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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05
EARLY LAMPS AND WiCKS.
Tho Latter Iero Commonly the Pith
 of the Rush.

It would be hazardous to c. ljeuture what the first wick consisted of. but when we come to consider the iron lamp or "erusie,' we know that the wick commonly used was the pith of the rush, which was gathered and par tially stripped of its outer green coyer- tng, cut into proper lengths, dried and tied up into bundles ready for use The iron lamp was hammered out of one piece of iron ,n a stone mold. This was usually done by the blacksmith. and the molds are still to be seen in museums, in the hands of private col lectors, and, no doubt at some of the country blacks nth shops. They are of uniform shape, with some slight vae rieties. The lamp consists of two cups. jne suspended above and inside ths other. The suspender is so fixed and notched ss to enable the upper cup which holds the oil and wick, to be shifted, and to keep tae oil constantly in contact with the wick The lower cup catches the drip of the oil, which can be easily replaced in the upper cup by lifting it off until the oil is poured into it The upper cup has sometimes a moveable lid. There is a remarkable resemblance not only between tho iron crusies in this country, out to those on the continent and in Egypt They preserve the same general shape. but differ il the material from which they are made. The Pompeian lamps, or at least some of them, might be described as three c1usies i'll one. The cup Of the lamp Is the same, but 1t has provision for three lights. The oil used in the Scotch lamps was of the coarsest kind, On the west coast the oil used was, and is still, fish oil. The material for wicks was variable,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05
ON TIN ELEVATED,
An Incident with Complicationt Just
 EittIe Ont of the Usual


 It always disturbs me-" said Mr Ellington, ito see man or the elo- eateG road offer his seat to a woman when he is about to get off; he ha. perhaps let her stand in front of hi for blocks, and now when he is abou! to give up his seat anyway he makes a show of giving it to her, curious exhibition of about thre6 quarters c0:i ceit and the rest cheek Usually tic woman pays no attention to this man she takes the seat without thanks without taking any notice of the mar whatever. But occasionally there is a variation of this incident. Sitting it an end corner seat by the door, was a tired man, who, Tn q crowded car had topt his sea. seemingly because h. thought it was right that he should if he had thought 1t out at all-but aho now when he was about to leave wanted to have the right person ge' the seat lie was leaving. With this idea in Afs mind and not with any con eeit of gaIlantry. he, when he had risen, touched the sleeve of q young woman who had boan standing by the door on the other side of the ear op posite to him. to indicate to her that her 2g,s5 q soat. lle was slow &boh' this With tae s'oWHass of on4 tired or unaceustofa l to ass6giiHg himself and wa4e he was stepping forward a small 5og who had been ssaaAns by the lo9r slid in bacH of aIm With boy ;sh eelerity and tock the seat, And 1e B pt t New York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05
FAMOUS CONVICT SHIP
The Chamber of Horrors Which Wa
 Built Hundred Ye4rs Ago.

Built Hundred Years Ago.
 One of the curiosities in England a: present is the old convict ship Success, which las recently been converted into s museum, or into what a foreign jour- nalist style "a chamber of horrors" She was built no years ago, and her first years were spent 1T. cruising be- tween the East Indies and England. In 1929 the British admiralty bought and stationed her in the waters of westers Australia. Capt. Stirling was then in command, and from his Scottish birth- place <he town of Perth in Australia takes it's Same From 1847 to 1851 the Success piled between London and East Adelaide. On her last trip shs dad on board several hundred imml. grants who intended to seek their for. tunes in the newly discovered gold fields. During the voyage the captain, the other officers, and the entire crew bNcame seized with the same gold fever and the result was that when land was reached they, too, left the ship and went off to seek their fortunes The Success was next used to transport criminals of the deepest dye to Van Diemens Land as Tasmania was then called, and she also served as floating prison for especially dangerous crim' inals. The vessel then became popu- iarly know mas "The Heli of the Ocean," title which was evidently we'll deserved. Old records sho~ that some awful scenes took plaee on her. The prisoners cells were in two tiers under the deck, and were so small that inmates could hardly move in them, Moreover, they were so fashioned that they could ae made light or dark, and She most insu9ordihate prisoners were always placed in the latter. These curious cells. many of the old instrn- ments .7f torture and a number of WaS figures representing famous criminals are now being exhibited on the Sue cess, and are attracting a crowd of sightseers The old ship is at present in I.eith Har'ooG, in scotland.- New York Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05
sailors Scarce In Malne.

