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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-05-30

II respect the man who knows dis
timely what he wishes. The greater
part of all the mischief in the world
arises from the fact that men do not
sufficiently understand their oHn aims.
They have undertaken to build a tower,
and spend no more labor On the founda-
tion than would be necessary to erect
o hut.--Goethe.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-05-30

1t VIII tnus be seen that Whlle the
wheat production of the whole world,
OH the whole, increased 240, ,0o0, 900 bush
els from 1891 to 1894, the wheat crop of
The United States decreased 215, 100000
from 1891 to 1893. In 1894 and 1895.
respectively our wheat crop was $4,000,
GEO and 4s,e0o,oo0 bushels less than in
1892 and 151 100000 and $4,000, 900
bushels less than In 1891.
The great increase in the worlds ag
gregate supply during the last three
years explains clearly why wheat has
been SO low.
But, according to the insinuations OF
some republican oracles, our farmers
must attribute both their short crops
and low prices to the wicked Wilson
tariff. aThe Wilson blight is becom-
ing stock phrase which would fully
explain. any calamity from a great
drought to a smash-np of the globe by
collision with one Of the planets. Doubt.
less this unhappy phrase will win the
turner's vote for the republican nom
inee.-N. 7. Herald.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-05-30
Democratic History.

When all ifs and ands are laid aside,
the still remarkable fact remains that
the democrats have had thepresideney
for SO years and all their opponents to-
gether only A, while they hare con
trolled both houses in 25 of the 54 con-
crosses that have sat and held one
branch or the other IN 80, leaving their
opponents in complete possession in
congress during only is, or much less
than one-third Of the legislative terms.
This means, in other words, that the OPP
ponents of the democracy, federalists,
wings and republicans. all together,
have been intrusted by The people with
the complete control Of both the legis-
latise and executive branches of the
government during only 81 Of the leo
years since Washington'g retirement,
or much less than one-fourth Of the
whole time, while during 40 years the
democrats have controlled both houses
of congress and the presidency and been
in full possession of the government. e..
Boston Globe.
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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-05-30
J THE WHEAT QUESTION.

Some Instructive Figures for Republican
Orncles.
The department of agriculture has
recently published some extremely in
teresting and valuable statistics of the
whole worlds wheat crops and those OF
The United States since 1891, which are
as follows:
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-05-30

Mr.. Morton S boom is still on the
inside OF his barrel. Chicago Record
qnd.1.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-05-30

Some of the fellows are so conf.
dent OF Mckinley that they are hinting
to him about cabinet portfolios. De
treit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25
FORTY YEARS
OF SUFFERING FROM
PILES.
Remarkable Cure of Popular
Major Dean, of Colum-
bus, Ohio.

People who suffer from that annoy
ing and obstinate disease will be
gratiiied to learn that science has
discovered safe. convenient and SIM
pie cure for every form of piles, as
the experience of the popular Major
Dean. of Columbus. Ohio. amply at
tests. The ma jor SAYS: | would
like to add my name to the thou
sands who have been cured by the
Pyramid Pile Cure. ! know from
experience that it is the only remedy
on earth that will effectually cure
piles; plenty of remedies give relief
for 4 time, but as for lasting cure
| had tried all the salves, lotions.
etc. without success. Six boxes of
the Pyramid Pile Cure entirely re-
moved all traces of a case of piles of
40 years standing.
You may rest assured that the Pyr-
amid Pile Cure has no stauncher ad-
vocate than myself.
| feel that it is my dutv to allow
you to use my name in any way you
may see fit. in order that other suf-
ferers may thus be directed to what
feel certain will be a speedy relief
and cure.
The Pyramid Pile Cure gives in
slant relief and permanent cure in
all kinds of blind, bleeding and itch
ing piles.
1t is absolutely free from opiates,
cocaine and similar poisons, SO COM
mon in pile cures.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by
druggists at 50 cents and 81.
a book on cause and cure of Piles
will be sent free by addressing the
Pyramid company. Albion. Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25
Ansusenienrs.

