and a face in which timidity and determination struggled for the mastery. entered the office of ship ping house on Front street one day last week. approached the desk of him whose appearance spoke the control of the establishment and. catching his eye. said:
 Do you want a boss. mister?'
 What exclaimed the proprietor. surprised out of his self control
 II want to know if you want a boss. sir"
 II don't understand you. What do you mean?"
 Well. sir. I've been looking for something to do for three weeks now, and nobody wants a boy. so today l thought I'd see if somebody didn't want boss. I'd like to be boss"
 Well. well! That's not bad. Are you willing to work up to the job? If took me 9 years to get it.
 "'Deed 1 am. sir. if you'Il give me the chance"
 Today an earnest boy in jumper and overalls is struggling with bundles and packing cases in the shipping room of the concern He intends to be boss of the establishment before his side whiskers. which have not yet sprout ed. are as gray as those of the present incumbent.
 And the chances. with his energy and will are in his favor New York Times
The Press., 1900-12-13
The Gold Brick SvvtDdle,

"The gold brick swindle." said business man quoted in the New Or leans Times Democrat. "iS one of the most plausible propositions ever ad- vanced and has landed some of the cleverest business men in the country. A number of years ago it used to be a common thing for banks in the west to buy gold bricks-I mean real ones and frequently there were the best of reasons for keeping the transaction quiet.
 Tt often happened that the owner of some partly developed mine would make an unexpected strike and wish to buy the adjacent property. Natu- rally he would want to hold back the news of his discovery until he secured the land and if he had any bullion to dispose of would make the sale as quietly as possible. The banks be- came accustomed to deals of that kind and were consequently pretty easy prey for the gold brick swindler who turned up with a precisely similar sto- ry.
 "l don't believe l exaggerate when 1 say that fully one-third of all the bank ing houses in the western mineral belt were at some time victimized by this game"
The Press., 1900-12-13
A Dogfght I'm Church.

The Westminster Budget says that it was once usual for highland shepherds to take their dogs to church and leave them outside the pews. Two shep- herds at enmity sat on opposite sides of the aisle one Sunday. Soon after the sermon began the dogs. one collie and the other not, seemed to enter into their masters quarrel One tender of the flock and then the other egged on his animal. and each faithful dog obey ed his master. The people at last cran- ed their necks over the pews. and when the dogs actually fought not few of the congregation were standing up.
 The minister's patience was ultimate ly exhausted. and so he called to his hearers" and said. "Ah, weel. my britherin. see ye are more interested in the dogtight than in my sermon, and so I'll close the buike-and I'll bet half a crown on the collier
The Press., 1900-12-13
She Was "FOunded.O

Netta was little girl who lived in a founding asylum, a place where home less children without relatives are cared for.
 A visitor who often came to the foundling had taken great fancy to Netta, 1t was the birthday of Muriel, the lady's little girl, and permission was asked for Netta to take tea with Muriel.
 AS it was Muriel's birthday Netta wished to be very nice to her. At the same time Netta felt she had an ad- vantage over Muriel. for it was not every one who lived in founding hos pital.
 You were born. MurielY' she asked.
 Muriel nodded and smiled
 Up went Netta's head little higher. Tt is so common to be born." she said. "1 was founded"'- '-Exchange.
The Press., 1900-12-13
What the Barber Said.

ITO shave man at home." said a barber, II charge a quarter. but to shave dead man half dollar is the price. About a tenth of my private customers are women.
 Il shave at their houses six or seven women every day. l don't know why 1t is some women have boards. It is very distressing to them, and they shave close and often It is their only remedy. The electric needle is no good for them. you see. because their boards are so thick that it would take a life time for the operator to go over their faces and pluck each hair out sepa- rately. as must be done in the electric al depilitating system.
 "Beards only grow on old women. They are one of the feminine disfgure- ments of age It is the same trouble. l suppose, as that which affects old men, Old men. you know. have thick growths of hair in their nostrils and ears that must be cut out weekly, and their eyebrows if not regularly trim med would grow to two or three inch s."-Philadelphia Record.
The Press., 1900-12-13
How Li "WOrk ed' Two Machinea

