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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
Dining-Room Necessities
THE BURLINGTON ROUTE

New Through Trains to Port land, Puget Sound. "The Rar- liDgton-Nprthern Pacific Ex- press," No. Al, from St. Louis, at 9:G0 a, n, for Cansas City, St. Joseph, Northwestern Nebraska, Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, ssTa- coma, Seattle, Puget Sound, and port land, Oregon, via Billings, Montana the short line and time saver to the Upper Northwest. To the Puget Sound in 77 Hours. Through coaches, chair cars (seats free), stand ard sleepers and dining cars with through tourist sleepers from kansas City. This is the main travelled route St. Louis to the Northwest.
 Numh.a 5 "N.braska Colorado Fx- press" mid day train from St. Louis for Nebrast a, Colorado Utah. Pacific Coast; one night to Denver. Also for St. Paul. Minnea polls and beyond.
 No I5. at 8.45 p, m. St. Louis to Kansas City Omaha, St. Joseph, Kansas, Nebraska. Colorado. Utah. Pacific Coast. via Denver also to U C Nortbwest--Montana, Washing ton. Oregon. via Lincoln and Billings.
 Write.
 FMR RUGG, w WAKELY 4, GOA Pine St.. Gen. Passenger Ag't
 St Louis. nc. St Louis, Mo-
 HOWARD ELLIOTT, GeD1 Manager.
 St. Louis, nfo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
SUICIDE AND CIVILIZATION.
The More Progress the More There K
 of seIf-DestructIon.

Felix Adler, the New York ethical clergyman, says of suicides: Suicides are on the increase in the present cen tury. They have tripled in number in the last one hundred years. It is the disease of civilization, increasing in numbers with the progress of civiliza- ton. Germany, where civilization has reached the highest point on earth, is the blackest spot in this respect. It Is the same story as you proceed from the less to the more liberal creed. Where the population of a community is made up purely of the Russian church there are 10 suicides to the mil- lion; where the people are purely of the Catholic faith there are 58 to the million; in Protestant communities there are 190 to the million. External conditions appear to have much to do with the act. There are more suicides in wet weather than in dry, more by night than by day. more on moonlight nights than on dark nights, and there are three times more men to die by their own acts than women. l can not sit in judgment on those who have done this deed; I cannot enter into their inner life. But I warn all who think of freeing themselves from this life that they have no right to do it.. The duty of progress compels us to remain-we must stay. We are here to solve the problems of life, not to evads them. We are here to fulfill our task, not to leave it unfinished. We must make the soul victorious over the senses, and we do that not by eyading pain but by conquering it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
Khaki Made at pimIieo.

Khaki is made at the army clothing stores at Pimliee. Eng. There are over 1900 girls, ranging from It to 25 in age. employed at the factory, the sew ing machines being driven by steam at a war speed of 1 100 stitches min- ute, making khaki and other clothing required for South Africa. Every girl is taught to make a garment through out, it being considered that, even if the girls do pst work as quickly when making the whole garment, they do 1t better than if each section was made by specialist; at any rate, they man. age to turn out 10000 uniforms week, Every soldier out in South Africa car ries in the lining of each garment a linen label containing the name of tha girl who made it, and if any complaint ot scampfng is received during it's natural life of twelve months she is certain to hear of 1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
Some Points About nYetafs.

Extreme cold increases the tenaeity of pure metals and alloys, and the higher the melting point of metal tho stronger it is likely to be. This is accounted for by the statement that metals with high melting points must necessarily be coherent and tenacious Metals are composed of molecules, and high-melting point metals require an enormous amount of heat to drive ths molecules apart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
Football Ro9bidden ny Scottish law.

Football PoYbiddeR ny Scottish Laws
 The cufi0 IS may dig from the sat, ute book some strange relies of the middle ages. Sir Thomas Thornton, the town clerk of Dundee. speaking the other day at the foot II club ba- zaar, reminded his audience that foot ball is to this day forbidden by Scot tish law, and that there is still unre- pealed an act of parliament dating from the reign of James (of Scot land) enacting that no man shall play football hereafter. under penalty of Ens
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
Farming in Colorado and New Mexico.