The Flints were the magnets which
drew another large sized audience TO
Harper's theatre last evening, and
another entertaining exposition of
the wonders of hypnotism was given.
The present engagement of the Flints
concludes tonight.
Tomorrow evening at Harper,s
theatre will be presented the attrac-
ton. 1.-The Wicklow Postman, John
l.. Sullivan being introduced in the
cast OF the company. The New York
papers, the World, Sun, Recorder,
News, Post. Advertiser and Tele-
gram, all speak highly of the COM
pany and the production.
''For Fair Virginia." described as
dramatic romance of the south.
viii be the attraction at Harper's
theatre Monday evening. The indi-
cations point to a prosperous engage
ment. Russ Whytal, the author of
the play has certainly good cause to
feel elated over the triumph won by
his splendid effort to present an
American play built upon new and
altogether original lines. All the
essential qualities of human interest
ana all that belongs to a thoroughly
intense dramatic composition are
embodied in Mr.. Whvtars skillful
work. The comedy scenes are de-
clared by critics to be peculiarly de-
lightful. while several OF the climaxes
fairly reek with excitement. The
author himself appears conspicuously
IN the cast, which also contains that
charming actress, Mrs. Whytal, and
dozen or more whose names are a
guarantee OF special talent. All the
beautiful details and scenic features
OF the Fifth Avenue theatre are pro-
nounced. and Judging from the
hearty reception accorded the pro-
ductlon elsewhere, it is quite reason
sonable to anticipate very pleasant
theatrical surprise.
Hermann the Great, who deserves
this title, and without doubt in his
particular art is inimitable and un-
approximate, appears at the Burtis
next Monday evening. There is no
entertainment similar to Hermann's
IN this country, being unique, anus
ing and full Of delightfully."- unex-
Pected surprises. This season his
entertainment is the most brilliant
one OF his entire career. He has in
vented new kind of entertainment
TO MS magical art and it is a short
play, IN which an act of magic is in
troduced. This he calls a magic
comedy and 1T is entitled 1.-The Ar
lists Dream" Hermann until this
season has never presented such a
sketch. The G., Z. l. & p. train will
positively be held after every per-
Torrance hereafter when it is neces-
sary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25
A RAILROAD MANS LUCK,

Ennis spauidina's Chance of Falling Into
Fortune.
Down in Boston there occurred a
death recently which may yet de-
velop into something of enviabie
significance to Rock Island family.
John p. Spaulding was one of the
wealthiest men in Massachusetts, and
was known far and wide as the sugar
king, and it was through the hand
ling of the sweet article that he ac-
cumuIated his vast wealth. which
was estimated at several millions.
He was an old bachelor and for up-
ward Of forty years lived at one Bos-
ton hotel. His reputation as phil
anthropic individual extended
throughout the New England states,
and although his charitable acts
were numerous, he was generally
accredited with being ciose-fisted in
all financial matters. These facts
were all contained in an article ap-
pearing in one of the metropolitan
newspapers the other day. The arti-
Gle was discovered by W. S. Spaul-
ding and that gentleman immedi-
ately commenced studying over
affairs when he resided in Boston
years ago, and finally arrived
at the conclusion that the dead
sugar king was relative. So
Mr.. Spaulding communicated his
belief to his son. Z. G. Spaul-
ding, the Peoria's assistant general
ticket and freight agent, who has
written instructions to Boston attor-
ney to give the matter q casual inves-
LEGATION to ascertain whether there is
accessibility of the Rock Island family
alling heir to some of the sugar
kings large roll. Assistant Ticket
Agent Spaulding expresses little hope
of there being any chance of his folk
inheriting any of the Boston mans
fortune, but he nevertheless has
evinced an air of uneasiness ever
since hearing of the great possibility
and who knows but what Ennis
may yet become wealthy enough to
purchase a railroad of his own?
Notes of the Rail
Steve Hoover's Rock Island engene,
9l2, is in the ring with broken
valve.
c. S. La Toilette, travelling pas
senger agent of the Big Four, is in
the city today in the interest of his
company.
Henry Hansen. who is engaged as
brakeman for the Rock Island be-
tween here and Brooklyn, Iowa, is
laid UP at the residence of Conductor
Edward Fenwick, 537 Thirty fifth
street, suffering an attack of erysip-
elias.
c. Wilcox has been promoted from
freight to extra passenger engineer
on the Rock Island. His old engine.
the 5l9, is given to Clarence Nor ton,
who is elevated from engineering the
Is switch engine 10 a freight run be-
tween Rock Island and Chicago.
The Rock Islands one-spot switch
engine is having the irregularities re-
ceived in little collision in the yard S
the other evening, when the steam
chest. cylinder ana front timber were
damaged by running against q
freight train, repaired in the Daven-
port shops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25
Read IAN Artist in Crime"

