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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. Miss Ella Blacklock Barely Saved by Physicians-Swallowed
 Something.

Miss Ella Blacklock, n young lady of about twenty five years. attempted suicide lat Thompson's boarding house in this city Tuesday night. Miss Blacklock is a ht usekeeper at the bording house and very pleas ant young lady. Early Tuesday evening sis ter of Mir. W. D. Wells. both of whom reside at Mrs. Thomp- sons. found Miss Blackleek h her room in an unconscious condition. Physical 1s were summoned and worked with the lady f1r about an hour, finally restoring her to her former self. She would give no rea- son why she attempted to take her life. nor would she tel what she had taken. The physicians attending tlo lady say they found no poison and do not believe she took any. However, the existing symptoms pointed to the fact that she had taken something of s deadly nature. Miss Blaeklock is up and about to- dEV
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REV. 5 A D0N ALOE

Testifies to ihs Good Qualities of Cham
 brrlain's Cough Remedy.
 On the 10th oi Dec ember, 1887, Rev S. A. Donahoe, pastor M. E. Church, south. Pt. Pleasant. W. Va. con tracted q severe cold which was at tended from the beginning by vio- lent coughing. He says After re- sorting to number of so called .snecifies.' usually kept in the house, to no purpose, I purchased boffe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which acted like charm. l most cheerful. ly recommend it to the public. Foi sale nv W. L. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-31

All the recently Il. et,.d conut n cers will be sworn in this afternoon. The only new officials are County Treasurer Jesse II. Core, County Judge $. C. Martin and County ciert E. B. Bloom. Mr. Bloom was ew orr in by the Circuit Clerk this morning All the officers take their respeetixB off es Thursday,
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COUNTY EXHIBIT.
Report of Judges On Display in De- partment F, at the Pine
 Bluff State Fair.

Canned fruit display. first prize, Mrs. Oaks.
 Canned beets, Mrs. Oaks. Preserved pears, prize, Mrs. K. S. Curlie.
 Preserved apples, diploma, Mrs. Buckle.
 Black berry jam. diploma. D. NJ. Newton.
 Canned pears, pf.z', Mrs. [. E. Winfrey.
 Canned peaches, pr ze, Mrs. D. NJ. Newton.
 Canned peafs, diploma. Mrs. Bu.- loct.
 Canned beans, diploma, Mrs. L. F. Wiafrey.
 Butter, prize, Mrs Buff6rd, Butt.r, diploma. drs. |. E. Wifi frey.
 Grape wine. prize. ". r. Simpson. Wild grape wine, diploma, Mrs. l.. E. Nlnfrey.
 Grape brandy, diploma, ". r. Simpson.
 Biackherry wine, prize, Mrs. 0. Alexander
 Black berry cordial, diploma. Mrs E. T. Hoffman. Tomato catsup, diploma, Mrs. E T. Hoffman.
 Sweet pickle, prize. Mrs Currie. Sweet pickle, diplo ma, Mrs. D. NJ. New ton.
 Best display of apples, prize. J. D. Fisl CT.
 Best display of fruit, prize. N. [. Bradford.
 MRs. CuAs. VEIL.
 MRs 0IIIE NEAT
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FRED J JONES RESIGNS
To Get a Better Jeb-His Successor
 Has Been Named,

We were reliab y informed today that the rumor afoat in regard to the resignation of Mr. Fred H. Jones, the well known and compe- tent general passenger and ticket agent of the Texas division for the Cotton Belt with headquarters at Tyler, is true. He rendered his res ignation to take effect November b ard his successor has already been named. He is Mir. Thane, for many years commercial agent for the Cotton Belt at Dallas, Texas.
 Our informant tells us that MT. Jones, who is recognized as one of the best and most thorough9raiiroad men in the county, has his eye on a better jab, which has alfeady been tendered him. We were sure that he had something up his sleeve when the resignation became known, for Fred Jones is too good mn to be let out by such shrewd aud far thinking officials, who compose the Cotton Belts board.
 Mir. Jones has many friends here who are always glad to hear of his success
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PRESENT YOUR CLAIMS.

Secretary M. E. Bloom, of the Pine Bluff State Fair Association, desires us to request all persons h lding claims of any kind against the As : citation to present same to him at the Citizens Bank for payment. Hesays the Fair ass ocia ton is ready to pay all outstanding debts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-31

MT. Damon Clarke, state agent oi |faostreet's Commercial agency hh headunarters at Ii, tie Rock, 's Ill the city Tuesday transocting |asiness aud calling on his many
 |ierds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-31

Mir. George Hardin has resigned his position with the Bluff City Fur nj U e Company and accepted posi- tion as bookkeeper with the Rhodes Haverty company.
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GREEK MET GREEK
A. N. MiddIebrooks, a Local Esgro Encounters 8 Negro "Dsmo''
 at Lake Village.

