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Episcopal Sunday school.

On Wednesday, the 27th inst, the Episcopal Sunday school will have a Moonlight Lawn Party at Mrs. Ellen Bells, on West Barraque street. 1t was impossible to announce this party Sunday, as it had not been de- termined upon. Notices have been sent out, but no invitations. All of the Sunday school, and all those in- terested in the Sunday school are expected to come. The children may bring their parents with them.
 This party will be given to the Sunday school instead of picnic. Mrs. Bells yard is eminently suited for this purpose, and the large trees will prevent dampness. The yard will be lighted by nature and art. Refreshments will be served, and if is hoped nothing will mar the pleas ure of the occasion. 1t is the desire of the Sunday school officials to in- crease the interest in the Sunday school, and so all invited should come and have a good time.
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The esteemed Commercial bitterly protests against our allusion to it as Mayor Goldsmith's "official or gan" We would not intentionally wound the delicate sensibilities of the "old man" of our evening con- temporary, and we disclaim any in- tention of employing the language used in an offensive sense. But the Commercial is the 'official organ of hecity,' and Mayor Goldsmith's ad- ministration, and we submit that the characterization was neither unfair, unjust nor untrue. We hope this disclaimer will be sufficient to put the "old man" in q good hunor.
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We understand that a movement is on foot to organize local electric light company for the purpose of lighting the city at the expiration of the present contract. The proposi- tion is for the city to own her own electric light plant by issuing time warrants to be subscribed for and purchased by local citizens.
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Into the Presidents opera-box he stole. With pistol in his hand. Bang, and next morning the Presidents soul Took it's flight to bettsr land. Then upon the stage he sprang. And dashed across te the opposite side Waving glittering dagger in his hand s.Sie semper tyranus!n he cried. Out into the dark he went, And quickly mounted swift steed. To escape Nations wrath he was bent The horse was urged to it's utmost speed. He took refuge in barn
 When the U s. cavalry did arrive. And quickly he heard the startling alarm, Halt If possible. take him alive!" Booth was called on to yleld, But refused the summons bluntly, Saying, Let me out in the field And l'l fight your whole eompany.s The soldiers set the barn on fire And called on Booth to surrender. Private Corbin went around to get near. And shot him, causing him to welter. The soldiers took him from the barn And laid him on the grass gently. Booth took Captain Baker by the arm, Whispered Tell mother I died repent
 edlyn
 John Wesley Merriam
 Ex-Gondu ctor Cotton Belt Ky Pine Bluf. Ark.
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The first examinations of the school year are being conducted at the City High School and all parents are invited to visit the rooms during the afternoons while they arein progress. Tomorrow and Thursday after moons will complete the examina- tions, and commencement exercises will take place at the Opera-house Friday night.
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WATERS EXCEEDING. The River Reported Falling At
 Little Rock.

A telephone message to Mai. H.. A. Mccoy from the signal service department at Little Rock at 11:30 this morning stated that the gauge at that point showed the Arkansas to stand 1S.Sfeet and that the waters were slowly receding. As there have been no heavy rains at up river points for several days. no further fears are entertained of an overflow. This will be exceedingly gratifying news to the planters in the low lands
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Notice to Bicyclists

All bicycle riders are invited to meet in front of the court house next Thursday evening at 6 o'clock to participate in the bicycle parade. By order of F. NJ. kilroy, Captain.
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To Philadelphia. 4 Ark

State Teachers Convention June 23rd to 2ath. For this occasion the Iron Mountain Route will sell round trip tickets for $325. Tickets on sale June 22nd to 25th inclusive, with final limit for return of June 26.
 II. (. TOWNSEND, J. l.. REINAeH.
 c. P. & T. A. City Ticket Agt.
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Mr. Alex. c. Hull, leading eandi- date for Secretary of State, passed through the city today enroute to Drew county. Mr. Hull is in the lead for Secretary of State. and deservedly so, for he is the best qualified man in the race for the position.
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Order screen Doors and win- dOws, shingles, lumber etc., from Hardin Lumber Co.,, old Rigging mill. Telephone Con- nection. 54 d&sw If
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Masters Gaines and Spence Robin son, young sons of Judge James F. Robinson, left this morning for Chicot county to spend the summer.
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PultE BLOOD is the safeguard of health. Keep your blood pure, rich and full Of vitality by taking Hood,s Sarsaparilla. and you will not mood to fear the attacks of disease.
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Mr. B. H. Taylor, the merchant prince at Rives, Ark, is in the city today patronizing our wholesale merchants.
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MT. George Nining has returned from Houston, Texas, where he has been employed in the railroad service for sometime.
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To Fort Smith, Ark.

