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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
THE TEST OF PR0SPERfrf

Just now there is considerable discussion going on in the press, anent the inauguration of the so called advance agent of prosperity, (McKinley) as to just what is the
 true test of real prosperity. Some of the editors contend that the true
 basis of prosperity is a balance of
 trade in favor of this country in it's dealings with other nations, while the St. Louis Gfo5 -Democrot con- tends, and correctly too, we think,
 that whatever raises the plane of living of the masses contributes in the greatest degree to the real pros perity of the people.
 It says. It is absurd to make
 xports the exclusive test of pros perity. If there were fixed stan dard of consumption which all had reached and beyond which all con- sumption is proaigacy, then we could measure our well-being by our foreign sales. As long. however, as the American people can have any want unsatisfed to which domestic enterprise can minister, as long as increased consumption promotes the material and m noral welfare and happiness of the people, just so long consumption mu st be the true test of prosperity. That condition is prosperous under which the plane of living is raised. When people wear more and better clothes, have more and better food, more and better houses, schools, home adorn- ments, labor. saving devices, books, pictures, musical instruments, newspapers, horses, gardens, vaca- tions, excursions and whatever it is that is the object of mems tireless industry and thrift, they are in the enjoyment of the right kind of pros perity. This improvement in the conditions of living is the first and highest aim of organized society, the distinct purpose of all Govern ment as well as of all personal effort. If this end can be reached without the sale of our manufactured pro- ducts abroad, then such a sale is of no importance
 While the GRAPHIC disagrees entirely with the Globe Democrats views on the tariff, and believes that every man should buy where he can buy the cheapest, and that no class should be favored, or artificial values created by legislation, never theless we believe that that condit- ion brings about the greatest degree Of general prosperity which raises the plane of living of the masses and places them in possession of the greatest number of the ordinary comforts of life and daily living.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
Strongest In the World.

The movement on the part of the Knights of Labor to get the glass work CTS to unite with them is destined to fail, it is said, and the glass workers will, on the other hand, consolidate the unions of tho window, flint and green glass trades and will place them under one head. They will then be in shape to stand for their common rights at all times. and this will make the strongest combine of labor in the world. as the glass workers have now the strongest unions ill the country. y.-Cinoinnat En- Quirer,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

only so far as is necessary to eonoiH- ate the powers aud make it possible for them to back down gracefully, and for once undertake actual measures of reform. If the powers decline to accept this offer they will confront the opposition of public sentiment in their respective nations. If they accept, they can hardly do less than to use t!.e Greek troops, as King George desires. Should they either refuse to compel reforms in Crete or openly attack the Pireus in response to King Georges generous and tactful offer, the condemnation of nearly all of Europe will fall upon them GAtcJgo Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
KING GEORGES ANSWER.

It seems that King George of Greece has not only backbone, but a high gift of diplomacy and common sens. Tuesday at i o'clock was the hour set for his decision in the Cretan crisis, and he arose to the occasion in the manner of states man. He has placed the European powers in a position where they must become absolutely responsible for the safe-keeping of the Christians in Crete, and there is abundant ev- idence that the growing wrath throughout Europe at the abomni- able Turkish outrages will have some effect in compelling timid SOW ereigns of the great nations to enact reforms. If they do not, it will be observed, King George has not com mitted himself to the abandonment of the Cretan campaign or promised to keep hands off the Turk
 The Greek governments note, in fact, is skillfully devised to secure, if possible, immunity for the Chris tian Cretans without precipitating general warfare The paper is con- ciliatory in tone. It even promises the withdrawal of the Greek ships from Cretan waters, but it is signiti- cant of the grit of the plucky little nation that the demand for the re- moval of Greek troops from Crete is met with respectful but firm de- nial, King George pointing out that to take away the Greek soldiers at the preset juncture would be to en- courage the Turks to all sorts of massacre and outrage. He does, however, offer to place the Greek forces under the control of the powers.
 This is courage and diplomacy combined. King George has receded
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
WILL JOIN HER LOVER.
A noosier Girl to Become Nurse In the
 Cuban Army.