With seeming innocence that would have done justice to An Sin. the Hea- then Chinee. Ii Hung Chang appeared to display the greatest interest in the sewing machines at an exhibition in Edinburgh he visited when in Great Britain several years ago.
 His eXcellency's first question was how long it would take for the sewing machine at which he had sat down to do a certain distance-seemingly con- fusing the mechanical stitcher with a lady's safety at the next stand.
 Without waiting for any reply to his query OF further ceremony Iii started sewing little seam. Nor did he do it badly. fact which made him seem de- lighted as a child. For some time the viceroy continued his hemming and though got away at length by his at tendants, immediately sat down at the next machine and insisted on work ing it.
 What is the price?" asked Ii at length.
 Your excellency shall have it as a gift" was the reply of the exhibitors
 Then don't want it in that case" observed the simple and bland Li. be cause l require two. one for myself and the other for the empress" And he had them.
The Press., 1900-12-13

Help Is needed at once when persons life Is in danger. A neglected cough or cold may soon become serious and should be stopped at once. One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures coughs and colds and the worst cases of croup, bronchitis, grippe and other throat and lung troubles. w.. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-13
A Village of Lunatics.

Laos, in Cochin China. is. according to Dr. Lefevre. village of out and out fools or lunatics A common form of mania with them is to believe they have a buffalo in the stomach Hope less cases of this delusion. or 'pipop." as they are called. are thrown into the water and if they save themselves are accounted free from the possession.
The Press., 1900-12-13
Genetus the Actor,

Some English. investigator has dis covered that actors have patron saint who was an actor in the days of bio. cletian and won his place by proclaim ing before heather audience his be- lief in Christianity. He was put to death and for many years afterward was considered by Christian actors as their patron saint His name was GenetuS
The Press., 1900-12-13
The Picture and the rrMme.

A well known artist used to tell a good story concerning his first acade- my picture. He was favored by many visitors to see it, his frame maker among the number. This good fellow took his stand before the work and seemed buried in profound admiration.
 Well" said the painter, what do you think of it. JohnP'
 Think of it, sir? Why, it's perfect You won't see one better, know. MT. - has got one just like it."
 "What!' said the amazed artist. "A picture just like thatY
 "Oh." replied the frame maker, 'I wasn't talking about pictures. was speaking of the frame. You may be- lieve me, sir, it's the frames as gets 'em in, and that is just beauty"
The Press., 1900-12-13
Had 1t Lowered.

Sir Augustus Harris once settled the pitch question in his own offhand fash ion. A famous prima donna of his op. era company came to him complaining that the piano used for vocal rehears- als was too high and asking that it might be lowered.
 Certainly" replied Druriolanus, with a bow Here. Forsyth. have a couple of inches sawed off the legs of this piano."
The Press., 1900-12-13
Saw Death Near.

"It often made my heart ache," writes L. c. Overstreet, of Elgin, Tenn, "to hear my wife cough, until it seemed her weak and sore lungs would collapse. Good doctors said she was so far gone with Consumption that no medicine or earthly help could save her, but friend recommended Dr. Kings New Discovery, and persistent use of this excellent medi- cine saved her life." It's absolutely guar anteed for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma. and all Throat and Lung dis eases. soc and $1.OO.
 Trial bottles free at A. c. Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press., 1900-12-13
The Ladlea' Gallery.

1t is not perhaps generally known that an order for the withdrawal of strangers from the English house of commons does not extend to the. ladies' gallery, which is not supposed to be fore only be informed of the subject of debate and left to withdraw or not at their own discretion.
The Press., 1900-12-13

When the stomach is tired out it must have a rest, but we can't live without food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure "dIgests what you eat, so that you can eat all the good food you want while it is restoring the digestive organs to health. It is the only preparation that digests all kind of food. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-13
Wherein They Were Alike

country minister who. though a poor man. was notoriously defective and hesitating in his style of delivery in the pulpit was sitting having a cup of .tea with. one of the old spinsters connected with his congregation when he observed that the spout of the tea pot was either choked or too narrow. . Your teapot, Miss Kennedy" he re- marked .'diSna diSna rim we@l."
 "Ay. jiS, like yoHrSel. Mir RrOon." retor1pd the nttt!"d lady Tt has an unt.O nllir de livery
The Press., 1900-12-13