Annual Convention Christian church of Arkansas. June lst to 5th. For this occasion the Missouri Pacific Ky. will sell round trip tickets for $S.30. Tickets on sale May 29th to June lst. Limit of return June 9.
 !: L. REINAeH, Agt.
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Mr. T. L. Buck has returned from Louisiana and is at present at work in the Sheriff's office.
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7he DAILY GRAPHICqccepts ad- nertasi,,9 on tie distinct ond unequiuocal yuaroatee thot it has c daily circula- :ion larger than auy other daily aeus- paper pajlished U Ptue Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-26

Tine ]. Ed. Murray Camp of ex- Confederate veterans meets at Cir cult Clerk McCoy's office at o'clock D. m. today.
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We are pleased tostate that Mayor Goldsmith's condition is reported much better today
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Messrs. 0. McGowan, J. H. Fisher and A. C. Bates, of the Cotton Belt pay car. are registered at the Tru- lock.
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All the late newspapers, maga- zines, books and periodicals and stationery at Mitchell's. No. 205 Second avenue. , F dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-26

Mitchell is the only summer drinks man on Second avenue. If you don't believe it, call and be con ylnced. No. 205 West Second.
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Messrs. Eugene and sam Fies and C. E. Philpot left yesterday for Fort Smith to install an Elks' Lodge in that city.
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HOODS PILLS cure liver ills. consti- patton, lanndice, sick headache, bil- ieusness. 25c.
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Buy Paris Green from the G. N Hart Druo Co. } 24d3 w2w.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-26

An abundance Of Paris Green at the q. N. Hart Drug Co. , 24d3w2w
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Hon. W. J. stanfeld, of Rison, was in the city today.
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Mir. Leo NJ. Andrews, one of the leading planters Of the county, is in the city today.
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Maj. B. F. Busby. of Altheimer, is the city today.
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Mr. !. W. Tucker, of Tucker. is a visitor to the city today.
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The Fifth avenue grayeling com missioners will hold a meeting this afternoon.
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CHEAP 
 Advertise Your Wants.

If you have a House for Rent, or have anything for Sale advertise it in this Column.
 Rates: lines, one week, 25 cents, CASH IN ADVANCE.
 If charged, will be charged at the regular local rate of , cents line each insertion.
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Mr. John Farrar and wife, of Cam den, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. $. c. Martin.
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Mir. Gus Blass came down from Little Rock this morning.
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Mr. Thos. II. Bowles, of Dumas, is i'll the city.
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Twenty chrysanthemums for $l at Harper's greenhouse, No. 1724 East Sixth avenue. 1 23tf
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CANISTER SHOE]

Captured the diploma at the Chicago Worlds Fair W. have about co pair of odds and ends, $5, $6 $75O W marked these to close at $2.5O and $500 Don't wat long 100 pairs of shoes don't last long with us Or & 50 Oxford is positively the best Shoe sold by s at the price.
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ITEMS.

All kinds of summer drinks at Mitehel's. II dti
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Mrs. II. A. Mccoy is the guest of Mrs. ]. $. Whiting, in Little Rock.
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THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-26

