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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-08
MUST CHANGE IT'S POLICY.
Continued from First Page.

In other portions of the report the
Secretary of State refers to the arrests
of naturalized A mericap citizens in Aus
tria- Il ungnry and says tho progress made
towards settlement of this question has
been most satisfactory. he refers to the
establishment of Central American
Diet" by the republics of Honduras
Nicaragua and Salvador, (adoptiug the
name Grenter Republic of Central A .neri-
ca.) and says Il AS exact Interpretation
and effect of the articles of association
between the three Republics. is Dot yet
fully apprehended, action necessary or
proper to be taken in consequence Thereon
is still under consider alton by the Presi-
dent" Negotiations are still IN progress
for the completion Of the unfinished WORK
of tina Chillian clAims commission.
Our relations with China have been
made more friendly by concession to
merican citizens Of the right to pur-
chase lands, a right hitherto conceded
to France.
In respect to the re-imposing of tom
mage tax on German shipping the report
says that after an Investigation which
showed that port dues were being col
lected in German ports on every Amerl-
can vessel, the United States ambassador
at Berlin was asked for an explanation,
factory. The report refers to the fact that
the stringent measures adopted by GeI
many "on assumed grounds of public
health" against the importation of
American cnttle and meat products has
not been ameliorated, but on the contrary
the disposition of Germany to still
further impede this legitimate traffic has
been evidenced by fresh restrictive meas
ures. The trouble with the New York
Lifts Insurance company ia referred to
and the statement is added that ICON
tinuing endeavors have been made to
secure for the American Life Insurance
companies doing business in Prussia a
hearing in remonstrance against the re-
strictions sought to be imposed upon
them, and fair prospects exist of the
ultimate removal Of the Introduction.
In regard to the Samoan question Mr.
Olnay makes no recommendation and
gives no intimation of any recent action
having bacn taken. He simply says:
"The situation in Samoa ia practically
the same RS stated in the last message of
the President, and in mis- special COM
munication to the Senate May 8, 1894.
The possibility of more effective harmony
in the insrlAr administration may be
suggested by the resignation of the presi-
dent of the municipal council and an
HGEt6licub w uho uHiCO o"OIo upOh HA'
successor. another German subject.
Tho chief justice of Samoa has ALEC re-
signed. AS lie is an American citizen,
the proposal IF his successor will natural
ly fall to the Unite ed States which neces
sarily continues to exercise all stipulated
rights and duties under the tripartita
general act of Berlin during the continu-
ance of that compact, however irksome
and unnatural these rights and duties
NAV uroye to be- -
The concluding portion of the report is
occupied with routine matters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
The PARISH CIRCLE
of the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
ADJUSTMENTS.

will hold their annual Christmas sale In the
vestry on Wednesday and Thursday after,
served on Wednesday noon, If stormy on Thurs
day. deco ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-08
Pension Appropriation Bill

Washington, December THE general
pension appropriation bill for the year
ending June 30, 1898. today reported to
the House from the appropriations conf
mittee, carries total of S141, 1858, $50,
s65, 900 less than the appropriation for
the current fiscal year and the same
amount under the estimates submitted
by the com missioner of pensions.
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An Evening of Pleasure.

Of all the unique and interesting entertainments lately given in Pine Bluff, none surpassed in pleasure that by which Miss Clifton Jones enter tained her friends last Friday even ing.
 The feature of amusement for the evening centered in what was called the '.Stratford Game" and the "Floral Tale of Love-" and by this game and floral conundrnm the young ladies and gentlemen were given splendid opportunity to show their acquaintanceship with the authors and floral kingdom.
 The game is one full of interest, as it is both amusing and instructive. Prizes were offered to the lady and gentleman getting the most "books' in the game and these prizes were awarded to Miss Bessie Fox and Mir. Fred NJ. Hudson.
 The charming young hostess, who is noted as one of the most delight ful entertainers in this city, on this occasion, excelled all previous efforts, and won the plaudits and adnira- tion of each and every one of her guests by the tact and grace with which she filled the position oi hostess.
 At a seasonable hour refreshments of dainty nature were served. after which the young people indulged in social chit-chat for a time, and list ened to music rendered upon the piano by skillful performers; then sought their homes with light and happy hearts, hoping that in the near future they might again have the pleasure of being guests of Miss Jones on just ano thersueh occasion, Those present were:
 Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Crawford, Mesdames NJ. E. Smart and NJ. C. Jones'; Misses Bessie Fox, Lizzie Hil- Hard, Eva Mann, Owen Hogg, Mary Gillespie, Eloise Angell, Ray Smart, Loudie Dumas, Arie McFadden and Della McFadden. Messrs. E. l.. West brook, H. B. Russell, NJ. P. Russell, Chas. Higginbottom. $. A. Kincaid, W. T. Brasher, Oliver Galbraith, Ln- ther Smith, r. M. Hudson, W. T Owen, c. B. Hodge, George Valiant Warren Jones, Felix Smart and |. f Crutcher.
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Mr. Thomas Keene. the greatest livingAmerican tragedian, will come to the Orera-house next Thursday night for single performance. Mr. Keen's preeminence in the profession, he size and his supporting company and the thoroughness with which his productions are staged, all con spire with Mr. Keene's great per sonal popularity in this city, to hold out the promise of a grand engage. ment. This season MT. Keene has two leading women-one of them Anna Boyle, for number of years one of the most prominent juvenile women in the country: the other Miss Mary Timberman, Il young ac- tress of fine attachments and especi- ally good in the heavier roles. Mr. Keene will play here the greet his toric drama, Louis XI"
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U. S. Official Postal Guide.

