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The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

II told you yesterday that wanted
20 marry your daughter, but I have
come to take it back"
whats the matter nOw?"
~ find that she cannot support me
In the style to which I have been ae-
customed. Topics.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

LAURA hear Lulu tainted while
shopping the other day.
e ] lie-Yes; tainted right on the
street.
What in the world did they do?"
Carried her into a store"
Threw water on her. l supposeT
"No; it wasn't necessary; it was a
millinery store they happened to car
Fy her into.'-Yonkers Statesman.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
PAWuID WATCH ron DIHNHR.


Many Of our ~eii-txswn nilliossires
AAvs . habit Of going about New York
With only . few cents Of change In
their pockets, and perhaps none car
fled less of the coin Of the realm than
Kesry C1ews, says the New York Post.
Ns4 lsag ago he snd Mrs. Clews dined
- .. placs where the banke r-broker-
.AatAor was pskaown. and where the
Sule vas strictly eash down. Knowing
that his good wife generally had sum
Giant money In her purse to de fray any
ordinary expense. he whispered when
~ finger bowls wers brought: "My
dear. will you lend me enough money
to pay for tbs dinaer? forgot TO
bring any moaey." But Mrs. Ciews.
too. had forgotten to bring any money.
snd there sat this delectable couple
with millions At home, but mot cent
for hotel tribute! The bankers ex-
PLANTATION to the waiter was not re-
gnrded MS satisfactory, neither did the
house understand. The proprietor. q
fellow wiplout diseernmens or tact,
was 30 inclined to be incre dulous that
Mr.. Ctews. disdaininR . controversy,
quietly deposited his gold watch ~ .
s,iedg- that,th bill shonld be paid ~
soon "a b. could and . messenger
from ~ home. In sstting into this
grape. Mr. Clsws 10 not singular. 9th
az sa;ilic"nires have had sfmiaar. din
.eul;ies. There Is well-tsid story that
Joha u. Rockefeller, Aappesipg 10 Asd
his pockets empty. once persisted .
stranger to pay bis fare o. the elevated
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Hight Aave hepenteA.
~Jshn, think 1 hear robbers in the
houssi"
"Don't say . word, dear; perhaps
tAsy are the ones who charged you SIT
for Jour last hat. and perhaps they
are going TO bring some Of the SIT
baek."-Yoak<rs Statesman.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
Another WovM Tarns.

Sand want you to remember. men"
said the distinguished visitor who was
addressing the crowd. that there's
plenty of rom at the top"
THAT won't DO me no good!" spoke
up = shock-hesded man in the audi
ence. "What want Is plenty of room
here at the bottomi"-ChicagoT rib-
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Amateur Farmer-Mr. Green, there
seems to he omcth!ng serious the
matter with the horse bought of you
yesterday. He coughs and whcrzcs
dislressingly, and think. perhaps. he
il windbroken. What would you adj
wise me to dO2
Horse Dealer (promptly)-Sell him
as quickly as you can, jes' like l did
Tit-Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

"Dont you think you lose patience
with your husband on rather slight
provocstion?" said the near relative.
~ have to provoke him sometimes"
was the placid answer, $50 that he
will lose his temper and then give
me anything want so Is to atone
for the dsuy he has acted. Wash
in1fOu Mar,
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

who're Charity DsSias.
= "Ny good httfe man." ssid the VISIT
ing pastor. II am sfraId you've bssn
fighting! A black eye! Don't you
want me to pray with you7"
"Naw." said the good little man.
run home and pray with POUR own
kid. He's got two black eyss."-PhiI.
adelphia Press.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

0ssosSa6ia9 anA DiseeusaGln9.
Mr.. Brown-Ah, l see am too late
another man has won your hearts
best love.
Miss Jonea-Not at all, Mr.. Brown;
not at all; this 1000 diamond ring I
wear IL merely one of my graduating
gifts.-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Three summers have nown since she diftsd
With \ poor little clerk from town.
And when she get home In the autumn
She cruelty turned him Gown!
She Is starting again for the sehshors--
Three years. Time Ia fec ting aiack!
Down deep In her hentt she 10 hoping
That little old clerk may come back.
.-Chiclxu Recolc-IIsra.G.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

II see ! must be more severe with
you, Alfred! If you get home again so
late I'll dismiss the cook and begin
doing the cooking again myself!"-
Flfsgende Blaetter.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Hoax-You say he owes evsrythinS
he has to you?
Joax-Worse; he owes more than Ae
has to me.-Philadelphis Record.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Briggs-Hendry was rebuking me
for being envious Of people who are
better than myself. He says that is
one sin that cannot be laid at his
door.
0riggs-No; Hendry doesn't believe
there Is anybody better than he is or
that anybody possibly could be.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
n Chl~xs,

"Mrs. wabash looks like such .
loable woman
"Lovabie! should ssy she was low
ebaei That's her long suit. She had
Avs husbands In seven yesrs!"-
Cleveland PlAiu Dealer.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
Years AGs.