FOR sALE-A Cranden typewriter Good I as new. Cost $50; will be sold for s25 Have no use for it. Apply at the GRAPHIC office, dtf
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nIlAnAslVW
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 MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free tron Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant
 40 YEARS THE STANDARD.
 CITY ITEMS.
 All kinds of summer drinks at Mitehell's. lI dtf Mr. Thos. II. Bowles, of Dumas, is in the city.
 Maj. E. F. Busby of Altheimer, is the city today.
 Hon. W. ]. Stanfield, of Rison, was in the city today.
 NIr. !. w. Tucker, of Tucker, is a visitor to the city today.
 Buy Paris Green from the G. N. Hart Drug Co. 24d3 w2w. Mr. Gus Blass came down from Little Rock this morning.
 Mrs. H. A. Mccoy is the guest of Mrs. ]. $. Whiting, in Little Rock. Mr. NJ. Cans has returned home from d brief business trip to St. Louis.
 Nlr. l. $. Mcdonnell, of Altheimer, was a brief visitor to the city this morning.
 Twenty ehrysanthemums for $1 at Harper's greenhouse, No. 1724 East Sixth avenue 1 23tf The Fifth avenue graveling com missioners will hold a meeting this afternoon.
 Mr. John Farrar and wife, of Cam den, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. S. c. Martin.
 Mir. Leo NJ. Andrews, one of the leading planters of the county, is in the city today.
 An abundance Of Paris Green at the G. N. Hart Drug Co. , 24d3w2w We are pleased tostate that Mayor Goldsmith's condition is reported much better today.
 Mr. T. [. Buck has returned from Louisiana and is at present at work in the Sheriff's office.
 Messrs. o. McGowan, J. II. Fisher and A. C. Bates, of the Cotton Belt pay car. are registered at the Tru- lock.
 All the late newspapers. maga- zines, books and periodicals and stationery at Mitchell's. No. 205 Second avenue. + dtf Messrs. Eugene and sam Fies and c. E. Philpot left yesterday for Fort Smith to install an Elks' Lodge in that city.
 Mr B. H. Taylor, the merchant prince at Riyes, Ark, is in the city today patronizing our wholesale merchants.
 Tine ]. Ed. Murray Camp of ex- Confederate veterans meets at Cir cult Clerk McCoy's office at o'clock D. III. today.
 Mitchell is the only summer drinks man on Second avenue. If you don't believe it, call and be con- yinced. No. 205 West Second
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 MT. George Nining has returned from Houston, Texas, where he has been employed in the railroad service for sometime.
 Masters Gaines and Spence Robin son, young sons of Judge James r. Robinson, left this morning for Chicot county to spend the summer.
 
 Order screen Doors and wfn- dOWs, shingles, lumber etc., from Hardin Lumber Co.,, old Rigging mill. Telephone Con- nection. 54 d&sw If The first examinations of the school year are being conducted at the City High School and all parents are invited to visit the rooms during the afternoons while they arein progress. Tomorrow and Thursday after moons will complete the examina- tions, and commencement exercises
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INTANTED-Agents:L Luminous Door Plates.
 w signs and house numbers. BeYeled glass, gold lined; can be read In the dark. For circulars. etc, address, C. I. Dunstan Mfg Co.,, 221 Fifth ave, Chicago 20d2w
The herald., 1896-04-19

stockings of the loudest plaids, with never
sign of leggings or gaiters. and low shoes
complete the outfit. 1t might be regarded
as common. everyday kind of costume
in Paris, but in Now York it holds the pop
ulace speilbound. She uses low handle
bars and rides in the most approved scorch-
ing way, with head and shoulders bent low
over the front wheel.
A whole army of theatrical cyclers can
be counted upon to duplicate OF exceed this
extravagant costume before the warm sea-
son is very far advanced, but the rank and
file of feminine riders will not approach 1t
by many degrees.
Most women trust to their dressmakers
for the bicycle style, and the newest cos
tunes exhibited by the fashionable mod
be worn during the spring and summer.
One costume shown is in drab covert
coat cloth. made with wide knickerbockers
falling straight down and made to resem-
BILE skirt by the addition of an apron in
front which conceals the trouser shape in
front. The apron is trimmed with tabs of
yellow leather, and buttons made of leather
braid, and the kickerbockers have bands of
stitched yellow leather round the bottom.
They are very tight IN front and over the
hips, and there is no fullness over the sad
die. The jacket is q short basque, round
ed in front and fitting in the back, and
buttons in front with five tabs of yellow
leather, diminishing in size from top to bot
tom.
1t has four godets behind and two at the
sides. The collar and lappets are faced
with stitched leather. The sleeves. rather
wide at the top and stitched at the bottom.
are also stitched with two leather buttons
The herald., 1896-04-19
THE SOUBRETTE CYcLIST

