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HARDIN LUMBER co.
Manufacturers and Dealers In
Yellow Pine Lumber.

The lumber industry of a eommu-
nifty is of vast Importance and n
leading factor in this line is the
above concern. The company il
composed OF Messfs. Sam Hardin, J !.
II. Shelby and L. l. Campbell. gen
tlemen well known throughout
this section. The mill covering some
two acres of ground is located on
the Cotton Belt railroad tracks in
the eastern part of the city. 1t ia
thoroughly equipped with the best
machinery They manufature
building material, moulding, cypress
singles and yellow pine lumber.
These goods supply the local market
while shipments are made to various
points. In addition to this mill the
company own and operate two saw
mills in this county. Some thirty
people are given employment. Such
institutions "a these help to build
communities, and Pine Bluff is GER
tainly fortunate In having the
Harding Lumber Company in her
midst
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MAMIE BLOOM
10y East Second Avenue.

Among the many bright stars im
the mercantile arena of Pine Bluff.
we must not overlook the above.
named gentleman, who has been en-
gagged in the meat business here.
nearly all his life and is well and
generally known. His shop is head
quarters for everything fine in the
meat line. He manufactures sau-
sages OF all kinds and handles game
and poultry in season. Your pat
rOnage appreciated.
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STRICTLY UP TO DATE
Is The G. N. Hart Drug Company
Wholesale and Retail Dealers In
Drugs, School Books, Sta
tionery. Fine Toilet Ar
ticles. Etc. 4Io and
AL Main Street.
42I Main Street.

It's complete. That tells all when.
10 comes 10 description of this well
khoWn drug establishment. Com
piete, inasmuch us the stock ern-
braces complete assortment Of
heaVy drugs, patent medicines. toilet
soaps, perfumeries, stationery, and
~ iact all druggist sundries. 1t has
Deen the aim'of this house to keep pace
W, Min the wonderful Improvement in,
pnarmacy and materia medica. The,
prescription department il lnoliefl1
a,.er by skilled pharmaceutists and
prompt and Efficient service is rem.
uereu. The store is u model of neat.
i ness' me interior appointments be-.
my ol cherry-wood. An elegant
souta-water fountain supplies thu.
dee.ar OF the gods. A superb line Of
t;agars are handled as we'll as sport
- - goods and fishing tackle. The.
SNpnlpany Is composed OF Messrs. G.
-, ~, Itlrt, j. M. Bailey gentlemen who.
n tNs a no introduction to our people.
naps year brings an Increase In hnsi.
tive house, gu" 'e'' 'e'''
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ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC
CHURCH.

There are no institutions worthier
CT the appreciation and love OF the
Community than the churches exist
ing in it's midst, throbbing with its
life, participating in its reverses and
sharing its prosperity. There has
never in the history OF Nations been
an influence OF such greatness as that
welded by the church and those
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FIRST METHODIST EPISCO.
PAL CHURCH SOUTH.

The history of this church dates
back to 1880 when it was established
in what was then remote wilder
ness. Improved TO be "a good seed in "a
good ground and has brought forth
Il hundred fold From this period
until 1913 the records show very lit
tie OF Importance, but at that time
Rev. A. NJ. Borrington was sent here
and from that time to the present
there has been no interruption ofpas-
torate. The house then occupied
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THE COLORED CHURCHES.