Miss Pinkie-what do you think Of
tAis7 King Edward VII. says Amer
lean girls are the prettiest in the world.
Rival B~!le-No doubt he had you in
mind.
~ have never been over there"
"No. but he's been hers."-N. r.
Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Jaks-Hers's An advertisement In
u paper fer that dog you found. The
0An wot owns him Offers . reward.
Jim-How dye know its mani
Jsks-Th' paPer says "no questions
aaked."-N. T.. Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Eth.l-1 think that vase 10 awful
homely. don't you?
Maudc-Yes. l have dropped Il on
the floor three times, but IT, Woa't
beeak.-Somerville Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Tia Bachelor was at . dinner
once at which there were - at table.
She-Did anything happen?
The Bachelor--Yes: two of them
were married within year.-Puck.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

ibid little Jim enjoy that children's
party7'
II guess SO. He wasn't hungry I'M
til the next afternoon ct four
o'cloek."-Puek.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

"Your hair 10 rareyt gold" ne cried,
you are the maid I've picked"
But after she became his bride
He found he'd been gold-bricked.
--Baltimose American.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Georgs-1 see nothing but for " to
elope. Do you think Jour faAhsS
would forgive us?
Ethel am sure he would.
George-How can you be surs7
Ethel felt . little nervous on that
score. snd-7snd asked him.-Tt
Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Alice-I'm SO glad you are engaged
at last!
Grace-Yes. George and will b
married in September.
Alice-Good gracious!! You don't
mean to marry him. do you7-Brook-
Ign Life.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Sally Gay-Iiow well Miss Linger-
long holds her age!
Dolly Swift-fes. she 1ooks as
youthful as she did IL years t-go. and
acts only a trifie younger.-Town
Iopica.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
PoAv hey,

His mother told him not to swsAss
His father taught him golf.
He minded both with utmost cAso--
Brain fever took him OF.
Judge.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Friend-Did you ever shed real tears
on the stage?
Actress It's enough to
make even an actress cry to be told
right in the middle of hve-act traT-
sdy. that the manager has skipped
with the reccipt..-N. Y. Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
co.aan't Soy.

Tho Patient-Is it true that welsh
sasebits are unhealthy?
The Doctor-ican't say. Iwasneve.
called In to attend one.-N. Y. World.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Diggs-Do you believe there 10 any
truth in the saying that II tskes .
genius to live with genius7
Biggs-So, ] don't. never consid.
cred my wife genius.--Chics6o Daily
News.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
Cyaical.

Il wonder II there really 10 sny
, honor among thieves?"
Certainly not. Thieves are just
as bad as other people. "-Philadel-
phia Pres.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

"Yes." said the youngsters mother.
"Mr. Bliggins insists that our boy is
going to grow up to be wonderfully
intellectual aud estimable man."
THAT IL only . natural parental
PRIDE ~
Perhaps. l am not iRuite sure
whether 1t is parental pride or beliefin
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
rslE HOME GOLD CUBE.
An. INGENIOUS TREATMENT ny WHICH
DRUNKARDe A1B oGIM0 CURED
DAILY IN sffT1 or THEM
eBLvED.
NO NoxIOus DOSES. NO WEAKENING
-. TAE NEBNe1. A FLEAsANT
q AND rOsl51vR CURE FOB
the LSQUU2 HADIT.

