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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-10-19
The Comnloner.
lNEr. Ksryan's Paper.l

The Commoner has attained within
six months from date of the first issue
circulation OF 100000 copies.a record
probably never equaled in the history
of American periodical literature.
The unparalleled growth of this paper
demonstrates that there is room in the
newspaper field for national paper
devoted to the discussion of political
economic, and social problems. To the
columns of The Commoner Mr.. Bryan
contributes his best efforts; and his
review of political events as they arise
from time to time can not fail to inter
est those who study public questions.
The Commoner's regular snbscrip-
tion price is $l.00 per year. We have
arranged with Mr.. Bryan whereby we
can furnish his paper and THE
MERrDIoNAL together for one year for
81 65. The regular subscription price
of the two papers when subscribed for
separately is $500.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-10-19
Grains Of Rics.

Each is building his own world.
The light heart is the happy heart.
A pleasure postponed is q pleasure
lost.
Cheerfulness wins friends wherever
it goes.
If you are in bad box make the
best Of it.
When candidate gets into. a stew
that settles his hash.
Falsehood like a nettle stings those
who meddle with it.
You will always find the coward in
the hands of his friends.
Society welcomes only those who
amuse or fatter.
Personalities never add force to an
argument.
lhe gushing acquaintance rarely
becomes the consistent friend.
Extravaganza always forgets that
pay day will come some time.
Mosquitoes have no pedigrees, yet
they are often full-blooded.
1t hurts some folks as bad to get
old as it docs some to live a married
life.
Thoughts are the force with which
we build character, for thoughts are
forces.
When a man fatters himself thai
be knows a woman, he--flatters himz
self.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-10-19

Good citizens are those who stndH
the best interests of The community
in which they live. Are you on6s
The poorest quality Of citizens IL y22es
one who considers everything pers65ti
al, can't see an inch beyond se1f -
tafgette ddFetttse1r.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-10-19

The talent is worthless which has
not its roots dcep il integrity.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-10-19
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
AFTER "DEADBEATS.'
Bookkeepers and Collectors Contemp.
 late Organization.

The bookkeopers and collectors of the city are discussing the matter or organization, mainly Tor the purpose of protection of the business concerns of the city against "deadbeats :" There are number of persons in Pine Bluff and Jefferson county who buy all they can on credit, and pay for noth- ing. If the organization is formed, which is quite probable, a list of those who fail to pay their bills will be placed in the hands of evry booK- keeper and collector in the city. and the @deadbeats. will find it impossible to get further credit; for after beat ing one house, his name will be fur n1shed to all the others so that he may be refused further credit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

port of many of the old warhofses of the State viz; Judge John Me Cure. Col A. $. Fowler. Major w. A. F. Tisdale, Col. G. A. A. Deane, Louis Altheimer, B. F. Bodenheimer, and many others who have fought the battles Of the party for the last thirty years. It is also gratifying to know that in the face of the strong appeals made to the colored members of the committee, seeking to preju- dice them by claiming that I was unfriendly to the eolored man, yet five of the eight stood loyal to me to the last.
 It is evident that Gen. Clayton ha stirred Up q fight that is going {, give him desperate struggle to re tain supremacy over the Republican party in Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
The Wholesale Grocers.

Little Rock, April i3-The Arkan- sas Wholesale Grocers association ,,d- journed yesterday evening after the election of the following officers P C. Davis, Fort Smith, president, W. H. II. Shibley, Van Buren, vice-presi- dent; w. B. Plunkett, Little Rock, second vice-president; R g. Robert son, of Fort Smith, secretary; Mr. Thompson, of the Texas Produce com pany. Texarkana. treasurer. The ex- ecutive committee is w. j. schols Fort Smith; Fras.k M Fletcher, of Little Rock, and R. C. Will,il.s, Of Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
MAY BUILD A FACTORY.
Two GreencastIe, Ind, Gentlemen Buy
 Timber Land Here,

Messrs. Frank p. Alder and James E. Houck, two wealthy timber men of Greencaslte, Ind. were visitors in the city Saturday, A Graphic reporter learned that they anticipate establish Ing large factory at this point in the near future. They would give out no particulars regarding their proposed move, when questioned The gentle men went south on the Cotton Belt road Saturday afternoon.
 MT. Alder purchased a valuable piece Of timber land from Mr. William Car. penter. The consideration was S4SGo The purchased property is in the ex. treme southeast corner of the comfy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
A New Game.

