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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Constantinople, March q. The Turk
ish foreign minister has renewed to
United States Minister Terrell, in the
presence of Miss Clara Barton, presi-
dent of the American Red Cross So
ciety, the governments promises TO
permit Miss Barton and her assistants
to travel in Armenia and distribute re
lief.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Chestertowp, March D. A new mar
kot has boon opened to Kent county
owners Of poplar timber. A representa-
tive of William siingerly of Philadel-
mia, is IN the county paying 81 and 81
per cord. The wood is cut in 5-foot
blocks, barked and split, and will be
used for the manufacture of paper.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The memory of Robert Emmett was
revived Wednesday night at the cele-
bration held by the Irish Nationalists
at their hall. Resolutions we're adopted
urging the American Congress- to uso
their energy in behalf of American
citizens cow in English iails.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Big facts are sometimes mentioned quietly;
even willis pered Here is furniture
whisper:
S-piece parlor suite, mahogany finish. damaslr
covering, SD Fourth floor.
AMOS HILLBoRN " CO.,
1917 Market street, Phi adelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

1T was learned Friday morning that
Charles @. Kurtz, manager for the
Hartmann & Fehrenbach Brewing Co.
and George Baumann, assistant mana
ger, will resign to day, their designations
to take effect two days hence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Chief Engineer Wilson of the CITY
Surveying Department Friday morning
marked lines for II new two story brick
dwellings. which will be built by
William L. Wilson on Lincoln street.
between Second and Third.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The decision of Chancellor adj litem
William G.. Snruance in the case of
Walter L. Virden ve. the Board of Pilot
Commissioners has been embodied in
a decree restraining the commissioners
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Az noon on Saturday is the time
hXed for launching the steamer Shin
hecock, which is building at the works
oi the Harlan & Hollingsworth Go. for
the Montauk Steamboat %.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12
BOARD OF TRADES SESSION
Consideration of interesting
Matters Thursday.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE HARBOR
Report of the Committee That
Went to Washington.

Assurance That Congress VIII Appropriate
Money for Making Improvements To tho
observation-disclosures sites Between the
Delaware and the Brandywine to he Given
to Manufacturers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Mrs. Catherine Alsentzer, wife of
William Alsentzer, died Wednesday at
her residence, No. 309 King street,
aged 67 years,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Philadelphia, March .. William
jackson, a shoe manufacturer, COM
mitted suicide last night by inhaling
illuminating gas. His body was found
this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The Pansy Circle celebrated its
second anniversary Wednesday even
ing, in their hall, Third and King
streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Tho quarterly conference of Agbnrv
Church has invited the Rcy. NJ H.
Gates TO return next ronference y ,,,, a. a.,
copied. "1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Theodore Gail q tAiacitv has bought
a farm near Dayett's station,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
Tornado Insurance.

It is the part of wisdom to carry Tornado Insurance. Have YOU a policy on your home2 If not, call on Mills X Sons, who will write you q policy in the old Phoenix of Hart ford. It's very cheap insurance, only B per S1, ,0O0. Tornado insurance also written on store buildings and stock. Talk with Mills Telephone No. 9.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

TIE GRAPHIC yesterday published a very interesting sketch of the career of Horace Boies, whois prom inently mentioned for the Demo cratic presidential nomination. Wednesday we will publish a sketch of s'Silver's Apostle, ? R. P Bland, who is also prominent aspirant for the presidential nomination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

TuE Democratic State Conveu- tions of Illinois and Texas are in session today, and the Ohio, Indi- ana and New York Democrats will hold their conventions Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Hi nois, Ohio, Indiana and Texas will go for free silver and New York for sound money.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

JUDGE CALDWELL having declined the indorsement of the Populists for the presidency, the Populists are now endeavoring to place Senator Teller at the held of their ticket. From this it would seem that they are bent upon having a Republican for their leader. Why not wait until the Democratic National Convention is held?
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Purify Your Blood

Now, as when warmer weather comes and the tonic effect of cold braeing air is gone, your weak, thin, impure blood will not furnish necessary strength. That tired feeling, loss of appetite, will open the way for serious disease, ruined
 health, or breaking out of humors and impurities. To make pure, rich, red blood Hoods sarsaparilla stands un- equalled. Thousands testify to it's merits. Millions take it as their Spring Medicine. Get Hoods, because
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0 the c 0nfederate ReuiOn at
 Richmond

All veterans and their friends who desire making this trip and wish sleeper accommodations from Mem phis will call on Agent of the St. Louis Southwestern Ry Co. and de- posit $6 on or before Monday the 22nd inst.
 The Cotton Belt railroad will run q through reclining chair car to Richmond and return for this occa- sion without extra charge. Fare for round trip will he S23.70. Train will leave Pine Bluff, Saturday, June ?, at l:s0 ?. m. ]. ". FARLEY,
 Agent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

Fix Gov. W. E. RUSSELL, of Mas sachusetts, has issued statement in which he asserts that his name will positively not be presented to the Chicago Democratic Conve& tion for the Presidential nomination, but that he will attend She convention to urge the adoption of a sound money platform and the nomination of ". c. Whitney.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
COTTON BELT ROUTE.
Cheap Rates to Points on This
 Popular IeOutc.
TO wAsHINGIoN. D. C.