A Hoosier Girl to Become B Nurse In the
 Cuban Army.
 Miss Anna B. Coleman of Noble Gen. ter, Branch county. Mich, has left for Key West, whore she hopes to find pas sage to Cuba William R. Needham, aged es, Michigan boy, is soldier in the Cuban army under General Maoeo, and Miss Coleman is Needham's be- trothed. A love of adventure led Need ham to volunteer his services to the cause of Cuban independence.
 Miss Coleman will also take service with the Cuban army as nurse and is hopeful of being attached to the same command under whose standard Need. ham Is fighting. When Cuban independ- ence Is declared. the couple will return to the United States.
 Miss Coleman's trip at this time is in proof of her fidelity to Needham as well as attesting her desire to aid the cause of the struggling Cubans. Cincinnati Enuuirer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
THE TEN 0MNANDMENTs

A MEMBER of the Kansas Legis- lature has introduced bill for the re-enactment of the Ten Command ments. Absurd as this may seem on the face of It, it is not bad idea after all, for all the laws are based on the ten tables handed down by Moses. The penalties are visited upon men only and are as follows:
 For having another God, fine $1, ,O00.
 For making graven image, one year in the penitentiary and a fine of $1, 900.
 For taking the name of the Lord in vain and not observing the Sab bath day, fine $500.
 For not thonoring father or mother, six months in the penitentiary and fine of $oo0.
 For committing murder, hanged by the neck until dead.
 For adultery, penitentiary for life.
 For stealing, fine or impriscn- ment in the discretion of the court.
 For bearing false witness. im-I prisonment in tho discretion of the court.
 For coveting thy neighbors house his wife, his servant, his maid or his ass, fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

WE are indebted to the Memphis Scinaitar for a copy of their 1897 almanac. This almanac is a regular cyelopedia of historic, political and statistical facts and general inform ation, and should be in the office or library of every well-informed citi-. zen, It's price is only 25 cents and it is indispensable as book of reference. For sale by all news dealers and the Memphis Scim,tor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
oorbett-Fltzalmmons Contest.

At Carson City, New, March r. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets, Pine Bluff to Carson City, and return, at $77.00. Tickets on sale March II, 12 and B, good fo- return until March 9. 1897, Passengers taking the Cotton Belt have choice of route: Via It. Worth, Denver and connecting lines. Via Jonesboro, Kansas City and con- meeting lines. Via St. Louis, Kansas City or Omaha and connecting lines.
 J. ". FARLEY, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
Evo1utlon of Women.

Mir Gleeson White discusses in Cas- sells Family Magazine the subject of tho evolution of women. MT. White appioaches the matter from an artistic standpoint. There are, he re- marks, several distinct aspects of beau ty-beauty of form, beauty of colo, beauty of wit and beauty of pathos. But the ideals embodying them have not been evolved in the above, nor in any order, nor has any one preserved it's en- tire supremacy for long. The matchless head of Aphrodite still appears absolute 1y satisfying to cultured taste today, but when you see it translated to color, as Albert Moore often re-embodied it, then is something lost At the best MT White considers tho Greek and Roman types are unconditional and do not awaken more than aesthetic rapture, for in those days even portraiture aimed to elevate the individual to type.
 He would have us go back to Reyn- olds in order to find the highest type of the modern ideal Sir Joshuas DOT trait of Lady William Gordon caught the pathos of the Madonna ideal with the intelligence that has become the woman's share. In the Botticelli vir- gins, or the Raphael, sweet forgive ness is absolute In the types of Reyn- olds and Gainsborough, to this charm is added a sense of justice and distinct suhstratum of wit and vivacity. In short, the lady" hes been evolved, not the saint or the chatelaine, the minis tering angel or the bluestocking, but the true woman who can be all these.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
Corbett- Fitzsimmons
Contest

At Carson City. Nev. Mar. r, 1897. For the above occasion the Missouri Pacific will on March II, l2 and 13, sell tickets for the round trip at the remarkable low rate of $77. A special train.of sleeping and dining cars will leave St. Louis at 10 p. m March F, arriving at Carson City 6 a m. March Is. Charge for single berth for entire trip, including occupancy of ears at Carson City, will be $15. Meals will be served sin dining cars at rate of 75cts, each, for supper and breakfast and $1 for dinner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
Lady TTayter.