Tether ball is in high vogue It affords amusement and outdoor exer- else It is played by means of a pole nine feet long, to which rope and tennis ball are attached Two play the game; one hitting the ball with a tennis racket in one direction, while the other hits 1t in an opposite direc- ton. Whoever succeeds in winding the rope entirely around the top of the pole has won the game.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
SENATOR CALOWECL'S BILL.

Senator Creed Caldwell's bill. which compcls settlement between lanlord and tenant. and which has passed the senate, is intended to put an end to tenants getting in debt to land owners for provisions and supplies and then throwing up their employ ment with the landlord and going away without paying for the supplies. 1t Is to protect the farmer against d lot of shfftless tenants who make 9 living by "deadbeating. The object Is set forth in section second. which reads as follows:
 If any such laborer oPrenter shall
 abandon such employer CT land
 lord without having suffiaien-
 amount due him to pay fors such
 RfsEisic1 and ss}eislie9. .5n6 sl.4lI = faii er eefls6 sa pa the aan,o
 9n den.3nd of n pof.Ievar ar
 andie 1. be=saaji fa deemed fo
 have ea5ained s4 ! provisions CT
 supplies with l. i5.co. 4o |,
 {raad eteh emp ,ye or landlord
 and shall be be daem.
 cd guilty of miqda.
 mean2' and upon eaarie::e.l sbau
 be find in any su5a not les tban
 live dollars ($5.0o) nor more than
 fifty dollars (s.0 ool or bv i'm.
 Pfisonment in the county iaiI
 tor thirty f3ol days. or for botb
 me and Imprisonment at the dis.
 cretIoh of the court or jury trving
 the case.
 me passage of Senator Caldwells plii Is largely due to the efforts of tbo 'elersoh county Farmers association winch at it's last annual mootino held in this city, adopted q resolntjan u Sihs the Representatives from tbis SeetloA CT the state to introduce such . bill and urge it's passage
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
Mai. J. H. PaSchal Dead.

Maj. J. Ii. Paschal, assessor of Pul aski county, died at his home at Lit tie Rock Saturday, after protracted illness. He was prominent citizen and was quite well known in this city, He was one of the most promin- ent men in the Brooks Baxter war and was commissioned major and quart. ermaster by Gov. Baxter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
Do Not Delay.

To enable us to supply the increas- ed demand made upon us for stenog- faphers and book-keepers, we will during the month of April, enroll stu dents at the following rates: One month, $6.50; three months, SIS: six months, $35.
 JAMES PRACTICAL BUSINESS
 COLLEGE. 1so
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

,. Vsden Armour Announced . off ol si '9ooooo for the Armour Institute. oi Chicago, while he waited for a street ear. Now while the Pine Bluff people are waiting for the new cleo. erle street cars to be installed here they might emulate Mr. Armour's ey. ample by loosening up their purse string and making a few contribu- 'ionS to the various local objects "iiieh are worthy of benevolent con sideration.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

MT. (. II. Tipton for state treasurer to succeed the late Thos H. Little. was q most excellent selection on the part Of Gov. Davis. Mir Tipton has long been connected with the office. IS honest and thoroughly understands the duties of the position
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

Lawrence Station, was found dead in bed by her mother.

Up to date the grand jury at Cam ments for gambling and for other crimes, but one of the most sensation al cases before the court is the case of the State of Arkansas vs. T, Y. Reeves. indicted for assault with in. tent to rape.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
NEWS IN BRIEF.
STATE

The date of the meeting of th4 Bas Association of Arkansas, at Het Springs. has been changed from May 2S and 29 to May 21 and p.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

The Federal grand jury at Little Rock, returned eleven indictments Friday Ed Wick of Pope county was or. Will Young was indicted on four counts on the charge of robbing the United States mai waeun near the Union depot at Little Rock Novem- Der 30, 1900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
LaBeHe Marie,

if accompanied by person with a paid 3o=cent ticket, which must be purchased before D. m. of that date.
 Reserved seats on sale at Altschuls cigar store. Secure them early and avoid standing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

Senator Prices bill appropriatng slo 900 for an Arkansas exhibit at the worlds fair was amended so as to re- duce the amount to $30,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

The infant son of Mr and Mrs. Chas. Dodd, of Russellville, was burned to death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

A Texas concern is considering the advisability of erecting a big cot ton mill at Camden
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14
The Arnold Stock Company.