r h nov essssa,ty kaown aud under
stood that Drunksaasss u . diaeass end
nj weakness. A bodvA lb6d Hffb poison.
an serves conp,sesF shattered BY
periodical OF CONSTANT Use Of intoxicat-
ing ljquoss. requires % anttdote capable
Of neutrslizins sad srAdicatinR this
poison. and destroying the cravlne for
intoxicants. Sul1sssss may now cure
'thsmeeives at hoass without publicity
Of iosa Of time from business BY this
wooslerful HONE GOLD CUBE"
which has been perfected after many
years Of Close study and treatment Of
insbsiates. Ths faithful uss according
70 directions of tAis wonderful discovery
b positively guaranteed to cure tbs
most obstinate eess. no matter how
hard . drinker. Our records show tbe
mArveie0s Transformation Of Thousands
o. Dtatntards into sober. Industrious
assa spst9ht lleu.
WIVES VCUaE- YOUR Nus.
RANDeil ~ CHILDREN CURE
YOUR FATHERSli This remedy 10
IN no 1920 . nostrum bat n . specific
for this diseases only. and 10 70 skillfullv
devised aad prepared that It IL thorough
y soluble and pleasant to tlss taste, %
tAat Il can b given In . cup Of tea or
soase without the knowledge Of the
psfsne taking It. Thousands Of Drunk
ards h4vo Cured themselves with this
psicsless remedy, as many more have
bsea cared and made temperate men
By havin9 the CURE" administered
hy loving frieads and relatives without
their knoWledge in coffee OF tea, and
bslisve todav that they discontinued
Artskin9 Of their own free will. DO
NOT WAIT. Do not b deluded bv
apparent and misleading ''impsove-
msuen Drive out the disease at once
aud for III time. The"H0AE GOLD
CUREn h sold at the extremely low
psise u Oos Dollar. thus placing within
,seanh q everybody treatment more
s1teeaal than others costing e26 to $50
Full djesc4ions accompany each pack
~. special advice By skilled phvsic-
las vbes requested. without extra
eharDs. Sent prepaid to any part Of tha
world On receipt OF Ons Dollar. Ad'
drpes Depk e SIC, EDWIN b. GILES
4 COMPANY. 2saU and 2ss3 Market
1tssse. Philadelphia.
An correspondence strictly ooa6den.
tial.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
Mishly c.IereA.

1Sa--I wonder who first started that
phrase, "the pink of perfection
Nay-Probably seine vender who
sold circus lemorade.-Chicago Daily
SeWs... 81.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Voter-Nay ask whether your Wis
It home At this time has any political
significaneef
/ s,atcsmAn-Young man, let me first
ask you whether your numerous Wis
Its to my daughter in my absence
have any sentimental significance.-
Chicago Record-Nerald.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
Cheaper.

Nodd-Are you renting . enttaee at
the seashore this summer?
Todd-No, couldn't AFFORD It. Tn
buying one.--Brookiyn Life.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Bobby-Pa, when does . mss get
too old to learnt
Ha.her-when he gets too old -
eaarry, my son.-Puck.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

N~gsins-A woman can never keep
secreC
Dussihs -Non.en.ei Ny wife and
Asd been engaged for four hours be-
fsre . soul knew anything about it,
Philadelphia Record.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
A Pessinist's Pva,

II see that . pearl necklace has
Just been cold in Paris for $S4 1880"
Strange how fools with money will
throat away."-Cleycland Plain Dealer.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Nastor-I am panied to see, dear
Sesther. thst you will sleep In church
% Sunday.
.karishioneS-Of course. Why not7
lsa't Sunday . day of Eest?-Detroit
ftee Press.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Wyld-De Rox has been sick long
time, hasn't he?
Dr.. Ooun-Yes;- but he cen afford
it.-Brooklyn Life.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

she-I would like to have my por-
trait painted. Could you recommend
to me an artist7
He-Yes; go to Rosinsky: b IL =
flower painter.-Asggsndorfer Blast
ter.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Bells-Do you think the world ii
growing better?
f1ora-I thought 30. my dear. untf
I married George to reform him
Smart Get,
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

Chattertcn (souriy)-why don't you
10 into the water?
His Wife (naiveiy)-Would you have
Ne take oil the starch out of the col
lar and cuffs of my bathing suit?-
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
oae Yves Ba0o4h.

.'Has Gobang's marriage . sue.
esssf''
Il hardly thisk 20. heard hin
ssy the other day that he would
sever 20 to the penitentiary for big
smy."-Brooklyn Life.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

In 1901 there were only 2s0.o0o per-
sons in the limits of the United states
who spoke German as mother
tongue. ~
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
An EXTRAORDINARY TREE.
u Grows In the Wild 81 Africa anA
y ksswn ~ the DaesaA -
KaassAassa.