To accommodate those who are partial to the use of atomizers in applying liquids into the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles, the rroprietors prepare Elv's Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the spraying is 75 cents. Druggists or by mail. The liquid embodies the medici- nal properties of the solid preparation. Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by the membrane and does not dry up the secre- tions, but changes them to a natural and healthy character. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren street. New York. IS
The Press., 1900-12-13
'old by A. C. Eaton, Druggist

And now the curtew tiends are after the poor dogs in Richmond, Va, and want them, with the children, in their homes at nine P. m., so their bowling won't distu the citizens.
The Press., 1900-12-13
Says He Was Tortured

'I suffered such pains from corns I could hardly walk" writes H. Robinson, Hillsborough, Ills, but Bucklin's Arni- ca Salve completely cured them" Acts like magic on sprains. bruises, cuts, sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed. 25 cents.
 Sold by A. C. Eaton, Druggist
The Press., 1900-12-13

THE BEST PLASTER A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to the affected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame ack or pains in the side or chest, give it a trial and you are certain 10 he more than pleased with the prompt relief which 1t affords. Pain Balm also cures rheuma- tism. One application gives relief.
 For sale by E K. Taft, Stafford Springs |; H. F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr., X Co.,. South Willington.
The Press., 1900-12-13
CRAFTY CUPID.

Cupid told man he shot blinded,
 But I doubt it. 1. He has aimed at far too many i Without ever missing any. Nay; he lied, that boy divine did. He is merely absentminded
 While about it. He once pierced me to the marrow,
 Or his dart did,
 And the maid who walked beside me, Being unhurt, only guyed me, For he used his other arrow On swiftly passing sparrow 1 And departed.
 Frederick Truesdell in Scribner's.
The Press., 1900-12-13
A Kansas women suing for divorce petitioned for custody of the family COW.

Now Is the time when croup and lung troubles prove rapidly fatal. The only harmless remedy that produces immediate results is One Minute Cough Cure. It Is very pleasant to take, and can be relied upon to quickly cure coughs, colds and all lung diseases. It will prevent con- sumption. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-13
A mono tha tans of thnus

Among the tens of thousands who have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and la grippe during the past few years, to our knowledge, not a single case has resulted in pneumonia. Thos. Whitfield & Co.,, 24O Wabash avenue, Chicago, one of the most prominent retail druggists in that city, in speaking of this, says: "We recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe. in many complete recovery. but also counteracts any tendency of la grippe to result in pneumonia.
 For sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs j; H. F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr., < Co.,, South Willington.
The Press., 1900-12-13
ARE YOU GOING SOUTH From the New England States ?
 The Best Route to Travel Is From Boston to Norfolk, Virginia, -. BY THE Merchants & Miners Steamers.

The most elegantly fitted boats, finest state rooms and best meals. The rate in- cluding meals and state rooms is less than you can travel by rail. and you get rid of the dust and changing cars.
 If you want to go South beyond Norfolk to Southern Pines and Pinebluff, the Win ter Health Resorts, or to Vaughan, N. O., the Pennsylvania Colony headquarters, Peachland. N O., the New England Col ony. Statham, Ga., the Ohio Colony and headquarters of the Union Veterans Southern settlement, or to points in FLORIDA, you can connect with the SeaboaId Ali Line. For information as to rates of travel address w. P. TURN FER, General Passenger Agent, Balti- more, Md.
 For information as to farming or min- eral lands, water powers, manufacturing sites or winter resorts, rates of board, rent of cottages, employment for invalid mechanics who need to go South, address JOHN PATRICK, Chief Industrial Ag't, s. A. L., Pinebluff, North Carolina.
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The Press., 1900-12-13
What Shall We Have for Dessert9

This question arises in the family every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, delicious dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No baking Add hot water and set to cool. Flavors :-Lem- on, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your grocers, 10 cents.
The Press., 1900-12-13

and half ago did duty at Blddeford Me-, wedding last week.
The Press., 1900-12-13

The most effective little liver pills made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They never gripe. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-13

To test bank notes wash with sponge, if counterfeit the water mark will disap- pear.
The Press., 1900-12-13

On the last day of the Paris exposition tickets of admission were sold for one cent apiece.
The Press., 1900-12-13
How He Got HI,

Mrs. Askins-What makes MT. Mod dlin so sick?
 Mrs. Moddlin-Oh, he was out last night drinking somebody's health.- Town Topics.
The Press., 1900-12-13
Bulgari produces large quantities of altar of roses which sells at $25 per ounce.