Very few of our business men
 know that the Post Office Depart ment at Washington issues Tn Jan, nary of each year, a complete Postal G;;;,c containing 1000 pages, and complete lists of post offices in the United States, arranged alphabetl- cally. all rules and regulations; money order offices and rulings ol the department on postal matters, time of arrival and departure ol foreign mails, and much valuable information for the public on postal matters.
 The book is exceedingly valuable to those using the mails. 1t IS th' guide for every postmaster in tht country and is sold to business mel by the publisher, George F. Lasher l l47 N. 10th street, Philadelphia "a. l in cloth cover, $2.50 or paper cover S2C0. Gan be ordered through on postmaster and every business lni ma should secure copy. a1e
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The current issue of the New York Dramatic News says: "The Madison Square Garden contained an i'm mense coneourse of people on Mon- day night, the occasion being the twenty-fifth anniversary of the co- partnership of Primrose and West. 1t was an event of which the widely popular and justly celebrated come dians may well be proud. The aud fence, which was representative of the best element of New York s pop nlace, greeted the stars of the euen- ing vociferously. The entertainment was given on q mammoth ale, up- wards of 300 people being on the stage, and it was meritorious in all respects.
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Mir. Thomas Keene, the greatest living American tragedian, will come to the Opera-house next Thursday for an engagement of a single performance. Mir. Keene's pre-eminenee in the profession, the size and excellence of his supporting company and the thoroughness with which his productions are staged, all conspire with Mr. Keene's great personal popularity in this city, to hold out the promise of a grand engagement. This season Mir. Keene has two leading women one of them Miss Anna Boyle, for a number of years one of the most prominent juvenile women in the country; the other. Miss Mary Timberman, a young actress of fine attainments and especially good in the heavier roles. Mir. Keene on the occasion of his engagement here will present Louis XI, generally re- garded as his greatest character
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CRUSHED TO DEATH. Monroe Page Killed Under Cotton Belt Train at Beuna
 Vista.

Friday afternoon Monroe Page, a negro boy. was sent to Beuna Vista to buy some medicine for his sick mother. While there he at- tempted to steal ride on a train of the St. Louis Southwestern railway, aud fell under the wheels. His right leg and left foot was crushed off and death ended his misery and suffering about an hour after the accident.
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A Cotillion.

Notable among the thoroughly en- ioyable events of the week was the cotillion given by Miss Harriet NJ. Bogardus Tuesday night at the Bluff City Club rooms. About thirty couples took part, and all declared the evening could not have been spent in a more congenial atmos- phere. Mir. Geo. Thomas led the co., tillion, dancing with Miss Bogardus, and some new and dintesesting figures were introduced.
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Tn the pnhlie.

It having become generally under stood that I would be candidate for County Treasurer at the ensuing election, I take this means of in- forming my friends that l have decided not to enter the race. Thak- ing those who so kindly volunteered their support and the kind men ton of my name, l am.
 Yours very truly,
 J. F. ALEXANDER.
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ncobana. Qneen of Ceffees

Elsewhere in this issue will be found an ad for "Cobana, Queen of Coffees." This celebrated coffee is 0 washed mountain coffee, is grown on Inc slopes of the Sierra Chisec Mountains and is cultivated and pre- pared far market with the greatest care. This no doubt accounts in a great measure for it's peculiarly de licious flavor so highly prized by lovers of the beverage. It is d most economical coffee. as well as the best, from the fact that one pound will nearly equal two pounds of the ordnary article. It is imported and r;::,stea exclusively hy Smith Rrae, {. Co.,, of New Orleans. It is handled by all iirst-class grocerymen. Try "Co- bana7 and you will never use any ofhrr coffee.
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Spring Races.

