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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
FIRST PATENT IN AMERICA.
Was Granted in I64s by the General
 Court of Massachusetts.

court of Massachusetts.
 the Boston Transcript: To the gs. Il court of Massachusetts belongs the n5aor of granting the first Amer ican patent; this was in 1648, and was then designated as monopoly. It was confined to the region controlled by Massachusetts, and the one issue ap- parently included all the inventions of the inventor connected with engines that depended upon water for their mo- tive power. The limit of the monopoly was fourteen years, and the court not only retained power to forbid exporta- ton, but to prevent exorbitant charges upon the public for their use. The patent was issued in this form: "Jenkes Monopolye.-At general courte at Boston the 9th of the 3th Mo 1648. The cor't consid'inge ye ne- cessity of raising such manufactures of engins of nils to go by water foI speedy dispatch of much worke with few hands. and being sufficiently in- formed of ye ability of ye petition te D forme such workes grant his petl. tion (yet no Othr p sen shAll set up ol use any such new invention. or trade for fourteen yeares without ye licenee of him the said Joseph Jenkes) so far1 as concernes any such new invention & so it shall be always in ye poWr oi this cote to restrain ye eyportation ei such manufactures & ye prizes of then to moderation if occasion so require. This inventor, Joseph Jenkes, ol Jenks, as it would now be spelled came from Hammersmith, England settled down in Lynn in 1914, and died in 1682-S3, aged 81. He was black smith and machfnist, made the dies for the coining of the "pine-tree' money and built the first fire engine in this altogether man oi great inventive genius and the ances- tor of large number Of descendants One Of his sons removed to Rhode Is. land. 8lsere he built several mills.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08

Bright's Disease is more dre aded by physicians than any of the seri- ous disorders with which they have to deal, because of it's insidious and malignant character. If prompt action were taken when headaches, urinary disorders, digestive trouh- les first appear much suffering and sorrow would be aVerted. Priekly Ash Bitters will quickly stop the spread of the disease, quiet the in fiammation, heal the kidneys and bladder, strengthen and regulate the liver and drive poisons and i'm. purities out of the system by cleans ing the bowels. Sold by Walker Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
A CHINAMAN'S OATH.
The Celestial Was Particular and Caused
 the Court Lots of Trouble.


 The various forms of oath-making, even in this country, are of consider able interest. It would not, however, be easy to find an 9tance in which anything like so medium of attestat:on was ed as a guil- lotned black cock 2. But 10 less an extraordinary medium than that was what the police of a country district in New South Wales had to provide the other day for fnical Chinaman, who declined to swear on anything else Headless fowls were brought. but in vain, and as the matter was impor- tant, even B black swan, luxury surely for Chinese witness, was sug. gested, only to be immediately refused After some time had elapsed, and when the representatives of the law seemed quite at their wits end, dead cockatoo of the required hue was strangely discovered in a hut of one of the other eelestials, who mulcted the anxious officials in s2.50 for the bird. Then the solemn and peculiar oath was duly administered, on which the diffi- cult witness with bland and childlike expression, declared he knew nothing about the case and sat down smiling!
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
 A Kruger Story.

President Kruger recently refused an interview to a celebrated Englishman, who thereupon sent back word that he must see him; that he was no ordi- nary person; that, in fact, he was a member of the house of lords. The servant went away and returned with the message: "The president says he cannot see you. and adds that he is a cattle herder."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08

The features In tbe hearing in the bribery charges against Senator Clark were the efforts of his counsel to show a conspiracy and the at tempts of several witnesses to con. meet the Daily crowd with improper dealings. The intercepted letter was introduced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08

In the house the general debate on the diplomatic and consular bill closed. Representatives Williams, of MississippI. and Cochran, of Mis- souri, scored the Philippines policy of the administration.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
TEIECRAPHlc BRIEFS
IUMORs, boils. pimples and all TT eruptions are alat.e alat.e :to impure blood, and by purifying the blood with Hoods Sarsaparilia they are CURED.

A Chicago engineer in Washington said that the canal has lowered the Chicago river so that large vessels cannot get in and out, and the tun- nels under the stream will have to be abandoned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08

The man who was "born tired ]" should use Prickly Ash Bitters. It makes work Il necessity to give vent toathe energy and exhubera nee of spirits generated by functional activity in the system. Sold by Walker Drug Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
e A = TT o 7r Bears the 1 ll8 kll YOU faY6 hlhays b0ug1t Signature sf &XZzzz1

Official dispatches report that the situation in Honolulu is very seri- ons. owing to the progress of the bnboLic plague. Quarantines have been established and houses In in- feeted districts burned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08

The senate finance committee re- ported an amendment to the gold standard bill which harks back to the international bimetallic dodge. The out and out gold standard men expressed indignation at the back down due to fear of the silver issue nt the coming elections.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
Achlng Bones.