\ scarcity Of sailors more geherai than ever before in the history oi Maine shipping prevails at the present time. and the wages of seanlen have risen to an unusual point
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05
New Chi,rcse Railway.

4 section of the Chinese Eastern railway from Nikolsk to the Manchu- rian frontier, distance Of ninety-ons versts, has been opened for regular traffic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Will be far from pleasant if you are haunted by %>e reflection that you paid full rice for s'ort weight, indifferent coal.
 Buy the next ton of us. You'll not only get full weight, but you'll get real coal--- satisfactory coal. Our delivery is prompt and careful and our prices are low, Brewster < Hens|ee.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
SILENCE AT ELLIS ISLAND.
THE SYRIAN WHO VANISHED FROM THE
FRENCH LINE PIER CAUGHT IN
BUFFALO.

Silence is the rule on Ellis Island since Commits
sioner Fitchie's return Thursday. The officials
under him have bee1 made aware that any discus
sion of the frauds that said to have been going
on for years would lead 10 trouble Especially
must they not discuss these affairs with newspaper
reporters
1t will probably be difficult. however, to Keep
such particulars may be brought out IN the IN
vestigation that is being conducted from escaping
and becoming public property. There are two FAC
tions on Ellis Island. and the larger faction Is OPP
posed TO the officers, who, II is intimated, have
been profiting by the irregularities.
Members OF the Marine Medical Service have be-
come interested IN the exposure and are watching
the progress OF the investigation.
II was learned yesterday that the Syrian VINO
vanished so mysterously from the French Line pier
on AUGUST y while La Bretagne was docking mas
been caught at Buffalo. He Will be oroughl mere
and delivered to the Federal authorities 1t Is sup
posed that his story will throw additional hght on
the practice Of passing immigrants without proper
investigation.
ease OF the eye and indicated for detention
by the marine surgeon detailed to the French inner
story is now told that the immigrant escapeu
bv swimming 10 a schooner and thence gaming lne
shore but this is believed 10 be an invention 20
cover up the fact that he was smuggled on the
steamer in some underhand way.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
NOT IN VIOLATION OF LAW.
ArToRNEY-GENERAL KNOX RENDERS AN oPIN-
JON on A NEWSPAPER GUESSING CONTEST

ATToRNEY-GENERAL KNOX RENDERS AN oPlN-
ION ON A NEWSPAPER GUESSING CONTEST
Washington Aug. 2S.-Attorney-General Knox has
rendered 10 the Postmaster General an opinion on
the question whether a certain Western daily
newspaper has violated the law prohibiting the use
OF the mails for advertising lotteries gift contests
and similar enterprises. The paper some time ago
started a guessing contest, advertising that II
would give fifteen hundred prizes, aggregating
$1,000 in value TO persons making the nearest esti-
mates Of the number of paid admissions TO the
Pan-Auerican Exposition Buffalo from the day
OF opening 10 the day Of closing.
The Attorney-Cieneral says that, unless plainly
forbidden by law the remedy is with Congress and
not with the department He says the contestants
must make a careful inquiry 10 the facts about
the exposition public interest and attendance TO
date and continues follows:
Such estimates therefore. while necessarily de-
wise affected by the intelligent calculations OF
thoughtful observer A fair construction OF the
words dependent upon lot or chance excludes
estimates which based upon mental calcula-
tion though the factors which enter into such
calculation may be uncertain and matters OF con-
lecture. The drawing Of a lot the throw OF the
die purely dependent upon chance, Tor no men
tai operation can aid in estimating the result. As
penal statutes must be construed strictly, l am
Unable 10 reach the conclusion that the giving OF
mates. where the human intellect Is exercised In
m king such estimates. is within the purvieW OF
The statute and the conclusion cannot he affected
by the demoralizing tendencies 10 which you reler
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
ALL ON ACCOUNT OF BABY FOOD.
NEw-oRIEANs CREOLE CHALLENGES HIS
NEPHEw-POLICE PREVENT DUEL.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TKIBUNE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE IBIbANE-i
NSevy-O Orleans Aug. 23.-A duel involving promi-
rent Creoles 81 this city was narrowly averted TO-
day by the prompt action Of the police in arrestng
a principal and his second A box of baby food
was the tinder which set OF the explosive tenn
l1erament OF the Franco-American who sought re-
dress under the code.
The principals were Henri Pile, Canal-st jew
eller, and his nephew. OF the name OF o Brien Mrs
O'Brien is fond OF Piles baby who is Ill, and out
OF the kindness Of her heart sent a package Of
baby food 20 IT. Pile through course Of Creole
reasoning. arrived the conclusion that he
insulted in that his niece insnuated that he could
not purchase food enough for has offspring. and
he ostentatiOusly poured the food upon the winds
Mrs. O'Brlen responded by declaring Pile
ard and, prohibited by her from calling out
his niece. the offended challenged her hus-
band, and J. r. Rivoire, a French photographer
snd Fernand May wealthy importer were drawn
tntO the controversy as seconds witnesses. The
meeting place IS said 10 have been arranged, but
the police got wind OF the affair and placed Pile
and Rivoire under arrest. They still looking
for the other parties 10 the controversy.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
PHILIPPINE TRADE GROWING.
STEADY INCREASE SHOWN IN BOTH I'M
PORTS AND EXPORTS.