4 late special from Lake Village, Chi"ot county, says;
 There was large political meet ing in this town today at which A. M. Middlebrook, colored office holder If Pine Bluff, delivered an ad- dress in the interest of Che RepuJE- can ticket, and R I Richardson, q local colcsed lawyer, represented the Democratic side of the argument. There were about five hundred pres : ent, principally colored. The ser ts= ment seemed about equally divided Richardson claims that he will land this township safely Democratic, as he did in 1888, when be carried the townshiplfpr Gates against Feather stone, although the latter had reE : resentng his interests Jones of Al kansas City, and N. ". Gibbs Of Lii tie Rock, two of the abiest co1ored politicians in the state. "Old Chicot' vii land safe majority for her life. long friend and public henefactor Hon. Thos {. McRae. He has ably anu fearlessIy supported our levet sy stem and this county will never prove An ingrate."
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James Reed Ipjured.

Mr. James Reed struck his leg against a cake of ice in such uau- ner as 10 bruise it severely. It be- came very much swollen and pained him so badly that he could uot walk without the aid of crutehes. He was treated by physicians, also used several kinds eff lininent and two and half gallons of wbisky in bath ing it, but nothing gave any relief until he began using Chamberlail's E Pain Balm. This brought almost a complete cure in week 's time and he believes that had he not used this remedy his leg would have had to bp amputated. Mir. Reed is one of the leading merchants of Clay Court House, W. Va. Pain Balm is uneqnaled for sprains. bruises and rheumatism. For sale by W. L Dewoody < Go.
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GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION
For Thanksgiving Very Short aud
 Incomplete.
Gazette.

Daniei W. Jones, governor of tht State of Arkansas yesterday issIed his annual Thanksgiving prociama tion, calling upon the people ot the state to observe it in such apprepri- ate manner as they may have oppop- unity.
 The proclamation is very short. containing only sixty eight words exclusive of the date and signature It does not refer to any events which have transpired in the stata during the past year, nor does u designate any special reason foF giving thanks. It will probabg be the shortest issued by a,y governor in the United States. It is as fei- lows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-31
State of AfkansasN
 Execu tive Office,

iSittifz ie .SA (S s34 In obedience to the beautiful an6 time honored custom of these D 3its ed States, and io recognition of the mercy and beauty of God do here. by appoint aud designate the Gftk Thursday in the coming month q November as day Of lhAoksgiYing and prayer.
 I earnestly recommend that the people of the state of Arkansas 9b- serve the day in such appropriate manner as they may have opportuu- fly.
 In testimony whereof l have here unto set ny hand and caused the great seal Of the State Of Arkansaa to be affixed, on this thirtieth dar of October, nineteen hundred.
 DANIEL " JONES,
 Governor of Arkansas Done by the Governor ALEX. c. HULL Secretary of Stats.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29

The gradual earthing up of celery
should be attended to when the wealth
er is suitable. says American Garden
ing. In earthing up it is necessary to
success to have the foliage dry and the
soil in a friable condition. Otherwise
the attack of rust which is so prevalent
this year will be aggravated. Even II
the plants are healthy, landing with the
soil is almost certain to start the dis
ease. Go over the lines and remove all
rotten leaves before adding the soil.
Where it is found impossible 10 blanch
with soil on account of bad weather
boards can be used temporarily for the
purpose Of starting the process In time
on either q portion of the crop or az Of
it by standing a line of u inch boards
along at each side of the celery drill.
OF course celery can be blanched alto
gether by the aid of boards, but many
people consider the celery superior
when earth has been used, while others
object to the expense Of buying boards
for large crop. In handling celery It
is important to keep the soil from get
ting into the hearts. This can be done
by drawing all the stalks closely and
evenly together, holding the plant with
one hand and packing the soil firmly
around with the other, or they may be
tied with string. The soiling can then
be finished with the spade or plow.
While the plants are growing four to
six inches is enough TO put in at one
time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
Handling Produce.

