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All Are Equally Affected.

There is just one of all the varied de- partments of life that men have tried to conduct entirely by themselves, and that Is the department of politics. What is tho result? It is in such state that they are positively afraid to let respect. able women enter it. Now, if politica! conditions affected only the men them. selves we might be tempted to let them pay the penalty of their own neglect and mismanagement, but every evil in the body polite affects directly the wo- men, the children. the home, the whole social organization. We are so thorough. ly conscious of CIT own strength and integrity that VT cannot be frightened by all the eliminating things men say about themselves and their political do. main It will be remembered that the famous pool of Bible history had no healing qualities until an angel stepped down and touched the waters. It is about time that the waters of the pool Of politics responded to a purifying touch We decline to believe that men are as bad as they paint themselves, but if they ars one-half as bad, then they certainly are not good enough to repre- sent women, and the latter are justified In demanding that they be allowed to represent themselves. Ida A. Harper .n San Francisco Call.
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ENGLAND WANTED WAR.
Eeld Back From Fighting France In 1883
 by the German Emperor.

Eeld Back From Fighting France In 1883
 by the German Emperor.
 The Gaulois, in Paris, recently re- lated in considerable detail that during the Siamese imbreglio of 1893 England was on the verge of declaring war against France. The power that opposed the war most vigorously was Germany. In fact, said the Gaulois, the war was prevented by the German emperor
 "At that time," said the GaulolS Emperor William was at Cowes with his yacht. He had won regatta prize from Lord Dunraven' S Valkyrie and the Prince of Wales Britannia. He appear ed, literally as well as fguratiyely, to swim in English waters. It was as he sat at dinner in the house oe the Royat Yacht squadron that he received from Count Hatzfeldt the news that the Eng fish government intended to declare war against France. The emperor rose from the table, laid aside his napkin and sent dispatch empowering his ambassador in London to protest against Lord Rose. bery's programme. Moreover, he be took himself at once to Osborne House to announce to his grandmother that he never could approve such course as re- gards Siam <"
 Sometimes Paris newspapers publish articles on European politics that lack all foundation in fact, and the amazing story told by the Gaulois might have been dismissed as one of them had it not been confirmed at once by the Koel- nische zeitung, probably the most trust worthy journal on the European conti- nent. The Koelnische Zeitung's Paris correspondent was at Gowes with the emperor in 1893 As soon as the Gau. lois had made it's statement he eorrobo- rated it Among the influential English men at Gowes, he said, it was then common talk that the German emperor was England's ally against Siam and France Lord DHfferin, then English ambassador in Paris. had come to Cowes to conclude the negotiations for an alli- anee, but had been met with the emper- or's blunt refusal to take the active part that England wished to assign him. ] h6 Koelnische Zeitung's correspondent as serts that the correctness of this state ment is absolute and beyond question among the initiated who were at Coves during the German emperor's sojourn there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-06

of established art design. Conventional design is more difficult to color artis. tioally than floral, but when the true aye for color undertakes it the effect ;s most pleasing and lasting. The rococo design in connection with the floral is still very popular. Occasionally one hears that such and such design is out of fashion, and there follows desorip- tion of some perhaps truly inartistio thing which will supersede it. One needs to beware of such announcements. for tr7e art i'll all it's ramifoations is not ephemeral. It has stood the test of ages and will ever stand. Designs founded upon principles of the highest art lines ought never to go out of fashion. The rocoeo has long been popular. So has the dainty bowknot and it's requisite at. tendant basket of flowers. Why should these ever be in or out of fashion? They are old enough and perfect enough for all ime.-New York Times.
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Influence of Club Life.

Mrs. William Tod Helmuth, presi- dent of sorosis, says: II believe Snat woman's clubs have wielded potens influence i'll bettering the condition of women during the last 25 years, and that their educational features will en- able us to more worthily fulfill our DO litica1 duties when we get suffrage. II Is matter for congratulation that our clubs are steadily increasing in numbers throughout the United States. This means that our women arc growing mentally and approaching nearer and nearer our high ideal of womanhooe and motherhood :"
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For sI,erln.