Washington Aug. 23.-A continued increase in
both the import and export trade OF the Philip
pines is shown in a comparative statement COM
piled the War Department, giving the commerce
OF the islands for the seven months ended January
81 1901 and 1900. The total value of merchandise
imported in the seven months ended January 81,
1901 ST 167. against S26747o5 for the same
period in 1900 and the merchandise exported
sl2 39 against IS 9O55 $50 for the 1900 period. This
shows increase of 42 per cent in the value OF
imports and 80 per cent in value OF exports.
The value of imports of merchandise from the
several countries respectively in the months
ended January 81 1901 and 1900. exclusive of quar-
termasters' supplies. follows:
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
MANY IDLE MEN AT NOME.
PASSENGERS RETURNING IN NUMBERS FROM FAR
NORTH
NORTH.

Port Townsend Wash. Aug. 23.-The exodus from
Nome is fairly on. and each steamer arriving from
there brings many persons. The Roanoke which
arrived yesterday brought 130 cabin passengers be-
sizes large number In the steerage. which makes
about thousand who have arrived from the
North this season. and from reports each sue
oeeding steamer will be loaded with passengers
until ice shall close navigation. Returning passen-
gers report Nome being remarkably quiet and
filled with idle men. many OF whom willing 70
work for almost anything In order TO get passage
money; but there is no work and great anxiety
Is felt by residents 20 what VIII be done with
many destitute The Roanoke brought
down N.Go.cO In dust. most OF which was shipped
by the North American Trading and Transportation
Company. Besides this. IL is estimated that the
passengers brought $500 .OOO their persons
The Roanoke brings news that the four masted
schooner James Sennett, Captain Holstrup, is high
and dry on the north end OF Unimak Island having
gone ashore on August in dense fog.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
JUDGE MOVES CONES FROM NONE, ALASKA
HE AFFIRMs HONESTY OF ADMINISTRATION
APPEAR BEFORE COURT IN SAN FRANCISCO.

APFEAR BEfUkE COIkT BAN fHANtlsCO.
Seattle. Wash. Aug. 25.-Judge Arthur H. Noyes,
OF the Second District OF the United States Court
of Alaska with headquarters at Nome. has
rived in Seattle a passenger the steamer
Roanoke. Judge Noyes is on his way TO Washing
ton. having leave OF absence from Attorney General
Knox. After visiting the capital Judge Noyes will
return 10 San Francisco. where he is cited 10 ap-
pear before the Circuit Court OF Appeals Octo-
ber H. I'm connection with the Nome litigation and
the trouble which was the outcome OF the appoint
ment OF Alexander Mckenzie receiver for mines
Nome
Judge Noyes expresses confidence in his ability 20
satisfy the Department OF Justice and the Circuit
Court OF the honesty OF his administration and his
conscientious discharge OF the duties OF his Office
He emphatically denies any collusion with Nc
Kenze.
The work OF his court. Judge Noyes says. has been
voluminous. the civil cases of the last year alone
having numbered over five hundred There were
about hundred criminal disposed Of The
civil suits nearly AL relating mining prop
critics the feeling OF the litigants. believing
they did. that very valuable interests were in
volved. always intense.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
SENIOR FIcUyAs BODY IN WASHINGTON,
PLACED IN A VAULT AT ROCK CREEK CEMETERY
AWAITING SHIPMENT To CHILL