In handling country produce which
requires the more skill, buying or sell
ing? This question often comes up,
and 1t is doubtful whether any reply
can be given that will cover it in a gen.
eral way, says The Rural New Yorker
The subject is a broad one, and those
who are in il all of the time find that
they can learn or rather must learn
something every day, for new features,
like mushrooms, are springing up con-
stantly. In many cases 1t is true that
a man may be a good salesman with
out being a good buyer, while when al!
the conditions are considered 1t viii he
found that to be a good buyer he must
be thoroughly acquainted with the sell
ing end and in addition have knowl-
edge of the values of live animals or
poultry, fruit on the tree, etc. Some
men buy apples by giving a certain
lump sum for the whole orchard. They
must be able to look over the trees and
estimate very nearly how many barrels
of all grades there will be. Few farm
ers are willing to dispose of their crop
in this way except where in harvesting
It themselves year after year they have
noted the yield so carefully under all
conditions that they can drive a close
bargain with the buyer. If he has
bought safely, with an eye on the mar
ket all Of the time, the selling part is
comparatively easy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
Francis Joseph and the weed.

Emperor Francis Joseph Of Austria
disllkes the pipe and. though he owns
perhaps the finest collection In the
world. including all varieties. from a
crude "clay," presented him by the
king Of Camb0dia 10 magnificent
gold article lncrusted with diamonds
and delcately carved. he never uses
them. His preference is for Havana
cigars. which are made specially for
him at cost Of 1000 forms thou
sand They are made from the very
best tobacco, carefully dried and pre-
pared and put up In boxes of 100
These are then sealed by an employee
Of the Austrian consulate and sent di-
rect to Vienna in the diplomatic
trunk" to avoid being opened by Gus
toms officials.
Near Christmas season Francis 10
seph doubles his customary order "a
provide for present giving. \ dozen
boxes Of Havanas aud a case OF rare
wine never fail as regularly Us
Christmas approaches TO be addressed
to Sandringham House, while similar
membranes find their way 10 Con
stantinople, Berlin aud 10 numerous
relatives throughout the Austrian en-
plre. Victor Emmanuel III has not
inherited his fathers failing. and never
uses tobacco in any form The king,
Of Greece. Roumania. Sweden, Den
mark, the Prince of Bulgaria and En-
peror William are very moderate
smokers. INDUCING occasionally in a
cigar and more often In cigarette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
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FOR THE FARMER

y = :. \ J. y !, %-i
The custom of renting farms as usu-
ally practiced is, in my opinion. all
wrong, both for the landlord and the
tenant, says a correspondent OF The
Prairie Farmer. The landlord general
" wants a big cash rent paid in adj
vance. with bankable note payable at
the end OF the year, and there>is many
an honest man who cannot give that
kind of a note III the landlord rents
for grain rent, he wants half Of all the
crops and hardly ever wants to rent
for longer than year at time, and
that is where he makes n mistake and
loses money for both himself and the
tenant 1t is impossible for man
moving from one place to another ev-
cry year TO keep up farm as it should
be- Much time is spent In looking for
n new place and in moving, and he has
not the incentive nor the time TO fix mp
a farm as he would if he knew he was
to stay there for a term of years. There
is an old saying that three moves are
as bad as fire. think the custom
should be changed and farm rented
for a term Of from three to five years.
The landlord should furnish the land to
farm. a house TO live in. barn and
other suitable outbuildings, such as a
cowshed, smOkehouse, chicken house
and a cave, also the materials for the
fences. He should provide for a fruit
orchard, a pasture for the work team
and for one or more cows, also a hog
pasture. The tenant should farm the
land. keep the fences and buildings in
repair, haul out the manure and give
the landlord half he raises Of all crops,
fruits included. He should agree to de-
liver the landlords share to the nearest
market or feed It out to stock on the
farm at a reasonable price for his Ia
Dor. The tenant could keep few hogs
to which to feed his corn, and If the
landlords share of the stock is fed on
the farm all the manure can be return
ed to the land, so that it will Increase
in fertility rather than deteriOrate, as
is the case when farm is rented for
one year at a time When renting for
only one year. the farmer has no
chance to plow in the fall or to raise
wheat or rye. 1t is Of great advantage
to have some ground plowed IN the fall
to SOW to oats or spring wheat or to
plant In corn. for If corn land Is plowed
in the fall it need be listed only once in
the spring. thus saving half the time
and labor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29