The GRAPHIC is authorized to announce MT. EDGAR BREWSTER as q candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Jefferson county, at the ensuing election, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Mir. TH0S) NJ. PHILLIPS as a candidate for Sheriff and collector of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
 To the emocrats of Jefferson county;
 Believing that can serve the best interests of the Democratic party as effectively, and discharge the duties of the office, If honored with the same, as competently as any who may aspire thereto, hereby announce my self as candidate for the office of Sheriff, subject to the action of theDemocratic party. pledgiHg myself to make faithful officer, if aonored with the sufrages of the people.
 II. A. !. MCOY. We are authorized to announce Mir. MIA PHILPOT as q candidate for SheriT and Collector susject ito the action 1f The emo cratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Maj. W. H. DAVIS. of Altheimer. as q candidate for Sheriff and Collector, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
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Her Presence an Influence.

Influence will tell. While bill was pending in one of the legislatures tc raise the "age of consent" a senator re. quested a W. c. T. U. woman to be present in the gallery during the discus sion of the bill. ''For, said he, she is prop to good men and check to evil men. " This woman complied with the request, and day after day she sal with her knitting, silent pleader fo, protection for young girls. Pacific En sign.
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Insulted Him.

Ferry-What was the matter with Johnson last night that he should get insulted when asked him to drink? He IS not total abstainer, is he?
 Wallace-It was the way you put the question. He is subject to attacks of kleptomania, and when you asked him If he wasn't beginning to feel like taking something" he got hurt, very naturally.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
 fnfantile Chicken Broth.
 Custemer-What on earth is this broth made of. waitera Surely it isn't chicken broth?
 Waiter-Well, sir, it's chicken broth in its hinfancy. It's made out of the water that ths heggs are boiled ,n.-
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Not Tall Tnoueb.

Just st the time when vague reports were beginning to creep abroad that Germany was meditating fresh exten- sion of her frontier at the expense of Holland Dusch official of high rank happened to be visiting the court of Berlin, and among other spectacles got ap to amuse him a review was organized at Potsdam.
 What does your excelleney think of our soldiers?" asked Prince Bismarck as one of the regiments came marching past in admirable order.
 They look as if they knew how to fight, " replied the visitor gravely. 'but they are not quite tall enough. "
 The prince looked rather surprised. but made uo answer. and several other regiments filed past in succession, but the Datchman's verdict upon each was still tie sane, Not tall enough. !"
 At length the grenadiers of the guard made their appearance-a magnificent body of veterans, big and stalwart enough to have satisfied even the giant loving father of Frederick the Great. but the memorable critic merely said, 'Fine soldiers, but not tall enough. D
 Then Prince Bismarck rejoined : 'These grenadiers are the finest men iD our whole army. May ask what your excellency IS pleased to mean by saying that they are not tall enough?''
 The Batehman looked him full in the face and replied, with significant em. phasis, 'I mean that we can flood our country l2 feet deep "-London Tit Bits
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IN ABSENCE.
Watch her kindly, stars.

watch her kindly, stars. From the sweet protecting skl@ Follow her with tender eyes, Look 80 lovingly that she Cannot choose but think of me Watch her kindly. starsl Soothe her sweetly, night On her eyes, o'erwearied, press The tired lids with light caresa Let that shadowy hand of thine Ever in her dreams seem mine. Soothe her sweetly, nightl Wake her gently, morn. Let the notes of early birds Seem like loves melodious words. Every pleasant sound my dear, When she stirs from sleep, should nzsa' Wake her gently, morni Kiss her softly, winds. Softly that she may not miss Any sweet, accustomed bliss. On her lips, her eyes, her face, Till 1 come to take your place, Kiss and kiss her. windsl
 -Phebe Carys
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SOFA PILLOWS.
They StiII Retain Their Popuiar7ty-scn
 Favorite Designs.