For driving out dull bilious Feeling strengthening the appetite and in creasing the capacity of the body for work Prickly Ash Bitter is u gol den remedy. Sold by Walker Drug Co
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08

The administration is proceeding to take over the government of all coIquerrd territory, and make im- peralism condition instead of a policy,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
C A g T o 7 IA. Bears the S The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature sf &zNzzlzzm

Representatives of religious and reform organizations were heard by the house committee in judiciary in argument for u constitutional amendment to prohibit polygemy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08

The opposition to the new cana' treaty with England developed, as several Senators and Representatives disapprove the eneutrnlity guarantee. Others expressed approval. sayin the navy cou'd take care of the Pacific coast without fortified channel.s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
The Coming on,tea States Census.


 It is not anticipated that the coming census will show more than 20 per cent increase in the population of the United States for the decade. Immi- grafton has been small compared with the previous ten years. and the birth rate Is declining. The increase from 1870 to 1880 was over 30 per cent. Im- migration during the first half of the next decade was enormous, and yet ths Porter census for 1890 showed an in- crease in the ten years of only 24.s per cent. H. T. Newcomb. statistician of the agricultural department, estimates for next year population of "A .4S0, 900. which would be an increase over 1890 of less than 19 per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-08
Got Her Doh.

4 little English girl dropped her doh in very deep hole not long ago and wrote to Queen Victoria that she thought it had dropped through the earth. and, as she had heard the other side belonged to the queen, she wished the queen would order 1t sent back
 She did not get her own doll back. but she got another one. a great deal dner
People's voice., 1900-11-22
NEW YORK STATE BUILDING.

on arrival In the city was to be driven
to the grounds of the Exposition. The
remark quoted above was addressed to
Chairman John n. Scatcherd of the
executive committee of the Exposition,
who had told Senator Depew of the
progress made in the building Of the
Exposition when they had met in Eu-
rope last summer. Mr.. Scatcherd had
dwelt long and eloquently upon the
success which had attended the organi-
zation and construction Of the Exposi-
ton, and "Our Chauncey's" expecta-
tiOns were high. Nevertheless antici-
pations are not equal to realization.
Looking upon the scene before him
from the sight Of the grand Trlumphal
Bridge, he saw to his right the stately
proportions Of the United States Gov
ernment buildings, to the left, across
the spacious Esplanade, the charming
architectural effects of the Graphic
Arts, Horticultural and Mines build
ings, while the vast Machinery and
Transportation building, now almost
complete, was seen in the background
to the left Opposite 1t, across the
Court Of Fountains, was the Manufac-
lures and Liberal Arts building, and
the Electric Tower could be seen ris-
Ing skyward In the distance at the far
end Of the vast court, with the towers
and minarets Of other buildings out.
lined against the horizon. AS Mr.. De-
pew took In this impressive scene the
exclamation burst from his lips that
the half had not been told.
Later in the day the popular orator
addressed an audience which filled to
overfowing Buffalo's great Convention
hall. In the opening lines of his speech
the speaker declared: "Six weeks ago
| was at the Universal Exposition at
Paris. Today went through the
grounds where your Pan-American Ex-
position Is to be held. | felt that Buff
falo is going to do at least twice as
well as Paris"
People's voice., 1900-11-22
INDORSED BY DEPEW.
SAYS The "PAN-AM." WILL SURPASS
THE PARIS FAIR.

Tells Chairman J. n. scatcheFd the
Raif Has Not Been Told Of the
Grandeur and Beauty of tho Expo
sition at Buffalo.
"Scatcherd, you did rot praise it half
enough"
So spoke the distinguished statesman
and famous after dinner orator, Sen
ator Chauncey VI. Depew, as he stood
In the center Of the grounds of the
Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
and gazed upon the beautiful struc-
lures surrounding him on every side
and low approaching completion.
Senator Depew had come to Buffalo
to deliver an address. His first desire
People's voice., 1900-11-22
Wiscopsin,s Building.