1t is gratifying to note in this con
nection the high standing OF the
colored people of Pine Bluff in re-
gard to Church interests and af-
fairs. At no place in this country
has more rapid progress been made
and nowhere will be found better
Church buildings or ADLER preachers.
In most eases they are men of educa-
ton and reflect credit upon the de-
nomination they represent. Below
is given an historical account of the
principal colored Churches, together
with short biographical sketches OF
the different pastors.
ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH.
I Was organized in 1867 by Bishop
Jabz Pitt Campbell in the house OF
Mrs. Bette Lucas. There were just
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and Parsonage property is value J
at $4,000; and carries n respectable
insurance policy. They have 2sa
members. 200 Sunday School Scholars
The following Ministers have served
as Pastors: Samuel johnson. 'S6:
w. II. Higgins, 1873; A. S. Phillips.
So John Quells. '9i-2, j. w. Jack
son. S3: j. G. Sherrell. '94-5. III. p.
Phi. B., the present Pastor
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was born January 2, 1868, at Oxford.
Georgia. attended the public schools
of Mississippi, graduated from
Rust University. Holly Springs, MISS:
in ,Ss: from the University OF
Chicago in '92, and from the tam
mon Theological Seminary, Atlanta:
Ga. in 'g5. Has served as Pastor OF
the NJ. e. Church at Hensley, Forrest
CITY and Sweet home.
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one. Services are held as follows:
Sand ay school 6 9. "a: regular ser
vices, ii a. M; afternoon, 4p. M, and
Sunday evening, o'clock. The late
pastor, Rev. Charles ECabaniss, was
considered one OF the leading minis
ters Of this section, and polished,
courteous gentleman.
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,7O,s. and is the Oldest colOred Church
Of this denomination in the State.
The old Church building became too
small to accommodate the ever in
creasing congregation, which when
the present Pastor took charge, had
nm attendance of IS people, and the
nresept structure was erected, which
hinder the guidance OF Rev. Robert
W. Rose, has steadily increased.
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THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH.

On May 10, 1858, Rev. Jno. J.
Boozer of South Carolina formed the
society here. October, 1866, Rev. e.
McNair Of North Carolina entered
upon the duties of minister. Jan.
nary 1879 Rev. William MeDabney
succeeded him. April, 1881 Rev. j.
A. Dickson assumed the Passionate
and he in turn was succeeded by the
present incumbent, Rev.FJ. L. Cald-
well The Church has seating
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capacity of 400. and Al membership
of 800. The Church is a handsome
new brick structure on the corner OF
Fifth Avenue and Walnut Street.
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" me temperance committee os -.
general assembly of the presb =, > t .ne
an IL = arch, to speak on This o, ,el'
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Subscribe for the Semi Weekly
GRAPHIC only sl.50 a year.
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INFLUENCES OF RELIGION.

Progress Throughout the NationTough Its Doctrine Men
Gain Wisdom and Philosophy Are Taught to Lead Moral
Lives and Nations and Men Are Bound Together
by Stronger Ties of Brohelry Love.
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Sunday School rooms and pastors
study. rhe church has handsome
black walnut pews. one OF the finest
organs in the South aid are now
adding new memorial windows of
beautiful designs. 1t has also been
recarpeted at cost OF 500, rejecting
credit on its pastor and congrega-
ton for their liberality.
REV. A. O. EVANS
The we'll known pastor OF this
church was horn January is, 1857 in
Alabama. Three years later became
to Lafayette, Arkansas, where he
was brought upon the farm, attend
Ing summer schools occasionally, till
he was 81, when he entered the com
mon school where he remained for
81 years either as student or tea
cher. He then went to Vanderbilt
University, at Nashville, Tenn.
where he spent three years proseeut-
ing studies In HE Literary and Theo-
logical department. He graduated
in 1883 and supplied Camden for
three months. was admitted on trial
into the Little Rock Conference that
fall and sent no LDnoke where he re-
manned four years, He was then
sent to Fifteenth and Center Little
Rock where he stayed two years.
During his pastorate there he built
u 800 900 church, the Winfield Memo
arial. From there he was sent TO
this passionate, and after two years
he was sent to the Monticello Dis
trict. Three years later he was re-
turned to this charge and this is the
second year of his second term.
During Mr.. Evans labors with this
church a considerable debt on the
building has been paid off and the
church finished on the inside, ele-
gantly furnished throughout, and
he has received into the church $40
persons.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
(CoLOREDl

da the g, Church 9r described in,this sketch
'a'es i's inception bace to the 'e EARN
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CHURCH LIFE IN PINE BLUFF.
Review of the Work Done in the Masters Vine
yard