Farming in Colorado and New Mexico.
 The Denver & Rio Grande Rail- road, "The Scenic Line of he World" :" has prepared an Illustrated book ap- on the above subject. which will be sent free to farmers desiring to change th4ir location. This publiea- tion gives valuable information in regard to the agricultural, horticul- tufal and live stock interests of this section. and should he in the hands ofever5uue who desires 10 become acquainted with tbe methods of of farming by irf, 4ttan. Write $. K. Hooker, C. F. <. r. A.. Denver, Colo If
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
At The Treadwell.

What busy, hustling place mining boarding house is; but one never finds it out unless they go there to see the men from the different shifts come and go. Steward Mackie who holds down his job because the company can never find another as good, feeds hundreds every meal and yet everything passes off so easily and quietly that one hard ly realizes what is going on.
 The News man spent several days in this quiet boarding and lodging house and there are few private tables on Douglas Island where there is always so fine a spread as at this Hostlery. You can always find kickers, but if you were to watch the men eat soup, meat and three kinds of vegetables, the best bread you ever saw, good butter, tea, coffee and pie three times a day, you would come to the conclusion that kick was going on in the absence of a griev- ance.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
The Natural Inference.

4 gentleman was once riding in one of the coaches of the Trossachs of Scotland, when the driver said to him: "Pve had a coin guy me today 200 years old. Did you ever see a coin 300 years oId?"
 "Oh, yes," was the reply q have one myself 1000 years old"
 "Ah," said the driver, "have ye?" and he spoke no more during the rest of the journey.
 When the coach arrived at it's desti- nation, the driver came up to him with a seIf-satisfied air and said:
 q told you as we came along that l had a coin 200 years old"
 ''Yes."
 "And you said to me that you had one POGO years old"
 ''Yes, SO l have"
 "Now, you be liar"
 "What do you mean by that?"
 "What do mean? Why-it's only 1900 now"
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
The Seven Hundred.

The installation of the steam plant for the Seven Hundred mill was com pleted last week and when engineer FL Iinberger turned on the steam, the two powerful Corlis engines moved off as easy and smooth as a clock. This mill had only been supplied with water power and when the freezing weather came, the stamps stopped dropping.
 It is needless to say that the engines and boilers are the best that money can buy. This equips all the mills with steam power, except the Three Hun dred. She is in the hands of the watch men when there is no water to turn her ponderOus water wheels.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
Can't Believe It.

It is reported in the press dispatches Shat President Mckinley favors mili- tary to civil rule at Cape Nome. This is hard to believe. A man of his good sense and judgement ought to know that few courts and deputy marshals are all that are necessary to preserve order in any Alaska mining district. Military rule should not prevail until conditions make it necessary. Will Mir. McKinley's advisers point to any mining district in Alaska where for the past three years troops have been nec- essary. Collector Ivey secured an order for some soldiers at Fort Wrangel few years ago and the first, and we believe the only arrest the soldiers made there, were two of his inspectors.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
Take It Away.

Some one started the report that, owing to the earthquakes of 1899, the Japan current had shifted 250 miles fur ther north and for that reason the weather was so nice and mild this win ter. People began to believe in this story, for surely the weather has been beautiful this winter until last week, when the fifth season-the Taku wind started in, and myl how cold it has been, and how the wind has been blow ing! If the Japan current has really shifted, we wish some one would re- store it to it's proper place. Take it away.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
District Judge.

Judge John r. Malony, who has just returned from trip to his old home in Montana, reports that he has informa- tion that a Montana judge has been promised the iudgeship in this district, and that he informed him that he would accept the position. This is gratifying to the local bar as they were greatly in fear that some 2x6 politician would secure the position, and as the new Montana man has for years been identified with mining it will be of great help to the district.-Dispatch.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
Interior Weather.

Skagway-Clear, North wind, IA above.
 Summit-Clear, North wind, 20 be- low.
 Bennett-CIear and calm, and 20 be- low.
 Caribou-Clear and calm, 15 below. Tagish-Clear, calm and cold.
 White Horse-Clear and calm 30 be- low.
 LeBarge-North wind, clear, 34 be- low.
 Hootalinqua-Clear, calm and cold. Five Fingers-Clear, calm, AT below. Selkirk-Clear, calm. 40 below. Stewart River-Clear and calm, 38 below.
 Dawson-Clear and calm, 30 below Skagway Budget, of the 18th.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
Good Bye Mary.

