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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
A FOrEtVfng Spirit,

In his "reminiscences General Gordon
tells characteristic anecdote Of an &c
centric southern divine, the Rev. Rob
ert J. Breckinridgc. who was one Of the
most eloquent and terv.d not to say
bitter advocates of the Union cause
His trcnchant pen and laShing tongue
spared neither blood relatives nor min
is;CrS nor members Of the church, not
even those of the same faith with him
self. provided he regarded them as Un-
true to the Union On his deathbed
his family and some of his church
members were gathered around him.
They We're most anxious that he should
be rcconciled to all lncn and especially
to Il southern sympathizer Of his own
c!iuHcl. DR.. Stuart Robinson Of I<en-
tuc.sy, before he died, and they asked
him. "BrotAer Brcckinrid&e have YOU
forgiven all your enemieSt" "Oh. yes;
certainly have" "Well. Br0ther
Rreclinrid2e, have you forgiven our
brother, Or. Stuart Robinson?" Ger
tain.y | lave. Dtdu.t lust tell YOU
thai i Lid forgiven All Hy "n"niesE
pa: E.-oa!:"r H,:'ech.nr.N@o when you
meet E!.ol!4"r St,ls"t Robinson IN heav-
e4l q" yea ica. that YOU can greet him
as III the redeemed ought to greet one
aNa.l4ara" 'pou't bother me With such
qu2s;ions. Stuart Robinson VIII never
get there"
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S. A. MILUL2 FOR
EPRESENTATIVE

In this issue of the Graphic appears
the ann 'incement of Mr.. S. A. Miller
as a candidate for election to the Of
fee of representative to the next legis-
lature Mr.. Miller is native of Ten
nessee, bue two years ago came to
arkansas and adopted this state, He
was admitted to the bar in 1857 and
has practiced in the local courts since
1901. Though he has never asked for
office in this state, he has always
taken an active interest in politics,
being at all times a staunch and tried
Democrat He is a man of mature
age. we'll versed in the laws and has
much ability as lawmaker. He sub
mits his claims to the Judgment of the
Democratic voters of Jefferson county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
SHORT STORIES.

The process of stereotyping is 120
years old
1t took 1900 pounds of dynamite and
two weeks time to destroy small brig
that was sunk recently i'll Providence
harbor
\ man crossed the ocean from Liver
pool to New York recently and was the
only single man en- board, while there
We're fifty five single women.
\ youth at ChiIlicothe. Mo. went
Shooting over q month ago and in his
excitement shot off his left arm. This
did not discourage him and he was out
Ill the woods again, managing his gun
with one arm.
{. =. King. Boston mineralogist, re-
ports that under the state of Connect
cut. from bridgeport north and east to
the Massachusetts line, there is vast
bed of radium of sufficient power and
value. he says, TO make or unmake the
United States.
When the Union church of Phillips.
Me. was repaired it was found that
there was but one pew that had never
changed owners. No. AZ was purchased
by the late Seth Howard and his wife
when the church was built in 1880 and
remained the property Of Mrs. Howa rd
untN her death, Nov II, 1903.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
Hindoo Witchcraft.

All U.nCoos believe in witchcraft,
and. in strange contrast to the OLD be-
LEVERS in witchery. they believe that
youn" and pretty maidens are the chief
actors in such uncanny mummery. II
crops are blighted or if a general sick
npss prevails they write the names of
t.i the Young women of the vicinity
Oh separate tree branches and then i'm
rlcrSe the stems of the twigs for four
.ou,s and Il half in solution of holy
water and aromatic herbs. If one or
more Of the twi@s wither during the
specified time the young woman whose
uame or names are attached thereto is
Immediately put to death. Thus the
Influence of the witch is countera cted.
We crops saved and health restored.
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How the Fiddle Acted.