History and Progress Made in church and Religious Work
in the Past Fortv-fiye Years of the
City's Existence
The herald., 1896-02-01

Spanish generals. This status of af-
fairs in the island makes it apparent
that the Spanish authorities of Cuba
have carnpaigned against truth as we'll
as against the insurgents.
The condition of the island is most
unsatisfactory to the people of other
countries having commercial relations
with it. And especially has American
trade suffered. The wanton destruct-
iveness of the insurgents has abso-
lutely paralyzed the industries of the
island and the poorer people are
threatened with actual famine. The
immediate future has little en-
couragement about it for better
ment The government at Madrid ex-
hibits no disposition to yield, while the
insurgents are as confident, seemingly,
as ever. 1t may be that in the end
Spain will prevail and the cause that
seems almost ready to plant its foot
on the threshold of victory be lost, but
If SO the triumph thus won will cost
many times more than its real value.
The interposition of the United
States at this juncture is being advo-
Gated by many; by some on senti-
mental grounds, by others on the
score of self-interest, because Of the
damage to our trade with Cuba. Such
a course would be novel for US, in fact
contrary to our traditions. Ours has
been the policy of non-interference
With the affairs of other countries, and
it is hard to deny successfully that
that is the wisest in the long run. An
Intervention in the present trou BILE be-
tween Spain and her Cuban subjects
would unquestionsbly establish dan
gerous precedent, and it certainly
should not occur without most urgent
reason.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Bound to Fail

The one factor that made the downfall
of McKinleyism possible was the discrimi-
nation among special interests. The same
weakness was shown in the composition of
the Wilson bill and will be a part of every
protective measure. From the very nature
of our national conditions, owing to the
vast extent of territory to be covered in the
operation of any law and from the widely
diversified interests of the east and west
and north and south and even more from
the varying needs of the same interests in
different parts of the county, it is beyond
human ingenuity to devise a tariff bill
which will not discriminate in favor of one
industry at the expense of another and
which will therefore be unjust in its gem
eral application. The fact that those who
are more influential by one means or an
other are able to secure favorable legisla-
ton where their weaker brethren fail, has
been and will continue to be the most
vicious feature of the whole protective
system and stands as constant menace
to tine iniquitous theory of governmental
assistance. In time this experience is
bound 10 bring about it's downfall, when a
more exact and equal method of taxation
will prevail albuquerque Democrat.
The herald., 1896-02-01
TROUBLED CUBA

The news from Cuba is still despair
ingly conflicting. The reports are as
varied in purport as the planks of
a Populist platform. One tele-
gram impeaches the veracity of
another until the mind is almost
forced to the distasteful conclusion
that the most efficient aggregation
of prevaricators known to history,
is assembled on that isle of everlasting
turmoil, Cuba. 1t is plain that Eli
Perkins, Colonel Tom Ochiltree and
several other distinguished American
artificers could learn things in Cuba.
But out of the maze and multi
plicity OF contradictions sufficient is
discernible to settle beyond dispute
the superiority of the Spanish in
straightforward fiction. From the be-
ginning the Spanish officials have
claimed success in every battle and re-
iterated the statement that the rebel
lion is on it's last leg. II the insurrec-
tion has really been on it's ultimate leg
during all the time it has been re-
ported. that leg must be an exception
ally sturdy one. 1t is apparently good
leg to rest on. In spite Of all the gov
ernment's claims the fact pro-
trudes that after more than a
year of endeavor by an army larger than
that maintained in the colonies during
the American revolution, the Gu bans
are more powerful than ever. They
practically control the entire island
outside the vicinity of Havana and
even threaten that city. while the fail
ure Of the campaign against them is at
tested by the recall of the commander,
who has waged the contest for Spain,
and who, up to the present at least. has
1aan conSa6anee IT, essatast of living
The herald., 1896-02-01
MORE CABINET PORTFOLIOS