 Pillows retain their popularity, and the tendency is to show a slightly re- duced size. although one or two yard square ones appear in every collection. They are finished with graduated frills of lace, rope cord tied at the corners or ruffled or ruched with silk Many of them are unornamented with needle. work. their beauty being in their ma terial, the exquisite silks and crapes of the art societies. textiles.
 Designs are as varied as taste is varied, but the best are those founded upon the principle of adaptation. What would be artistic in mural hanging might be inartistic as portiere in the same ni. So with smaller articles. Con- .onalized flowers are giving place to actual nature in design or to tho architectural and decorative models
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For Clrenit Lndre

We are authorized to announce Hon. A. B. GRACE as a candidate for Circuit Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Hon, JOHN NJ. ELLIOTT as candidate for renomination and reelection as Circuit Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District subject to the action of tho Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Hon c. a HARDING as candidate for Circuit Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District subject to the action of the Democratic party,
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For Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce MT. WAL TER E. SORRELLS as a candidate for Prose- outing Attorney of the Eleventh Judicial District, subject to the action of the Demo cratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Hon. SMITH c. MARTIN as d candidate for re- nomination for Prosecuting Attorney of the action Of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Judge B. F MERRITT as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Eleventh Judicial District. subject to the action of the Democratic party
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Pneumonia Cured.

Mrs. A. ]. Lawrence, of Beaver, Pa., says: Brazilian Balm brought me out of a severe attack of pneumonia in splendid shape It is wonderful rem- edy for coughs and lung troubles. Also, for outward use, for burns, cold-sores, and chapped hands and face, it cures like magic. It is invaluable .n the family"
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Constable n

We are authorized to announce MR. PETER M, BRIDGES as 8 candidate for Constable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce HIR. E. H. CoLHOuER as a candidate for Constable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Mir. AL. J. STEW ART as "a candidate for Constable of Vaugiue township, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
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Cured in One Night.

Charles H. Connelle, Esq, leading lawyer of York, Pa, says: 'sYour Bra zlllan Balm cured me of one of tue worst colds l ever experienced, in one night. 1 think 1t the greatest medicine in the market, and you can use my name any way you like.
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For Representatives.

Te the Democrats of Jefferson Co.,
 Being fully sensible of the honor eonfered by your partiality in selecting me as one of your Representatives in the General Assem- ply of ls94 would presume again to offer ny name for the nomination as candidate for the honorable position of Representative for Jefferson county in the next General Assembly: subject to the action of the Dem cratic primaries. Hedging for the future as was my effort in the past, a constant and vigiant attention to the trust imposed and an earnest effort to foster and protect the in crest of our county and State am. Feb. 8. 1898 NIGH. WILLIAMS.
 We are authorized to announce Hon. k. F. FOSTER as a candidate for Representative of the State Assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic nrimarie
 We are authorized 10 announce Mr. H K. TONEY as q candidate fof Representative subject to the action of he Democratic par ty
 We are authorized t5 announce Hon. GEO l.. BLACKWELL as candidate for Repre- sentative subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Congress,

We are authorized to announce Hon. JOHN s. LITTLE as a candidate for renomination for Congress from the Second District of Ar kansas subject to the action of the Demo cratic party
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For Circuit Clerk,

We are authorized to announce APT. N. f, ROBERTS as q candidate for Circuit Clerk, subject to the action of tho Democratic pri- maries.i
 We are authrzed to announce MR. U A, LANGFoRD as Candidate for Circuit Clerk, subjebt to the action of the Democratic pri. mnriee.
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For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce .Mr. CHAS. ". HARRIS as a candiuate for County Assessor, subject to the aetioR of theE @emo- cratic primaries
 We are authorized to announce Mr, M. A. HUDSON as a candidate for County Tax As- sessor, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Mir. I. T. t1PSCOMB as a candidate for County Tax Assessor. subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primaries.
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For County Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Mr. JAS, Y. SAUNDERS as a candidate for reelection to @ office of Treasurer of Jefferson county, biect 10 the action of the Democratic pri- maries
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Gems of Truth Cleaned From the Teach
 ings of All Denominations.