During a recent trial spin of Sham.
rock III. violinist on passing boat
serenaded her. whereupon Designer
Fife said to Sir Thomas Upton:
Every time hear fiddle remember
a description of the instrument given
to me by an unsophisticated country
man. He said: 1T was the shape of
a turkey and the size Of a goose; a
man turned It over on its back and
rubbed its stomach with a stick. and
by the powers. but 1t did sQueal!' ~
New York TimaA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

"Sunday Folks"

When DIR. John Cairns went from
Scotland to Ireland for rest and travel
in 1864 he was at once delighted by
discovering from the guides who
showed him about that most of the
landed gentry were Sunday folks"
"Ehats a fine castle,' he would say
pointing to a big house set like crown
on some rocky hill.
Yi:s, sorr." said his guide. ""ris Sir
John O'Conncrs," or "'Tis Sir Rory
OMores." He always added. Hes a
Sundah mon"
AT last DR.. Cairns grew curious.
what is Il Sunday MANI" he asked.
"Well, sorr, it do be a mon thot has
so El"ny writs out ag'in him for debt
that he stays shut up tight in his house
al the week and only comes out on
Sundah. whom the law protects him."
lr. Cairns opinion of the landed gen
Try underwent a change.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
How Heavy a Brick May BE,

Some years ago one man bet another
that he could not move an ordinary
brick tied to the end of a cord two or
three miles long. \ straight and level
road just outside Chichester. y. Y.
was selected for the trial. The brick
was not moved, and the man lost his
bet for large amount. 1t was stated
by some one present that the brick al
though weighing only seven pounds
would from a distance of two or three
miles represent dead weight of near.
ly ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
Conc sreanrn.> With a Consclenoe

The national House OF Represents
ttves has concluded that Congressn&a
Sheppard of Texas mas the most deb
cately balanced conscience in th~
entire body. When he started bach
from his holiday he had through tick
cts to Washington, but he found that.
by coming on the route he had select
ed he would be four hours late for tbs
opening of Congress. This discovery
was made In Ct Louis. Mr.. Shep2HsE
promptly threw away his tickets aus
bought another which landed hin In
Washington just in time. He won.
dered why more seasoned statesmen
laughed wnen he told Of this expert
ence. The Texan is only twenty
seven years old. which may go a long
way toward accounting for his eS,
t,enG fidelity to dut5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
Faithful to the Law.

why did you let him get away
from you?" thundered the chief
"He-er-took a mean advantage of
me-" replied the green detective. "He
ran across the grass in the park, and
"Well:"
"Well, there was Il sign there. Keep
Off the Grass '"-Philadelphia Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
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:. ADJUSTMENTS. T.
A. + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

The appearance of Richard Golden
=, King Dodp" under the manage
n,ent of Henry w. Savage at the Elks
7heater on Friday. January Is is mat
tor of more than ordinary interest to
rheater goeTs After a most prosper
ous season II all the large cities Hen
nr w. Savage will give Pine Bluff the
onnortunity of enjoying an eveing that
will be profitable to all lovers OF
catchy music. King DOGG will he
given with the same splendid stage
settings that chara acteriZed its pro-
dnction at Dalys theater. New York
city. and the Studebaker in Chicago, a
cast of metropolitan favorites, and a
chorus of rare beauty and vocal ahil-
itv. No comedy opera has more pleas
ing numbers that can be sung or whis
lied on leaving the theater and The
Tale # a Bundle Bee" sung by King
Dodo and Annette is certain to be on
the lips of all who are fortunate
enough to hear it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
HORSES AND hORSEMEN.

Lucie May. 2:22A. has new home in
Montana.
Cuprum. was raced this past season
under the pane Of Selesh. -.
Dick Wilson Is wintenng as usual at
the Rushville Und.) track.
The black weanling Ally. full sister to
Direct Hal. 2:O4N. is dead. .
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
His Test of Greatness.

"Ah." she sighed. the great men are
all dead
Blu. the beautiful! women are not"
he answered.
Then she looked soulfully up into his
eyes and told iiim she had said it Just
to be contrary and not because she
tHol"ht ii for a moment.-HousehOld
Ledger
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
For City Attorney.