Commissioners from Wisconsin. who
have charge of the exhibits from that
state at the Pan-American Exposition,
have selected a site for the State build
ing. About 20 acres have been set apart
on the eastern side of the Exposition
grounds for state and foreign build
ings. The site chosen for the Wiscon-
sin building is nearly opposite the large
buildings of the National governments
just south of one of the mirror lakes
and south of the Ohio building. 1t will
overlook the ESplanade, with its won
derful fountains and gardens. and a
number of the large buildings will be
In full view. The Wisconsin commits
sion are Willard A. Van Brunt and
George B. Burrows Of Madison, B. E.
Edwards Of Lacrosse, Charles Reyn-
olds Of Sturgeon Bay and George Fl.
Yule Of Kenosha. Wisconsin will spend
S25,0O0 on her building and exhibits at
Buffalo.
People's voice., 1900-11-22
brief, as he fell with bullet through
his head frOm Deputy Warden

brief, as be fell with bullet through
his head frOm Deputy Warden
ThOmpsOn's reyUiver b:IUre he could
ganncIver. The cOuylcts. sam Smlth,
under death sentence, Z. 3. Estell
and Ben CravenS, during odd mo-
ments 10 the coal niue had fashioned
dummy" revolver out Of wood,
covering the same with tlnfOil. This
afternoon the guard at the 0ULlOm If
The pit suddenly found himself look
ing into the muZze OF what he
thought was a 32-cdlibre revolver. AT
the same time he was commanded
Hands up The guard was Compel
led 10 give The Signll 70 lift up,h
and on reaching the top the Quartette
passed the top guard unchalleuged.
the one accompanying the cUnvlcts
being afraid to give the alarm. Get.
ting outside the enclosure Guard
Hewttt was OverpOwerpd and his
Winchester and ammunition taken
from him After passing another
post, occupied by Guard Murray, the
convicts broke and ran. Guard Swarlz
seized Murray's gun and began firing,
the fire being returned with such
effect that SwartZ was severely
wounded. Deputy Warden Thomp-
son was attracted by the shooting and
drew his revolver and FREQ, shooting
Smith in the head, his wound being
mortal. A general IuSllade wds open
cd Wien another convict was seen 10
J, hI' his body was drawn to cover
his cnmrade, who is intrencheG in
'"vine The place il surrounded,
b owing the misty night nOthing
her than exchange Of shots may be
Gone before morning.
Late reports from Lansing state
thr I Two prlSOnsTS are surrounded 10
lhicket three miles west If the
PRISON. A fusilade is being carried on
between The officers and the C cjnvlcis.
One convict Was shot about 10 o'C Ock
and his companion dragged him To a
place Of shelter. No one has been nit
among The posse.
Smith was 4 son-in-!aw Of Tom
Hicks Wright Of Wellington. A SUIT
for divorce was filed In the district
court OF this county few days ago by
his wife, MOllie Smith. He was sent
to the penltentiary under a death
sentence from Butler county two
years ago for killing man in train
robbery at Andover, a small town east
OF Wichita. Smiths home until he
began his wild reer was 10 Walton
township, this county. He was sent
to the penitentiary from this cOuuty
ABOUT three years ego, but escaped
with half breed Indian named Tom
Wind, and was captured after the
AndOver robbery. He was one OF the
most desperate characters In the
state.
sheriff Shaver telegraphed to the
warden this morning to verify The
report that Sam Smith, the Sumner
county desperado, was one Of the es-
capped convicts and to learn II Smith
had been killed. The warden replied
that Smith was one OF the men, and
that he had little chance to ever try
again. The Topeka Capital this
morning says that Smith is In the
prison hospital with bullet hole
through his head, from temple to
temple. He will die, il not already
dead
People's voice., 1900-11-22
A Domestic Science Meeting.