Lady Hayter, known in London as the Zenobia of the Liberal party. is not only an accomplished woman of the world, but also one of the most inde- fatigable of women travellers. With her husband, Sir Arthur Hayter, she has journeyed twice around the world. hunt ed kangaroos in Australia. elephants in Ceylon and tigers in India and has explored the Yellowstone park and the Yosemite valley. h spite of her taste for outdoor life she is said to be con summate artist in dress, and her toilets serve her as tho franc to charming .,;ct-.~a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

TIE dispatches state that war has actually broken out in Crete, and that British and Italian transports have arrived in the harbos of Crete. It is also stated that the Turkish troops conceptrated on the Greek frontier outnumber the Greek forces by five to one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

The GRAPHIC is authorized toannounce Mir. T. B. Atkinson as a candidate for the office of Mayor of the city of Pine Bluff at the en- uing municipal election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

THE Normal bill appropriating $20,0 for State Normal Schools has passed both branches of the Legislature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
For Mayor.

The GRAPHIC is authorized to announce reelection to the office of Mayor of the city of Pine Bluff, at the ensuing municipal elec- ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

We are authorized to announce Mir. HUGH r. WESTBRO0K, as q candidate for re- election to the office of City Treasurer at the ensuing municipal election, April the 9th
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
PINE BLUFF. ARK, MAR. Il 1897
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 For Police Judge.

We are authorized to announce Mir T. HITE BROWN as a candidate for reelection to the office of Police Judge of the city of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of the voters n the Municipal Election. Tuesday, April G. S97
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
For City Treasnrer.

We are authorized to announc MIR. WAD. Al. ToNEY, as q candidate for City Treas urer at the ensuing city election. April the fffh
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

Entered at the Post-office at Pine Bluff, Ark, as seeond-class mail matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

We are authorized to announce Mr, E. s MAUPIN as q candidate for Mayor at the ensuing city election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

The GRAPHIC is authorized to announce MIR J B. JOHNSON as q candidate for the office of Mayor of the city of Pine Bluff, at the ensuing municipal elec-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

We are authorized to announce MIR. c. T.. ROBINSON as q candidate for City Treas urer at the ensuing City election April 9th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
Much in Little

Is especially true of Hoods Pills. for no medi- cine ever contained so great curative power in
 SC small space. They are 8 whole medicine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
It Wasn't His Fauss.

Jacks Mamma-There were three slices of cake ill the pantry, Jack, and now there is only ono. How does that happen3
 Whenever q man offers you pay Toz your vote, he insults your manhood.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11
for Alderman.

We are authorized to announce MIR. GEO w. STAINBACK as a Candidate for Alder man from the 3d Ward at tho ensuing city election April 6, 1897.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-11

We are authorized to announce JUDGE J. W. OWEN as a candidate for Alderman from the Third Ward.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-05-28

popularity of the frond itself. He
showed how much an intelligent study
OF ferns depends on the microscopic ex
animation of the seeds. He exhibited
a number of beautiful specimens, both
fresh and pressed.
At the close of the meeting vote Of
thanks was given to Mrs. Townsend
and Miss Deyo for their leadership of
the Teachers Evening Reading Club
for some months past.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-05-28
1T IS THE BEST ON EARTH" ="

1T IS THE BEST ON EARTH"
That is what Edwards & Parker,
merchants of Plains, Ga, say of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism,
lame back, deep seated and muscular
pains. Sold by all druggists and deal
ers. Benson, Smith & Co., agents for
II. l.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-04
TIle Dog UndcrStnod.

y Allen Fl. Norton of this town is the
owner of farm over the state line. i'm
Massachusetts. For many years Mr..
Norton has had on the farm a dog of
cocker spaniel and hound breed. which
has been of considera BILE use about the
place and also good hunter of coons
and other game; but the dog is now II
years old. minus some of his teeth,
and getting feeble. So it was thought
best to shoot it.
Consequently, about two weeks ago,
the man i'll charge of the farm took the
dog out in the. lots to dispose of it. He
laid his gun on the ground and pro-
ceeded to dig a grave for the dog,
while the faithful animal lay beside
the implement intended soon to end it's
life, and watched the hole in the
ground gradually grow deeper. The
man had nearly finished his excava-
ton when the dog suddenly sprang to
its feet and rushed from the place.
For the first time on record il refused
to respond to the mans call, but hur-
ried to the river bank, swan to the op-
posite shore, disappeared in the woods.
and is still absent.-Winsted Comm
correspondence of Hartford Courant.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-04