The Graphic is authorized t. an
nonnce w. F. Coleman as candidate
for reelection to the office of city at
torney, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
RYAN'S CATARRHLINE

Is Gods gift to man. 1t is a positive
cure for catarrh of the head and nose,
hay fever asthma, headache, and will
cure a cold in one nights time. For
sale at all drug stores
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce S. J. Hunt as candidate for
election to the office of representative
to the legislature from Jefferson coun.
ty, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
Fer State Senator.

The Graphic is authorized 70 an
nounce Hon. II. X. Toney as a canGi-
date for the office OF state senator for
jefferson county, subject to the actor
of the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
Erskfne's Retort.

Erskine. appointed lord chancellor,
was offered at low price the official
robes Of the retiring lord. but said:
mo. 1t should not be said that had
adopted the abandoned habits of MS
predecessor"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
Circuit Clerk

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Walter l.. Goodwin as a candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of
circuit clerk of Jefferson county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce ]. w. Meeks as candidate for
representative to the legislature from
Jefferson county, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce S. A. Miller aG a candidate for
the Office of representative to the gen.
eral assembly from Jefferson county,
subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
County judge.

The Graphic is authorized t. an
nounce T. M. Phillips as candidate
for reelection to the office of county
and probate Judge, subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
For County Treasurer.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. J. II. Shelby as a candidate
treasurer, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Creed Caldwell as a candidate
for the office of county and probate
Judge of Jefferson county, subject 20
the action of the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
For County Surveyor.

TIE Graphic is authorized to an
ncunce Joe B. White as candidate
for the Office of county surveyor, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce l.. Z. Cheek as a candidate fer
constable of Vaugine township, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
For Constable.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Tandy Brewer as candidate
of Vaugine township, subject to the
Democratic primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
County Clerk.

The Graphic is authorized TO an
nounce L. T. Sallee as a candidate for
county and probate clerk of Jefferson
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
Sheriff..

The Graphic is authorized 10 ar
nounce James Gould as a candidate for
Jefferson county, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce C. w. Harris as a candidate
for the office of treasurer of Jefferson
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
For Representative.

The Graphic is authorized to an
for election to the .ffice of represen-
tative to the legislature from Jeffer-
Il
the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Frank Stewart as a candidate
for the Office of constable of Vaugine
township, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is autorized to announce
Jesse R. Core as a candidate for the
office of county and probate clerk of
jefferson county, subject to the ac
ton of the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Ed kerwin for the Office of
county and probate judge, subject to
the action ofthe Democratic party
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce " o. Alexander as a candidate
for the office of treasurer OF Jefferson
county, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

DE man dat kin profit by good ad-
vice." says Uncle Eben, has to be
about TO- times as smaht as de man
dat gives "-Washington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounee Dan Taylor as a candidate for
the office of clerk of the city Of Pine
Bluff, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary election, January
19, 1904
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

nounce G. e Lytle as a candidate for
reelection to the office of assessor OF
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
CITY Clerk.

The Grapaie is authorized to an
nounCe r. Lee Johnson as { candidate
for reelection to the Office OF City
Clerk, subject to the action q the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

When is a melo-drama not a melO-
drama? When the thrills are balanced
by the comedy. dances and songs;
then it becomes a comedy mel1"drama
and such is Man to Fan" now in its
-hird season. which comes to the Elks'
theater at an early date. This play
was one of the recognized successes
Of last season and from all reports is
duplicating Its record tAis year, and
has just played a return engagement
al the New Star theater, New York
city. with flattering results. \ COM
plete equipment of new and hand
some scenery specially built for this
company is carried, together with
many novel appliances for electrical
effects and the producing company of
nlayers is one of the very best that
has ever been gathered together.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

The Graphic is authorized to ar
nounce Charles Well as a candidate
for reelection to the Office Of alder
man frcm the Taifd ward, subject ~
the action OF the Democratic prinla-
ries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13
For Alderman.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce NJ. e. Bloom a. candidate for
alderman from the Second ward, sHte
jcct to the acti Il Of the Democratic
primaries,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

For Assessor.
The Graphic is authorized to an.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-13

RES.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
Follow Your Dreams.