There's wonderful land called Bogie Land
On the other side Of the moon,
Where the big round sun stock still doth stand
And It's always afternoon.
The time Of year Is always May,
And there's never ice nor snow,
But they never can tell the time Of day,
For the Boyle Land clocks don't 90.
No houses are buildod In Bogie Land,
No cities nor towns are there.
But beautiful trees in blossom stand
In the sunlight everywhere.
The leaves don't fall nor the roses fade,
And the birds nifty away,
And both IN the sunlight and the shade
It is Just so warm each day
They never labor IN Boyle Land,
And nothing Is bought nor sold,
And nobody there can understand
Why people should strive for gold.
There sugar grows on a sugar tree,
And creams in the rivers flow,
And bonbons always are furnished free;
Oh, wouldn't you like TO got
A wonderful land Is this Bogie Land
On the other side Of the moon,
And the people there are a happy band,
And life is a blessed boon.
III tell you what we had better DO,
Some beautiful summer day
Just pack our traps with friend or two
And sail for that land away.
And I'll be the king Of the Bogie Land,
And the babies all shall be
Ny loyal subjects, each 10 stand
And defend me valiantly,
And we'll dance TO a rollickng jolly tune.
Just forever and for aye,
In that land where it's always afternoon
And the month is always Nay.
Julian s. Cutler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
The story OF Judy, Naughty DOG.
Where Had She Heard Itf
BORic Land.

II you could have seen judy on the
back porch keeping patient guard over
Mrs. Lemond's little laughing baby
girl, you would not have believed that
Judy could be naughty.
Well, you shall hear Of two or three
Of her pranks and then Judge as TO
whether or not Judy was rogue.
For some time one summer there had
been hardly any eggs found IN he hen
shed. aud at the same time Judy's APP
petite had decreased to the notice Of
everybody
At last Mr. Lemonds children early
one morning hid behind barrel where
a large heap OF eggshells had been
found the day before They had not
been long IN their hiding place when
Judy snoahed lu yes. sncakod IN.
First She looked around In all direc-
lions. then she put one paw over Che
threshold and shifted, as though she
would say. There is something strange
I'm thc air.
puf dare say she was very hungry
for l,r brcakf,et At any rate. judy
was soon upar one OF thc nests, and.
stretching herself mp TO IT, with a
s,,r, ,yh..l. She ononed a nice. warm
cgg and lr.tcd mn fine delicious con.
tents Win orc,i relisb She was just
about uf,ino bor navy for a second
v.hort ON second egg when the chill
dren hurst from behind the barrel. and
~, wont INDY mot to return until late
afternoon when She brought ND the
cows ln a very proper vav and came
for bor rsual cracker 10 the side door.
inst ne though nothing had happened
lint what was GOOD ana right.
Tho next dar. ton. Judy appeared at
tbe side door nj tlc right hour for her
cracker
"rIo,o Won brournt home the cowsy
questioned old Hannah. rs usual.
Indy ,,arrod her tail hut that tail
did not Soon to Hannah 10 stand up
iovfullv ms If did when Judy felt that
sbo bod bonestly ear..od her cracker.
ond Hannah tbonoht II wen enough to
have , Iooi, into the barn. and. sure
onouob fine cows were not there.
"you uauohfy doow Hannah scold.
oil .you a., RIGHT dawn to the pasture
ond fotcb those cowsr
on Indy ran do Won think she knew
she had told raisohood:- and I'm a
rorr short t,no tbera was such a stam-
node toword tbe harm that ov, one
ro, IN 500 and tbcro was Iud- lr;ne.
TO- ~ r.a 80 ot frIl enccd Ard
tho, s,o. ,o,,. oosin with her tal very
In. ,..,.,,,o ror b.r cracl,er
90 ,,1 i,,. ~ ,i,o ,,tutor MFR To-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
PEOPLE OF THE DAY.

As a result of the recent elections
Senator Edward o. Wolcott win retire
from official life on March 4. Colorado
was carried by the fusionlsts, and IT IA
expected that either Alya Adams,
Charles S. Thomas or Thomas NJ. Pat
terson. Democrats. VIII be chosen TO
the Junior senatorshlp. Senator Henry
NJ. Teller becoming the senior by the
expiration Of Mr. Wolcotts term. Sem
ator Wolcott, who has served - years
In the upper house, has won fame es-
peclally as an eloquent speaker. and
on several occasions the galleries have
been packed by the announcement that
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
VIII Marry Her Cousin.

There was great surprise in England
when It was announced that Princess
Victoria Of Wales would become the
bride Of Prince George Of Greece. rs an
attachment between the two was nc
suspected up to that time. Queen Vic
torla appears delighted. and by her or
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29

ders the young lovers are afforded ey-
cry opportunity at Windsor for being
together without the annoyance Of the
presence of n third person.
There is an obstacle in the way Of
this marriage, as the prince and prin-
cess are first cousins, and the Greek
church forbids marriage when such re-
lationshlp exists. How the difficulty
will be overcome remains to be seen,
but 1t is probable that a dispensation
will be secured from the patriarch OF
ConstantInople. II so, it will be the
first concession Of the kind ever grant
ed by the Greek church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
A Bnnished Queen.