Never fan any mans evils so that they shall consume him, but infame every mans goods until they shall mas ter him. Rev. W. L. Demorest, Con- gregationalist, Chicago.
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Feh. s. 1898.
For Cnnnty Clerk

We are authorized to announce Mir FRANK B. FLANDERS us candidate fo County and Probate Clerk, subject n tht action of the Democratic primaries
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-06
For County udge

We are authorized to announce MIR. W. D JON as candidate for County and Pro bate Jndge, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primaries.
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THE PAST guarantees the future
 It is not what We say, but wha: Hoods Sarsaparill. does. tat teias |, tory. Reu.eTrhev r Glsss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-06

ieinple rrIuay evening. A Iarge crowd was in attendance and en-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-06

Ppvuer naIuvs8 4r..s,.
The Press., 1898-06-02
THE SILENT MARCH.

Not with the clash of the sabers, not with the
 roll of the drums Or the cheers that greet the hero when homs
 from the battle he comes, 2 Not to the sound of the bugle, mellow and
 clear and sweet, Do they pass on the homeward march, with
 never returning feet, But into the dim, deep stiffness, where never
 more strife may come, With never Q footfan sounding, the soldiers are marching home. Side by side, the line unbroken, as twas in the years ago, hH When they went with flying banners to meet
 the ranks of the foe. These were the youthful heroes who fought for the nation then, ...-r e,F- These who march to silent music, scared and gray, like ghosts of men, For them no bayonets flashing in the tide of the monday sun, For them the echoless silence, long since were their battles won. ......nj Now are the batteries silent that breathed their murderous breath, --. That laid like grain of the harvest the long, dark swath of death. Gone is the smoke of battle that hung OCT the far drawn line Till the sky was hid at monday and the sun forgot to shine, .....-. And where the tide of carnage surged over the trodden plain No whisper comes to grass or flower of all its crimson stain. There were tears and hours of longing for those who come no more, For the voices hushed to silence and the foot step on the floor. In those far days of battle, those days of bit terest strife, When a man for his country's glory set no price upon his life, But guarded that nations honor down to his latest breath. The soldier brave who knew no fear, who par leyed not with death. And ever since the wartime, when love and home were sweet, Have the soldiers joined the silent march, with never returning feet. Out from the door of the cottage, from palace of wealth, they came, And the path led on in silence, the way was ever the same, And still the silent army is marching away, away, And the last recruit will join the ranks and
 be mustered III some day.
 Buffalo News.
The Press., 1898-06-02
MEMORIAL DAY.