To compel our thoughts to follow
the memory of dreams and on no ac-
count to revert to any subject of wax
Eng thought, pleasant or otherwise
fhat is woman's formula for sleep.
IF we have already slept in the
nigh" she says, 1--WE should in trying
20 sleep again, recall the dreams of the
previous sleep and carry them on. If
we have not slept, then it is necessary
10 go back to old dreams, which is
father more exertion and less certainly
successful. But even this is far better
Tor sleep than allowing the memory to
revert to any waking thoughts or to
the familiar old devices of counting a
anndred or picturing sheep, ETC."
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Vocation For Blind Girls.

Blind masseuses have been so sue
cessful in London sanitariums that the
cart of massage" is to be taught In
New York schools for the blind. Their
highly developed sense of touch gives
them a power that others lack, and
they show an aptitude for learning the
work that leaves those blessed with
sight far in the background, says the
New York Press. The blind folk are
careful almost to fault, and when q
mistake once is called to their atten-
ton it is never repeated. Thus great
field is opened to blind women, end
one in which there is no reason why
they should not be successful.
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AN IMPOSING SPECTACLE.
The Opening of the Supreme Court
of the United States.


AS the hands of the clock point to II
the crier of the supreme court of the
United States raps with his gavel. the
murmur of conversation ceases. and
attorneys, court officials and visitors
rise while the crier slowly Announces
''The honorable the chief justice and
the associate justices of the supreme
court Of the United States" ROBBED in
black silk gowns, they walk with slow
and dignified steps toward the bench
and as the chief justice appears at the
entrance at the rear they slowly pro-
coed to their seats. AS they do the
crier cries: "Oyez, oyez, oyer. All per-
sons having business before the hon
orable the chief justice and the associ-
ate justices of the supreme court of
the United States are admonished to
draw near and give their attention, for
the court is now sitting. God save the
government of the United States and
this honorable COURT
1t is an imposing and inspiring spec
tacle. the mere witnessing of which in
creases the red corpuscles of ones pa
triotism. No man entering that dome
like courtroom may wear his overcoat.
No member of it's bar may appear be-
fore it in coat of any color other than
black. Such is the dignity and i'm
pressiveness of that tribunal that men
to whom embarrassment has long
been a stranger evidence the renewal
mrs Wi NV
stammering speech, a quickened
breath, nervous manner, when adj
dressing the court.-Green Bag.
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THE ESKIMO DOG.
He Never Knows the Luxury of Z
Shelter or n Bed.

He Never Knows the Luxury of a
Shelter or n Bed.
The Eskimo dog from his birth to his
death, which in many instances is a
violent one, never knows the luxury of
shelter Or bed He spends his exist
ence outdoors and appears to be far
more comfortable in winter than in
summer. The pups when hardly able
to toddle instinctively show an ambi-
ton to run with sleighs Ghey never
bark and join with their treble squeals
the enthusiastic chorus of bowls with
which the Eskimo dog invariably
greets the first fall of snow The ambi-
ton of the young dogs is soon taken
advantage of by the Eskimos
The little fellows are hitched to sleds
in company with full grown dogs, and
to prevent them from being run over
they are tied by the neck to the tow
line, SO that when the run starts out
they are compelled to keep uD or be
dragged by the team. This simple
though brutal method of training is
very effective, and after one or two
runs the young dog Understands what is
wanted Of him. Even before he Is full
grown he is thoroughly conversant
with his duties.
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A Real London Fog.