The spring races iii Little Rock under the auspices of the Little Rock Jockey Club will begin on the 2Sth of March and continue nine consecutive days. The meeting promises to be one of the most successful in the his tory of racing in Arkansas. Over $l6,000 will be given away in purses. Our city will be well represented at the races each day.
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Up-to-D Club.

The members of the Up-to-Date, Club which is. by the way, one of the most delightful social organizations in the city, were guests of Mrs. R. H. Franklin on last Thursday evening, by whom they were entertained in a truly delightful manner.
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At an early date the ladies of Trin- ity Church will give a Cantata, which is now being gotton up under the auspices of that skilled musician and experienced organizer, Mrs.
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WANTDE:-Several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel in Arkansas for established, reliable i.ouse. Salary $7S0 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference anu self addressed stamped en- veiope. The Dominion Company. Ga. saisss' isssor, Omaha Building, Shicago, III. , II w6m
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Hoard of Pension Surgeons.

The Board of Pension Surgeons, which consists of Drs. J. P. Stanley, ID. $. Mills and John Waters, has been organized. and now meets weekly at l10 Main street at 10 q. m.
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Miss Gussie Taggart, the popular and accomplished daughter of Col M. w. Taggart, after a lengthy SO journ with friends at Conway, is again at home.
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WANTED:-Several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel in Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7s9 and expenses Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped en- velope. The Dominion Company third floor, Omaha Building, Chicago, III. 21l w6m
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The Epworth League prayer meet ing will be held at the Main Street Methodist Church at o'clock to- night. "The First Temptation" will be the subject of discussion and MT. Amos Wilson and Misses Mary Me Gehee and Nettie Grace Mir. Gates Van valkenburg will act as leaders. Everybody is invited.
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Tine Up-to-Date Club will be enter. tained next Thursday evening by Mrs. Leo Kastor, at the home of Mir and Mrs. Gabe Meyer.
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The week past was one of unusual quietness in social circles. Several prominent clubs failed to hold their usual meetings.
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MARRIED.

Last Saturday night, March 14, at the residence of the brids's parents, in this city, by Rev. J. R. Sanders, Mr. WILLIAM HALL and Miss KATIE ScnNoBLE, all of Pine Bluff, Ark.
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DRIVE OUT the impurities from vour blood and build up your sys- tem by creating an appetite and ton ing the stomach with Hoods Sarsa. parilla, if yon would keep yourself well.
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The Choral Club will be entertained by Misses Minnie and Grace York at the home of their parents on West Fifth avenue, this evening.
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Miss Mary Meyer left this morning for Monroe, La, and Port Gibson. Miss, to visit her sister, Mrs. Maurice Calm.
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The Choral Club will meet Monday evening at the home of Capt. and Mrs. J. B. York. on West Fifth ave.
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WANTED:-Several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel in Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7SO and expenses, Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, tiiifdi floor. Omaha Building, Chicago, m. 511 w6m
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The churches of the city had small congregations yesterday on account of the heavy rain, which fell ali day and night.
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WANTED:-Several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel ill Arkansas for established, reliable house Salary $7S0 and expenses. Stealy position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped en- velOpe The Dominion Company. third floor, Omaha Building, Chicago, H. , II w6m
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Mrs. Becker, nee Miss Nora Blu thenthai, arrived from Chicago this morning on visit to Pine Blnfi relatives and friends.
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Mir. Lev. Fowler left for the City of Mexico Saturday night in company with Mir. June Ingram.
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County Clerk Frank B. Flanders and wife arrived home from Hot Springs Saturday. MT. Flanders health was improved by his visit, but he is still quite feeble.
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Seats for Keene will be placed or sale at Altschul's tomorrow morn ing at 3 o'clock.
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Reu@nr. Browning. State Eyange. list for the Christian Church, spent Sunday in this city. He returned to Little Rock yesterday afternoon
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Judge Frank silvermau, wife and daughter, Miss Edith, arrived in Pine Bluff yesterday.
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R. D. McGaughy, Esq, of Althei- mer, arrived in the city this morn- ing.
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one year.
 The twice-a-weel GRAPHIC and the: Weekly Commercial Appeal......$l. .75 Farm ............................... l.60 Home and rnl....................... l.lo Farm Journal .......-..,........ ...... I.60 TeXns Farm and Ranch.............. 200 Weekly Courier Journal.............. J. 9 Thrice-a- week New York World. 200 New York Daily Advertiser..... 300 Womankind .....,........................ l.60 Atlanta ConstitutiOn.......... 200
 In the above list are free silyer, sound money, Republican, Democrat ic, farm and household publications, and every one can find q paper to suit him. The Farm News, Farm Journal and Wonankin1 are pub lished monthly; the Home and Farm twice a month; Commercial Appeal, Farm and Ranch, Gourier-I ournal, and Atlanta Constitution, Weekly, New York World, three times week; and the New York Advertiser daily including Sunday.
 Parties should avail themselves of these prices at once, as they arc sub ject to change at any time.
 Select your paper, send the amount stated above, and your will receive the paper selected and the twice-a- week GRAPHIC for one year.
 wtf SEMI WEEKLY GRAPHIC.
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q. E Hixson, 1nstitnting Chief of the Improved Order of Red Men, is in the city to assist Jos. stark III the organization of tribe in the hunting grounds oi Pine Bluff.
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Dr. A. c. Thompson, of Le, Springs, is in the city on a business visit.
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Mr. E J. Terry. of Camden, spent Sunday in Pine Bluff.
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Mir. Joe Walker came up from Cornerstone this morning.
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Rev. Dr. Godbey, editor of the Ar kansas Methodist, will preach to- night in Riverside Methodist Church, South. The public cordially invited to attend.
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Mr. A. ". Nunn came up from Riyes yesterday afternoon.
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Hoop's PILLS are the best after dinner piii; assist digestion cure headache. 25c.
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Mr. Ed. Harper, of Camden, i. registered at the Arlington.
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Only q short time remains unti the tax books will be closed.
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Mr Orlando Halliburton. of Little Rock, is in the city today.
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OUR CLUBBING RATES.
Leading Newspapers at Reduced Prices when Taken with the semi-
 Weekly Graphic.