International Convention Young Peoples Society Christian Endeavor, Washington, D. C., July 7th to l2th. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets from Pine Bluff to Washington, D. C., and re- turn at $2S6 Tickets on sale July 3, f, and 6. Return limited July IS, 1896. An extension of limit to July 31 can be secured by depesiting ticket with joint agent at Washing ton on or before 6 D. m., July II, 1S96.
 TO SHREVEPORT AND GALVESTON.
 On July and i the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets Pine Bluff to Shreveport and return at S5 6, good to return until July 6.
 The Houston East and West Texa railroad will run an excursion special train leaving Shreveport at l1:2O q. m. July }, arriving at Galveston II D. m. Returning special will leave Galveston ] q. m. July 6. arriving at Shreveport in time to connect with Cotton Belt trains for the north. Rate, Shreveport to Galveston. S2. 5O for the round trip, good only on special trains.
 TO MILWAUKEE.
 Annual meeting Baptist Young Peoples Union of America, Milwau- kee, Wis, July Is to 19. 1896. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt will sell tickets to Milwaukee and return at one fare. From Pine Bluff S2l.55 Tickets on sale July II, 15 and l6. Return limit tickets will not he honored leaving Milwaukee prior to July 20th nor later than July 9, except that an extension of return limit can be secured by depositing ticket with joint agent at Milwaukee on or before July 20. 1896.
 l. W. FARLEY, Agent. E. ". LABEAuAIE, c. F. < T. \.
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Spring M edicine

Your blood in Spring is almost certain to be full of impurities v the accumula- ton of the winter months. Bad ven tilation of sleeping rooms, impure air in dwellings, factories and shops, over eating, heavy, improper foods, failure of the kidneys and liver properly to do extra work thus thrust upon them, are
 the prime causes of this condition It is of the utmost importance that you
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
Plants For Sale.

Sweet potato slips, 9 cents per hundred; tomato plants rom l5 to ? cents per dozen; egg and pepper plants, ? cents per dozen. Parties desiring any kind of plants can get same by leaving their orders with John H. Talbot X Co.
 1 l6dtf Pro MERLo.
 Gardner
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

TIE GRAPHIC has said that it will issue q special edition within the course of the next few weeks setting forth the advantages and resources, business enterprises, industries, etc, of Pine Bluff and Jefferson county, and whenever the GRAPHIc says i5 will do a thing its a sure go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

IMPERIAL LODGE, No. 94, K. of P meets every Friday night at their Castle Hall, over Citizens Bank
 Fraternal welcome extended to all Fisiting knights and brethren. J. W. LANGsToN, H. I. HoLDERNEss,
 K. R. and s. c. c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

A FRIaHTFUl explosion occurred Monday near WoodvilIe, Texas, when the boiler of the Nebraska a Lumber Go. exploded, killing seven men outright and fatally wounding three others.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
ST. VITUS DANCE.
A Physician Prescribes Dr. Miles
 Restorative Nervine.

Dr. Niles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind:
 My daughter Hattie, aged II, was afflicted last spring with St. Vitus dance and ner- vousness. her entire right side was numb and nearly paralyzed. We consulted phy-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
DIR. A. ". TROUPE PINE BLUFF, ARK.

Office hohrs-2 to D. m.
 Office with Anderson-Meyer Drug Co. Telephone No. 64. Residence, No. 9l7 West Fifth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
Special Assessment.

THE tax book for the collection of the spe- cial assessment upon the real property has been placed in my hands. Ali owners of real property lying in the district are re- quired to pay their assessments to me within thirty days from date. If such payment is not made, action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection ot said as- sessment and for legal penalties and cosos.
 Given under my hand this 4th day of June, 1S96 H. F. WESTBROOK.
 6 d&w til 5 Collector.
 Do NOT EXPERIMENT in so impor- tant matter your health. Purify, enrich and vitalize your blood with Hoods Sarsapariila and thus keep yourself strong and healthy.
 Hoods Pills are the best after-dln- Rer pill; assist digestion, cure head ache. . cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