Washington Aug. 23-The body Of Sehor Vicuna,
late Minister OF Chill the United States. arrived
in Washington to-day from Buffalo. The funeral
party met at the station by number OF Off
cias and members OF the diplomatic corps, In
Guiding Colonel W. II. Michael in behalf OF the
State Department; W. c. Fox. acting chief OF the
Bureau OF American Republics; the Peruvian Min
lister Mr.. Calderon: the Costa Rican Minister, Mr..
Calyo and representatives from the Mexican. Jap
anese, Venezuelan. Dominican and other legations
The party proceeded 20 Rock Creek Cemetery,
where the coffin deposited in the receiving
vault pending decision 10 the final disposition
OF the body. over the coffin draped the Chill
ian and American Hags while many beautiful
flowers were arranged about IT. There no
services at the cemetery. II will be decided iarer
whether the body Will he sent to Chill board the
Chilian warship soon expected in American waters
or viii go from San Francisco a merchant
steamer. The Bureau Of American Republics
closed to-day a mark OF respect 10 the dead
minister Many officials and members Of the dipO-
matte corps called the Chilian Legation 10 leave
cards Of respect and coincidence.
At the request Of the Chilian Government the
State Department has recognized Sehor Eleodoro
Infante Charge d'Affares OF Chill, owing TO the
death OF Minister Nicuna. SehOr lnfante has been
secretary OF the legation for time and Is
thoroughly familiar with it's affairs.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
MISSISSIPPI SHORTAGE DENLED.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. Estate Treasurer Showers
gave out statement to-day with regard 10 the
alleged shortage Of over $4,000 the States cash
when IL counted on August l5 and which WAS
later found 20 have been replaced Treasurer
Showers stated that the money was deposited with
on his authority. ~
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
CHANGES IN NAVAL COMMANDS

Washington. Aug. 2.-Captain Charles f. Clark
In command OF the League Island Navy Yard has
been appointed governor of the Naval Home at
Philadelphia He will be succeeded at tie League
Island yard by Captain Goodrich, now at ths
Naval War College Captain Sands. who has been
governor Of the Naval Home, will come 70 Wash
ington as a member OF the retiring board
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
foreclosure Sales.
SUPREAIE COURT County Of New

SUPREME COURT, County of New York
Joseph g. Levi Trustee. against William R wa,
son and others In pursuance Of judgment OF forcos
ure and sale duly made and above ent,s5
action, bearing date the 17th day OF August 1gOI
the undersigned the Referee said Judgment named
sell at public auction the NeYork Real Estate Sss
ROOM No. III Broadway, in the County and Cy Of Na.
YORK on Thursday the 18th day of September 1aOi 4.
II oelock noon that day by Peter F. Meyer aucon
eer the premises directed by said Judgment be sod ana
therein described follows: -
All that certain lot. piece parcel land with tha
buildings thereon erected situate. lying being II! ths
Tenth Ward OF the City OF York County ana s,ats
OF New-Hork. being the Borough of Manhattan and
bounded and described follows. viz Beginning al a
point in the Norherly side Hester Street distant ns
feet eight inches Easerly from N0rheasrery corsr
OF Hester Street and Eirdge Street running thenca
Northery and parallel Eldrldge Street one hundreS
feet thence Eastery and parallel with Hester
entythree 3) feet. thence SOuthery parallel WITH
Eddge Street fifty feet Westerly parallel with
Hester Street thirtysx feet inches East siss
Of the alley leading Hester Street south
erly along the East side alley way 5N
TO Hester thence Westerly along Norherv
side OF Hester thirty-sx ten inches 70 ths
place Of beginning he the said several dimensions mora
less and being by the number as 1903 Hes
ter Street. and Hester Court
Dated New York. August q, 1901.
HARRY IT. SIMPSON, PETER SCHNUCK
Plaintiffs Attorney. Referee
following a diagram OF the property to be sold
the street number being 1O3 Hester Street.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
Mr.. Gibbs said:
THINK CROKER WILL SAIL TO-DAY.

while Tamnany men had definite informa-
tion. the understanding among the leaders yester-
dav was that Richard Croker would sail for this
country to-day Mr.. Croker IL is said, Will be ac-
companied by Andrew Freedman on the return
,r,n DIR Jenkins Mr. Croker's brother-in-law. Is
nov fn Europe and will live for time In MI
Crol<er's country place at Vantage, England. The
leaders are getting ready for the return OF the
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24

SHE GOT BEYOND HER DEPTH WHILE BATHING
OFF RYE BEACH.