at the wrist. The opening OF the Jacket at
the neck shows an upright linen collar and
black silk tie. A jersey should be worn
with this costume, which is the latest
phihrUf hiHsi diraasor I'D dy~coIJi. l. e
Another costume, although less novel,
is extensively worn. 1t is made with
zouave knickers. very full, and plaits at
the waist. The material generally used is
a white and drab cheviot, with blue pat
tern of small check. The jacket is rather
longer than that of the costume already
described and resembles dress body
wlttfoutF whalebone. The front is trimme d
with double plat of the same material
and. three flat gold buttons, and is loose.
The waist band is of the same material
with gold button. The sleeves are mod
crate in size and have fiat plaits. They
are smaller above tine elbow, but not very
tight, so that the hand can easily pass
through the wristbands.
Although royalty has taken most extern
sively to the bicycle few of the women
riders wear what is called rational dress.
They cling to skirts and the skirts are
scarcely whit shorter than those used in
ordinary wear. This is clearly shown by
the accompanying picture, draw from a
photograph taken in front of the palace OF
the king of Denmark at Copenhagen. Two
of the daughters of the prince of Wales are
in the group, and other princesses, big and
little. But there is no sign of divided
skirt, bloomer or knckerbocker anywhere
which goes to show that there Is plenty oi
work still to be done by the angels of dress
reform.
The herald., 1896-04-19
WATTY'S BLUNDER
A SCOTCH STORY
Written for The Herald.

Written for The Herald.
"Watty, whar are ye goin' for yer holi-
day? Mither's aboot tae start for Mill.
port an / suppose All hev tae 60 wac her.
maun All tell ye Jimmy am seek an tired
o. Millport. Whar' are ye goin'?''
"Bob Smith is goin' wac me on the
twelve days excursion train leavin' here
on the 18th for 'Lunnon.' The fare is bit
thirty shillings there an back. Ye had
better come wac us, bit mind. Watty. ye
maunna let onybody ken wharf we're
thinkin' O. goin', if oor fathers or mithers
heard o'it. dell the step wud aither O. us
get."
"How much will it tax, a. the gether, in.
cludin' the fare?" inquired Watty.
bob hes gathered up aboot fower pounds
and A hev oboot the same. II We hev as
much an can get it, ye had better jine us,
bit ,Watty whether ye come or no, let nae
body ken whar Bob an me are goin', an if
We Gamma come. tell a the schule if ye like
when we're awa) that Bob Smith an Jim
my McDougall hev gone tae Lunnon."
"We'll Jimmy" sed Watty, "A'll see ye
the morn sometime an tell We if a can 60.
A dinna see," continued Watty wi great
gravity. "hoo can get ma money cot the
bank without ma father or mither findin it
! oot.''
"Aw,' sed Jimmy proudly, s'oor money is
| in the savings benk and in oor ain names" !"
! 1t was just lacking three days ill startin'
| tlIIlcs DOD aLu l. Wer6 DuSy MAXIM great
preparations for our trip an of course in
, secret. We got our tickets and had them
| hid. An this time bath Bob's folks and
| mine thought we were going to spend two
or three weeks at Dunoon Ia sma' water.
ing place on the Clyde about forty miles
frae our home, in Glascas AMI whar we
had bath freens and relatives). Among
the mony preparations he'd bocht straw
elm bag" purchase that caused kind
O. suspicion at home. Mither sed when she
saw it that ''she didn'a see what A wanted
wac new "travell.ne Dag'' / could hev
used ma father's." sed naething but
thocht sicht. The next day Watty com
tae me ard wi great glee sed he wud &c
wac us. We he'd moo bit twa days left be-
fore startin time an mony were the meet
in's and great were the plans formed al
tae hoo we could get ava without Dol
folks findin' oot. The train left st. Enochl
station, Glasca, at nine o'clock in the
mornin'.
The NIGHT afore we he'd completed aw
arrangements tae oor entire satisfaction
an were tae meet ct the news STAN in thu
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professionally inclined to the gorgeous in