The long looked for change of the custom house at Mary Island to Ketch- ikan has finally been made. In this particular all Alaska will agree that it is a good thing and steamship compan- les will hail it with great joy. It will prove a considerable saving of time for all steamers having business at the custom house.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
NOTICE.

IN THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION FRS COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, AT JUNEAU.
 GIN PRoBATE.)
 In the matter of the estate Notice of Set:
 of clement of Nathan G. Hefren, deceased Final Account. Notice is hereby given that P. H. Fox, Ad- ministrator of the estate of Nathan G. HefP- ren, deceased, has rendered and presented for settlement and filed in said Court his first and final account under the admipistration of said estate, and that Thursday the 1st day of March, 1900, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the court room of said court in the city of Ju- neau, District of Alaska, has been duly ap- pointed by the said Court for the settlement of said final account, at which time and place any person interested in said estate may aP,, pear and file exceptions in writing to sald account and contest the same.
 NORMAN E. MALCOLM,
 IsEAL1 Judge. Dated this 9th day of February, 1900. Date of first publication Feb. 2, 1900. Date of last publication Feb. 2S, l9OO.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
What Will We DO2

There is no necessity of repeating over and over again the solemn fact that Douglas City should keep up its fire department at all hazards. The question that is the most troublesome is how shall the necessary funds be raised? Douglas has tried the sub scription plan and found that it works exceedingly we'll in the case of some very public spirited persons, but those who consider the fire department a useless appendage, or think that their neighbors will keep it up for them and they will reap the benefit and enjoy the protection just the same, escape without paying a cent. This is neither proper or just. All are equally inter ested and should help according to their ability.
 This town needs more hose and more hydrants. If a fire should break out some of these windy nights we would need them bad. Juneau has solved the problem by taxing property. Skagway continues to pass the obnoxious sub scription list around. What will Doug las do?
 The Bennett Suns flaming headline concerning the war in South Africa is as follows: British Troops wearing the enemy out" The editor of the Sun is great joker.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-21
NOTICE.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNIT. ED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF
 GIN ADMIRALTY THE PACIFIC COAST COM PANY, CORPORATION, PACIFIC COAST STEAM SHIP COMPANY, A COR PORATION, and AUGUSTUS CHARLES JANSEN, Master of the Steamship COTTAGE CITY"
 YS. The Steamship City of Seat PUBLICATION tie, her furniture, engines tackle, apparel, cargo and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04

handy ard simple arrangement for adjust
ing the skates on the feet and removing
them automa tically. AS VII be seen by a
glance at the accompanying picture, the
foot plate is pivoted to the toe of the
skate, with locking spring catch at the
heel The skate is also provided with the
usual clamps. which are in this case
operated by the movement Of the foot
plate in conjunction with the runner, the
operating lever being attached to the
runner in proximity to the pivot pin of
the foot-plate, in order that the acton
of fitting the plate in either direction will
open or close the clamps. To place the
skates on the feet when the clamps are
of Red Bank. n. j.. from patenting a very
once properly adjusted the foot plate is
fitted to the shoe and the skater then
rests his weight on the runner, which
causes the spring catch to engage the
plate and lock it securely TO detach the
skate the toe Of the shoe is pressed
against the catch and the foot is lifted.
which tits the foot plate and loosens the
oil
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04

vided an arrangement which will come
up to the requirements, and the mode of
operation is extremely simple. The ferrule
on the holder is grasped between the
thumb and finger and given a backward
pull witch causes the pivoted levers to
tit the pad supporting arms outward
When the arms have reached certain
point a slight movement with the finger
tits them past the spring centre. when the
pressure of the spring inside the handle
forces the ferrule downward again and
presses the pads against the pen. When
the pads become soiied or saturated they
are easily replaced with fresh ones, and
the mechanism is so simple that it will
not get out of order easily
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04
Concealed Fire-Escapc.