Many persons have had the experience of MT. Peter Sherman of North Strat- ford, N. H., who says, "For years I suf- fered torture from chronic indigestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made we'll man of me-" It digests what you eat. and is 8 certain cure for dyspepsia and every form of stomach trouble. It gives relief at once even in the worst cases, and can't help but do you good. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-13

It Is said that upwards of $5O0,O00 worth of gold is put into the American peoples teeth every year.
The Press., 1900-12-13

Don't use any of the commercials of De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Most of them are worthless or liable to cause injury. The original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Is certain cure for piles, eczema, cuts, scalds, burns, sores and skin diseases. W D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-13
Jell-O. The New Dessert,

pleases all the family. Four 1avors Lemon. Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. At your grocers, 10 cents. Try it to-day.
The Press., 1900-12-13
THIRTY YEARS AGO.

Items of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years ago.l
 Dec 15 1870,
The Press., 1900-12-13

It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry. Ask for Aliens Foot Ease, a powder. It cures Damp feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N Y. a2
The Press., 1900-12-13

Zinc and Grinding make Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand. 2tf
The Press., 1900-12-13

The Sultan will not allow the use of balloons or carrier pigeons in the Turkish army.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-28
Big "Ye in English Writing.

Did it ever occur to you that it might seem very egotistical for you to write of yourself with capital '.I'' instead of using the small and less obtrusive one? The English use Of tue capital T" is one of the oldest features of the language-to a for eigner. If Frenchman writes refer ring to himself he makes "ie' (the French equivalent of "I") with small "j" So with the German, who may use capitals to begin every noun; he always uses the small .1" in writ ing "ich" The Spaniard avoids, as far as practicable, the use of the per- sonal pronoun when writing in the first person, but he always writes t 1yo. taking pains, however. to begin tie =ls2a equivalent of our "vou" Wzi}=. slGal. In English it is sure- Y b.s and little "you," as the old saying aas it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-28
Photographed Up One Flight.

s4.sfThat New York is big city which Hfie stranger seldom learns very well, was quite. foreibly impressed upon a certain we'll known Californian few days ago. He was charging about ia the business district aE1 suddenly re- membered that he wanted to telegraph to friend whose offices are at l95 Broadway. The Californian dashed into the nearest telegraph office, wrote out his dispatch, and covering it with a coin. passed it through the wicket to the receiver. The receiver smiled. What is the matter?" demanded the Californian. Why this is 195 Broad way" said the receiver, "and your man is up just one flight of stairs. There was a confused period that lasted about a second, and when the Califor- nian got his nerve back he calmly said:
 know that. Let it go anyway. I guess can telegraph across this room or this counter if want to and have the money We do that thing out in California every day for joke
 The receiver. may have been bluffed, but as receivers go they are hard to impress,-San Francisco Chronicle. "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-28
CURIOUS SEED LABELS.
Odd Markings on Free Samples from
 Congressmen.

Odd Markings Free Samples from
 Congressman.
 Persons who receive seeds from fbe United States department of agricul- ture through the courtesy of their rep resentative i'll congress find some euri- ons information printed on the pack cts. Thus, cannas, which convey to the ordinary mind an idea of a large leafed plant attractive for grouping III large lawns, are stated on the agri- cultural department packages to be an interesting genus, the under ground stems of which are eaten in Peru" Also, from some unknown species the famous tous-les- -mois, a valuable arrow-root is made The seed, which is said by Lindley to be Hsed as substitute for coffee, is soma- times used as shot" The lonely su- bHHban dweller may find this hint use. t'l1: Tt will keep for thirty years and then vegetate" The old-fashioned marigold is said to have "repute in domestic medicines as cure for measles; used in soups. also to make a kind ot vinegar" The common zin- nias derive their name from '.Profes- $of Finn, German botanist.'' Lark spurs botanical name is .delphinum from dolphin, a dolphin, referring to ,he supposed resemblance in the nec- tary of the plant to the imaginary fig ures of the dolphins." All the papers of seeds sent out by the department bear the request, Please report the result of your trial to this depart nent." These reports must be inter- estings especially those turned in by amateur gardeners.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-28
Singular Condolences.