Read IAN Artist in Crime"
Try EN-, like 'em-Dolly cigars.
Skating at Hincher's garden this
evening.
Read IAN Artist in Crime" on
second page.
Ask your dealer for the Dolly
cigar. 1t will please you.
Mrs. NJ. j. Higgins and daughter,
May, have returned from a visit to
Chicago relatives.
One of the wonders Of the 10Th
century. Natural flowers growing
spontaneously by the magic power
OF Charles Adams, Jan. 90. The
flowers will be distributed among
the audience.
The German people of Rock Island
and everybody interested in the
work of the Children's Home society
are invited to attend the German NJ
f. church Sunday morning. when
this work will be represented by one
of the superintendent.
For the republican meeting to be
held at Springfield. ILL.,, Tuesday,
Jan. %. the K. 1. & p. railway will
make rate of one and one-third fare
for the round trip. Tickets sold
Jan. 1928, 1896 inclusive. Three
trains daily by this line to SPRING
field leave Rock Island at As a.
M, S:o5 a. M. 1:45 p. m. Arrive at
Springfield at 1850 a. M, 3:O5 p. M,
$3.50 P. m. respectively. Equally
good time returning.
Rev. J. L. Murphy and party OF
his Pensioners of the Grace Luth-
eran church INDUCED in a sleigh
ride to Barstow Thursday afternoon,
the proceeds derived from the affair
going toward the purchase of an or
gan for the new German Lutheran
church about completed in the
neigh borhood of Barstow. The party
tarried at the residence of Mr.. Fehls,
above Barstow, several hours and in.
dulged in an oyster supper. 1t was
well into the night when they started
homeward and it was much later
than expected when they arrived in
Rock Island, but they nevertheless
had an en- ioyable time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25
Carpets.

25 Rolls all wool Carpets at
40 cents per yard. These Car
pets are all new patterns just
received by US.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25

It's difficult to stump a policeman
on matters involving the liquor
question. One of the blue coats was
asked this question by Second
avenue business man: If | gave
you bottle OF wine-but of course
I'm not going to-but suppose did
on condition that you could not
drink 1t II you either pulled out the
cork or broke the bottle; how would
you get at the contents?n
That's essy-shove in the cork
and the officer moved on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25
A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison, of the Worthinc.
ton, Ind, Sun, writes: You have Q
valuable prescription in Electric
Bitters, and | can cheerfully recon.
mend it for constipation and sick
headache, and as general system
tonic it has no equal" Mrs. Annie
Stehle, 1925 Cottage Grove avenue,
Chicago, was all run down, could
not eat nor digest food, had back.
ache which never left her and fel,
tired and weary, but six bottles o.
Electric Bitters restored her health
and renewed her strength. Price 81
cents and 81. Get a bottle at Hart;
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25

S. F. Fritz, Of 677 Sedgwick street,
Chicago, says: Il had a severe cough
which settled on my lungs. 1 tried
a number of advertised remedies and
also placed myself under treatment
of several physicians, with no bene-
fit. was recommended to try Fo-
iey's Honey and Tar. With little
expectation of getting relief. I pur-
chased a bottle. had taken but few
doses when felt greatly improved.
| was enabled to sleep. splitting OF
blood ceased. and by the time l had
taken the second bottle 1 was entire.
~ well. 1t saved my life." For
sale by NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug store.
READ Ian ARTIST IN a-RIMH,,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25
January Coal Market

All hard coal carefully screened.
Z. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25
Yea,

lis true; Foley's Honey and Tar is
the best cough medicine. For sale
at II. F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25

Another Good Man Gone Wrong.
He failed to use the Clinic Kidney
Cure for his kidney complaint. 81.
For sale at N. +. Bahnsen's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-25
BRIEF MENTION.