George s. Merrill. a prominent citizen OF Bronx
Vile. saved his sister from drowning in the Sound
yesterday. OF Rye Beach. in the presence OF a
thousand excursionists. She had gone out bathing
beyond her depth and drifting helplessy out
IN the Sound when her brother came 10 her rescue
He seized her she sinking for
time and brought her safely 20 the shore.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
GROcERs' JUDGMENT AGALNsr coRRErr

Judgment was entered yesterday in the City
Court against James Corbett for 1902 rs IN favor
of Acker, Merrall a. Condit. on a debt for goods
The judgment was entered by default.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24

The approximate amount OF the lien charge TO sa>-
y winch the above described property Is 70 be sold
So3 81 with Interest thereon from August 15 1901 To-
sether with costs and allowance amounting S26S 50
with interest thereon together with expenses O tbs
sale The Approximate amount OF the assessment.
and water rates other liens be allowed par-
chaser out OF the purchase money paid BY Ref
cree Is $i6T - The premises will sold subject 10
mortgage OF $4,000 and accrued interest
May I. 1901. at five per annuIn 70 lease
OF part OF the premises expiring May l. 1903.
Dated August 81. 1901.
PETER sCHMUCK. Referee
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
The value OF exports was as follows:
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington. Aug 23-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
Notiee of 5nmmons.
UPREME COURT OF THE sTATr :.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE ~,
New York--TraI desired in the Countv :, y o' ;
1oEk henry sparrow Piaintih against Pauline SnaSw
To the above named Defendant: You are b divorce
moned to answer the complaint in this action sum
serve copy OF your answer the Painr's Afu l %
exclusive Of the day Of service; in case og
Ialure TO appear, or answer judgment will be ,sour
complaint, asu IN the
Dated New York. August 1st 1901
RICHARD F. PRICE Plaintiffs Attor-.
Office and Postofhee Address. So PARK Row Psy
OF Manhattan. City Of New York. n. Y N'0ush
Inc foregoing summons is served upon YOU bv rrh,,
cation pursuant TO order of Honorable Ja
he stae Of New W Voc YORK afs S5 be me S g Court
1901 and Sled with the complaint the ONCE N. s
House in the Borough Of Manhattan the CITY q, It St
Dated New York. August 2sd 1901
RICHARD f. PRICE. Plaintiffs Attnrnax
Ofhce and Postofce Address No. 63 Park Row Raseyr
OF Manhattan, City OF New York " Y.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF
NEW YoRK-Juus schmid. Plaintiff against IA
hanna Schmtd also known Jennie sehm.d Defends,
notice. Action for a divorce To the above naTned ma
fsndant; You hereby summoned 10 answer the com
on the Plaintiffs Attorney within twenty days aftsr ~
service Of this summons exclusive the day Of ssr
win be taken against you by default for the rest s
manded in the complaint. A 10
GEORGE HAHN Plaintiffs Attorney ONCE and po,,u,
nee Address, 3O2 Broadway. Manhattan New York S,,
above named defendants The foregoing summons E s sas
upon you by publication pursuant order OF Ho1'
the State Of New York dated New York August tst I
and hled with the complaint herein the Office ot ~
aouse in the Borough OF Manhattan. City. County ana
state Of New York. the 2nd day August igoi Au
Dated New York. August 2nd. 1901 A'
GEORGE HAHN. Plaintiffs Attorn.v
Su- HroadMay. Manhattan, New York Cftv
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
AMERICAN ARTISTS.

AMERICAN ARTISTS.
George BouRhton. IL. A, writes an In
Artists among British, I'm THE
SUNDAY TRIBUNE TOMORROW
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24

SUPREME COURT, NEW YORK COUNTY
Mechanics and Traders Bank Plaintiff against
Joseph Byrnes and others. pefsndans.-To the above
named defendants and each OF them: You hereby
summoned the complaint I'm this action. and
a copy Of your n plaintiffs
within after the service OF this summons
exclusive Of the day OF service. and Of your
failure O appear answer. Judgment will be taken
by default for the relief demanded In the
complaint.
CHARLES STRAUSS.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Office and p. o. Address, 2s' Broadway. Manhattan.
City.
To the defendants Joseph Byrnes Joseph 7. Wessmaa
David D. Withers. Mary O'hane. NJ Mcdonnell. Lewis
NJ Cronch Herman Iahnstein. Henry q. Hilton and
William n Danvers: The foregoing summons Is served
upon you by publication. pursuant order OF Hon.
James A. blanchard a Justice OF the supreme Court OF
The State OF York 26th day OF July 1901
ana this day hled copy OF the complaint In the
office Clerk OF the County OF New YORK. IN the
Borough Of Manhattan. New York City.
AA - CHARLES STRAUSS.
Attorney Tor Plaintiff
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
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telling them l felt sure 1t would do
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