A double funeral took place at Ben- enden, near Cranbrook, Kent, England, when a well-knoWn hop grower, MT Jesse Kemp, and his wife, who pre- deceased him a short time, were in- serred together in the same grave. A most singular coincidence is that the father and mother Of MT. Kemp also 2led within short time of each other, Tnd were buried in one grave, and the parents of Mrs. Kemp also died within an hour of each other and were inter red in one grave.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-28
Iron Mountain Rates.
Special Excursion to Hot Springs Aug. q

Special Excursion to Hot Springs Aug. 31
 Leave on regular train No 222 al 455 p. m. from Pine Bluff arrive at Hot springs tt:25 D. m.; returning train leaves Hot Springs $50 q. m. Sept ,; round orip s2. This prom ises to be he best excursion that has ever been run to Hot Springs and parties desiring nice pleasant trip should avail themselves Of this.
 Dermott. Ark Aug. 29 to sent. }, District Conference. Return at one-third fare on certificate plan, return limit Sept 6
 Beebe. Ark. Sept. Is to 24, Camp Meeting. Return at one third fare on certificate plan, return limit Sept 2S.
 Biennial Conclaye Knights of Pythias. at Detroit. Michigan, August 27 to Sspt. l, l. NJ. & s. Ky. will sell round trip tickets from this place at S26.05 on August 3, 26 and 27 with return limit not earlier than August 2S nor later than Sept 5th except that tick cts will be limited to Sept. 14 if presented to Joint agent on or before Sept. 1 and upon payment of Joint agency fee 50c.
 Summer Resoris.
 From Pine Bluff to Mt. Nebo and return, S7. 80
 RaSendSn seaaGy springs ana return 4'79 79
 Tickets on sale now and will continue until close of business, Searcy Sept f5i Mt. Nebo Oct. |; Rayenden, Sept. 3A All tickets limit ed for return passage to Oct 31 1900. Parties wishing to spend tn summer in nice, cool, healthy places should try the above.
 c. A. R.. Chicago, III. August 2Tth to Sep temter 1st 1a00. Tbe Iron Mountain Route will sell tickets for the above at one are for the round trip. Dates of ale August 241h to 2ftn inclusive. Limit for return September 1st. except Uy depositing ticket and paying 90 cents joint agency fee, tickets will be ex= tended for return September 30. This is splendid chance for parties wishing q pleasant and ehean trip. The l. NJ. & :, will pnt you in Chicago in less than 24 hours.
 Reunion of Ex-slaves of Southeast rkan. sas. Dumas, Ark. Aug. "A to 26. The Iron Mountain will sell tickets at rate of S1 50 for roand trip on Aug. 24 and 26 with final return limit of Aug. T,
 Texarkana Tri=state Shoot Aug. 27 10 2. Return at onethifd fare on certificate plan. Final limit of certificate, Sept. 1.
 st. Louis Exposition. Round trip rate. Sl4.6t. Tickets on sale Sept 16. Is, 20, 2. 27 Oct, }, 1. 3. II, IS, fs. Ali tickets limited for retura days from date Of sale.
 St. Louis Fair Round trip rate Sl1 6l. Tickets on sale Sept 20 to Oct inclusive. with final return limit Oct, Sth.
 The Iron Mountain will now make rate of S16 e5 to Chicago and return. account Nation- al En ampment q. A. k. Aug. 27 to Sept. i. Don't fail to take advantage of this cheap rate to Chicago.
 The Iron Mountain will sell tickets to Richmond. Va. on Sep 14 and l5 at one fore plus S2 for the round trip with final limit for return Sept. 9. Account sovereign Grand Lodge l. O. o. f,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-28
Miss K1umpke.s Good Fortune.

Current newspaper statements con- corning the will of Rosa Bonheur re- call the fact that the principal legatee was, until the last year of the great artists life, an entire stranger to her. Miss Anna Klumpke, young portrait painter of promise, greatly desired to paint Rosa Bonheur, and wrote, ask ing that privilege. Receiving a favor able reply, she at once started from Boston to Fontainebleau, France, and entered upon her work. The two women found themselves in such close sympathy that Mademoiselle Bonheur asked her visitor to make her home with her, and at her death last year devised almost her entire estate chateau, park, library, paintings and priceless manuseripts-to this young American. The story is a romance in real life. It uaderseores the poets query: Who can answer where any road leads"