The idea of establishing a cabinet
portfolio to be known as the depart
ment of manufactures and commerce
is now roaming around the country
seeking lodgment in the hearts of the
people. The suggestion is one that
might be taken as indicative Of the
growth of socialistic tendencies in the
United States. The creation of such
departments as that Of agriculture and
the proposed one of manufactures and
commerce" savor of the social
istic theory that it is gov
ernmental function to superin-
tend or nurse the private industries
of the people. Departments Of the
kind, unlike those of state, interior,
law and war, have to deal not with
public but private business. While
supported by all the people, they are
intended to exist for the benefit of
only some of the people. The time has
come to draw the line on paternalism,
and to confine government to the
transaction and care of essentially
public affairs. The people in their
capacity as individuals can or
ganizs and maintain the business
necessary to carry on the work
that it is desired to delegate
to departments of manufactures, COM
merce and agriculture. The less the
government, either, through congress
sional or departmental action, meddlss
with the private business and voca-
tlons of the people the better off the
latter will be. What the people need
is less government, not more. Every
enlargement of the powers in
addition to the functions of gov
ernment results either in the
curtailment of the rightful liberties of
the individual or in the creation of
power which will be used to the ad-
vantage Of some at the expense of
others. The proper function of state
government is simple one; it consists
in protecting people in the enjoyment
of their natural rights. If the govern
ment will do that consistently and i'm
partially, the people as individuals will
work out the problem of life in their
own Way.
The herald., 1896-02-01

Wants Her scalp
EDITOR HERALD: The article which ap-
peared under the title, Wants Her Scalp,
in city morning paper of December "a,
1895, showed no less clearly the mental
caliber of the one who inspired it than of
its writer.
When an individual takes advantage of
an official position to wreak petty spite
and personal on one, over whom the hold
ing of that position gives him special
power. it is shown to be public mistor-
tune that such person should be allowed
to hold an office of so great Importance.
Such officials are not likely to favor the
employment, in educational work, of
women of intelligence, integrity and sutii-
cient moral strength to retain both IN the
performance of public duty.
If q superior is known 10 be ignorant or
malicious those in subordinate capacity
may lack the courage to oppose course OF
action. even ii hey heartily disapprove 1t.
An article like the one before mentioned
may be almost entirely tissue OF false
hood; yet if one statement in it is undenia-
bly, true, il may deceive many.
When the county board unanimously
voted to recommend to the state board of
educa ton the revocation of her life diplo-
ma. the writer's immediate appeal to The
state executive officers met with prompt
response, and when the ''recomm ndation'
was considered by the state boa at lts
meeting this month the board determined
that the said charges were not specific
enough in their character to warrant any
action by thsm, and the Los Angeles coun-
ty board we're so informed.
1t is a recognized law of physical science
that "water will not rise higher than its
source,'' and SO long as superior officers in
our educational system are governed by
ignorance and a low form of seltishness,
just so long will the best and most efficient
mon and women in one of the noblest of
all professions, that of teaching, be greatly
hindered and crippled in their work for the
puolc good.
My experience has demonstrated the fact,
that while the executive power of the state
continues as at present exercised, no
teacher willing to appeal to it need fear
the deprivation of any legal, professional
right through the ignorance or malice of
any county officer of the state.
HELEN WILLARD MERRITT.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Less War. More Business

The excessive dullness in business
throughout the United States may in
great measure be attributed to political
dsquiet and unsatisfactory financial con-
dtions. There are wars and rumors of
wars, and the publishers of newspapers in
their zeal to make their papers interesting
have exaggerated the true condition of
affairs. both here and in Europe Trifling
difficulties have been magnified into events
of great significance. Not TIE least de-
plorable eli cumstance in connection with
the war talk'' is the flippant manner in
which some people talk of Wholesale
slaughter which would be inf!isied on the
two most civilized nations of the world, in
the event of war; This goes to prove that
even in these days there remains with us
much of the CORY spirit of tine barbarian.
1t would he far better thing to talk less
war. and turn our attention to the develop
ment of he natural resources of our coun-
try. Even the newspapers that have been
most prominent in circulating war rumors
may find them discrejited agents in their
legitimate sphere one of these days.-Cali-
fornia Trade Review.
The herald., 1896-02-01
THE INDIANS TREES