The PnarOS clu0 held uumestic
science meeting at the home Of Mrs.
l.. j. Fren;h on South Washington
avenue yesterday atJeruJJn. Tur'
Cary circle were their guests. III,
handsome double parlUrs OF the
French home we're decorated with
festoOns OF blue aud white flowers.
The cOlOrs Of the Cary circle, and
purple and gold fllwers, the colors OF
the PharOs club. Tue Pbaros club
occupied one parlor and the Cary
circle another. The meeting wss a
diversion from the regular work Of
the club, its object bring to demon
strate new KIND OF pie, The de-
m0HstraliOn came at the conclusion
OF an interesting and we'll rendered
program. A Miss Stoner, from Man.
haitian, read paper on domestic
science, which was principally an ar
gument in favor OF teaching cooking
in the public schools. The real event
OF the day was the demt nstration by
Mrs. A. f. Cobean. She prepared a
1g pie under the eyes o: the club
members and their guests, which
was served by Miss Alta Carnes
and Miss Lena CObean. At its
Inclusion, recipes written 90
cards and tied with purple and
gold ribbons were distributed as
souvenirs. Here is the recipes: One
half pound of figs, l cup O: sugar, /
pint OF whipped cream and six shred
ded wheat biscuit. Boil figs six hours.
Put mashed figs on biscuits, dip
biscuits whole into the syrup and pul
on whipped cream. Serve. This IS p
new dish, aud the demonstration by
Mrs. CO6ean was delightful. The PRO
gram which preceded the demcnitra-
tion, was opened, after an address OF
welcome to the guests by President
Mrs. W. E. Wood, with a piano duet
bV Mrs. Maddy and Mrs. Emerson.
Mrs, Waynick followed with a paper
On "The Food OF the Anglo oSaxOns. {"
Mrs Burger read paper on Culinary
Legacies from the Indians" Mrs.
Taylor gave a piano solo. and the
Pharos trio, composed of Mrs. Stauf-
fer, Mrs. Maddy and Mrs. Taylor, fol-
owed with a vocal selection, With
Mrs. Collins as accompanist on the
piano. Mrs. W. r, Spickuall gave a
selection from Ben Hur. The, pro-
gram was quite interesting, and each
number was we'll received. Mrs.
Cobean was assisted In her demon.
strations by Mrs. Maxey and Mrs.
French. The guests were: Mes
danes Herrick, Hitchcock, Bear,
Hunter, Garland, Ready, Martin,
Saylor, Burnette, Murray, Butcher.
Engle, Charles Hunter and Massey:
Jennie Townsend, Edna Hunter, Ger
tie Hitchcock, Cora, Newbold and
Hattie Saxton Of Cleveland, o., aunt
! Of Mrs. G. E. Hitchcock.
People's voice., 1900-11-22
Latin-American and Pan-American

Lntin-Amerlcan md Pan-Americnn.
The press of the various countries Of
Latin-America show a cordial interest
In the Pan-American Exposition. 1t is
recognized that their cooperation is es-
sential to the end that the Exposition
may adequately represent the progress
Of all the states and countries of this
hemisphere. AS rule the editors Of
newspapers and other publications in
the countries to the south of the United
States display very favorable atti-
tude toward the enterprise. B. B. Lo-
PEI, editor and proprietor of La Core
spondencia de Porto Rico, has become
so enthusiastic over the Exposition
that he writes to the Press Department
that he Is about to come to Buffalo to
see for himself the progress made in
the development Of the Exposition. He
will be accompanied by his family.
Many other editors Of the Latin-Amsrl.
can press have also announced their In.
tention to attend the Exposition, and
Inquiries are pouring in from these
countries regarding steamboat and rail.
road routes Many editors and corre-
spOndents from Central and South
American countries have already Wis
tied the Exposition grounds.
People's voice., 1900-11-22
A &c. 600 A. O. o. w. Building.

The Ancient Order Of United Work
men are planning elaborately to well
come the members of the order to Buff
falo next year. The Supreme Lodge
has appropriated $1,000 and the State
Lodge $1,000 more to be used for the
erection and furnishing Of fine head
quarters building at the Pan-American
Exposition. The Supreme Lodge will
meet in Buffalo next year. The build
ing is a handsome pavilion, with rooms
for rest, and the upper floor great
balcony. with easy chairs, for all MEM
bers Of the order who attend the Ex-
position.
People's voice., 1900-11-22
An Important Diff .rence.

10 make it apparent to thousands
who think themselves ill, that they
are not afflicted with any disease, bur
that the system simply needs cleans
ing, is to bring comfort home to their
hearts, as costiye condition is easily
cured by using Syrup of Figs Manu-
factured by the California Syrup OF
Figs Co. only, and sold by all drug
gists.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

A new remedy for biliousness is
now on sale at all drug stores 1t is
called Chamberlain's stomach and
Liver Tablets 1t gives quick relief
and will prevent the attack if given
as soon as the first indication of the
disease appears Price, 25 cents per
box. Samples free.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

81 have used Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
find it to be great medicine" +" says
Mr.. E. 5. Phipps, of Poteau, Ark. ''It
cured me of bloody fux. cannot
speak too highly of it." This remedy
always wins the good opinion, if not
praise, of those who use it The
quick cures which it effects even in
the most severe cases make it a favor
ite everywhere. For sale by all drug
giStS,
People's voice., 1900-11-22

Thos. A. Matthews, formerly pro-
prietor Of Matthews restaurant, has
sued the Luening Mercantile Co. for
$500 damages, growing out OF an al
tarhment on his stock OF goods last t
September 10 secure debt of about
nine dollars,
People's voice., 1900-11-22