All the late newspapers. maga- zines, books and periodicals and stationery at Mitchell's. No. 205 Second avenue. | f7 ,itf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

sician and he prescribed Dr. Miles Restora- tive Nervine. She took three bottles before we saw any certain signs of improvement, but after that she began to improve very fast and I now think she is entirely cured. She has taken nine bottles of the Nervine, but no other medicine of any kind.
 Knox, Ind, Jan. 5, '95. H. ". HosTgrTEg.
 Physicians prescribe Dr. Miles Remedies because they are known to be the result Of the long practice and experience of one of the brightest. members Of their profession, and are carefully compounded by experi- enced chemists. in exact accordance with DS. Niles prescriptions, as used in his practice.
 On sale at all druggists. Write for Dr. Miles Book on the Heart and Nerves. Dr. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart. Ind.
 IF. MileS' Remedies Restore Health.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

Entered at the Post-ofiice at Pine Bluff, Ark, as seeond=cihss hiaii matter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
A THREE story brick building at San Francisco collapsed Monday, killing five persons and iujuring seventeen others.

THE City Council of Little Rock has passed an ordinance requiring all bicyclists to provide themselves with both bells and lanterns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23

Boat Leaves Memphis every Tues day at } p. nj.
 Boat Leaves Pine Bluff every Fri day at11 a. m,
 We make lowest rates from and to all points.
 Telephone No. 66 for general infor- nation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
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pINEBLUEF. ARK, JUNE 9. IS96.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-19

what we might meetsvhen the foe were
heartened by finding themselves upon
their own territory. The bridge was
swinging violently from the rush OF
their mad retreat, 80 that we lost
little time in crossing, and good many
of them escaped us. We pursued them
for about mile, and nothing short OF
total destruction could have surpassed
the punishment they received. l WAS
more than satisfied. knowing the impor-
tance that this skirmish would have
in restoring the morale of the army.
l had called a halt and we were com
mencing TO retire, when groan from
figure that lay by the path arrested
my attention just as soldier stepped
aside and raised his rifle to give the
coup de grace; an act of mercy under
the circumstances, since before morning
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moment of scrutiny and then some old
wardog recognized me and shouted:
"Arroya! 1t is the general!" In an in
slant, it seemed. the cry was taken up
by thousand throats; "Arroya! Ar
royal"
1t was music TO me. knew the bray.
Ing of the faithful old hounds that led
the pack, and when they had shouted
'themselves hoarse and worked off their
excitement that way, raised my hand
for silence and they fell TO listening, as
ldocile as children.
"Yes, my comrades; IT is Arroyo, who
has envied you your glory and could not
keep away. Your welcome has stirred
my heart as no other music could, for
it tells me that you have not forgotten
the old days when our blood reddened
the Chico and we fixed our flag on the
wall at Bonita. / have come TO fight
with you. TO share your dangers and
your victories; not as your captain now,
but as your comrade. Now that you are
In the face OF the enemy again know
that you will justify the praise that
have always given you. Together we
will obey the commands of my dear Gen.
Naduro and glory in the service of the
king" Before they had time TO say a
word or raise the shout that was in
shcir throats led them in cheers for
1indtrso, and J knew that that good
mans face must have frightened as he
heard them and understood that the
meeting was over.
have seen men who. In Maduro's pos
sifion. would have been jealous, but 1
will do the general the justice 10 say
that his was not a small nature; on the
contrary. upon my return 20 his tent be
rrccted me with hands extended and n
warmth of expression that could not
doubt the sincerity OF.
"Ne have had no chance 10 strike O
hlov," he repeated. "If I could give
tie army one battle IL would restore
,heir esprit; bat what can do will
sr enemy who is alwavs out % ai@bt?'
80 he haTped on tia; strirg. The men
brgin 10 be exhausted with the sleep
lcss lights. The strlngest part Of the
whole matter is that they say that
our opDoaepts are led by . woman
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-19
THE WATER YOU DRINK.
How TO Detect Impurities in Well
and Spring Waters.
Pure and Impure Waters and Simple Tests
10 Distinguish Them.