The exiled Queen Ranayalona Of
Madagascar obtained permission from
the French government to visit the ex-
hlbition. NJ. Laferriere, governor Of
Algeria, was instructed TO defray the
expenses Of the journey and to raise
the queens annual pension from 10000
to 10000 francs. Ranavalona has
adopted western customs, dresses in
well chosen costumes and has become
q Roman Catholic Although suffering
from occasional fits Of melancholy, she
accepts her Punishment with cheerful
resignation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29

Maudie was only I, so when she
came home after school sobbing bitter
~ her mother did not think that any
thing very serious had happened.
"Why. what's the matter, MaudieT
asked mamma.
Oracle Belts bruyycr made 4 face
at metz
Glow came he 10 DO that"
Gle did 1t, mamma"-with another
sob-"he did 1t wiz his mouf and i'm
punitvw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
A Ne,, Nnme For Wings.

1t was the first time Leonard had
seen tiny chickens, and he could not
understand that the smooth patches at
their sides were wings, and when one
Of the chickens spread his he cried:
"See, he's opening his pockets. and
there isn't anything in them"-Phlla-
delphia Inquirer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29

Senator Wolcott would speak. He was
temporary chairman of the Republican
national convention of 1900.
Senator WOlcott announces that he
will, at the expiration Of his senator
ship. resume the practice Of law In
Denver, where he has lived for upward
Of 30 years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
Retter Mutton.

1t has now come TO pass that sheep
men who furnish the market or the
feeders with lambs for the slaughter
must keep mutton breeds and keep
them properly. Mutton eaters are be-
coming fastidlous and are not willing
to pay fancy prices for ordinary NUT
ton.-Texas Farm and Ranch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
Seed Corn.

Most farmers in Smelling seed corn re-
ject the kernels at each end Of the ear.
Tie small end contains many imper-
feet kernels, but large number Of ex-
periments show that the kernels from
the butt end are as good for seed as
those from the middle Of the ear.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday, June S, steamers Nor
thumberland and Potomac will leave Pier o.
Light Street, Baltimore, every Tuesday'
Thursday and Saturday, at 5 2. NJ. for Alex
andria and Washington. calling at all OF the
usual landings. BEGINNING Thursday, June Z,
will leave 7th Street Wharf, Washington, AT
4P. NJ, Thursday. Sunday and Tuesday. goins
as far as LeOnardtown Oh these evenings.
viii leave LeOnardtown at A. NJ, kinsale al
P: NJ, Miller's at I. NJ, Grsson's at Z. M.
and Bacon's at p. M, Monday. "Wednesday
and Friday, arriving in Baltimore early the
following morning. Freight received daily
n Baltimore.
No Freight received for out going steamers
after p. N. on sailing days.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Manager,
Baltimore, No.
w,D. SCOTT, Agent,
at fredericksburg, Va.
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
at Norfolk, Va
STEPHENSON BRO, Agents,
st Washington, d. G
WILLIAM NJ. RRARD0N, Agent, =
at Alexandria, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-29
Summer Schedule.
Wsens Steamboat GO.
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHAEEOOK RIvEB ROUTE.
NORFOLK AND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
ROUTE.


ROUTE.
On and after Thursday. November STU
Steamers Richmond, Lancaster and Essex
will leave Pier ?, LiSht street, Baltimore
every Tuesday and Friday at 4:3O p. m, ioI
Fredericksburg and all Nharves'on the river.
aeturning, will leave Fredericksburg at 20
o.. (tido permitting.) Monday, Tuesday
and Thursday, Leedstown at $50 a; m. Tues
day, Wednesday and Friday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore Sunday at ?: 0 p. m
Wednesday and Thursday at 4:3l p. M, for
TappahannocK and all Wharves below, eX-
cepf Bay Port Returning, will leave Iappa-
hammock at 800 q. N. on Monday and Thurs
day for Baltimore.
Wul not call at Merry Point and Millen-
beck on Thursdays trip from Baltimore.
VIII leave TappahRnnOck for fredericks-
burg at 500 a. m Monday, Port Royal at l:JC
p. m, arriving at Fredericksburg at p. m.
No freight received for outgoing steamers
after .. IN. on sailing days.