Its Observance Will Be Kept Up After
 the Soldiers Have Departed.
 Thirty years ago, when General John A. Logan, then commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic issued the order designating May 30 as Decoration day (since changed to Memorial day) and called upon the members of the posts to assemble in their halls, march to the ceme- teries and with appropriate ceremonies strew flowers upon the graves of the de- parted soldiers, he did service for his coun try only second in value to that country to his deeds as a, regimental, brigade, di vision, corps and army commander. That year, 1868, the Grand Army was new, and it's members composed of young men. There were no gray hairs, dull eyes or bent forms then. These young men the day before gathered blossoms and deposited them in their halls. On the 3Oth they as- bled, formed line and marched to the cemeteries, lovingly placing the blossoms of spring upon the graves of their former associates, sang a patriotic air and dis banded.
 From that small beginning in 1868 Memorial day has grown to be one of the most impressive and useful of all of the holidays. The ceremonies introduced at the call of Logan three years after the war have resulted in thousands of patriotic sermons preached by Jews and gentiles, Protestant and Catholic; thousands of ad- dresses, many of them by the first orators of the nation; beautiful, impressive and attractive ceremonies in nearly all of the public and private schools yearly.
 In these memorial ceremonies there is an entire absence of everything calculated to disturb the harmony between the people of the north and the south. On the con- trary, they are of such a character as to bring closer together the people of the north and the south, the east and west, and center their hearts and minds on the one great country and its one beautiful, much meaning emblem, the stars and stripes.
 There may have been a time when the ex-soldiers of the north and the south en- tertained fears that when they left the stage of action Memorial day ceremonies would be abandoned. That day passed long ago. The veterans, looking through dim eyes, and some of them through tears of gratitude. see swinging into line the national guard. the republics new army, millions of school children, the churches and great numbers of other citizens, to take the place of the old armies mustered out, to perpetuate the valuable and beau tiful Memorial day ceremonies.-Chioag Times Herald.
The Press., 1898-06-02
A Tale of Love
 And Loyalty.

Though it was Memorial day and Mrs. Knowlton was a distinctively pa triotic woman she was not celebrating the occasion.
 It was her invariable custom to par ticipate in one form or another and in fervent spirit always in every recogni- tion of her country's red letter days.
 Today she was debating how she could best bring the Memorial day spirit into her own home. Her favorite niece, Elsie Kilburn, was her guest, and by especial invitation Elsie's best friend and college chum, Marie Gay, had ac- companied her.
 "I will first tell them the story of Ruth Bryant's memorial days" she re- solved. "It will be good for them to know such an ideal tale of love and loyalty in these times of half hearted patriotism and flimsy summer engage ments."
 Just then the girl guests 'fluttered into their hostess boudoir.
 "I have a plan for your approbation, girls" she said. Presently would like to take you to a private memorial ground, though I can't surely promise you a view of the decorations.
 "Cui bono, then?" laughed Marie. "I never did care much for Hamlet with Hamlet left out.
 "In this case it is something to see the environments. It forms the shrine for one of Cambridge's quaint, fadeless romances."
 "How lovelyI' exclaimed Elsie. "I dote upon fadeless romances. There's an aroma about the very term."
 "You would appreciate the sweetness of this one all the more" " said Mrs. Knowlton, eff you knew-as you pres ently shall-the woman whom it con- cerns"
 "I'll sketch her here and now," said Marie. eff you'll give the points" "Take her, then, as l knew her in our school days, when we two were in- separable. Ruth Bryant was taller than you-a graceful, stately girl, with 8 sweetly winning face, yet with a cer- tain we'll defined firmness and pride in it's lines. The eyes were the feature that held and reassured one against the de- termination of the mouth and chin. They were dark, unfathomable eyes, wistful and tender Many a man has gained his first real conception of what soul is from a chance look into the depths of Ruth Bryant's eyes.
 "It is the story of wartime wooing and parting, continued Mrs. Knowlton, with the air of Scheherezade. "Its hero, Roger Morgan, had loved this fair Ruth all her life. hut as she grew up in
The Press., 1898-06-02
Sarcastic Novelist.

The people who want-and do not scruple to ask for-favors from public men are sometimes so unreasonable as almost to deserve a rude answer. Such an answer, for example, as The Golden Penny quotes:
 A certain novelist, not unknown to fame, received from a lady an unstamp. ed letter asking the loan of his book, on the plea that she could not obtain it at the bookseller. in her town. His reply was worded as follows:
 DEAR MADAM-In the town where you re- side there appears to be a lack of ali sorts of things which are easily procurable elsewhere mot only of my recent work, but also of post age stamps for letters l have in my posses sion, it is true, the book you desire to obtain and also the stamps to pay it's carriage, but, to my regret, 1 without the necessary string to make it into parcel. If you can supply me with piece, am at your service, ]"