Guaranteed the best attraction on thf road playing at 1ec, 2oc and 30c.
 Note-To introduce the merits ot this truly excellent company, ladies will be admitted free to the openine performance, Monday night, to sec the great New York SncceSS-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

The Globe-Democrat keeps making wry faces because St. Louis went Democratic
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

State Treasurer H. C. Tipton has announced the appointment of Mr
 J. C. Massey as receipt clerk in the office, and the promotion of Mr. !. L. Yates to be deputy. Dr. McCully and Capt Shoppac1 will be retaineG.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

A class of twenty received diplo- mas at the commencement exercises Of the medical department of the Uni Versity of Arkansas at the Capital theater, Little Rock, Friday night All of the graduates are from Arkansas, with the exception of four.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-14

Miss Ethel Michigan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William McGuigan, of
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
The Tu,,,.l wn. Forgotten.

At Brussels the visitor is often struck
by the extreme thinneSS of the earth
covering the Hraine lie Comte tunnel
and wonders why the common sense of
the engineers who made the line did
not direct them to continue the cutting
and thus avoid Il subterrancan pas
sage.
The mystery is thus explained: When
railways We're in their veriest infancy.
the Belgian government sent Il party cs
engineers over to England TO acquire
experience in construction of the new
iron highways, and ON their return
they We're Instructed to lay out the
first railway in that c;terprising little
kingdom. The work was accordingly
nut in hand, but on its completion one
of the engineers exclaimed:
Good gracious, we have forgotten
the tunnel.'
The CONSERVATION was general. cspc-
cially when it was remembered that
there was not II single line in England
but could boast of a tunnel. What was
to be done: Nothing but to construct
the long corridor ut Bra.oc IL Comte.
and when it was finished the earth was
Hut on top. The tunnel was the glory
CT the line.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
a Rec: n souu noul md 8 c,xe..

Lord ColIr.Ige. the famous lord chice
Stuart L. Gsant-Du an incident Of his
earlier life He had to cross examine
an eminent professional witness about
4 proposed harbor. In the course OF do
ing SO Ike said. "Rut. Mr.. -. isn't
there reef Of rocks that would be a
great Inconvenience 10 you:'
"Oh. yes" replied the witness. "Cn-
doubtedly there is. but we propose to
set rid of it In such ana such Il man
ner."
Very good" reioined Colcridgc. but
when you have got rid of it, would
there not be Il very awkward sand bank
to contend with"
''Ccrtainly." said the witness, hut
against it we should provide thus anu
thus
Well" answered Colcridge. hut
when YOU lave removed both these ub-
stacleS would you not still have a great
deal of trouble from the current OF the
river when in tlood:''
/ "Clearly." was the answer. but we
should encounter that difficulty sue
cesstully by another cNpedicnt." which
the witness proceeded to eNplair.
You have seen the place. have yoa
not" said Coleridgc.
"oh. yes. replied the other
We'll. l never did" was the re-
joindcr Il have invented alike the
rect. The sand bank and the river
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Fire Amonr tn. R.awoo.,..

Perhaps the most startling pheno-
menon OF the fire was the quick death
of childlike seIuoias only a century or
two ago. says John Muir in The Allan
tic. In the midst of the other eompara-
lively SLOW and steady tire wcrk one of
these tall. beautiful saplings. leafy and
branchy. would lie seen blazing up sud
Gently all in ol.e heavins. hoainii.g. pas
sionate flame reaching from the ground
to the top of the tree and fifty tn Il
hundred feet or more above il. With Il
smoke column bending forward and
streaming away ON the upper free flow
ing wind
10 burn these green trees Il strong
fire of dry wood beneath them is re-
quired to send up Il current of air hot
enough to distill int,ammahle gases
from the leaves and sprays; then. in
stead of the lower limbs gradually
catching fire and isniting the next and
next in succession. the whole tree
seems to explode almost Simultaneous
ly, and with awful roaring and throh-
hing 4 round tapcrng flame shoots up
200 or 800 feet. and in second or two
is qnenched. leaving the green spire 4
Hack dead mast bristlct and roushen-
ed with down curling bouglls.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
TN. Lustrous Pearl,