professionally inclined to the gorgeous in
dress.
She rides bicycle given her by a gilded
admirer which cost between 5 400 and $500.
most of the money being spent on silver
ornamentations. The handle bar is of
pure silver, beautifully chased, and Sec
tions of the frame are covered with silver
bands. The lamp is of solid silver, stud
ded at the sides with jeweled glass. The
saddle is OF moleskin, and as it wears out
quickly it is recovered every three or four
weeks.
This girl wears knickerbockers of gray
corduroy, and they could not fit the figure
any closer. Another striking feature of
her costume 10 an immense cape of purple
velvet edged with broad band of white
lace. This cape is tremendously wide and
of itself would rivet attention in any gath
ering. She has bright yellow hair. and the
color seems genuine. and q purple Tam O.
ShAnter hat emphasizes the hue. Coli
The herald., 1896-04-19

attempt the terpischorean on wheels
until he or she is a full-fedged expert.
A tumble on ballroom floor is never
q dignif1ed proceeding, and when it is
accelerated by the speed of a rapidly
moving bike the results are sometimes
amazing.
The bicycle dance is the creation of
the men and women who make up the
fashionable Michaux club in New
York. 1t is here that all the women of
the swagRer set have learned how to
ride, and now that they have mastered
the ordinary intricacies of the wheel
they are looking for new fields to con-
quer.
So far the dancing is confined to the
evolutions of the rollicking Virginia
reel and eight men and eight women
are sufficiently expert to go through it
without anything approaching a mis-
hap occurring. They have already
given an exhibition of the dance to
their friends, and now they are arrang-
ing for figures of more intricate
character.
The bicycle reel is very pretty, and
when the music is played in fast
measures it is much more exciting
than the ordinary reel. The dancing
cyclers range themselves in two lines
along the hall. The two end couples
ride toward each other and in the GEN.
tor make sharp turn to the left, and
With their wheels at half rising
angle circle around one another and
ride back again to their respective
places.
While this is going on the other
couples stand alongside their bicycles
q
The riding is done very rapidly and the
short turns made make the uninitiated
spectators catch their breath. Each
couple in turn goes thrugh the figure
until all have made the dance.
The Virginia reel is pretty and en-
Nvening dance when executed in the
old-fashionsd way, but when the evolu-
tions are accomplished with the high
speed OF the bicycle it is doubly fas-
cinating. The great art of the dance
lies in the ability Of the rider to avoid
collisions. One collision would be
sufficient to destroy the fun, fact
which can be easily appreciated by
anyone who has participated in q
bicycle smash-up.
After the success of the Virgins
reel has been demonstrated the mem
hers Of the Michaux club decided te
Glve fancy dress dance Immediately
sitter Easter. when the religious
scruples of some of the members will
not Interfere with their taking part.
When this event comes off it is ex
peCted that several dances will be in
froduced which can be safely per
formed by the expert riders. Tn
crack cyclists of the club are now a
work creating these figures, but the,
fnd it slow work, as few men o
women can change suddenly from for
ward to backward riding.
One man has evolved Q dance Il
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which the principal figure IL that Of q
hands-all-around." Four couples take
part in this, the same az the ordinary
quadrille, and about six times as much
floor space is required as when the
dance is performed in the ordinary
way.
The figure requires the exercise Of
considerable skill, as the hands cannot
rest on the handle bars for more than
a second or two, and all the guiding of
the machine must be done by the
swaying of the body and the deft use
Of one hand for an instant on
the handle. This figure is now being
practiced, and If success is made OF
it. several of the most simple figures of
the Quadrille and lancers will be added
to it.
In this way the enthusiasts hope to
create regular series of figures, which
will go down to pOsterity as the official
bicycle dance. Some Of the men
thought it would be possible to have a
bicycle waltz but they relinquished
the idea after several had falls, and
when three or four machines had been
smashed.
The managers Of the coming dance
have arranged to make of it fancy
dress affair, and some of the most ex-
traordinary costumes that have ever
been seen on or off of bicycle will be
the result. Masks will not be worn, as
they are not considered to be good form
or dignified by the gilded set, and it is
doubtful il there will be any startling
display of knickerbockers or bloc m
ers.
The costumes will tend more In the
line of the grotesque, with Mary Queen
of Scots, Joan of Arc, Queen Isabella,
Christopher Columbus, julius Caesar,
George Washington, Napoleon, jose