The tXice-a- week GRAPHIC has made arrangements with the leading newspapers of the country whereby it can secure them for its subscribers at greatly reduced prices. The list appears below, the price named be- ing for the twice-a-week GRAPHIC and the newspaper mentioned both for one VeaF.
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Mir. John NJ. Oracle came dowr from Little Rock this morning.
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Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Dreyfus re turned home from the Eastern markets this morning, where Mr Dreyfus purchased large stock oi goods.
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Invitations are out announcing a masque ball at yining's Hall, Fri day, March 2.
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sneeial Notice.

The appointments of all special deputy sheriffs are hereby revoked.
 c. II. TRIPLETr,
 Sheriff
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The engagement of Fife Ellsler at the Opera-house on March 25, is one the patrons of the play house will undoubtedly appreciate. This tai ented acress is an established favor ite and each year only adds to the esteem in which she is held by the amusement-going public. A more strongly emotional and heart-touch- ing actress cannot be found. Her art is exquisite and when occasion requires it, she rises to heights of surprising power. II is more than a privilege, it is a pleasure ta see her act. On the coming occasion she will be seen in Shakespeare's pastoral comedy, "As You Like It." Miss Ellsler, of course, will be Rosalind. The company selected for the sup port is fine one. Mir. Frank Weston is q member and an important enc. Another notable is Mir. John A.. Ellsler (Miss Effie's father), who years ago ranked one of the greatest legitimate comedians of America. The play will be beautifully mounted and costumed.
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Reserved seats for the engagement of rhos Keene on Thursday 10 will be placed on sale at Altschul's Tucs- day morning at o'clock.
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Marriage License.

The following couples were grant ed licenses to marry by the County Clerk yesterday
 John Head to Miss Fannie Will Hams
 w., Hall to Miss Kate Sciuobei.
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- , sL 30D is the foun-
 u eeo,l l,eslth. That is why s.a's:.i i.;lriilIla,, tic lie One True :. Purifier, gives HEALTH
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IFrom Mondays DailY.l

Mir. J. L. Curl, of Grace, is in tae city.
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Bob and Ar Taylor continue to draw large and profitable honses on their leeturlng tour throughout the South.
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On Thursday evening, March 26th will occur, prehaps, the most bril- liant piano recital ever given in Memphis, the occasion being the first appearance in the South of the celebrated Russian Artist, Leopold Godowsky. The great Auditorium has been secured for this engagement extraordinary, it's capacity permit ting tne aale of seats a prices within reach of all lovers of high class music. Popular Prices Please the People, ''is the motto of the Auditorium Manage ment, and this engagement will not be an exception to the rule. The Musical Courier, of New York, in a recent issue says: "Godowsky's art is infinite, his memory is re- markahle, his technic is unsurpassed, and his adaptability to the various musical characters of the diffrent composers and their portrayal has not been excelled." Reserved seats can be had for 75 cents and $l each; bench seats at 30 cents. All mail orders addressed to Houck's Music Store, 359 Main street, will receive prompt attention.
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DRAMATIC NOTES.

Nat c. Goodwin announces that he will go to London next season for q long run.