If You Ct ira lie would win share
Write ont your acs with skill ana care.
Then place Them in the cGiums beet,
And circulation DOES the lest
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15
BETTER ROADS.
That is one of tke Measures to Which the l.. A. w. is
 Pledged.

The one great need of the hour is better roads, and the securing of these through proper legislation is one of the purposes to which the League of American Wheelmen stands pledged. Plans are already on foot for systematic movement along this line, and the aid of every cyclist is needed. While it is expect ed that the horsemen will join hands with the wheelmen in this move ment, the latter must lead. It is proposed to show the various town ships the benefits that would accrue from better roads, and then to show them how they can be built, and se- cure the enactment of laws compell- ing the very best to be built and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

maintained. There is no earthly reason why the roads of this country should be almost or quite impassa- ble for three or four months in the year, as they are at present. There is an abundance of the best road making material in the world, and we have the necessary skill to use it to the best advantage. All that is needed is to get the movement once thoroughly started, and the farmers, after seeing the benefit that will ac- crne to them personally, may be de- pended upon to do all in their power to help the matter along. The aid of every wheelman in the country is needed in this work. If the League can secure a membership of 100000, it can do better work in this direc tiOn.-Ex.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15
DRAMATIC NOTES.

It is said that Corinne will con tfnue the management of the Kim ball Opera Company.
 James J. Corbett is presenting a new play, GA Naval Cadet" this season, to large audiences.
 Two new plays, His Absent Boy" a comedy adapted from the German, and '"rhe Law of the Land,' melo- drama, are meeting with much sue cess in New York.
 Paderewski is in New York after a long and successful tour through the West. He played at eighty-two con certs, the total receipts of which amounted to $20S.000.
 An anti-high hat bill has just passed both branches of the Ohio Legislature and is now a law. It provides that the wearer of an ob- structing hat shall be fined, and that the manager who permits the offense is subject to a fine of from $2 to $10. Miss Bogardus has postponed the Cinderella performance to Wednes- day night, the 22nd. This promises to be one of the most beautiful and enjoyable entertainments of the sea- son, and no doubt the full capacity of the house will be tested on that OccAsiOIl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT
Given by the Ladies Hospital Asso- citation at Bluff City Club
 Hall Last Night.

The entertainment given last night at the Bluff City Club Hall under the | auspices of the Ladies Hospital As sociation, was greeted by q small but very appreciative audience. The performance began with the | one-act curtain-raiser, introducing "A Happy Pair,' with Miss Etta Si-
 mon and Mir. Walter Trulock in the title roles This was Miss Simon's first appearance before the public.
 and she won laurels last night that she may well be proud of. Mir. Tru- lock also acquitted himself admira- bly,.
 Master John Blooms makeup and character song, "Lamented MT. Jones" was source of much amuse- ment.
 The singing of Misses Willie and
 Margie, and Master Ray Atkinson elicited round after round of ap- plause.
 Miss Blanche Altheimer sang two
 numbers between the first and sec ond acts, which captivated the audi ence.
 The performance concluded with the two-act side-splitting comedy, ssThe Three Graces, or the House maids Triumph" Miss Mamie Bradford, as Aunt Sallie Stubbs, was well up in her lines, and played her part in most charming manner. Misses Bessie Altheimer, Julia White and Mrs. T. A. Fowler, as Alvina, Malinda and Lucinda Simpson, the .tThree Graces, were as quaint and comic as they could be. The singing of Mis s Altheimer in the first act was excellent. Miss Hennie Altheimer, the viyacious little soubrette, took the part of Susan, the housemaid,
 and so well she played her part and so pretty she looked, we do not blame Jeremiah for choosing her from all the rest. MT. B. Wray Mar
 tin, as Jeremiah Sykes, the bashful nephew, again demonstrated to the
 public that he is an actor of rare ability.
 The Bluff City Club Hall was kind ly donated to this most worthy cause by it's charitable members.
 After the performance few of the younger couples participated ill the light fantastic until 12 o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15
The U. s. Gov't Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to all others.

Messrs. C. Voss and E. c. Howell were around yesterday soliciting signers among the property holders on Fifth avenu to a petition praying for an improvement district, by and through which it is expected to gravel and curb with stone that beautiful thoroughfare this spring. We learn that a majority in value of the property holders on that street have signed the petition, and that the improvements will soon be be- gun
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15
COTTON BELT ROUTE.
Cheap Rates to Memphis and Return on
 Account of Jockey Club Meeting.
Anrila Darhy Day.