Pearls, as NEST readers know. are
small bodies fouAd either in the mother
of pearl shells or those with a nacrcous
lining They are formed either by Il
disease, by the presence Of Il parasite
or by an effort on Tie part of the mol
lusk to rid itself of some foreign sub
stance which has found its way into
the shell.
Pearls are composed of many layers
of carbonate of lime With organic mat
ter between and are not always pearly
throughout and Invariably have some
small central core or nucleus. Round
pearls of fine lustcr and color are very
valuable. and their value increases rap
idly with their size.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Manage For the Scalp.

The hair falls out when the strength
of its roots is insufficient to sustain its
weight any longer, and Il new hair will
take its place unless the root is dis
cased For this reason each person has
u certain definite length of hair. When
the hair begins to split or fall out. mas
sage of the scalp is excellent.
Place the tips of the fingers firmly
upon the scalp, aud then vibrate or
move the scalp while holding the pres
sure steadily. This will stimulate the
blood vessels underneath and bring the
blood vessels underneath and bring
about better nourishment of the hair.
A brush of unevenly tGfted bristles is
also excellent to use upon the scalp. not
the hair.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
To Cur. Round shoulaer..

In the case of round shoulders the.
muscles of the back are likely TO stiffcn
from disuse. \ special exercise to get
them into a timber condition seems to
be necessary. Stretch out and down
with the arlas until they nearly touch
the floor, bending back in like manner.
To successfully accomplish the latter
sit on stool before an upright piano
or heavy desk, plant Your knees firmly
against the furniture until YOU have
good support, then slowly bend back
ward with your hand pointed over
your head. At first you think You will
surely crack In half, so stiff are the
muscles, but astonishingly soon comes
the pliability. and as it is impossible
to fall your progress is easy and rapid.
This exercise if persisted in will
straighten out Il curved spine. but 1t
must be done gently and With patience,
because the tendons in the back are
delicate and must not be coerced.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
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Too ReaiistiC.

"Look here" said IL Suffolk farmer tc
n friend, I'm going To Kill my pig. hut
/ owe so much pork to my neishbors
that shall have none left for myself
If pay it all bac& What would you
dos"
quite easy to trick en- said the
friend. "lSill your pig aud leave it
hanging outside uIlil late at nisat, SOS
every one can see it. Then take it in
and say some one stole it. Stick to the
tale, and Youth be all right"
The farmer followed instructions.
and the kind friend watched his chance
and stole the pig, The poor farmer
came around next morning to tell what
had happened.
''Somceody's stolen my pig" he
cried.
Good" said the friend Stick 10 it,
and the neighbors II believe you. sure
enough"
"Rut it was stolen. tell you..''
"ENccllcat" quo;h the friend. Just
you stick To the tale
You confoundcd ass" yelled the
farmer. Don't YOU understand? 1t
was really s,olea,,,
superb" laughed the delighted
friend. 'Nou ought 10 have been an ac-
tor. so you ought
That Suffolk farmer slammed the
door and Went away fuming,-l.ondon
Answers,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
st. John Items.
BY MAC.

BY MAC.
} A Deal aud Tom Denton, each
celebrated Thanksgiving with
family dinners.
Henry Moss of Loveland, took
dinner with friends in st John,
on Wednesday last.
Rev Douglass of Missouri VAL
ley, favored the good people of
this place with sermon, last Sun
day.
d L Jones is painting and
otherwise improving his resi-
dence.
S A Haight and family visited
relatives in st John, Sunday last.
NJ J Sublet drove up from
Council Bluffs, Tuesday.
The Sunday school of this place
has decided to have a Christmas
tree at this place; consequently
the attendance is increasing.
Mr. 8 G Ladson has been en-
ployed to teach the winter term
of our school.
Rev Douglass will preach again
in the st John school house, on
Sunday. December 18th.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
lrrexularity and Indigestion.


a common cause of indigestion is
irresularity respecting tie time of
meals. The human SYSTEM seems to
form habits and to be in a degree de-
pendent upon the performance of its
function i'll accordance With the habits
formed. In respect TO digestion this is
especially observable. II meal is
taken ut Il regular hour, the stomach
becomes accustomed to receiving food
at that hour and is prepared for it.
II meals are taken irregular!y. the
stomach is taken by surprise, so to
speak, and is never in that state of
readiness in which it should be for the
prompt and perfect performance of its
Work.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
A.he. on clgnrs.