The tracklayers flushed laying the
FIVE lilies of new 81 pound steel rails
on the Hurnewell branch sputh Of
Wellington this forenoon. No more
Of the heavy rails will be laid on the
Hunnewell branch until spring, at
which time they will be laid on into
HuDnewell.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

When you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take dose OF Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
They will cleanse your stomach, tone
up your liver and regulate your bow
els making you feel like a new man.
For sale By all druggists
People's voice., 1900-11-22

The little five year old son Of John
Penny baker Of ArgOnia, swallowed a
small tin whistle one day last weef, 4,
put aside from the scare Occasioueu
by the mishap the little fellow has
not as yet suffered any inconvience
from H.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

The Southwestern Teachers asst =
citation will hold their annual meet
Ing In Wellington On November 30
and December l, About 200 teachers
are expected TO be present, represent
iug eleven counties.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

Wellington's first brick sidewalks
were laid rounded, with the center
several inches higher than the sides.
Someone started this fool idea, and
Others followed IL. Four foot walks
huilt 10 this manner are an abomina-
tiou. Compare the rounded walks
with the fat ones, recently construc-
ted.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

j. l.. Kl>e has received word that
his mother was thought To he dying
at Anderson, lad, several days ago,
is great deal better. No hopes ATE
entertained for her ultimate recovery,
hnMeNPr
People's voice., 1900-11-22
Sam Smith Tries 10 Escape.

Sam Smith, the Sumner county des-
perado, is done for. A press dispatch
from Leavenworth Friday night says:
One Of the most daring and success
ful escapes on record was made by
three cOnvictS at the state peniten-
tiary at Lansing this afternoon. The
dash for liberty, fer one at least, was
People's voice., 1900-11-22

The cOp0itlcn uf wheat in western
Kansas Is tue b sJ Ia years. The re-
cent freeze stopped the rapid growth,
aud saved IL, for the first time.
The acreage is much larger than ever
hrfnre-
People's voice., 1900-11-22

Herbine sweetens the breath, bright.
ems the eyes and clears the complexion
without the slightest i'll effects what
ever, and ensures the natural bloom
of health. Price, so cents. A. NJ.
Stanley
People's voice., 1900-11-22

Washington I. Smith has sold so
acres Of land in Falls township to W.
W. Scatter for 81 400. Eugene Droz
has sold residence in South Haven
j. e. Peckham for $500. IA. {.
Rowe has sold ID w. B. Liudley one
lot 10 Northwest addition TO yelling
ton for 500.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

The l.O.O.F. Eucampment Friday
night elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: J. Il. Hutchinson,
C.P; W. Fl. Stafftlb ,ch, HIP; Adam
SLultz, S. W.; Gen. H. Grouse, J.W.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets cure biliousnesS, constipation
aud headache. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. For sale by all
druggists.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

Civil EGgn :tr S&iuuer oi Cnanu,e,
is in Wellington today surveying fol
a new bridge on The IIunnewell
branch in the yards here N take the
Dlace Of the IIeseu. M. I.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

The pension Uf VIM. H. Cochran of
wellington has been Increased to IS
PER month. The pension Of Dan'l
Harrison OF ArgOnia, has been renew
ed and increased IL $l4 per month.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

o, beauty! what powerful weapon
thou art. The bravest men fall at thy
feet. No wonder women take Rocky
Mountain Tea, to prolong that joyous
smell
People's voice., 1900-11-22

If your children are fretful, peevish
and cross, mother the same, ditto the
boss, it would seem proper to give 'em
al. Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

A tn' hricS crus>iug ~ been pui
III ou West iisrvey avenue, lttm J"..u
j Stewars'- ,rn,f tie Hama waiG
Schupl building corner.
People's voice., 1900-11-22
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove S
lasteless Chill Tonic, 1t is simply
iron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure-Eo pay. Price see.
People's voice., 1900-11-22

Mrs. O. A. G imh-iii Srnt,. her hn.-
bqDu this mUiLlnS thdl tie stTeeis D.
Ka sas City were 50 shcE with sleet
tnst size clu'da'i 90 fowa tnSn Eli
o.v
People's voice., 1900-11-22

Carneg'e -Iuck Is 500 abovr "af.
whicn would make the to's' raii Z =
izI'i0u OT TIE company S4vS u D COG.
Carnegie owes 53 per crul rf The
stlcE,
People's voice., 1900-11-22
Jas, Elsea, partner Jf j. NJ. ThralIs
in the liarp'r county radcr, WAS in
Wei irgt,n FRIDAY and ut night.

Thrre Is Il new can ildlte In the
field f'r the WelIinGtor poslmasleI-
ship, t. succeed Postmaster FergG>rn.