April9, Derby Day.
 April Is, Peabody Hotel Stake Day.
 April %, Montgomery Stake Day.
 For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell round trip tickets from Pine Bluff to Memphis and return as follows:
 For train No. of April s, and train No. of April g..
 For train No. of April IF. and train No. of April IS.
 For train No. of April 24, and train No. of April 9 at rate of $5. 10 Also tickets will be sold for train No. of April 13, and train No. of April IA; train No. ? of April 20, and train No. of April 2l, at fare of $7:15; all tickets limited to april 2 for return.
 Train No ? leaves Pine Bluff at 1:30 pm., and train No. 4 at l:37 am, E.W LA BEAUAfE, J.N. FARLEY.
 c. F. & T. A. Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

It is passing strange that the proper authorities do not put down a suitable crossing at the intersec- ton of Fourth avenue and Main street, so that patrons of the Pine Bluff postoffice will not have to wade in mud ankle deep to get their mail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Our country friends are invited to come to Pine Bluff next Monday night and hear the gifted orator and learned writer, Editor Carmack of the Commercial Appeal, deliver an address to the Free Silver Club.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Says today's Gazette: The Demo- cratic Bimetallic League, at it's meet ing last night, decided to invite Hon. E. W. Carmack, of Memphis, to address the league in this city next Tuesday night, the night after he is to speak in Pino Bluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Editor Carmack, of the Conner cial Appeal. one of the ablest orators in the South, will deliver an ad- dress to the Free Silver Club of this city next Monday night. Mir. Car mack will be greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15
An Empty Pocket Book

Causes trouble, and lots of it, when not bought correctly. Don't buy one out of date three or four years and bring it home, You might wish you had filled it first. If you buy one of ours (the latest thing) you need not fill it because you will be well satis- fled with the book alone. See our window until Thursday, then look for a change.
 ANDERsoN-MEYER DRUG Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Juliet Lodge. K. ofP., meet tonight and work in the rank of Esquire. All members are requested and visit OTIS cordially invited to he present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15
CoInpany

The John N. Harbin left Memphis yesterday afternoon at o'clock for this port and all intermediate points with a large trip of freight. MT. Ed Rowland, Jr., is in charge of her of fee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

General Manager Doddridge, of the Missouri Pacific railway, on a special ear. passed through this city yesterday, enroute south to meet Mr. Gould, who is now inspecting his railway interests in the South.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Mrs. Fannie Brunson, of Little Rock, will arrive in the city this evening and be the guest of Mrs. May Tomlinson for T few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15
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ARE You ONE Of those unhappy people. suffering with weak nerves? Remember that the nerves may be made strong by Hoods Sarsapar- fila, which feeds them upon pure blood.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Accordeon Pleated Skirts, any kind of goods, pleated and put on band for $2.25. Other work correspond ingly cheap and satisfaction guar anteed. EMPIRE PLEATING Co.,,
 402 West Third avenue, 415dtf Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Mrs. Dr. A. R. Sherrill. of Sherrill, is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. J.6I4. Buck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Mr. N. Smith, of South Bend, Ark, is here on business trip.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Mr. Geo. l.. Kaufman and bride leave this afternoon for Cleveland, Ohio, their future home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Messrs. T. l.. Vaughan and W. H. Peterson, of the Little Rock Mirror, were i'll the city last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Mir. Henry c. Daniels, of Little Rock, is here on a visit to his Pine Bluff friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Juliet Lodge, Knights of Pythias, meets tonight to confer the rank of Esquire on two candidates.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Mrs. Hattie Drew and children, oi Sunny Side, are guests of the Arling- ton Hotel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Hoods PILLS are the best after-din- ner pill; assist digestion, prevent constipation. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Mir. Lon Macon. for the past few years in the employ of c. Yoss X Bros, has accepted position with the Mallory Wagon and Harness Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Mrs. C. A Bloom is entertaining the Entre Nous Euchre Club this af- ternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

The much needed improvements on West Barraque street are being made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

Attorney H. R. c. Foster left for Memphis last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-15

A number of bales of cotton were brought to thecity today.