towns of Pittsfeld and Chittenden, Vt,
consisting of 1857 acres OF timber land
certain buildings, 60-horse power engine,
an S0-horse power engine, two S0-horse
power boilers and all the shafting, machin-
cry, etc. owned by said company. The
transfer is dated July Is. 1897, and is
signed by Theodore A. Peart, president.
The second document is mortgage OF
all the property OF the Keene Wood Rim
company to Henry S. Dewey of Boston,
trustee, to secure the payment of an issue
OF gold bearing six per cent bonds of a
face value of $4,000, dated July, 1897,
and due in 1902, issued by said Keene
wood Kim company by authority of meet
lngs OF the stockholders OF said company
held at Berwick, Me-, aud in Keene. The
form OF the bond recorded is signed by
Theodore A. Peart, president, and Lyman
Gay treasurer.
To secure, this issue of bonds, and for
the consideration OF 81, the Keene Wood
him company mortgages its entire property
IN Pittsiield, and Chittenden, Vt and in
Keene, N. IL. The property in Keene as
set forth in the record, embraces the three
story finishing shop at Beaver mills. a
brick building or dry house, veneer build
ing, lumber shed, lumber and stock in
trade OF all kinds, and all the machinery.
sh.atting, etc., Of the company at Beaver
The men in the employ of the company
were paid about $1,000 July "a, in part
settlement Of wages due and it is reported
that the company does not owe over $1,000
Tor wages to its employees"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-04
Death of James r. Rollins,

James r. Rollins, farmer and life ,lono
resident of Rockingham, died at his home
Sunday at II A. M, while sitting in his
chair. He was 81 years of age and leaves
wife and two children. He lived on
what is known as the old Esterbrook place
and also owned farm on Hog hill. The
funeral was yesterday afternoon with inter.
ment in the Rockingham cemetery; Rev,
F. G. Boughton of Saxtons River oflicia,-
ing.
Mr.. Rollins had been a sufferer from
asthma all his life, and this with other
complications caused his death. 1t is re-
ported that be slept in bed hardly an en-
tire night of his life time, and because Of
his difficulty had chair made which could
be used both to sit and sleep in.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-04
WESTMINSTE

George P. Ellison and George C. Wright
| nave children sick with dysentery.
Alice Banks and Laura Ranney are attend
ing the summer school at Putney. s3.
DIR. Holton and wife of Brattleboro were in
town yesterday on their way to Saxtons
River.
A party of young people went to Warren s
pond yesterday for weeks camping and
fishing.
Walter C. Nutting and wife have moved to
his fathers house and will make their home
there i'll the future.
Mrs. Harriet Sabin and her daughter,
Mrs. A. j. Parker, of Bellows Falls, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Nellie l.. Ward.
Mrs. Emma Puffer and daughter of Malta,
H., are visiting friends in town, where she
was formerly teacher.
The regular weekly conference and prayer
meeting Thursday evening at 7.30; subject,
ga shadow from the heat" Isa. 4, >, 6 !;
25: l-l2; 26: IA.
The operetta, "Grandpa's Birthday which
is to be given in the town hall next week
will be one of the prettiest entertainments
given in the town hall this year. rs
Lewis Turner gave entertainments at the
town hall Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings, the purpose OF which WAS the
advertising and sale of patent medicines.
A large audience was present Sunday even
ing to hear DIR. Dickinson's report of the
Y. p. S. c. f. and the interesting account of
the proceedings will long be remembered by
those present.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-04
More Beer at Brattle boro,

Sheriff w. S. Tuttle of Cheshire county
searched the premises of f. d. Ellis on
the Island opposite Brattleboro yesterday
morning and succeeded in making another
scoop. This Ellis is brother of the one
who had a carload, more or less, taken by
the officers last week. He was taken to
keene and arraigned before Judge Holmes
on first offense complaints of keeping for
sale both malt and spirituous liquors; the
spirituous liquor complaint was nolle
pressed and to the other charge the re-
spondent pleaded not guilty and waived
examination. Bond was fixed at 5000 for
his appearance before the grand jury at
the October term of court.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-04
WOULD HAVE BEEN TERRIBLE