At this senson when so many people arc
planning their annual vacations, the subject
II water supply is an all.impertant toric.
The sunday World Is in receipt OF numsr
GUS letters on the subject OF which the
following is a good specimen:
Editor SUNDAY World:
Thousands OF your roalors, OF wnom am
one, make annual excursions to places where
1uey nave no means of telling anytninR ABOUT
tho unRlity OF water furnished. AnnuhIly,
alsn, hundrcds return To tier homts with
their systems imprcgnaied with oil sorts OF
disease gtrms rs result Of the use OF con
taminated watpr. Nav ] suggest that YOU
give some simt L. ard reliable tests 10 ascer
inin the purify Of drinking water Ais" state
what can b. done 10 prevent the Injurious
effect of impure water.
II would be manifestly improper for ono to
attempt such a thing ss a serio, OF ins'ruc
tious for determining the character OF water
Supplied for drinking, considering the fact
that complex ana elaborate analyses are
required for that purpose.
one might. perhaps, mention y chemical
test which would show the presence Of certain
impurities. while other and possibly very
injurious foreign ingredients in the water
might esist without detection.
ABSOLUTELY PURE WATER RARK.
NcuftbTHvvti authority uucs stated that
"absolutely pure water consisting OF chem
icai union with condensation Of two volumes
OF hydrogen and ono OF oxygen, Is a chemical
curiofitr."
The impu rifles Of water ara usually placed
under two heads, organic and inorganic. OF
the first class shs impurities may be In the
form Of bacteria, % tssy may essnss ssSsr-
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the wild beasts would CLEAN where we
had reapcd. In the next instant there
was an exclamation Of surprise: Saint
Iago! 1t is a woman!"
Interposing to prevent the intended
shot, / bent over the slight figure that
lay full in the moonlight, with loosened
hair streaming about the white face
and big eyes that shone like those OF a
tigress brought to bay. She seemed
to be beyond the power of motion, but
there was no lack of intelligence in that
glance. Sapportez had come near, and
with an oath exclaimed: ut is the very
one; that is the witch herself!"
Was it true, then, after ALL what the
soldiers said, that the insurgents were
generated by woman? If so, the cap
ture was an important one. demanded
that she give an account of herself, but
whether she could speak or not | did
not know. At all events, she kept II
resolute silence. "Speak, you she devil!"
and one of my rough fellows put out his
hand as though TO shake her. l stern
" ordered that no harm be done the
prisoner. and then with such gcntleness
as the circumstances permitted / lifted
the little figure TO ascertain where her
wound was. The blood was soaking the
side~of her jacket. She was mere girl
in appearance and was clad in a non.
descript costume that was half fem
mime and half military.
''Some girl who had gone TO meet her
lover at the bridge when he returned
from the attack upon our camp
said.
~F'No, general" protested another OF
my men; 81 saw her once before. That
woman was with the foremost of those
who passed our ambush tonight, and
have seen her, too, when her husband
Sanchez, was executed" l could feel
the start of the form in my arms as
that name was mentioned and saw tbs
fierce look of rage and hate which she
flashed upon the speaker. Then knew
that this was really the very crown OF
our victory.
CONCLUDED ToMoRRow.l
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PART /.


When the king was in his s,twentieth
gear the campaign of the Aqua Alta
occurred. Upon risigning command OF
the army / had promised Pepeta that
any fighting days were over, but from
the time that the first gun was fired
fretted and chafed. My oranges and
grapes no longer engrossed me, the rose
garden was untouched and the Henne-
ouin aloes went 10 pole unheeded.
from the veranda Of my house there
was clear view across valleys and for
ests TO the mountains of the Aqua Alta,
and l spent my time IN contemplation
of that prospect till Pepeta herself
brought me my sword and bade me go
and join Gen. Maduro.
Shame that l should say it, but Invent
with alacrity. / had no anxiety, no
responsibility, no fear. Going as vol
unteer, forgot my gray hairs. was
a soldier of fortune again, and my heart
bounded with youthful enthusiasm as
bade adieu 20 my wife and rode away.
reached Maduro's camp at sunset of tho
second day after departing from home
Four -nGes westward of the Aqua Alta
It lay, on little plateau, upon thrce
sides of which was the forest. l had
with me only my man, Antonio, who had
served me in the old wars as body seTv-
ant, but would not have left me for
fortune. The pickets passed MS on till
we reached the headquarters of Maduro,
whose welcome was evidently dampencd
by keen anxiety and vexation. / did
not have to look far for the cause.
Among the fires the men stalked about,
meeting In groups, gesticulating ex-
citedly and paying no attention to dis
riplinc. Their officers seemed TO have
lost the power to control them and were
In despair. soldier reads such indica-
tions as q physician knows the symp-
toms of disease. He does not need 10
hear any words; the murmur of sull-n
voices is a threat in itself. 1t meansin"
subordination.
/ turned again to Maduro, knowing
that he would have something to say.
He answered my look:
"You see! have used appeals and ar
guments in vain; they have been har-
rassed by an enemy they cannot meet
cduuOt thty ait
For four nights successfully, in diff
ferent camps, we have been attacked by
some guerilla band that hides and scat
ters In the dark woods and utterly es-
capes us. The soldiers have grown
superstitious about il and exchange all
sorts of supernatural stories. Twill not
be able TO keep them in the field long,
even with bribes."
''Your pardon, general" said !, in
terrupting his confession of weakness.
"Permit me to go down and talk to the
men,"
"Willingly." he responded, but added:
''It will be useless"
stepped into the middle of them, and
standing on little hillock, close be-
side fire that i knew would light my
face strongly, / called in the voice that
my veterans knew: "Who was with me
at Chico?" Surprise silenced every
voice, turned every head. There was
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