Few men protesting to be judges of
fine cigars know anything at all about
smoking them." remarked d cigar deal
er. The ashes OH the end Of the cigar
serve to retain the flavor and should be
permitted to remain as long as pos
sible. Then the constant humping
some smokers give their cigars in the
attempt to keep them clear of ashes
often causes the wrappers to break.
and that also lessons the pleasure Of a
good smoke"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Dog. OF Ala.L..

The dogs of Alaska are called mal;-
mutes. They are cross between a dog
and u wolf and work in harness soon
after their birth. They do not bark,
but. have peculiar howl. They have
long hair and can sleep in the open
with the thermometer 60 degrees below
blubber. They are fed once day, usu-
ally ut night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Darling Wnsns.

"Wasps We're the first paper Makers
said an entomologist. 1T is very inter
esting to study the ways of these fierce
little insects. For the sake of a grab
Mt the honey store Il single individual
will sometimes face whole hive of
bees, being in fair combat match for
any three Inhabitants of the apiary.
Most of us have had experience of the
tearlessness With which they will at
tack human beings"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
A business lot, 3OxlOO feet, near Erie
street, for sale for $4,000. Good seven
room house Enquire at TIMES office

Editor Lynch of "Daily Post" Phil
lipsburg, N j, has tested the merits of
Foley's Honey and Tar with the re-
suit: ~ have used great many pat
ent remidies in my family for coughs
and colds, and can honestly say that
your Honey and Tar is the best thing
of the kind have ever used and can.
not say too much in praise of 1t"
dbl q s OSBORNE.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Fire Fighting In England.

In the smaller places in England
horses have to be borrowed for the fire
engines. Often thirty to fifty minutes
are wasted in getting horses. which.
when an alarm of fire was given, We're
mt work at their daily duty. a consid-
cradle amount of time is also lost in
finding proper harness fer them. The
horsing of steam engines in country
districts is a Very difficult problem.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Full line of Queen Quality
Boots for Ladies wear at
Vick's. Great for skating.

The Southwestern Iowa Fruit
Growers meeting will be held at
Red Oak, Dec, 18th, 18Th aud 10th
1901. The large orchard and
fruit interests viii be represented
from the Southwestern "a coun-
ties in Iowa. All Interested in
vited. 600 page book on fruit
growing presented to anyone tax
ing out 81 membership. Write to
Secretary, Harlan, Iowa.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Excursion Rates for tn
HOLIDAYS.

Via the North Western Line. Elk.
cursion tickets will be- sold at low
rates to points on the North Western
system and the Union Pacific II. II,
within 200 miles of selling station,
December "a, 90, 81 and January l,
good returning until January 9, In.
elusive. Apply to agents Chicago y
North. Western R'y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Ladies afternoon at tho
Glass Blowers, Friday at
$3.50, Fifth and Erie streets.

The state department has re-
ceived from Minister Cor ger at
Pekip. translations of two edicts
providing for the establishment
of schools throughout the Chinese
empire and ordering the viceroys
aud governors to select and send
students abroad to be educated in
special branches of industrial
science.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-05
Chas Forde is transacting bust.
ness in Omaha today.
Letter List Tor Week Finding
Dec. 2.

Armstrong, Mrs Daniel
Billmire, Geo Il
Baker, Clay ca
Baldwin, Maggie
Bailey, n n
Coaley, Rachel
Frazier, Mrs L NJ
Fahey, Robt
Foss. Lars
Fox, Earl
Fowler, G Il
Halderman, Il Ii
lngersoll, I l.
johnson, Il w
Kelley, Mrs u
Lehman, Tom
Mitchell, Lawrence
Owens, w j
Slattery, Thos
Wright, L Il
Parties calling for any OF the
above will please say advertised
and give date of publication.
DJ ALBUM, P NJ