The BOokkeepers Escape Saved Him
From Worse Than u Beating.
The bookeeper came into the office
the other morning, his usually placid
face pale and worn. AS he took off
his coat he remarke |, with a sidelong
i, glance at the pretty stenographer:
Il had close shave last night"
"Oh, you do shave, do you? asked
the cashier.
"Oh, you think yOr rself smart, don't
your" retorted the bookeeper, flush
ing angrlly. for his extreme youth is
very tender point with him. What
! meant was that l came near passing
In my checks"
'Where" queried the shipping clerk
maliciously.
We'll, where you'll never have a
chance to. st. Peter knows YOU too
Well snapped the l.ookkeeper. as he
thrust his arm into ,is office coat.
That's So; he k~ows my health
would not stand too warm "a climate"
murmured the ship! 'ng clerk, but the
bookkeeper did not notice him and
continued:
/, mo, on the square now. I did come
near being tapped or my brain. Sever
al fellows chased me for more than a
block"
You don't say?" rried the pretty
stenographer, letting her hands fall in
TO her lap and gaziI y at the bookkeep-
er with sympathy aid perhaps some
thing little warmer shining out Of
her bright eyes.
Sure. 1t was c'ose squeeze Once
i thought I'd have to squeak, but a
copper came along and they turned
their trilbies.''
ION. how dreadful" sighed the pref
ty stenographer, tear shining on her
long lasheS.
The shipping cler's saw those tears
and he oreathea hard. 1t was against
his principles to allow any one to dis
lance him, and he resolved to take the
Dookkeeper down a peg or two. Look
ing ABOUT TO make sure that "the old
man was not lurking about the door.
he strolled over to the pretty steno-
gfapher's desk and leaning upon It re-
marked carelessly:
1T was dreadful
Indeed it was" the pretty steno-
Sraplef answered, trrning the battery
or her eyes upon him.
yes, horrible; but it might have
Deen worse" continued the shining
clerk, studying the points of his shoes.
"How's that!" asked the cashier.who
was lowering in the background, hop
ing for an opportunity to put in his
oar.
suppose they had succeeded in hold
ing him up"
Yes the pretty stenographer re-
piled breathlessly.
THAT would have been very morti-
flying to the poor fellow
Don't you get toe smart" came in
chest tones from the bookkeeper, who
smelled a rat.
We'll, it would have been a little
awkward to have even a slugger dis
cover that your pockets were empty.
wouldn't it now tie shipping clerk
asked innocently. lodging the ink we'll
the bookkeeper sent at his head
Chicago News.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-04
II. I. RICHARDSON WINS.

An Interesting Cupon Contest Ended Mon
day Noon-Mr. Richardson's friends Re.
membered him With Ample Donations O.
Votes.
The coupon contest which ran in the
TIMES during the month of July resulted
in victory for II. C Richardson. Monday
noon, the time set for the close OF the con-
test, the ballot stood as follows.
ii. G. Richardson 96l
j. c. Day & Co. 6lO
During Monday forenoon the TINES Of
fee had quite metropolitan appearance !;
every few minutes some one would bring
in new lot OF votes for one of the other
Of the candidates, and were always careful
to ask how the vote stood up to date.
None, however, will know until they see
the result in this issue of the TIMES.
The publisher inaugurated this contest
with the idea that it would be an advan-
tage to all the advertisers; it would call
attention to the ads and get the advertisers
talked about. A contest of this nature,
however, must have more firms represent
ed to be of general interest. Had there
been six or eight names announced as re-
ceiving some votes at the very first, instead
OF two names we dare say the contest
might have resulted differently. 1t is pos
sible that neither Mr.. Richardson nor J.
z. Day u Co., would have been very near
the top. However, there were only two
names, and considering the fact that the
coupons were gathered from regular sub
scribers Of the TIMES, the friends of each
are to be congratulated on the admirable
showing made. A good percentage Of
these votes were received by mail from
neighbo,ing towns, as Andover, Saxtons
River, Grafton, Bartonsville, Perkinsville,
North Springfield, ETC., showing that there
was quite general interest in the matter.