In the Congo region there Is o most
remarkable tree, Of which Europeans
had often heard, but of which they
had never seen . picture until few
days ago. when several photographs
Of 1t. which were taken by order Of
the Congo government, arrived in
Paris, Berlin and London. The tree
In known rs the baobab of Kinschas-
Ma. and II is believed to be the largest
tree Of its kind in all Africa, says
the New York Herald.
Kinschassa 10 on the Congo rail-
road, about an hour and . halrs ride
from Leopoldville, and il . flourish
ing place. having several factories
and an English mission. The banks
of the Stanley pool are low at this
point and several huge baobabs grow
on them. The natives call these mon
sterx monkey bread trees" and
their scientific name IL "Adsnsonia
digitata."
The monarch of them all. which
has just been photographed, IL over
80 feet In circumference, yet, strange
to say, II is hardly 30 feet in height.
Its gigantic branches are leahess and
withered, and the trunk itself has
for many years shown signs Of decay.
Indeed, II h quite hollow on one side,
and 1t In evident that II cannot sur
vive much longer. Al the foot its
growth has been most abundant, As
can be seen from the great breadth
and solidity, not only Of the main
trunk hit also Of its npmesous or
shoots.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

TeCC1veu IUt VI IcJcCtVV fHoH"
scripts to-day" said Titmarsh to .
friend.
Ibid your had no idea you had
an ambition to shine as an author"
Not exactly that. You see. my
girl and quarreicd, and she returned
all my etters."-Tit- Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14
DAlAeoSv.

"It's kiHd Of Encouraging. Ethel"
said Mr.. Cumrox; "kind o discourag-
ia0." egsf
''whatts. father7"
TITS q month aines you read your
graduation essay. and they haven't
taken ydir advice on how TO run the
9overnuEsnt yst."--washington Star,
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-14

TAA wise look dismal. I sur1ntss.
Because folk won't believe they're wis.,
Puck
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09
The SIrdar's tharm.

fhe story goes that the Sidar pos Aesses a charm which comes from In. dia. and which brings him luck wher pyer he tours. That be is one of the slckiest men in Europe goes without saying. Lord Kitchener received a telegram of congratulation from the queen on the fact that Mahdism has now been given it's final blow. The sidar replied, Your most gracious majesty, the man who does not accomplish his aim is failure. l have lived to overthrow Mahdism, and hhe nineteen years I hay: struggled foa .ts abolition hare now been crowned with success. My mission is aceom- tli5hea."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09

j. ". Adams, Editor and Manager.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09
Ji3e F)oIp Grapb(c.
PUBLISHED BY

GRAPHIC PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09
Teleg phei Jp ooe. Flight.

That New York is big city which the stranger seldom learns very well, aas quite forcibly impressed upon q artain well known Californian a few day5 ago. He was charging about in Ao business district ard suddenly re- aemhara6 that lie wanted to telegraph 5 ! friend whose offices arc It 195 Haads The Californian dasheG #,5 tAe sf telegraph office, wrote
 his fisas eh. and covering it with a a. passei it through the wicket to aa reaeiyee The receiver smiled
 aal $ the natter demanded the
 f9Ha5aa Why thfs is 195 Broad- gii tfa receiver and you man aB ja#5 one fighs of stairs. There
 confused period that lasted 5Qt seaQnd, and vixen the Califor-
 Bot aHa Herfe hack Ee calmly said: 5 knew e9at Let t e5 anyway.
 eaa telegraph across this room this e9lGtar if want t3 and haya
 We to that thing out in llifg5ia every cay for a joEe."
 The receiver may have been bluffed z6t as FecaiFers go they ne hard te zaq1ass.= San Francisco Chronicle
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09
kzLoaGsHa Bs 4HGYotCsry.
tfaaee fI#4 3 Substitute for the s5ritiah
 Cat O Nine Tails

someofthe French newspapers have besn telling about th9 new method of whipping uen which lad just been introduced eAperimentaNy into some of sHe penitaHtiaries and colonies of France. 3He instrument bears the pleasing name of the electric cat, i" and 4atectrfeiar expresses the s5ientifa opinion -aas if Is q great Improvement son the Russian isnoHt and the eat Q 1iae tails# #aieh5 lt says, still unfor. taaaeasE eaares =.a maay penal eoIo-
 as aHa ta tAa zatteatariea of so- called etx5lzze> aseees. zAhe method af this He# whHaas maeaiae i5 very fmpia and ba5:aaEs-.5i,a T'ha calprit sTh9 has ben saea a4aI to =4alergo the ash is+.9l to a p3s. ta 4ae asaal man. 1ar Behip9 him $ I pheal driven by -a electric motor. Whleh seas gound E5ta [ yetes ty Chat is unpleasant for Ja2 victim. The velocity may De regu- 3ataa, however, according 10 the seyer- 'ty of the trouaciag to be adminis- t#ee1 Attached to one of the spokes Is whip which swings around the circle and the cui9Fit is placed at such m aDsle with reference to the in5tru- aeat Of fage1lation that every time it comes around it nips him squarely on tzo back. It is claimed for the new invention that it dispenses justice i'm. partially and equally It has 10 ani mus against the prisoner it's blows ayo given with equal intensity. and it bet. Ter fuldIls the idea Of even-handed justice than manual flogging. which is likely to distribute penalties very un. evenly Philadelphia Tines
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09
TIE IDEAL AUTOMOBILE.
Lou Cost, Durability. and Speed Nee