Here is a fire-escape which is des sned
to take up no extra space in a room, and
yet it is always ready for instantaneous
use. The designer is Charles G. Harris. OF
Williamsport, Pa, and his object is TO sc
Utilize a chair or dlvan in the construc-
ton of the fire-escape that the latter Will
be effectually hidden from view when not
in use The work Of adjusting the ladder
for use is slight, and no time need be
lost in placing the apparatus. The chair
is wheeled to the window, and the but
toned back stripped off, when the reel
of links and rungs is presented to view.
The outer end Of the ladder is provided
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04
SHAPED HANGER FOR CLOTHING

the purpose. It is intended to manufacture
the hangers in sufficient number OF
sizes and shapes to conform to nearly
every pair of shoulders. When the coat is
placed on the hanger t will fit smoothly
from the collar down to the lower edge
of the form, thus aiding greatly in main
tanning the shape Of the shoulders. winch
generally show s. need OF pressing 70
remove the traces of the old-style hanger.
In addition to supporting the coat and
vest, hooks are provided by which the
trousers may be attached.eE-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04

bottom, through which the ar currents as
cend, passing around the bulbs and out
into the room upon striking the slantins
hood at the top. The heater is arranged
to stand in the fireplace. If one Is pro-
vided in the room, or it can be placed
IN any desired place, which makes 1t pos
sble to bring the stove near a cnanuel'er
for reading purposes The extreme isdt-
ness and small amount Of attention re-
uuired will recommend it to many persons,
the attachment OF the wire to lamp
socket and turning on of the current
being all that is required to start the
stove going.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04
Holds Your Coat for You.

We illustrate below a novel device which
might be the means Of saving the price
of a tip for the owner of the coat, provid-
ed the owner of the restaurant or other
public place should see fit to place it in
position for use. Albert L. Platt. OF Gin
ton, ILL.,, is the inventor, and his intention
is to provide Il device which will hold q
mans coat in position While the arms are
inserted and the coat adjusted to its
proper position Heavy spring wire is used
in its construction, and the arms are form
ed to spread the coat out and expose tbs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04
Handy Marking Stamp.

The rubber stamp has proved itself SO
great a convenience that 1t is to he found
on nearly every business mans desk,
and as an Improvement on luis handy
article Charles w t. Davies. OF San
Francisco, Call has bethousht himself OF
the device shown in the accompanying
cut. which is nothing less than "a number
Of stamps attached to the exterior of a
rubber sleeve to fit on the finger Where
"a clerk is compelled to work at one
class of business for some time. making
use of the same stanln. tbs idea viii
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04

The numerous coat hangers already on
the market would lead one to thlnk ina.
no room for Improvement was lelt' oue
the contrary is true as we show in our
illustration. The great majority of hangers
are made of wire forms, which fit the gar
ments only in outline. tending to stretch
the coat and crease it along the line or
the wire. This fault is remedied IN the
hanger here shown, which has recently
been patented by Hubert O. LIE Blanc
of Springfield. Mo. It is formed of metal
lie sheets, preferably of aluminium, al
though any light sheet metal will answer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04
RAILROADS.
~-o~lc,o~~~~o0c
Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad.
RAILROADS.
Schedule In effect JULY :. 1000.

Schedule In effect JULY :. 1000.
LEAVE. BYRD-sTREET STATION
3:33 "A. n. Daily Tor Washington and
points North. Stops ar Milford.
sIeepers to Washington and New
York.
ton and points North Stops at
l s'ss Glen .lsH Haahse
Penola, Milford. Wcodsiane, Gui-5
nea. Summit. Fredericksburg.
Eroeke, Widewater and Quantieo.
Buffet Par,or Car.
s:o1 A. NJ belly except sunday for
sMashinston and points North
Stops at Eiha. Glen Alien. Ash
burg and Quantico. Buffet Parlor
Car.
l2:oo NJ Daily. except Sunday. for WASH
i Eibs c And points ,1,t North Stops at
well Milford. FREDERICKSBURG and
Quantico. Buffet Parior Car. Con-
meets with Congressional Limited
7:45 ?. NJ. Daily. for Washington and
land. boswell, Milford. F'rederi es
ouantico. stops other stations
Sundays. Sleeper Richmond TO
New York Sleeper Washington to
ARRIVE BYRD-STREET STATION.
$40 a NJ Daily Stops at Whitewater.
Brooke; sIsSlg1 6,9 Gu, MILFORD.
New York to Richmond
sos P, NJ Daily, except sunday sunday Stops
a wsIl Ash. ashland. Glen Alien and and
Eiba . BUFFET ParIor Car
$50 p. NJ. Daily, Stops at Fredericks.
burg. boswell. Ashland and Elba.
Pullman cars from New York and
Washington
$40 ?. NJ: Daily stops at; at Wide a,'.a.
Guinea, w oodslane. Milford. Penola
Euther Glen. boswell. Tayiorsville,
Ashland Glen Allen and E!na.
Buffet Parlor Car.
ACCOMMODATIONS TRAINS.
DAILY. except Sunday1
Sis A NJ Leaves RID 5TT sHanS geo.
go . NJ. Leaves ELLA for Ashland.
S:So 4. NJ Arrives ELLA from Ash
sos 4. NJ. Arrives BYRD-sTREET
Station from Fredericksburg
sos ?. N. Arrives ELBA from Ash
Ia la1TSa THROUGH TRAINS VIA S Al
q a. JUNCTION AND r.. +. AND
1.EAvE ERoA s 81 4 STATION.
$40 A. NJ Daily. for Washington and
points North. stops Ut 4'redeticks-
biIrt. and Quantico. SieSpers to
New York. Dining car.
500 P. M. Daily. for Washington and
points North. stops at poS"eAi.
Fredericksburg and Quantico.
Sleeper to New York.
ARRIVE. BROAD-STEiEET STATION.
G. K O.
$50 P. Il. Daily. stops only at Fred
erickshurg. boswell and Ashland.
Sleeper from New York
ericksburg, boswell and Ashland
Sleepers from New York. Dining
F. r. D MYERS, W. P TAYLOR.
President Traffic Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04