A recent example of London fog was
the cause of some queer plumbers. A
Bayswater bus got nearly as far az
Camden Town when the driver thought
he was headed for Portland Station
Horses knew their way better
A wagon drawn by two horses be.
longing to firm of grocers in Coventry
was left by the man in charge just out
side Rugby, ten miles from their des-
tlnatlon. The animals started off and
were quickly lost to sight in the fog.
They reached home without mishap,
although the fog was so thick that OBJ
1ects could not be distinguished few
yards away. The driver, who had to
find his way on foot, did not arrive n.
TIL five hours later.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
MONEY IN COMMISSIONERS.
The Survival of an Older and More
Tragic Custom.


The practice of putting money under
the foundation stone of new building
is the shadow of an older tragic GUS
tom. The money stands theoretically
for the ransom of the human being
who by ancient superstition should
have been buried in it's place. Other
wise, it was held, the building would
not stand firm and endure.
There was time when this particu-
lar kind of human sacrifice had a
vogue extending to most parts of the
world. Even in England skeletons
have been found imbedded in the bases
Of castle walls, and there is record of
one German fortress at the building of
which child was bought from it's
mother with hard cash and walled in
to the donjon tower, the unnatural
mother, according to the story, looking
on the while. Effigies of human be-
ings are still used in some parts Of
Europe as harmless substitutes, and in
remoter and more ruthless places the
old custom crops out from time to time
in all it's grim reality. Within the last
half century two children, boy and a
girl, were, it was reported, walled into
blockhouse by some laborers at
Duga, Asiatic Turkey. = New York
Times
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Club Land In Janan.

Japan is the ideal club land. In this
country the club world has a good
many class and other limitations. But
In Japan the system has flourished
from time immemorial and enters into
the daily life Of all sorts and condf-
tons Of men. It Is no uncommon thing
for people Of means to belong to from
ten to hundred different clubs, be-
nevolent or social, all of which exist
mainly to give the members an oppor-
tunity for one festive gathering the
more. In Tokyo there are 5000 differ
emit societies, from the Red Cross to
the Mustaches and the Pockmarked,
which explain themselves.
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Ancient worship of Animals.

The figures of the gods in ancient
Egypt were represented on the monu-
ments for ages in animal form. The
organization of the local population ran
on totem lines. Each city had different
beast gods. In the royal genealogies
beasts are named as ancestors, show
ing that the early Egyptians actually
considered themselves descendants of
animals. The primitive element in the
early Greek religion has been preserv-
ed in the sacred chapters" fra gments
Of which have been given us by He
rodotus, Pausanias and others, proving
that the oldest images of the Grecian
gods were represented in animal form
and that the different royal houses
claimed descent from anim"lS, as do
the savages Of America and Australia.
Mr.. j. McLennan in his papers on
"The Worship of Plants and Animals"
calls our attention to many. evidences
that the early Romans as we'll as the
Greeks wOrshiped totems.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
HOW TO TALK WELL.
You Can Acquire the Art by study
Care and Practice

You Can Acquire the Art by study,
Care and Practice.
The art of talking well-that is, with
ease and intelligentiy-in those
who listen and, rarest gift of all, lead
ing them to talk their best in reply, is
a natural gift. There is no doubt of
this. The gift goes with what we call
personal magnetism" Yet one who
has not this can learn to talk pleasant
ly, fuently and agreeably. First let
him talk much to himself, not audibly,
but forcing himself to formulate his
ideas. What man thinks clearly he
should be able to put into words.
Next let him study what will please
those with whom he talks rather than
what interests himself. Please note
that l say talks with" and not ''to'
There is great-an essential-differ-
ence, all the difference between con-
versing and lecturing.
"You never heard me preach, I be-
lieve" said Coleridge to Charles Lamb
II never heard you DIDO anything
elSer' Stammered the wit.
When you meet a man for the first
time say something you think would
draw him out. A fool can babble at
length. Wisdom and courtesy are re-
Quired to tempt others to speak with
ease to themselves.
There is no royal road to becoming a
good talker. Practice of the few sim
Mo rI1laS bavo ipdioatod will holy,
you on step by step.-Chicago News.