The Hare travelled on, conquering all
who opposed him or plotted against him,
till he came to the edge of the world.
There he saw high cliff covered with trees
of all sizes and kinds. He went up to the
Maple and said: "What are you good for,
pray?"
The Maple shook it's leaves in great dis.
dain and said: II am the food of the
Great Head. The blood of my children is
sweet and nourishing, and they give IL
freely to the nations"
The Hare next went to the Larch and
asked: "What are you good for?'
"I," said the Larch. "bind together the
canoes of the people If it were not for me
they could not sail upon the lakes and
rivers"
The Cedar answered the question by say.
ing: II make the canoes strong SO that
they will bear the weight of the great war;
riors. If it were not for me, none but wo-
men and children could sail upon the
waters"
The Birch stood next in his way and said !:
"If it were not for me you could make no
canoes at all. My bark is for the picture
writing of The people. How, but for me,
could one chief talk to his brother who
lives by the distant river?"
The Fir tree boasted of its balsam. with
out which the canoe could not glide upon
the water.
"Ugh! ~ said the Hare. "You all say that
no canoes could be made without you.
You, Linden, you have no part in these
canoes, what are you good for?"
~" said the Linden. lam for the cradles
O the children. Without me where could
they be rocked and put to sleep when the
beautiful red has gone from tie sky and
the night comes? From me III take the
Eastwood for your bowls and your drink
ing cups"
1.-THE oak stood in his path, and before
the question could be put to it, he touched
his head with his lower branches and said
in deep voice: ~ shelter the great war;
riors. mark the spot for their councils.
From my boughs are made the swift ar
rows that bring food to the feet of the
hunter and carry death to his enemies"
The ash sighed and whispered: "From
me is taken the bow that speeds the arrow
in its flight"
The red willow dropped its head as it
said: "My bark is for the pipe of the In
dian, my wands are to bid him to the feast.
My osiers are for his baskets, his mats and
his wafer jugs
Thus every tree claimed to be of so much
use that men could not do without it.
The herald., 1896-02-01
L0OKiN' FER THINGS

Sometimes / come quietly up on my boy
Where he ruInmages drawers and filings
Their contents around till he sees me, then
says:
80, Pm dest a-lookin' fer things.''
"But what do you seek, little MANI" in
quire;
''What is it SO frequently brings
You here to ransack fathers desk?" He re.
plies;
40, nuffin-I'm lookin' for things"
So when, in the summer, he plays in the
yard
He climbs in the hammock and swings,
Then eazes intently up through the tall
trees,
And know he is "lookin' fer things.''
Now, men who lack children might foolshIy
say
This song that my dreamy one sings
Is a token of evil propensity. WrOng!-
know why he's ''lookin' fer things"
'Tis natures suggestion to hunt for the
truth
Which in mans brain from infancy rings
That leads my wee laddie through all the
long day
To 60 about lookin' fer things.
FRANK PUTNAM.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Southern California Gold

1t sounds like Munchausen tale to say
that samples of gold from mine in Sou,h-
ern California have assayed at the rate of
$4,000 to the ton. Yet such is the fact.
Messrs. Morgan & Co., assayers in this
city, report that they assayed last week q
small sample of ore from q mine in San
Bernardino county which yielded at that
rate. When questioned on the matter, one
of the members of the firm said they did
not know whether there was any great
quantity of similar ore at the mine from
from which the sample was sent, but he
stated that the party who gave them
the sample for assay expressed such sur
prise at the result that he intended sending
in q lot of five tons to be assayed, in orde.
to better judge of what the ore all through
would average. AS soon as q smelter is
built here-and that will not now be very
long before one is bullt-the wealth of
good paying ore in different parts of South
ern California will prove a revelation to
the people of this observation-disclosures
Trade Review. 4tt 81.