be found especially convenient. as it IS
generally necessary to use both hands III
the work, and time would be lost me
clerk stopped to pick UP The stamp each
time and adjust it right side up. With
tbs finger stamp it is only necessary to
.ouch the pad and then the work with
the end or side of the finger. The sleeve
is flexible and is provided with air open
ings at the tip, the lettering being either
moulded on when the sleeve is made or
attached as ordered by the buyer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04
New English Electric Heater.

Herbert ]. Dowsing, of London, has
designed tt1e electric novelty illustrated
below. which at least has cleanliness and
neatness to recommend il. AS will be seen
by a glance at the picture, it is simply a
series of elongated electric light bulbs
arranged in Il metallic frame. with re-
Electors AT the back. Any desired number
of lights may be used. and a switch is
provided 10 cut off those not III use. In
addition to the retiectors, the stove is pro-
vided with series of air inlets at the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04
Automatic Pcn-Wiper.

In the Illustration is shown a novel lit
tie device for drying the pen after use,
which, has just been patented in the
United States by Robert Gaucll of Bant,
Germany. II q pen-wiper could always be
at hand when wanted and was so con-
venient that the writer would not neglect
10 use it when about to lay down the
pen, it's life would not only be greatly
heightened. but it would be in much bet
ter cond ton when required for further
use The inventor believes he has pro-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04
YORK RIVER LINE via WEST POINT,
THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH.

YORK RIVER LINE via WEST POINT.
THE F'AVORITE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVES RICHMOND.
$50 P. NJ, No 10. Baltimore Limited.
daily except Sundays. for West
Point and intermediate stations.
making close connection at West
Point with steamer for Baltimore.
2:So P. Nj. No. 10, local express. daily
except Sundays, Tor West Point and
intermediate stations Connects
with stage at Lester Manor for
Walkerton and Tappahannock; also.
at West Point with steamer for
Baltimore Stops at all sta atoms
500 A. NJ, No. "A. local mixed Leaves
daily except Sunday tor West Point
and intermediate stations, con-
Meeting with stage at Lester Manor
for Walkerton and T=ppahannock.
TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND
315 a. NJ, daily from West Point with
1o:45 a. NJ, except Sundays and Mon
600 p n. daily, except Sunday. from
West Point and intermediate sta
Steamers leave West Point daily.
except Sundays, 80 f NJ. arriv-
leave Baltimore at . z. NJ. daily
except Sundays, arriving Richmond
9:15 a. NJ.
and Almonds Wharf Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Saturdays; York
town and Clay Bank Mondays.
Wednesdays 9, W. and WE EEiTayS
Travelling Passenger Agent.
No. 920 East Main Street.
Richmond. Va
Traffic Manager. Gen, Pass: Agent
Third e-President and General Man
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-04

with two graphing hooks. which are at
tachcd to the window sill and the reel
tossed out of the window. The weight of
the ladder holds the hooks firmly. and the
ladder is then ready for descent. When
the apparatus is in position in the back
Of the chair it is concealed by a covering
of cloth. which is provided with snap but
tons around its edge, this being the hand
lest to unfasten in case of 4 fire.