Lou Cost, Durability, and Speed Ee@
 essary.
 The automobile has been sufficiently long in cur midst to enable IS to define tue essential qualities which 80 to r2a1e Up an ideal maahine says the Scientific American. Naming them in lkeir order they are as follows; Low GDst durability, endurance (!arge fuel supply, ability to climb hill and speed. L0w cost is given the first place for ths .eaaon that the present price of the au- somo5i3e places it altogether beyond tha means of the average individual, and renders it very decided luxury | is certain that chaapening the cost will produce proporti0nate increase in the demand, and an increased de- Land will lead in it's turn to a fedue- tina in the price. This was eonclu- sively proved in the history of the bi cycle, the cost of q first-class machine today being about one-qG2rter what il was few years ago, when the number of riders was limited. Bat while the ideal automobile must be cheap, the reduction in price must not be gained at the expense of sound nlareriaIs and good workmanship. However great may be the demand for low-priced machine, our manufacturers must nev- CT attempt to meet 1t by making . short cut by way of showy but inferlo- construction The folly of such meth cd Vas demonstrated very conclusive ; EAea s148 5lS3els ga9 # tne 8oigtfs Of It's popularity Next r. its low cost and durability we place the entrance Of the automobile, by which we mean its capacity to cover large mileage without having to refill it's fuel tanks. Liberal fRei capacity will be a very strong recommendation to the bfcycliss Tho has heen accustomed to rove ali aay on long distance excursions with the knowledge that he is not tied to particular stepping places, or liable to De ho9olessly stalled" by q collapse of his motive power in out-of-the-way ar lne1pected places.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09

OFFICE: a90 }Tasf RaTraque Street HEzI.FPH0EE &a. i92.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09
sxpPtiIRes ARE HOT ALL BLUE

Other riets Are Sometimes roene
 Among Cey:on Gems.
 It is commonly believed that the sapphire is known only as a gem of q tleh Ye!vety Due in color" observed aa eN9aaieHaa5 dealer in precious stcnes Q Ire writer the other day. "As matter Of fact, the sapphire occurs in various hues. In Ceyon, for in. stance, WEere the finest specimens of this gem ate found, it ranges from the soft yelyety blue to the peacock blue. graduated ip the latter to an almost saultless White. It also occurs in whites, greens and yelloWs, the latter shade being known as the oriental to- paz and the green the oriental emerald. lbe white sapphires are often found clouded or streaked with blue, so that many specimens are cut which are white when looked at transyersely but having bit of fine blue tint on the ande1 point. Then there is the red sapphire, CT Coylon ruby It is valued as highly as the finest Burmese rubies. hese most highly prized are of rich pigeon blood or rose-reu color. Some Very fine saRphires have been found An Montana during the pest ten years. The American gems are light blue. 0lue-ereens green and pink, but the deep blue and red stones, which are eAie-z ia demand aa jewels, have so far never been discovered in any part of this country :" Washington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09
PTayfag Cards.

The ar7oans of playing cards used T the world is something won, aeaful. The United States :nanufac. eures great qua1Gties. and also imports many for use Germany possesses z4irty-fonr plasine-card factories which fast year produced 526o poo packs T this a}aaf9E t4S-o9o went into crer'atiea uavHHs atitt Of |. a20,0e4 marks 5 G4tv plid op chose exported WYE" I : large pari come p tAis
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09
lit % Fa&

#8Asraeaeristie that these gho
 ea others thae they cannot Dean Swift, the sever. if.st i his day, was one day #igs 4itb 2 company of gentlemen. eff whom he made tha batt of his #eale. with repeated salIies 1st last
 4eaa poured ppon piece of duck q1na esaxy intended to be eaten with faasted geese. The unfortunate gen man seeing this. immediately said; NY good dean, you surprise me-yo0 4 duck like goose" The company 1ared and dean was So confused and aoft.3ia. that he flew into r3ge and ,ezt the able.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-09
RESOURCES.

|. ". D. !learn, Cashier of the above Bank ; true 10 the best of my ledge and belief